Ex-champ Parker overcomes knockdown to beat Chisora
MANCHESTER, England — Former world champion Joseph Parker took another step to becoming a heavyweight title contender after beating Derek Chisora by split decision...
Column: Ruiz has heard the fat jokes, but comeback no joke
Andy Ruiz Jr. has heard all the fat jokes, and understands he has a reputation to rehabilitate.
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April 30
1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
May 4
1905 — Belmont Park in New York opens for...
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April 30
1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox...
Brockton to name street in honor of the late Marvin Hagler
BROCKTON, Mass. — Middleweight boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler is being celebrated in his Massachusetts hometown with a street named in his honor.
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Boxer dies after injury in world youth championship fight
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — An 18-year-old boxer from Jordan has died after being seriously injured in a bout at the world youth championships, the International...
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April 28
1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93...
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April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight...