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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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Adrien Broner is back, beats up his new lawyer

Adrien Broner is back, beats up his new lawyer

Sub Lead11-Jun-23by Press Release
Broner improves to 35-4, 24 KOs.
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Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame and Briscoe Awards Ceremony

Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame and Briscoe Awards Ceremony

Sub Lead27-Jul-22by Jeff Jowett
This year, the awards were combined with the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Inductions as a stellar dual event.
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Things should heat up in Atlanta at Underground Showdown 6

Things should heat up in Atlanta at Underground Showdown 6

Sub Lead21-Mar-22by Bill Tibbs
The popular series, live from the well-known Atlanta fight venue, also features several other homegrown fighters who are looking to showcase their talent for the local boxing faithful.
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Adorno brothers remain undefeated

Adorno brothers remain undefeated

Sub Lead28-Apr-21by Press Release
Joseph Adorno fights to draw with Jamaine Ortiz

Jeremy Adorno decisions Ramiro Martinez
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Egypt X and the 100 Entertainment Group present a 'Fight for Mental Health'

Egypt X and the 100 Entertainment Group present a 'Fight for Mental Health'

Sub Lead18-Jan-21by Bill Tibbs
Egypt’s “Project 100 Health” is presenting a night of fights raising awareness and support for the multitude of conditions and illnesses in regard to mental health.
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This Friday night: Maureen Shea fights Martina Horgasz, David Estrada returns to the ring

This Friday night: Maureen Shea fights Martina Horgasz, David Estrada returns to the ring

Sub Lead15-Jan-20by John J. Raspanti
Jan 17
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Ievgen Khytrov and Antonio Vargas victorious in Florida

Ievgen Khytrov and Antonio Vargas victorious in Florida

Sub Lead01-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti
Khytrov now 20-3, 17 KOs
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Jamel Herring and Lamont Roach Jr. will have fists flying in Fresno

Jamel Herring and Lamont Roach Jr. will have fists flying in Fresno

Sub Lead07-Nov-19by John J. Raspanti
Herring (20-2, 7 KOs) vs. Roach (19-0-1, 10 KOs)
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Former welterweight champion Andre Berto talks motivation as he preapres to fight Miguel Cruz this Saturday

Former welterweight champion Andre Berto talks motivation as he preapres to fight Miguel Cruz this Saturday

Sub Lead25-Jul-19by John J. Raspanti
Berto 32-5, 24 KOs vs. Cruz 18-1, 12 KOs
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Shakur Stevenson heads home to face Hairon Socarras July 13

Shakur Stevenson heads home to face Hairon Socarras July 13

Sub Lead10-Jun-19by John J. Raspanti
“Newark, I’m coming home!"
Shakur Stevenson
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The 2019 call to the hall - Lee Samuels

The 2019 call to the hall - Lee Samuels

Sub Lead27-May-19by John J. Raspanti
Lee Samuels has worked fot Top Rank for 36 years
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The 2019 call to the hall - James 'Buddy' McGirt

The 2019 call to the hall - James 'Buddy' McGirt

Sub Lead24-May-19by John J. Raspanti
The wonderful career of James "Buddy" McGirt
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Aussie contenders Jason and Andrew Moloney signed by Top Rank

Aussie contenders Jason and Andrew Moloney signed by Top Rank

Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti
Two Moloneys are better than one
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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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Ergashev And Fox Make Weight

Ergashev And Fox Make Weight

Main News15-Feb-19by Clive Bernath
Unbeaten super lightweight and rising star Shohjahon Ergashev and fellow undefeated Mykal Fox made weight Friday.
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Antonio Vargas Returns On Feb 22

Antonio Vargas Returns On Feb 22

Main News08-Feb-19by Clive Bernath
US Olympian Antonio Vargas will return against Wilner Soto at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee Florida on February 22.
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Keith Thurman returns to prove he is the best at 147-pounds

Keith Thurman returns to prove he is the best at 147-pounds

Sub Lead25-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti
Keith Thurman returns to prove he is the best at 147-pounds
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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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Keith Thurman Discusses Returning To Action After Injury

Keith Thurman Discusses Returning To Action After Injury

Main News17-Jan-19by Clive Bernath
WBA Welterweight champion Keith "One Time" Thurman has discussed his anticipated return to the ring as he nears his return against Josesito Lopez on January 26 from Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, New York.
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PacMan vs. Broner: The best ever faces the best never

PacMan vs. Broner: The best ever faces the best never

Sub Lead31-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti
Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter in history, period. It’s not even close. By Blake Chavez
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Adrien Broner Prepares For The Biggest Fight Of His Career

Adrien Broner Prepares For The Biggest Fight Of His Career

Main News19-Dec-18by Clive Bernath
Four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “The Problem” Broner hosted a media workout at Miami Beach’s famed 5th Street Gym on Tuesday as he prepares to face Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for his WBA Welterweight Title on Saturday, January 19 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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The Teofimo takeover rolls into MSG on December 8

The Teofimo takeover rolls into MSG on December 8

Sub Lead03-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti
On December 8th, undefeated Teofimo Lopez Jr. (10-0, 8 KO’s) will make his 4th appearance at New York’s Madison Square Garden when he faces off against Mason Menard (34-3, 24 KO’s). By Bill Tibbs
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Boxing in Oz: Horn vs. Mundine, a future domestic clash, slim Lucas Browne, and Andrew Maloney not impressed

Boxing in Oz: Horn vs. Mundine, a future domestic clash, slim Lucas Browne, and Andrew Maloney not impressed

Sub Lead02-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti
Questions about Jeff Horn’s reckless use of his head have be raised by Anthony Mundine ahead of the pair’s high-profile domestic match-up at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane this Friday night. By Anthony Cocks
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Ito wins vacant junior lightweight title

Ito wins vacant junior lightweight title

Other Boxing News29-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti
Masayuki Ito traveled halfway around the world, and he will return home a world champion.
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Diego De La Hoya to defend NABF and NABO belts against Jose Salgado June 8,Travell Mazion also fighting

Diego De La Hoya to defend NABF and NABO belts against Jose Salgado June 8,Travell Mazion also fighting

Other Boxing News27-May-18by John J. Raspanti
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Raymond Merrill II lives his dream

Sub Lead16-Aug-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: Raymond Merrill II will not allow the fact that he was born deaf to stop his dream of pursuing a boxing career. Merrill made a promise to himself.

No pity, no excuses.

Growing up, he participated in sports, while inside, he raged.

His father was sent to prison when he was two years old. He finally met him when he was seven. He watched his dad self-destruct on crack and PCP. He hated his father and began to rebel by taking to street fighting.

Merrill enrolled at Cal S
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Thurman and Porter battle for bragging rights

Sub Lead20-Jun-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: They’re young, talented and champions.

On June 25th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman and former champion Shawn Porter are set to let their fists prove who is the better fighter.

Thurman, 27, is undefeated in 26 fights, scoring 22 knockouts. He was last seen in the ring 11 months ago notching a difficult win over Luis Collazo. Many remember not the fight itself but the vicious body blow that Thurman survived.

Porter, 28,
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Darnell Boone: giving back to the sport he loves

Other Boxing News05-Mar-16by Rish ap_Wiliam
By John J. Raspanti: At 36, Darnell Boone knows his days as a professional fighter are numbered. He’s toiled away for 12 years--in faraway places, and with the odds against him. Boone has battled injuries, mediocre management, and lack of support in his corner. But still he goes on, recently winning four of his last five matches. In 2014, he stopped favored Dionisio Miranda. A few months ago he took on undefeated Phillip Jackson Benson in Pennsylvania. Boone was nothing more than an
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