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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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Teofimo Lopez gets outboxed but still wins decision to retain title

Sub Lead09-Feb-24by Press Release

Ortiz, who normally fights from an orthodox stance, boxed from the outside as a southpaw, using footwork and jabs to set up quick counters. Lopez pushed forward, bursting with jabs and right hands, though he had difficulty cutting off the ring, especially following the third and fourth rounds.

Teofimo Lopez returns to the ring to tangle with spoiler Jamaine Ortiz

Sub Lead05-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

The fight is 3 days before the Super Bowl, so to say that’s a busy sports week in “Sin City” is a colossal understatement.

Teofimo Lopez shuts up naysayers and oddsmakers, defeats Josh Taylor

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by John J. Raspanti

Lopez entered the ring as the underdog. Almost all of the so-called experts picked Taylor.

Josh Taylor and Teo Lopez clash in NYC

Sub Lead08-Jun-23by Bill Tibbs

Taylor favored

Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez - How two years of chaos landed Teofimo Lopez in The Last Chance Saloon

Sub Lead06-Jun-23by Allan Cerf

After the famous victory, the world was at Teofimo’s command - or so we thought.

Teofimo Lopez escapes with split nod over Sandor Martin

Sub Lead12-Dec-22by Press Release

In the second round, Martin was successful with that strategy and even dropped Lopez with a counter right hook.

Teofimo Lopez triumphant in ring return

Sub Lead14-Aug-22by Bill Tibbs

Lopez wants big fights at 140 pounds

Top Rank's "Take Over" is set to "Take Back" August 13 in Las Vegas

Sub Lead10-Aug-22by Bill Tibbs

Lopez returns at 140 pounds

Maxboxing 2021 Upset of the year: George Kambosos defeats Teofimo Lopez

Sub Lead29-Dec-21by Bill Tibbs

Either way, Kambosos was thought to be little more than a box to checked while other business was sorted out. Well, nobody told George that.

Teofimo Lopez is still a great fighter

Sub Lead17-Dec-21by Max Warren

It was reported that Lopez fought with a tear in his esophagus as well as complications with his asthma. A doctor following the bout said that Lopez was lucky to be alive. The fact that he still went 12 rounds while dealing with such an intense medical situation is pretty amazing.

Get real Teofimo Lopez: You lost

Sub Lead01-Dec-21by John J. Raspanti

One would think that getting floored for the second time in your 17-fight career might be something of a wake-up call.

This is why they fight the fights

Sub Lead29-Nov-21by Allan Cerf

Aftermath: George Kambosos defeats Teofimo Lopez

Upset! George Kambosos Jr. shocks Teofimo Lopez

Sub Lead28-Nov-21by John J. Raspanti

"I believed in myself," said Kambosos Jr. "I backed it up"

Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr. - to fight or to jaw

Sub Lead23-Nov-21by Allan Cerf

No way Teofimo will position himself on the exact end of anyone’s punches, where they have maximum power. The other issue is that Kambosos has to reset to throw combinations.

"Clubber" Kambosos promises to dethrone lightweight king Teofimo Lopez

Sub Lead27-Sep-21by Anthony Cocks

“I see a lot of similarities with Rocky III when Clubber Lang came up against Rocky in the first fight."

George Kambosos

"The Takeover" continues - finally

Sub Lead16-Sep-21by Bill Tibbs

The Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr fight is now officially set, yet again, for Monday, October 4 on Triller PPV

An extremely confident George Kambosos is convinced he can beat Teofimo Lopez June 19, can he?

Sub Lead12-Jun-21by Anthony Cocks

If confidence wins fights, we will have a new champion on June 19.

Comebacking former champion Richard Commey stops Jackson Marinez

Sub Lead14-Feb-21by Press Release

Richard Commey wins by knockout in round six

Maxboxing 2020 Fighter of the Year: Teofimo Lopez

Sub Lead31-Dec-20by John J. Raspanti

Teofimo Lopez started bragging a couple of years ago that he’d defeat Vasyl Lomachenko. His father, Teofimo Sr, was even more vocal. He said his son was preordained to be champion. Many laughed.