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Dawson eager to finish business in Hopkins rematch

2012-02-23T06:31:33Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Evergreen boxing champion Bernard Hopkins will return to the ring in April for a rematch against Chad "Bad" Dawson, who vowed on Wednesday to finish the job he started in their controversial title fight last year. The 47-year-old Hopkins (52-5-2), the oldest boxer to win a world title, will put his World Boxing Council light heavyweight belt on the line against fellow American Dawson (30-1) on April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. ...

Dawson eager to finish business in Hopkins rematch

2012-02-22T20:12:40Z

Klitschko wants to make Chisora pay in the ring

2012-02-21T14:36:44Z

(Reuters) - WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko wants a rematch with Dereck Chisora to punish the Briton for his behaviour before and after Saturday's title bout. "Common sense tells me that I don't need a rematch but my ego, my deep interior, tells me that this man needs to be punished," Klitschko, who won Saturday's fight on a unanimous points decision, told the online edition of Welt newspaper. "I'd like to knock him out in the ring. The bill has not been paid." Chisora was involved in a brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye at the post-fight news conference in Munich. ...

Klitschko wants to make Chisora pay in the ring

2012-02-21T14:31:51Z

(Reuters) - WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko wants a rematch with Dereck Chisora to punish the Briton for his behavior before and after Saturday's title bout. "Common sense tells me that I don't need a rematch but my ego, my deep interior, tells me that this man needs to be punished," Klitschko, who won Saturday's fight on a unanimous points decision, told the online edition of Welt newspaper. "I'd like to knock him out in the ring. The bill has not been paid." Chisora was involved in a brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye at the post-fight news conference in Munich. ...

Haye wanted for questioning over Chisora brawl

2012-02-21T05:52:58Z

MUNICH (Reuters) - British boxer David Haye is wanted for questioning by German police over his brawl with fellow British heavyweight Dereck Chisora following a WBC title clash in Munich on Saturday, a police spokesman said Monday. Chisora, beaten by Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko in an unanimous points decision in their heavyweight title bout in Munich, has already been questioned and released by police over the incident in the post-fight news conference. "Of course we still want to talk to Mr Haye and question him to find out about his involvement," Munich police spokesman Wolfgang Wenger said. ...

Chisora apologizes 'wholeheartedly' for brawl

2012-02-20T18:03:33Z

Dereck Chisora apologized "wholeheartedly" Monday for the brawl with David Haye that followed his loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.

Haye blames Chisora for starting post-fight brawl

2012-02-20T16:50:16Z

David Haye blamed Dereck Chisora for instigating the brawl between the pair that followed his fellow heavyweight's loss to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko.

British boxing investigates Chisora's behavior

2012-02-20T14:47:40Z

Dereck Chisora could face sanctions from British boxing's governing body for brawling with David Haye following his loss to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko.

Haye wanted for questioning over brawl with Chisora

2012-02-20T14:43:17Z

Chisora could face boxing board sanctions

2012-02-20T12:28:27Z

Dereck Chisora could face sanctions from British boxing's governing body for his behavior before, during and after his loss to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko.

W.Klitschko wants Chisora to face 'consequences'

2012-02-20T11:21:11Z

Wladimir Klitschko wants Dereck Chisora to face the consequences for his "embarrassing and disgraceful" conduct following the British boxer's loss to Klitschko's older brother Vitali on Saturday night.

Column: Frozen by Parkinson's, still The Greatest

2012-02-20T00:05:52Z

They gathered in the bowels of the arena where most of the great fights of the last two decades have taken place, old men now all sharing one shining moment from years gone by. They had come to honor The Greatest, though whether Muhammad Ali remembered who they were or knew what it was all about was a matter of speculation that on this night would go unanswered.

Chisora released after questioning over Haye brawl

2012-02-19T19:13:17Z

British heavyweight Dereck Chisora was released Sunday after nearly seven hours of questioning by police following his brawl with former WBA champion David Haye at a post-fight news conference.

British boxer Dereck Chisora questioned by police

2012-02-19T17:51:25Z

British heavyweight Dereck Chisora was released after nearly seven hours of questioning by police Sunday following his loss in a title bout to Vitali Klitschko and brawl with former WBA champion David Haye at a post-fight news conference.

British boxer Dereck Chisora detained

2012-02-19T17:42:33Z

British heavyweight Dereck Chisora was detained by police after losing a title bout to Vitali Klitschko and then brawling with former WBA champion David Haye at a post-fight news conference.

Haye and Chisora clash in post-fight brawl

2012-02-19T12:58:33Z

(Reuters) - British heavyweight boxers David Haye and Dereck Chisora were involved in an ugly brawl following a WBC title clash in Munich on Saturday that left Haye's manager Adam Booth with nasty facial cuts. The incident occurred during a news conference after Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight belt, scoring a unanimous points decision over challenger Chisora in Munich's Olympic Hall. ...

Klitschko retains WBC crown with points win over Chisora

2012-02-19T08:34:18Z

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko retained his title on Saturday, scoring a unanimous points decision over British challenger Dereck Chisora in Munich's Olympic hall. The 40-year-old Ukrainian, whose younger brother Vladimir hold the WBO, IBF, WBA and IBO crowns, improved his record to 44 wins and two losses.

Klitschko outpoints Chisora to retain WBC crown

2012-02-19T00:24:29Z

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Vitali Klitschko comfortably retained his WBC heavyweight title on Saturday, scoring a unanimous points decision over British challenger Dereck Chisora in Munich's Olympic Hall to ensure his family maintained a global stranglehold on the division. The 40-year-old Ukrainian, whose younger brother Vladimir holds the WBO, IBF, WBA and IBO crowns, improved his record to 44-2 but was forced to go the distance against the former British and Commonwealth champion, who made more enemies than friends with his antics before and after the 12 round clash. ...

Klitschko outpoints Chisora to retain WBC crown

2012-02-18T23:54:40Z

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Vitali Klitschko comfortably retained his WBC heavyweight title Saturday, scoring a unanimous points decision over British challenger Dereck Chisora in Munich's Olympic hall to ensure his family maintained a global stranglehold on the division. The 40-year-old Ukrainian, whose younger brother Vladimir holds the WBO, IBF, WBA and IBO crowns, improved his record to 44-2 but was made to go the distance against the former British and Commonwealth champion, who made more enemies than friends with his antics before and after the 12 round clash. ...

Chisora fined for Klitschko slap

2012-02-18T17:38:17Z

The World Boxing Council has fined challenger Dereck Chisora for slapping heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko during the weigh-in.

Chisora faces fine for slapping Klitschko at weigh-in

2012-02-18T13:14:02Z

(Reuters) - British challenger Dereck Chisora will be fined for slapping World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Vitali Klitschko on the cheek during the weigh-in for Saturday's heavyweight title fight in Munich. WBC president Jose Sulaiman condemned Chisora for "severely slapping" Klitschko and said the organisation would hold a hearing to determine the size of the fine. "Boxing, even though it is violent, is a sport of gentlemen and fair play," Sulaiman said in a taped message on the organisation's website (www.wbcboxing.com). ...

Film, TV and sports stars to come to Vegas for Ali

2012-02-17T14:03:55Z

Dozens of celebrities from the sports, film and TV realms plan to fete boxing icon Muhammad Ali and raise money for brain research during a tribute in Las Vegas to be aired later on ABC.

New study tries to answer old boxing question

2012-02-16T15:35:24Z

The question has puzzled doctors since the days Joe Louis ruled the heavyweight division and boxing rivaled baseball as the biggest sport in the nation:

BC-BOX--Beating Their Brains,1st Ld-Writethru, BOX

2012-02-15T23:20:24Z

The question has puzzled doctors since the days Joe Louis ruled the heavyweight division and boxing rivaled baseball as the biggest sport in the nation:

Mayweather trashes Jeremy Lin on Twitter

2012-02-14T01:39:28Z

Not every athlete is caught up in the Linsanity.

Chisora vows to floor Klitschko in 'magic' eighth round

2012-02-13T17:55:28Z

MUNICH (Reuters) - British challenger Dereck Chisora pledged on Monday to dethrone WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko with an eighth round knockout when they meet in Munich on Saturday. "Vitali has been around a long time. He's the king of the sport but it is time someone came in who is young and fresh," Chisora told a news conference. "It is the end for Vitali, I promise you. I will end the Klitschko reign and cause a massive upset in my magic eighth round. It will be felt around the world. ...

Chisora promises 8th-round KO of Klitschko

2012-02-13T17:14:10Z

Dereck Chisora insists he can "smell fear" in Vitali Klitschko's corner and promises to knock out the WBC heavyweight champion in the eighth round of their title fight.

Ali among hundreds attending Dundee funeral

2012-02-11T00:53:54Z

Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered Friday as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness during a funeral service attended by Muhammad Ali.

Khan vs Peterson rematch set for May 19

2012-02-10T06:42:01Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Amir Khan will fight Lamont Peterson on May 19 in Las Vegas after the Briton was granted his wish for a rematch after his controversial loss to the American last December, his promoter said on Thursday. Khan lost his WBA super-lightweight and IBF light- welterweight belts in Lamont's home city of Washington in December on a split decision having been docked two points by the referee for pushing. His camp criticised the referee's actions and were shocked by television replays showing a mystery man in a hat talking with a judge ringside, prompting the WBA to order a rematch. ...

Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory

2012-02-08T20:09:19Z

Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt.

Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio

2012-02-05T06:01:35Z

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio.

Donaire outpoints Vazquez for split decision

2012-02-05T04:43:31Z

Nonito Donaire took a spit decision against Wilfredo Vazquez to win the WBO junior featherweight title Saturday at the Alamodome.

Dundee was an ambassador for boxing

2012-02-02T21:32:18Z

He saved a young Cassius Clay when he was in trouble in England, convinced Sugar Ray Leonard that he could somehow overcome the fearsome Tommy Hearns. Angelo Dundee worked thousands of corners, and had just as many stories about fighters and the games they played in the ring.

Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90

2012-02-02T08:25:43Z

There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party.

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90

2012-02-02T08:12:18Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, died on Wednesday at the age of 90. "Angelo died surrounded by family and friends," his family said in a statement. "He was very happy that he got to celebrate Ali's (70th) birthday earlier this year and also that he got to go to the Hall of Fame. "He still had much to do, but, led a full and extraordinary life." Noted for his ability to motivate and challenge the best of boxers, Angelo passed away at his home in Tampa, Florida. ...

Angelo Dundee dead at 90

2012-02-02T05:29:00Z

There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party.

Mayweather to fight Cotto May 5 in Las Vegas

2012-02-02T05:26:07Z

(Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. will challenge Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title on May 5, less than a month before the American is due to report to jail. Mayweather had requested that his three-month prison sentence for domestic battery be postponed until June so that he could compete in one more bout, an appeal that was granted by a Las Vegas judge earlier this month. ...

Ali trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90

2012-02-02T03:19:11Z

Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing's most recognizable figures, died Wednesday. He was 90.

Mayweather gets license for May 5 fight vs. Cotto

2012-02-02T00:16:58Z

Floyd Mayweather Jr. got almost everything he wanted Wednesday, receiving a boxing license and naming an opponent and a date for his next fight.

Olympic boxing great Stevenson out of hospital

2012-02-01T18:43:33Z

Three-time Olympic heavyweight boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson says he's recovering well after spending two weeks in hospital for an arterial clot.