Ringside Report

Legendary British Actor Albert Finney Dead at 82 – Cause of Death REVEALED

February 8th, 2019

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Legendary five time Oscar nominee actor Albert Finney, who forged his reputation as one of the leading actors of Britain’s early 60s new wave cinema, has died aged 82 after a short illness, his family have announced. In 2011, he disclosed he had been suffering from kidney cancer.

A publicist told the Guardian that Finney died of a chest infection at the Royal Marsden hospital, which specializes in cancer treatment, just outside London. His wife, Pene, and son, Simon, were by his side.

SHOCKING Picture of Donald J. Trump Making a Baby Scream Goes Viral! – Breaking News

February 8th, 2019

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Even babies cannot stand Orange Donnie the Petulant Child – In – Chief!

Ringside Report Remembers Former WBA & IBF Super Lightweight Champion Rocky Lockridge (1959-2019)

February 8th, 2019

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By Vinny “Glory Days” Lucci

“In the clearing stands a boxer and a fighter by his trade, and he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him till he cried out in his anger and his shame, I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains…” Lyrics from “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel.

Dropping hammers for the ten counts as boxing brethren wave goodbye to fallen hero Rocky Lockridge as the ring bell echoes into the abyss. Rocky passed away Thursday morning February 7th, after he was taken off life support one week ago under hospice care. The former champion had fallen into desperate health issues following the New Year as Lockridge recently suffered two strokes as well as contracting pneumonia.

Wilfredo Gomez Vs Rocky Lockridge: Ringside Report Classic Fight of the Day

February 8th, 2019

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Leave It All To Me: Frank Sinatra – Ringside Report Music Video of the Day

February 8th, 2019

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Teofimo Lopez DESTROYS Diego Magdaleno in the 7th Round – Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank

On a night with three world title fights, it was boxing’s hottest star that stole the show at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, as Teofimo Lopez (12-0, 10 KOs) bloodied, battered, beat up and knocked out former two-time world title challenger Diego Magdaleno in the 7th round of their NABA/NABF/USBA Lightweight Title bout.

Lopez’s work began to show as early as round two, when his power punching opened up a cut on the bridge of Magdaleno’s nose. Lopez continued to pound away on Magdaleno. Soon after, Magdaleno’s face was a bloody mess as a result of vicious shots landed by Lopez.

Anthony Yigit Returns to the Boxing Ring on February 16th – Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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Anthony Yigit (21-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Mohamed Khalladi (10-7-1, 5 KOs) in an eight round super lightweight contest on February 16 at CGM Arena in Koblenz.

The Swedish southpaw returns having proved his star potential with a heroic performance against Ivan Baranchyk in their World Boxing Super Series Quarter-Final clash for the IBF World Super Lightweight title on October 27.

Yigit stood toe-to-toe with Baranchyk in a fan friendly contest at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, but severe swelling around the Swede’s left eye forced the ringside doctor to stop the fight at the end of the seventh-round.

Erickson Lubin Shakes Up the Boxing World with Recent Comments – Breaking News

February 7th, 2019

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Super welterweight contender Erickson Lubin will enter the ring under the guidance of coach Kevin Cunningham for the first time when he steps into the ring this Saturday against former world champion Ishe Smith as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The digital presentation will stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and will also feature a showdown between super lightweights Juan Heraldez and Eddie Ramirez, all leading up to that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

WBO Orders Donnie Nietes Vs Aston Palicte II – Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered negotiations to begin for a rematch between reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight World Champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and No. 1-ranked, mandatory challenger “Mighty” Aston Palicte.

The WBO contacted the promoters for Nietes and Palicte, respectively, ALA Promotions and Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions, informing them that they have 15 days to reach an agreement regarding Nietes vs. Palicte II. If an agreement isn’t reached by the Feb. 19th deadline, the WBO will order a purse bid. The minimal bid is $100,000, but either promoter may request a purse bid procedure at any time during the negotiation process.

Gervonta Davis Changing His Ways? – Breaking Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis and former world champion Hugo Ruiz were on-hand at Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica Wednesday as they near their showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Saturday, February 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif.

Wednesday’s workout also featured fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios will be facing Mexico’s Richard Zamora, while former world champion Javier Fortuna steps in against lightweight contender Sharif Bogere in the opening bout of the tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

James DeGale Vs Chris Eubank, JR & Joe Joyce Vs Bermaine Stiverne Face Off on February 23rd – Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated super middleweight matchup between fierce British rivals James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr. Saturday, February 23 live on SHOWTIME from London’s The O2. In the co-featured bout, fast rising prospect Joe Joyce battles former world champion Bermane Stiverne in a 12-round heavyweight clash. The event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service at a start time to be announced.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions on ITV in the U.K. and promoted by Poxon Sports. The co-feature bout is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions.

Brian Castano – Erislandy Lara War of Words – Breaking Boxing News

February 7th, 2019

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WBA super welterweight titlist Brian Castaño is nearing his first U.S. main event and talked about how training camp has gone so far as he prepares to face former world champion Erislandy Lara on Saturday, March 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Castaño is trained by his former pro boxer father Carlos in the bustling city of Isidro Casanova in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After a long and successful amateur career leading into his pro debut in 2012, Castaño has a chance on March 2 to make a lasting impact with an impressive performance against Lara.

Carmen Cusack Returns to the Stage – Breaking Entertainment News

February 7th, 2019

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ID Announces the Arrest of Fugitive Wanted for Murder with Breaking Tip from “IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH”

February 7th, 2019

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Today, the U.S. Marshals announced the capture of Luis Frias, who was profiled in the premiere episode of IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH on January 16 and one of their “15 Most Wanted.” Luis Frias from Blackwell, Okla. has been on John Walsh’s personal most wanted list since 2013 after allegedly stabbing his ex-wife, Janett Reyna, to death in front of their children. Thanks to a tip from a brave viewer of IN PURSUIT, Frias arrived back on U.S. soil earlier today where U.S. Marshals used the same handcuffs issued to the victim when she was a police officer with the Blackwell Police Department.

George Dixon: The First Black World Champion

February 7th, 2019

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By Brian “The Beret” Young

Welcome back boxing fans. February in the United States of America is Black History Month, so I would like to dedicate my column to that very subject. I plan on some history articles, some observations and opinions by others, possibly an interview and maybe even a special article written by someone else. I hope you find these interesting, uplifting and educational and I would appreciate any and all feedback from you the fans.

Race in sports is a sensitive subject and always has been. Sadly, to this day it exists, from racial slurs uttered on the field to strong and often hateful remarks expressed by some over the likes of Colin Kaepernick’s protest. It’s true that sports are no longer segregated, however it’s also true that racism is still a reality.

Doctor Curmudgeon® To Text or Not To Text – That is NOT the Question!

February 7th, 2019

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By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAFP

“To be, or not to be, that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take Arms against a Sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them: to die, to sleep
No more; and by a sleep, to say we end
the heart-ache, and the thousand natural shocks
that Flesh is heir to?”

Caveman Lee Vs John LoCicero: Ringside Report Classic Fight of the Day

February 7th, 2019

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The Incredible Career of George Groves

February 7th, 2019

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By Tyler “The Miracle Man” White

Maybe I am biased, but for me, George Groves is one of the finest British fighters of recent years – the amount he achieved during both his 10 year amateur career and 10 year professional career is nothing short of spectacular and the way in which he went about achieving all he did left boxing fans incredibly satisfied with the “Saint”.

Initially, Groves started kickboxing at the age of 7, where he had a lot of success, including multiple junior world titles and a European title too!

Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Jane Russell

February 7th, 2019

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By Geoffrey Huchel

Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell, known simply as Jane Russell, was born on June 21, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota. She was an American film actress, model and singer. She was the eldest child and only daughter of five children to Geraldine and Roy William Russell. Geraldine and Roy lived in Canada prior to Russell’s birth and returned there nine days after she was born. The family lived in Canada for the first two years of Russell’s life and then moved to Southern California where Roy worked as an office manager.

Bramson’s Beach & Ballsy Banter

February 7th, 2019

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By Bennett A. Bramson, MPA

Some years ago, while working as Director of Commerce and Professions at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, I had the unique opportunity to serve as the Chaplain for the Jewish passengers on Norwegian Cruise Lines ships for many cruises (later in my career, I also worked with NCL as a business consultant training the crews of the ships). But as a Chaplain, my role was to conduct the services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, and Hanukkah.

Yes, it was a tough job, but someone had to step up and accept the mantle of leadership. A free one week cruise in a gorgeous upper deck outside cabin, in exchange for conducting a 45-minute religious service for the holiday and one 30 minute Sabbath service may be torturous, but, being the kind of giving person I am…I graciously agreed and accepted!

Don’t Send Me Away: Garfield Fleming – Ringside Report Music Video of the Day

February 7th, 2019

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Ringside Report Looks Back at The Golden Age of Boxing Films

February 5th, 2019

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By Brian “The Beret” Young

I was flipping channels the other night looking for a hockey game, or basketball game or any game and I noticed something odd. There were three boxing films on TV. It made me wonder if we are entering a new “Golden Age” in film as much as we appear to be in the ring. Then it gave me an idea, do a piece on the true golden age of boxing films, the 1950’s.

Boxing and film have gone together since the earliest days. Boxing was first put on film June 14th 1894, the Leonard/Cushing fight. Followed soon by James J. Corbett Vs Peter Courtney, also in 1894. When films added plots boxing was a natural fit. Boxing is the ultimate human drama, one man (or woman these days) against the odds, pure drama.