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Floyd Mayweather Jr. moves on in absence of fight with Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS — The two prime ribs of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, continue to create their sizzle separately.
Their fight of the century, any century, seems to be going the way of the Edsel and the eight-track tape. Passage of time...Tags: Los Angeles Times Columnists, Oscar De La Hoya, Abusive Behavior, Bill Dwyre, Punishment
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Joe Frazier dies at 67; heavyweight champ had epic bouts with Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier, the heavyweight boxing champion who in 1971 became the first fighter to defeat Muhammad Ali, then lost two epic rematches including a ferocious battle known as the "Thrilla in Manila," died Monday night. He was 67.
Smokin' Joe, as he was...Tags: Howard Cosell, Parkinson's Disease, Boxing, Liver Cancer, George Foreman
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George Foreman pays touching tribute to Joe Frazier
The Fabulous ForumFormer heavyweight champion George Foreman, who inspired Howard Cosell's legendary call, "Down goes Frazier!" in dethroning Joe Frazier as world heavyweight champion, has just distributed a statement on Monday night's death of Smokin' Joe.... -
Pacquiao-Mayweather: 'Myriad points' of negotiation before fight
The Fabulous ForumManny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said Wednesday that crafting a deal for the Filipino star to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. should Pacquiao defeat Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday night is not as simple as observers might think. Mayweather's camp came...... -
Boxing needs a brilliant Manny Pacquiao now
The Fabulous ForumBoxing's greatest hits of the last three months. Aug. 13, Las Vegas: Abner Mares punches Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko square in the groin in the 12th round of their world bantamweight title tournament final -- an unquestionable low blow worthy...... -
Hearing required to clear Antonio Margarito to fight
The Fabulous ForumThe New York State Athletic Commission will conduct a Nov. 18 hearing before granting a license to Tijuana's Antonio Margarito for his scheduled Dec. 3 rematch against Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden. Margarito (38-7, 27 KOs) hasn't fought since....... -
Piers Morgan takes on Manny Pacquiao; would Howard Stern?
Ministry of GossipAs Piers Morgan leaves "America's Got Talent" to focus on his other show, "Piers Morgan Tonight," will Howard Stern join the "AGT" judges? And if Howard Stern were to step into the CNN's host's talent-show shoes, would he also be as eager as Piers... -
From Sun Magazine: Q&A with Prime Rib owner Buzz Beler
In the more than 45 years since the Prime Rib opened, precious little has changed at the iconic midtown restaurant.
Walking in is like stepping into a bygone era: Well-dressed diners carve into steaks the size of dinner plates while waiters in suits...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Cordish Cos., Recipes
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Chad Dawson, Bernard Hopkins Really Don't Like Each Other
The Hartford CourantNEW YORK — When he had finished his formal remarks at the press conference to announce his rematch with Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson leaned away from the microphone toward Hopkins' 47-year-old left ear. "Don't be a little punk this time," Dawson...Tags: George Foreman, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Chad, Staples Center, Butterfly Ballots
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2011: The Year in Review (Part 6)
Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a six-part series looking back at some of the biggest local, regional and national stories of 2011. Nov. 1 — In volleyball, North Hagerstown beats South Hagerstown 3-0 in regular-season finale...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Road Running, Soccer, Mountains, MLB Most Valuable Player Award
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Penn State, historic flooding topped Pa.'s news in 2011
Though historic flooding, power outages and a nationwide protest movement made numerous headlines in 2011, two words sum up the biggest story of the year: Penn State.
The child molestation allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry...Tags: Bankruptcy, Halloween, Judges, Transportation Accidents, Punishment
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