In the ring with "Tropicália" author Harold Rogers
Mary Calvi sits down with Rogers at the box club where he works to learn more about writing his debut novel.
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Sneak Peek: Book Club meetup with Tropicália author Harold Rogers
CBS New York's Mary Calvi sits down with Rogers at the gym where he works as a boxing coach.
Meet the photographer by Mike Tyson's side for years
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Jake Paul's goals going into fight at MSG
Boxer Jake Paul will take on Hasim Rahman Jr. in what's expected to be an incredible fight at Madison Square Garden, CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
WBA Welterweight Champion Jamal "Shango" James Says Training With Family Has Been 'Perfect' Ahead Of Bout With Rahdzab Butaev
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Boxer From Long Island In Coma After Getting Knocked Out In The Ring, Manager Says
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Boxer From Long Island Hospitalized After Vicious KO
Eddie Hearn, the managing director of the promoter, Matchroom Sport, said only he "didn't think the situation is great."
Boxing Legend Pernell Whitaker Struck And Killed By Car
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Paulie Malignaggi: '2018 Was One Of The Better Years For Boxing'
Showtime Sports boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi looks at the fights and fighters that made 2018 a great year and what to expect in 2019.
Former Boxer Oscar De La Hoya Says He'll Run For President In 2020
The former six-weight boxing champion told reporters that he's preparing to throw his hat in the ring for the 2020 election.
Mayweather Tops Highest Paid Athletes List, No Women In Top 100
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Deontay Wilder: Promised My Daughter I Would Become Heavyweight Champ, And I Did
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Showtime Boxing Announces Deontay Wilder vs. Bermane Stiverne Heavyweight Title Bout
The WBC heavyweight champion will defend his belt against Stiverne on November 4th live on Showtime.
Floyd Mayweather Tributes Conor McGregor with Commissioned Artwork
Artist Tiffany Anderson was recently commissioned by the champ to produce what he calls "exclusive timeless artwork" to commemorate his latest win.
Showtime Boxing Announces Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Heavyweight Title Fight Set For November 4th
The current WBC heavyweight champ will square off with another unbeaten fighter in his sixth title defense.
Keidel: Mayweather-McGregor Exceeded Expectations
Mayweather-McGregor proved to be a good fight. Where does that leave the two fighters, not to mention boxing and MMA, going forward?
Fans Pack Area Bars For Highly Anticipated Mayweather-McGregor Showdown
The boxing and UFC champsions spar in Las Vegas, but there's plenty of interest around the Tri-State area.
Mayweather, McGregor Bringing Trash Talk To A New Level
After over a year of trading insults, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are finally set to face off in the ring.
Mayweather vs. McGregor: Odds, Records, How To Watch
Fight night is here and this is what you need to know to prepare.
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