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CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club is scheduled to hold its 18th annual Ray Minus Sr End of Year Amateur Boxing Tournament, recognising the legends of the ring - former Bahamian boxing greats.

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Three honoured for their contribution to boxing

PROMOTER Tommy Stubbs said the “Pain and Glory” boxing show on Friday night was not just about the return of professional boxing in the country, but it was also to recognise some of those persons who have made their contribution to the sport over the years.

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What happened to 'Death' in Pain & Glory?

WHAT happened to Dencil “Death” Miller? That’s the million dollar question that was asked as the veteran lightweight refused to get dressed to fight the youthful Lester Brown Jr on the undercard of the “Pain and Glory” professional boxing card on Friday night.

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NPBA: Giants squash Marines 132-73

THE New Providence Basketball Association ended the first segment of its season on a high note with a pair of marquee matchups Saturday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium. The league reopens play on January 3.

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Harbour Island All Age School captures three titles

THE 29th edition of the Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament concluded with continued dominance by Harbour Island All Age School as they captured three of the six contested divisions.

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IC Tennis: Bahamas, Barbados in battle for bragging rights

THE US and Mexico will battle for the last spot in the IC Worldwide Challenge Final today at the National Tennis Centre. The Bahamas and Barbados will battle for bragging rights.

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CAFL: Stingrays get win over the Falcons, Pros beat Jets in ot

WEEK seven of the Commonwealth American Football League featured three games on the schedule and the first week with games played simultaneously in New Providence and Grand Bahama.

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Calderon prevails in 'Fight of the Night'

FERNANDO Calderon knew that he had to be more active than Kendric Stuart to pull off the victory in their amateur match on Friday night in the Rainforest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort on Cable Beach.

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Major overcomes pain for win

Meacher ‘Pain’ Major had to go on the defensive, using his jab to hold off a pesky Brazilian Roger Rosa for a six-round unanimous decision on Friday night in the Rainforest Theatre of the Wyndham resort in Cable Beach.

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Lester Brown Jr to face Dencil 'Death' Miller in 'Pain and Glory'

When Lester Brown Jr meets Dencil “Death” Miller on the undercard of the return of professional boxing to the Bahamas, it will be a battle of youth versus experience.

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St Paul's in 18-5 rout over Golden Gates to win the men's best-of-3 championship

GOLDEN Gates was looking for the hat trick in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic on Saturday, but St Paul’s saved their best game for the last to spoil their much anticipated celebrations.

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Major confident ahead of fight

Having made the weight and holding an advantage in height, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major said he’s confident that he will be successful against Brazilian Roger Rosa tonight in their light welterweight fight in the Rain Forest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort Hotel, Cable Beach.

Overall results best ever for Bahamian team at Lil Mo Jr Championships

THE 2013 Lil Mo International Junior Championships came to a close on Wednesday with a number of age group finals.

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JUNIOR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Simone Pratt, 17; Rasheed Carey, 17

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YESI/RUSH players selected for U-14 Boys Soccer Camp

THE partnership between Youth Empowerment through Soccer International and Rush Soccer continues to provide an avenue for young Bahamians to gain increased exposure in the sport.