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Nationally Televised Boxing Returns To Turning Stone

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:18:21 +0000

Professional boxing is returning to the Turning Stone Resort Casino on Friday, June 7th.

For the fifth time in the last ten months, the Turning Stone will host a nationally televised boxing as the Showtime Network program "SHOBOX - The New Generation" will originate live from t

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Boxing Event To Benefit Military Veterans Education

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:45:30 +0000

It's a night of amateur boxing to benefit military veterans education.

Saturday Nite at the Fights for the Freedom Fighters will be taking place tomorrow night at the Mohawk Valley Community College Gymnasium

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Brian Vera Retains Championship at Turning Stone Fight Night [PHOTOS]

WIBX AM 950 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:30:13 +0000

It was a great night for boxing fans as boxing returned to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Friday night and for the 2nd time was featured on ESPN Friday Night Fights. Here is a recap of the fights:

The first fight featured undefeated Jackson Junior Dos Santos (13-0, 11 KO’s) who in an impress

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International Boxing Hall Of Fame Announces 2013 Class – Arturo Gatti, Mills Lane And More

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:10:03 +0000

Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti, Virgil 'Quicksilver' Hill and referee Mills Lane headline the 2013 induction class for the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum in Canastota, the hall announced Monday.

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Boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho Shot, In Serious Condition

Ray Rich — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:43:30 +0000

Multiple media outlets are reporting at boxer Hector Camacho was shot earlier this evening (Tuesday 11/20) in Puerto Rico.

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Mejias, Brinson Winners At Turning Stone [Gallery]

Jeff Monaski — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:01:09 +0000

Utica boxer Andy Mejias improves to 12-0, while Rochester's Nick Brinson maintains NYS Middleweight title.

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Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:15:42 +0000

Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.

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Boxing Hall of Fame Honors Joe Frazier

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:14:07 +0000

Canastota, NY (WIBX) - The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota is flying its flags at half-staff today in honor of a fallen legend.

Joe Frazier, the legendary boxer and formerly undisputed heavyweight champion, died last night from liver cancer

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Sugar Ray Leonard Says He Was Sexually Abused By A Coach While Boxing In Utica

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:41:22 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Hall of Fame boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard's new book is due to be released next month. According to a New York Times article, "The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring" reveals tales of drug use, a troubled home life, becoming a teenage dad, and being sexually abused by a coach while attending a boxing event in Utica, NY

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2011 International Boxing HOF Inductees

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:27:23 +0000

Canastota, NY (WIBX) - A pair of knockout-names are headlining the 2011 induction class at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canstota.

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