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  1. Zou Shiming Returning to Macao July 27thRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | Boxing Socialist

    Chapter two of the Zou SHIMING era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights - WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs.

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  2. Photos: Tomlinson Sucks it Up To Overcome KlassenRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Boxing Scene

    IN the face of adversity, 'Wild' Will Tomlinson overcame a brave performance from Malcolm 'Stone' Klassen to retain his IBO super-featherweight title via a controversial unanimous points decision in an enthralling battle of wills at The Melbourne Pavilion overnight.

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  3. Newcastle fighters promise entertainmentRead the original story

    Friday | Ringnews24

    Naseem Hamed once flew into the ring on a magic carpet, while Bernard Hopkins likes to enter the squared-circle with his executioner's mask on.

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  4. Butler heading to the top with Frank WarrenRead the original story

    Wednesday May 15 | Ringnews24

    Paul Butler's promoter Frank Warren says the Ellesmere Port sensation will become the next big star of British boxing following in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Naseem Hamed.

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  5. Zou Shiming headlines Top Rank's July 27 Venetian Macao eventRead the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | Ringnews24

    Chapter two of the Z ou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights - WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs.

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  6. World Champions Kirillov and Tajbert ReturnRead the original story

    Wednesday May 15 | Boxing Scene

    It will not be a huge show tonight at Giant Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia, but Sergey Mitchnik of the Baltic Box Promotions will definitely make it sound big.

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  7. Abner Mares Hints That Castellanos Could Be NextRead the original story

    Wednesday May 15 | Boxing Scene

    New WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares is strongly hinting that silver champion, number one contender and fellow Mexican Robinson Castellanos could very well be his next opponent.

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  8. Zou Shiming Fights In Macau July 27Read the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | The Sweet Science

    Chapter two of the Z ou S himing era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights - WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs.

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  9. UK News: Butler Update; Gethin vs. Diaz; Adam LittleRead the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | Boxing Scene

    Paul Butler's promoter Frank Warren says the Ellesmere Port sensation will become the next big star of British boxing following in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Naseem Hamed.

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  10. Shiming's 7/27 Return in Macao Officially AnnouncedRead the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | Boxing Scene

    Chapter two of the Zou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights - WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs.

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  11. Hopkins vs. Froch: A Cant-Miss Classic For 2013Read the original story

    Tuesday May 14 | Boxing Scene

    That means I've seen most of my generation's nominees for the greatest fight of all time, most notably the first Pryor-Arguello duel in 1982, the Hagler-Hearns mini-masterpiece in 1985 and the epic to-and-fro between Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo exactly two decades later.

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  12. Abner Mares: I Know I Can Beat Guillermo RigondeauxRead the original story

    Monday May 13 | Boxing Scene

    WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares wants the best fights possible, at featherweight or even super featherweight and super bantamweight.

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  13. Ricky Burns retains world title after Jose Gonzalez retires hurtRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday May 11 | The Guardian

    Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images Ricky Burns drew on all his considerable courage and resolve to overcome a fierce mid-fight beating and force the previously unbeaten knockout artist from Puerto Rico, JosA GonzA lez, to quit after nine rounds, the Scot's WBO lightweight title safe for another day.

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  14. Winnipeg mom gears up for major U.S. boxing matchRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | CBC News

    A world champion boxer based in Winnipeg will soon be on her way to New York to try and bring home a new title.

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  15. Mayweather Defends WBC Title Slick and EasyRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday May 10 | NewsBlaze

    Floyd "Money" Mayweather 44-0-0,[26 KO's] had no trouble whatsoever proving he's still the best fighter on the boxing circuit, beating out Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, 32- 2-,[18ko'S] by a unanimous decision.

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  16. Garcia-Lopez Tix On Sale May 11, Pics and Video InsideRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | Boxing Socialist

    Undefeated World Boxing Organization featherweight champion MIKEY GARCIA will make his first title defense, against former two-division world champion JUAN MANUEL "JUANMA" LOPEZ , Saturday, June 15, at the American Airlines Center .

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  17. Mares: I Would Only Go Back To 122 For RigondeauxRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | Boxing Scene

    Newly crowned WBC featherweight champion made a recent appearance on BoxingScene Radio to talk about his stoppage victory over Daniel Ponce De Leon.

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  18. Patrick Hyland injured - May 18 card in Poughkeepsie cancelledRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | Ringnews24

    A minor shoulder injury suffered during training camp has forced Irish featherweight contender Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland to withdraw from his scheduled main event fight May 18 at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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  19. Rigondeaux Says No Intention of Pursuing Mares at 126Read the original story

    Thursday May 9 | Boxing Scene

    WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux says there is no interest in moving up in weight to pursue a fight with Abner Mares, who last Saturday stopped Daniel Ponce De Leon for the WBC featherweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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  20. Mikey Garcia to take on JuanMa LopezRead the original story

    Thursday May 9 | Ringnews24

    Making their Dallas debut, Garcia and Lopez boast a combined record of 64-2 -- a winning percentage of 97% and a victory by knockout ratio of 87.5%. Tickets can be purchased at the American Airlines Center box office , online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet .

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