George Foreman takes a swipe at Klitschko brothers
Former boxing champion George Foreman has criticised the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, saying the pair have not been tested in five years.
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Hopkins gets rematch 17 years later
Former world champion Bernard Hopkins will battle fellow American Roy Jones in April in a rematch of their middleweight fight 17 years ago.
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Pacquiao showdown with Mayweather called off
Talks over the hotly anticipated welterweight bout between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr were aborted on Wednesday.
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Pacquiao to sue Mayweathers in doping row
Manny Pacquiao plans to sue Floyd Mayweather, his father and Golden Boy Promotions in the next few days following a row over doping procedures.
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Drug-test issue could doom Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
A dispute over doping test rules for the planned showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may jeopardise the long-awaited showdown.
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Hopkins posts unanimous decision over Ornelas
Ring veteran Bernard Hopkins beat Enrique Ornelas by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight homecoming bout on Wednesday.
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Mayweather throws down gauntlett to Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are to begin negotiations on a mega-blockbuster fight, it was reported on Monday.
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Pacquiao eyes Mayweather showdown
Manny Pacquiao hopes his stunning victory Saturday over Miguel Cotto will put him in line for a showdown against Floyd Mayweather in 2010.
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SA boxing rules need revision
Local regulations are dangerous and antiquated, writes Percy Mabandu.
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Reputations on the line in Cotto-Pacquiao bout
When Miguel Cotto was 11 years old and 156 pounds he figured the best way to lose weight was to take up boxing.
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More than just fisticuffs
Percy Mabandu’s first ringside experience is made all the more interesting by a running commentary.
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Foreman finally at peace with loss to Ali
The reminder that yet another anniversary is here had George Foreman thinking that maybe it’s time to visit an old friend.
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‘Perfect’ Pacquiao ready for Cotto, says trainer
Manny Pacquiao has overcome distractions while training in the Philippines to be in top shape ahead of his bout with Miguel Cotto.
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Pimp my punch
Percy Mabandu chats to Nick Durandt about his role as kingmaker of South African boxing.
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Roach tips Mayweather to win ‘boring’ contest
Trainer Freddie Roach has forecast a points victory for Floyd Mayweather Jnr over Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.
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Pacquiao set for fight of his life against Cotto
Manny Pacquiao expects his speed will make the difference over Miguel Cotto’s superior size in their November showdown.
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Pacquiao aiming to conquer political ring
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao declared on Friday he was determined to run for Congress next year despite a looming bout with Miguel Cotto.
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‘White Buffalo’ faces feisty German foe
Francois Botha will engage in arguably his toughest fight since his boxing comeback when he takes on German Timo Hoffmann.
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In the clearing stands a boxer
Despite numerous hardships Zimbabwe’s new hero is still a fighter.
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Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke
Ricky Hatton thinks Manny Pacquiao’s big win over Oscar De La Hoya in December was a fluke. Hatton is counting on beating the Filipino star on May 2.
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Malinga in fight of his life
Vusi Malinga is facing the most important fight of his life when he challenges WBC bantamweight king, Hozumi Hasegawa in Japan on Thursday.
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Pacquiao, Hatton finalise fight
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton on Wednesday formally agreed to fight for Hatton’s IBO junior welterweight belt on May 2.
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Pacquiao-Hatton super fight off over money issues
A planned May 2 showdown between Britain’s Ricky Hatton and Phillipines star Manny Pacquiao has been called off.
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Galada’s funeral date set
The funeral of the late World Boxing Foundation featherweight champion Ludumo Galada has been set for Saturday in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape.
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Valuev sees off Holyfield
Russia’s Nikolai Valuev successfully defended his WBA title on Saturday night with a win over former world champion Evander Holyfield.
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Holyfield eyes another shot at glory
Evander Holyfield insists he has at least one more great fight left in him.
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Age no obstacle, insists veteran Holyfield
Evander Holyfield plans to roll back the years to be crowned world champion for the fifth time by beating Nikolai Valuev in Zurich on Saturday night.
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I can make boxing history, says Holyfield
Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield said on Monday he could well become the oldest heavyweight world champion on Saturday.
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Pacquiao ready for De la Hoya ‘dream match’
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was focused and ready for his weekend ”dream match” with Oscar de la Hoya.
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Locks aren’t everything
In Las Vegas on November 22 Ricky Hatton fights Paulie Malignaggi, who had to be given a mid-fight haircut in May.
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Klitschko wins third world heavyweight crown
Exactly 1 400 days after his last fight, Vitali Klitschko beat champion Samuel Peter on Saturday to regain the WBC heavyweight belt.
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Soweto’s modest golden gloves
Bongani Mwelase, the reigning national welterweight champion, believes he is the best technical knockout boxer the country has produced.
