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Mezaache Retains Euro Title/ M'baye Defeats Lynes

Anthony Mezaache successfully defended his European lightweight title for the first with a unanimous 12 round points win over Ukrainian Andrei Kudriavtsev at the Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan Arena in Hauts de Seine, France on Friday night.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Las Vegas Review Journal

McCarter in complete control

Layla McCarter, left, of Las Vegas lands a left to the head of Fujin Raika of Japan during their 10-round lightweight fight Friday at the South Point.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Ringsports.com

Alexis Arguello: 'Talk Softly But Carry a Big Stick'

One of the best pure punchers of my generation was Alexis Arguello. He was aptly nicknamed "The Explosive Thin Man." He was tall and rail thin, but his punch could stop an opponent dead in his tracks.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

TheSweetScience

Layla McCarter Wins 50th Pro Fight & Keeps Titles

A seven-year itch was cured by Layla McCarter who beat Japan's improved Fujin Raika and kept both lightweight world titles by unanimous decision on Friday by using her whole bag of tricks.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

SecondsOut.com

Ortiz Faces Questions After Thrilling Slugfest

By Matthew Hurley: For a little over five rounds Victor Ortiz and Marcos Maidana put on a fireworks display in front of a raucous crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WTNH

Alexis Arguello found dead at home

Former boxing champion Alexis Arguello, one of the best junior lightweights to step in the ring, was found dead at his home early Wednesday.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

411mania.com

Jorge Linares to Fight In October

Jorge Linares to Fight In October Posted by Ramon Aranda on 06.30.2009 Then he wants Humberto Soto next.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Press-Enterprise

Not afraid of a good fight

If Layla McCarter is not the best female fighter in the world, she's among the top three or four and spearheads a hard-charging group of women boxers eager to prove their worth.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Orange Co. Register

Maidana beats Ortiz in a slugfest

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Netscape

WBA - Watch Victor Ortiz vs. Marcos Rene Maidana live fight

Watch Victor Ortiz vs. Marcos Rene Maidana live fight >> Posted By tariusp 16 hours, 52 minutes ago in Sports Watch Victor Ortiz vs.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Desert Sun

Diaz sizes up Bradley's opponent

While Nate Campbell has an edge in experience, the former lightweight champion will have a tough time keeping up with the younger Timothy Bradley, according to another former lightweight champion, Coachella's Julio Diaz.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Desert Sun

Boxer Timothy Bradley feels safe at home

RANCHO MIRAGE - Cathedral City resident Timothy Bradley said he has prayed a long time for the opportunity to fight at home.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Florida Times-Union

NewJacksonville's Campbell to fight for junior welterweight title

JOE CAVARETTA/Associated Press Nate Campbell connects to the body of Ali Funeka during their fight on Feb.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Scotsman.com Sport - Boxing

Boxing: Arthur wants a return to Manchester

ALEX ARTHUR has received a welcome surprise reward from his wife Debbie for stopping French opponent Mohamed Benbiou in just 92 seconds on Friday in Glasgow a ' a short holiday break in the Italian capital, Rome, where the couple will spend a few days later this week.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

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TVS Television Network to Produce Boxing Illustrated Championships on ...

The TVS Television Network, the fourth oldest commercial TV network in the USA, will produce a series of six Boxing Illustrated championship fights in North Dakota beginning September 24th.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Scotsman.com Sport - Sport

Arthur's return to lightweight may lead to titanic all-Scottish clash

SCOTLAND'S newest professional lightweight contender, Alex Arthur, was once the European, British and Commonwealth super-featherweight champion before his brief abortive reign as WBO champion at that weight.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Desert Sun

Home fight for Tim Bradley

For the first time as a professional, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley will fight at home in a bout featuring two of the biggest Cinderella stories of 2008.

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NewsChannel 8

Campbell Heads West For 140-pound Challe

For Nate Campbell, perhaps the third time will be a charm. The former lightweight champion heads to old stomping grounds for a third time in search of yet another title, when he'll face incumbent Timothy Bradley for the WBO 140-pound crown on Aug.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Scotsman.com Sport - Sport

Arthur relaxed ahead of must-win showdown

WHEN Alex Arthur steps up to the scales in Glasgow later today at the weigh-in for his comeback fight against Mohamed Benbiou, he'll know it's make-or-break time in his career.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

New Hartford Pennysaver

The Ring of Honor: Boxers cherish inductions into Hall of Fame

Brian Mitchell talked about years and years of toil. All the sparring, the road work, the tough fights and the heartaches he endured through his boxing career.

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