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Archive for October 9th, 2007

The Fighter: Mark Wahlberg Already Training

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Sports, tagged , , , , , on October 9, 2007 | 5 Comments »

I’m happy to report the story of Micky Ward, and half brother Dicky Eklund, to be captured in the film The Fighter – due to start filming in 2008 – looks likely to be a cracker. Not only have the notable talents of Brad Pitt and Mark Wahlberg been penned to play the lead roles, [...]

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Alex Arthur’s Revolving Door

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Sports, tagged , , , on October 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

It may be unfair, it may be unjust but the constant changing of trainers by Scottish Super-Featherweight contender Alex Arthur continues to bemuse most observers. For such an affable character on the cusp of genuine world title opportunities, it once again appears a peculiar time to change a such a crucial aspect of his camp.

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Ruiz, the uncherished heavyweight

Posted in Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports, tagged , , , on October 9, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Rugged former belt holder John Ruiz is arguably the most criticised heavyweight of his generation despite twice being the possessor of a world championship belt and holding victories over Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Andrew Golota. True his victory over the giant Pole was widely considered contentious but I think a little respect for Ruiz’s willingness to [...]

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