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Riddick Bowe proves big flop in Thai kickboxing JOCELYN GECKER - AP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Riddick Bowe now understands why people warned him that Muay Thai is a dangerous sport. More »Riddick Bowe proves big flop in Thai kickboxing
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Riddick Bowe now understands why people warned him that Muay Thai is a dangerous sport.
Big Daddy's big flop in Muay Thai JOCELYN GECKER - AP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Wincing in pain and clutching his shins, Riddick Bowe ended his debut in Thai kickboxing with a thud in the second round. More »Big Daddy's big flop in Muay Thai
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Wincing in pain and clutching his shins, Riddick Bowe ended his debut in Thai kickboxing with a thud in the second round.
'Tapia' film on late NM boxer set to premiere AP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A documentary on the rise and fall of Albuquerque-born, multiple-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia premieres this weekend. More »'Tapia' film on late NM boxer set to premiere
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A documentary on the rise and fall of Albuquerque-born, multiple-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia premieres this weekend.
London Olympic Park to stage British title fight Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - London's Olympic Park will host top-level professional boxing bouts from September, boosting efforts to ensure that Games venues remain a lasting part … More »London Olympic Park to stage British title fight
LONDON (Reuters) - London's Olympic Park will host top-level professional boxing bouts from September, boosting efforts to ensure that Games venues remain a lasting part of the British sporting scene. Boxing promoter Frank Warren has signed an agreement to stage six fights in the 7,000-seater Copper Box Arena which was …
Boxing-London Olympic Park to stage British title fight Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - London's Olympic Park will host top-level professional boxing bouts from September, boosting efforts to ensure that Games venues remain a … More »Boxing-London Olympic Park to stage British title fight
LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - London's Olympic Park will host top-level professional boxing bouts from September, boosting efforts to ensure that Games venues remain a lasting part of the British sporting scene. Boxing promoter Frank Warren has signed an agreement to stage six fights in the 7,000-seater Copper Box Arena which …
Mayweather to face Alvarez on Sept. 14 AP - Thu, May 30, 2013
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight young Mexican star Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand. More »Mayweather to face Alvarez on Sept. 14
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight young Mexican star Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand.
Mayweather announces Alvarez fight on Twitter AP - Thu, May 30, 2013
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight young Mexican star Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand. More »Mayweather announces Alvarez fight on Twitter
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather will fight young Mexican star Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand.
Olympics-IOC sports revenue rankings Reuters - Wed, May 29, 2013
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, May 29 (Reuters) - The InternationalOlympic Committee on Wednesday recalculated the rankings of the26 sports federations in the Olympics to determine … More »Olympics-IOC sports revenue rankings
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, May 29 (Reuters) - The InternationalOlympic Committee on Wednesday recalculated the rankings of the26 sports federations in the Olympics to determine revenuedistribution from the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. 2016 Rankings Group A. Aquatics, athletics, gymnastics. Group B Basketball, cycling, football, …
Olympics-Athletics sees Olympic Games revenues cut by IOC Reuters - Wed, May 29, 2013
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia, May 29 (Reuters) - Athletics will get a lower share of Olympic revenues in the future after the International Olympic Committee … More »Olympics-Athletics sees Olympic Games revenues cut by IOC
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia, May 29 (Reuters) - Athletics will get a lower share of Olympic revenues in the future after the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday recalculated the federations' revenues according to their contribution to the Games. The 26 sports federations at the London 2012 Olympics …
Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title Reuters - Sat, May 25, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight … More »Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight title in a thrilling clash at a packed 02 Arena on Saturday. The 35-year-old Froch, who lost to Kessler in Denmark three years ago, put on a typically gutsy …
Boxing-Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title Reuters - Sat, May 25, 2013
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight … More »Boxing-Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title
LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight title in a thrilling clash at a packed 02 Arena on Saturday. The 35-year-old Froch, who lost to Kessler in Denmark three years ago, put on a typically …
Cannes documentary makers focus on Jackie Stewart, Pele and Ali Mike Davidson - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - Three years after "Senna", the hit film biography of the late Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, sporting documentaries about Jackie … More »Cannes documentary makers focus on Jackie Stewart, Pele and Ali
By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - Three years after "Senna", the hit film biography of the late Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, sporting documentaries about Jackie Stewart, Muhammad Ali and Pele are competing for attention at the Cannes Film Festival. In "Weekend of a Champion", the Polish-French filmmaker Roman …
Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency Karolos Grohmann - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, … More »Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican …
Olympics-Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
(Updates with more quotes and details) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International … More »Olympics-Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency
(Updates with more quotes and details) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old …
Olympics-Puerto Rico's Carrion makes run for IOC presidency Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on … More »Olympics-Puerto Rico's Carrion makes run for IOC presidency
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto …
Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight … More »Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain …
Boxing-Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
* Panamanian stops Lebedev in penultimate round * Povetkin knocks out Pole to set up Klitschko fight (updates with Jones win, adds details) MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - … More »Boxing-Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown
* Panamanian stops Lebedev in penultimate round * Povetkin knocks out Pole to set up Klitschko fight (updates with Jones win, adds details) MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown …
Boxing-Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko clash Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, … More »Boxing-Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko clash
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. Watched by Klitschko's elder brother and WBC champion Vitaly, …
WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional … More »WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict
MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including bags of …
Doping-WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
MADRID, May 17 (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring … More »Doping-WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict
MADRID, May 17 (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including …
Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president Karolos Grohmann - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic … More »Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president
By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing …
Olympics-Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
(Updates with more details, background) By Karolos Grohmann May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post … More »Olympics-Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president
(Updates with more details, background) By Karolos Grohmann May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a …
Olympics-International boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC post Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
BERLIN, May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee, … More »Olympics-International boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC post
BERLIN, May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing him about his candidacy. He will announce it officially next …
Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million … More »Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according to Sports Illustrated magazine. The 36-year-old welterweight - considered the best defensive boxer of his generation …
Olympics-Singapore's Ng Ser Miang to make IOC presidency bid Reuters - Tue, May 14, 2013
(Updates with AIBA urging own president to run) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic … More »Olympics-Singapore's Ng Ser Miang to make IOC presidency bid
(Updates with AIBA urging own president to run) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Thursday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday. The IOC Vice President is set to become the second …