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Boxing

George Foreman takes a swipe at Klitschko brothers
Article
/ 18 March 2010

George Foreman takes a swipe at Klitschko brothers

Former boxing champion George Foreman has criticised the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, saying the pair have not been tested in five years.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 February 2010

Hopkins gets rematch 17 years later

Former world champion Bernard Hopkins will battle fellow American Roy Jones in April in a rematch of their middleweight fight 17 years ago.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 January 2010

Pacquiao showdown with Mayweather called off

Talks over the hotly anticipated welterweight bout between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr were aborted on Wednesday.

By Mark Lamport-Stokes
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/ 25 December 2009

Pacquiao to sue Mayweathers in doping row

Manny Pacquiao plans to sue Floyd Mayweather, his father and Golden Boy Promotions in the next few days following a row over doping procedures.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 December 2009

Drug-test issue could doom Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

A dispute over doping test rules for the planned showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may jeopardise the long-awaited showdown.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 December 2009

Hopkins posts unanimous decision over Ornelas

Ring veteran Bernard Hopkins beat Enrique Ornelas by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight homecoming bout on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 November 2009

Mayweather throws down gauntlett to Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are to begin negotiations on a mega-blockbuster fight, it was reported on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 November 2009

Pacquiao eyes Mayweather showdown

Manny Pacquiao hopes his stunning victory Saturday over Miguel Cotto will put him in line for a showdown against Floyd Mayweather in 2010.

By Greg Heakes
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/ 13 November 2009

SA boxing rules need revision

Local regulations are dangerous and antiquated, writes Percy Mabandu.

By Percy Mabandu
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/ 12 November 2009

Reputations on the line in Cotto-Pacquiao bout

When Miguel Cotto was 11 years old and 156 pounds he figured the best way to lose weight was to take up boxing.

By Greg Heakes
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Article
/ 6 November 2009

More than just fisticuffs

Percy Mabandu’s first ringside experience is made all the more interesting by a running commentary.

By Percy Mabandu
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Article
/ 29 October 2009

Foreman finally at peace with loss to Ali

The reminder that yet another anniversary is here had George Foreman thinking that maybe it’s time to visit an old friend.

By Tim Dahlberg
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/ 23 October 2009

‘Perfect’ Pacquiao ready for Cotto, says trainer

Manny Pacquiao has overcome distractions while training in the Philippines to be in top shape ahead of his bout with Miguel Cotto.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 September 2009

Pimp my punch

Percy Mabandu chats to Nick Durandt about his role as kingmaker of South African boxing.

By Percy Mabandu
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/ 18 September 2009

Roach tips Mayweather to win ‘boring’ contest

Trainer Freddie Roach has forecast a points victory for Floyd Mayweather Jnr over Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.

By Mark Lamport-Stokes
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/ 11 September 2009

Pacquiao set for fight of his life against Cotto

Manny Pacquiao expects his speed will make the difference over Miguel Cotto’s superior size in their November showdown.

By Jim Slater
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/ 4 September 2009

Pacquiao aiming to conquer political ring

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao declared on Friday he was determined to run for Congress next year despite a looming bout with Miguel Cotto.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 May 2009

‘White Buffalo’ faces feisty German foe

Francois Botha will engage in arguably his toughest fight since his boxing comeback when he takes on German Timo Hoffmann.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 April 2009

In the clearing stands a boxer

Despite numerous hardships Zimbabwe’s new hero is still a fighter.

By Thabo Ndlela
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Article
/ 31 March 2009

Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke

Ricky Hatton thinks Manny Pacquiao’s big win over Oscar De La Hoya in December was a fluke. Hatton is counting on beating the Filipino star on May 2.

By Solange Reyner
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/ 10 March 2009

Malinga in fight of his life

Vusi Malinga is facing the most important fight of his life when he challenges WBC bantamweight king, Hozumi Hasegawa in Japan on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 January 2009

Pacquiao, Hatton finalise fight

Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton on Wednesday formally agreed to fight for Hatton’s IBO junior welterweight belt on May 2.

By Greg Beacham
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/ 22 January 2009

Pacquiao-Hatton super fight off over money issues

A planned May 2 showdown between Britain’s Ricky Hatton and Phillipines star Manny Pacquiao has been called off.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 January 2009

Galada’s funeral date set

The funeral of the late World Boxing Foundation featherweight champion Ludumo Galada has been set for Saturday in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 December 2008

Valuev sees off Holyfield

Russia’s Nikolai Valuev successfully defended his WBA title on Saturday night with a win over former world champion Evander Holyfield.

By Ryland James
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/ 20 December 2008

Holyfield eyes another shot at glory

Evander Holyfield insists he has at least one more great fight left in him.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

Age no obstacle, insists veteran Holyfield

Evander Holyfield plans to roll back the years to be crowned world champion for the fifth time by beating Nikolai Valuev in Zurich on Saturday night.

By Ryland James
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/ 16 December 2008

I can make boxing history, says Holyfield

Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield said on Monday he could well become the oldest heavyweight world champion on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 December 2008

Pacquiao ready for De la Hoya ‘dream match’

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was focused and ready for his weekend ”dream match” with Oscar de la Hoya.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 November 2008

Locks aren’t everything

In Las Vegas on November 22 Ricky Hatton fights Paulie Malignaggi, who had to be given a mid-fight haircut in May.

By Tom Lamont
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Article
/ 12 October 2008

Klitschko wins third world heavyweight crown

Exactly 1 400 days after his last fight, Vitali Klitschko beat champion Samuel Peter on Saturday to regain the WBC heavyweight belt.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 October 2008

Soweto’s modest golden gloves

Bongani Mwelase, the reigning national welterweight champion, believes he is the best technical knockout boxer the country has produced.

By Lucky Sindane
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