Cestus Fighter, Ray “LINO” Gatica Ready To Win big In Las Vegas on February 13!

Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments

CESTUS PRESSER

By: Cestus Press

February 13, 2010, the Las Vegas Hilton will be the site of a great night of boxing as Top Rank, Inc.promotes a great Pay Per View fight card featuring “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire defending his Super-Flyweight title against Mexican banger, Gerson Guerrero. The under card bouts feature many proven veterans and up-and-coming prospects.

One such prospect is Cestus Management’s welterweight destroyer the undefeated Mexican American Raymond Gatica (11-0-0 w/6 kos) who will face off with Filipino southpaw Mark Jason Melligen, in an eight round bout. This fight promises to be an exciting affair as Gatica promises to showcase his skills and take care of business.

Ray “LINO” Gatica had this to say about his opponent, “There is no way that Melligen will beat me, this is the opportunity that i have been waiting for and Melligen will not be able to handle what i will produce on February 13th and i promise that whatever Melligen does i will do better and win the fight with ease”. Gatica continued, “I have trained hard and understand what i must do and i will give Melligan what he is used to and that’s another loss”.

Gina Iacovou, Cestus’ CEO, said, “We are very excited and confident that Ray “LINO” (Gatica) will be victorious and is ready to step-up and begin to make a name for himself. Raymond has been working very hard in the gym and is looking fantastic”. Iacovou continued, “Raymond is a very determined young man and the type of pressure and power that Ray “LINO” will produce will shock opponent”.

Mike Michael, who is Cestus’ Chief Advisor, said, “Ray Lino Gatica is ready to make his move in the boxing world and we will do whatever it takes to get him into the next levels. He (Gatica) is a very strong kid and a has tremendous natural talent and physical attributes”. Michael continued, “Melligen is a very predictable fighter who has never been in the ring with a fighter as strong and fearless and as gifted as Ray “LINO” Gatica. So lock the doors and run for cover this fight will be explosive!!”.

For further information about Ray “LINO” Gatica please visit; www,cestusmanagement.com

CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods

Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments

CES Presents “Brace For Impact”

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010.

The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) headlining “Brace For Impact” in Fox Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn. “Brace For Impact” will also include a dynamic undercard, which will be announced shortly. The other CES dates at Foxwoods are Sept. 24 and Oct. 22.

“I’ve been allies and friends with not only the many members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, but the management of Foxwoods and MGM since before Foxwoods was built,” Burchfield said. “CES has promoted boxing shows at Foxwoods since the beginning and we’re excited to come to an agreement to promote three shows there this year. Fans know that CES promotes competitive fights and entertaining shows that you can’t find anywhere else.

“CES has sold out many shows at this great venue and all of us are very proud to continue that tradition. Our entire team is going to be creative and we’re discussing plans to add unique variety to our 2010 series, including special promotions for our most loyal fight fans.”

Foxwoods has hosted some of boxing’s greatest fights (James Toney vs. Vasilly Jirov, Scott Pemberton vs. Omar Sheika I & II) and fighters (Vinny Paz, Julio Cesar Chavez, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather Jr., Pernell Whitaker, etc.) during the past two decades.

“Jimmy Burchfield is one of the few hands-on promoters today,” commented William Satti, Director of Public Affairs, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “He really believes in boxing and the advancement of fighters. We’re all very familiar with Jimmy and CES. He has promoted great shows here for years and we’re happy he will continue to bring excitement to our venue at Foxwoods.”

Tickets for “Brace For Impact,” priced at $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or Foxwoods (800.200.2882), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.foxwoods.com, or in person at the Foxwoods box office. For more information contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

-CES-

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Tags: Boxing > CES > Foxwoods

Mr. Wonderful Dominates in UFC Debut

Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments

Phil Davis improved his unbeaten professional record to 5-0 with a dominating performance this past Saturday night in UFC 109 over UFC veteran Brian Stann.

For fight details, articles and photos go to www.ufc.com.

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Tags: MMA > Phil Davis > UFC

Boxing’s Legends and Myths

Posted on | February 7, 2010 | No Comments

By: Patrick McElligott

While sports fans in general are unhappy that the proposed Pacquiao vs Mayweather “Super Fight” fell through, boxing fans are still being treated to two extremely interesting fights featuring Manny and Floyd this season. Although there was no need to try to build interest in these two champions facing each other, if they both win, it seems likely that they will meet by the end of 2010.

Pac Man is scheduled to fight Joshua Clottey on March 13, in Arlington, Texas. Some boxing writers have stated that this fight does not present Pacquiao with a serious challenge. In part, this is based upon each man’s last fight: Clottey lost a close decision to Miguel Cotto in June, 2009; while Manny scored an impressive TKO in 12 over Cotto five months later. However, the Clottey v Cotto fight was an intense, often “dirty” brawl, and though Pacquiao would have almost certainly defeated Cotto anyhow, it may be the Clottey
fight left him vulnerable.

The other reason some experts feel Manny is having a “tune-up” fight is because he is indeed one of history’s great champions, while Clottey has lost both of his big fights. Luckily, Pacquiao and Freddie Roach understand that “easy” fights are only easy, as the result of being 100% prepared. It would be foolish to underestimate Joshua Clottey, despite the lack of recognition or respect that some may have for this tough, talented fighter.

Clottey is almost two inches taller, and has a three inch reach advantage over Pacquiao. More, he is very large for his weight. Clottey drops a significant amount before the weigh-in, and puts pounds on between getting off the scales and stepping into the ring. Add to that his impressive hand-speed, solid defensive skills, and ability to take a punch, and he could present some serious problems for Manny.

While we expect Pacquiao to win the fight – at least by decision, and possibly by becoming the first to knock Clottey out – there are two other factors worthy of consideration. First, Clottey is, to put it politely, a rough fighter. His first loss was a DQ against Carlos Baldomir. Clottey’s head and elbows are serious weapons. He has been known to punch below the belt, in a manner that suggests he is doing so intentionally. As
intensely focused as Pacquiao is in the ring, we know from the March, 2005 loss to Erik Morales that he can be distracted by his own blood.

Second, while casual fans know Clottey primarily for his loses to Margaito and Cotto, he has some significant wins. For example, he handed two good undefeated prospects their first losses: Richard Guiterrez was 21-0, and Shamone Alvarez was 19-0 when they took on Clottey as a stepping stone to the big time. Also, he beat both Diego Corrales and Zab Judah convincingly, when the two former champions moved up in weight.

Though both were past their primes, Corrales and Judah were formidable opponents. Yet both found out, as
the fights progressed, that Clottey was simply too big and too strong for them.

Thus, Clottey poses a serious test for Pacquiao. If Manny wins – either by decision or KO – he deserves full respect for a win over a very tough, talented fighter.

The second big fight will be on May 1, at the MGM Grand in ‘Vegas, when Floyd Mayweather, Jr., meets Shane Mosley. In our opinion, much like a Mayweather v Pacquiao or a Mosley v. Pacquiao match, this indeed deserves “Super Fight” status. And, just as with those, this is a fight in which both fighters are absolutely capable of winning. Anyone who believes that there is a “sure winner” in this type of fight doesn’t understand the level of competition that we are being treated to.

This is an actual grudge match. Floyd and Shane do not like each other. Obviously, both men respect the talents and abilities the other brings into the ring. But they do not like each other, as individuals. It is safe to say that Floyd has more of a dislike for Shane, than Shane for Floyd. This is because earlier in their careers, Mayweather attempted on at least five occasions to secure a fight with Mosley. At the time, Shane was in the driver’s seat career-wise, and did not think the money was worth the risk. Boxing is, after all, largely a business venture.

In recent times, Floyd has been on the top, and Shane has been looking for the big (money) fights. Thus, he challenged Floyd, including in the very public way after Mayweather’s most recent bout. Because of this, some boxing fans – either due to lack of knowledge or short memories – have promoted the myth that Mayweather has long ducked Mosley.

The May 1 fight is fascinating on paper. It pits two legendary champions who, beyond extraordinary physical gifts, rank among the smartest fighters inside the ring. Both have the ability to initiate action in fights, but are at their best when they dissect an aggressive opponent. This creates a very real possibility that a significant amount of the twelve 3-minute rounds will involve a duel between two of the best counter-punchers of our era.

One of Mayweather’s greatest assets his his ability to adjust to anything that his opponents have brought into the ring. Love him or hate him, boxing fans recognize that Floyd knows how to do enough to win – often by frustrating the opponent’s ability and desire to fight their fight. Against Oscar de la Hoya, the first half of the fight was close; Oscar blew his lead in the second half, however, when he stopped utilizing his jab.

Oscar’s fans were upset by the decision, largely because they believed their man could have won – had he continued jabbing to set up what should have followed. These same fans had been upset at his loss to Trinidad, when Oscar blew his lead by running in the final rounds. What they overlooked in both fights was that Oscar consciously made the choice to stop doing what he had been, because Floyd and Felix were getting to him. The biggest difference was, however, that few boxing fans disliked Trinidad, while many have a strong dislike for Mayweather.

In Mosley, Floyd is meeting not only a great fighter, but certainly his toughest opponent to date. Shane has had a long, very successful career, and his true greatness may not be fully appreciated by the boxing community until after he retires. From 1993 through 2001, he was both flawless and explosive: he flattened almost all of the top lightweights of the time, before moving up to win the welterweight crown in an impressive decision victory over de la Hoya.

In 2002, he lost two wars with Vernon Forrest (who previously beat him in the amateurs); and then in 2004, lost twice to Winky Wright. In these four fights, it became evident that one shortcoming Shane has involves the jab. Because of his outstanding speed, reflexes, and power, Shane had been able to get by with a pawing jab. Against most opponents, it was enough. But, as styles make fights, Shane was not able to beat the two fighters he most needed a solid jab against.

When he fought Cotto in November, 2007, the announcers expressed surprise in the early rounds, because Cotto was out-jabbing Mosley. Why? In part, because experts like Bert Sugar have said that Mosley has “a great jab,” without ever taking notice that he doesn’t. Cotto, in fact, has a very good jab, though many experts overlooked it.

To fight successfully against Mayweather, a person would appear to need two things: a solid jab (hopefully a double- and triple jab), which allows every other punch to follow; and the ability to concentrate on a body attack, when Floyd leans back.

Many fighters appear to focus entirely on wanting to knock Floyd’s teeth down his throat, when he
flashes that contemptuous grin at them. Nope. That’s the time to start with the body attack.

Though his jab is not great, Mosley has a heck of a body attack. And he is an absolute master of punctuating the body attack with lightening-fast hooks or rights to the head. Such an attack often causes opponents to move slightly off-balance, and Mosley takes full advantage of this. Watching the highlights of his numerous impressive KO victories shows just how good he is at this.

Now, of course, to bring this attack – which Floyd fully expects – Shane makes himself vulnerable, too. It’s one thing to “know” how to beat Floyd Mayweather – everyone who has fought him so far knew exactly how to beat him. The problem is what happens along the way. Straight punches can’t land in a meaningful way on Floyd’s body when he is in his defensive stance. In order to make his body shots do damage, Shane has to do two things: step to one side (usually to his left), and hook below the ribs. The obvious risk comes
from Floyd’s ability to land with a short, straight right.

It is generally known that Mosley hits harder than Mayweather. In part, this is because he commits more in his delivery than does Floyd. Yet, in a fight with two outstanding counter-punchers, both men will have the ability to hurt the other. Perhaps more importantly, Mosley’s strength and speed could allow him to catch Floyd off-balance.

Because Mayweather tends to do the mental calculus that permits him to win seven rounds to five, even one “flash” knockdown by Mosley could upset Floyd’s strategy. Likewise, when Mosley commits to moving inside, Floyd’s power increases: he is a master of using the synergy of his strength plus his opponent’s.

A great fighter like Mosley will definitely be able to absorb Mayweather’s powerful counters for a few rounds. But even tough fighters with good whiskers have found it difficult to do for long. Both Arturo Gatti and Ricky Hatton found out the hard way. Oscar De La Hoya, while never seriously hurt by Floyd, ended up hesitating the split-second before punching, allowing for Floyd to punish him.

Another question involves Shane’s ability to maintain peek physical condition. While it is true that he is never out of shape, older fighters face difficulties that were not an issue in their prime. Mosley’s fights since 2005 have provided evidence of the problem of being at peek every fight. Also, there is the example of Sonny Liston being in great shape for his return bout with Ali; having it postponed due to Ali’s hernia; and Liston being unable maintain that level. Mosley was peeking for the Berto fight. Now, he has to go through a cycle that is more difficult at his age.

Clearly, either man could win. It will come down to who can impose their strengths upon the other. It may well be a fight where the momentum goes back-and-forth, through the last round. Whatever happens, it will be great for the sport of boxing. It should lead to the winner facing Manny Pacquiao later in the year. Because Mosley has shown the willingness to submit to the type of drug-testing that Mayweather demands, it would be difficult for Pac Man to refuse to do so in the future. And that is great for boxing, too.

Category: Blogroll, Boxing, PATRICK MCELLIGOTT
Tags: Andre Berto > Arlington > Arturo Gatti > Boxing > Carlos Baldomir > Diego Corrales > Floyd Mayweather Jr. > Freddie Roach > Joshua Clottey > Manny Pacquiao > Miguel Cotto > Oscar De La Hoya > Pac Man > PATRICK MCELLIGOTT > Richard Guiterrez > Ricky Hatton > Shamone Alvarez > Shane Mosley > Sonny Liston > Texas > Zab Judah

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP & FUNDRAISER FOR ALMAA

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

SUNDAY FEB 28TH 1:30pm
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ALMAA’s mission is twofold: to assist victims of sexual violence, and to prevent future acts by increasing the general public’s awareness of sexual violence. Debbi Wilieko (ALMAA Founder) who survived a 2008 attack was featured in the Chicago Tribune on Friday Feb 5th. Click link below to read the full story:

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Cost: $25.00
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LOCATION: AMA DANCERS & CO.
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*A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ANN MARIE FRANK OWNER OF AMA DANCERS & CO. FOR SO GRACIOUSLY DONATING THE USE OF HER DANCE STUDIO FREE OF CHARGE TO MBD MARTIAL ARTS AND ALMAA TO HOLD THIS IMPORTANT EVENT* http://www.amadancers.com/

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL
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Tags: children > martial arts > self defense > women

ENNIS; DAWEJKO; HUNTER; GUSTAFSON AND CRUZ SCORE EXPLOSIVE KNOCKOUTS AT A SOLD OUT BLUE HORIZON

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DO NOT KEEP FANS AWAY FROM WATCHING ONE OF PHILLYS BEST CARDS IN YEARS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010)—Despite warnings of two plus feet of snow, it was standing room only at The Legendary Blue Horizon and those fans who braved the elements were rewarded with one of the most action filled boxing cards that was reminiscent of the days that made The Legendary Blue Horizon the world’s number one boxing venue.

This night was part of the annual Valentine’s Day Special show promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.

The American Red Cross was present and fans donated money to help the relief efforts in the Earthquake ravaged country of Haiti.

In the main event, USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis tuned up for a spring title defense by dropping Edwin Vazquez twice in round five with a vicious body assault to score a knockout at 1:26 of that round in their scheduled eight round non title clash.

Ennis showed tremendous hand speed and clearly worked the body behind a solid jab. Vazquez showed a lot of heart and determination as he would not only mock Ennis but try to start some offense for himself.

In round five, Ennis dropped Vazquez with a blistering left to the body and moments later he did the same thing to the other side of Vazquez’ body with the right and the fight called off.

In one of the most anticipated undercard bouts, Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko of Philadelphia needed just forty-seven seconds to dispose of Ricardo Johnson.

Dawejko landed a perfect counter right hand that thrilled the crowd that was heavily supporting the nineteen year old from the Tacony section of town.

Dawejko is now 2-0.

Former U.S Olympic alternate, Eric “The Outlaw” drilled out former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla at the end of round one of their scheduled six round featherweight bout.

Hunter dominated the action with blazing handspeed until a left to the live put Bonilla down and out at end of the first stanza.

In the fight of the night, Jackie Davis scored a four round unanimous decision over Melisenda Perez in a ladies four round war.

The two traded shots and thrilled the crowd and the fighters received standing ovations throughout the fight.

Swedish heavyweight Andreas Gustafson moved to 4-0 with a stoppage over Levay King at the end of round two of their scheduled four round bout.

Ronald Cruz scored an impressive third round knockout over the experienced Martinus Clay in a scheduled six round bout.

FULL RESULTS

6 ROUNDS FEATHERWEIGHTS—Eric Hunter (12-5, 5 KO’s) 125 lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (3:00) over Roberto Bonilla (22-12) 124 lbs of Ciudad Sandino, NIC

8 Rounds JR MIDDLEWEIGHTS—Derek Ennis (20-2-1, 13 KO’s) 154 lbs of Philadelphia TKO 5 (1:26) over Edwin Vazquez (22-15-2) 150 lbs of Santurce, PR

6 ROUNDS WELTERWEIGHT—Ronald Cruz (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Bethlehem, PA KO 3 (1:57) over Martinus Clay (13-24-4) 148 ½ lbs of Philadelphia

4 ROUNDS FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS—Jackie Davis (4-0) 146 ½ lbs of Philadelphia U DEC over Melisenda Perez (6-2) 149 lbs of Kansas City, MO…scores were40-36; 40-36 and 39-37

4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Joey Dawejko (2-0, 1 KO) 224 ½ lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (:47) over Ricardo Johnson (1-1) 235 lbs of Cincinnati, OH

4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Andreas Gustafson (4-0, 2 KO’s) 236 lbs of Norrkoping, Sweden KO (end of 2nd) over Levay King (0-2) 231 ½ lbs of PA

4 ROUNDS JR WELTERWEIGHTS—Clement Bethea (1-0) 139 lbs of Philadelphia, PA SPLT DEC over Henry Northan (0-2) 137 lbs of Philadelphia…Scores were 39-37; 39-37 for Bethea; 39-37 for Northan

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Tags: amateur heavyweight champion > Andres Gustafson > Blue Horizon > Boxing > Carlos Vinan > Cassandra Lindsay > Charles Hayward > Clement Bethea > Derek Ennis > Edwin Vasquez > Edwin Vazquez > Eric Hunter > featherweight > Gofightlive.tv > Henry Northan > Israel Cardona > Jackie Davis > Joey Dawejko > Levay King > Martinus Clay > Philadelphia > Red Cross > Robert Bonilla > Ronald Cruz > Tim Johnson > USA Boxing > USBA > Valentine's Day

Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge February 19th & 20th,2010

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

Martial Arts Weekend
Central Pennsylvania
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Action Starts Friday Night with MMA!
16 Bouts of Professional and Amateur MMA at the Lancaster County Convention Center.

The Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge Weekend kicks off Friday night with 16 bouts of Professional and Amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts.

Fighters from across 5 states move into the Lancaster County Convention Center,Lancaster,Pennsylvania to compete in Pennsylvania’s premier MMA event the “Warrior Challenge”.

Doors open at 5:00 pm
Band plays from 5:30-6:30 pm
Fights start at 7:00 pm

Grappling Event

Pennsylvania State Submission Grapplers Championships

The action continues Saturday morning with grapplers from across Pennsylvania,Maryland,New Jersey and Virginia competing in the Pennsylvania State Submission Grapplers Championships. No Gi competition.
Absolute Champion Awards.

Beautiful 36,28, and 24 inch trophies.

Registration and weigh ins starts at 8:00 am and competition starts at 10:00 am.

Also Pre-Register online at www.warriorchallenge.info

Karate Tournament

Weapons,Forms and Sparring

Saturday February 20th the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge will also hold a 3 event Karate tournament. Weapons,Forms and Sparring.

12 Grand Champion Awards.

Beautiful 36,28, and 24 inch trophies. Registration starts at 8:00 am and competition starts at 10:00 am.

Also you can Pre-Register online at: www.warriorchallenge.info

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Tags: martial arts > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Pennsylvania > Warrior Challenge

Maurice Harris Going back to the future

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun.

The 33-year-old Harris (21-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” had fought only four times in the past seven years due to his promotional/managerial problems. His comeback is under the banner of his new promoter, Boxing 360.

“I had a lot of rust to work off,” New Jersey native Harris said. “I did what I had to do to win, getting in the rounds and not looking for the knock out. He’s a strong guy with a hard head. I shook him a couple of times, but he kept his left hand high, and it was tough to hit him solid.

“I needed the work. I’m going to stay busy because that’s the philosophy of my promoter, Boxing 360. We’re taking it slow; no rush getting to the top. Being with Boxing 360 is like night and day compared to my old promoters.”

In 2002, Harris knocked out previously unbeaten and future world title-holder Sergey Lyakhovich (16-0) in the ninth round, earning Harris a slot in that November’s “Thunderbox” tournament, in which he captured the $100,000 winner’s purse by out-pointing Gerald Nobles, Israel Garcia and Anthony Thompson, respectively, in 3-round matches during the same night of boxing.

Maurice’s up-and-down career includes victories against David Izon, Jimmy Thunder and Jeremy Williams, as well as Harris going the distance with world champions Larry Holmes and Chris Byrd.

“It felt good getting in the ring again,” Maurice concluded. “I felt good, considering the jet lag and high altitude, but overall I’m happy with my performance. Watch-out heavyweights, I’m coming.”

Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: Albequerque > Billy Zumbrun > Boxing > Maurice Harris > New York

ON SALE NOW MAXIMUM FIGHTING #24 River Cree Resort & Casino Edmonton Canada

Posted on | February 6, 2010 | No Comments

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Tags: MFC > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > tickets

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (2-)

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

Fierce 40s: Couture, Coleman meet at UFC 109

Wisconsin officially sanctions mixed martial arts

NY Jets coach Rex Ryan was spit on, cursed at before making obscene gesture to fan

Plenty Of Fight Left: Herschel Walker Taking On New Challenge Of MMA

Study bill would regulate amateur MMA fights

Who Wants to be an MMA Fighter?

Rowdy Roddy Piper’s Son Choose MMA Over WWE

MMA: Cage call louder to ex-Mav Souder

New laws for martial arts, home canners

After Rahm’s ‘Retarded,’ New Political Controversy Brewing in Wrestling World

Old Mill wrestling working hard to defend state title

Paulee’s Pro Wrestling News

Individual wrestling rankings

Wrestling faces balanced PITT squad

Wrestling Opens Ivy Season vs. Columbia, Then Takes On Hofstra

Wadsworth readies for big test: Wrestling Insider

Packer wrestlers win big in home dual

High school wrestling: Pleasant Grove cruises to Region 4 title

Viewmont claims another Region 1 wrestling crown, Weber takes 2nd

Wrestling: Colby Covington, Clayton Jack help keep Beavers’ win streak going

Polish boxing champ Tomasz Adamek wins hearts of countrymen in N.J.

On Deck: Mayweather-Mosley makes mockery of boxing

Miami’s Glen Johnson resumes boxing career Friday

Sports in Brief: North Philly boxer tops card

Edwin Valero vs. Antonio DeMarco and More Weekend Boxing Predictions

Tickets on sale for Evansville’s Guns & Hoses charity boxing match

Pacquiao ready to battle M’weather-Mosley winner

Foreman: To regain its punch, boxing in U.S. needs a hero

Wolf Pack Boxing: Kotey’s rolling with the punches

Mike Jones In Training Camp For Feb. 27 Fight With Henry Bruseles

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Z-Files #49 – The Heat’s on Heath: Humorous chat with serious guy

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

There’s a lot on David Heath’s mind heading into MFC 24.

The likeable light heavyweight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is riding a two-fight losing skid in the Maximum Fighting Championship, while his upcoming opponent, Dwayne Lewis, is soaring with a six-fight winning streak. Heath has called this bout a must-win but yet at this very moment there’s a more pressing issue at stake.

“Do you like Feta cheese?” was the inquiry from Heath in between questions about his February 26th fight. “There’s Feta in my salad and it’s pretty good. I’ve never had it before.”

Talk of strategy can wait. There are culinary issues to be pondered.

“What are these things?” was the next query. “She said they’re dried cranberries. Not bad.”

Throw in some candied walnuts, some arugula, a little vinaigrette, and we’re good to go.

Then talk does turn toward the Lewis encounter, and Heath, clearly in a very good state of mind, is still able throw curveball.

“Tell Dwayne I’m terrified and I’m quite sure I’m going to get knocked out.”

But seriously folks. Stand-up comedy put aside, Heath (14-6) is geared up to fight Lewis (10-4) in the co-main event of MFC 24: Heat XC and he isn’t the least bit concerned about his foe’s recent tear.

“Dwayne has a puncher’s chance … and that’s it,” touted Heath. “I was going to move to 185 (middleweight) after my last fight but I liked the idea of this fight so much that I decided to stay at 205. I think it’s a great matchup for me.

“Dwayne’s a big, strong guy and he’s heavy-handed but I’ve seen him in person and I’ve seen him on tape so I know what to expect. He’s won a lot of fights lately but, no disrespect, he hasn’t fought guys at my level.”

Of late, though, some have questioned Heath’s ability to compete at a higher level, and it has certainly been an up-and-down run for him in the MFC. He opened with a surprisingly disappointing outing against Emanuel Newton – one which cost him a shot at the light heavyweight title. He then rebounded to beat former champion Roger Hollett (who had since lost his crown to Newton) with a convincing first-round submission. But after that impressive victory, Heath sunk into a funk with a controversial decision loss to Travis Galbraith and then a defeat at the hands of Mike Nickels – albeit in the MFC’s 2009 Fight of the Year.

If ever there was a time to turn things around, this is it, so in order to help his own cause, Heath is resorting to what he calls “new slash old stuff” in training.

“I’m going back to my roots, a more complete regimen,” he tightly offered to maintain some secrecy. “Oh, it’s just rock ’em, sock ’em robot bar brawler. I’m going Tank Abbott style.”

Heath has been a crowd-pleaser in the MFC with his tougher-than-nails attitude, the sort of spunk he showed in the fight against Nickels when he dropped his hands and nodded at Nickels to throw the kitchen sink at him. It was an electrifying moment but one which Heath regrets. He intends on fighting with the same robust style against Lewis, only thinking more his head than his heart.

“I’m trying to be smarter and that’s the approach I’ve taken in training – to be more in-depth, to be smarter, and to stop giving away fights to guys who aren’t in my league,” said Heath. “Looking at Dwayne’s history, I think he’s going to want to turn it into a brawl. That’s no surprise, but I’m a better technical striker than him.”

And while Heath knows the fans will always love a good throwdown more than a strategy-filled affair, the seven-year veteran is willing to bet that the crowd will still get their money’s worth out of fight where he uses his brain for more than just a target.

“This is going to be more of a thinking man’s fight on my end. Honestly, I think brawling is just for unskilled retards,” added Heath.

“I’m going to try and take away every chance he has to win the fight and to stay out of danger, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stay on the outside and just pick and jab at him all night.

“Absolutely a thinking man’s fight can be appealing to the crowd. I know we’re in the entertainment industry and I won’t be trying to make people fall asleep.”

RANDOM THOUGHTS: David Heath is far from being the only fighter facing a must-win situation at MFC 24. With his penchant for taking extremely long breaks between fights, it’s a safe assumption that Travis Galbraith is in a state where he needs to be impressive for his career to have any more shelf life. And he doesn’t have an easy task in facing hot British prospect Tom Watson. Another eyeing a similar situation is Thiago Goncalves who looks great in training and allegedly has quite a highlight reel but showed little of anything in his last outing against Cory MacDonald … Prediction on shortest fight of the night at MFC 24: Jared Kilkenny vs. Jason Kuchera. Free-swinging fists and low gas tanks make for quick battles so bank on this one ending inside three minutes.

CRYSTAL BALL: Expect to see the middleweight title up for grabs at MFC 25. Bryan Baker has to be considered the front-runner for a crack at the belt with Thales Leites a strong contender to be in the opposite corner.

Category: Blogroll, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts
Tags: Bryan Baker > Dwayne Lewis > Emanuel Newton > Jared Kilkenny > Jason Kuchera > MFC 24 > Mike Nickels > Newton > Oklahoma > Roger Hollett > Tank Abbott > Thales Leites > Travis Galbraith > Tulsa

Vazquez not fighting in father’s shadow

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

Ready to make Puerto Rican history against Sonsona

“The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., the proud son of 2-time world champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr., plans to make Puerto Rican history Feb. 27 when he fights the 19-year-old being billed in the Philippines as the next Manny Pacquaio, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona, for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO junior featherweight title, headlining one of two sensational shows airing on pay-per-view in North America.

The double-barrelled “The Double Assault” is presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions in Puerto Rico, in association with All Star Boxing and Sampson Boxing LLC, and KO Entertainment in Cancun, Mexico. The unique broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.

The action starts at 9 PM/ET live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, with hometown hero Vazquez, Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs) taking on former WBO Super Flyweight champion Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KOs) for the vacant WBO junior featherweight belt. Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Carlos Negron (7-0, 6 KOs), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, provides chief support in a 6-round bout against an opponent to be determined.

Vazquez, Jr., the WBO Latino super bantamweight champion, is rated No. 2 by the WBO, while former WBO super flyweight titlist Sonsona is ranked No. 3.

“This is a very important fight because we will make history in Puerto Rico by being the first father and son World Champions, also with the same promoter (Tuto Zabala, Jr.),” Vazquez, Jr. explained. “I will leave everything in the ring to accomplish it. Sonsona is a very good boxer. It will be a good fight for fans to watch. I have trained very hard and I hope he did, too. He had a strong amateur background and I had no amateur fights, but they chose the wrong opponent to move up in weight to fight. Nothing is personal, it’s all business.

“There’s no added pressure on me because of my father. It’s different times. I see him as my father and trainer. I am relaxed and will do this for my family. For boxing fans who haven’t seen me, you will see me focused to secure his family’s future. I am a young, exciting fighter. I will win, by decision or knockout.”

Vazquez, Sr. was a great bantamweight and super bantamweight in the late eighties and early nineties who had a pro record of 56-9-2 (41 KOs). “I am happy and proud,” he said about his son. We will make history February 27. No pressure, I trust Tuto Zabala, Jr. like nobody else. We will win. My son fights like me. He inherited my punching power and he punches like a junior welterweight. He does his own thing but I feel he fights like me or even better. Fighting was easier, no doubt, than watching my son fight.”

The spotlight will then shift to El Polyforim Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico, where former WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay takes on highly world rated “Hard Hittin’” Chris Henry for the WBA Interim light heavyweight title. Former WBA & WBC super flyweight title-holder Cristian Mijares drops back down to his natural weight class versus TBA.

Garay (32-4, 17 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBA, is a popular Argentinean who defeated Yuri Barashian by decision for the WBA light heavyweight title in 2008, successfully defended against present WBO Interim champion Juergen Braehmer by decision, and then lost his belt by decision last June to Gabriel Campillo.

WBA No. 4-ranked Henry, fighting out of Houston, is coming off of an explosive win by sixth-round technical knockout of Shaun George last July on ESPN. Henry has been the NABF, NABA, IBA Inter-Continental and USNBC light heavyweight champion during the past four years.

Mexican boxer Mijares, rated No. 5 by the WBA and No. 14 by the IBF, was one of the world’s top pound-for-pound boxers after winning a decision against Alexander Munoz in their 2008 WBC/WBA super flyweight unification match.

Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Ricky Hatton, Christian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Kahn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com.

Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: Alejandro Hernandez > Allan Tremblay > bayamon > Benito Juarez > Casino Rama > Crhis Henry > El Poloforim > General Santos City > Jose Lopez > Juarez > junior featherweight > Marvin Sonsona > Mexico > Ontario > Orion Sports Management > Phillipines > Puerto Rico > super flyweight > WBO Super Flyweight

Sanderson, Childs, Douglas, Hangey, Spates, Sako- All on this weeks TDR

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

We’re back to our home based Brute Adidas studios this week after a weekend trip and a couple of shows in Tempe at Arizona State. Even with the loss to a very talented Oregon State team the Sun Devils have a very bright future under Coach Shawn Charles.

Also, please note that 2 of wrestling’s greats will be battling at UFC 109- Couture V. Coleman. Coleman was an NCAA Champion at Ohio State while Couture was a 3 X All American at Oklahoma State and semifinalist at the 2000 Olympic Trials.

Steve Foster and Ryan Irwin of Nutri Sport are this weeks co-hosts.

Our guests this week include-

Guy Sako- Founder of Defense Soap. We’ll disuss athlete health and body care.

Jack Childs- Head Coach of Drexel Dragons. Childs recently earned his 500th career coaching victory as he became just the fifth coach in collegiate history to accomplish the feat.

Bobby Douglas- Former Head Coach ISU reflects on his OSU team mate and NCAA Champion Jack Brisco. Brisco passed away following complications from heart surgery. Brisco was one of only 2 native Americans to win a NCAA title. He was 68.

Cael Sanderson- Head Coach of Penn State University. We’ll make our way to Pennsylvania next week for 2 matches- Thursday night at Pitt and Friday night at Penn State. Sanderson joins us to discuss his PSU Squad and the future.

Jack Spates- Head Coach of Oklahoma. Coach Spates and the Sooners are preparing for the arrival of the Big 12 Championships March 6th. TDR will be there for the call. Coach Spates joins us to talk about the challenges in the conference.

John Hangey- Associate Head Coach of Rider University. The Broncs have defeated Mason, Binghamton, Princeton and others. The season of change is upon us and John will explain why.

Wrestling fans- Please note that Episode 43 of TDR TV is now available on all the top web sites and cable systems around the country. TDR every week! It’s appointment Radio and TV! Join us at Takedownradio.com. America’s Wrestling Radio Talk Show airs on Supertalk 1570 in Michigan, AM 1460 KXNO in Iowa and on a radio station near you or on line at many of our broadcast partners around the world including Livesportsvideo.com. TDR “the Radio Program” airs 9 AM to 11 AM CST every Saturday morning we look forward to having you listen. Thanks for listening!

Category: Blogroll, wrestling
Tags: Takedown Radio > wrestling

Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to the Children of Haiti Fund

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

Rigoroach

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 4, 2010) – Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, is showing more of his personal side with an announcement that he is donating his entire purse from this Friday night’s fight to the Children of Haiti Fund.

Rigondeaux (4-0, 3 KOs), fighting as a super bantamweight, now lives in Los Angeles after defecting from Cuba, where he was a 7-time national champion. The 28-year-old southpaw also won multiple World Championships titles, as well as a gold medal at the 2003 Pan-Am Games, during his incredible 243-4 amateur career.

“Rigo,” who is trained by Freddie Roach and managed by Gary Hyde, faces Adolfo Landeros (20-12-1) in an 8-round bout on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Guillermo’s gentle, caring heart will be full of fire Friday night for his fifth pro fight,” Irishman Hyde said. “He really wants to win impressively on ESPN. He definitely hasn’t let fame and all of the attention he’s received to go his head. ‘Rigo’ hasn’t forgotten the poverty he comes from. Hopefully, his thoughtful donation will encourage others to follow suit.”

No stranger to poverty and hard times in his native Cuba, Rigondeaux was deeply saddened by all of the devastation and heartache caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti. “Rigo” was banned from boxing in Cuba when he failed to defect the first time while competing in the 2007 Pan-American Games in Brazil. His low but essential monthly stipend was taken from him for more than two years. He managed to escape from Cuba in February, 2009.

Rigondeaux trains at Roach’s famed Wildcard Gym in Los Angles, under the watchful eyes of his celebrated coach, who calls Guillermo the Picasso of Boxing and one of the most technically sound boxers he has ever seen. “This kid is the master of the noble art,” Roach commented. “He combines his skills with unbelievable power, which isn’t the case very often in smaller weight classes. I have no doubt that he will win at least one world title by the end of this year. Once he cleans-up the 122-pound division, we will move him up to the 126-pound division, where there are some very interesting fights.”

“Rigo” told Hyde that he wanted to donate his purse to the children of Haiti. “I was touched by his sincerity,” Gary explained, “so I contacted Dr. Mick Molloy, a member of the Professional Boxing Union of Ireland, who went to Haiti this past Tuesday to offer his medical services to the victims of the earthquake. Dr. Molloy flew from Miami to Turks and Caico Islands, and then with the U.S. Navy to Haiti. He thanked us for the donation and suggested we do it through the Boston Children’s Foundation (www.BostonCF.org).”

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Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: Boxing > charity > Children of Haiti > Guillermo Rigondeau

ERIC “OUTLAW” HUNTER ADDED TO A LOADED CARD THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

Posted on | February 4, 2010 | No Comments

Top Featherweight prospect added to packed card plus press conference quotes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (February 4, 2010)—What do you get when you have a boxing card that features the Former World Jr. Amateur champion, European Amateur Champion; The USBA Jr. Middleweight champion; A U.S. Olympic Alternate; National Woman’s Amateur champion; An undefeated (7-0) Welterweight plus two potential slugfests featuring four Philly fighters?

All those ingredients will be stirred up into one boxing card this Friday night at The Legendary Blue Horizon that will make up the annual Valentine’s Day show.

The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.

The American Red Cross will be present and is encouraging the boxing fans of Philadelphia to help in the relief efforts after the devastating earthquake in Haiti that took place last month.

Just added today, former U.S. Olympic Alternate, Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter will take on former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla in a six round Featherweight bout.

The main event will feature USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis battling Edwin Vazquez in a non-title bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Hunter, of Philadelphia has a record of 11-1 with four knockouts is still regarded as one of the top Featherweight prospects as the “Outlaw” is still just twenty-three years old and six straight wins since his only blemish when he dropped a six round split decision to Carlos Vinan back in 2007.

Hunter was a 2004 United States Olympic Alternate after he racked an amazing 187-4 record as an amateur.

Bonilla of Nicaragua has a record of 22-11 with thirteen knockouts and will defiantly present a test stern test for Hunter as Bonilla has fought some of the biggest names of the lower weight classes.

In Bonilla’s eighth fight he scored a sixth round knockout over former world title challenger Adonis Cruz (31-5-2).

Bonilla has shared the ring with Joel Luna Zarate (33-3-2); former IBF Bantamweight champion Luis Perez (19-1); Perennial contender Ricardo Vargas (36-9-3); in back to fights he lost to former world title challengers Evert Briceno (15-0) and Cecilio Santos (14-3-2).

The tough sledding was only just beginning for Bonilla as he has dropped five straight but to look at those five opponents any boxing fan could tell that Bonilla has been thrown to the wolves as that list reads:

In a bid to win the WBA Super Bantamweight title, Bonilla was defeated by top-ten pound for pound fighter Celestino Caballero (23-2); Former World Title challenger Rey Bautista (19-0); Former two-time world champion Oscar Larios (56-5-1); Daniel Diaz (14-1) and in Bonilla’s most recent bout he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to former world champion Eric Morel (40-2) on March 28, 2009.

In the main event, Ennis (19-2-1, 12 KO’s) takes on Vazquez (22-14-2, 8 KO’s)

Undefeated Welterweight, Ronald Cruz (7-0, 4 KO’s) takes on the upset specialist Martinus Clay (13-23-4, 5 KO) in a six round bout.

Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko (1-0) makes his long awaited area debut when he takes on Ricardo Johnson (1-0) in a four round Heavyweight bout.

In what looks to be a Cruiserweight slugfest of Philadelphians, Tim Johnson (4-1, 2 KO’s) takes on Charles Hayward (2-2, 1 KO) in a bout scheduled for four rounds

Former European Heavyweight amateur champion, Andreas Gustafsson of Sweden, who holds an amateur win over currant WBA Heavyweight champion David Haye, will risk his 3-0 record against Levay King (0-1) in a Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a battle of Philadelphia Jr. Welterweights, Clemente Bethea makes his pro debut against Henry Northan (0-1) in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

Former U.S. ladies Amateur champion, Jackie Davis (3-0) takes on Melisenda Perez (6-1, 4 KO’s) in a bout scheduled for four rounds in the Welterweight division

QUOTES FROM WEDNESDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE

Billy Briscoe (Trainer for Martinus Clay)—Martinus will fight anybody. It doesn’t matter because a fight is a fight. He will take this young boy into deep waters and drown him. Cruz will find out how tough it is to go from fighting somebody who is 1-4 to someone who has forty fights and who has fought some of the best fighters on the planet

Clemente Bethea—I am excited to what I have to do. I would like to thank promoter Vernoca Michael, who has already made an impact on me and things I need to do outside the ring.

Charles Heyward—I have trained extra hard for this fight. Tim Johnson better watch out on Friday night.

Joey Dawejko—I am really looking forward to my hometown debut.

Local Sports caster Keith Russell of ABC 6 will be a guest ring announcer

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Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential Seats, $65 for VIP Seating, $55 for Ringside Seating and $45 for General Admission Seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-763-0500 or through PayPal by clicking www.legendarybluehorizon.com/html/tickets.html Doors open at 6:30 PM / First Bout begins at 7:30 P.M.

The Legendary Blue Horizon™

1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA