Boxing
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Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89George Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the national title as a pro for almost 20 years and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.SportsSep 13
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George Foreman, boxing legend, dies at 76The fearsome heavyweight, who lost the 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a surprising champion and a successful businessman, died Friday.SportsMar 22, 2025
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Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson: Millions tune in for much-hyped bout on NetflixJake Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype and the crowd rained down boos on the affair.SportsNov 16, 2024
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Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer Tim Hague’s knockout death recommends better oversightTim Hague competed in a boxing match licensed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission in June 2017 when his opponent, former CFL player Adam Braidwood, knocked him unconscious.CanadaNov 5, 2024
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A true battle of brain and brawn has Edmonton man in international ringLater this month, an Edmonton man is stepping into the international ring of a unique combination sport, hoping to get either a KO or a check mate.FeaturesJul 4, 2024
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B.C. boxer Terris Smith hoping for shot at Olympic gloryB.C. boxer Terris Smith is hoping for her shot at Olympic glory.CanadaMay 23, 2024
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Boxer, 29, dies after collapsing in the ring during professional debutBoxer Sherif Lawal was pronounced dead in the hospital despite the 'best efforts' of paramedics, who were called into the ring after he went down.TrendingMay 14, 2024
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B.C. boxer carries on the family tradition, going for 1st Canadian titleBuneet Bisla’s rise through the ranks landed him a fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden last year to face the top American prospect in their weight class.FeaturesMay 9, 2024
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Coroner says Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fightThe coroner says Zacarias Zapata's death was accidental but came 15 weeks after a match in Mexico in which she likely suffered a similar cerebral knockout.SportsNov 28, 2023
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New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing titleBorn in 1870 in Africville, a once-thriving community in the north end of Halifax, Dixon was renowned for his stamina, speed and innovative training methods.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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