boxing News Archive

'Yanez to appeal removal from US boxing team (AP via Yahoo! News)
Light flyweight Luis Yanez fired back at U.S. boxing coach Dan Campbell on Wednesday night, claiming the coach's decision to kick him off the Beijing Olympic team was a hasty, harsh response to a long-stewing conflict.

'Returning boxing champion hears Mass at Quiapo church (Philstar.com)
boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has arrived at the Quiapo Church at 9 a.m. today to hear Mass, hours after arriving from the United States. Upon his arrival, Pacquiao was mobbed by fans who were waiting for him outside the church.

'Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often! (Fightnews.com)
Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often! Continuously updated all day, every day! Nady to ref Torres-Holt rematch!

'Meet the U.S. boxing team (NBC Olympics)
The nine-member U.S. Olympic boxing team is set. Americans won just one gold in 2004, which is one more than they won in 2000. This year's squad boasts two reigning world chamipions.

'Boxing isn't down for the count (Laredo Morning Times)
Boxing in Laredo is on the fringes. Fittingly, the latest comeback the sweet science is mounting is inside the Webb County Sheriff's P.A.L. boxing gym on the outskirts of the city.Outside, the white, unassuming building was being hit by sporadic showers and stood out on such a pale day.

'The Presidential Election As Boxing Match (CBS News)
The race between Obama and McCain is beginning to look like a boxing match, with Obama young and quick on his feet and McCain trying to push him onto the ropes, writes National Review Online .

'Yanez to appeal removal from U.S. boxing team (Sports Illustrated)
Light flyweight Luis Yanez will fight his removal from the U.S. Olympic team after requesting a hearing next week to appeal USA Boxing's decision.

'Yanez to appeal removal from US boxing team (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Light flyweight Luis Yanez fired back at U.S. boxing coach Dan Campbell on Wednesday night, claiming the coach's decision to kick him off the Beijing Olympic team was a hasty, harsh response to a long-stewing conflict. Yanez and his personal coach, Dennis Rodarte, also criticized Campbell's teaching methods, conditioning practices and communication skills in a lengthy interview with The ...

'Tanzania: Cheka Eyes World Boxing Organization (AllAfrica.com)
Tanzanian boxer Francis Cheka is expected to fight Russian claimant Kuvanych Toygonbayev to compete for the vacant World boxing Organization (WBO) at the end of this month in Moscow.