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Boxing faces Tokyo Olympic KO blow – Seconds out! by Michael O’Neil

Boxing fans the world over are ‘’reeling’’ with the news that boxing, one of the oldest Olympic sports, may NOT be included in Tokyo 2020 unless the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C) is satisfied that changes in the Association’s structure will be put in place in the coming months. The I.O.C. had already expressed its displeasure

History first on HBO for Female Boxing

(MAY 6) Multi-world welterweight champion, Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus of Bergen, Norway entered the ring Saturday night, holding five of boxing’s most prestigious titles that include the WBC, IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO. Across the ring was Rhode Island’s own, Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis, a former WBC women’s champion, using her underdog role to fuel

Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Key Members Of The Yakuza And Brothers’ Circle Criminal Organizations Press Release: US Treasury Dept. USA

(JAN 27, 2018)  WBAN is publishing this press release from the US Treasury Dept, United States, in regards to Gafur Rakhimov who was recently appointed interim president of Olympic boxing’s governing body. 2/23/2012 – PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated seven key members and associates of the Brothers’ Circle

Katie Taylor Headlines WBA lightweight belt defence against Jessica McCaskill on December 13th – LIVE on Sky Sports – by Michael O’Neill

(NOV 14) Recently crowned WBA Lightweight champion Katie Taylor makes her first title defence against Jessica McCaskill of the United States at the iconic York Hall in London on December 13th it was confirmed by promoter Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn this morning. Photo credit:  SkySports The bout will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports

Italy head medals table at EUBC Championships in Cascia – by Michael O’Neill

(AUG 13, 2017)  The 2017 EUBC European Union championships have ended in Cascia, Italy with the host nation taking most medals.  The event saw some 87 athletes from 19 countries take part : Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Wales, Holland and Croatia. [Photo credit: