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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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Faster Joseph Parker rallies from two knockdowns to defeat Zhilei Zhang.

Faster Joseph Parker rallies from two knockdowns to defeat Zhilei Zhang.

Sub Lead09-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti
“Thank you to my team,” said Parker. “Andy (Lee his trainer) told me to keep me composure.”
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Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou, Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker ready to rumble

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou, Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker ready to rumble

Sub Lead07-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti
“I’m ready, I’m looking forward to it,” said Joshua. "I’ve been working the whole year for this moment."
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Maxboxing 2023 Upset of the Year

Maxboxing 2023 Upset of the Year

Sub Lead07-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti
Joesph Parker defeats Deontay Wilder
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The best laid plans of men: 8-1 underdog Joseph Parker dominates Deontay Wilder, derails Joshua bout

The best laid plans of men: 8-1 underdog Joseph Parker dominates Deontay Wilder, derails Joshua bout

Sub Lead24-Dec-23by John J. Raspanti
The former WBO heavyweight champion won the fight by a wide, unanimous decision.
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Day of Reckoning weigh-in results - Anthony Joshua, Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder, Joseph Parker

Day of Reckoning weigh-in results - Anthony Joshua, Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder, Joseph Parker

Sub Lead22-Dec-23by John J. Raspanti
A packed card
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Juggernaut Joe Joyce keeps rolling, stops Joseph Parker

Juggernaut Joe Joyce keeps rolling, stops Joseph Parker

Sub Lead25-Sep-22by John J. Raspanti
Parker needed to find his second wind, but Joyce wouldn’t let him breathe.
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Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker confirmed in unique Frank Warren collaboration with Boxxer

Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker confirmed in unique Frank Warren collaboration with Boxxer

Sub Lead04-Aug-22by Danny Flexen
Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker not only illustrates Frank Warren and Boxxer working together, but can find a challenger for the Usyk vs Joshua 2 winner
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Joseph Parker floors Derek Chisora three times, repeats win in rematch

Joseph Parker floors Derek Chisora three times, repeats win in rematch

Sub Lead19-Dec-21by John J. Raspanti
Parker landed a three-punch combination that floored Chisora for the second time. The warrior rose at six and went to the corner. Parker measured him, but Chisora battled back.
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Careers on the line as Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora meet again

Careers on the line as Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora meet again

Sub Lead14-Dec-21by Allan Cerf
Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Manchester arena, England, it’s Joseph Parker vs. Derek ‘War’ Chisora, Heavyweights. (DAZN).
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On the floor in the opening round, Joseph Parker rallies to defeat Derek Chisora

On the floor in the opening round, Joseph Parker rallies to defeat Derek Chisora

Sub Lead02-May-21by John J. Raspanti
In a bruising heavyweight battle, Joseph Parker squeaks by Derek Chisora
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A peek at some of this weekend's boxing

A peek at some of this weekend's boxing

Sub Lead29-Apr-21by John J. Raspanti
Let’s get into it
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Joseph Parker defeats Junior Fa by unanimous decision

Joseph Parker defeats Junior Fa by unanimous decision

Sub Lead27-Feb-21by John J. Raspanti
Parker wins close decision over Fa in new Zealand.
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Joseph Parker wants another world title shot, stops Shawndell Williams

Joseph Parker wants another world title shot, stops Shawndell Williams

Sub Lead01-Mar-20by John J. Raspanti
Parker now 27-2, 21 KOs
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Joseph Parker impressive, stops Alex Leapai

Joseph Parker impressive, stops Alex Leapai

Sub Lead30-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Parker intent on avenging losses
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'Tyson Fury is like my older brother,' says Joseph Parker

'Tyson Fury is like my older brother,' says Joseph Parker

Main News26-Jun-19by Danny Flexen
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker readies himself for Alex Leapai while talking Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury
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Whyte wins thrilling 12-round decison over Parker, Taylor retains titles

Sub Lead29-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
Dillian Whyte scored two knockdowns and survived a another to win a unanimous decision over former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker at the O2 Arena in London, Eng. Saturday night. By John J. Raspanti
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Whyte vs. Parker: Let 'Er Rip

Sub Lead26-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
Particulars: Saturday, July 28, 1 PM Eastern, O2 Arena, London, Eng.
Dillian “Body Snatcher” Whyte vs. Joseph Parker (Showtime). By Allan Cerf
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Joshua wins but fight lacks drama

Sub Lead01-Apr-18by John J. Raspanti
In a highly anticipated heavyweight fight between two undefeated champions, WBA and IBF champion Anthony Joshua added the WBO title to his collection by winning a lackluster 12 round unanimous decision over Joseph Parker at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales Saturday night. By John J. Raspanti
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Can Parker defeat Joshua? Maybe

Sub Lead28-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti
WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker talked his way into a shot at IBF, IBO and WBA champion Anthony Joshua. Will he regret it? Likely not. Reports indicate that Parker will earn upwards of 10 million dollars. By John J. Raspanti
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Joseph Parker talks himself into the next big heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua

Sub Lead06-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti
Talk is cheap, actions speak louder. Well, usually. By John J. Raspanti
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Parker defeats Fury by majority decision

Sub Lead24-Sep-17by John J. Raspanti
So much for the theory that WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (24-0, 18 KOs) couldn’t win a decision in the UK. Parker, a native of New Zealand, retained his title with an uneventful majority decision over crowd favorite Fury (20-1,10 KOs) at the Manchester Arena in London, England Saturday night.
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The Rub: Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury

Sub Lead22-Sep-17by John J. Raspanti
The bad blood between the camps of WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker 23-0 (18) and his nemesis Hughie Fury 20-0 (10) boiled over this week at the press conference on Monday to publicize their 12-round championship fight at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England this weekend. By Anthony Cocks
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Parker wins but doesn't impress

Promo Lead06-May-17by John J. Raspanti
WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (23-0, 18 KOs) made the first defense of his WBO title a successful one by winning an uninspiring 12-round decision over former sparring partner Rzavan Cojanu (16-3, 9 KOs) last night at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. By John J. Raspanti
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Parker needs impressive victory to cement big money fights

Sub Lead05-May-17by John J. Raspanti
WBO titleholder Joseph Parker faces former sparring partner Razvan Conjanu at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City, New Zealand this Saturday. Parker was scheduled to fight Hughie Fury, cousin of former champion Tyson, until a bad back forced Fury out of the match. Though unbeaten, Parker is considered the lesser of the three current heavyweight champions. By John J. Raspanti
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Downunder wrap-up: Parker defeats Ruiz, but Arum steals the show, Horn, O'connell and Dogboe shine, Zappavigna falls short, Carr passes away

Sub Lead14-Dec-16by John J. Raspanti
While much of the media focused on the historic WBO heavyweight title fight between Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr that took place in New Zealand this past weekend, there was another story brewing on the sidelines that seemed to involve everyone in boxing from the southern hemisphere and one of the most notorious names in the sport from the past 50 years. By Anthony Cocks
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Joshua retains heavyweight title, Parker edges Ruiz to win WBO version

Sub Lead11-Dec-16by John J. Raspanti
If challenger Molina had a game plan entering the match, it wasn’t apparent. He backed into the ropes in the opening stanza and languished like a prisoner awaiting the executioner to pull the switch. By John J. Raspanti
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Someone's 0 has gotta go: Joseph Parker meets Andy Ruiz

Sub Lead08-Dec-16by John J. Raspanti
How good is New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker? By John J. Raspanti
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Aussie wrap-up: Homeless heavyweights, Katsidis returns, Mundine heads stateside

Sub Lead10-Nov-16by John J. Raspanti
New Zealand’s premier promoter Duco Events pulled off a major coup by securing a deal to host the vacant WBO heavyweight title fight between Kiwi Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr. in Auckland, New Zealand at the Vector Arena on December 10th.
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Dimitrenko talks the talk, but Parker walks the walk

Sub Lead08-Oct-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
Before he stepped into the ring with undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker last weekend, Russia’s Alexander Dimitrenko oozed confidence. By John J. Raspanti
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Parker faces Dimitrenko in risky fight

Sub Lead23-Sep-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
Parker faces Dimitrenko in risky fight By John J. Raspanti
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