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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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David Morrell ready for anyone at 168

Sub Lead06-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

One fighter who would fight any of them is undefeated Morrell, (10-0, 9 KOs), who recently came out (verbally) swinging after recently watching Edgar Berlanga score a KO 6 over Padraig McCrory.

Liverpool Split: Natasha Jonas Edges Mikaela Mayer to Retain Welterweight Crown

Sub Lead21-Jan-24by Press Release

Mayer appears to do enough to win, but UK judges don’t see it that way.

Mark Magsayo hoping to look "Magnifico" at 130-pounds

Sub Lead06-Dec-23by Bill Tibbs

Magsayo is looking to get a win under his belt to close out the year and look for a bigger fight in 2024.

William Zepeda brutalizes Mercito Gesta

Sub Lead17-Sep-23by Press Release

“I am ready for the big fights out there – whether it be Devin Haney or even a Shakur Stevenson. Those are the guys who have the belts and that’s what I want next,” said William Zepeda. “

Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza

Sub Lead02-Sep-23by Gary Todd

Oct.15

Jaron Ennis dominates Roiman Villa

Sub Lead10-Jul-23by Press Release

Jaime Munguia outlasts Sergey Derevyanchenko in war

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

A back-and-forth battle

Featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez KOs Michael Conlan

Sub Lead29-May-23by Press Release

In the third stanza, Conlan relied more on head movement to avoid Lopez’s punches, dipping his head on the inside to avoid wild hooks. That backfired, as Lopez timed an uppercut that hurt Conlan and sent him reeling toward the ropes.

Amanda Serrano unifies featherweight division

Sub Lead07-Feb-23by Press Release

Serrano unifies

Gervonta Davis stops Hector Luis Garcia

Sub Lead08-Jan-23by Press Release

“I was a little surprised he didn’t come out,” said Davis. “But I knew he was hurt bad but he’s a fighter and he didn’t want to show it. I knew he was hurt though.”

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023

Sub Lead03-Jan-23by Press Release

April 30th induction dinner

The sixth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony

Sub Lead19-Oct-22by Derek Gionta

President Ray McCline and staff put on a full weekend of events leading up to and including the induction of 17 new members.

Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame and Briscoe Awards Ceremony

Sub Lead27-Jul-22by Jeff Jowett

This year, the awards were combined with the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Inductions as a stellar dual event.

Added to Virgil Ortiz vs. Michael McKinson fight card: Marlen Esparza defends titles, Maurice Hooker fights Blair Cobbs

Sub Lead27-Jul-22by Press Release

“I am ready for Eva Guzman. Mandatory defense or title fight, all fights are serious business for me!” said Marlen Esparza.

Rosalindo Morales stops Ronald Harrison in opening stanza

Sub Lead20-Jun-22by Derek Gionta

Integrity Fighter Management, led by Mike McSorley and JJ Richardson, promoted the event, punctuated with two thrilling first-round knockouts by two undefeated local prospects.

Willie, Frankie and Harold: The Warren brothers of Corpus Christi, Texas

Sub Lead18-Jun-22by Bill Tibbs

So, while (like any fighter) they wanted to get paid as much as they could each time out, they answered the call to fight anywhere, anytime, against anyone.

"Cool Boy" Stephen Fulton dazzles Danny Roman over 12

Sub Lead06-Jun-22by Press Release

“I made a hell of a statement tonight,” said Fulton, who improved to 21-0 with eight knockouts.

The day after: Canelo Alvarez loses and should return to super middleweight division

Sub Lead08-May-22by John J. Raspanti

The consensus going into his fight with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol last night was that no matter what, a decision wouldn’t go against Alvarez. The thinking was boxing’s biggest attraction wouldn’t be “allowed” to lose.

Sickening.

Book talk-Beatboxing: How hip-hop changed the fight game by Todd Snyder

Sub Lead20-Dec-21by Press Release

In this exclusive interview, Snyder talks about Muhammad Ali’s influence on hip-hop, the rap career of Roy Jones Jr., the socioeconomic similarities between hip-hop and boxing, and more.