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posted by Kathleen Holland on August 10, 2008

By Brett Mauren

If you have not yet heard, the Olympics are going on, and not a moment too soon because the week in boxing was pretty dull.
The U.S. team suffered a major setback with the loss of Bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. who collapsed at the Olympic village while trying to shave off two extra pounds in order to meet the 119 limit. Russell was a major medal hope for the U.S. team, who now pins it’s hopes on flyweight Rau’shee Warren, and welterweight Demetrius Andrade. Russell expressed his disappointment, but also let his family and friends know their support was not in vain, as he plans to become professional.

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posted by Kathleen Holland on August 4, 2008

By Brett Mauren

Today I am pleased to inform you a majority of this week’s pillar to post will be regarding action in the ring, rather than me second guessing the wonderful world of boxing matchmaking for five paragraphs.

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posted by Kathleen Holland on July 28, 2008

By Brett Mauren

Before we get started on our weekly review, I’d like to apologize for the tardiness of this week’s column, but as boxing fans I believe you will understand that some smoke had to be cleared after world war 3(Cotto-Margarito) before a review could be written for this unusual week in boxing.

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posted by Kathleen Holland on July 19, 2008

By Brett Mauren

Today marks an important day in not only the history of boxing, but in the history of journalism as well. This is the first of many weekly pieces that feature me bringing you the need to know facts from the week in boxing.

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