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10 results for "beijing"
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Zou Shiming holds key to boxing in China
Dan RafaelWhen three-time Olympic medalist Zou Shiming makes his pro debut Saturday in Macau, he'll open doors (and coffers) in his home country of China and help realize one man's improbable dream.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2013 -
Wilder maintains slow, steady pace
Dan RafaelThe maturation process of heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder -- a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist and the United States' lone boxing medalist in Beijing -- continues at a slow and steady pace. Wilder, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., has been a pro since Novemb...
Blog | July 24, 2012 -
Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland found dead
Dan RafaelPromising super middleweight prospect Darren Sutherland, who won an Olympic bronze medal for Ireland at the 2008 Games in Beijing, was found dead Monday at his London home, according to manager Frank Maloney.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009 -
2008 Olympians moving into pro ranks
Dan RafaelThe 2008 U.S. Olympic boxing team in Beijing had a historically poor finish, claiming just a single bronze medal. It was the worst finish for a U.S. Olympic team ever. The only other team to win just a single medal was in 1948, but at least it was a ...
Blog | January 15, 2009 -
2008 Olympians moving into pro ranks
Dan RafaelSadam Ali is one of three Olympians hoping to put a dreary Beijing Games performance behind him and look toward a brighter future in boxing's paid ranks.
Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2009 -
Gary Russell Jr. to make pro debut in January
Dan RafaelU.S. Olympic boxer Gary Russell Jr. will put the disappointing end to his amateur career behind him when he makes his professional debut Jan. 17.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008 -
USA Boxing national director of coaching Campbell steps down
Dan RafaelLess that two weeks after leading the U.S. Olympic boxing team to its worst performance ever at the Beijing Games, national director of coaching Dan Campbell retired on Friday, according to USA Boxing.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008 -
Bronze medal winner Wilder signs deal with Finkel
Dan RafaelA week after receiving an Olympic bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics to complete his meteoric rise through the amateur ranks, heavyweight Deontay Wilder is turning pro.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008 -
A look back on the Beijing Games
Dan RafaelNow that the Beijing Olympics are over, my two DVRs and two DVD recorders are finally resting after two weeks of massive overtime spent recording and burning the entire boxing tournament to 24 discs in a demented project that only a serious Fight Fre...
Blog | August 27, 2008 -
Boxing isn't taking a backseat this summer
Dan RafaelYour weekly random thoughts ... • As has been the case for the past few Olympics, boxing in Beijing won't be featured on NBC other than televising some of the gold medal matches on the final weekend. However, my TV will be tuned for ...
Blog | August 07, 2008