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Legendary Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward Reportedly Dead at 68

Steward had surgery in September for a stomach disorder

Steward had surgery in September for a stomach disorder

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Evander Holyfield Retiring?

It's been fifteen years since he lost part of his ear to Mike Tyson

It’s been fifteen years since he lost part of his ear to Mike Tyson

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ordered to Pay Manny Pacquiao $114,000 in Lawsuit

Money Mayweather ordered to pay penalty in defamation lawsuit

Money Mayweather ordered to pay penalty in defamation lawsuit

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Preview Our World: Laila Ali’s Knock Out Punch Against Kidney Disease

The boxing champ fights the good fight against kidney disease in Black community

Women’s super middle-weight boxing champ Laila Ali “pairs up” with National Kidney Fund to raise…

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Boxing champ Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., center, poses with pop singer Justin Bieber and Cuban boxer Yuriyorkis Gamboa (Image: File)

Money, Power and Technology: How Floyd Mayweather Became a Social Media Heavyweight

The famed boxer has spread his brand beyond the boxing ring, amassing an online following that rivals tech heavyweights and influencers

With accounts on various social media platforms, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has spread his brand…

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Mike Tyson Decoded: How He Earned (And Squandered) a $300 Million Fortune

Once the king of the ring, Mike Tyson has had many ups and downs in his storied career

On the eve of Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth—Live on Stage, Black Enterprise explores the former…

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Women's World of Boxing president Teresa Scott, before & after

WATCH: Boxer Teresa Scott Promotes Fitness & Self-Confidence in Women

After shedding 60 lbs, entrepreneur inspires women to find their self-confidence through boxing

Founded by Teresa Scott, Women’s World of Boxing provides women with a comfortable introduction to…

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Train Like a Boxer to Take on Tough Job Market

How the sport's discipline can be applied for career success

How the discipline of boxing training can be applied to job seeking and career success.

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In the News: Rapper Heavy D Dies Unexpectedly; Appeals Court Upholds Obama Healthcare and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

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After a long fought battle with liver cancer, boxing great Joe Frazier passed away this past Monday, November 7, 2011 at the age of 67. While his name is often tied to flamboyant fighter Muhammad Ali, who he fought in three memorable bouts, Frazier built his reputation on his own blood, sweat and tears. The Beaufort, South Carolina native pulled himself up out of poverty to be one of the sport’s top fighters (32-4-1). In the wake of his passing, BlackEnterprise.com takes a look back at the many milestones in Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s life both in and out the ring. —Anslem Samuel

Joe Frazier Decoded: The People’s Champion Remembered

More than Muhammad Ali's rival, Smokin' Joe Frazier was a working class hero in and out the ring

In the wake of the death of Joe Frazier, boxing fans reflect on his legacy…

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