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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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Canada's Steve Claggett - close to a top-ten ranking

Sub Lead20-Nov-23by Bill Tibbs

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Sub Lead14-Feb-21by Press Release

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Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead11-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead16-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead14-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead19-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

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Sub Lead14-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

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