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A Year of Memories Between the Ring and Faith
It has been one year since the passing of Pope Francis, just as he performed yet another of the many miracles that will undoubtedly lead to his canonization in the near future.…
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A Great Night of Boxing in Japan
I am writing to you from Japan, after spending some incredible days witnessing a truly marvelous event. The magic of boxing shone with renewed intensity here—a land that breathes discipline, honor, and…
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Staying active is Magsayo’s priority
Former WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo is now campaigning in the lightweight division and in no rush for a title shot. His priority is staying active to get ready for the opportunity…
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Unification next for Taduran?
Taduran (L) and Collazo. IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran’s on a roll. Last weekend, he picked up his sixth win in a row, bowling over tough Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez on a…
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Twin wins for Pinoy boxers
It was a double victory for Filipino fighters at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California last Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time) with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao applauding the twin wins…
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Andreas Cortes vs Eridson Garcia Tops Paramount Plus Card
This weekend in the sport of boxing features another Sunday night card for Zuffa Boxing this time headlined by Andreas Cortes vs. Eridson Garcia. On paper it's a pick’em bout that will…
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Waiting to beat Floyd
It’s now up in the air whether Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will end up facing off in a much-awaited rematch of the ages. An announcement was made by both camps last…
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Is Floyd chickening out?
Last February, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao would face off in a rematch of their 2015 fight on Sept. 19 at The Sphere, Las Vegas. The day before,…
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Fundora vs Thurman: Can Keith Thurman Shake Off The Rust?
This Saturday night Sebastian Fundora faces Keith Thurman in the main event of an Amazon Prime PPV. This matchup was postponed last fall after Fundora sustained a hand injury. This is a…
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Without Promoters there is no Boxing
Boxing is the only sport where absolute control by a single entity—be it a league, association, or federation—does not exist. In almost every other sport, there is a governing body that dictates…
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Loaded boxing schedule
Jerusalem (L) and Taduran (R). The country’s two remaining world boxing champions swing back into action with IBF minimumweight ruler Pedro Taduran first in line against Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez in Temecula,…
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The WBC Continues the Fight for the Good of the Sport
It brings me great satisfaction to know that the WBC is stronger than ever. We continue to fight for justice in our sport with no other purpose than to help, protect, and…
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Five stitches for Donaire’s cut
A cut caused by an accidental headbutt left Nonito Donaire, Jr. unable to see clearly from his right eye and it took five stitches to sew up after he lost to Japan’s…
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Sims vs. Barboza and Dickens vs. Cacace Headline Doubleheader on DAZN
From Dublin, Ireland, James Dickens defends his upgraded belt against Anthony Cacace this Saturday afternoon in the states. Later in the day, Kenneth Sims takes on Arnold Barboza Jr at the Honda…
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Unsung Heroes and the Value of Service
While the news flooding our televisions, social media, and newspapers—as well as every conversation we have—revolves around the crisis in the Middle East and the tragedy of a war that frightens us…
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Opetaia vs Glanton: Dana White Crowns First Boxing Champion. Is Fight Worthy?
When Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton step into the ring on Sunday, it will be Zuffa Boxing’s first ever title fight. Considering all the rhetoric about the ridiculousness of the sanctioning bodies…
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Boxing—A Spectacle of Masses and Millennial Stages
Boxing is a global sport with a vast history, capable of unleashing boundless passion among fans. Since it was first organized under a modern format over a century ago, it has delivered…
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Nuñez vs Navarrete: Knuckle Up for a Certified Banger
This Saturday night from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Eduardo Nuñez and Emanuel Navarrete knuckle up in what all but guarantees to be an absolute banger. Eduardo’s resume is not…
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The Return of Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to become the new World Boxing Council welterweight world champion, and he did so in emphatic fashion, dropping the champion in the first round and setting the…
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Date set for Manny-Money 2
A date is set for the much-awaited, long-overdue rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. It’s on Sept. 19 and the fight will be a 12-rounder at the 18,600-seat Sphere in Las…
