Famed Detroit boxing gym closes

By Chuck Johnson, USA TODAY The Kronk Gym, Detroit's oldest recreation center and a boxing mecca, has closed its doors for good, city officials said this week.

Memphis mayor takes on Smokin' Joe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --For a fight, Mayor Willie Herenton's exhibition boxing match with former heavyweight champ Joe Frazier was down right polite.

Boxing: King Soliman to fight The Man
THE realisation of a WBA super middleweight world title fight between Anthony Mundine and Sam Soliman in Melbourne is just 24 hours away.

Pacquiao-Morales Trilogy Cracks One Million PPV Buys
Pacquiao-Morales Trilogy Cracks One Million PPV Buys is not only the most exciting fighter in boxing today, he's also one of its biggest draws.

Boxing hero sees end to drought
By ABAC CORDERO The Philippine Star Since winning three gold medals in Hiroshima in 1994, the Philippine boxing team has failed to deliver a victory in the Asian Games. The drought may just end in Doha.

Light flyweight champion tests positive for methamphetamine
Light flyweight champion tests positive for methamphetamine Posted 11/30/2006 7:22 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - WBC light flyweight champion Omar Nino tested positive for traces of methamphetamine after winning the title this month, Nevada boxing

Ray Mercer Returns To The Ring On December 16th
30.11.06 - Westerville, OH - Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Ray Mercer will make his return to the ring on December 16, 2006 in Charleston, South Carolina as part of the Support The Troops-Legends of Boxing Tour presented by WENPPV.

Memphis mayor takes on Joe Frazier in charity boxing match
The 62-year-old Smokin' Joe needed a little push from his handlers to get into the ring to start with, while the 66-year-old Herenton showed a bit of dance throughout the bout.


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