Category Archives: Boxing

Mayweather not guilty of harassment in Vegas

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A celebrity’s fame can often lead to greater scrutiny. Sometimes it is deserved but here we seemed to have that occur with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was acquitted Wednesday of misdemeanor harassment charges alleging he threatened the lives … finish reading Mayweather not guilty of harassment in Vegas

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Female boxer loses sex bias claim in stopped fight

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A female fighter was upset that her bout was stopped just because she had a broken hand and claimed that a male fighter would not have been forced to stop fighting. From the AP report:  The California State Athletic Commission … finish reading Female boxer loses sex bias claim in stopped fight

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Zbikowski passes second drug test

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The more details that come out about Tom Zbikowski’s allegedly positive drug test the more it looks like Zbikowski could have a cause of action for defamation. The first test apparently came up with positive results for 5 fighters, all … finish reading Zbikowski passes second drug test

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Zbikowski fails drug test after boxing match

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to reports today, Tom Zbikowski failed his drug test after his recent boxing match.  The reports indicate that Zbikowski is filing an appeal of the testing results. While appealing the results is common, it is always interesting to see … finish reading Zbikowski fails drug test after boxing match

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Zbikowski keeps fighting

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you have a good thing going, stay with it. Tom Zbikowski keeps fighting and keeps winning.  So as long as the lockout remains in effect, look for Zbikowski to continue to fight. He is currently scheduled to fight as … finish reading Zbikowski keeps fighting

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Female boxer shot before title fight–by stepfather

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Boxer Rola El-Halabi was shot by her stepfather and former manager before a title fight, inflicting injuries that are not life-threatening but could imperil her career according to the AP report. The undefeated 25-year-old German was preparing to fight Irma … finish reading Female boxer shot before title fight–by stepfather

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Will Zbikowski even want back in football?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After winning another boxing match over the weekend, the question is whether Tom Zbikowski will even want to get back into football after the labor problems are resolved. Though he did not win by knockout this time, Zbikowski still won … finish reading Will Zbikowski even want back in football?

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Will Ocho take Zbikowski’s boxing challenge? Unlikely

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, so I realize it is not really law related but you have to be amused by the banter and potential challenge between Tom Zbikowski and Ocho. Firing back and forth on their Twitter accounts you had the following exhange … finish reading Will Ocho take Zbikowski’s boxing challenge? Unlikely

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Zbikowski will box since not under contract

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One player who may not be that upset to see the labor stoppage is Tom Zbikowski.  By not being under contract, Zbikowski will have nothing to prevent him from pursuing one of his true loves-boxing. According to multiple reports, Zbikowski … finish reading Zbikowski will box since not under contract

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Mayweather hearing postponed

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

An evidentiary hearing for Floyd Mayweather Jr. was reset to March 10, 2011 after Mayweather made a brief court appearance in a felony domestic violence case. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa agreed to the postponement after Mayweather’s lawyer, … finish reading Mayweather hearing postponed

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Holyfield fight stopped in 3rd Round

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After an unintentional headbutt, the bout between Evander Holyfield and Sherman Williams was stopped after 3 rounds. The fight was declared a “no-contest” and will allegedly be made up at a later date. The problem is how do you compensate … finish reading Holyfield fight stopped in 3rd Round

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Don King stopped for ammo in luggage

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Boxing promoter Don King was stopped by security at Cleveland’s Hopkins International Airport for having ammunition in his carry-on luggage according to the AP. King was stopped by members of the Transportation Safety Administration on Sunday night for carrying ammunition … finish reading Don King stopped for ammo in luggage

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