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Pleasantville resident Julio Sanchez finally fits boxing back into his life at 31

Published: 11/07/09

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - Julio Sanchez thought his boxing career was over five years ago.

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Villanova, Szczur take on defending champion Richmond today

Published: 11/07/09

RICHMOND, Va. - Villanova football coach Andy Talley is in his 25th season at the helm of the Wildcats, just won his 20…

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Paul Williams gets opponent for Atlantic City bout

Published: 11/04/09

Boxing star Paul Williams will be fighting in Atlantic City on Dec. 5 after all.

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No Pavlik, but Paul Williams to still fight in Atlantic City on Dec. 5

Published: 11/03/09

Boxing star Paul Williams will be fighting in Atlantic City on Dec. 5 after all.

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3 area boxers win in North Dakota

Published: 10/29/09

Pro boxers John Brown of Atlantic City, Julio Sanchez of Pleasantville and Troy Maxwell of Galloway Township each won b…

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Boxer Kelly Pavlik says he nearly died from allergic reaction

Published: 10/24/09

NEW YORK - Kelly Pavlik's life was in peril.

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Pavlik calls off fight in Atlantic City vs. Williams

Published: 10/22/09

Popular middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will not fight in Atlantic City this year after all.

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Kelly Pavlik calls off title bout vs. Paul Williams in Atlantic City

Published: 10/21/09

Popular middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will not fight in Atlantic City this year after all.

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Muhammad, Mussachio included on Nov. 20 card at Taj

Published: 10/11/09

Vineland promoter Diane Lee Fischer will bring boxing to Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort on Friday, Nov. 20.

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Galloway Township's Alvarez pulls out of fight after stepping in pothole

Published: 10/01/09

Galloway Township welterweight boxer Shamone Alvarez suffered a sprained knee while running Tuesday, and his scheduled …

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Pavlik more than ready to get back in the ring

Published: 09/30/09

EAST RUTHERFORD - It was fitting that Kelly Pavlik's news conference Tuesday was held at the Timex Performance Center.

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Pavlik ready for challenge against Williams in Atlantic City

Published: 09/29/09

EAST RUTHERFORD - Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has never been one to shy away from a challenge.

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Legendary trainer Dundee appears in A.C.

Published: 09/26/09

ATLANTIC CITY - The short, 88-year-old man was instructing young boxers individually Friday night at the Atlantic City …

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Fans, fighters and city celebrate Gatti's legacy

Published: 09/20/09

ATLANTIC CITY - The loudest ovations occurred between fights at Bally's Atlantic City Saturday night.

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Franklinville native Eliot 'The Fire' Marshall looks to ignite UFC career on Saturday

Published: 09/17/09

When Eliot Marshall gets into the Octagon on Saturday night, there will be private pay-per-view parties all over the co…

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Manager: Pavlik will be ready for fight in Atlantic City

Published: 09/11/09

It looks as if WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will return to Atlantic City in early December.

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Bally's Atlantic City to hold fight card to honor Arturo Gatti on Sept. 19

Published: 08/25/09

Early in his career, before he fought in front of soldout crowds at Boardwalk Hall, the late Arturo Gatti built his rep…

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September Atlantic City boxing card to honor Arturo Gatti

Published: 08/24/09

Bally's Atlantic City will host a boxing card on Sept. 19 that will pay tribute to the late Arturo Gatti.

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Wildwood's Mussachio determined to rebound from first career loss

Published: 08/23/09

Chuck Mussachio has no plans to give up boxing, despite suffering his first pro defeat Friday night.

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Wildwood's Chuck Mussachio to fight in West Virginia tonight

Published: 08/21/09

Wildwood light-heavyweight Chuck Mussachio (13-0-2, 5 KOs) will try to take his boxing career to a higher level tonight.

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Pavlik fight vs. Williams postponed

Published: 08/18/09

Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has a hand infection that just won't go away.

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Pavlik fight postponed to Nov. 21 due to hand injury

Published: 08/17/09

Kelly Pavlik's Oct. 3 fight against Paul Williams has been postponed to Nov. 21 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City due …

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Kelly Pavlik returning to Boardwalk Hall to fight Paul Williams in October

Published: 08/12/09

One of the year's most anticipated fights is coming to Atlantic City.

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Mancuso wins 201-pound title at Ringside World Championships

Published: 08/11/09

Nicholas Mancuso of Atlantic City beat Keith Jackson Jr. to win the 17-34-year-old 201-pound Novice division title at t…

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Lower Township's Josh Mercado wins pro debut

Published: 08/09/09

ATLANTIC CITY - Josh Mercado always felt as if his boxing style was better suited to the pros than the amateurs.

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