Hagler set to defend title against Duran in reborn bid
Roberto Duran seeks a historic fourth middleweight crown against Marvin Hagler in a Caesars Palace bout televised worldwide. Promoter Bob Arum notes Hagler will earn up to 10 million while Duran could make 9 million as the 15 round showdown looms with Duran claiming to be born again as a fighter after past defeats.
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Ex star Hollywood Henderson accused in sex assault case
Long Beach police say two teenage girls, 15 and 17, report Henderson held them at gunpoint and demanded sex, while he says he was solicited and robbed. He faces possible charges including oral copulation and holding against will as arraignment looms in Long Beach Municipal Court.
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Former champions pick Hagler to beat Duran in Vegas poll
In Las Vegas five former middleweight champions including Jake LaMotta and Emile Griffith pick Marvelous Marvin Hagler to defeat Roberto Duran at Caesars Palace. Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson declined to predict and predicted a tough fight or mild upset.
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Cedar Rapids to host pro boxing card November 30
Pro boxing returns to Cedar Rapids at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 30 with three main six rounders featuring John Hachey, Drew Hachey, and Brian Pantzlaff. Other bouts will fill the card, largely from Illinois, as promoter Maury Hachey aims to build a Midwest following and attract national TV interest. The event is sponsored by Midwest Sports Promotion with ticket details to come.
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NBA talks resume in Philadelphia over referees dispute
Negotiations between the NBA and referees resume Monday in Philadelphia to resolve the lockout that has led to substitute officials at preseason and regular season games. Richie Phillips, union counsel, said he is hopeful for a settlement as talks were re-opened with Commissioner O'Brien and owners present.
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