Eight canceled fights that left boxing fans wanting and wondering
Injuries, promotional disputes and other snafus led to these anticipated fights being snake-bitten.
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Joseph Agbeko reflects on his career, the brilliance of Guillermo Rigondeaux and the one that got away
Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko has described Guillermo Rigondeaux as the most technical fighter he ever faced in his career.
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Joseph Agbeko regrets taking Abner Mares rematch, Don King’s decisions
Former bantamweight titlist Joseph Agbeko says taking the Abner Mares rematch in 2011 remains the biggest regret of his career due to what he believes was sabotage on the part of promoter Don King.
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Former IBF champ Joseph Agbeko officially retires from boxing
Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko, 44, has called it quits from the sport that made him a household name in Ghana, announcing his retirement from boxing in an interview with BoxingScene.
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Mares Believes Canelo Should Face Benavidez in Last Fight of PBC Deal
Canelo Alvarez was a wanted man. Eddie Hearn, although they weren’t tied at the hip contractually, always had a leg up on the competition. The British promoter simply had the stable that Alvarez needed. Well, at least he did.
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Abner Mares Eyes Oscar Valdez Showdown: "He's A Big Name, It Would Be Great"
Competing in the squared circle appeared to be a thing of the past for Abner Mares. Following a fairly invasive surgery to repair a detached retina in 2018, the likelihood of the California resident returning to the ring was slim to none. However, as his desire to perform underneath the bright lights intensified, Mares impetuously dusted off his pugilistic gloves and made his return.
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Abner Mares, Miguel Flores - Both Felt Draw Was The Wrong Verdict
Los Angeles - In his first fight in over four years, former three-division world champion Abner Mares (31-3-2, 15 KOs) fought Miguel Flores (25-4-1, 12 KOs) to an exciting majority draw after 10-rounds in their lightweight duel.
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Abner Mares Returns, Fights To Majority Draw With Miguel Flores
Abner Mares was fit to be tied in his hometown comeback fight. The 2004 Mexican Olympian and former three-division titlist was unable to secure a victory in his first fight in more years, fighting to a majority draw with Miguel Flores. Judge Rudy Barragan (96-94) had Mares ahead, overruled by judges Patrick Russell (95-95) and Zachary Young (95-95) who scored the lightweight fight even after ten rounds in their Fox Sports Pay-Per-View undercard bout Sunday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Miguel Flores: Not Taking Role Of Opponent For Mares' Comeback Or Farewell Fight; He's In For A Surprise
A lot has been made of the ring return of Abner Mares. Miguel Flores understands the commotion surrounding his better-known foe but wants to remind fans that he’s not here to serve as just the fighter in the opposite corner.
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Photos: Cruz-Ramirez, Mares-Flores, Valenzuela-De Los Santos - Fights Set
Mares, Flores Weigh-In Photos Gallery - Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and hard-hitting top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz went face-to-face at the official weigh-in Saturday before they meet in the ring this Sunday, September 4 headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
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