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Promoter Luis DeCubas: From Roberto Duran to Hall of Fame doorstep

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07
Dec

Promoter Luis DeCubas: From Roberto Duran to Hall of Fame doorstep

Change can be a blessing or a curse, sometimes both. Veteran promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. has seen a lot across...

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30
Jul

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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10
Jun

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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29
Jan

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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06
Oct

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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20
Dec

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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04
Apr

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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02
Oct

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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12
Jul

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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10
Jul

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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