Can 'fight of the century' revive boxing?
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The much-hyped fight between boxing legends Mayweather and Pacquiao is unlikely to boost boxing's popularity in the global sports arena, experts say.
The much-hyped fight between boxing legends Mayweather and Pacquiao is unlikely to boost boxing's popularity in the global sports arena, experts say.
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Boxers know the risks and their bravery is in continuing to take
45 Fantastic Fights of the Century : James Braddock, Max Baer, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Hurricane Carter, Rocky
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45 Fantastic Fights of the Century
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Fight of the Century': Historic Daily News photos of the Frazier
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The start of something big? How Regis Prograis vs. Juan Jose
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First Ali-Frazier fight remains a seminal moment for boxing, sociiety
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Family, Gangsters & Champions: Boxer Tony Canzoneri's
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Anthony Joshua, Ricky Burns and co have big fights this weekend
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Emotional Deontay Wilder wants to revive boxing while making a
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No winners in the Mayweather-McGregor boxing ring – New York Daily
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Andy Ruiz Jr. survives knockdown, beats Chris Arreola - Los
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Jack Johnson and the 'Fight Of The Century
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Ali-Frazier, 50 years later: How the 'Fight of the Century
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Johnson-Jeffries Fight of the Century Sports History Book