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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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Narzi Rahimo wins WBC Youth Silver belt

Sub Lead02-Apr-24by Dmitry Mossienko

Ringside report from Kiev

Abraham Perez captures WBC Silver crown

Sub Lead25-Mar-24by Andy Rivera

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

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.

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.

Conditioning extraordinaire - Pedro Garcia

Sub Lead13-Jan-23by Bill Tibbs

Los Angeles, California-based conditioning specialist Pedro Garcia - works with some of the best fighters in boxing.

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.

Happy Birthday Henry Armstrong: One of the greatest fighters to ever lace em up

Sub Lead12-Dec-20by John J. Raspanti

From 1936 to 1940, Armstrong was arguably the greatest fighter on the planet.

Celebrating Henry Armstrong: One of the greatest fighters who ever lived

Sub Lead15-Mar-20by John J. Raspanti

Armstrong held three world titles simultaneously

Professional boxing from the land down under

Sub Lead30-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in Oz

Gervonta Davis talks hometown fight July 27

Sub Lead19-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti

Baltimore-Native Davis Donates 100 Tickets to homecoming fight to local Charity "WIN Family Services"

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

Regis Prograis strives to inspire

Sub Lead24-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Claressa Shields: “I am The Greatest Woman Of All Time"

Main News14-Apr-19by Clive Bernath

Rising Jacob Ng wins IBF youth title, dreams of world championship

Sub Lead29-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

The boxing scene in Australia

Sub Lead07-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Jai Opetaia Prepared For Toughest Test Of Career

Main News05-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Daniel Dubois Not Fazed By Razvan Cojanu Comments

Main News04-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead28-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Razvan Cojanu believes Daniel Dubois has underestimated him

Main News27-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Hadi Srour meets Zoltan Szabo March 2

Sub Lead25-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Chris Eubank Jr. Locks Himself Away In Camp With New Trainer

Main News21-Jan-19by Clive Bernath

Olympian Vikas Krishan makes professional debut tonight

Sub Lead18-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Split-T Managment signs amatuer sensation Otha Jones III

Sub Lead17-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Pacquiao looks to stop Father Time, and Broner, on January 19, in Las Vegas

Sub Lead17-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Aussies on the rise part two

Sub Lead10-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

It’s that time of year when we look back over the past 12 months and forward to the new year. In my annual review of Aussie boxers, I list the ones to watch by division in 2019. To keep things interesting, I have decided not to nominate the same boxer in my column twice. I have also included a review of the previous year’s nominee to see how close – or far – I was from the mark.

Jeff Horn set to take on early career influencer Anthony Mundine in crossroads bout this Friday

Sub Lead26-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn 18-1-1 (12) will see his career come full circle when he takes on Anthony Mundine 48-8 (28) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia this Friday night. By Anthony Cocks

Aussie boxing news

Sub Lead24-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

Luke ‘Action’ Jackson 16-1 (7) put up a brave stand against Belfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton at Windsor Park last weekend only to lose by TKO when his corner hurled in the towel early in the ninth frame. By Anthony Cocks

Aussie boxing news from the land down under

Sub Lead06-Jun-18by John J. Raspanti

JEFF HORN VS TERENCE CRAWFORD NOT THE ONE-SIDED FIGHT MANY EXPECT By Anthony Cocks

Joseph Diaz Jr. workout quotes

Other Boxing News11-May-18by John J. Raspanti

Diaz vs. Russell May 19

The Oz Report: Buttigieg defends Commonwealth crown against Harper, Horns signs contract to fight Crawford, Moloney brothers back at a new venue, Akkawy promises KO, Kambosos clashes with Luis, Fleming joins MTK, Hawton draws Montoya out of retirement

Sub Lead20-Feb-18by John J. Raspanti

The Oz Report by Anthony Cocks

Aussie Wrap-Up: Browne to face Mundine in January, Akkawy and Foley win in Punchbowl, Johnson wins first title in Warrnambool, Pegoraro wins big in China, Ritchie and Scharper victorious, Lovett back with win in Canberra, Dunn KOs Spera

Sub Lead15-Dec-17by John J. Raspanti

Aussie Wrap-up: Tommy Browne to face Anthony Mundine in January, Bilal Akkawy & Darragh Foley win in Punchbowl, Cherneka Johnson wins first title in Warrnambool, Kurtis Pegoraro wins big in China, Dwight Ritchie & Sylvia Scharper victorious at Melbourne Pavilion, Steve Lovett back with a win in Canberra, Zac Dunn KOs Cedric Spera

December Aussie wrap-up: Big Daddy Lucas Browne considering options, Gradovich out of TJ Doheny fight, replacement named, Luke Jackson wants Valdez, Jamie Weetch impresses, Hosking Promotions back at the 'Bool

Sub Lead08-Dec-17by John J. Raspanti

Aussie Wrap-up: Big Daddy Browne considering options, Gradovich out of TJ Doheny fight, replacement named, Luke Jackson wants Valdez, Jamie Weetch impresses against Yao Yi Ma, Hosking Promotions back at the ‘Bool By Anthony Cocks

Andrew Moloney gunning for Commonwealth glory and more

Promo Lead17-Oct-17by John J. Raspanti

When undefeated boxer Andrew “The Monster” Moloney steps into the ring at the Melbourne Park Function Centre on Saturday night he will have the rare opportunity to join the illustrious company of Lionel Rose, Johnny Famechon and Jimmy Carruthers.

Aussie boxing wrap-up: Toussaint and Moloney discuss latest victories, J-Mitch-Akkawy clash postponed, Opetaia returns, Navagero's exceptional people

Sub Lead24-Aug-17by John J. Raspanti

Aussie wrap-up: Toussaint and Moloney discuss latest victories, J-Mitch-Akkawy clash postponed, Opetaia returns, Navagero’s exceptional people

Ivan Robinson “Pays it Forward”

Sub Lead10-Aug-16by Rish ap_Wiliam

By John J. Raspanti: Former lightweight contender Ivan “Mighty” Robinson has dedicated his life to the sweet science.

Robinson, now 45, started throwing punches forty years ago in Nicetown, a suburb of Philadelphia, PA.

The future contender, nicknamed “Mighty Mouse,” engaged in his first amateur bout as an 8-year-old kid.

In 1990, Robinson won a silver medal at the Goodwill Games. He turned professional a few years later.

He went on to score two victories over International Boxing H

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