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Born on this day: Julio Cesar Chavez

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12
Jul

Born on this day: Julio Cesar Chavez

A supreme boxer, a devastating puncher, a multiple champion and a hero to his people. One of the all-time great...

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20
Aug

On this day: Pernell Whitaker showcases his greatness, outpoints Jose Luis Ramirez

A master of his craft. On August 20, 1989, Pernell Whitaker scored a thoroughly one-sided 12-round unanimous decision over Jose Luis...

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10
Aug

On this day: Hector Camacho outclasses Jose Luis Ramirez, wins WBC 135-pound title

A classic case of bull versus matador. On August 10, 1985, Hector Camacho scored a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Jose...

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17
Mar

Greatest Hits: Julio Cesar Chavez

SEVEN FIGHTS THAT HELPED FORGE THE LEGACY OF A MEXICAN HERO Interview by Bernardo Osuna / Translated by Diego Morilla   Mario Martinez September 13,...

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02
Apr

Pernell Whitaker’s Greatest Hits: The Sweetest Victories

Here are just six of the many performances that made “Sweet Pea” a legend in his own time.

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19
Aug

‘Sweet Pea’ at his sweetest: The 30-year anniversary of Pernell Whitaker-Jose Luis Ramirez 2

“He’s robbed us! He’s robbed us!” The date was March 12, 1988. The venue was the Stade de Levallois in Paris,...

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07
Aug

Who is the greatest fighter alive? No. 3 revealed

The question was raised early this year as a group of knowledgeable boxing people – writers, publicists and others who...

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21
Oct

NSAC: Bradley-Marquez PPV fighters test negative

Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez and the others fighters on their nine-bout card on Oct. 12 tested negative for banned substances, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

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14
Oct

Russell Jr. may be next if Salido fights Lomachenko

Undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr., who is the mandatory challenger for WBO titleholder Orlando Salido: “I’m ready for my first world title fight and can not wait for the fight to get made.”

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12
Oct

Lomachenko stops Ramirez in fourth round of pro debut

Ukrainian two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko scored two knockdowns during his fourth-round stoppage of Jose Luis Ramirez in his professional debut on Saturday.

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