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Boxing and poker – maybe a start on something new?

Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

Features Articles

Lamont Roach and Pitbull Cruz fight to draw

Main Lead10-Dec-25by Press Release

Rematch?

The inner toughness of Carlos Palomino

Main Lead10-Dec-25by John J. Raspanti

Welterweight champion from 1976-1979

Brendan Lally - A Champion in and out of the Ring

Sub Lead03-Dec-25by Bill Tibbs

The boyish Lally teaches high school in Chicago

The bull versus the matodor - Isaac Cruz meets Lamont Roach

Sub Lead03-Dec-25by Bill Tibbs

Never forget: Henry Armstrong was a great fighter

Sub Lead03-Dec-25by John J. Raspanti

Armstrong held three world titles simultaneously

Boxing from Massachusetts

Sub Lead01-Dec-25by Stephen Tobey

At 57, light heavyweight Charlie LoGrosso of Boston is the oldest orbiter in New England history

Jimuel Pacquiao and Brendan Lally Make Pro Debut

Sub Lead26-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

It’s hard to fight on a boxing card with a name like “Pacquiao” on the bill and hope to get any attention.

Teddy Atlas’ annual ‘Teddy Dinner’

Sub Lead26-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

Atlas, never far from a good boxing analogy, compared the foundation’s work to a ‘fight.’

Remembering Vanes Martirosyan 1986- - 2025

Sub Lead24-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

Abraham Perez Returns with His Sights Set on the Best in the World

Sub Lead24-Nov-25by Andrew Rivera

As he prepares for his December showdown with Herrera, Perez is determined to make a statement

Looking Back - Harold Brazier

Sub Lead19-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

Brazier was a smart boxer who was very cerebral in the ring, planning and picking his shots for maximum leverage against his opponents.

The redemption of Al Davis - a fighter

Sub Lead18-Nov-25by John J. Raspanti

Davis was no bum

Rematch - Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn

Sub Lead15-Nov-25by John J. Raspanti

Rematch

Former heavyweight contender Ron Stander: Warrior

Sub Lead15-Nov-25by John J. Raspanti

“He hit me with everything,” recalled Stander at a Starbucks coffee house in Brentwood, CA. “Hardest puncher in heavyweight history. His punches were like a night stick. Snap!"

Stander dug deep and came back in rounds three and four. He bounced hard shots off Shavers’ head. He wouldn’t stop punching until Shavers collapsed in a heap in round five.

Jakubowski, Wilson and Ivory Head to the Hall

Sub Lead13-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

The 3 fighters sport a staggering 283 bouts in total.

The Ice Never Melts

Sub Lead03-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

"Iceman" John Scully - Documentary Review

Mikaela Mayer wins third career world title in Montreal

Sub Lead01-Nov-25by Bill Tibbs

Mayer brought her effective aggression, excellent conditioning, and relentless work rate to the bout.

Remembering the time heavyweight champion and big favorite George Foreman threw hands with former champion Muhammad Ali

Sub Lead29-Oct-25by John J. Raspanti

Foreman 40-0, 37 KOs

Former world champion - Charles “The Natural” Murray

Sub Lead24-Oct-25by Bill Tibbs

Throughout his career, he tested himself against a long list of contenders and champions

For a young Muhammad Ali fan, watching George Foreman spar was scary

Sub Lead24-Oct-25by John J. Raspanti

"Everyone thought Foreman would kill Ali"

Rest in Peace - Alex Wallau

Sub Lead15-Oct-25by Bill Tibbs

R.I.P.

A damn shame - Why Harry Wiley must be elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Sub Lead13-Oct-25by John J. Raspanti

"I want you to call Ed Brophy and you tell him I want Harry Wiley in that damn Hall of Fame. You tell him Muhammad Ali said so."

Teddy's Top-10 trainers

Sub Lead13-Oct-25by Bill Tibbs

Teddy Atlas did a quick run-through of his “Top 10 Trainers."

Joe Louis knocks out the goons from 'On the Waterfront'

Sub Lead07-Oct-25by John J. Raspanti

Sometimes the real and the imaginary intertwine

Manny Pacquiao Promotions hits U.S. market

Sub Lead06-Oct-25by Bill Tibbs

It looks like his next step, in giving back to the sport that changed his life, is building the next generation of champions.

Things getting Wild (Card) on October 3rd

Sub Lead01-Oct-25by Bill Tibbs

This Friday

Round 15 – Muhammad Ali versus Earnie Shavers

Sub Lead29-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Round 15 of the legendary Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers fight

Undefeated Alejandro Silva working towards world title shot

Sub Lead29-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Correspondent Jazmine Alarcon Quezada catches up with Alejandro Silva for MaxBoxing

Tami Mauriello and the night he staggered the great Joe Louis

Sub Lead26-Sep-25by John J. Raspanti

Mauriello was 15 when he turned pro

Looking Back – World title challenger John “Iceman” Scully

Sub Lead23-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Scully was old school. He faced the best of his time every chance he got. His resume reflects his world-class skills and the respect he earned from everyone he faced.

Naoya Inoue Dominates Murodjon Akhmadaliev

Sub Lead18-Sep-25by Press Release

Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs), a four-division world champion, now has five defenses of the undisputed crown he won in December 2023.

Rest in Peace - Ricky Hatton

Sub Lead15-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Hatton was 46

Terence Crawford UD 12 Canelo Alvarez

Sub Lead15-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Underdog Crawford dethrones Alvarez

Event/Fight of the year - Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford

Sub Lead12-Sep-25by John J. Raspanti

Alvarez slightly favored

They said it - Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford

Sub Lead08-Sep-25by Bill Tibbs

Fight predictions

Canelo haters: Put your money where your mouth is!

Sub Lead06-Sep-25by Blake Chavez

Me? I’m Chavez. So, I’m for Canelo, of course. LOL. Boxing. The greatest sport of all--- with the best fans in the world!

British heavyweight Joe Bugner dies

Sub Lead31-Aug-25by John J. Raspanti

Ali said to Bugner, "Let me tell you something right now. You’re the ugliest white thing I think I’ve ever seen in my life. Your mother must have cried when she had you.”

Bugner paused and said, "You haven’t met my sister! Now that’s ugly.’’

Callum Walsh vs. Fernando Vargas Jr.

Sub Lead31-Aug-25by Bill Tibbs

Canelo - Crawford undercard

Many are saying Bud Crawford will beat Canelo Alvarez in a few weeks, Blake Chavez is not one of them!

Sub Lead26-Aug-25by Blake Chavez

Who ya got?

Jennifer Han defends title, likely to face Holly Holm next

Sub Lead25-Aug-25by Andrew Rivera

November date possible

Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, and the dream to win the heavyweight crown

Sub Lead19-Aug-25by John J. Raspanti

Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno 1989

The Weighting Game - Canelo vs. Crawford

Sub Lead19-Aug-25by Bill Tibbs

Canelo slightly favored

Carlos Monzon - light and darkness

Sub Lead08-Aug-25by John J. Raspanti

Great in the ring, brutal out of it

Joet Gonzalez still right in the title mix at featherweight

Sub Lead08-Aug-25by Bill Tibbs

This is a tough and tenacious fighter with a strong will that isn’t easily broken

Remembering Kenny Vice

Sub Lead06-Aug-25by Bill Tibbs

Rest in peace

Gedeon Promotions’ War on the Shore Delivers Again with Explosive Fights in Cleveland

Sub Lead03-Aug-25by Press Release

Promoter Allegra Gedeon has already announced the next event — September 27, 2025 — as Cleveland fans eagerly await another unforgettable night of explosive boxing action.