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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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Boxing’s good guy - Iceman John Scully

Boxing’s good guy - Iceman John Scully

Sub Lead04-Feb-24by Bill Tibbs
And last, but by no means least, the “Marvin Kohn Good Guy Award” to former world-rated light heavyweight John Scully.
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Underrated: Jimmy Ellis

Underrated: Jimmy Ellis

Sub Lead08-Nov-23by John J. Raspanti
Jimmy Ellis worked his way up from middleweight to a heavyweight championship
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Forty nine years ago: Heavyweight champion and big favorite George Foreman threw hands with former champion Muhammad Ali

Forty nine years ago: Heavyweight champion and big favorite George Foreman threw hands with former champion Muhammad Ali

Sub Lead30-Oct-23by John J. Raspanti
Foreman 40-0, 37 KOs
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It went down 52 years ago: Joe Frazier versus Muhammad Ali

It went down 52 years ago: Joe Frazier versus Muhammad Ali

Sub Lead08-Mar-23by John J. Raspanti
The night of the fight, taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, was electric - like no other night in boxing history.
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When you lose a friend: Harry Wiley Jr.

When you lose a friend: Harry Wiley Jr.

Sub Lead16-Dec-22by John J. Raspanti
Though very ill and facing an uncertain future, he always asked how I was.
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The sixth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony

The sixth annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony

Sub Lead19-Oct-22by Derek Gionta
President Ray McCline and staff put on a full weekend of events leading up to and including the induction of 17 new members.
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Book talk-Beatboxing: How hip-hop changed the fight game by Todd Snyder

Book talk-Beatboxing: How hip-hop changed the fight game by Todd Snyder

Sub Lead20-Dec-21by Press Release
In this exclusive interview, Snyder talks about Muhammad Ali’s influence on hip-hop, the rap career of Roy Jones Jr., the socioeconomic similarities between hip-hop and boxing, and more.
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Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67

Sub Lead07-Feb-21by MaxBoxing reports
Spinks shocked the boxing world when he defeated Muhammad Ali in 1978 to capture the heavyweight championship
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Rest in peace Terry Daniels

Rest in peace Terry Daniels

Sub Lead16-Sep-20by John J. Raspanti
Daniels fought Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight championship in 1972
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A list of boxing 'AKAs'

A list of boxing 'AKAs'

Sub Lead17-May-20by John J. Raspanti
Nicknames
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It's terrific: Smokin Joe: The Life Of Joe Frazier

It's terrific: Smokin Joe: The Life Of Joe Frazier

Sub Lead21-Apr-20by John J. Raspanti
Book review
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Mythical match-up four: Roberto Duran versus Pernell Whitaker

Mythical match-up four: Roberto Duran versus Pernell Whitaker

Sub Lead16-Apr-20by John J. Raspanti
"Hands of Stone" takes on "Sweet Pea"
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Mythical matchup three: Muhammad Ali versus Lennox Lewis

Mythical matchup three: Muhammad Ali versus Lennox Lewis

Sub Lead10-Apr-20by John J. Raspanti
Date: 1966
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This is the end: When legends die hard

This is the end: When legends die hard

Sub Lead08-Apr-20by John J. Raspanti
A few years ago, as Bernard Hopkins toppled backward through the ring ropes, landing on the cement floor, a collective gasp rose throughout the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles, CA. By John J. Raspanti
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Boxing bids farewell to Nelson Cuevas

Boxing bids farewell to Nelson Cuevas

Sub Lead28-Mar-20by John J. Raspanti
R.I.P
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Sylvester Stallone in the International Boxing Hall of Fame: Absolutely!

Sylvester Stallone in the International Boxing Hall of Fame: Absolutely!

Sub Lead23-Mar-20by John J. Raspanti
The film that inspired millions was considered a failure before it opened in 1976
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In search of Muhammad Ali's house: There's no place like home

In search of Muhammad Ali's house: There's no place like home

Sub Lead08-Feb-20by John J. Raspanti
Finding boxing history
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For the love of boxing

For the love of boxing

Sub Lead25-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti
Knowledge and respect passed down from generations
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Black History Month celebrates Joe Frazier

Sub Lead22-Feb-17by John J. Raspanti
Joe Frazier was born in South Carolina on January 12th, 1944; a fact often overlooked, as the man nicknamed ‘Smokin’ is a staple of Philadelphia Boxing Lore. Deservedly so. Frazier is also often associated as Muhammad Ali’s ‘sidekick.’ Not so deserving. By Anthony "Zute" George
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All-New ALI: COMMEMORATIVE EDITION, Starring Will Smith

Promo Lead09-Jan-17by John J. Raspanti
Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali with the Release of an All-New ALI: COMMEMORATIVE EDITION, Starring Will Smith in an All-New Version of the Film from Director Michael Mann

Debuts For The First Time on Blu-ray™ January 17
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Entertaining boxing book for the very young

Promo Lead19-Sep-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: “Boxing looks like fun,” said five-year-old Avery Johnson after reading the recently published illustrated children’s book, B is for Boxing written by former professional fighter Dimitry Salita, legendary Hall of Fame publicist Bill Caplan, and Dmitry’s brother Michael.
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