Dougie’s Friday Mailbag (GGG-Plant, Felix Savon, strange matchups)
GOLOVKIN VS. PLANT, CANELO-GGG 3 Hey Dougie! Hope all is well. Quick question: Would it be a good idea for GGG to actively...
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Cuban boxers readying for Olympics face pro fighters Friday night
The Cuban National team will participate in this summer’s Olympic Games and to sharpen up their skills the fighters will...
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Porter Loss Gnaws Yordenis Ugas, But Cuban Channels Kobe Energy To Grind On
When he learned Kobe Bryant died, Yordenis Ugas flashed back, to 2013, when he was living in New Jersey, three...
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20-20 vision – The greatest fighter from Cuba: Jose Napoles
The Ring continues its look back at the greatest fighters ever from 20 nations. Next up is Cuba.
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Luis Ortiz pulls off stunner against Bryant Jennings
Luis Ortiz fulfilled the first part of his childhood dream of becoming heavyweight champ by knocking out top-10 contender Bryant Jennings on HBO Saturday night.
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Jess Willard-Jack Johnson: 100 years later
Today, April 5, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the world heavyweight title bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. With an incredible run-up to the bout between two incredible personalities, our resident historian, Lee Groves looks back.
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Q&A: 130-pound titleholder Rances Barthelemy
Undefeated junior lightweight Rances Barthelemy will make the first defense of his IBF title on Saturday in Connecticut. He talks about the upcoming fight and future plans, plus his escape from Cuba to pursue his boxing dreams in the U.S.
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Erislandy Lara the latest Cuban defector to reach the pinnacle
Erislandy Lara, who faces Canelo Alvarez tonight in Las Vegas, was part of an influx of Cuban amateur stars who left their homeland and brought their talents to the professional ranks.
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Alvarez, Lara bring storied boxing traditions to the ring on Saturday
Mexican star Canelo Alvarez and Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara spoke about the historic boxing traditions of their nations at the final press conference for their Showtime Pay Per View showdown on Saturday.
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‘A Cuban Boxer’s Journey’: Author discusses new Guillermo Rigondeaux book
Author Brin-Jonathan Butler chronicles Guillermo Rigondeaux’s story, from outcast amateur star to outcast world champion, and examines the consequences faced by those who leave Cuba and those who choose to stay.
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