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Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies at 67
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has died after battling prostate and other cancers
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Mike Tyson Returns to Ring, Draws in Exhibition With Jones
Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime during the 54-year-old boxing icon’s return to the ring for a lively exhibition bout with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. Both fighters had impressive moments during a fight that was ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside
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Mike Tyson Announces Return to the Ring for Bout With Roy Jones Jr.
“Iron Mike” is back. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson announced Thursday that he will take on fellow boxer Roy Jones Jr. for an exhibition fight on Sept. 12.
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‘Iron Mike' Heading Back to the Ring
Mike Tyson, 54, will fight Roy Jones Jr., 51, in an exhibition on Sept. 12, 2020, at Dignity Health Sports Arena in Carson, California.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Agree to Two-fight Deal
An all-British world heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is a step closer
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Wilder Says Pre-Fight Costume Wore Down Legs, Wants Rematch With Fury
Deontay Wilder says an elaborate outfit he wore on his ring walk wore him down so much that he didn’t have the legs to withstand Tyson Fury in their heavyweight title fight Saturday night.
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Fury Wins WBC Heavyweight Title After Wilder's Corner Throws in Towel
Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch Saturday night before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh round.
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Ruiz-Joshua Title Fight Raises Fears of Saudi Arabia ‘Sportswashing' Human Rights Record
Anthony Joshua’s status as boxing’s rising star might not have been the only reputation on the line in Saudi Arabia this weekend, NBC News reports. British fighter Joshua on Saturday reclaimed his three heavyweight titles in a unanimous points decision. He had lost them to Mexican-American underdog Andy Ruiz Jr., who stunned the sporting world with a seventh round victory...
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Boxer Patrick Day Dies After Suffering Brain Injury During Chicago Bout
Boxer Patrick Day has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a bout on Saturday at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena, according to manager Lou DiBella.
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Boxer Says He's ‘Devastated' by Opponent's Death After Maryland Match
A boxer says he’s “devastated” over the death of his opponent after their fight at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Friday. The state has ruled he will be suspended for 30 days.
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Pernell ‘Sweet Pea' Whitaker Dead at 55 Following Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, the retired boxer who held world titles at four weight classes, was killed Sunday after being hit by a car, according to published reports.
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Wilder KOs Breazeale in 1st Round to Defend Heavyweight Belt
Deontay Wilder believes they are coming, the mega matchup with Anthony Joshua and the rematch with Tyson Fury. Until then, he moved onto some business with Dominic Breazeale. He took care of it quickly and emphatically.
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Trump's Year 3 Aims for Dramatic Sequels to Rival Originals
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a second time, he’s out to replicate the suspenseful buildup, make-or-break stakes and far-flung rendezvous of their first encounter. The reality star American president will soon learn if the sequel, on this matter and many others, can compete with the original. In his third year in office,...
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Kyle Van Noy (Finally) Confronts Max Kellerman Over Patriots Hot Takes
Kyle Van Noy got his chance to go 1-on-1 with ESPN’s Max Kellerman on Thursday, and it didn’t disappoint.
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LIII for LIII: Maine Man Continues Super Bowl Streak
Don Crisman of Maine has been to every single Super Bowl, and as a lifelong Patriots fan, these games have become more and more special for the 82-year-old.
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'Stick to Boxing': Kyle Van Noy Has Had Enough of Max Kellerman's Bad Patriots Takes
Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy wants Max Kellerman to stay in his lane.
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Boxing Day Has Nothing to Do With Uppercuts. Here's What It Is
In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it:
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Porch Pirates: How to Protect Your Packages
This is a record holiday season for online shopping, which means more packages than ever will be arriving on consumers’ doorsteps. New technology can deter porch pirates and help keep packages safe.
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Serena Williams Wins Rare Mom vs. Mom Match at Wimbledon
When Serena Williams stepped out on Centre Court to play Evgeniya Rodina in Wimbledon’s fourth round on Monday, it was a rare meeting of Mom vs. Mom.
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Weekend Picks in Southie
Eat: Publico was named Best Neighborhood Restaurant by Boston Magazine! Publico is one of the prettiest spots in the Southie with its atrium garden. Share some snacks like empanadas, tacos, and ceviche or larger plates like steak frites and fish tacos! Drink: Raise your glass! Row 34 in Fort Point won for Best Beer Program! Order up a lobster roll…