Jim Chairusmi
6 articles · Wall Street Journal
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How Canelo Alvarez Surprised Gennady Golovkin With a Different Game Plan
LAS VEGAS?Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez is the new king of the middleweight division after edging Gennady ?GGG? Golovkin by majority decision on Saturday night. In an action-packed bout, Alvarez showed a new dimension…
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Canelo vs. GGG: The Boxing Rivalry That Turned Bitter
When the final bell rang after Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and Gennady ?GGG? Golovkin fought for 12 bruising rounds last year, both boxers raised their arms in victory. But neither fighter was able…
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Felix Verdejo Takes Another Step Toward World Title Shot
Lightweight Felix Verdejo took the next step toward a world title shot with a 10-round unanimous decision over Willian Silva on Saturday night at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. The 22-year-old…
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Puerto Rico Has a New Shining Star in Felix Verdejo
Miguel Cotto has been entrenched as the most popular Puerto Rican boxer for the past decade. But he might have some competition for that title. Felix Verdejo is quickly emerging as the…
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?Sugar? Ray Leonard on Mayweather-Pacquiao, Bout With Marvin Hagler
For all the hype over the May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, Hall of Fame boxer ?Sugar? Ray Leonard said on Friday that the mega-bout reminds him of his…
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What?s Next for Manny Pacquiao?
Manny Pacquiao is returning to the ring on Nov. 23 to fight Brandon Rios in Macau. Pacquiao and promoter Bob Arum join the Sports Retort to explain why they are fighting in…