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Hitchins rise from selling water bottles on streets for $1 to world champ
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (1187+ words) RICHARDSON HITCHINS escaped a troubled life in Brooklyn by selling water bottles on the streets and becoming a boxer. The New Yorker was raised in a one-bedroom apartment in Crown Heights " and found refuge in the boxing gym. "I got…...
Ex-world champ reveals Golovkin and Hamed tactic Garcia must use against Barrios
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (658+ words) RYAN GARCIA has been told to copy the same power-punching tactics used by greats of the past like Gennady Golovkin and Prince Naseem Hamed. Garcia challenges for Mario Barrios" WBC welterweight world title on Saturday in Las Vegas " live on…...
Froch says Garcia is in need of his own Mr Miyagi amid bizarre training tactics
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (894+ words) CARL FROCH says Ryan Garcia needs his own Mr Miyagi mentor " following a bizarre training camp to fight Mario Barrios. Garcia challenges for Barrios" WBC welterweight world title on Saturday in Las Vegas " live on DAZN PPV. But he does…...
UFC icon Rousey ends ten-year retirement to fight on Jake Paul's first MMA show
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (606+ words) RONDA ROUSEY will return to the cage later this year after nearly a DECADE away. The'UFC'icon hung up her gloves in December 2016 in the wake of a lopsided'48-second beatdown at the hands of'Amanda Nunes. The former long-reigning women's bantamweight…...
UFC icon Cain Velasquez emotionally reunites with family after prison release
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (541+ words) CAIN VELASQUEZ had an emotional reunion with his family after being released from prison on parole. The former UFC heavyweight champion was jailed for five years last March for attempting to shoot a man who allegedly sexually assaulted his then…...
Mike Tyson provides major update on Mayweather fight after fresh doubts emerge
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (398+ words) MIKE TYSON has provided a significant update on his showdown with Floyd Mayweather. The shock clash of boxing legends was announced last September, much to the dismay of the sport's purists. The fight was slated to take place early this…...
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: Date, time, TV channel, live stream & full card
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (567+ words) MARIO BARRIOS defends his WBC welterweight world title NEXT WEEKEND when he takes on Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas. The controversial Garcia returns to the ring following last year's defeat to Rolly Romero. Barrios will defend his belt for the…...
MMA fighter electrocuted to death after installing air-conditioning unit
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (422+ words) AN MMA fighter has died after being electrocuted while installing an air-conditioning unit in Brazil. Pablo Oliveira Costa, 31, had just completed the installation when tragedy struck. As he moved a metal ladder, it accidentally struck a high-voltage power line, triggering…...
Champion bodybuilder drops dead during intense workout as tributes pour in
1+ week, 1+ day ago (683+ words) A BODYBUILDING champion who regularly used his social media to show off his honed physique and gruelling workouts has died after collapsing during the middle of an intense training session. Juan Sebastian Angola Quintero was pronounced dead at the gym…...
Stunning MMA star begins new career and rocks see-through outfit on first day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (326+ words) MMA star Dakota Ditcheva swapped the cage for the commentary booth. The flyweight fighter " signed to the Professional Fighters League " was due to make her return to action in Dubai over the weekend. But she was forced out of her…...