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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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Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce to fight behind closed doors this summer

Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce to fight behind closed doors this summer

Main News09-Jul-20by Danny Flexen

Frank Warren reveals the rest of his summer plans, with bitter rivals Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce taking centre stage

They meet again: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 press conference: Both predict knockout victories

They meet again: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 press conference: Both predict knockout victories

Sub Lead14-Jan-20by John J. Raspanti

Fury slightly favored

Daniel Dubois inspired by his sister: Notes on a press conference

Daniel Dubois inspired by his sister: Notes on a press conference

Main News25-Sep-19by Danny Flexen

Danny Flexen with his observations from yesterday’s Daniel Dubois vs Ebenezer Tetteh press conference

Jessie Hart fighting Sullivan Barrera June 15

Jessie Hart fighting Sullivan Barrera June 15

Sub Lead29-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Light heavyweights Jesse Hart and Sullivan Barrera to fight on Tyson Fury-Tom Schwarz card

Could Billy Joe Saunders defeat Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin?

Could Billy Joe Saunders defeat Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin?

Sub Lead15-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Billy Joe Saunders’ quickness and athletic ability cannot be underestimated

The return of Billy Joe Saunders

The return of Billy Joe Saunders

Sub Lead15-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Billy Joe Saunders tries to get back in the big fight mix with showcase bout

Championship weekend wrap

Championship weekend wrap

Sub Lead29-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

WATCH: Joe Joyce feels he is a favourite over Anthony Joshua with sufficient notice

WATCH: Joe Joyce feels he is a favourite over Anthony Joshua with sufficient notice

Main News26-Apr-19by Danny Flexen

At a press conference to announce his co-promotional deal with Frank Warren, unbeaten heavyweight Joe Joyce reveals why he was ready to face Anthony Joshua at short notice

The Formula: Solving the heavyweight championship puzzle

The Formula: Solving the heavyweight championship puzzle

Sub Lead04-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Josh Warrington And Kid Galahad Go Head To Head In Leeds

Josh Warrington And Kid Galahad Go Head To Head In Leeds

Main News19-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Former two-time world champion Carl Frampton signs with Top Rank

Former two-time world champion Carl Frampton signs with Top Rank

Sub Lead15-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Liam Williams believes Joe Mullender has lost before the fight has started

Liam Williams believes Joe Mullender has lost before the fight has started

Main News07-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Billy Joe Saunders To Contest Vacant WBO Super Middleweight Title Against Shefat Isufi

Billy Joe Saunders To Contest Vacant WBO Super Middleweight Title Against Shefat Isufi

Main News18-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Billy Joe Saunders will bid to become a two-weight world champion when he challenges for the vacant WBO super middleweight title against Shefat Isufi at The SSE Arena, Wembley, England on Saturday, April 13.

Leicester Card Rescheduled, Nicola Adams Out of Title Clash, Replaced With Anthony Yarde

Leicester Card Rescheduled, Nicola Adams Out of Title Clash, Replaced With Anthony Yarde

Main News18-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Due to multiple injuries resulting to a number of fight cancellations, promoter Frank Warren has taken the decision to reschedule his event at the Morningside Leicester arena show on March 23..

Heavyweight king Tyson Fury signs co-promotional deal with Top Rank, ESPN

Heavyweight king Tyson Fury signs co-promotional deal with Top Rank, ESPN

Sub Lead18-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxers Prepared For Leicester Fight Night

Boxers Prepared For Leicester Fight Night

Main News24-Jan-19by Clive Bernath

Power vs. clever: Deontay Wilder meets Tyson Fury

Power vs. clever: Deontay Wilder meets Tyson Fury

Sub Lead28-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Pride and heart are paramount in boxing. It can lift a fighter up and lead to victory. Respect is another motivator, as well as feeling like there’s something to prove. All these factors will be in play this Saturday night as WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder takes on former champion Tyson Fury at the Staples center in Los Angeles, CA. By John J.Raspanti

Jamie Munguia and Alberto Machado quotes

Jamie Munguia and Alberto Machado quotes

Other Boxing News13-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti

Munguia vs. Smith-Saturday July 21 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas

The Oz Report: Jackson overcomes late replacement, "Plugger" Nichols claims Aussie crown, Dib gunning for Farmer, Singh wins Kiwi knockout tournament, George to defnd Commonwealth title, Kambosos Jr. set for USA debut, Leapai returns, Dunn victorious

Sub Lead03-May-18by John J. Raspanti

The Oz Report: Luke Jackson overcomes late replacement, “Plugger” Nichols claims Aussie crown, Billy Dib gunning for Tevin Farmer in Sydney, TJ Singh wins Kiwi knockout tournament, Kris George to defend Commonwealth title against British hotshot Josh Kelly, George Kambosos Jr set for USA debut this weekend, Alex Leapai returns in Melbourne, Zac Dunn victorious in Mexico

Monroe Jr. ready to make Saunders pay

Monroe Jr. ready to make Saunders pay

Other Boxing News13-Sep-17by John J. Raspanti

Willie Monroe Jr is prepared to make Billy Joe Saunders pay for shouting his mouth off.

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