Calzaghe's next defense: Contender finalist

NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Calzaghe's next fight is against the runner-up on a reality show. Calzaghe, the WBO super middleweight champion, will make his 20th title defense against Peter Manfredo Jr.

Sweden allows modified version of pro boxing
Organizers sought permission after altering the rules to make them similar to amateur boxing - which is allowed in Sweden - with fewer rounds and allowing doctors to stop the match.

Ike Won't Get In My Way, Vows Winky
12 Rounds Middleweight St Pete Times Forum, Florida Saturday, December 2 Live

The 'Tiger' Returns Home!
Friday night at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Gary 'Tiger Balletto (30-3-2, 25 KOs) will take on North Carolina's Matthew 'Mayhem' Strode (20-1, 9 KOs) in the main event of CES Boxing's 'Jingle Bell Pop.

No Quartey given by Ike
12 Rounds Middleweight St Pete Times Forum, Florida Saturday, December 2 Live

Sweden allows light version of pro boxing
Organizers sought permission after altering the rules to make them more similar to amateur boxing - which is allowed in Sweden - with fewer rounds and allowing doctors to stop the match.


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