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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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Jose Ramirez wobbled, but wins Golden Boy debut- Vergil Ortiz disposes of Thomas Dulorme

Sub Lead28-Apr-24by Press Release

The unanimous decision win was in front of a nearly sold out crowd, live from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and was broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

Coffee with a Warrior: Bobby “Schoolboy” Chacon remembers

Sub Lead17-Apr-24by John J. Raspanti

“She wanted me to quit. She kept telling me, ’Quit, Bobby,’ "said Chacon. “She was the one who, when we were real young, told me I should fight in the ring."

Relentless William Zepeda stops Maxie Hughes

Sub Lead17-Mar-24by Press Release

I am ready for Shakur, Gervonta - who ever is ready to face me. I want to be a world champion."

"Superstar" Ryan Garcia stops Oscar Duarte

Sub Lead03-Dec-23by Vikram Birring

There did not seem to be an empty seat in Toyota Center’s first boxing match in two and a half years.

Giovani Santillan stuns favored Alexis Rocha

Sub Lead22-Oct-23by Press Release

“I feel good. It was the outcome we were looking for. You never know how these types of fights will go,” said Santillan.

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. “

Out of the ring since 2019, Manuel "Tino" Avila returns Feb.17th

Sub Lead09-Feb-23by John J. Raspanti

Though only 30, Avila has been battling injuries for most of his career.

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.

Jamie Munguia knocks out Jimmy Kelly

Sub Lead12-Jun-22by Press Release

Munguia improves to 40-0

DAZN and Golden Boy: Victor Ortiz victorious over Samuel Vargas

Sub Lead25-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti

Ortiz 16-0, 16 KOs

Jorge Linares to fight Javier Fortuna August 28

Sub Lead02-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti

Linares 47-5. 29 KOs vs. Fortuna 35-2-1, 24 KOs

Summer's Rematch: Ryan Garcia vs. Golden Boy Promotions

Sub Lead22-Jun-20by John J. Raspanti

Garcia not happy

A list of boxing 'AKAs'

Sub Lead17-May-20by John J. Raspanti

Nicknames

It's official: Canelo Alvarez fights Sergey Kovalev for WBO light heavyweight title

Sub Lead13-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Canelo Alvarez moving up in weight to challenge Sergey Kovalev

Nicole Atlas, and Four Corners, excited about prospect Peter Dobson

Sub Lead20-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Dobson (13-0, 7 KOs)

WBO orders purse bid for Shakur Stevenson and Joet Gonzalez title fight

Sub Lead07-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Both fighters are undefeated

Top undefeated fighters who ruined their own careers

Sub Lead05-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

When the demons win

Canelo versus Kovalev: Where's the beef?

Sub Lead29-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti

Canelo wants the fight, Kovalev wants more money

Jermall Charlo gives a 'Contender' a chance

Sub Lead22-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Jermall Charlo fights Brandon Adams June 29 in Houston

Rematch time: Miguel Berchelt, Francisco Vargas, Emanuel Navarrete, Issac Dogboe quotes

Sub Lead09-May-19by John J. Raspanti

"Twice as Nice" this Saturday in Tucson, AZ

Canelo Alvarez edges Danny Jacobs in battle of champions

Sub Lead06-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Canelo Alvarez adds IBF title to his collection

Canelo Alvarez and Danny Jacobs are in Las Vegas and ready for big fight this Saturday

Sub Lead01-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Grand arrivals and quotes-Canelo Alvarez and Danny Jacobs fight this Saturday

Dennis Hogan demands rematch after terrible decision against Jamie Mungia

Sub Lead22-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Lemieux withdraws from May 4 fight

Sub Lead18-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Lemisux moves up to the super middleweight division

Sub Lead10-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Lemieux

‘Canelo’ Alvarez Respectful, Yet Ready For Danny Jacobs

Main News10-Apr-19by Clive Bernath

The Formula: Solving the heavyweight championship puzzle

Sub Lead04-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Take two twice: Miguel Berchelt - Franciasco Vargas - Emanuel Navarrete - Issac Dogboe

Sub Lead02-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Steve McKenna - California dreaming

Sub Lead01-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Weekend wrap-up: Gvozdyk retains title, Garcia rolls on

Sub Lead31-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Weekend wrap-up: Gvozdyk retains title, Garcia rolls on

Juan Antonio Rodriguez scores upset win over Mercito Gesta

Main News23-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Rocky Hernandez signs promotional deal with Golden Boy

Main News13-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead28-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs press conference

Sub Lead27-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in the land down under

Sub Lead14-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Is WBC junior welterweight champ Jose Ramirez for real?

Sub Lead05-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Alberto Machado and Andrew Cancio workout quotes

Sub Lead01-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Keith Thurman is back, faces Josesito Lopez this Saturday in Brooklyn

Sub Lead22-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Alvarez to fight Jacobs May 4

Sub Lead18-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Jamie Mungia talks 2019 as he prepares to defend title against Takeshi Inoue

Sub Lead12-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Double World Title Event Set For Feb 9 In Indio

Main News05-Jan-19by Clive Bernath

Alberto “Explosivo” Machado, 21-0-(17), will defend his WBA super featherweight title against Andrew “El Chango” Cancio, 19-4-2-(14), at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California on February 9.

2018 Maxboxing Fight of the Year: Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Sub Lead04-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

There were some who didn’t want a rematch. The steroid scandal that delayed the sequel, caused many boxing fans to throw up their hands and say enough. The cynics, including yours truly, figured a second fight would happen.

Why? By John J. Raspanti

Farmer Retains IBF Crown/Ali Defeat Herrera

Main News16-Dec-18by Clive Bernath

By Steve Bateson: Tevin Farmer successfully defended his IBF Super Featherweight Title with a dominant unanimous decision win over Francisco Fonseca on the Fielding/Alvarez undercard at Madison Square Garden, New York on Saturday.

The Australia boxing scene

Sub Lead27-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

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

Canelo vs GGG 2: Winners and Losers

Main Features20-Sep-18by Steve Bateson

Jason Pribila analyses the big winners and losers from last Saturday’s mega fight

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

Undercard set for Sept.14 card in Fresno

Sub Lead14-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

Maxim “Mad Max” Dadashev will defend the NABF super lightweight title against former WBC lightweight world champion Antonio DeMarco on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.