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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 …
Sappi unit to up prices for speciality paper from July Reuters - Mon, May 13, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Sappi's Fine Paper Europe division will raise prices for certain speciality paper products by 6 percent from July 1 due to increases … More »Sappi unit to up prices for speciality paper from July
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Sappi's Fine Paper Europe division will raise prices for certain speciality paper products by 6 percent from July 1 due to increases in raw material costs, the company said on Monday. The price increase will affect coated and uncoated flexpack paper, siliconising base papers and label …
Mike Tyson, with pigeon sidekick, to star as TV cartoon detective Reuters - Fri, May 10, 2013
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will star as a cartoon detective, with a pigeon as a sidekick, in a new animated series, U.S. … More »Mike Tyson, with pigeon sidekick, to star as TV cartoon detective
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will star as a cartoon detective, with a pigeon as a sidekick, in a new animated series, U.S. cable network Adult Swim said on Friday. Tyson, who recently toured his one-man autobiographical stage show, "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth," will give …
UCI to appeal against destruction of Puerto evidence Reuters - Fri, May 10, 2013
PARIS (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal against the decision of the judge in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial to destroy evidence from the … More »UCI to appeal against destruction of Puerto evidence
PARIS (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal against the decision of the judge in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial to destroy evidence from the case instead of making it available to anti-doping and sports bodies, officials said on Friday. Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, the central figure in the …
Doping-UCI to appeal against destruction of Puerto evidence Reuters - Fri, May 10, 2013
PARIS, May 10 (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal against the decision of the judge in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial to destroy evidence … More »Doping-UCI to appeal against destruction of Puerto evidence
PARIS, May 10 (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal against the decision of the judge in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial to destroy evidence from the case instead of making it available to anti-doping and sports bodies, officials said on Friday. Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, the central figure …
Manny Pacquiao plans ring return vs. Rios in Macau GREG BEACHAM - AP - Tue, May 7, 2013
Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring Nov. 24 to meet Brandon Rios in a welterweight bout in Macau, the eight-division world champion's promoter said Monday. More »Manny Pacquiao plans ring return vs. Rios in Macau
Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring Nov. 24 to meet Brandon Rios in a welterweight bout in Macau, the eight-division world champion's promoter said Monday.
Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau Reuters - Tue, May 7, 2013
(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to fight American Brandon Rios in a 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on November 24, the Filipino's publicist told … More »Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau
(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to fight American Brandon Rios in a 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on November 24, the Filipino's publicist told Reuters on Tuesday. It will be Pacquiao's first fight since he was knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez in December, a defeat that prompted many to suggest …
Boxing-Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau Reuters - Tue, May 7, 2013
May 7 (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to fight American Brandon Rios in a 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on Nov. 24, the Filipino's publicist … More »Boxing-Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau
May 7 (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to fight American Brandon Rios in a 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on Nov. 24, the Filipino's publicist told Reuters on Tuesday. It will be Pacquiao's first fight since he was knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez in December, a defeat that prompted many to suggest …
Signed Muhammad Ali rarities to hit U.S. auction block Reuters - Mon, May 6, 2013
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Memorabilia from boxing champion Muhammad Ali's rise to sporting and cultural prominence, including a signed training robe and amateur boxing … More »Signed Muhammad Ali rarities to hit U.S. auction block
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Memorabilia from boxing champion Muhammad Ali's rise to sporting and cultural prominence, including a signed training robe and amateur boxing trophy, are expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars in Los Angeles auction. Julien's Auctions said on Monday that it expects a signed white training …
Floyd Mayweather dominates Guerrero, looks ahead TIM DAHLBERG - AP - Sun, May 5, 2013
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. did nothing to deserve the occasional boos that echoed through the MGM Grand arena during the later rounds of his fight with Robert … More »Floyd Mayweather dominates Guerrero, looks ahead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. did nothing to deserve the occasional boos that echoed through the MGM Grand arena during the later rounds of his fight with Robert Guerrero.
Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return Kieran Mulvaney - Reuters - Sun, May 5, 2013
By Kieran Mulvaney LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defense and a steady parade … More »Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return
By Kieran Mulvaney LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defense and a steady parade of right hands to dominate fellow American Robert Guerrero and retain his WBC welterweight championship on Saturday. One day short of 12 months since his …
Boxing-Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return Reuters - Sun, May 5, 2013
(fixes typo in headline) By Kieran Mulvaney LAS VEGAS, May 4 (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime … More »Boxing-Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return
(fixes typo in headline) By Kieran Mulvaney LAS VEGAS, May 4 (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defense and a steady parade of right hands to dominate fellow American Robert Guerrero and retain his WBC welterweight championship on Saturday. One day …
Klitschko stops Pianeta in six rounds to retain titles Reuters - Sat, May 4, 2013
(Reuters) - Vladimir Klitschko stopped former sparring partner Francesco Pianeta inside six rounds in Mannheim on Saturday to retain his four world heavyweight title … More »Klitschko stops Pianeta in six rounds to retain titles
(Reuters) - Vladimir Klitschko stopped former sparring partner Francesco Pianeta inside six rounds in Mannheim on Saturday to retain his four world heavyweight title belts. The Italian-born challenger briefly ruffled the champion by landing a couple of punches in the second round but apart from that appeared out of his …
Boxing-Klitschko stops Pianeta in six rounds to retain titles Reuters - Sat, May 4, 2013
May 4 (Reuters) - Vladimir Klitschko stopped former sparring partner Francesco Pianeta inside six rounds in Mannheim on Saturday to retain his four world heavyweight … More »Boxing-Klitschko stops Pianeta in six rounds to retain titles
May 4 (Reuters) - Vladimir Klitschko stopped former sparring partner Francesco Pianeta inside six rounds in Mannheim on Saturday to retain his four world heavyweight title belts. The Italian-born challenger briefly ruffled the champion by landing a couple of punches in the second round but apart from that appeared out of …
Mayweather, Guerrero square off in title fight TIM DAHLBERG - AP - Fri, May 3, 2013
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He claims to be more mature now, chastened by a stint in jail and eager to be just as much a businessman as a fighter. Indeed, Floyd Mayweather Jr. acted … More »Mayweather, Guerrero square off in title fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He claims to be more mature now, chastened by a stint in jail and eager to be just as much a businessman as a fighter. Indeed, Floyd Mayweather Jr. acted almost statesmanlike earlier this week when Robert Guerrero's father began screaming that he was a woman beater who would finally get beaten himself Saturday …
Doping trial should not penalize Madrid bid: Blanco Reuters - Fri, May 3, 2013
MADRID (Reuters) - The "Operation Puerto" trial into a doping ring in professional cycling has been "a mistake and a disaster" for Spanish sport but Madrid's bid for … More »Doping trial should not penalize Madrid bid: Blanco
MADRID (Reuters) - The "Operation Puerto" trial into a doping ring in professional cycling has been "a mistake and a disaster" for Spanish sport but Madrid's bid for the 2020 Olympics should not be penalized as a result, according to bid chief Alejandro Blanco. Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, the central figure in the …