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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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Mike Altamura joins Sweet Science MGT

Sub Lead17-Apr-24by Bill Tibbs

He recently connected with Montreal, Canada’s Sweet Science MGT, in a partnership that looks like a great fit.

Artur Beterbiev systematically stops Callum Smith in Canada

Sub Lead14-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Beterbiev took his time and broke Smith down.

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.

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."

360 Promotions in Commerce, California

Sub Lead21-Aug-23by Bill Tibbs

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

Willie, Frankie and Harold: The Warren brothers of Corpus Christi, Texas

Sub Lead18-Jun-22by Bill Tibbs

So, while (like any fighter) they wanted to get paid as much as they could each time out, they answered the call to fight anywhere, anytime, against anyone.

Looking back: Darryl Anthony

Sub Lead08-Dec-21by Bill Tibbs

Over the next 9 months, Anthony would go 6-1, including a win over world title challenger Bobby Joe Young, who would go on to defeat welterweight legend Aaron Pryor 2 fights before his world title shot.

Undefeated heavyweights Jermaine Franklin vs. Stephan Shaw headline fight card April 22 from West Point

Sub Lead14-Apr-21by Press Release

Five professional fights including top prospects and four amateur bouts featuring West Point cadets will highlight the undercard, which will be available around the world on Twitch.

Egidijus Kavaliauskas comes from behind to win in 'The Bubble' Saturday night

Sub Lead13-Sep-20by John J. Raspanti

Kavaliauskas 22-1, 18 KOs

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'

Sub Lead17-May-20by John J. Raspanti

Nicknames

Floored in the last round, Jean Pascal edges Badou Jack in thrilling light heavyweight title fight

Sub Lead29-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti

Tough, fierce fight

International Woman's Boxing Hall of Fame announces 2020 class

Sub Lead19-Nov-19by John J. Raspanti

Seventh induction ceremony

Artur Beterbiev and Oleksandr Gvozdyk, two champions, represent their countries

Sub Lead07-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

Beterbiev (14-0, 14 KOs) Gvozdyk (17-0, 14 KOs)

It's official: Canelo Alvarez fights Sergey Kovalev for WBO light heavyweight title

Sub Lead13-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Canelo Alvarez moving up in weight to challenge Sergey Kovalev

Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz: Showcase or prizefight?

Sub Lead03-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti

Tyson Fury big favorite over Tom Schwarz

Could Billy Joe Saunders defeat Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin?

Sub Lead15-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Billy Joe Saunders’ quickness and athletic ability cannot be underestimated

Artur Beterbiev looks to make it 14 for 14 in Stockton

Sub Lead03-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Artur Beterbiev hoping that victory over Radivoje Kalajdzik leads to bigger fights

Regis Prograis strives to inspire

Sub Lead24-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Dennis Hogan demands rematch after terrible decision against Jamie Mungia

Sub Lead22-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Lemieux withdraws from May 4 fight

Sub Lead18-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Gennady Golovkin Returns Against Steve Rolls At The Garden

Main News18-Apr-19by Clive Bernath

David Lemisux moves up to the super middleweight division

Sub Lead10-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

David Lemieux

Regis Prograis is raring to go

Sub Lead27-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Samuel Vargas loses split decision to former champion Luis Collazo in NYC

Sub Lead18-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Samuel Vargas hits NYC to face Luis Collazo at MSG

Sub Lead16-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Samuel Vargas hits NYC to face Luis Collazo at MSG

Gennady Golovkin inks big deal with DAZN

Sub Lead08-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Kane Heron defends Canadian welterweight tItle in Edmonton

Main News08-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Why Tyson Fury's decision wasn't such a bad one

Sub Lead04-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

WBSS doubleheader: Regis Prograis vs. Kiryl Relikh-Nonito Donaire vs. Zolani Tete

Sub Lead26-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr. weigh in results

Main News22-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Naoya Inoue faces Emmanuel Rodriguez May 18

Sub Lead19-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Billy Joe Saunders To Contest Vacant WBO Super Middleweight Title Against Shefat Isufi

Main News18-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Billy Joe Saunders will bid to become a two-weight world champion when he challenges for the vacant WBO super middleweight title against Shefat Isufi at The SSE Arena, Wembley, England on Saturday, April 13.

Mairis Briedis and Krzystof Glowacki fight turning into grudge match

Sub Lead11-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Mairis Briedis and Krzysztof Glowacki to fight June 15

Sub Lead06-Feb-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.

WBA light heavyweight champion Bivol dominates Pascal, wins fight by wide decision

Sub Lead02-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Heavy favorite Dmitry Bivol had too much game for veteran Jean Pascal, boxing and punching his way to a 12-round unanimous decision Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey. By John J. Raspanti

The Australia boxing scene

Sub Lead27-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

Demsey McKean 11-0 (5) was on a high. By Anthony Cocks

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

Kovalev stops Pascal after seven brutal rounds

Sub Lead02-Feb-16by Rish ap_Wiliam

By John J. Raspanti: Light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev retained his IBF, WBO and WBA titles by bludgeoning former champion Jean Pascal into submission at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday night. The end came when trainer Freddie Roach informed Pascal after round seven that he was calling it a night. Unlike his first go-around with Kovalev at the same arena ten months ago, which was stopped in round eight, Pascal didn’t complain. Kovalev (29-0-1, 26 KOs) floored P

Pascal rewarded with rematch against Kovalev, but will he regret it?

Sub Lead28-Jan-16by Rish ap_Wiliam

By John J. Raspanti: On January 30th, Jean Pascal will meet Sergey Kovalev for the second time in a boxing ring. Last year Kovalev, the WBA, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titleholder, stopped former champion Pascal in Round eight at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The call for a rematch was hardly deafening. Kovalev was comfortably ahead on the judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. He floored Pascal for the first time in his career and hurt him on numerous occasions...

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