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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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Sebastian Fundora edges Tim Tszyu in bloody 12 rounder

Sebastian Fundora edges Tim Tszyu in bloody 12 rounder

Sub Lead31-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

Ringside report by Bill Tibbs

Abraham Perez captures WBC Silver crown

Abraham Perez captures WBC Silver crown

Sub Lead25-Mar-24by Andy Rivera

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

Giovani Santillan stuns favored Alexis Rocha

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.

Sheer Sports Management signs Adelaida Ruiz and Joel Iriarte

Sheer Sports Management signs Adelaida Ruiz and Joel Iriarte

Sub Lead13-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs

Top prospects

Another opponent? Nothing new for Abraham Perez

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.

Jaime Munguia outlasts Sergey Derevyanchenko in war

Jaime Munguia outlasts Sergey Derevyanchenko in war

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

A back-and-forth battle

Matt Griego stops Bryan Aquino, but the result is in question

Matt Griego stops Bryan Aquino, but the result is in question

Sub Lead06-Feb-23by Andy Rivera

Weekend boxing in New Mexico

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.

Added to Virgil Ortiz vs. Michael McKinson fight card: Marlen Esparza defends titles, Maurice Hooker fights Blair Cobbs

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.

Boxing's oldest referee: Flynn Gerald left boxing better than he found it

Boxing's oldest referee: Flynn Gerald left boxing better than he found it

Sub Lead23-May-22by Derek Bonnett

Fed up with the nonsense, Gerald pulled the fighters in and told them he would be holding their purses if they did not fight. Afterward, someone reminded Gerald that he did not have the authority to withhold money from fighters. “They don’t know that,” Gerald retorted.

Tri-Star Boxing comes home to Murfreesboro, TN

Tri-Star Boxing comes home to Murfreesboro, TN

Sub Lead08-Mar-22by Derek Bonnett

The April 16, 2022 show promises a blockbuster night of boxing featuring a six-bout card including the best three-punch combo in town!

Heavyweight contender Michael Hunter knocks out Mike Wilson

Heavyweight contender Michael Hunter knocks out Mike Wilson

Sub Lead04-Aug-21by Press Release

Time was 2:49 seconds of round four. Hunter,33, has won eight fights in succession after his lone loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2017.

Don Chargin Productions, Paco Presents and Fabrica De Campeones to stream live 'Noche De Box' on WBC streaming channel December 8

Don Chargin Productions, Paco Presents and Fabrica De Campeones to stream live 'Noche De Box' on WBC streaming channel December 8

Sub Lead04-Dec-20by John J. Raspanti

Seven fights

All-action night of Mexican boxing on September 21, live on Fite.tv and GSS

All-action night of Mexican boxing on September 21, live on Fite.tv and GSS

Sub Lead17-Sep-20by John J. Raspanti

A Don Chargin Productions, Paco Presents Boxing and Fabrica De Campeones promotion: Streaming live!

DAZN and Golden Boy: Victor Ortiz victorious over Samuel Vargas

DAZN and Golden Boy: Victor Ortiz victorious over Samuel Vargas

Sub Lead25-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti

Ortiz 16-0, 16 KOs

A list of boxing 'AKAs'

A list of boxing 'AKAs'

Sub Lead17-May-20by John J. Raspanti

Nicknames

Flyweight legend Moruti Mthalane retains IBF flyweight title

Flyweight legend Moruti Mthalane retains IBF flyweight title

Sub Lead24-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti

Mthalane (39-2, 27 KOs)

Emanuel Navarrete and Jerwin Ancajas close out 2019 with impressive victories

Emanuel Navarrete and Jerwin Ancajas close out 2019 with impressive victories

Sub Lead08-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti

Navarrete defends title successfully for fourth time in seven months

IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas hopes to look great in number eight

IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas hopes to look great in number eight

Sub Lead28-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

Ancajas 31-1-2, 21 KOs vs Rodriguez (21-1, 15 KOs)

Josh Warrington vs. Sofiane Takoucht 10-12-19

Josh Warrington vs. Sofiane Takoucht 10-12-19

Sub Lead07-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

The always exciting Warrington makes fourth defense of title

Joshua Greer, Mikraela Mayer fighting October 26

Joshua Greer, Mikraela Mayer fighting October 26

Sub Lead02-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

Both are undefeated

Weekend wrap-up in boxing

Weekend wrap-up in boxing

Sub Lead01-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Lomachenko defeats game Campbell

Sept. 14 undercard set: Emanuel Navarrete vs Juan Manuel Elorde, Jose Pedrazza fights Jose Zepada

Sept. 14 undercard set: Emanuel Navarrete vs Juan Manuel Elorde, Jose Pedrazza fights Jose Zepada

Sub Lead27-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Tyson Fury meets Otto Wallin in main event

Only in boxing: Things that go 'huh' - Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Dewayne Beamon

Only in boxing: Things that go 'huh' - Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Dewayne Beamon

Sub Lead22-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

WBC super-flyweight champion Estrada fights virtual unknown Beamon

Devin Haney fights Zaur Abdullaev in title eliminator

Devin Haney fights Zaur Abdullaev in title eliminator

Sub Lead07-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Both fighters are undefeated

Shakur Stevenson heads home to face Hairon Socarras July 13

Shakur Stevenson heads home to face Hairon Socarras July 13

Sub Lead10-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti

“Newark, I’m coming home!"
Shakur Stevenson

Jamel Herring wins world title by defeating Masayuki Ito

Jamel Herring wins world title by defeating Masayuki Ito

Sub Lead26-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Underdog Henning defeats Ito

Moruti Mthalane - One of boxing's best kept secrets

Moruti Mthalane - One of boxing's best kept secrets

Sub Lead21-May-19by John J. Raspanti

IBF flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane is 38-2 with 25 knockouts.

Aussie contenders Jason and Andrew Moloney signed by Top Rank

Aussie contenders Jason and Andrew Moloney signed by Top Rank

Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Two Moloneys are better than one

Gabriel Flores Jr. - A new star in Stockton

Gabriel Flores Jr. - A new star in Stockton

Sub Lead06-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Gabriel Flores Jr. scores highlight real knockout

Heavy-handed IBF champ Artur Beterbiev knocks out Radivoje Kalajdzic, Jerwin Ancajas retains junior bantamweight title

Heavy-handed IBF champ Artur Beterbiev knocks out Radivoje Kalajdzic, Jerwin Ancajas retains junior bantamweight title

Sub Lead05-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Hometown hero Gabriel Flores Jr. thrills fans

IBF superfly champion Jerwin Ancajas stoked for Stockton

IBF superfly champion Jerwin Ancajas stoked for Stockton

Sub Lead02-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Popular Jerwin Ancajas determined to make a statement

Championship weekend wrap

Championship weekend wrap

Sub Lead29-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Juan Franscisco Estrada gets his revenge, defeats Srisaket Sor Rungvisai for title

Juan Franscisco Estrada gets his revenge, defeats Srisaket Sor Rungvisai for title

Sub Lead27-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Repeat or revenge: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada meet again

Repeat or revenge: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada meet again

Sub Lead25-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in Oz: Dennis Hogan confident as title shot looms

Boxing in Oz: Dennis Hogan confident as title shot looms

Sub Lead06-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Oliver Joyce vs Stephen Tiffney fight time, date, TV channel, undercard and venue

David Oliver Joyce vs Stephen Tiffney fight time, date, TV channel, undercard and venue

Main News04-Apr-19by Danny Flexen

All the details for David Oliver Joyce vs Stephen Tiffney

Julio Martinez Stuns Andrew Selby In Title Eliminator

Julio Martinez Stuns Andrew Selby In Title Eliminator

Main News24-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Charlie Edwards defends his title in style, wins wide decision over Angel Moreno

Charlie Edwards defends his title in style, wins wide decision over Angel Moreno

Sub Lead23-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Andrew Moloney defeats Miguel Gonzalez in WBA eliminator

Andrew Moloney defeats Miguel Gonzalez in WBA eliminator

Main News23-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Little man with big dreams: Charlie Edwards wins a world title and keeps a promise

Little man with big dreams: Charlie Edwards wins a world title and keeps a promise

Sub Lead21-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Artur Beterbiev to fight Jerwin Ancajas May 4 at Stockton Arena

Artur Beterbiev to fight Jerwin Ancajas May 4 at Stockton Arena

Sub Lead19-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Errol Spence vs Mikey Garcia Undercard Results: Chris Arreola and Luis Nery victorious

Errol Spence vs Mikey Garcia Undercard Results: Chris Arreola and Luis Nery victorious

Sub Lead17-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

The boxing scene in Australia

The boxing scene in Australia

Sub Lead07-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Charlie Edwards aims to be one of the greats of British boxing

Charlie Edwards aims to be one of the greats of British boxing

Main News06-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Rungvisai Vs. Estrada And Roman Vs. Doheny Press Conference Quotes

Rungvisai Vs. Estrada And Roman Vs. Doheny Press Conference Quotes

Main News05-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Aussie boxing scene

Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead28-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

WBA call for purse bid for Khalid Yafai vs. Norbelto Jimene

WBA call for purse bid for Khalid Yafai vs. Norbelto Jimene

Main News28-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Double world title event set for LA on April 26

Double world title event set for LA on April 26

Main News27-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Former world champs collide-Humberto Soto outpoints Brandon Rios in Tijuana

Former world champs collide-Humberto Soto outpoints Brandon Rios in Tijuana

Sub Lead24-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

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