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Participants in a recent Pivot Podcast were Fred Taylor, Ryan Clark, Victor Oladipo and Channing Crowder. (Courtesy of Swanson Communications)

Miami Heat’s Victor Oladipo Battles A Familiar Foe: Adversity

May 26, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“I’ve come back from everything you can imagine,” said the shooting guard/small forward.
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Jermell Charlo (left) rocked but couldn't finish Brian Castaño (right) in the second round of their 154-pound unification draw in July 2021. They'll rematch on Saturday with Charlo holding the IBF/WBA/WBC crowns, and Castano, the WBO version. (Premier Boxing Champions)

Jermell Charlo’s Birthday Wish: Stop Brian Castaño In 154-pound Unification Rematch

May 11, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“I’m hungrier,” Charlo says. “I’m going to have him hurting and crying. I want to knock this guy out.”
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Keith Thurman (right) overcame a 31-month ring absence by dominating Saturday night's 147-pound clash of former champions, winning by unanimous decision over Mario Barrios (left) despite injury his left hand in the third round. (Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions)

Keith Thurman Batters Mario Barrios; Claressa Shields Masters Ema Kozin, Debates Savannah Marshall

February 7, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Thurman announces “One-Time is back;” Shields declares “I don’t like” Marshall.
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“I didn’t know I had a lane in boxing. I looked up to the males. It made me more comfortable knowing that there was a Laila Ali and that there was an Anne Wolfe. said Claressa Shields. “To see a woman boxing actually gave me more encouragement to fulfill my dreams. I wanted to have achievements and commercials and magazine covers — just like Serena Williams, but just in boxing.” (Sean Jorgensen/Salita Promotions)

Boxer Claressa Shields Fights For Survivors Of Abuse And Water-Starved Flint, Michigan

February 5, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“Kids who … had that struggle where their parents weren’t there … I was one of those kids,” said Shields.
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“People go through many hiccups in life, but the key is not to stop at that hiccup,” said Evelyn Wilson, 80, who will have been abstinent from alcohol and cocaine use for 50 years in May. “My philosophy is the better you feel about yourself the better you’ll treat yourself.” (Courtesy of Evelyn Wilson)

‘Gangsta Grandma’ Uses Lived Experience To Rehabilitate Lovingly

January 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“I believe to this day that God wants me to be clean and sober,” says Wilson, whose substance abuse ended on May 19, 1972.
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Ozie Nzeribe (center) stars as the bullied basketball player, Royale, alongside Isaiah Hill (left) and O'shea Jackson Jr. (far right) in the new Apple TV series “Swagger,” inspired by the life of basketball standout Kevin Durant. (Courtesy of Randi Cone/Interdependence Public Relationsstrong)/strong

Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“God has blessed me with so much it is only fitting to pay it forward,” Nzeribe says.
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WBA (regular) welterweight champion Jamal James (shown) defends his crown against unbeaten Radzhab Butaev on Saturday. (Premier Boxing Champions)

Jamal James Wants Rematch With Yordenis Ugas To Avenge The Only Loss Of His Pro Career

October 27, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Standing in WBA welterweight champion’s way is undefeated Radzhab Butaev of Russia, whom he fights Saturday night.
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