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Victor Ortiz (L) falls towards the canvas after being hit with a right from Floyd Mayweather

Victor Ortiz, a controversial knockout victim at the hands of unbeaten Floyd Mayweather, began pushing the case on Monday for a chance to regain the welterweight title in a rematch.

  • By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto …

  • Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed … AP - Sports - Sun, May 19, 2013

    CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

  • Lucas Matthysse stops Lamont Peterson … AP - Sports - Sun, May 19, 2013

    ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.

  • Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title … AP - Sports - Sun, May 19, 2013

    ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title b … More »Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title …

    ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.

  • Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight … More »Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim …

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain …

  • Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt
    Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight … AP - Sports - Sat, May 18, 2013

    MOSCOW (AP) -- Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday … More »Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight …

    Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt

    MOSCOW (AP) -- Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.

  • Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA … AP - Sports - Sat, May 18, 2013

    MOSCOW (AP) -- Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth … More »Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA …

    MOSCOW (AP) -- Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.

  • Boxing-Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

    * Panamanian stops Lebedev in penultimate round * Povetkin knocks out Pole to set up Klitschko fight (updates with Jones win, adds details) MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - … More »Boxing-Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim …

    * Panamanian stops Lebedev in penultimate round * Povetkin knocks out Pole to set up Klitschko fight (updates with Jones win, adds details) MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown …

  • Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting … More »Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko …

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. Watched by Klitschko's elder brother and WBC champion Vitaly, Povetkin …

  • Boxing-Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

    MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, … More »Boxing-Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets …

    MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. Watched by Klitschko's elder brother and WBC champion Vitaly, …

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