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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."

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."

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.

Maxboxing 2023 Upset of the Year

Sub Lead07-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Joesph Parker defeats Deontay Wilder

Get ready for the ultimate showdown as the countdown to the middle east crown series hits Australia for the first time

Sub Lead14-Dec-23by Anthony Cocks

"I’m thrilled to introduce DJMC Boxing to the historic Malvern Town Hall, an iconic venue within the Aussie boxing scene," says Mike Altamura, who is supporting DJMC Boxing and Peter Maniatis on the event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. “

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

Expect excitement: Warriors Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez throw hands tonight

Sub Lead12-Aug-23by John J. Raspanti

Valdez slightly favored

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

Sub Lead31-Jul-23by Bill Tibbs

Maxboxing live from ringside

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

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.

Jaime Munguia outlasts Sergey Derevyanchenko in war

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

A back-and-forth battle

Adrien Broner is back, beats up his new lawyer

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release

Broner improves to 35-4, 24 KOs.

Callum Walsh in Commerce June 9

Sub Lead05-Jun-23by Bill Tibbs

Walsh, who trains out of Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, has been a fighter to keep an eye on since the day he started to punch for pay.

Harold Brazier honored

Sub Lead30-May-23by Bill Tibbs

It was 35 years ago this month that former world title contender Harold Brazier got his first world title shot.

Featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez KOs Michael Conlan

Sub Lead29-May-23by Press Release

In the third stanza, Conlan relied more on head movement to avoid Lopez’s punches, dipping his head on the inside to avoid wild hooks. That backfired, as Lopez timed an uppercut that hurt Conlan and sent him reeling toward the ropes.

Leigh Wood gets his revenge, defeats Mauricio Lara in rematch

Sub Lead27-May-23by John J. Raspanti

3-1 underdog Wood is again the WBA featherweight champion

Luis Alberto Lopez versus Michael Conlon May 27

Sub Lead17-May-23by Bill Tibbs

IBF featherweight title

Janibek Alimkhanuly retains WBO title, Jason Moloney new bantamweight world champion

Sub Lead14-May-23by Press Release

Moloney said, “I thought I won it going away, but all that matters is the victory. And now I have this belt for the rest of my life."

Robeisy Ramirez wins WBO featherweight title

Sub Lead02-Apr-23by Bill Tibbs

Robeisy Ramirez and former world champion Isaac Dogboe traded throughout their action-packed 12-round title fight.

Rising star Ziyad "Zizzo" Almaayouf returns to London at O2 Arena

Sub Lead30-Mar-23by Bill Tibbs

Managed by California-based Rachel Charles, the Buddy McGirt-trained, “Zizzo” showed a lot of heart and determination after getting dropped by rugged Ronald Martinez of Ecuador in his last fight.

Brandon Figueroa earns right to fight for featherweight title after defeating Mark Magsayo

Sub Lead05-Mar-23by Press Release

Armando Reséndiz upsets Jarrett Hurd

Amanda Serrano unifies featherweight division

Sub Lead07-Feb-23by Press Release

Serrano unifies

Gervonta Davis stops Hector Luis Garcia

Sub Lead08-Jan-23by Press Release

“I was a little surprised he didn’t come out,” said Davis. “But I knew he was hurt bad but he’s a fighter and he didn’t want to show it. I knew he was hurt though.”

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2023

Sub Lead03-Jan-23by Press Release

April 30th induction dinner

Arijan Goricki survives life and fights for an International featherweight title

Sub Lead13-Dec-22by John J. Raspanti

The win was huge and sustaining. Goricki has won three bouts since his latest, earning him a fight against Luis Millan for the International featherweight championship.

Undefeated Steve Nelson returns to the ring after two-year layoff

Sub Lead08-Dec-22by Bill Tibbs

Nelson will be in a support bout to the main event that will see undefeated superstar Terence Crawford, considered perhaps the very best of boxing, going up against Russia-born, United Kingdom-residing David Avanesyan, who comes in at 29-3-1 (17 KOs).

Gabriel Bell - Atlanta's newest boxing promoter

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