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“Pittsburgh Kid” Paul Spadafora Returns on Friday
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Paul Spadafora begins his second return to boxing Friday night at Erie, Pennsylvania’s Avalon Hotel against journeyman Shad Howard. Since relinquishing his IBF lightweight title in 2003 Spadafora has been in and out of prison, emerging in 2006 to begin a comeback but swiftly violating parole and sinking further into despair and anonymity.
Just five years ago, at 28, the awkward southpaw was on top of the world. He had held a world title from… More »
Calzaghe vs. Hopkins This Saturday on HBO
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Welsh superstar light heavyweight Joe Calzaghe is finally coming to the United States. Las Vegas to be specific. It’s been a long time coming. He’s held a world title since 1997, he’s undefeated in 44 professional bouts, and he could be boxing biggest drawing power. (35,000+ attended both of his last two fights).
But all 44 of the 36-year-old’s fights have taken place on European soil and the respect… More »
