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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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Jaron Ennis dominates Roiman Villa

Jaron Ennis dominates Roiman Villa

Sub Lead10-Jul-23by Press Release
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Keith Thurman beats up courageous Mario Barrios over 12 rounds

Keith Thurman beats up courageous Mario Barrios over 12 rounds

Sub Lead06-Feb-22by John J. Raspanti
Thurman went right back to work in round five. He was dominating with sharp blows.
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A lot riding as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios throw hands this Saturday

A lot riding as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios throw hands this Saturday

Sub Lead01-Feb-22by John J. Raspanti
Thurman enters the fight a 3-1 favorite. That’s a significant edge and suggests oddsmakers believe that Thurman’s inactivity won’t hurt him against Barrios.
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Hanging them up: I'll miss Shawn Porter

Hanging them up: I'll miss Shawn Porter

Sub Lead23-Nov-21by John J. Raspanti
Former two-time welterweight champion retires
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Maxboxing exclusive: Jaron "Boots" Ennis talks who's next and leaving a legacy

Maxboxing exclusive: Jaron "Boots" Ennis talks who's next and leaving a legacy

Sub Lead17-Nov-21by Lem Satterfield
"Errol Spence, because he’s got two belts, then Bud, because he’s got another belt. Then Ugas. After that, I might defend it once or twice before going up to 154."
Jaron Ennis
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The night an aging Manny Pacquiao truly impressed me

The night an aging Manny Pacquiao truly impressed me

Sub Lead02-Oct-21by John J. Raspanti
I’ll remember many things about him, but that night in Las Vegas, at 40, when he knocked down Keith Thurman, will always make me smile.
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DAZN and Golden Boy: Victor Ortiz victorious over Samuel Vargas

DAZN and Golden Boy: Victor Ortiz victorious over Samuel Vargas

Sub Lead25-Jul-20by John J. Raspanti
Ortiz 16-0, 16 KOs
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Who's old? Manny Pacquiao captures WBA crown by defeating Keith Thurman

Who's old? Manny Pacquiao captures WBA crown by defeating Keith Thurman

Sub Lead24-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Pacquiao too quick for the much younger Thurman
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Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman make weight

Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman make weight

Sub Lead19-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Weigh-in edgy and intense
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Iceman John Scully breaks down the fight and picks a winner

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Iceman John Scully breaks down the fight and picks a winner

Sub Lead17-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Fight is seen as a toss-up by most experts
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Intangibles: Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman

Sub Lead15-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Countdown to July 20
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Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman talk July 20 fight

Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman talk July 20 fight

Sub Lead12-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Pacquiao now a slight favorite
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Keith Thurman is ready to show the world that he's a better fighter than Manny Pacquiao

Keith Thurman is ready to show the world that he's a better fighter than Manny Pacquiao

Sub Lead10-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Keith Thurman fights Manny Pacquiao in 10 days
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Keith Thurman reflects on his most important fights

Keith Thurman reflects on his most important fights

Sub Lead08-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Keith Thurman vs. Manny Pacquiao July 20 Las Vegas
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Manny Pacquiao to start Keith Thurman fight aggressively, says Freddie Roach

Manny Pacquiao to start Keith Thurman fight aggressively, says Freddie Roach

Sub Lead28-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Champions to fight July 20
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Trainer Dan Birmingham confident Keith Thurman will defeat Manny Pacquiao

Trainer Dan Birmingham confident Keith Thurman will defeat Manny Pacquiao

Sub Lead26-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Birmingham "Thurman will win this fight!"
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Legend Manny Pacquiao refuses to act his age

Legend Manny Pacquiao refuses to act his age

Sub Lead25-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
Busy Manny Paquiao juggles politics and boxing
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Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman confirmed: Filipino hero still ballin at 40

Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman confirmed: Filipino hero still ballin at 40

Main News13-May-19by Danny Flexen
As Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman is set for July, Danny Flexen reflects on the legend’s enduring quality and desire
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Keith Thurman digs down deep, wins hard-fought decision over Josesito Lopez

Keith Thurman digs down deep, wins hard-fought decision over Josesito Lopez

Sub Lead27-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti
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Keith Thurman is back, faces Josesito Lopez this Saturday in Brooklyn

Keith Thurman is back, faces Josesito Lopez this Saturday in Brooklyn

Sub Lead22-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti
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Keith Thurman: Can he get back on top?

Sub Lead09-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
This article is written under the assumption that Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman will be one-hundred percent upon his return from right elbow surgery. By Anthony "Zute" George
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The welterweight division is on fire

Sub Lead26-Feb-18by John J. Raspanti
The welterweight division has always been known as the glamour division of boxing. By Anthony "Zute" George
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Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia fail to deliver the goods

Sub Lead08-Mar-17by John J. Raspanti
Unfortunately the crowd of 16,533 that witnessed the two best welterweights in the world left the Barclays Center yearning for more. By Jason Gonzalez
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Thurman takes Garcia's title with split decision victory

Sub Lead05-Mar-17by John J. Raspanti
WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) captured a 12 round split decision over WBC titleholder Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 KOs) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY Saturday night. By John J. Raspanti
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Who ya got? Keith Thurman battles Danny Garcia

Sub Lead03-Mar-17by John J. Raspanti
Undefeated welterweight kingpins Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia will settle their differences in the ring this Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Thurman has won all 27 of his fights, with 22 knockouts.

Garcia has 19 stoppages in his 33 victories.

By John J. Raspanti
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