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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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Coffee with a Warrior: Bobby “Schoolboy” Chacon remembers

Main 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."

Narzi Rahimo wins WBC Youth Silver belt

Sub Lead02-Apr-24by Dmitry Mossienko

Ringside report from Kiev

Sebastian Fundora edges Tim Tszyu in bloody 12 rounder

Sub Lead31-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

Ringside report by Bill Tibbs

Strong undercard on Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora fight night

Sub Lead27-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

March 30th

Abraham Perez captures WBC Silver crown

Sub Lead25-Mar-24by Andy Rivera

Perez is now 10-0, while Diaz falls to 12-5-1.

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."

Faster Joseph Parker rallies from two knockdowns to defeat Zhilei Zhang.

Sub Lead09-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

“Thank you to my team,” said Parker. “Andy (Lee his trainer) told me to keep me composure.”

David Morrell ready for anyone at 168

Sub Lead06-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

One fighter who would fight any of them is undefeated Morrell, (10-0, 9 KOs), who recently came out (verbally) swinging after recently watching Edgar Berlanga score a KO 6 over Padraig McCrory.

Raymond Ford rallies to win WBA featherweight title

Sub Lead03-Mar-24by Press Release

Luis Alberto Lopez Defends IBF Featherweight Title in Co-feature

Looking Back: Tony “The Tiger” Baltazar

Sub Lead19-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

Thanks for the memories, Tony.

Boxing’s good guy - Iceman John Scully

Sub Lead04-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs

And last, but by no means least, the “Marvin Kohn Good Guy Award” to former world-rated light heavyweight John Scully.

Mikaela Mayer suffers frustrating loss in UK

Sub Lead23-Jan-24by Bill Tibbs

“I thought I did enough to win,” Mayer stated afterward.

Liverpool Split: Natasha Jonas Edges Mikaela Mayer to Retain Welterweight Crown

Sub Lead21-Jan-24by Press Release

Mayer appears to do enough to win, but UK judges don’t see it that way.

Brendan Gibbons and Viva Promotions ink Elijah Pierce

Sub Lead18-Jan-24by Bill Tibbs

Pierce turned pro in the summer of 2016. Right from the start he started to show his attitude and desire to test himself against the best facing 5 fighters without a loss in his first 10 bouts.

Artur Beterbiev systematically stops Callum Smith in Canada

Sub Lead14-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Beterbiev took his time and broke Smith down.

Maxboxing 2023 Fighter of the Year - Naoya Inoue

Sub Lead10-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Undisputed again, the second time in two years.

Maxboxing 2023 Upset of the Year

Sub Lead07-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Joesph Parker defeats Deontay Wilder

Maxboxing 2023 Knockout of the Year

Sub Lead05-Jan-24by Allan Cerf

Junto Nakatani Vaporizes Andrew Moloney

The best laid plans of men: 8-1 underdog Joseph Parker dominates Deontay Wilder, derails Joshua bout

Sub Lead24-Dec-23by John J. Raspanti

The former WBO heavyweight champion won the fight by a wide, unanimous decision.

Eddie Bravo - "Joe Rogan can kick your a$$"

Sub Lead13-Dec-23by Benny Henderson

Rodriguez, a former heavyweight boxing contender who has never shied away from his thoughts and opinions.

All in the Family: Dicky Eklund Jr.

Sub Lead08-Dec-23by Bill Tibbs

"I had been around the filming of “The Fighter” movie and had been speaking to Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg about boxing and training. They both encouraged me to come out to LA and see how I like it, take a shot at it."

Mark Magsayo hoping to look "Magnifico" at 130-pounds

Sub Lead06-Dec-23by Bill Tibbs

Magsayo is looking to get a win under his belt to close out the year and look for a bigger fight in 2024.

"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.

Katie Taylor beats the odds and Chantelle Cameron, wins rematch and super lightweight titles

Sub Lead25-Nov-23by John J. Raspanti

Six months ago, Katie Taylor lost to Chantelle Cameron. This time, a primed Taylor got her revenge.

David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade - Someone's 0 has to go

Sub Lead24-Nov-23by Allan Cerf

What a treat, post-Turkey Day

Canada's Steve Claggett - close to a top-ten ranking

Sub Lead20-Nov-23by Bill Tibbs

Claggett seems to take an old-school approach to his career and doesn’t let a few losses affect him.

New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inducts new class

Sub Lead14-Nov-23by Jeff Jowett

Two of Philly’s popular and storied Fletcher Brothers, middleweight Frank “The Animal” (not present) and lightweight Anthony (present), were inducted.

Knuckleheads Boxing Gym - Chicago, Illinois

Sub Lead22-Oct-23by Bill Tibbs

And, a new boxing gym in the heart of the Chicago Loop is certainly drawing some attention to the “Sweet Science."

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.

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.

Janibek Alimkhanuly dominates Vincenzo Gualtieri

Sub Lead15-Oct-23by Vikram Birring

Alimkhanuly (15-0, 10 KO) looked very good under new trainer Brian Viloria, a former world champion

September 29, 2007: Kelly Pavlik roars back to stop Jermain Taylor

Sub Lead28-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs

The final flurry that finished the former champion allowed Pavlik to wrap a world title around his waist as the culmination of one of the great comebacks in boxing.

Upcoming this weekend: Canelo Alvarez fights Jermell Charlo

Sub Lead24-Sep-23by Gary Todd

I was caught in traffic, which got me thinking about writing my article on the upcoming Canelo v Charlo fight

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. “

Murrysville Madness V in Pittsburgh Saturday Night

Sub Lead15-Sep-23by Derek Gionta

September 16, 2023

It's war: Luis Alberto Lopez versus Joet Gonzalez

Sub Lead13-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs

September 15

Sheer Sports Management signs Adelaida Ruiz and Joel Iriarte

Sub Lead13-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs

Top prospects

Remembering a champion - Julio Gonzalez

Sub Lead07-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs

Gone but not forgotten Champ. Rest in peace.

Tim Tszyu vs. Brian Mendoza

Sub Lead02-Sep-23by Gary Todd

Oct.15

360 Promotions in Commerce, California

Sub Lead21-Aug-23by Bill Tibbs

Callum Walsh (7-0, 6 KO’s) Cork Ireland/Los Angeles.

Yoenis Tellez, Alexandro Santiago, and Isaac Cruz shine on Spence - Crawford undercard

Sub Lead31-Jul-23by Bill Tibbs

Maxboxing live from ringside

Light heavyweight prospect Umar Dzambekov in action July 22

Sub Lead17-Jul-23by Bill Tibbs

This is certainly the case of ‘someone’s 0 is gonna go’ as Dzambekov enters the ring with an unblemished 5-0 resume himself.

Another opponent? Nothing new for Abraham Perez

Sub Lead14-Jul-23by Andrew Rivera

Perez was a little disappointed in the change, but he will be ready no matter what is in front of him.

Jaron Ennis dominates Roiman Villa

Sub Lead10-Jul-23by Press Release

War on the Shore IX is a knockout in Cleveland

Sub Lead29-Jun-23by Derek Gionta

With a Cleveland and Pittsburgh promoter teaming up on shows, fans can only hope and expect to see some blue-collar matchups between some of the two cities’ best up-and-coming boxers.

Sam 'The Ghost" Goodman edges closer to title shot after outpointing Ra"eese "The Beast" Aleem

Sub Lead23-Jun-23by Anthony Cocks

The fight was the main support bout to clash between junior middleweights Tim Tszyu and Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia on Sunday afternoon local time.