Clottey beats Judah to take title

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The fight ended after Judah said he could not see because of a cut above his right eye. Referee Robert Byrd had ruled the cut was caused by an accidental clash of heads, so the result was then decided by the scorecards. Two of the judges scored it 86-85 for Clottey and the other scored it 87-84 for the African fighter. Afterwards... Submitted by: swedal | Visited 12 times | Comments 0

♦ Francis wants shot at world title

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Dean Francis says he is targeting a world title after becoming the new British light-heavyweight champion. The Bristol-based boxer stunned Tony Oakey on Friday in front of his home crowd in Portsmouth to add the Lonsdale Belt to his Commonwealth title. "I'm going to give myself two years," Francis, 34, told BBC Points West. Francis, who has made a successful comeback from injury... Submitted by: deepower - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe relinquishes world title

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Joe Calzaghe has vacated his WBC super-middleweight title to free him up for a potential fight with Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight later in the year. He has given up the title rather than take the mandatory defence against fellow British fighter Carl Froch. Calzaghe still holds his WBA and WBO belts. Froch will face Jermain Taylor for the title later this year. Submitted by: peepin2me - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Beckham Beats Kutcher & Phillippe To Sexiest Man Title.

1 vote	Beckham Beats Kutcher & Phillippe To Sexiest Man Title.... Soccer ace David Beckham has seen off competition from Ashton Kutcher and Ryan Phillippe to land the title of America's sexiest man. England star Beckham was voted top of a poll of male celebrities by U.S. Submitted by: Jorge05r - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Take-Two: We're Not Just GTA

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Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has in the past been accused of being a one-trick pony, as it lays claim to perhaps the biggest videogame franchise of today. But Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick says that his company's portfolio has profit-driving potential beyond Rockstar's carjacking moneymaker. But he pointed towards Take-Two franchises, particularly owned IP... Submitted by: vertigoflow - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Maccarinelli set for title tilt

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Former World champion Enzo Maccarinelli is in line for another world title bout in September. Maccarinelli's proposed comeback fight, due to take place on July 19, been postponed by Sports Network due to television scheduling issues. Instead, the Swansea fighter, 27, is being lined up for tilt at the WBO cruiserweight title he lost to David Haye in March. Submitted by: freediver - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Arthur lines up September defence

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WBO superfeatherweight champion Alex Arthur will defend his title on the same bill as Amir Khan on 6 September. No announcement has been made on the opponents for both fighters for the bill at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Arthur, 29, will be making the second defence of the title he won in July last year when he beat Koba Gogoladze. Submitted by: finspin - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Murray lands title shot

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Manchester lightweights John Murray and Lee Meager will fight for the vacant British title at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan on July 11, live on Sky Sports. Jim Watt says that the talented but flawed Dean Francis faces an uphill battle against Tony Oakey. Adam Smith shares his thoughts as Paul Appleby steps up and Floyd Mayweather steps down. Submitted by: motohost - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kubica cools talk over F1 title

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Formula One championship leader Robert Kubica has played down his title hopes ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix. Kubica, 23, took a surprise win for BMW Sauber in Canada on 8 June to take the lead in the drivers' standings. "Looking at the situation of me and my team, I don't see myself as a title contender," said Kubica. In the last six Grands Prix Kubica has finished second, third, fourth... Submitted by: keogan63 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Lulu: 'Take That Should Record Bond Theme'.

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Lulu: 'Take That Should Record Bond Theme'.... Scottish singer Lulu is backing newly reformed boyband Take That to record the theme song to the new James Bond film. Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was said to be collaborating with acclaimed Dj Mark Ronson on the title track for the upcoming Quantum Of Solace, but the project now hangs in question aft... Submitted by: vitalous - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Matt Damon fears loosing sexiest man title

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Washington (ANI): Matt Damon fears that his expanding waistline has put his Sexiest Man Alive title in jeopardy. The actor got the title after People magazine voted him the most attractive male in the world in 2007. But he is worried that he has lost the flattering title after piling on 40 pounds for his latest role in The Informant. Submitted by: wizcom - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gary Barlow Supports Take That Musical.

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Gary Barlow Supports Take That Musical.... Take That singer Gary Barlow has given his blessing to a new stage production based on the British band's music. When the project was announced in 2007, the recently reformed boyband said it would not be involved with the show, insisting the musical had "absolutely and 100 per cent nothing to do with Take That". Submitted by: grover69 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rhodes rolls back the years

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Former 'Spice Boy' Ryan Rhodes turned back the clock to claim the British light-middleweight title with a stunning knockout victory over Gary Woolcombe. Sheffield's Rhodes first won the title back in 1996 and looked better than ever to claim the title from an opponent six years his junior who was defending the title for the first time. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cook vows to take Arthur's title

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Nicky Cook has vowed to make Alex Arthur pay for the misery Scott Harrison caused him two years ago. Cook was due to challenge Harrison for the WBO featherweight title but the Scot pulled out at 48 hours' notice. The 28-year-old will challenge Arthur for his WBO super-featherweight crown on 6 September and is determined to finally realise his world title dream. Submitted by: frodosringfinger - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Williams' world title boost

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Williams: world title tilt? I think it's a race now for a British fighter to get to a world title fight. I believe the world heavyweight scene is very open, very weak. I've watched Danny's career for a hell of a long time and I do think that, if he puts his mind to it, he can do it. Frank Maloney says Danny Williams is in sight of another world title shot. Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'COD: World At War' to feature co-op play

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Activision has announced the next title in its best-selling Call of Duty franchise will offer players a new co-operative mode for both online and offline play. Call Of Duty: World At War, which takes players into the South Pacific and Europe, will allow up to four friends to take part simultaneously online or via a two-player, split-screen option on Xbox 360, PC and PS3. The new gameplay... Submitted by: RazorKid13 - Visited 19 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ EA Expected to Extend Take-Two Offer Again

1 vote	The June 16 deadline for EA’s $2 billion tender offer for the Grand Theft Auto publisher passed without response from the majority of Take-Two shareholders, and EA is now expected to extend its offer.   However... Submitted by: Evilboy - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cole refuses to give up title bid

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Joe Cole is determined to take the title race to the final day of the season with victory over Newcastle. Chelsea travel to St James' Park on Monday afternoon knowing that defeat will effectively hand the Premier League trophy to Manchester United. "This year we will keep going and we want to take it to the last day," said the 26-year-old Chelsea midfielder. Submitted by: oblivion19 - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Judah's arm injury forces Mosley fight cancellation

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Sugar Shane Mosley's fight with Zab Judah on May 31 was canceled Thursday after Judah seriously injured his arm in an accidental fall. Judah (36-5, 25 KOs), the former undisputed welterweight champion hoping for a career comeback, severely cut his right forearm and needed 50 stitches to close the wounds, which will keep him out of training for four weeks. Mosley (44-5, 37 KOs)... Submitted by: Jorge05r - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Take-Two sues Chicago Transit Authority over pulled ads

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Controversy surrounding Grand Theft Auto IV was to be expected, and the politicians and critics of Rockstar's title certainly delivered. However, Take-Two isn't taken every battering lying down: the removal of ads for the game by the Chicago Transit Authority has spawned a lawsuit. Accusing the CTA of pulling the ads "without explanation," Take-Two filed suit yesterday, reports Reuters. Submitted by: jswenson - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment