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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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Devin Haney gets the decision over Vasyl Lomachenko, but did the right fighter win?

Devin Haney gets the decision over Vasyl Lomachenko, but did the right fighter win?

Sub Lead21-May-23by John J. Raspanti
An intense fight filled with skill
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They fight tonight: Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko make weight

They fight tonight: Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko make weight

Sub Lead20-May-23by John J. Raspanti
Haney heavily favored
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Vasyl Lomachenko defeats upset-minded Jamaine Ortiz

Vasyl Lomachenko defeats upset-minded Jamaine Ortiz

Sub Lead30-Oct-22by John J. Raspanti
Lomachenko rallies to defeat Ortiz
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Vasyl Lomachenko fights on

Vasyl Lomachenko fights on

Sub Lead27-Oct-22by Allan Cerf
Preview: Lomachenko fights Ortiz
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Unbeaten Roger Hilley seeks warrior recognition June 11 against southpaw Jonatan Hernan Goday

Unbeaten Roger Hilley seeks warrior recognition June 11 against southpaw Jonatan Hernan Goday

Sub Lead02-Jun-22by Derek Bonnett
Hilley has amassed a lot of great experience in the gym. To date, he’s worked in camps with Floyd Mayweather Sr. and the Money man himself.
Southpaw Promotions Press Release
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Maxboxing 2020 Fighter of the Year: Teofimo Lopez

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.
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Maxboxing 2020 Upset of the Year: Teofimo Lopez defeats Vasyl Lomachenko

Maxboxing 2020 Upset of the Year: Teofimo Lopez defeats Vasyl Lomachenko

Sub Lead27-Dec-20by Allan Cerf
In the fight, Lopez was ready for all that Lomachenko was famous for, particularly the angles.
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Say it ain't so Loma: Vasyl Lomachenko embarrasses himself

Say it ain't so Loma: Vasyl Lomachenko embarrasses himself

Sub Lead22-Dec-20by John J. Raspanti
Without question, it’s hard to lose.
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Teofimo Lopez vs. Vasyl Lomachenko - Greatness happened before the first bell

Teofimo Lopez vs. Vasyl Lomachenko - Greatness happened before the first bell

Sub Lead09-Nov-20by John J. Raspanti
The fight was good for boxing
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Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez – one step too far?

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez – one step too far?

Main News23-Sep-20by Danny Flexen
We look ahead to Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez for almost all the gold at lightweight and so much more
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Is October 3rd the date for Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez?

Is October 3rd the date for Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez?

Sub Lead30-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti
Will it happen?
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Coming in September? Vasyl Lomachenko looking forward to fight with Teofimo Lopez

Coming in September? Vasyl Lomachenko looking forward to fight with Teofimo Lopez

Sub Lead19-May-20by John J. Raspanti
"He’s a good fighter"
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Teofimo Lopez wins world title with electrifying knockout

Teofimo Lopez wins world title with electrifying knockout

Sub Lead15-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti
Lopez scores 12th KO in 15 fights
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Vasiliy Lomachenko knocks Luke Campbell down, wins fight by wide decision

Vasiliy Lomachenko knocks Luke Campbell down, wins fight by wide decision

Sub Lead31-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti
Lomachenko now wears three world title belts
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Vasiliy Lomachenko & Luke Campbell make weight at London weigh-in

Vasiliy Lomachenko & Luke Campbell make weight at London weigh-in

Main News30-Aug-19by Danny Flexen
Vasiliy Lomachenko, Luke Campbell both make weight for unification, not much separates Hughie Fury and Alexander Povetkin on the scales
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Loma vs. Cool Hand Luke: Does Luke Campbell have a chance against Vasyl Lomachenko?

Loma vs. Cool Hand Luke: Does Luke Campbell have a chance against Vasyl Lomachenko?

Sub Lead28-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti
Battle of Olympic gold medalists
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Vasyl Lomachenko travels to London to fight Luke Campbell

Vasyl Lomachenko travels to London to fight Luke Campbell

Sub Lead20-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
The fight goes down Aug.31 at O2 Arena
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Teofimo Lopez EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tatli, then Commey then Vasyl Lomachenko

Teofimo Lopez EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tatli, then Commey then Vasyl Lomachenko

Main News03-Apr-19by Danny Flexen
Teofimo Lopez tells Danny Flexen why 2019 will be his year and hopefully end with a showdown against Vasyl Lomachenko
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Vasyl Lomachenko works out for the media, discusses future plans

Sub Lead30-Oct-18by John J. Raspanti
Vasyl Lomachenko suffered a torn labrum in his last fight on May 12 against Jorge Linares, fighting for the WBA Lightweight World Title. Despite his shoulder dislocating and popping back into place during the second round, he knocked out Linares with a vicious left hook to the body in round 10. By Max Warren
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Lomachenko shakes off knockdown, stops Linares

Sub Lead13-May-18by John J. Raspanti
Vasyl Lomachenko picked up his third world title in three different weight classes by stopping defending WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares in round 10 at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City Saturday night. By John J. Raspanti
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Lomachenko and Linares hit the streets of New York City

Sub Lead10-May-18by John J. Raspanti
Vasiliy Lomachenko to Challenge Jorge Linares for WBA/Ring Magazine Lightweight Titles on Saturday at Madison Square Garden
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Talent galore: Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Jorge Linares

Sub Lead08-May-18by John J. Raspanti
There are different measures of talent. Belting out a karaoke tune (in key) is one. Singing an aria takes it several levels up.

Sports is loaded with athletes with varying degrees of talent. By John J. Raspanti
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Lomachenko dominates Rigondeaux, wins by stoppage

Sub Lead10-Dec-17by John J. Raspanti
On paper two-time Olympic gold medalists and world champions Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo Rigondeaux were supposed to be near equals. In the ring Saturday night, it was another story as Lomachenko showed superior quickness, angles, and talent in vanquishing his supposed rival in round six at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. By John J. Raspanti
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The sweet science returns to the big apple

Sub Lead06-Dec-17by John J. Raspanti
My colleague on The Ringside Boxing Show, Travis Hartman, recently referred to the match-up between WBO junior lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko and WBA and IBO super bantamweight titleholder Guillermo Rigondeaux as a “dream match-up for boxing purists.” By John J. Raspanti
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