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Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA belt

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:06 -0400

MOSCOW - Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.

Producers say Scorsese signed on for Paz movie

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:11:45 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Famed director Martin Scorsese has reportedly agreed to help produce a movie about the life of Rhode Island boxer Vinny Paz.

McDonnell wins vacant IBF bantamweight title

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:19:02 -0400

DONCASTER, England - Jamie McDonnell won the vacant IBF bantamweight title when he edged the previously unbeaten Julio Ceja with a controversial majority decision in his home ring on Saturday.

Lopez: Title fight with Garcia biggest of career

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:26:48 -0400

DALLAS - Former champion Juan Manuel Lopez says his fight next month against WBO featherweight title-holder Mikey Garcia is the most important of his career.

Alvarez unifies 154-pound titles, topping Trout

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:11:13 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez eagerly grabbed the WBA championship belt he had just won by unanimously outpointing Austin Trout on Saturday night at the Alamodome.