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    May 7, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  1. Birthday shoutout: Randall "Tex" Cobb

     Randall "Tex" Cobb turns 63 years old today. He is described as a boxer and an actor, but the truth is, the public knows him for one bout and one acting role.
     Randall "Tex" Cobb turns 63 years old today. He is described as a boxer and an actor, but the truth is, the public knows him for one bout and one acting role.  The boxing match was Nov. 26, 1982, against world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Cobb...

    Tags: Boxing, Heavyweight, Punishment

    2. Apr 27, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. UFC 159: Jones defends title with first-round TKO

    When Chael Sonnen was awarded a shot at Jon Jones' Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight title despite having no fights at the weight class since 2005, many mixed martial arts observers complained Sonnen didn't deserve the bout.
    Reuters
    When Chael Sonnen was awarded a shot at Jon Jones' Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight title despite having no fights at the weight class since 2005, many mixed martial arts observers complained Sonnen didn't deserve the bout. After...

    Tags: Boxing, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Tito Ortiz, Sports

    3. Apr 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Canelo Alvarez brings it home to unify titles

    It's one thing to talk.
    It's one thing to talk. The great ones back it up. In avenging his brother's loss and letting his fists fly against a respected, defense-based, unbeaten world champion, Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unified the super-welterweight division Saturday...

    Tags: Boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Mexico, Welterweight

    4. Apr 7, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Raymond L. Klingmeyer

    Raymond Leroy Klingmeyer, a former boxer and referee who is a member of the state's boxing Hall of Fame, died Friday of renal failure at the Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 88.
    Raymond Leroy Klingmeyer, a former boxer and referee who is a member of the state's boxing Hall of Fame, died Friday of renal failure at the Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 88. "When he came into the ring, he looked like a referee. He...

    Tags: Boxing, Baltimore County, International Boxing Federation, Pigtown, Heavyweight

    5. Apr 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Las Vegas: Treasure Island to host lightweight boxing match April 12

    This post has been updated. See note below for details.
    The match is still on for April 12 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Angelo "La Cobra" Santana will take on Bahodir Mamadjonov (12-1, 8 KOs) from Uzbekistan.  [Updated, 1:58 p.m. April 8: An earlier version of this post said Angelo "La...

    Tags: Boxing

    6. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. HBO drops involvement with Golden Boy fighters

    After watching an exodus of fighters that included Floyd Mayweather Jr., Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Amir Khan to rival network Showtime, HBO announced this week it will stop broadcasting fights involving boxers promoted by Los Angeles’ Golden Boy Promotions.
    After watching an exodus of fighters that included Floyd Mayweather Jr., Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Amir Khan to rival network Showtime, HBO announced this week it will stop broadcasting fights involving boxers promoted by Los Angeles’...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Boxing, Indiana Pacers, Human Interest

    7. Feb 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. East L.A.'s Frankie Gomez ready to start campaign toward title shot

    Oscar De La Hoya said he has ordered his matchmaker to start intensifying the opposition for East Los Angeles boxing prospect Frankie Gomez.
    Oscar De La Hoya said he has ordered his matchmaker to start intensifying the opposition for East Los Angeles boxing prospect Frankie Gomez. “Without blowing smoke, he is the real deal and I want to start moving him faster than we have,”...

    Tags: Boxing, Fox Sports (tv network), Manny Pacquiao, Bantamweight, Oscar De La Hoya

    8. Jan 11, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Perez vs. Forbes highlights first Golden Boy Boxing Series event at BB&T Center Saturday

    Sun Sentinel
    Junior welterweights Johan Perez and Steve “Two Pounds” Forbes will square off Saturday night in the premier fight of the first Golden Boy Boxing Series event at BB&T Center, with three more boxing events coming in the next 12 months. The...

    Tags: Boxing, Terrell Gausha, Heavyweight, Middleweight Boxing, BB&T Corp.

    9. Dec 23, 2012 |Story| Glendale News Press

  9. Edmond Tarverdyan dominates at 'Chaos'

    INGLEWOOD – Supported by a who’s who of local fighters, backed by a zealous crowd and showcasing a devastatingly diverse striking offense, Edmond Tarverdyan battered and bloodied Dominic Gutierrez for three rounds en route to a unanimous...

    Tags: Boxing, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sports, Cruiserweight Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts

    10. Nov 24, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Boxer Hector 'Macho' Camacho dies days after being shot in head

    Hector “Macho” Camacho, a former three-division boxing champion who had 88 professional fights against a who’s who of legendary opponents stretching from Ray Mancini (whom he defeated in 1989) to Oscar De La Hoya (who beat him by...

    Tags: Boxing, Trinidad and Tobago, Shootings, Sugar Ray Leonard, Middleweight Boxing

    11. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| Glendale News Press

  11. Edmond Tarverydan, Alberto Crane ready for Chaos

    Training fighters is nothing new for Edmond Tarverdyan or Alberto Crane. Neither is standing center stage and competing. But when the roles are intertwined and come crashing to a head, things can get a little chaotic. Perhaps that’s the theme...

    Tags: Boxing, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, Bantamweight

    12. Nov 21, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Hector Camacho's condition worsens; could be taken off life support

    A friend of boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho says the former world champion's condition has worsened and he could be taken off life support.
    A friend of boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho says the former world champion's condition has worsened and he could be taken off life support. Camacho was shot in the face Tuesday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. A friend with him was killed. Doctors...

    Tags: Boxing, Oscar De La Hoya

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