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Scott SwerbinskyLast night in New York at Madison Square Garden, the heavyweight division was front and center. The once popular, now much maligned weight class had its first title unification bout in nine years as Wladimir Klitschko stepped into the squared circle with Sultan Ibragimov.  The result?  A yawner, as Klitschko coasted to an easy win by keeping the overmatched Ibragimov at bay with left jabs.  The Spoon Man recaps the borefest for us.

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Scott SwerbinskyAn actually legitimate heavyweight title fight?  Huh?  Tonight?  For free on HBO?  That's right.  For the first time in what seems like eons, two actual talented heavyweight fighters will enter the ring at Madison Square Garden and unify the belts in boxings most popular division as Wladmir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov throw down tonight for the IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.  And before the fight, HBO will show the replay of last weekends thrilling win by Kelly Pavlik over Jermain Taylor.  The Fight Doctor previews tonights tilt.

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Scott SwerbinskyKelly did it again!  It was a different type of fight last night, but another great one ... as Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik defeated Jermain Taylor for the second time in four and a half months.  Taylor came out sharp, crisp, and determined but it wasn't enough.  On a night where both guys came to fight, it was Pavlik who pushed the pace for the entire twelve rounds. He was on the assault all night throwing combinations and landing solid shots.  And the Spoon Man tells us about it.

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Scott SwerbinskyIt just doesn't get much better than this. Two big, tough, hard hitting, world class middleweights ... cueing up the rematch of a fight many pundits considered the Fight of the Year in 2007. Can "The Ghost" do it again? Will the fireworks be just as fierce this time around? I cannot wait to find out. The pay per view is ordered. The Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale is on ice. My cuz previews tonights epic rematch.

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Scott SwerbinskyWorld Extreme Cagefighting has been on the rise since it was purchased by the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in December of 2006.  The talent level has risen so dramatically, most feel it's only a matter of time before the league and it's top champions are folded into the UFC.  My cousin Scott had a chance to talk with WEC Lightweight champion "Razor" Rob McCullough on the eve of his title defense against UFC vet Jamie Varner.

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