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Boxing made Jerry Izenberg better writer as he enters Hall of Fame

The 85-year-old Jerry Izenberg of Henderson will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Sunday. But he’ll go in with a heavy heart after the death of his good friend Muhammad Ali last week.

 
Thousands gather to honor Muhammad Ali at funeral

The Greatest was laid to rest in his hometown Friday after an all-day send-off that was a lot like Muhammad Ali himself — serious at times, but also exuberant, bracingly political, and funny.

Pacquiao retires … well, kinda, sorta

Those two terms in the Congress of the Philippines have served Manny Pacquiao well. At least when it comes to evading questions from reporters.

Alvarez not lured into war of words

He’s only 25, but if there’s one thing Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has learned in the 11 years he has been in boxing, it’s don’t say too much. And if you have to talk, don’t say anything that may rile your opponent.

Friday’s boxing card at Events Center canceled

Friday’s boxing card at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center has been canceled, the Nevada Athletic Commission officials said Tuesday.

Mayweather says he ‘did not commit any violations’ prior to Pacquiao fight

Both world welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the United States Anti-Doping Agency fired back at the author of a story that claimed Mayweather and USADA acted inappropriately in Mayweather receiving an IV prior to his May 2 fight with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.