Dominik Britsch Continues Comeback on December 12
German middleweight Dominik Britsch (29-2-1) continues his comeback with a fight against an opponent to be announced on December 12th at the Kings Casino in Rozvadov (Czech Republic).
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Boyd Melson Hosting 10/15 “Fighting for the Cure” Gala
New York, NY (September 24, 2015) – WBC-USNBC junior middleweight champion Boyd Melson and Christan Zaccagnino, Founders of Team Fight to Walk, will host the organization’s third annual “Fighting for the Cure” benefit gala Thursday, October 15 at 6:15 pm at the Beckwith Pointe in New Rochelle, NY.
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Review: A Man’s World: The Double Life of Emile Griffith
By Thomas Gerbasi - Unfortunately, I only met Emile Griffith once. It had to be around 1998 or 1999, at an event Gerry Cooney’s F.I.S.T. organization was throwing at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. There were plenty of heavyweights there that night, and not just “Gentleman Gerry.” Former middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo and I got lost trying to find the Staten Island Ferry, and another 160-pound titleholder, Jake LaMotta, asked me how much I was paying him when I inquired about an interview. But the highlight had to be meeting Emile Griffith, the Hall of Famer who once ruled the welterweight and middleweight divisions back when being a champion meant you were something special, and not just one of dozens holding the same belts. I was a bit awestruck to see the man who my father always talked about as one of the best of the best, but I still approached him, and everything you’ve heard about Griffith being the kindest and most affable gentleman you will ever meet in boxing was true. We chatted for a few minutes and I then committed the Cardinal Sin for a then-aspiring writer. I asked him to sign my notebook, prefacing it with “I know this isn’t professional…” He laughed and said “Don’t you worry about that” as he gave me one of the few autographs I’ve picked up over the years. The next day, still riding on a cloud, I told a buddy of mine about meeting Griffith. He startled me when he blurted out “Did he try to hit on you?”
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Daily Bread Mailbag: Mayweather/IV, PEDs, More
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns as Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards tackles questions on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. IV scandal, various picks for some of the most anticipated upcoming fights, thoughts on the Mayweather-Berto event, views on past boxers who wasted their talent and blew expectations, and more.
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Granados Battles Takahashi, Quiet Cannon in Montebello
Boxing returns to the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California tonight. Adrian Granados will fight Gaku Takahashi at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, a suburb of Los Angeles. The eight round bout will top a 'Battle of the Rising Stars' card, which is promoted by All Star Boxing Promotions.
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Henry Rivalta Inks New Talent in Aguascalientes
Probox management signed managerial agreements with some top talent in Aguascalientes: Henry Rivalta, traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico in order to sign agreements in with a large group of boxers who will now be under the direction of Rivalta and Garry Jonas. Among those signed include José Miguel Borrego, Humberto Velasco, Fernando Marin, Mario "Triturador” 'Diaz, Diego Ignacio Garduño.
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USADA Fires Back at Hauser Over Multiple Allegations
On September 9, 2015, SB Nation posted an article written by Mr. Thomas Hauser that contained no less than 40 inaccurate facts and misleading statements, as well as quotes from un-named, un-informed or self-interested sources about USADA and our role in anti-doping in the sport of professional boxing. In order to provide truthful and accurate facts, and to stop the perpetuation of further rumors, speculation and false information, USADA has provided a detailed 25 page fact correction of the full article which can be found HERE. We have also included a brief overview of some of the most egregious inaccuracies below.
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Boxing Rocked Again as Fighter Dies After KO in One
Boxing has been rocked by the death of Eastern Cape featherweight Mzwanele Kompolo. Kompolo died after he was knocked out in the first round of a fight against Siphenathi Quampi at the weekend. Boxing SA has confirmed the boxer’s death and the minister of sport, Fikile Mbalula, has expressed his sadness.
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Thomas Hauser Responds Back To USADA's Statements
Statement of Thomas Hauser with Regard to the September 17, 2015, Comments by USADA. USADA’s response is long on verbiage and short on documented facts. I intend to write another longform article on this subject at some point in the future. For now, I note the following: (1) The USADA statement goes to great lengths to discredit Victor Conte, attacking him on three separate occasions for past misdeeds (which I referenced in “Can Boxing Trust USADA?”). USADA also states that I “cherry picked Jeff Novitzky’s response to questions posed to him by Mr. Rogan regarding Victor Conte.”
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Zsolt Bedak To Face Nick Otiendo on September 19
Hungarian super bantamweight contender Zsolt Bedak (24-1) takes on Kenyan Nick Otiendo (29-10) in the headliner of Felix-Promotion´s show in Szentes on Saturday (Sep 19) in a scheduled ten rounder. Cruiserweight Imre Szello (7-0) is in against experienced Belgian journeyman Ismail Abdul (56-35-2) and light heavyweight Richard Baranyi (12-1) faces Daniel Wanyonyi (21-7-2).
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