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Toney vs. Rahman Result Changed To a No-Decision
The third-round technical stoppage that James Toney scored over Hasim Rahman two weeks ago was changed to a No Decision by the California State Athletic Commission, according to a press release distributed by the CSAC (the agency that regulates boxin...
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Former Lightweight Champ Mando Ramos Passes Away
Armando “Mando” Ramos, the youngest fighter in boxing history to win the world lightweight title, passed away in his sleep Saturday night. The Long Beach-born boxing prodigy, one of Southern California’s most popular and exciting prize fighters durin...
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Antonio Margarito, James Toney Want Big July Wins
By Doug Fischer - With the month of July underway the countdown for a pair of pivotal bouts officially begins for two of my all-time favorite gym fighters, James Toney and Antonio Margarito. Toney, who turns 40 next month, will engage in what coul...
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Southern California Notebook; Toney-Rahman Take 2
By Doug Fischer - By the time you read this column I’ll either be on my way to Sisley Italian Kitchen or I’ll already be at the fine Sherman Oaks-based restaurant to take notes on what Hasim Rahman and James Toney have to say about their July 16th re...
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Southern California Notebook - Sergio Mora is Ready
By Doug Fischer - This Saturday’s Showtime-televised challenge of WBC super welterweight titlist Vernon Forrest is not only Sergio Mora’s sternest test as a professional boxer, it’s his first fight at the 154-pound limit and his first bout scheduled...
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Cotto vs. Margarito: A Great Fight, Will it be a Great Event?
By Doug Fischer - Hardcore boxing fans have been treated to some great fights this decade – including Barrera-Morales I, Castillo-Corrales I and this year’s instant classic Vazquez-Marquez III. On a few occasions during the last 10 years, general spo...