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Sunday, August 21, 2011  Former WBO World Heavyweight Champion "Merciless" Ray Mercer and middleweight Hector Camacho, Jr. were in Surfside Beach, South Carolina on Saturday night to help raise money for Find A Dream. The foundation plans to build a gymnasium and learning center for children in North Myrtle Beach.

Friday, October 01, 2010  The idea seems almost traitorous, or at the very least unpatriotic, a well-respected American boxing promoter helping the Chinese Boxing Federation while the U.S. amateur team is in shambles following a disastrous Olympics.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Clark County District Attorney David Roger significantly raised the ante in the case alleging that Mayweather hit and threatened the life of his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Promoters for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are trying to keep expectations low while they prepare for another round of negotiations for what could be the richest fight in boxing history.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, told The Associated Press on Monday that discussions could begin as early as Tuesday for a bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Boxing makes long-awaited return to Yankee Stadium with news conference for June 5 fight

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Looking to use venues, China flexes its muscles and lands the 'Combat Games'

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  Ali the Irishman: Fans cheer boxing icon as he finds Irish roots in great-granddad's hometown

Sunday, July 12, 2009  Police formally accuse wife of former boxing champ Arturo Gatti after his death in Brazil

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  Former lightweight champion, Managua mayor Alexis Arguello found dead at his home

Monday, April 27, 2009  One-time heavyweight boxing champ Greg Page, injured in 2001 fight, dies at Louisville homes

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Boxing loses a Golden Boy: De La Hoya retires from ring at 36, saying he 'can't do it anymore'

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  Ex-welterweight champ Cotto says Margarito's license revocation should be upheld everywhere

Wednesday, December 10, 2008  Three-time heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis headlines the 2009 induction class into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.