The Real Samuel Peter Has Arrived
Samuel Peter may be the “Nigerian Nightmare” in the ring, but to fans of the heavyweight division, he may have fulfilled a long-awaited dream Saturday.
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Ten Fighters, Ten New Year's Resolutions
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, almost everyone has one. Whether they choose to share it or not is another question. As we reflect on an interesting 2006, it’s time to reveal 10 boxers’ 2007 resolutions.
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Who Turned the Lights Off?
It’s fitting that heavyweight James Toney’s nickname is “Lights Out.” After losing Sept. 2 to power puncher Samuel Peter and fighting to a draw with Hasim Rahman March 18, the 233-pound Toney showed that light is not even in his dietary vocabulary. No light salad dressing, no light potato chips. Heck, light beer may not even fit in to Toney’s nutrition pyramid.
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So Long Bernard, Thanks For The Memories
ATLANTIC CITY - Bernard Hopkins was finished. After two consecutive losses in 2005 to Jermain Taylor, the former undisputed middleweight champion was supposed to have nothing left in the tank. Critics said the man known as The Executioner had little chance to pull out a victory against IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver June 10 in Atlantic City. They said Bernard was too old, while Tarver was too heavy, too big, and too strong to overcome.
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