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Archive for June 4th, 2007

Briggs Chest Not Good Enough; Ibragimov Wins

Posted in Boxing, Fight Reports, Mike Tyson, Sports on June 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

I noted last week that Shannon Briggs appeared far too willing to comment on his asthma, one press release flippantly using the steroid ingredient of his medication to snatch attention for this life-long affliction, and he frequently referenced the pneumonia that preceded the March postponement of this fight. For a fighter with a history of [...]

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If in doubt, put “Tyson” in the press release

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Mike Tyson, Ricky Hatton, Sports on June 4, 2007 | 4 Comments »

Perhaps it is indicative of the surge of popularity of UFC among young sports fans, the resultant ageing demographic of boxing’s followers and the fact Mike Tyson is the last global superstar boxing produced, but the fallen champion remains the most compelling hook most lazy publicists appear able to muster to promote their fighters. Last week it was [...]

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Rhodes Flattens Buchanan in One

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Contender Series, Sports on June 4, 2007 | 3 Comments »

It’s been a while since Ryan Rhodes demonstrated the type of form he did yesterday in knocking out game Paul Buchanan in the opener. Traditionally, known for his speed of hand and elusive style – at least those were his trademarks in a youth that saw him capture the British title in record time - the [...]

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Ellis Pulls Out of Snoozowski Fight

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Reports, Sports, tagged , , , , on June 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Albert Sosnowski is the custodian of arguably the slowest burning career in heavyweight history, a professional for nine years and having accumulated a 39-1 record the Polish born fighter could be expected to be, at the very least, a top ten contender. No? No, not Albert. The globe trotting heavyweight is becoming a statistical curiosity but [...]

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