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Brent Brookhouse

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A long-time writer and now managing editor of BloodyElbow.com, Brent Brookhouse has been a combat sports fan since a combination of Punchout! on the NES, Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas and the movie Bloodsport captured his imagination as a young boy. A dedicated fan of mixed martial arts, Brent is also a major fan of boxing and moonlights as editor of BadLeftHook.com since all punching is good punching.

MOST RECENT POSTS

Nonito Donaire remains a marketable star after loss to Rigondeaux, but future success is no guarantee

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Nonito Donaire lost to Guillermo Rigondeaux and looked impotent in defeat, but Nonito remains an easy fighter to market. The biggest questions for Donaire revolve around what happens with his impending move to featherweight.

Entire sport of boxing to blame for failures to truly address positive drug tests

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An examination of what has happened in the wake of positive VADA and USADA drug tests in boxing, and why there is no reason to look at them as a failed endeavor that should be tossed to the side.

Omar Henry dead at age 25 after battle with gall bladder cancer

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Omar Henry (12-0, 9 KO) has passed away at the age of 25 following a brief battle with gall bladder cancer.

Danny Garcia reportedly backing out of February 9 fight, Zab Judah not happy

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Danny Garcia might be withdrawing from his upcoming bout with Zab Judah. Reports are the withdrawal will happen on Monday.

Matthysse vs Dallas Jr results - Matthysse scores first round KO, Soto Karass upsets Aydin and Charlo rolls

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Lucas Matthysse demolishes Mike Dallas Jr in the first round while Jesus Soto Karass scored an upset win over Selcuk Aydin on Showtime Championship Boxing.

Showtime Championship Boxing: Matthysse vs Dallas Jr: Live results and round-by-round coverage

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Lucas Matthysse looks to run his win streak to five as he takes on Mike Dallas Jr in the Showtime Championship Boxing main event tonight.

Kelly Pavlik announces retirement, says he doesn't 'think the drive is there anymore'

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Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has decided to walk away from boxing, citing long-term health concerns and a lack of drive to compete.

Florida commission denies ESPN report of $10,000 fee if Usmanee attempted to appeal Barthelemy Loss

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After an ESPN report that Arash Usmanee's team has not appealed the result of his decision loss to Rances Barthelemy likely due to a $10,000 fee to file an appeal. Bad Left Hook has confirmed with the FSBC that such a fee does not exist.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr given another hearing date extension by Nevada State Athletic Commission

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's official punishment from the NSAC will be delayed at least until February after the boxing star has had issues meeting with legal representation due to an "expired visa."

ABC and Florida Boxing Commission investigation of judges needed after Barthelemy's robbery win on ESPN

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After Rances Barthelemy was awarded a clear "hometown decision" over Arash Usmanee on Friday Night Fights, it is clear that the Florida State Boxing Commission and Association of Boxing Commissions needs to investigate the judging of the fight.