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Christina Cruz heads to final Olympic trials with a mission to enjoy the journey

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07
Dec

Christina Cruz heads to final Olympic trials with a mission to enjoy the journey

NEW YORK -- Much has changed about women’s boxing in the decade-plus since Christina Cruz first put on a pair...

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26
Nov

Competitors set for USA Boxing 2020 Olympic trials

A pool of 479 male boxers and 117 female boxers has been cut to 64 and 40, respectively, for the...

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11
Jul

Can anyone douse Teofimo Lopez’s fury?

Unbeaten lightweight Teofimo Lopez never forgot when he was glossed over for the Olympic Trials, in late-2015. That rejection gave birth to fiery motivation.

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19
Aug

Claressa Shields sails past semifinal opponent to reach final on Sunday

USA Boxing’s Claressa Shields kicked up her feet and trotted around the ring. She had just landed several clean shots...

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18
Aug

Mayweather pupil Stevenson advances to gold-medal round in Rio

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will get to see the boxer he seems to be recruiting to be the face of Mayweather...

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18
Aug

Errol Spence would advise Claressa Shields to ditch boxing for UFC

If Errol Spence Jr. was managing the career of amateur star Claressa Shields, he would advise her to ditch the...

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17
Aug

Claressa Shields shows little rust, dominates quarterfinal opponent

USA Boxing’s Claressa Shields delivered a stern message on Wednesday for anyone thinking she may be rusty after a first-round...

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16
Aug

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a fan of Shakur Stevenson, wants to sign him

One of the breakout stars of the Rio Games has caught the attention of the sport’s biggest attraction. USA Boxing’s Shakur...

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16
Aug

Shakur Stevenson clinches bronze in quarterfinal win in Rio

The boxer with the 1000-watt smile continued to grin before, during and after his bantamweight quarterfinal match Tuesday in Rio. USA’s...

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15
Aug

Antonio Vargas drops bout on his birthday, fails to advance to quarters

USA’s Antonio Vargas didn’t exactly celebrate his 20th birthday on Monday like he had hoped while Ireland's Katie Taylor was...

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