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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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Pennsylvania Hall of Fame annual dinner

Pennsylvania Hall of Fame annual dinner

Sub Lead20-Oct-23by Jeff Jowett
The program honors names still at the forefront of Philly boxing as well as long-ago retired and deceased notables whose memories deserve to be kept alive.
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IWBHF celebrates 10 years

IWBHF celebrates 10 years

Sub Lead03-Oct-23by Bill Tibbs
The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame is heading for the 10 count – but in a good way.
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Murrysville Madness V in Pittsburgh Saturday Night

Murrysville Madness V in Pittsburgh Saturday Night

Sub Lead15-Sep-23by Derek Gionta
September 16, 2023
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The sixth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony

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.
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Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame and Briscoe Awards Ceremony

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.
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Matt Conway defeats Eduardo Pereira, Mary Casamassa wins again in Pittsburgh

Matt Conway defeats Eduardo Pereira, Mary Casamassa wins again in Pittsburgh

Sub Lead05-Jul-22by Derek Gionta
The local favorite shook it off and proceeded with his active attack to both levels until the final bell sounded.
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Rosalindo Morales stops Ronald Harrison in opening stanza

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.
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Looking back: Eugene "Cyclone" Hart

Looking back: Eugene "Cyclone" Hart

Sub Lead19-Feb-22by Bill Tibbs
He faced fellow Philly 160-pound spoilers Willie Monroe and Bobby Watts (who would both retire with wins over middleweight great Marvelous Marvin Hagler) in February and July. Then, a month later, he would square off with New York’s future world champion Eddie Mustafa Mohammed.
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Fight night at the War Memorial Field in Steelton, PA.

Fight night at the War Memorial Field in Steelton, PA.

Sub Lead23-Aug-21by Derek Gionta
Having covered the likes of Terence Crawford and Mago Abdusalamov on smaller club shows in Western and Central Pennsylvania, you never know where the next star or big story can develop.
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Adorno brothers remain undefeated

Adorno brothers remain undefeated

Sub Lead28-Apr-21by Press Release
Joseph Adorno fights to draw with Jamaine Ortiz

Jeremy Adorno decisions Ramiro Martinez
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John Scully: 'Artur Beterbiev is a tough guy to hang with for 12 rounds'

John Scully: 'Artur Beterbiev is a tough guy to hang with for 12 rounds'

Sub Lead22-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti
Beterbiev stock rises after impressive victory
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Fists fly in Philly between Artur Beterbiev and Oleksandr Gvozdyk - undercard reults

Fists fly in Philly between Artur Beterbiev and Oleksandr Gvozdyk - undercard reults

Sub Lead15-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti
Two champions meet in Philadelphia
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Victor Padilla vs. Romain Thomas bout headlines Peltz 50th anniversary card Oct.4

Victor Padilla vs. Romain Thomas bout headlines Peltz 50th anniversary card Oct.4

Sub Lead09-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti
Undefeated Padilla fights Thomas
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Shakur Stevenson fights Franklin Manzanilla in Newark July 13

Shakur Stevenson fights Franklin Manzanilla in Newark July 13

Sub Lead26-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Fight will be telecast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT
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Hector Camacho Jr. wins comeback fight

Hector Camacho Jr. wins comeback fight

Sub Lead20-May-19by John J. Raspanti
40-year-old son of a legend returns to the ring
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So long 'Smoke' - Boxing says goodbye to Bert

So long 'Smoke' - Boxing says goodbye to Bert

Sub Lead11-May-19by John J. Raspanti
Bert Cooper rumbled with George Foreman, Ray Mercer, Riddick Bowe, and Evander Holyfield (plus many others) during the course of his career
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Gilberto Ramirez makes light heavyweight debut

Gilberto Ramirez makes light heavyweight debut

Sub Lead08-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti
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Oleksandr Gvozdyk makes first WBC, 175-pound title defense against Ngumbu Doudou

Oleksandr Gvozdyk makes first WBC, 175-pound title defense against Ngumbu Doudou

Sub Lead29-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti
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Dmitry Bivol And Joe Smith Jr Make Weight In Verona

Dmitry Bivol And Joe Smith Jr Make Weight In Verona

Main News09-Mar-19by Clive Bernath
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Darnell Boone: giving back to the sport he loves

Other Boxing News05-Mar-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: At 36, Darnell Boone knows his days as a professional fighter are numbered. He’s toiled away for 12 years--in faraway places, and with the odds against him. Boone has battled injuries, mediocre management, and lack of support in his corner. But still he goes on, recently winning four of his last five matches. In 2014, he stopped favored Dionisio Miranda. A few months ago he took on undefeated Phillip Jackson Benson in Pennsylvania. Boone was nothing more than an
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