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Tuesday May 6 | Tallahassee.com

One opponent stands between Cloud and No. 1 light heavyweight ranking

“I'm happy that we're fighting Gonzalez because he is a right-hander”

Tavoris Cloud waited and waited. Roy Jones Jr. didn't call. Three other potential opponents who the International Boxing Federation offered an opportunity to meet the undefeated Tallahassee light heavyweight ... via Tallahassee.com

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Friday May 2 | SecondsOut.com

Who is the Champ?

By John Lumpkin: Tell the truth now, how many of you recognized - ' scratch that, knew that Zsolt Erdei was THE reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion? In division filled with names like Joe Calzaghe, Chad ... via SecondsOut.com

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Monday Apr 28 | BBC News

Green quits ring ahead of defence

“I am getting out on my terms, with my dignity and respect intact.”

Change to UK Version BBC News Home Sport Homepage Football Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League Tennis Golf Motorsport Boxing Athletics Snooker Horse Racing Cycling Disability sport Olympics Sport Relief Other ... via BBC News

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Saturday Apr 26 | Nevada Appeal

Brinkley back in action June 13 in Reno

Brinkley back in action June 13 in Reno BY MIKE HOUSER Appeal Sports Writer Yerington's Jesse Brinkley will return to action and make the first defense of his WBC-affiliated United States National Boxing ... via Nevada Appeal

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Thursday Apr 24 | IcNorthWales

Roy Jones Jr targets Calzaghe ... Read

“Joe is the best light-heavyweight in the world right now and pound for pound only behind Floyd Mayweather. That is the reason I am willing to go to Wales to fight him.”

JOE CALZAGHE has been handed the offer of a lucrative Cardiff homecoming against four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr after battling past Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. via IcNorthWales

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Tuesday Apr 22 | Independent Online

Lots to keep enthusiasts enthralled

Plenty of live boxing for SuperSport viewers on DStv this weekend. There is plenty to keep boxing enthusiasts happy this weekend with two fights live on SuperSport, one on Saturday evening and the other in the ... via Independent Online

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Sunday Apr 20 | SecondsOut.com

Henry Goes for Glory a Long Way from Home

“This fight is going to come down to who wants it more. Both guys fight at a high skill level. Chris applies pressure and goes to the body well. The other guy (Diaconu) is real tough. It's all going be decided in the later rounds”

WBC #3 ranked light heavyweight Chris Henry. By GJ: Houston, Texas is a long way from Bucharest, Romania, but that's where American Chris Henry will attempt to capture the interim WBC light heavyweight title ... via SecondsOut.com

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Friday Apr 18 | The Globe and Mail

Diaconu to face Henry for WBC interim title

“I've been back here for a month and I'm ready to fight.”

It promises to be an emotional experience for Adrian Diaconu when he steps into the ring on Saturday night against American Chris Henry in Bucharest. via The Globe and Mail

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Friday Apr 18 | USA Today

Calzaghe weighs in that he can stop Hopkins

“He beats Hopkins, he's on a shorter list than he's on already”

Joe Calzaghe doesn't fancy superheroes. Bernard Hopkins, 43, may be the best middleweight the sport has seen since Marvin Hagler. via USA Today

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Wednesday Apr 16 | The Press-Enterprise

Avila, on Boxing: San Manuel greets legends Frazier and Hearns

“Hearns was as tall as a church steeple”

Boxing royalty arrives in Inland Southern California when former champions "Smokin' Joe" Frazier and Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns appear Thursday as part of San Manuel Casino's boxing event. via The Press-Enterprise

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