Golden Boy


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Golden Boy

talented young violinist gives up musical career for the sake of wealth and fame as a boxer. [Am. Lit.: Odets Golden Boy in Magill III, 422]
See: Ambition

Golden Boy

violinist turns boxer for fame, wealth. [Am. Lit.: Golden Boy]
See: Pugilism
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Matthyse, meanwhile, is under De La Hoya's company and is one of Golden Boy Promotions' seven World champions.
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Of his own music, Golden Boy has said, "(I am) surrounded by energy, emotions and people from all over the world.
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According to the buyer, Golden Boy is in a good position to benefit from the expected growth of the US nut butter retail category in the next three years.
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One of the areas of the appeal will be "miscalculation of scoring" after Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer claimed there were irregularities in the way the scorecards were compiled and collected.
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An IBF statement read: "On the evening of December 19, the IBF/USBA received a request for a formal appeal procedure from Golden Boy Promotions for the bout between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson.
IBF will probe Khan defeat as appeal launched
Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer revealed that contrary to reports, the sanctioning bodies will investigate events in Washington 10 days ago.
Appeal will be held in January; Sport briefs
Wilf Mannion's statue is at the stadium as he was known as England's golden boy.
JUNINHO has been mentioned many [...]
McEwan, 28, plans to put pressure on Golden Boy promoter Oscar de la Hoya in an effort to persuade him to back the ambitious plan.
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Summary: Amir Khan has announced a deal with the American Golden Boy Promotions as he bids to crack the United States.
Khan announces Golden Boy alliance
AMIR Khan has paved the way for a blockbuster showdown with fellow British superstar Ricky Hatton after announcing he has teamed up with American giants Golden Boy Promotions.
Khan's a step nearer taking on Hatton; BOXING
For those who tend to "buy American," I will also note that the Golden Boy is entirely US-made.
Rimfire fun gun: the Henry .22 Golden Boy

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