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• Update: Errol Spence Charged With DWI

  17-10-2019 23:32 via boxinginsider.com
  by: Sean Crose
  “No broken bones,” Errol Spence Jr reported on social media Wednesday (in a now deleted post). “I'm a savage!!” While he's hardly a savage outside of the ring, the undefeated welterweight titlist is fortunate to have lived through a stunning car crash last week while driving his white Ferrari through Dallas in the wee hours of the morning. Video footage shows the car literally flipping through the air and kicking up dust and debris before finally landing i
  
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• Claressa Shields: Sportswoman of the Yearhttps://fightnews.com/claressa-shields-sportswoman-of-the-year/58134 …

  17-10-2019 22:43 via twitter.com
  Claressa Shields: Sportswoman of the Yearhttps://fightnews.com/claressa-shields-sportswoman-of-the-year/58134 …
  
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• Gervonta Davis vs Yuriorkis Gamboa Goes Down December 28th

  17-10-2019 21:31 via boxinginsider.com
  By: Hans Themistode
  After making a move to the Lightweight division, former Super Featherweight champion Gervonta Davis (22-0, 21 KOs) will be waisting no time as he will fight for a world title in his next fight.After struggling to make weight at the Super Featherweight division for quite some time, Davis earlier this year, decided it was best for him to move up to a new weight and relinquish his title in the process.On December 28th, he will attempt to become a two weight world champion when
  
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• UFC on ESPN 6: Reyes vs. Weidman

  17-10-2019 21:27 via boxinginsider.com
  By: Jesse Donathan
  UFC on ESPN 6 is scheduled to take place Friday, October 19, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts live on ESPN 2 starting at 9:00 PM EST with a main event showcase between Dominick “The Devastator” Reyes (11-0, 6 KOs) and Chris “The All-American” Weidman (14-4, 6 KOs).The evenings co-main event will feature a rematch between Jeremy Stephens (28-16, 19 KOs) and Yair Rodriguez (12-2, 4 KOs), whose first bout ended in a wild no contest last mont
  
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• Heavyweights Flores-Heredia collide Nov 7https://fightnews.com/heavyweights-flores-heredia-collide-nov-7/58121 …

  17-10-2019 18:54 via twitter.com
  Heavyweights Flores-Heredia collide Nov 7https://fightnews.com/heavyweights-flores-heredia-collide-nov-7/58121 …
  
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• Jermall Charlo defends against Dennis Hogan on Dec.7 LIVE on Showtime

  17-10-2019 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo will defend his title against highly-ranked contender Dennis Hogan Saturday, December 7 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by unbeaten middleweight star […]
  Read full article: Jermall Charlo defends against Dennis Hogan on Dec.7 LIVE on Showtime @Boxing News 24
  
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• Canelo Alvarez open to facing Tyron Woodley in boxing match

  17-10-2019 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Dan Ambrose: Superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez says he would be willing to face 37-year-old former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match, according to Univision. Woodley, who is coming off of a loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235, has expressed interest in facing Canelo Alvarez (52-1-2, 35 KOs) in a boxing […]
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• Already missing all the action from #USABEQ19! Luckily, #USABLCQ is just around the corner https://twitter.com/Columbus_Sports/status/1184851622188466177 …

  17-10-2019 17:21 via twitter.com
  Already missing all the action from #USABEQ19! Luckily, #USABLCQ is just around the corner https://twitter.com/Columbus_Sports/status/1184851622188466177 …
  
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• Fitzgerald: Anfield rematch, Fowler?

  17-10-2019 17:13 via skysports.com
  
  Scott Fitzgerald says a British title victory over Ted Cheeseman could set up a rematch with Anthony Fowler - and would happily fight the Liverpudlian again at Anfield.
  
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• We just posted the latest @TrueSport article! Be sure to check out "Why It's Important to Avoid Tension on the Sidelines" NOW! https://go.teamusa.org/2P286cN  For more @TrueSport resources: http://LEARN.TrueSport.org pic.twitter.com/UDnhieCWZP

  17-10-2019 17:10 via twitter.com
  We just posted the latest @TrueSport article! Be sure to check out "Why It's Important to Avoid Tension on the Sidelines" NOW!https://go.teamusa.org/2P286cN For more @TrueSport resources: http://LEARN.TrueSport.org pic.twitter.com/UDnhieCWZP
  
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• Joshua to welcome Chisora for sparring

  17-10-2019 16:57 via skysports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua and Derek Chisora will lock horns in sparring as they both prepare for high-stakes heavyweight fights.
  
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• Chisora predicts Tyson Fury DISASTER in Wilder rematch

  17-10-2019 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Tim Royner: Dereck Chisora believes that Tyson Fury is heading for disaster in his rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in February 2020. Chisora thinks Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) has lost too much weight, and after seeing his last fight against Otto Wallin, he thinks he needs to train more. Fury beat Wallin […]
  Read full article: Chisora predicts Tyson Fury DISASTER in Wilder rematch @Boxing News 24
  
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• BOXING: Grieving the death of his best friend, Meriden's Bongochea captures USA Boxing Eastern Elite Qualifier - Meriden Record-Journal

  17-10-2019 15:21
  BOXING: Grieving the death of his best friend, Meriden's Bongochea captures USA Boxing Eastern Elite Qualifier  Meriden Record-Journal
  
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• The Loss Of Patrick Day Is Particularly Painful for Charles Conwell

  17-10-2019 14:54 via boxinginsider.com
  By: Sean Crose
  “Dear Patrick Day,” undefeated super welterweight Charles Conwell wrote in an open letter made public on Monday, “I never meant for this to happen to you. All I ever wanted to do was win. If I could take it all back I would no one deserves for this to happen to them.” Conwell was addressing his opponent from last Saturday night in Chicago, Patrick Day, of Freeport, New York. Conwell stopped Day in the 10th round on the undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk-Chazz
  
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• Gvozdyk and Beterbiev Ready to Brawl in Light Heavyweight Unification Showdown

  17-10-2019 14:33 via boxinginsider.com
  IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev and WBC light heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk ended their fight promotion obligations Wednesday at the office of Hall of Fame promoter J Russell Peltz. They posed for pictures in front of the fight poster for the legendary 1962 light heavyweight championship fight between Doug Jones and Harold Johnson, which took place at the old Philadelphia Arena.
  Beterbiev and Gvozdyk will add to the city's light heavyweight legacy Friday even
  
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• Ritson-Davies vie for world title shot

  17-10-2019 14:20 via skysports.com
  
  Lewis Ritson and Robbie Davies Jr will fight for an opportunity to challenge for a world title, as well as bragging rights, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
  
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• Lineal Light Heavyweight Crown on the Line Between Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Artur Beterbiev

  17-10-2019 14:12 via boxinginsider.com
  By: Robert Aaron Contreras
  Recently, Tyson Fury’s out-of-competition shenanigans and in-ring disappointment seem to have ramped up the talk of “lineal championships.” But the only one actually on the line this week is the light heavyweight crown between Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0, 14 KO) and Artur Beterbiev (14-0, 14 KO), set for Friday, Oct 18, on ESPN.
  Currently it is Gvozdyk with the lineage in tow. He staked his claim over Adonis Stevenson at the end of 2018. The 32-year-old
  
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• Manny Pacquiao honored https://fightnews.com/manny-pacquiao-honored/58102 …pic.twitter.com/vA8a0B96g5

  17-10-2019 10:25 via twitter.com
  Manny Pacquiao honored https://fightnews.com/manny-pacquiao-honored/58102 …pic.twitter.com/vA8a0B96g5
  
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• Kovalev: I should beat Canelo https://fightnews.com/kovalev-i-should-beat-canelo/58098 …pic.twitter.com/UMD74e9GtL

  17-10-2019 09:58 via twitter.com
  Kovalev: I should beat Canelo https://fightnews.com/kovalev-i-should-beat-canelo/58098 …pic.twitter.com/UMD74e9GtL
  
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• Spence Jr charged with drink-driving

  17-10-2019 09:18 via skysports.com
  
  Errol Spence Jr has been discharged from a hospital and charged with drink-driving after crashing his speeding Ferrari.
  
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• Sports schools with a focus on MMA and boxing in the USA - FightNights

  17-10-2019 09:00
  Sports schools with a focus on MMA and boxing in the USA  FightNights
  
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• BOXING: Grieving the death of his best friend, Meriden's Bongochea ... - Meriden Record-Journal

  17-10-2019 09:00
  
  BOXING: Grieving the death of his best friend, Meriden's Bongochea ...  Meriden Record-Journal
  
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• Merhy-Zsello clash for WBA interim cruiser belthttps://fightnews.com/merhy-zsello-clash-for-wba-interim-cruiser-belt/58096 …

  17-10-2019 08:25 via twitter.com
  Merhy-Zsello clash for WBA interim cruiser belthttps://fightnews.com/merhy-zsello-clash-for-wba-interim-cruiser-belt/58096 …
  
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• Weights from Dallashttps://fightnews.com/weights-from-dallas-3/58094 …

  17-10-2019 08:15 via twitter.com
  Weights from Dallashttps://fightnews.com/weights-from-dallas-3/58094 …
  
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• Spence charged with drunk drivinghttps://fightnews.com/spence-charged-with-drunk-driving/58090 …

  17-10-2019 07:07 via twitter.com
  Spence charged with drunk drivinghttps://fightnews.com/spence-charged-with-drunk-driving/58090 …
  
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• Chisora leaves door open to Parker

  17-10-2019 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Derek Chisora has goaded Joseph Parker by saying "I had a feeling he would pull out" of their scheduled fight – and remains willing to fight at a later date.
  
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• Patrick Day: Gone Too Soon

  17-10-2019 05:45 via boxinginsider.com
  By: Hans Themistode
  The life of a boxer isn't an easy one. Unlike other sports, an athlete can return home to his family and friends. Combat sports on the other hand, doesn't always allow that to happen.Fighters know and accept the risk that are associated with it. For them, the chance to bask in glory is well worth the price of admission. The loved ones of these fighters would beg to differ.On October 12th, 2019 at the Wintrust arena, in Chicago, boxer Patrick Day entered the ring. Everything
  
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• Julian Williams: Canelo might be over his head against Kovalev

  17-10-2019 05:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Sean Jones: IBF/WBA junior middleweight champion Julian ‘J-Rock’ Williams believes that Saul Canelo Alvarez might be in over his head in moving up to light heavyweight to take on WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev on November 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) notes […]
  Read full article: Julian Williams: Canelo might be over his head against Kovalev @Boxing News 24
  
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• Huge congrats to @Claressashields Well deserved!https://twitter.com/womenssportsfdn/status/1184647883842379776 …

  17-10-2019 05:07 via twitter.com
  Huge congrats to @ClaressashieldsWell deserved!https://twitter.com/womenssportsfdn/status/1184647883842379776 …
  
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• Gervonta Davis to fight Yuriorkis Gamboa on Dec. 28 on Showtime

  17-10-2019 03:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Chris Williams: In massively appealing fight, it’s just been revealed that Gervonta Davis will be fighting former WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa on December 28 Showtime, according to @MikeCoppinger. Davis (22-0, 21 KOs) and the 2004 Olympic gold medalist Gamboa (30-2, 18 KOs) will be battling for the vacant World Boxing Association World lightweight […]
  Read full article: Gervonta Davis to fight Yuriorkis Gamboa on Dec. 28 on Showtime @Boxing News 24
  
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• Errol Spence first words since car crash

  17-10-2019 02:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Dean Berman: Errol Spence Jr. took to social media for the first time since his terrible car accident last week. The tough as nails IBF/WBC welterweight champion Spence Jr. (26-0, 21 KOs) wanted to let his many followers know that he’s doing OK, and he got out out of the accident without suffering any […]
  Read full article: Errol Spence first words since car crash @Boxing News 24
  
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• Ryota Murata to defend against Steven Butler on Dec.23 on ESPN+

  17-10-2019 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Allan Fox: Ryota Murata (15-2, 12 KOs) will be defending his WBA ‘regular’ middleweight title on December 23 against challenger Steven Butler (28-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. Murata-Butler will be the headliner on the card on ESPN+. The Murata vs. Butler fight was announced on Wednesday during a news […]
  Read full article: Ryota Murata to defend against Steven Butler on Dec.23 on ESPN+ @Boxing News 24
  
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• Our thoughts and prayers are with the Day family and his friends during this time.https://twitter.com/premierboxing/status/1184593587410915328 …

  17-10-2019 00:41 via twitter.com
  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Day family and his friends during this time.https://twitter.com/premierboxing/status/1184593587410915328 …
  
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• Charges filed in assault against trainer Bashirhttps://fightnews.com/charges-filed-in-assault-against-trainer-bashir/58081 …

  17-10-2019 00:40 via twitter.com
  Charges filed in assault against trainer Bashirhttps://fightnews.com/charges-filed-in-assault-against-trainer-bashir/58081 …
  
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• Boxer Patrick Day dies aged 27

  17-10-2019 00:40 via skysports.com
  
  American boxer Patrick Day has died, aged 27, four days after suffering a brain injury in his fight against Charles Conwell in Chicago.
  
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• Projecting Usyk’s Chances Against Wilder, Fury, Ruiz, Joshua

  17-10-2019 00:31 via boxinginsider.com
  By Jonah Dylan
  Aleksandr Usyk made a successful heavyweight debut this weekend when he beat short-notice replacement Chazz Witherspoon by 7th round stoppage. We learned nothing, because this was basically just a showcase. But let’s project Usyk’s chances against the top heavyweights, because he’s heading for big things in 2020.Deontay Wilder
  Here’s the thing: there’s no one who can withstand the punch Wilder destroyed Dominic Breazeale with. If he lands that, again
  
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• STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PATRICK DAY

  17-10-2019 00:15 via boxinginsider.com
  Patrick Day passed away today, October 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, October 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. He was surrounded by his family, close friends and members of his boxing team, including his mentor, friend and trainer Joe Higgins. On behalf of Patrick's family, team, and those closest to him, we are grateful for the prayers, expressions of support and outpouring of love for Pat that have been so obvious since
  
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