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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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Adrien Broner is back, beats up his new lawyer

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release
Broner improves to 35-4, 24 KOs.
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Harold Brazier honored

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.
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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)
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Professional boxing from the land down under

Professional boxing from the land down under

Sub Lead30-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti
Boxing in Oz
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World Boxing Super Series semi-final: Naoya Inoue vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez for major belt

World Boxing Super Series semi-final: Naoya Inoue vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez for major belt

Sub Lead03-May-19by John J. Raspanti
The Ring belt to be contested May 18 between Naoya Inoue and Emmanuel Rodriguez
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Nonito Donaire vs. Stephon Young - the blink of an eye

Nonito Donaire vs. Stephon Young - the blink of an eye

Sub Lead27-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti
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The 2019 National Boxing Hall of Fame inductees to be celebrated April 28th

The 2019 National Boxing Hall of Fame inductees to be celebrated April 28th

Sub Lead11-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti
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Jessie Magdaleno heads down featherweight title trail

Jessie Magdaleno heads down featherweight title trail

Sub Lead22-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti
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British and African promoters team up to stream living boxing events

British and African promoters team up to stream living boxing events

Main News12-Mar-19by Clive Bernath
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Good matchups on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis vs. Abner Mares championship fight

Good matchups on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis vs. Abner Mares championship fight

Sub Lead30-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti
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Haney Impressive With UD Win Over Ndongeni 

Haney Impressive With UD Win Over Ndongeni 

Main News12-Jan-19by Clive Bernath
By Marc Livitz: Devin “The Dream” Haney put on a fine display over ten one-sided rounds as he coasted past Xolisani Ndongeni by way of unanimous decision in a lightweight contest at the StageWorks Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. 
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Devin Haney Reports 'Fantastic' Training Camp

Devin Haney Reports 'Fantastic' Training Camp

Main News29-Dec-18by Clive Bernath
Undefeated lightweight contender Devin Haney worked out for the media Thursday at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas ahead of his main-event bout on Friday, January 11.
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Thabiso Mchunu Regains One Title And Retains Another In Johannesburg

Thabiso Mchunu Regains One Title And Retains Another In Johannesburg

Main News09-Dec-18by Clive Bernath
By Lwazi Ndzobongo: Thabiso Mchunu won back his ABU Cruiserweight Title and retained his South African Cruiserweight Title via 12 round unanimous points decision against Thomas Oosthuizen at Emperors Palace in the East of Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday.
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Lomachenko, Dogboe and Lopez Jr., look to light up NY on December 8th

Lomachenko, Dogboe and Lopez Jr., look to light up NY on December 8th

News04-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti
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Longshot Jason Moloney determined to prove the oddsmakers wrong

Sub Lead16-Oct-18by John J. Raspanti
Longshot Jason Moloney out to upset the bookmakers against IBF 118-pound champion Emmanuel Rodriguez in WBSS quarterfinal By Anthony Cocks
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Reinvigorated Billy Dib out to prove he still belongs at the top level against Tevin Farmer

Sub Lead31-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
Not everyone gets a second chance in life. By Anthony Cocks
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Chilemba shocks Caparello, wins on points

Sub Lead17-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti
WBC #9 light heavyweight Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba 25-5-1 (10) overcame a slow start to run away to the winner on points against WBC #6 Blake “Il Capo” Caparello 26-3-1 (10) and annex the vacant WBC International title at the Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington, Australia on Friday night. By Anthony Cocks
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The boxing scene in Oz: Jason Moloney looking to join twin brother Andrew as Commonwealth champion, Rohan Murdoch trounces Frankie Filippone in Texas, trainer Peter Stokes passes away

Sub Lead07-Feb-18by John J. Raspanti
When WBA #9 and IBF #12 bantamweight Jason The “Smooth One” Moloney 15-0 (12) steps into the ring against Immanuel Naidjala 23-4-1 (13) for Punches at the Park 7 at the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 February there will be more than just the Commonwealth title on the line. By Anthony Cocks
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Moloney vs. Dacquel

Promo Lead16-Jan-18by John J. Raspanti
Champion vs. Champion: Moloney-Dacquel
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Andrew Moloney gunning for Commonwealth glory and more

Promo Lead17-Oct-17by John J. Raspanti
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Raymond Merrill II lives his dream

Sub Lead16-Aug-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: Raymond Merrill II will not allow the fact that he was born deaf to stop his dream of pursuing a boxing career. Merrill made a promise to himself.

No pity, no excuses.

Growing up, he participated in sports, while inside, he raged.

His father was sent to prison when he was two years old. He finally met him when he was seven. He watched his dad self-destruct on crack and PCP. He hated his father and began to rebel by taking to street fighting.

Merrill enrolled at Cal S
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