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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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Sub Lead13-Sep-23by Bill Tibbs
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Busier Emanuel Navarrete outpoints Oscar Valdez in Mexican war

Sub Lead13-Aug-23by Press Release
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Expect excitement: Warriors Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez throw hands tonight

Sub Lead12-Aug-23by John J. Raspanti
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Sub Lead02-Apr-23by Bill Tibbs
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Sub Lead04-Feb-23by Bill Tibbs
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Trailing on two cards, Emanuel Navarette stops Edwardo Baez

Sub Lead21-Aug-22by Press Release
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War in San Diego: Emanuel Navarrete retains world title against Joet Gonzalez

War in San Diego: Emanuel Navarrete retains world title against Joet Gonzalez

Sub Lead16-Oct-21by Press Release
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Sub Lead16-Sep-21by John J. Raspanti
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Emanuel Navarrete floors Christopher Diaz four times, retains title with 12th round stoppage

Sub Lead25-Apr-21by John J. Raspanti
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"Old School" Emanuel Navarette returns to the ring

Sub Lead22-Apr-21by John J. Raspanti
Emanuel Navarette reminds me of the fighters I grew up watching.
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Edge in power the difference as Emanuel Navarrete decisions Ruben Villa

Sub Lead10-Oct-20by John J. Raspanti
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Emanuel Navarrete and Top Rank hit Mexico

Sub Lead21-Jun-20by John J. Raspanti
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Sub Lead29-Apr-20by John J. Raspanti
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WBO super bantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete stops Jeo Santisima

Sub Lead23-Feb-20by John J. Raspanti
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Sub Lead20-Feb-20by John J. Raspanti
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Emanuel Navarrete defends title against Jeo Santisima on Wilder - Fury 2 card

Sub Lead30-Jan-20by John J. Raspanti
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Old meets new in champion Emanuel Navarrete

Sub Lead04-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti
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Sub Lead18-Nov-19by John J. Raspanti
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Sub Lead12-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti
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Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete impresses in LA - back in a few weeks

Sub Lead26-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti
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