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Only the punch remains

Reporters’ star ratings for main events and undercards are based on in-ring entertainment, competitiveness and whether overall expectation was met

HOLLYWOOD, FL

JANUARY 1

IT was Rocky Balboa who told Adrian, ‘For you it’s Thanksgiving, but for me it’s Thursday.’ For the sport of boxing, it was not New Year’s Day. It was Saturday, the night reserved for PPV events, no matter how worthy or unworthy they might be. In any event, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (PBC promoted), hosted a predominantly heavyweight event of mix and match fighters. There were those who scoffed at the quality of the show beforehand, but on balance it turned out

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