South Korea picks boxing medallist as first astronaut

Ko San, 29, is scheduled to take off in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in April 2008 and become the first Korean in space, South Korea's science ministry said.

Calzaghe puts challenges ahead of streaks
Super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe is within reach of some illustrious records.As the 35-year-old Welshman starts to think about the legacy he'll leave behind, he'd rather be known for defeating the toughest challengers than breaking those marks.

Calzaghe shuns the easy route
Super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe, who is scheduled to fight Mikkel Kessler in November, is within reach of some illustrious records.

Sycuans a heavyweight in boxing
SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS BECOMES BOXING'S NEXT HEAVYWEIGHT Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego is more than living up to its reputation as the fastest-growing and most dynamic promotional force in boxing; it's redefining the boxing industry.

Calzaghe/Kessler: Global Implications
Promoters are touting the November 3 super middleweight showdown between Joe Pride of Wales Calzaghe and Mikkel Viking Warrior Kessler in Cardiff, Wales, as arguably the biggest world title unification fight between non-heavyweight world champions

Shea: Not Just Swank's Sparring Partner
Undefeated female super featherweight Maureen Shea of the Bronx, New York, is thrilled that she will be opening the black-tie show at Cipriani on Wall Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, September 5. The card is being promoted by Tommy Gallagher


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