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In this file Aug. 12, 1998 photo boxer Jimmy Bivins is shown outside a Cleveland gym. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

Hall of Fame boxer Jimmy Bivins dead at 92

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CLEVELAND (AP) - Jimmy Bivins, a boxing great of the 1940s and 1950s who defeated some of the greatest fighters of his time, has died at 92...
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Muhammad Ali named 2012 Liberty Medal recipient

Joann Loviglio, Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Boxing great Muhammad Ali, known for his unabashed self-confidence inside and outside the ring as well as his outspokenness on social and humanitarian causes, is the recipient of the 2012 Liberty Medal...
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Hall of fame boxer helps at-risk youth

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WASHINGTON - After spending time in prison, Hall of Fame boxer, Mark 'Too Sharp' Johnson is getting involved with the at-risk youth in his native D.C. community...
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Tyson talks about discovering Brad Pitt with his ex-wife Robin Givens

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The legendary boxer Mike Tyson in his unpredictable and erratic fashion talks about Brad Pitt, Robin Givens and his new one-man-band show 'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth' 0n ESPN...
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Chris Brown and Drake offered $1 million to box each other

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Damon Feldman, the owner of Celebrity Boxing, has made an offer to Drake and Chris Brown...
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Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, left, and director Spiken Lee announce "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth", a one man show on Broadway starring Mike Tyson, on Monday June 18, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision)

Is the joke on Mike Tyson, or us?

Kia Miakka Natisse
OPINION - The former prizefighter has paired up with director Spike Lee to bring his one-man show The Undisputed Truth to Broadway, a highly anticipated debut for both. It’s a promising pairing bound to entertain audiences, but at what cost?...
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Mayweather is the highest paid athlete

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NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes has released its list of the 100 highest paid athletes, and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., nicknamed "Money," is No. 1...
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Mike Tyson promotes new 'Black Energy' drink

Chivone Smith
theGRIO REPORT - Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson is putting down the gloves and hitting an all new market...
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Rediscovering the first African-American boxing giant

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Recently a Washington Post sportswriter chronicled the reined the first African-American boxing champ, Joe Gans...
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Ernie Els by Nick Laham for SAP on March 28 in Houson, TX.

Top boxer 'The Truth' an Olympic favorite

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DALLAS - Boxer Errol Spence Jr.'s nickname is "The Truth," that's because he is the real deal. No flashy moves or showboat attitude, he is simply one of the best amateur fighters in the world...
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