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Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean TKOs on Showtime to become Number 1 in class
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- Created on Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:28 AM
MIAMI (OK), USA (defend.ht) – In his first fight on SHOWTIME, undefeated Dierry “Dougy Style” Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), of Quebec, Canada, overcame a bad cut on the side of his right eye to register two knockdowns en route to a fourth-round TKO over southpaw Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis (17-4-1, 6 KOs), of Long Beach, California. By winning, Jean becomes the number 1 contender in the IBF 140-pound division.
Introducing Al "Haitian Temptation" Sands
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- Created on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:56 PM
DULUTH, USA (defend.ht) - Al Sands is 6'2'', quick, and strong and on Saturday, joined a group of Haitian fighters who won critical matches in their career. For Sands, he became the Minnesota State Cruiserwieght Champion and improved to 9 and 1, with 9 by way of knockout.
Bermane "B-Ware" Stiverne set to take on Chris Arreola
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- Created on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:35 PM
ONTARIO, USA (defend.ht) - It's been eons since a heavyweight match-up had fight fans licking their chops. It's here, on Saturday, April 28, Bermane "B-Ware" Stiverne (22-1-1, 20 KOs) of La Plaine, Haiti faces Chris Arreole (35-2, 30 KOs) of Escondido, California. It is speculated that the winner of this fight will get the opportunity to face the Vitali Klitschko, the super heavyweight champion.
Andre Berto Drug Test: "Consistent with contamination not intent"
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- Created on Saturday, June 09, 2012 8:02 PM
LOS ANGELES, USA (defend.ht) - Sources informed on the positive drug test of the former welterweight champ, Andre Berto, have revealed that the traces of a banned substance found in the fighter's samples were so small that it is likely the substance was introduced by contamination.
Andre Berto Tests Positive, Rematch with Ortiz Cancelled
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- Created on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:00 PM
WINTER HAVEN, USA (defend.ht) - Former Welterweight Champion Andre Berto tested positive for steroids and the June 23rd rematch with Victor Ortiz has been canceled. Berto has denied using any banned substances and is seeking to open an investigation.
Haiti's Evens Pierre Fights for Cité Soleil
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- Created on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:36 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - You may recognize him from the documentary Ghosts of Cite Soleil, he was the Underboss of Haitian 2Pac, but today, the 28 year old, Evens "The Sun City Kid" Pierre ranks 23rd in the World Boxing Council Lightweight standings and is rising.
Haiti at the World Championship Judo in Paris
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- Created on Sunday, August 14, 2011 1:17 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Haitian National Judo Team will compete from August 23 to 28 at the World Championship of Judo Senior to be held this year at the Palais des Congrès Paris-Bercy, France.
Ovince St. Preux Representing in Mixed Martial Arts
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- Created on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 11:27 AM
Ed Kapp, an analyst, published in the Bleacher Report an interview with former University of Tennessee football player Ovince St. Preux. The excerpt below Kapp discusses St. Preux's Haitian roots.
Jean Pascal Faces Opportunity to Become Legendary
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- Created on Friday, May 20, 2011 6:59 PM
MONTREAL, Canada - To become legendary in boxing, you must beat legendary boxers. The rematch between Jean Pascal and the Legend Bernard Hopkins is an opportunity for reigning WBC Champ to do just that.
Linouse Desravines Wins 3rd Judo Medal in International Competition
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- Created on Sunday, May 15, 2011 10:19 PM
Judoka, Linouse Deravines won Gold Medal at the International Open Judo Tournament held in Guadeloupe last month.
Yves Jabouin UFC Debut Airing Live on Facebook
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- Created on Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:14 PM
Yves Jabouin will face Pablo Garza in a featherweight bout at UFC 129. It will be Yves debut as a fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship league.
Yves "The Tiger" Jabouin Debuts at UFC 129
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- Created on Friday, April 15, 2011 2:27 PM
The second preliminary fight on the card for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 129 on April 30th will pit Yves "Tiger" Jabouin (15-6) versus Pablo "The Scarecrow" Garza (10-1) in a featherweight bout.
Pascal, Hopkins Fight at Press Conference
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- Created on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:31 AM
There is a lot of drama building up to the May 21 Bernard Hopkins-Jean Pascal rematch. The fight last December ended in a draw and now fight fans are eager to see on of the fighters get a victory. The drama got upped a notch after the two fighters got into a physical altercation during a press conference in Montreal today.
Andre Berto vs Victor Ortiz, Finalized
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- Created on Saturday, March 26, 2011 1:04 PM
Andre Berto is going to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) Welterweight title against Victor Ortiz on Saturday, April 16, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut.
From Earthquake to Gold Medal
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- Created on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 8:20 AM
17 year old Pardovani "P-daddi" Dominique was born in Haiti and was one of 3 million people in the world who experienced the natural disaster of January 12. He came to the US to live with his aunt and started wrestling in November. This past weekend he became a gold medalist headed to the district tournament.
Bernard Hopkins: Pascal "doesn't recognize Haiti"
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- Created on Friday, February 18, 2011 12:34 PM
Bernard Hopkins is a boxing legend who will be inducted into the pantheon of great boxers like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones and the like. Let's just get that out of the way, but yet, with all that being said the former champ can't get over his draw against the Haitian-Canadian Champ Jean Pascal.
Andre Berto, Victor Ortiz Negotiating Bout
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- Created on Sunday, February 06, 2011 5:08 PM
Welterweight titlist Andre Berto and junior welterweight contender Victor Ortiz, both past ESPN.com prospects of the year, are in talks to meet April 16, the promoters for both fighters told ESPN.com.
