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Mikkel Kessler looking to boost his rep with a title victory over Carl Froch (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:08:22 PDT

The Danish champion is fighting away from his native land for one of the few times in his career.

Froch seeks to avenge loss to Kessler (The Associated Press)

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:39 PDT

LONDON (AP) -- Three years after losing his unbeaten record and WBC super-middleweight title to Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch has the chance to make amends at home.

Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency (Reuters)

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:50 PDT

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican lender Popular Inc, heads the IOC's finance commission and is a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, becomes the third official candidate in the race to be decided on September 10. ...

Olympics-Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency (Reuters)

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:03:57 PDT

(Updates with more quotes and details) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican lender Popular Inc, heads the IOC's finance commission and is a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, becomes the third official candidate in the race to be decided on Sept. 10. ...

Olympics-Puerto Rico's Carrion makes run for IOC presidency (Reuters)

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:59:56 PDT

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican lender Popular Inc, heads the IOC's finance commission and is a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, becomes the third official candidate in the race to be decided on Sept. 10. ...

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Pablo Cano (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:18:41 PDT

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

Lucas Matthysse stops Lamont Peterson in 3rd (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:19:47 PDT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.

Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:34:38 PDT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.

Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt (The Associated Press)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:45 PDT

MOSCOW (AP) -- Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.

Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA belt (The Associated Press)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:02 PDT

MOSCOW (AP) -- Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.

Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:15:29 PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. ...

Boxing-Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:15 PDT

* Panamanian stops Lebedev in penultimate round * Povetkin knocks out Pole to set up Klitschko fight (updates with Jones win, adds details) MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. ...

Boxing-Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko clash (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:42:16 PDT

MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. Watched by Klitschko's elder brother and WBC champion Vitaly, Povetkin floored the lanky Pole with a right hook in round two, then sent his opponent to the canvas again in the following round before finishing the job a few seconds later. ...

WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:12:23 PDT

MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including bags of blood to be destroyed, depriving the agency and other sports bodies of the chance to analyze them. ...

Doping-WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:59:07 PDT

MADRID, May 17 (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including bags of blood to be destroyed, depriving the agency and other sports bodies of the chance to analyse them. ...

Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:55 PDT

By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing him about his candidacy. He will announce it officially next Thursday," a source told Reuters. ...

Olympics-Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:08 PDT

(Updates with more details, background) By Karolos Grohmann May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing him about his candidacy. He will announce it officially next Thursday," a source told Reuters. ...

Olympics-International boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC post (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:07:57 PDT

BERLIN, May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing him about his candidacy. He will announce it officially next Thursday," a source told Reuters. The Taiwanese is the third IOC member, behind Germany's Thomas Bach and Singaporean Ng Ser Miang, both IOC vice presidents, to decide to run for the post with the election set for Sept. 10 at the IOC session in Buenos Aires. ...

Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list (Reuters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:07 PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according to Sports Illustrated magazine. The 36-year-old welterweight - considered the best defensive boxer of his generation - topped the magazine's Fortunate 50 list, issued on Wednesday. Mayweather also took the top spot last year, earning an estimated $85 million, again from just two fights, the magazine reported. ...

Boxer admits disorderly conduct in NYC gun case (The Associated Press)

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:45 PDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- A boxer who went to the check-in counter at an airport with a handgun in his luggage and was arrested on firearm possession charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to disorderly conduct.