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Poker Pros: When the Cards Aren't Enough, They Take to the Ring
Poker players are increasingly taking to the boxing ring, participating in wrestling, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts matches in addition to their poker battles. Here are five notable matches:
Sid vs. Chan
A friendly MMA fight between experienced fighter Terence Chan and Hakim 'Sid' Sidki was interrupted by police in the summer of 2015.
Busquet vs. Alvarado
A boxing match between Olivier Busquet and JC Alvarado took place two years ago.
Rast vs. Mizzis
A charity boxing match between Sorel Mizzis and Brian Rast took place on December 30, 2015.
Jorgensen vs. Hansen
A boxing match between Theo Jorgensen and Gus Hansen was a significant event in the poker world.
Veldhuis vs. Grospellier
The most memorable fight was between Lex Veldhuis and Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier, where the key moment was a hard finish in a kickboxing match.
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