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Chad Dawson outboxes Miami's Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson's20-month pursuit of Chad Dawson and an elusive rematch of their disputed first fight finally ended Saturday night.

Dawson beats Johnson again to keep IBO belt

Chad Dawson retained his IBO light heavyweight title and gained the vacant WBC interim belt with a unanimous decision over Glen Johnson, whom Dawson beat in April, 2008.

Haye takes heavyweight title from Valuev

Briton David Haye scored a 12-round majority decision over 7-foot Russian giant Nikolai Valuev to capture the WBA heavyweight championship.

Haye beats Valuev for WBA heavyweight title

David Haye backed up weeks worth of boasting, winning the WBA heavyweight title with a majority decision over Nikolai Valuev on Saturday night.

Casamayor and Judah both win in ring returns

Four-time world champion Joel Casamayor and three-time champ Zab Judah both earned victories in their returns to the ring on Friday night.

Miami's Glen Johnson takes on Chad Dawson in rematch

Glen Johnson successfully has sidestepped the fighter aging overnight traps. Two months shy of his 41st birthday, Johnson continues to defy age, remaining among the top light-heavyweight boxers the past six years.

Haye aims to be first to floor giant Valuev

David Haye doesn't care that he's nearly a foot shorter and 100 pounds lighter than Nikolai Valuev. He's convinced he will become the first fighter to floor the giant Russian.

Defiant Dawson preparing a bold statement

Chad Dawson has heard every word.

Boxing Hall of Famer Lou Filippo dies at 83

Lou Filippo, a World Boxing Hall of Famer who judged 85 world champion fights and had small roles in the "Rocky" movies, has died. He was 83.

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Miami's Glen Johnson ready for Chad Dawson rematch

Originally eager for an immediate rematch with Chad Dawson, Miami resident Glen Johnson now believes the longer wait could prove beneficial.

Perez grabs IBF bantamweight title from Agbeko

Yonnhy Perez took the IBF bantamweight title from Joseph Agbeko in a 12-round unanimous decision Saturday night.

Yohnny Perez takes IBF bantamweight title

Yohnny Perez floored Joseph Agbeko in the 10th round and won a unanimous decision Saturday night to take the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.

DeGuardia claims Johnson is imminent "Kingpin"

At 6-feet, 3-inches tall and upwards of 240- pounds, it's pretty hard to miss Kevin Johnson.

Foreman finally at peace with loss to Ali

The reminder that yet another anniversary is here had George Foreman thinking that maybe it's time to visit an old friend.

Miami fighter Joel Casamayor back after layoff

Miami resident Joel Casamayor returns to the ring Nov. 6 after a 14-month absence. Casamayor will be part of a Las Vegas card that also includes former junior-welterweight world champion Zab Judah.

MMA fighter Cain Velasquez motivated by his parents' plight

One of the first things you notice when UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez enters the octagon is the tattoo spread above his chest. The ink reads ``Brown Pride'' and it's body art that Velasquez wears proudly.

Heads of the class: Making a case for IBHOF 2010

Trust me, I've had worse debut performances.

Taylor released from hospital

Jermain Taylor was released from a Berlin hospital on Monday, two days after getting knocked out by "King" Arthur Abraham in the 12th round on Saturday.

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Bernard Hopkins getting back into ring

Bernard Hopkins' ring appearances lately have been for camera opportunities involving fighters from Golden Boy Promotions.