Boxing Links (8-19-11)
Boxing gets direct challenge from MMA ESPN By Dan Rafael AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta Will another round of Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao help keep boxing fans from turning to another combat sport? “Let the games begin,” Top Rank promoter Bob Arum chortled into the phone on Thursday. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (8-18-11)
Final 10-count sounds for ex-boxer LeDoux Minneapolis Star Tribune Former boxer and Anoka County commissioner packed a wallop — with charitable work and with a quip. Scott LeDoux had just been battered in the ring. When asked about an eye that was in tough shape, LeDoux retorted: “What’s an eye when you’ve given your … See all stories on […]
Mr. Hollywood Shannon Rose Gives Away Money For Birthday
(Tampa, FL) – Usually on birthdays you give a present to the person celebrating the birthday, but this year Hollywood Reporter “Mr. Hollywood” Shannon Rose wants to give back to his fans for his birthday. He will do so by offering a video contest which the winner will win $100.00. For more information about […]
Anderson Too Slick for Guereca
On the undercard of Friday’s “Clash at the Chumash” event at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, welterweight prospect “Slick” Michael Anderson moved his record to 11-0-1, 9 KOs by making quick work of journeyman Bernardo Guereca via KO 1 (2:19). From East Orange, New Jersey, 30-year-old Anderson is a natural to […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-7-11)
Phenom MacDonald smashes Pyle with quick first-round victory at UFC 133 Yahoo! Sports (blog) MacDonald (12-1, 3-1 UFC) is a prime example of what’s on the way in the world ofmixed martial arts. He’s trained in all aspects of the sport from a very young age. A native of British Columbia, he really has few […]
The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All
ABNER MARES & UNDERCARD FIGHTERS LUIS RAMOS JR., DAVID RODELA & CARLOS MOLINA LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES Thursday, Aug. 4 at Elite Mixed Martial Arts Academy In Santa Fe Springs, Calif. LOS ANGELES (Aug. 4, 2011) – Undefeated rising star and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver 118-pound titleholder Abner Maresparticipated in a Los Angeles media workout on Thursday, just nine days before he […]
“STAR POWER: MAYWEATHER VS. ORTIZ” UNDERCARD PRESS TOUR QUOTES
Star-Studded Fight Card Completed With Addition Of Erik Morales vs. Lucas Matthysse and Jessie Vargas vs. Josesito Lopez (Left to Right) Undefeated super lightweight contender Jessie Vargas, Five Time & Three Division World Champion Erik Morales and super lightweight contender Josesito Lopez pose on August 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the […]
Arizona State adds Pascoe to coaching staff
Arizona State University Sports Information TEMPE — Travis Pascoe, a former All-American and four-time NCAA qualifier for the University of Nebraska, has joined the Arizona State University wrestling program’s coach staff as an assistant coach, third-year head coach Shawn Charles announced today. A four-year starter at 184 pounds for NU, Pascoe will work with the […]
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