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Fury and new trainer an 'excellent match' ahead of Wilder rematch
Andy Lee feels a change in trainer will lead to a different mindset for Tyson Fury when he faces Deontay Wilder again in 2020.
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Dec 23rd 2019, 3:35 PM
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Freddie Roach says preparing Pacquiao for Mayweather bout saves him from suicide
The trainer thinks his Parkinsons medication causes suicidal thoughts.
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Apr 20th 2015, 12:27 PM
# RIP
Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90
‘Dundee died in his apartment in Tampa, Florida, Wednesday night at the age of 90, and with him a part of boxing died, too.’
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Feb 2nd 2012, 9:23 AM
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Seconds out… here’s the best and worst from boxing this year
Boxing was not at it’s best in 2011, according to Gavin Grace, but there is still plenty to mull over as we look back on the year that was inside the ring.
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Dec 30th 2011, 3:28 PM
# Editor's picks
Roach may be confident but Khan needs to be vigilant
Amir Khan steps into the ring against Lamont Peterson knowing that overconfidence could be his undoing…
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Dec 10th 2011, 12:14 PM
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Is a comeback on the cards for David Haye?
Plus: an update on Cotta vs. Margarito and all the news from the Olympic Test event in London.
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Nov 26th 2011, 3:53 PM
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Pac-Man and Marquez get ready to rumble...
A short seven years have passed since their first meeting, which like tonight was held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This one’s a must-see.
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Nov 12th 2011, 9:10 AM
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Michael Katsidis and the last temptation of Ricky Hatton
Also this week: a look at James Toney’s career-ending loss to Denis Lebedev in Moscow and a look back at George Foreman’s historic 1994 title fight with Michael Moorer.
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Nov 5th 2011, 5:25 PM
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Pacquiao v. Mayweather: ifs, buts and maybes
Gavin Grace takes a look at the fight that the sporting world is begging for. Also this week: Lennox Lewis’s breakthrough and a big night for Dean Byrne.
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Oct 29th 2011, 3:03 PM
# Corner man
Baku both good and bad for Ireland
After a mixed week at the World Championships, Gavin Grace takes a look at what comes next for Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls.
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Oct 8th 2011, 9:17 AM
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Lee tantalisingly close to his shot at the big one
Limerick man has been linked with a chance at the world title for some time, but that hasn’t come off, in part because of a lack of coherent management and promotion.
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Oct 1st 2011, 1:10 PM
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Did the BBC land another blow on amateur boxing's credibility?
Extremely difficult as it would be to fix an Olympic boxing match in practice, any perception of corruption would damage the sport’s reputation, perhaps beyond repair.
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Sep 24th 2011, 1:16 PM
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Dudey ready to bounce back against Prescott
Tonight’s going to be a busy night of boxing at home and abroad. Gavin Grace takes us through it.
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Sep 10th 2011, 12:26 PM
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Busy boxers seek to increase Ireland's medal haul
As Irish boxing prepares for a big month, Gavin Grace rounds-up all the latest news.
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Aug 27th 2011, 1:12 PM
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Chisora-Fury a worthy appetiser on a thrilling fight night
Don’t ignore this evening’s British Heavyweight Title fight – it has all the ingredients of a classic, writes Gavin Grace.
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Jul 23rd 2011, 2:24 PM
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Different ball game for Woodhouse
A decade ago Birmingham City paid Sheffield United £1 million for the then 20-year old Curtis Woodhouse. Tonight, in Liverpool, he faces the biggest test of his career – in the ring.
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Jul 16th 2011, 1:18 PM
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The good and bad of Ireland's Turkish delight
Two gold medals gets a promising weekend for Irish boxing underway.
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Jun 25th 2011, 11:34 AM
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Revealed: Floyd Mayweather's kind gesture for former opponent
Though the two were never friends, Floyd took it upon himself to cover the costs of former opponent Genaro Hernandez’s funeral.
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Jun 18th 2011, 11:10 AM
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'Quiet Man' Murray up against the Rock and a hard place
Cavan’s boxing hope takes on hometown favourite Gavin Rees in Cardiff tonight.
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Jun 4th 2011, 12:56 PM
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All quiet on the boxing front this weekend
The days of boxing chiefs scheduling high-profile bouts on busy sports weekends are long gone.
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May 28th 2011, 1:58 PM
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Familiarity breeds contempt for DeGale and Groves
It’s friends reunited in tonight’s intriguing showdown of former gym mates.
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May 21st 2011, 11:12 AM
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Pac-Man's Sugar snorefest shows what's wrong with boxing still
It’s been another busy week between the ropes. Gavin Grace reflects on Manny’s latest victory, the goings-on in Hamburg and Amir Khan’s next move.
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May 14th 2011, 12:57 PM
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Pacman power far from sweet for Sugar Shane
It might be a bridge too far for ageing Mosely but the Las Vegas bout with Manny Pacquaio tonight is a must-watch.
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May 7th 2011, 11:50 AM
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Barker gunning for Macklin
Gavin Grace straps his hands and delivers an impressive combination of boxing news and analysis.
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Apr 30th 2011, 10:37 AM
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No rematch on the cards for Dudey
“McCloskey’s promoters may class the rematch as ‘the fight that everyone wants to see’ but the truth is that the Dungiven man has lost his chance, even if that was not his own fault.”
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Apr 23rd 2011, 1:17 PM
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Khan do? Irish hope Paul McCloskey aiming for famous win in Manchester?
It’s not going to be on Sky Sports any more, but one of the biggest fights in Irish boxing this year will be worth a watch.
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Apr 16th 2011, 9:27 AM
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Expect fireworks as brave duo meet in Vegas
Gavin Grace pulls on the gloves and delivers an impressive combination of boxing news.
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Apr 9th 2011, 12:03 PM
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Macklin goes his own way
Gavin Grace has boxing against the ropes and is going to deliver some heavy body blows until he gets all the news.
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Apr 2nd 2011, 9:50 AM
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A week to forget for Irish boxing
Gavin Grace counts back on a knock-out seven days for Irish boxers.
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Mar 26th 2011, 11:00 AM