Mike Weaver vs. John Tate
March 31, 1980
On this day in fistiana in Knoxville TN, Mike Weaver defeated John Tate for the WBA version of the Heavyweight Championship. Also, Eddie Gregory defeated Marvin Johnson on the undercard.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Mike Weaver vs. John Tate 3/31/80
On this day in fistiana in Knoxville TN, Mike Weaver defeated John Tate for the WBA version of the Heavyweight Championship. Also, Eddie Gregory defeated Marvin Johnson on the undercard.
On this day in fistiana, Larry Holmes vs. Leroy Jones, 3/31/80
Larry Holmes vs. Leroy Jones
March 31, 1980
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Nevada, Larry Holmes defended the WBC version of the Heavyweight Title for his 34 straight victory as a pro.
Monday, March 30, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Paulie Ayala vs. Hugo Dianzo 3/30/01
Paulie Ayala vs. Hugo Dianzo
March 30, 2001
On this day in fistiana in Fort Worth, Texas, Paulie Ayala got the benefit of the doubt on the scorecards for the WBA Bantamweight Title versus Hugo Dianzo.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. John Conteh 2 3/29/80
Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. John Conteh 2
March 29, 1980
On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Matthew Saad Muhamad defeated John Conteh in a rematch, defense of the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
On this day in fistiana, Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo 3/29/66
Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo
March 29, 1966
On this day in fistiana in Toronto, Canada, Muhammad Ali defeated rugged Canadian great George Chuvalo.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Michael Spinks vs. Marvin Johnson 3/28/81
Michael Spinks vs. Marvin Johnson
March 28, 1981
On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, NJ, Michael Spinks stopped former Light Heavyweight Champ Marvin Johnson in four rounds.
Friday, March 27, 2015
1 Hot Ticket!! some Matthysse-Provodnikov seats left! #boxing could-it-be #FOTY
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On this day in fistiana, Eddie Chambers vs. Sam Peter 3/27/09
Eddie Chambers vs. Samuel Peter
March 27, 2009
On this day in fistiana at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles CA, Eddie Chambers defeated Samuel Peter.
On this day in fistiana, Orlando Canizales vs. Bones Adams 3/27/93
Orlando Canizales vs. Clarence Bones Adams
March 27, 1993
On this day in fistiana in France, Orlando Canizales makes his eleventh successful title defense, beating Bones Adams by unanimous decision.
On this day in fistiana, Gerrie Coetzee vs. Scott LeDoux 3/27/82
Gerrie Coetzee vs. Scott LeDoux
March 27, 1982
On this day in fistiana in Johanesburg, South Africa Gerrie Coetzee defeated Scott LeDoux.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Foreman vs. Norton 3/26/74
George Foreman vs. Ken Norton
March 26, 1974
On this day in fistiana in Caracas Venezuela, George Foreman demolished Kenny Norton with Muhammad Ali watching and talking from ringisde.
On this day in fistiana, Fernando Vargas vs. Raymond Joval 3/26/05
Fernando Vargas vs. Raymond Joval
March 26, 2005
On this day in fistiana in Corpus Christi, Texas, Fernando Vargas defeated Raymond Joval by lopsided unanimous decision.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Erislandy Lara vs. Carlos Molina 3/25/11
Carlos Molina vs. Erislandy Lara
March 25, 2011
On this day in fistiana at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Teddy Atlas scored this fight the way the officials did.
On this day in fistiana, Holmes vs. Shavers 3/25/78
Larry Holmes vs. Earnie Shavers
March 25, 1978
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas Larry Holmes defeated Earnie Shavers in a thriller.
On this day in fistiana, Robinson vs. Basilio 2 3/25/58
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Carmen Basilio 2
March 25, 1958
On this day in fistiana, Michael Nunn vs. Sumbu Kalambay 3/25/89
Michael Nunn vs. Sumbu Kalambay
March 25, 1989
Jim Lampley: Despite the 22 knockouts, many critics and observers of the sport still question his punching power.
Larry Merchant: Well, he just sorta stings you to death.
Ray Leonard: That counts too.
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Second To Nunn defeated Sumbu Kalambay with a single punch.
Friday, March 20, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Dokes. vs. Tommy Thomas 3/20/82
Michael Dokes vs. Tommy Thomas
March 20, 1982
On this day in fistiana at the Playboy Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, Michael Dokes defended the NABF Heavyweight Title with this stoppage win over Tommy Franco Thomas.
On this day in fistiana, Stracey vs. Lewis 3/20/76
John H. Stracey vs. Hedgemon Lewis
March 20, 1976
On this day in fistiana in London, John H. Stracey successfully defended the WBC Welterweight Title against Hedgemon Lewis.
On this day in #fistiana, K. McKinney vs. Paul Banke 3/20/92
Kennedy McKinney vs. Paul Banke
March 20, 1992
On this day in fistiana on the Barkley-Hearns 2 undercard, Kennedy McKinney defeated Paul Bank via technical knockout.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C - BFTP Kid Griffo #PBC
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
On Wednesday's show Billy C is joined by KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli for a Blast-From-The-Past on Kid Griffo.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in #fistiana, Morales vs. Pacquiao 1 3/19/05
Erik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao 1
March 19, 2005
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao met for the first time, here for the Super Featherweight Titles, WBC & IBA.
On this day in #fistiana, Arce vs. Hussein 3/19/05
Jorge Arce vs. Hussein Hussein
March 19, 2005
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Jorge Arce stopped Hussein Hussein in a brutally gorgeous chiller on the undercard of the first Morales-Pacquiao fight.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Sithchatchawal vs. Monshipour 3/18/06
Somsak Sithchatchawal vs. Mayar Monshipour
March 18, 2006
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C - Tuesday's Show
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
YouTube issues force Billy C to air an abbreviated show but it's still a lot of fun!!
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Michael Spinks vs. Dwight Muhammad Qawi 3/18/83
Michael Spinks vs. Dwight Muhammad Qawi
March 18, 1983
On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, NJ, Michael Spinks became the undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi (formerly Dwight Braxton) by 15 round decision.
On this day in #fistiana, Brown vs. Blocker 3/18/90
Simon Brown vs. Maurice Blocker
March 18, 1990
#Boxing Golovkin vs. Monroe set for May 16 #GolovkinMonroe #GGG
GENNADY "GGG" GOLOVKIN VS.
WILLIE MONROE JR.
THE FORUM
Live on HBO World Championship
Boxing®
Los Angeles, CA (March
17, 2015) Boxing Superstar GENNADY
"GGG" GOLOVKIN will defend his WBA/IBO and
'Interim' WBC Middleweight World Titles against Top-Rated Challenger WILLIE MONROE JR. on Sat., May 16 emanating from
the Forum in Inglewood, CA. The championship event will be
televised Live on HBO World
Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET /PT.
"I'm very excited
to fight again in Los
Angeles Monroe
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C - Monday's Show #MayPac
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
Manny gets tested!! Billy C takes your calls & email.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Fitzsimmons vs. Corbett 3/17/1897
Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James Corbett
March 17, 1897
On this day in fistiana in Carson City, Nevada, Bob Fitzsimmons defeated James Corbett for the Heavyweight Championship of the World.
On this day in fistiana, Jimmy Young vs. George Foreman 3/17/77
Jimmy Young vs. George Foreman
March 17, 1977
On this day in fistiana in San Juan Puerto Rico, George Foreman lost for the second time in his career to underrated heavyweight Jimmy Young.
Monday, March 16, 2015
"On May 16, I will shock the world." Willie The Mongoose Monroe
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On this day in fistiana, Martin vs. Gogarty 3/16/96
Christy Martin vs. Deirdre Gogarty
March 16, 1996
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View the undercard of Tyson-Bruno 2, The Coal Miner's Daughter Christy Martin won a hard-fought, bloody unanimous decision over Deirdre Gogarty that catapulted women's boxing into the public's imagination.
On this day in fistiana, Hunter vs. Qawi 3/16/90
Mike Hunter vs. Dwight Muhammad Qawi
March 16, 1990
On this day in fistiana in Newark, New Jersey, Mike Hunter beats Dwight Muhammad Qawi for the WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
On this day in fistiana, McGirt vs. Curet 3/16/89
James Buddy McGirt vs. Edwin Curet
March 16, 1989
On this day in fistiana at the Felt Forum in New York City, Buddy McGirt wins a lopsided decision over Edwin Curet.
On this day in fistiana, Bruno vs. Ferguson 3/16/94
Frank Bruno vs. Jesse Ferguson
March 16, 1994
On this day in fistiana in Birmingham, England, Frank Bruno rebounded from a TKO loss to Lennox Lewis by making short work of Jesse Ferguson.
On this day in fistiana, Hopkins vs. Lipsey 3/16/96
Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Lipsey
March 16, 1996
On this day in fistiana, on the undercard of Tyson-Bruno 2, Bernard Hopkins turned back the challenge from Joe Lipsey in defense of the IBF Middleweight Title.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C's #KovalevPascal post-fight show
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
Billy C speaks with Daxx Kahn, Alex Pierpaoli and takes your calls after the 175 pound action fight between Sergey Kovalev and Jean Pascal.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Pacquiao vs. Marquez 2 3/15/08
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez 2
March 15, 2008
On this day in fistiana at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao won a close split decision over Juan Manuel marquez in the second bout of their legendary series.
On this day in fistiana, Tony Lopez vs. Brian Mitchell 1 3/15/91
Tony Lopez vs. Brian Mitchell 1
March 15, 1991
On this day in fistiana in Scramento, CA, Tony Lopez and Brian Mitchell ended up in a draw in their Super Featherweight unification bout.
On this day in fistiana, Arguello vs. Hernandez 3/15/75
Alexis Arguello vs. Leonel Hernandez
March 15, 1975
On this day in fistiana at Caracas, Venezuela, Alexis Arguello defended his WBA Featherweight Championship against Leonel Hernandez.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
@FistThingsFirst talks #MayweatherPacquiao on @999WBOB
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Talking Mayweather-Pacquiao,
Guest Spot on 990WBOB Providence, RI
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C - Friday's Show #GGG #PBC
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
On Friday's show Billy C spoke boxing analyst Daxx Kahn and as always, Billy took your calls & email.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Mayweather vs. Bramble 3/14/93
Roger Mayweather vs. Livingstone Bramble
March 14, 1993
On this day in fistiana at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Roger Mayweather defeated Livingstone Bramble with a fifth round TKO.
On this day in fistiana, Afolabi vs. Maccarinelli 3/14/09
Ola Afolabi vs. Enzo Maccarinelli
March 14, 2009
On this day in fistiana at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, on the undercard of Khan-Barrera, cruiserweight Ola Afolabi defeated Enzo Maccarinelli for the WBO interim title.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C- Thursday Show
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
On Thursday's show Billy C spoke with NJSAC Larry Hazzard, boxing analyst Daxx Kahn and as always, Billy took your calls & email.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Patterson vs. Johansson 3 3/13/61
Floyd Patterson vs. Ingemar Johansson 3
March 13, 1961
On this day in fistiana in Miami Beach, Florida, Floyd Patterson defended his Heavyweight Championship in the rubber match with Sweden's Ingemar Johansson.
On this day in fistiana, Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones 3/13/63
Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones
March 13, 1963
On this day in fistiana, at Madison Square Garden, Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, faced the toughest fight of his pro career at the time and prevailed not only in the fight itself but also on the scorecards that broke in his favor over Doug Jones, after a very close fight many thought he did not deserve.
On this day in fistiana, Vargas vs. Clarke 3/13/99
Fernando Vargas vs. Howard Clarke
March 13, 1999
On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden on the undercard of Lewis-Holyfield 1, Fernando Vargas made the first defense of his IBF Super Welterweight Title and picked up his 16th pro victory with this stoppage of Howard Clarke.
On this day in fistiana, Lewis vs. Holyfield 1 3/13/99
Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield 1
March 13, 1999
"It's a brinks job." - Jim Lampley
On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Lennox Lewis looked to have defeated Evander Holyfield for the Heavyweight Championship but judges Eugenia Williams and Larry O'Connel disagreed in one of the more dubious draws of all time.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Talkin' #Boxing with Billy C - Blast was Dave Shade & more!
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
On Wednesday's show Billy C is joined by KOFantasyBoxing Boss Alex Pierpaoli for a Blast-From-The-Past on Dave Shade.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
On this day in fistiana, Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo Mayorga 3/12/11
Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo Mayorga
March 12, 2011
On this day in fistiana at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Miguel Cotto stopped Ricardo Mayorga in the 12th and final round of a WBA Super World super welterweight championship bout.
#MayweatherPacquaio video replay It's happening #Boxing fans!
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
video replay of Wednesday's LA press conference
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
#MayPac #MayweatherPacquiao is on! LA Presser photos
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
LA Press Conference
photos by Esther Lin/SHOWTIME®
Billy C is Back!! Catch a Replay of Tuesday's Show
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
Visit www.BillyCBoxing.com
Back from France, Billy C spoke with fight photographer Emily Harney and Billy C took your calls & email.
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for 2
hours each day Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm Eastern
at BillyCBoxing.com and YouTube.
On this day in fistiana, Micky Ward vs. Shea Neary 3/11/00
Micky Ward vs. Shea Neary
March 11, 2000
On this day in fistiana in the UK, Micky Ward wins the WBU 140 pound title from the unbeaten Shea Neary with an 8th round TKO. This win was immortalized by Hollywood in The Fighter.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez 2 3/10/12
Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez 2
March 10, 2012
On this day in fistiana in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Orlando Salido and Juan Manuel Lopez returned to hostilities in a second brilliant fist-fight in which they traded haymakers and knockdowns before Lopez succumbed to Salido's assault in round 10.
On this day in fistiana, Willie Gibbs vs. Lenord Pierre 3/10/06
Willie Gibbs vs. Lenord Pierre
March 10, 2006
On this day in fistiana at Foxwoods Casino in Uncasville, CT, Willie Gibbs stopped Lenord Pierre in a grueling slugfest for the USBA Middleweight Championship on an ESPN Friday Night Fights broadcast. Check out our fight report from ringside and lots of photos.
On this day in fistiana, Danny Lopez vs. Roberto Castanon 3/10/79
Danny "Little Red" Lopez vs. Roberto Castanon
March 10, 1979
On this day in fistiana in Salt Lake City, Utah, Danny Little Red Lopez stopped Roberto Castanon in defense of the WBC Featherweight Title.
On this day in fistiana, Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Shannan Taylor 3/10/01
Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Shannan Taylor
March 10, 2001
On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Sugar Shane Mosley defeated Australian Shannan Taylor in defense of his Welterweight Championship. Notice what happens when the ringside officials tap the blocks together to warn the round had just 10 seconds left, in that instant when Taylor relaxed slightly Mosley nails him.
Monday, March 9, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Bernard Hopkins vs. Tavoris Cloud 3/9/13
Bernard Hopkins vs. Tavoris Cloud
March 9, 2013
On this day in fistiana at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Bernard Hopkins turned back the clock again in defeating the younger light heavy Tavoris Cloud.
On this day in fistiana, Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Robbie Peden
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Robbie Peden
March 9, 2002
On this day in fistiana in Pittsburgh, PA, Juan Manuel Marquez broke down and stopped Robbie Peden in an IBF Featherweight Title Eliminator.
On this day in fistiana, Larry Holmes vs. Rocky Pepeli 3/9/93
Larry Holmes vs Rocky Pepeli
March 9, 1993
On this day in fistiana in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Larry Holmes stops Rocky Pepeli on cuts in a bad blood fight.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
On this day in fistiana, Canelo Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo 3/8/14
Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo
March 8, 2014
On this day in fistiana at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez stopped Alfredo Angulo.
On this day in fistiana, David Haye vs. Enzo Maccarinelli 3/8/08
David Haye vs. Enzo Maccarinelli
March 8, 2008
On this day in fistiana Sam Peter vs. Oleg Maskaev 3/8/08
Sam Peter vs. Oleg Maskaev
March 8, 2008
On this day in fistiana in Cancun, Mexico, Samuel Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev for a chunk of the heavyweight title, this one of the WBO variety.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
On this day in fistiana... Thomas Hearns vs. Dennis Andries 3/7/87
Thomas Hearns vs. Dennis Andries
March 7, 1987
On this day in fistiana in Detroit, Michigan, Thomas Hearns picks up a third world title, this one of the WBC one hundred seventy-five pound variety over Dennis Andries.
Friday, March 6, 2015
On this day in fistiana... 3/6/93 Pernell Whitaker vs. James Buddy McGirt
Pernell Whitaker vs. James "Buddy" McGirt
March 6, 1993
On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Pernell Sweet Pea Whitaker won the WBC Welterweight Title from James Buddy McGirt.
On this day in fistiana... 3/6/83 Carlos De Leon vs. Leon Spinks
Carlos De Leon vs. Leon Spinks
March 6, 1983
On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, NJ, Carlos De Leon defeated Leon Spinks in round 6 of a scheduled 10 round Cruiserweight bout.
On this day in fistiana... 3/6/76 Wilfred Benitez vs. Antonio Cervantes
Wilfred Benitez vs. Antonio Cervantes
March 6, 1976
On this day in fistiana in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 25-0 (20), 17 year old Wilfred Benitez wins the WBA Super Lightweight title from Antonio Cervantes. With the victory, Benitez becomes the youngest boxing champion ever.
On this day in fistiana... 3/6/85 Mike Tyson vs. Hector Mercedes
Mike Tyson vs. Hector Mercedes
March 6, 1985
On this day in fistiana Iron Mike Tyson rages out into professional waters with a gut raking jaw-breaking uppercut party of the chin of Hector Mercedes in Albany, NY.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
On this day in fistiana... 3/5/65 Eddie Machen vs. Ernie Terrell
Ernie Terrell vs. Eddie Machen
March 5, 1965
On this day in fistiana in Chicago IL, Eddie machen defeats Ernie Terrell.
March 5, 2011 Adrien Broner vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon
Adrien Broner vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon
March 5, 2011
On this day in fistiana in Anaheim, CA, 21 year old Adrien Broner wins a mostly dull unanimous decision over Daniel Ponce De Leon.
On this day in fistiana... 3/5/88 Sumbu Kalambay vs. Mike McCallum
Sumbu Kalambay vs. Mike McCallum 1
March 5, 1988
On this day in fistiana in Pesaro Italy, Sumbu Kalambay retains his WBC Middleweight Title against Mike McCallum.
On this day in fistiana... 3/5/89 Tony Lopez vs. Rocky Lockridge 2
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez vs. Rocky Lockridge 2
March 5, 1989
On this day in fistiana, in a rematch of their July of `89 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year, Lopez and Lockridge fought a second dozen spirited rounds at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Shelito Vincent faces Christina Ruiz April 3 @ Twin River Casino
Shelito Vincent returns to Twin River to defend her world title against dangerous Texan Christina Ruiz
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LINCOLN, R.I.- Now that she's finally a world champion, Shelly Vincent must face the same challenges every title-holder faces each time she steps inside the ring, most notably the prospect of staring down a hungry opponent desperate to take what's hers.
Five months after capturing the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) super bantamweight title, Vincent (13-0, 1 KO) will defend the crown and put her unbeaten record on the line Friday, April 3rd, 2015 against former world champion and four-time title contender Christina Ruiz (7-7-3, 4 KOs) of San Antonio in the 10-round main event of CES Boxing's "The Revival" at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I.
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