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Backrow to Owner's Suite

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: April 2, 2008

Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Pro Sports Team As perviously reported, I came across a noteworthy opportunity I wanted to pass on to all sports fans. At every sporting event and around every TV set I always hear the same thing. These GMs and owners have absolutely no idea what... [Full Story]

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South Korean boxer Choi Yoi-sam in coma after bout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

The fighter had just won a WBO flyweight title bout. From AP- SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning his WBO intercontinental flyweight bout was in a coma with a brain injury. Choi Yoi-sam was rushed to a hospital shortly after Tuesday's fight against... [Full Story]

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Ricky "The Household Name" Hatton?

Posted by · Published: February 4, 2006 · Comments (1)

It's been said that it's many times easier to make yourself a million dollars in America than put a phrase into the American conscious. If that phrase happens to be a name, then it won't be any easier. And if the name is that of a Jr. Welterweight boxer, then... [Full Story]

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Can John McCain Save Sports?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 23, 2004

Can John McCain save sports? (ESPN) No politician enjoys battling bad guys like John McCain, and these days, the senior senator from Arizona wants to save sports from its own worst elements. McCain, who was reelected to a fourth term in November, chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, which basically means... [Full Story]

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Hopkins - De La Hoya

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 17, 2004

For those of us who grew up in the glory days of the middle weights, this is going to be one for the books. Hopkins is the brawler who has five fists if you include his head and two shoulders. De La Hoya is the boxer. Regardless of which style... [Full Story]

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One Lost Soul

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 1, 2004

The story of Mike Tyson is short and bitter. He started out like a whirlwind knocking out everyone he faced in the ring. A simple fighter with black trunks, a sweatshirt cut to drape over his shoulders and the most devastating knockouts boxing has ever seen. Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of... [Full Story]

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Shock and Awe

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 20, 2004 · Comments (1)

I still can't believe Roy Jones Jr. got knocked out. Antonio Tarver only took 1 punch to dispatch him in the second round. Tarver threw a total of 7 punches that landed in the fight. No punch was bigger than a straight left hand. So where does that leave Roy... [Full Story]

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What A Super Saturday...

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 17, 2004

Saturday, I got together with my buddies to watch the Jones fight. I call it the Jones fight because that was supposed to be the only fighter that mattered. Eight of us loudmouth supporters of Roy Jones Jr. and two guys just chiming in with �I don�t know � I... [Full Story]

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Saturday Night Fight

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 12, 2004 · Comments (1)

This Saturday don't call me, don't email me, don't bother me unless you are bringing the snacks and the drinks to watch Jones - Tarver II on the big screen with me. I grew up watching some of the greatest bouts in boxing history on Wide World of Sports. So... [Full Story]

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Lewis Retires A Champion

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 6, 2004

LONDON - Lennox Lewis retired Friday after a professional career of more than 14 years, the first active heavyweight champion to quit in nearly 50 years. The 38-year-old boxer said that after months of deliberation he decided to leave the ring rather than defend his WBC title in a rematch... [Full Story]

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De La Hoya/Mosley Fight Fixed?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 9, 2004 · Comments (2)

The FBI and New York police are getting ready to blow the lid off of boxing corruption. Corruption and mob influence in boxing? Who would believe that? SportsBlog did a quick look around the blogosphere after the fight, and the general consensus was that De La Hoya was robbed. Maybe... [Full Story]

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"Baby" Joe Mesi on HBO

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 4, 2003

"Baby" Joe Mesi will fight Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett Saturday night at MSG as the undercard to the Vitali Klitschko/Kirk Johnson fight. Mesi has been progressing steadily up the ranks of the Heavyweight division, and now is ranked fourth by the WBC. The WBA and WBO both have him ninth,... [Full Story]

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MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 30, 2003

MUHAMMAD ALI... THE GREATEST From Esquire's 70th Anniversary Issue Not a strong follower of Esquire, but I grabbed a copy while I was at the airport in the U.S. and came across this article on Muhammad Ali. Great article. I'm a sports fan like any American kid growing up playing... [Full Story]

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HBO Boxing After Dark

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 25, 2003 · Comments (1)

I would be remiss if I did not take the opportunity to promote "Baby" Joe Mesi. Joe grew up down the street from me (he was 3-4 years behind me in school) so I have to hype this young heavyweight who happens to be a fellow alum of Sweet Home... [Full Story]

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Mosley Gets Decision Over De La Hoya

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 14, 2003

The early reviews from the blogosphere on the De La Hoya/Mosley fight are in. Acidman and John Cole think De La Hoya was robbed. Acidman - "Oscar beat Shane's ass. I scored it eight rounds to four for Oscar, but the judges saw a different fight. They were unanimous in... [Full Story]

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Become A Wizbang Sports Contributor

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 25, 2003

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