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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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Robeisy Ramirez wins WBO featherweight title

Robeisy Ramirez wins WBO featherweight title

Sub Lead02-Apr-23by Bill Tibbs
Robeisy Ramirez and former world champion Isaac Dogboe traded throughout their action-packed 12-round title fight.
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Boxing's oldest referee: Flynn Gerald left boxing better than he found it

Boxing's oldest referee: Flynn Gerald left boxing better than he found it

Sub Lead23-May-22by Derek Bonnett
Fed up with the nonsense, Gerald pulled the fighters in and told them he would be holding their purses if they did not fight. Afterward, someone reminded Gerald that he did not have the authority to withhold money from fighters. “They don’t know that,” Gerald retorted.
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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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Shakur Stevenson and Jesse Magdaleno kick off boxing's return

Shakur Stevenson and Jesse Magdaleno kick off boxing's return

Sub Lead08-Jun-20by John J. Raspanti
June 9, June 11
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WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring defeats Lamont Roach in Fresno

WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring defeats Lamont Roach in Fresno

Sub Lead10-Nov-19by John J. Raspanti
Herring (21-2, 10 KOs)

 
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Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz sequel adds important fights to undercard

Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz sequel adds important fights to undercard

Sub Lead24-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz WBC heavyweight championship rematch plus Leo Santa Cruz seeks a title in a fourth division against Miguel Flores
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Rematch time: Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz battle again November 23

Rematch time: Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz battle again November 23

Sub Lead02-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti
Wilder 41-0-1, 40 KOs - Ortiz 31-1, 26 KOs
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Yunier Dorticos wants a knockout June 15

Yunier Dorticos wants a knockout June 15

Sub Lead29-May-19by John J. Raspanti
Crusierweights Yunier Dorticos and Andrew Tabiti meet in explosive fight
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Terence 'Bud' Crawford: Fraud or legend?

Terence 'Bud' Crawford: Fraud or legend?

Sub Lead07-May-19by John J. Raspanti
Is Terence Crawford overrated?
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Shawn Porter defends 147-pound title against Yordenis Ugas

Shawn Porter defends 147-pound title against Yordenis Ugas

Sub Lead08-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti
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Motivated Luis Ortiz defeats gutsy Christian Hammer, wants rematch with Deontay Wilder

Motivated Luis Ortiz defeats gutsy Christian Hammer, wants rematch with Deontay Wilder

Sub Lead03-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti
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Erislandy Lara and Brian Castañoa are ready to battle in Brooklyn

Erislandy Lara and Brian Castañoa are ready to battle in Brooklyn

Main News28-Feb-19by Clive Bernath
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Razvan Cojanu believes Daniel Dubois has underestimated him

Razvan Cojanu believes Daniel Dubois has underestimated him

Main News27-Feb-19by Clive Bernath
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Erislandy Lara aims for world title glory against Brian Castano

Erislandy Lara aims for world title glory against Brian Castano

Main News21-Feb-19by Clive Bernath
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Cuban Boxers Take Center Stage In Brooklyn

Cuban Boxers Take Center Stage In Brooklyn

Main News18-Jan-19by Clive Bernath
Former 154-pound world champion Erislandy Lara seeks to return to the championship ranks when the Cuban boxer challenges undefeated contender Brian Castaño for his WBA Super Welterweight title on Saturday, March 2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Sanchez Makes Quick Work Of Jake

Sanchez Makes Quick Work Of Jake

Main News12-Jan-19by Clive Bernath
By Marc Livitz: Frank “The Freedom Fighter” Sanchez may have needed more time than what usually elapses across two rounds to knock out Willie Jake, yet he made up for lost minutes after an equipment mishap halted the action in a very short heavyweight contest.
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The best fighters in each weight category since 2000

Sub Lead16-Oct-18by John J. Raspanti
Heavyweight - Wladimir Klitschko By Max Warren
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Usyk vs. Gassiev official for July 21

Usyk vs. Gassiev official for July 21

Other Boxing News03-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
One of the most anticipated boxing match-ups of the year, the World Boxing Super Series final and unification bout between Aleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev, will take place on Saturday 21st July at the Olimpiysky Sports Complex, Moscow, Russia.
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Aussie boxing wrap-up: Bad Blood boils over at Lucas Browne and Dillian Whyte presser, Rohan Murdock promises "No Mercy" for Frankie Filippone, "Big" Joe Goodall turns pro, Maloney twins putting work ahead of #PATP7

Sub Lead24-Jan-18by John J. Raspanti
Aussie wrap-up: Bad blood boils at the Lucas Browne & Dillian Whyte presser; Rohan Murdock promises “No Mercy” for Frankie Filippone; “Big” Joe Goodall turns pro; Moloney twins putting in work ahead of #PATP7; Thousands show up for Fammo statue unveiling By Anthony Cocks
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Ward knocks Barrera down, wins by unanimous decision

Sub Lead30-Mar-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti at ringside: Andre Ward (29-0, 15 KOs) moved one step closer to a fall showdown with light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev by winning a wide 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Sullivan Barrera (17-1, 12 KOs) at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Saturday night. All three judges had Ward winning the bout by scores of 117-109, 119-109, and 117-108. Ward, making his debut in the light heavyweight division, had some trouble with Barrera’s length in the...
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A still-hungry Andre Ward meets Sullivan Barrera March 26th in Oakland

Sub Lead18-Mar-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) makes his debut in the light heavyweight division March 26th when he faces hard-hitting light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Ward, 32, was last seen in the ring nine months ago dispatching over-matched Englishman Paul Smith in nine one-sided rounds. Some criticized his performance—saying he appeared a step slower. How did the former undisputed super middleweight champion think he looked that
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Ward to meet Barrera March 26th in Oakland

Other Boxing News08-Feb-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: Former undisputed super middleweight titleholder Andre Ward (28-0, 15 KOs) will face hard-hitting light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (17-0, 12 KOs) March 26th at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.Ward, 31, was last seen in the ring eight months ago dispatching over-matched Englishman Paul Smith in nine one-sided rounds. The bout was Ward’s first since early 2014, following an extended legal battle with his promoter, the late Dan Goossen. Ward was scheduled...
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