May 23, 2013

Boxing: WBO to review Pacquiao-Bradley title bout

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(R-L) Manny Pacquiao lands a left to the head of Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (June 8, 2012 – Source: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — One of boxing’s major sanctioning bodies will review Timothy Bradley’s [...]

Boxing: Rios gets ‘disgraceful’ split decision victory against Abril

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John Murray (R) of Great Britain throws a punch against Brandon Rios of the United States in the frist round during the WBA World Lightweight Title fight at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 2011 in New York City. (December 2, 2011 – Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — In [...]

Boxing: Thomas Hearns, first four-division champ, tops new Hall of Fame class

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CANASTOTA, New York (AP) – Freddie Roach, the reigning five-time Trainer of the Year, and Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, the first man to win titles in four divisions, top a list of 13 people elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum. Hearns, who won five titles altogether, compiled a 155-8 amateur record and [...]

Mayweather, Ortiz get physical during Friday’s weigh-in

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Floyd Mayweather speaks to the media prior to his workout training session at his gym on September 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (September 5, 2011 – Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) – LAS VEGAS – When Floyd Mayweather grabbed WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz by the throat at [...]