I think banning checking altogether is a bit of an over-reaction.
I grew up in the TC and ...more
posted 01/10/12 at 9:39pm
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Coming off a win versus Christy Martin, Dakota Stone (10-8-5) is looking to win her first boxing championship against the freight train WBO middleweight champ Hanna Gabriel in Palacio de los Deportes, in Heredia, Costa Rica.
American Stone has been unsuccessful in title matches, having had five attempts at a belt; all being loses. She won a TKO victory over Martin, so there is some momentum coming in.
Hometown girl Gabriel has yet to tasted defeat, having defended her title three times.
The Boxing Channel announced that they will be streaming this match, and veteran boxing commentator Al Bernstein will be on play-by-play. It will be the main event of a three fight card.
You can watch the stream here; starting at 5 p.m. pacific/8 p.m. eastern.
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