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Boxing Back in the Headlines for All the Wrong Reasons

10 May 2012

Boxing has always courted controversy. Whether it is debating a points decision, a contentious stoppage or discussing the politics behind the sport, it keeps it in the headlines and for the most part can be viewed as a positive. However, this week boxing has been in the headlines for all the wr...
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Britain’s New Breed of Boxers Breath Life Into Famous Old Venue

3 May 2012

Last Saturday boxing was back at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in 13 years and it was a night to remember as a new breed of young, hungry British fighters demonstrated their talent in front of an ecstatic and boisterous crowd. At one point it had looked as though the show may have to...
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Bob Fitzsimmons: Celebrating 115 Years Since Britain's First Heavyweight Champion

21 March 2012

This week marks 115 years since Britain celebrated its first-ever heavyweight boxing champion. On March 17, 1897, Bob ‘Ruby Robert’ Fitzsimmons knocked out Jim Corbett in the 14th round of their world title fight in Carson City, Nevada. A stone lighter than his opponent, Fitzsimmons was knocked ...
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Twitter: The Fighting Forum

29 February 2012

Last night I was routinely checking Twitter when I realised there was a conversation taking place between a trio of American heavyweights. Deontay Wilder, Chris Arreola and Eddie Chambers were all discussing future opponents that included each other and undefeated Brit Tyson Fury. I had previou...
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All Publicity is Good Publicity as Haye and Chisora Drum up Interest in the Heavyweight Division

20 February 2012

They say there is no such thing as bad publicity. For Dereck Chisora and David Haye this old adage may no longer ring true. The Sunday papers should have been full of praise for Chisora’s battling, yet, ultimately unsuccessful attempt at dethroning WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Instea...
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No More False Dawns: Kevin Mitchell Ready to Become World Title Contender

10 February 2012

The next twelve months could determine whether Kevin Mitchell can well and truly be considered a world class boxer. Over the last two years the 27-year-old has flattered to deceive. His performance against the dangerous and heavy-handed Breidis Prescott showed just why many observers stayed loyal to...
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Britain's Next Crop Hoping to Right the Wrongs of 2011

24 January 2012

If you are merely a casual observer of boxing then you may feel as though 2011 was a disappointing year for British fighters. At the very highest level we saw David Haye lose his WBA heavyweight title in a one-sided contest against Wladimir Klitschko, while Carl Froch was outclassed by Andre Ward in...
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The Top 10 Heavyweights of All Time

17 January 2012

To celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the most iconic sports stars of the last century, Muhammad Ali, Sportsvibe have decided to take on the unenviable task of trying to come up with our list of the Top 10 heavyweights of all time. It is a subject that has led to much discussion in the office, wi...
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$6 Million: A Price Worth Paying for the Greatest Legacy in Boxing

16 January 2012

Eight months have passed since the notorious "Thrilla in Manila" - October 1, 1975 greeted boxing fans with the climax to one of the sport's greatest and most bitter rivalries, as ‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier finds himself cradled by the referee and Muhammad Ali returns to his corner with celebratory...
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Chisora Shines in War of Words But Can he Overshadow Klitschko in the Ring?

10 January 2012

Dereck Chisora has been waiting more than a year for his opportunity to fight one of the Klitschko brothers for a world heavyweight title. The former British champion was due to face Wladimir on 11 December, before injury ruled the Ukrainian out. The fight was rescheduled for 30 April, but once agai...
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