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TV personality George Foreman onstage during the MTV Networks Upfront at the Nokia Theater on May 8, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for MTV Networks)

George Foreman: Boxing's heavyweights lack 'personality'

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - George Foreman certainly has the gift of gab. The former two-time heavyweight champ turned boxing promoter loves his sport and wants to see it grow. Especially the heavyweight division...
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This undated image released by the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis shows Arthur Woodley as Emile Griffith, foreground, and Brian Arreola as Luis Rodrigo Griffith in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2013 world premiere production of "Champion," by Jazz composer Terence Blanchard. Blanchard's "Champion" _ with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael Cristofer _ is based on the life of former world welterweight and middleweight champion Emile Griffith. Its world premiere comes at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis on Saturday, June 15. (AP Photo/Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Ken Howard)

Boxing tragedy inspires Terence Blanchard's first opera

Charles J. Gans, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Jazz composer Terence Blanchard couldn't have imagined how timely his opera about a gay boxer would become when he accepted a commission three years ago...
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Rapper Rick Ross and Freeway Ricky Ross (Photos courtesy of Getty images/Freewayrick.com)

'Freeway' Ricky Ross invites Rick Ross to boxing match

Lilly Workneh
theGRIO REPORT - Ricky Ross, who now mentors young people, has shown interest in fighting the heavyset Maybach Music Group MC as a way to raise and donate money to kids in need..
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Floyd Mayweather and Shantel Jackson

Is Floyd Mayweather causing his baby mama drama?

Demetria L. Lucas
OPINION - How could the boxing champion get caught in Instagram photos in the bed of his former partner?...
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Mike Tyson, a cast member in "Scary Movie V," at the Los Angeles premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. The young-adult network has announced a new animated series, "Mike Tyson Mysteries," that will feature the retired boxing champ. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

Mike Tyson stars in new cartoon show

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. lands a left jab against Robert Guerrero in the fifth round during a WBC welterweight title fight, Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Floyd Mayweather stays undefeated

Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
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...
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Usher (via Twitter)

Usher gets ready for role as Sugar Ray Leonard

Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Usher believes his dancing skills will help him in his upcoming role as Sugar Ray Leonard in 'Hands of Stone'...
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Artist chosen for Philly statue of boxer Joe Frazier

Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An artist has been chosen to create a Philadelphia statue in honor of late hometown boxing great Joe Frazier...
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Mike Tyson with his wife Kiki Tyson arrive at the opening Night Of 'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth' At The Pantages Theatre at the Pantages Theatre on March 8, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson weighs in on comeback; calls Chris Brown a 'wonderful kid'

Courtney Garcia
theGRIO REPORT - Mike Tyson has fought both in and outside the boxing ring to moderate a reputation renowned for world dominion, yet smeared by personal plight, and it has taken decades to come out clean on top...
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oxer Larry Holmes attends IWC Flagship Boutique New York City Grand Opening at IWC Boutique on April 25, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for IWC)

Ex-Heavyweight Champ Larry Holmes hospitalized, released home

Associated Press
EASTON, Pennsylvania (AP) — Former heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes is recovering at home in eastern Pennsylvania after he was hospitalized for two days because of high blood sugar...
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