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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.

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Random thoughts on the upcoming "big" fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia

Sub Lead18-Apr-24by John J. Raspanti

Plenty of news here, most of it bad, but aren’t we supposed to be talking about a fight?

Mike Altamura joins Sweet Science MGT

Sub Lead17-Apr-24by Bill Tibbs

He recently connected with Montreal, Canada’s Sweet Science MGT, in a partnership that looks like a great fit.

Strong undercard on Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora fight night

Sub Lead27-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

March 30th

Get ready for the ultimate showdown as the countdown to the middle east crown series hits Australia for the first time

Sub Lead14-Dec-23by Anthony Cocks

"I’m thrilled to introduce DJMC Boxing to the historic Malvern Town Hall, an iconic venue within the Aussie boxing scene," says Mike Altamura, who is supporting DJMC Boxing and Peter Maniatis on the event.

Sam 'The Ghost" Goodman edges closer to title shot after outpointing Ra"eese "The Beast" Aleem

Sub Lead23-Jun-23by Anthony Cocks

The fight was the main support bout to clash between junior middleweights Tim Tszyu and Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia on Sunday afternoon local time.

Janibek Alimkhanuly retains WBO title, Jason Moloney new bantamweight world champion

Sub Lead14-May-23by Press Release

Moloney said, “I thought I won it going away, but all that matters is the victory. And now I have this belt for the rest of my life."

Upset! Buck Smith silences the English fight fans with one punch

Sub Lead15-Sep-22by Bill Tibbs

Buck Smith didn’t get the memo

Determined Mike "Hollywood" Jimenez ready to make his mark

Sub Lead01-Feb-22by Rish ap_Wiliam

Super middleweight Mike “Hollywood” Jimenez was undefeated when he rolled into Las Vegas, NV. to face Jessie Hart last year. He left “Sin City” with his first loss. Though disappointed, Jimenez, 28, got right back to work.

By John J. Raspanti

'Australian' Jim Kelly: New Jersey's adopted bareknuckle boxer son

Sub Lead30-Mar-21by Matthew Ward

The Jersey Shore was once home to one of the best and last bareknuckle boxers to compete in the 19th century.

Egypt X and the 100 Entertainment Group present a 'Fight for Mental Health'

Sub Lead18-Jan-21by Bill Tibbs

Egypt’s “Project 100 Health” is presenting a night of fights raising awareness and support for the multitude of conditions and illnesses in regard to mental health.

Aussie Boxing Year in Review 2020

Sub Lead11-Jan-21by Anthony Cocks

The past year could have easily been a bust for boxers and fight fans but with some creative thinking the sport found a way to not just survive but even thrive in the face of adversity.

A list of boxing 'AKAs'

Sub Lead17-May-20by John J. Raspanti

Nicknames

You have to beat the best to be the best

Sub Lead07-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

Terence Crawford (35-0, 26 KOs) Errol Spence (26-0, 21 KOs)

Fighting,fatherhood or retirement: Jeff Horn weighs his options

Sub Lead22-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Does Horn still have the same hunger?

Weekend wrap-up in boxing

Sub Lead01-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Lomachenko defeats game Campbell

Michael Zerafa feels he has some advantages over favored former champion Jeff Horn

Sub Lead22-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn (19-1-1, 13 KOs) vs. Michael Zefafa (26-3, 15 KOs) Aug.31

Aussie contenders Jason and Andrew Moloney signed by Top Rank

Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Two Moloneys are better than one

Naoya Inoue in Glasgow and wants to knock Emanuel Rodriguez out

Sub Lead09-May-19by John J. Raspanti

World Boxing Super Series semi-final

Like father like son: Tim Tszyu to fight Zab Judah?

Sub Lead03-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Prospect Tim Tszyu talks about fighting Zab Judah, Bilal Akkaway fights on Canelo Alvarez vs. Danny Jacobs undercard

Championship weekend wrap

Sub Lead29-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Dennis Hogan demands rematch after terrible decision against Jamie Mungia

Sub Lead22-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in Oz: Dennis Hogan confident as title shot looms

Sub Lead06-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Rising Jacob Ng wins IBF youth title, dreams of world championship

Sub Lead29-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Andrew Moloney defeats Miguel Gonzalez in WBA eliminator

Main News23-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Shawn Porter defends 147-pound title against Yordenis Ugas

Sub Lead08-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

The boxing scene in Australia

Sub Lead07-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead28-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Blake Caparello edges Reagan Dessaix on points over 10-rounds

Sub Lead23-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Blake Caparello edges Reagan Dessaix on points over 10-rounds

Naoya Inoue faces Emmanuel Rodriguez May 18

Sub Lead19-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in the land down under

Sub Lead14-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Title fight roundup and this week in boxing

Sub Lead11-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Weekend wrapup: Manny Pacquiao,Floyd Mayweather, Badou Jack and Marcos Browne

Sub Lead21-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

TJ Doheny out to impress in MSG debut

Sub Lead17-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Aussies on the rise part two

Sub Lead10-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

It’s that time of year when we look back over the past 12 months and forward to the new year. In my annual review of Aussie boxers, I list the ones to watch by division in 2019. To keep things interesting, I have decided not to nominate the same boxer in my column twice. I have also included a review of the previous year’s nominee to see how close – or far – I was from the mark.

Jack Brubaker out to finish the year on a high ahead of world title run in 2019

Sub Lead20-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Rugged welterweight ‘Gelignite’ Jack Brubaker 14-2-1 (7) is set to return to the ring when he takes on power-punching Indonesian Larry Siwu 27-11 (23) at the Emporium in Bankstown, Sydney, Australia on MJA Platinum’s big ‘Inception’ card this Friday night.
By Anthony Cocks

Brook Vs Zerafa Final Presser Quotes From Sheffield

Main News06-Dec-18by Clive Bernath

Kell Brook and Michael Zerafa took part in the final press Conference Thursday, just two days before they do battle in Sheffield, England on Saturday night.

Boxing in Oz: Horn vs. Mundine, a future domestic clash, slim Lucas Browne, and Andrew Maloney not impressed

Sub Lead02-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Questions about Jeff Horn’s reckless use of his head have be raised by Anthony Mundine ahead of the pair’s high-profile domestic match-up at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane this Friday night. By Anthony Cocks

Jeff Horn vs. Anthony Mundine fight to air live on ESPN + Friday

Other Boxing News27-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn-Anthony Mundine Grudge Match

Jeff Horn set to take on early career influencer Anthony Mundine in crossroads bout this Friday

Sub Lead26-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn 18-1-1 (12) will see his career come full circle when he takes on Anthony Mundine 48-8 (28) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia this Friday night. By Anthony Cocks

Horn and Mundine bring the thunder down under

Sub Lead19-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

On November 30, live from the SunCorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Australia, Jeff “The Hornet” Horn (18-1-1, 12 KO’s) will battle fellow-Australian Anthony “The Man” Mundine (48-8, 28 KO’s). By Bill Tibbs

The Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead09-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Millionaire boxing trainer Glenn Rushton has instigated his own Big Mac index ahead of his charge Jeff Horn’s 71kg (156.5-pound) catchweight bout against Anthony Mundine at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on November 30. By Anthony Cocks

The Australia boxing scene

Sub Lead27-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

Demsey McKean 11-0 (5) was on a high. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing and breakfast: Tszyu and Moloney fight Saturday

Other Boxing News06-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

Aussie boxing news

Sub Lead24-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

Luke ‘Action’ Jackson 16-1 (7) put up a brave stand against Belfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton at Windsor Park last weekend only to lose by TKO when his corner hurled in the towel early in the ninth frame. By Anthony Cocks

Reinvigorated Billy Dib out to prove he still belongs at the top level against Tevin Farmer

Sub Lead31-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti

Not everyone gets a second chance in life. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing news from the land of Oz

Sub Lead13-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti

World ranked Sydney lightweight George “Ferocious” Kambosos 14-0 (8) believes he is as little as a year away from a world title shot after spending six weeks in the Philippine mountains training alongside 11-time world champion Manny Pacquiao. By Anthony Cocks

Leonardo Zappavigna contemplates retirement and other boxing news from the land down under

Sub Lead05-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti

Saturday night in Oklahoma City may have marked the last time Sydney warrior Leonardo Zappavigna 37-4 (27) has competed in a prize ring. By Anthony Cocks

Pugilistic news from the land down under

Sub Lead27-Jun-18by John J. Raspanti

Some fighters age differently to others. In the lighter weight classes 25 is considered ancient, while the heavyweights can often box effectively into their late 30s. Other boxers – through wear and tear, lifestyle or the luck of genetics – are well and truly done by the age of 30. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing news from the land down under

Sub Lead22-Jun-18by John J. Raspanti

Unheralded featherweight contender Luke “Action” Jackson 16-0 (7) will get the opportunity to introduce himself on the world stage when he challenges WBO “interim” champion Carl “The Jackal” Frampton 25-1 (14) at the home of Northern Irish football, Windsor Park, in Belfast, on August 18. By Anthony Cocks

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