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Campbell talks matchmaking, Don King talks MMA
In an article by Sharon Robb of the Sun-Sentinel, IBF/WBO lightweight titlist Nate Campbell says that matchmaking is a big reason for boxing's alleged woes: "What they are doing now is this round-robin thing. Everybody fights each other but only if you are with the same promoter and that has to...
Vitor Belfort newest MMA star to talk about a boxing career
Former UFC light heavyweight (205 lb.) champion Vitor Belfort is the latest MMA star to say he'd like to try his hand at professional boxing, following in the footsteps of top pound-for-pound fighter Anderson Silva and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. From 15rounds.com: "I want to...
Golden Boy-Affliction partnership could lead to mixed cards and results
The partnership between Golden Boy Promotions and mixed martial arts promoters Affliction has turned more than a few heads, including those at HBO. With the companies planning to put on "at least four" events featuring both boxing and MMA in 2009, I'm getting conflicted feelings about the whole...
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