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October 27, 2011

Mike Tyson a knockout in new comedy career

OPINION - Tyson has used comedy to reform his public image, flipping that movie role into various TV and Internet…
October 26, 2011

Mayweather to stand trial in Vegas harassment case

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Mayweather has pleaded not guilty, and the trial could take most of the morning before Las…
October 15, 2011

52-year-old ex-con Bozella wins pro boxing debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dewey Bozella has won his pro boxing debut at 52 years old, beating Larry Hopkins by…
October 14, 2011

Is middle-aged boxing healthy or harmful?

theGRIO REPORT - While athleticism at their ages is impressive, both match ups raise the same question -- at what…
October 11, 2011

Ageless Hopkins set for latest title defense

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - At 46, Hopkins won't duck from the changing hair color on his face. Tinged with more than…
October 3, 2011

How Sugar Ray Leonard hasn't stopped fighting

theGRIO Q&A - Here's what the champ has to say about his book, his career and why he doesn't long…
September 20, 2011

How Mayweather became boxing's black sheep

OPINION - If the roles were reversed and Mayweather was the one who delivered an intentional head-butt and was knocked…
September 19, 2011

Mayweather's win over Ortiz is right on the money

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the fight with a questionable -- if legal -- pair of punches…
September 18, 2011

Mayweather wins in 4th round knockout

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Mayweather remained unbeaten and did it in emphatic fashion Saturday night, stopping Ortiz at 2:59 of…
September 9, 2011

Female boxer has three jobs, two kids, one dream

WASHINGTON - Tori Nelson first started boxing at the age of 29, but in her pursuit for the championship Nelson's…
August 29, 2011

Is youth boxing worth the risks?

OPINION - Youth boxing programs aim to teach children discipline, promote physical fitness and provide them with positive choices, especially…
August 11, 2011

How race elevates boxing outside the ring

OPINION - While the sweet science no longer occupies the lofty perch it once held on the world platform --…
August 3, 2011

Blacks in boxing may need to get a passport

OPINION - In 2011, of the possible 68 championship belts: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO titles from each respective weight class;…
July 24, 2011

Legendary promoter Butch Lewis' legacy extends beyond boxing

OPINION - In addition to being a successful boxing promoter, Lewis also made his mark in the world of entertainment...
July 23, 2011

Legendary boxing promoter Butch Lewis dead at 65

(AP) - Butch Lewis, the colorful boxing promoter who worked with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Michael and Leon Spinks,…
June 28, 2011

Mayweather returns to ring, controversy follows

NEW YORK (AP) - It seems Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be forever linked, regardless of whether they…
June 12, 2011

Tyson, Stallone, Chavez enter Boxing Hall

CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) - Mike Tyson broke down in tears and cut short his speech while Sylvester Stallone proclaimed "Yo,…
June 7, 2011

Mayweather to return against Ortiz in September

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Mayweather hasn't fought since a unanimous decision over Shane Mosley and has repeatedly declined to accept…
May 23, 2011

Hopkins becomes oldest boxing champion at 46

MONTREAL (AP) - Bernard Hopkins became the oldest fighter to win a major world championship, taking the WBC light heavyweight…
May 18, 2011

Sugar Ray Leonard admits sexual abuse by former coach

NEW YORK (AP) - Leonard, who turned 55 on Tuesday, won a gold medal at the 1976 Games then went…