Zbikowski a Bell-ringer in pro debut

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Irish safety KO's foe in 49 seconds in New York bout Notre Dame football defensive captain Tommy Zbikowski went on the offensive early in his professional boxing debut Saturday night, knocking out Robert Bell in 49 seconds of the first round.

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Legendary Dundee going strong at 85 (Slam! Sports)

Legendary Dundee going strong at 85 (Slam! Sports)

In recent years, he has coached movie stars Russell Crowe and Will Smith as they prepared for their roles in Cinderella Man and Ali, respectively. Last week, he was in New York to work with Notre Dame football star Tommy Zbikowski, who had his first pro fight last night at Madison Square Garden.

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Osterhout: Ringside seat at Notre Dame safety's debut (Sports Illustrated)

Osterhout: Ringside seat at Notre Dame safety's debut (Sports Illustrated)

In less time than it takes to read this article -- unless you can read it in under 50 seconds - Tommy Zbikowski, a third-team All-America and co-captain of the Notre Dame football team, won the first fight of his professional boxing career.

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Zbikowski punches in--and out--fast

Zbikowski punches in--and out--fast

Notre Dame football defensive captain Tommy Zbikowski went on the offensive early in his professional boxing debut Saturday night, knocking out Robert Bell in 49 seconds of the first round.

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Zbikowski a Bell-ringer in pro debut

Notre Dame football safety Tommy Zbikowski's first step into professional boxing ended in success Saturday night on the glitzy stage of Madison Square Garden.

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Zbikowski wins boxing debut, Miles Brand smiles from evil press box

Zbikowski wins boxing debut, Miles Brand smiles from evil press box

Get more: Dumbasses , Notre Dame Two Face Miles Brand sees nothing wrong If anyone was on the Interweb yesterday, then they might have happened to catch the Mighty MJD's Cliff's notes on Notre Dame safety Tommy ...

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Fighting Irish boxer wins debut bout

Fighting Irish boxer wins debut bout

Notre Dame football defensive captain Tommy Zbikowski went on the offensive early in his professional boxing debut Saturday night, knocking out Robert Bell in 49 seconds of the first round.

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Fighting Irish boxer wins debut bout (Philadelphia Daily News)

Fighting Irish boxer wins debut bout (Philadelphia Daily News)

Notre Dame football defensive captain Tommy Zbikowski went on the offensive early in his professional boxing debut Saturday night, knocking out Robert Bell in 49 seconds of the first round.

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Zbikowski faces football-boxing toss-up

Zbikowski faces football-boxing toss-up

After Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski's first-round boxing knockout win on Saturday night, put yourself in his shoes for a sec.

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Irish eyes smilin' after Zbikowski's ring debut (The News Sun)

Irish eyes smilin' after Zbikowski's ring debut (The News Sun)

NEW YORK ? University of Notre Dame football player Tom Zbikowski's debut as a professional fighter was a smashing success here Saturday night. The starting safety for the Irish stopped hapless Robert Bell (2-3) just 49 seconds into the first round in a heayvweight fight at Madison Square Garden.

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After Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski's first-round boxing knockout win on Saturday night, put yourself in his shoes for a sec.

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Football, definitely football. I love how he hammered Bell. That being said, he left himself open a lot...and more seasoned pro would have made him pay.

It does make you wonder though...could he sustain FB and Boxing past graduation?

 

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Zbikowski Destroys Bell: Does "Tommy Z" Have a Future In Boxing? (East Side Boxing)

Zbikowski Destroys Bell: Does "Tommy Z" Have a Future In Boxing? (East Side Boxing)

12.06.06 - By Jeff Bastasini: Notre Dame football player, Tommy Zbikowski, taking part in his first professional fight, made short work of his opponent, Robert Bell, 32, stopping him in 49 seconds of the first round on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tommy Zbikowski, a 21-year-old 3rd team All-American Safety with the Notre Dame football team, was permitted to fight due to

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Notre Dame Safety Wins Pro Boxing Debut At Garden(Tom Zbikowski)Video link also posted.

Notre Dame Safety Wins Pro Boxing Debut At Garden(Tom Zbikowski)Video link also posted.

Tom Zbikowski recorded a first-round TKO of Robert Bell Tom Zbikowski said on Wednesday that he would put on a display of "skill, speed, and power that the heavyweight division hasn't seen in a while" in his ...

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Zbikowski still has some fights in him (Chicago Sun-Times)

Zbikowski still has some fights in him (Chicago Sun-Times)

While Tom Zbikowski's focus has returned exclusively to Notre Dame football, plans already are in the works for his next professional boxing match. It appears Zbikowski will fight again in February on the undercard of a championship fight in Las Vegas.

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Tommy Z shines in prime time

Tommy Z shines in prime time

Bison grad cruises in pro debut On a card full of current champions, past champions and possibly future champions at Madison Square Garden in New York City Saturday night, Tommy Zbikowski entered as an unknown.

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