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Archive for November 13th, 2007

Magri, Winstone and Benn make WBC shortlist

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Sports on November 13, 2007 | 5 Comments »

Strikes me boxing is acquiring Halls of Fame faster than sanctioning bodies, but I’m never one to ignore faithful recognition of the fighters and fight figures who contribute blood, sweat and tears to the sport. In a press release from the WBC today, a short-list of nominees for potential induction into their version of boxing’s hall of [...]

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Contender, controversial and clap trap

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Contender Series, Sports, tagged , , , , on November 13, 2007 | 3 Comments »

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the premise and execution of the Contender series. Pitching together undiscovered gems, gutsy veterans and nearly men tapped into a global love of the underdog and reintroduced many mainstream and casual fans to the bitter reality of boxing. It told stories, and a fighter story is as compelling a reason for following [...]

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Low lefts, heavyweights and David Haye

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Mike Tyson, Sports, tagged , , , , on November 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

David Haye’s recent victory over Frenchman Jean Marc-Mormeck will likely prove the Londoner’s last at the 200lb Cruiserweight limit. Much though it will irritate him not to flatten Enzo Maccarinelli, the WBO belt holder, to further confirm his dominance in the division, it is clearly no longer possible for him to squeeze his muscular frame [...]

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