EliteXC Presents Cage Rage 25 On SHOWTIME This Saturday, Fact Sheet and Fight Summaries
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FACT SHEET
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
SITE: Wembley Arena
London, England
TELEVISION: EliteXC Presents Cage Rage 25
SHOWTIME, tape delay immediately following SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP
BOXING cruiserweight world title unification bout between Enzo Maccarinelli (World Boxing Organization) and David Haye (World Boxing Council/World Boxing Association) at the O2 Arena in London, live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast)
PRINCIPALS: HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT
Ken Shamrock vs. Buzz Berry
26-10-2 11-7-0
San Diego, Calif. England
CAGE RAGE FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE
Jean Silva vs. Masakazu Imanari
15-7-3, 1 NC 13-5-1
Brazil Japan
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ATTRACTION
Neil Grove vs. Rob Broughton
5-0-0 7-3-1
England England
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION
Tom Watson vs. Pierre Guillet
4-3-0 10-7-0
England USA
ANNOUNCERS: Mauro Ranallo will provide play-by-play with Stephen Quadros serving as color analyst.
EliteXC Presents: Cage Rage 25 Fight Previews
Shamrock vs. Berry
This fight is destined to be an absolute war and for Robert Berry, the biggest challenge of his MMA career. After having been forced to retire after the first round in his fight against Neil Grove, Berry will be out to prove a point to all the watching fans as he takes on a living legend in MMA. Ken Shamrock needs no introduction whatsoever and remains supremely confident in his ability to stand and trade with anyone or take it to the ground. Berry’s ground game is vastly underestimated and should contribute to this fight living up to its main billing.
Silva vs. Imanari
This is another fight fans will not want to miss as two of the world’s top featherweights go head to head. Imanari will be making his second title defense against former Cage Rage Champion Jean Silva, who has openly proclaimed that he will do what it takes to get his title back. Both these fighters are technically gifted in all areas, which will make this one of the fights of the night
Grove vs. Broughton
Fan favorite Rob Broughton is returning after suffering severe injury problems. Broughton became an instant hit when he made his debut as an underdog against heavyweight superstar James Thompson. He surprised everyone by stopping Thompson via vicious ground and pound. He will now face one of his toughest tests when he goes head to head with heavyweight title contender Neil Grove. Grove, a towering practitioner of Gojo Ryu Karate, also had an impressive win over Thompson in ten seconds with a devastating right hand. He followed that with a first round stoppage of Dominic Ostich, a formidable kickboxer, and Cage Rage veteran Robert “Buzz” Berry. One question remains will “The Bear” have what it takes to stop the reign of Goliath.
Watson vs. Guillet
These two middleweights are dangerous opponents for any fighter they face, but to be facing one another is a middleweight dream fight. Both Watson and Guillet have had recent losses and both will be out to get back to winning ways as the cage door shuts. Tom Watson, a former boxer with excellent technical stand up striking, has recently spent time training in the states to improve on his wrestling and submission skills. Pierre Guillet is a well rounded fighter and has proven to be one of the toughest fighters on the Cage Rage middleweight roster. This will be great fight between two technically skilled fighters.
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH THROWDOWN INDUSTRIES TO BECOME “THE OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK, FIGHT GLOVES AND RING” OF THE IFL
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Throwdown Industries, Cott Corporation solidifies leadership position within global MMA sports arena with exclusive agreement to supply IFL with Throwdown energy drinks, gloves and rings for 2008-2009
NEW YORK, March 5, 2008 – The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) and Throwdown Industries today announced a multi-year partnership, making Throwdown “The Official Energy Drink, Fight Gloves and Ring” of the IFL. Throwdown Industries is a leading provider of MMA fight gear, cages, rings, training centers and the Official Energy Drink of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB), is the world’s largest retailer brand soft drink provider. The deal began Friday, February 29 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and will continue with all IFL events in 2008 and 2009.
“We are very pleased to be able to add one of the growing brands in the industry in Throwdown to the IFL family,” said IFL CEO Jay Larkin. “The extensive marketing that an industry giant like the Cott Corporation, one of the legends in the consumer packaging industry, will put behind this gives us a very strong position to grow our brand and our athletes into the future.”
“Throwdown and Cott add credibility and excitement to the sport of MMA through its products, services and partnership with the IFL and other fight leagues, firmly entrenching Throwdown’s global leadership position in supporting MMA” added Throwdown President Mike McIntyre.
Throwdown and Cott will implement an extensive activation platform at retail and at IFL events, using IFL athletes, coaches and brands in consumer promotions and a multimedia campaign. They will also support the partnership on IFL broadcasts in the United States on FSN and HDNet, as well as in Canada on Fox Sports Canada and worldwide in the over 70 countries IFL program is currently carried on a weekly basis. The activation plan will launch around the IFL’s next event on Friday, April 4, at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
About Cott Corporation
Cott Corporation is one of the world’s largest nonalcoholic beverage companies and the world’s largest retailer brand soft drink provider. The Company commercializes its business in over 60 countries worldwide, with its principal markets being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Cott markets or supplies over 200 retailer and licensed brands, and Company-owned brands. Its products include carbonated soft drinks, sparkling and flavored waters, energy drinks, sports drinks, juices, juice drinks and smoothies, ready-to-drink teas, and other non-carbonated beverages. The company website is www.cott.com. The brand names referenced in this press release are trademarks of Cott Corporation, its affiliated companies, our customers, or other third parties.
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Throwdown™ Energy drink is unique in the energy category. Throwdown is a credible, respected brand that has a high level of efficacy with the impact/action sports consumer. “The Throwdown consumer has a mentality of never giving up, putting it all on the line, and pushing toward until they achieve their goal and live under the mindset that to “conquer without risk, is to triumph without glory™”.
Classic and Rampage Punch – both available in regular and sugar-free formats — are scientifically designed for those who want to “Throwdown” by providing double the energy than the average drink in this category. Throwdown Rampage Punch™, the signature flavor of Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was created specifically for him as he loves punch and loves to punch.
About the IFL
International Fight League™ (IFL) has its headquarters in New York and offices in Las Vegas. For more information about IFL, please see: www.ifl.tv.
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IBF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION STEVE “USS” CUNNINGHAM RESPONDS TO DAVID HAYE
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Philadelphia (March 4, 2008)—During an international conference call, WBC/Ring Magazine Cruiserweight champion David Haye was asked if he was interested in a fight with IBF Cruiserweight champion, Steve “USS” Cunningham if he wins on Saturday against WBO champ Enzo Maccarinelli.
Haye responded by saying “Nobody knows who he is. Who has he beaten? He has a vacant title. There’s no history behind him. The reason he got the title is because O’Neil Bell gave the title up, and then Cunningham took the belt.”
Cunningham wants to put Haye on alert that he should delay his heavyweight aspirations and maybe get his facts right.
“Who have I fought? Who has he fought? He knocked out Mormeck, who shouldn’t have had the title in the first place. Bell won the second fight despite Mormeck being saved by short rounds. Other then that, the only name he ever fought was Carl Thompson and by the way David, I just want to remind you that you got knocked out in that fight.”
“Lets compare resume’s David. How many guys have I beaten that were top-10 guys and how many have you beaten. I count one in Mormeck, a faded Mormeck at that. The same faded guy that had you on Ice Skates during that fight”
“I have fought Sebastian Rotthmann (In South Africa), Guillermo Jones, Kelvin Davis, Wlodarzcyk (two times in Poland) and Huck (in Germany)”
“As for the vacant belt comment, I actually beat a reigning champion in Wlodarczyk. Everyone who saw the first fight knows what happened. You know I won that fight. O’Neill Bell ran from me two times. He knows why he did it. He remembers our time together in Atlanta “
“Who am I? I am sure I am better known in Europe then you are.”
“You are trying to run from me just like the other unified champ ran.”
“Just some advice for you David, going up to heavyweight will be putting your career on the line, because your already exposed glass jaw will be broken. And that’s IF you get by Enzo on Saturday.”
Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa now a promotional free agent
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NABF junior welterweight champion Looking For New Promoter
New York (March 4, 2008) – NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa is a promotional free agent after his deal with Seeno Group recently concluded. Figueroa’s manager, Sal LoNano, is entertaining offers from numerous promoters.
Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs), who has moved back to the Bronx after living a year in Miami, is rated No. 10 by the World Boxing Council, as well as No. 13 and No. 14 by the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association, respectfully.
“Frankie is the reigning NABF champion, world-class fighter and a great kid,” LoNano said. “With a good promoter in his corner, he will become a world champion. We want to thank Attorney Tony Cardinale for the legal advice he gave us.”
U.S. Army veteran Figueroa currently is in Vero Beach (FL) training camp with his trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt, Sr., awaiting his next fight.
“Gato” also is the reigning WBC International Mundo Hispano welterweight and New York State light welterweight title-holder.
For more information about “Gato” Figueroa visit his web site at www.gatofigueroa.com.
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KAY “WILD WILD” WEST SCHEDULED TO MAKE DEBUT FOR COTA BOXING PROMOTIONS
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March 4, 2008 — Fighting in Baja California, Mexico for the first time in her career, undefeated Bantamweight prospect Kaleisha “Wild Wild” West (7-0-0, 0 KO’S) is heading south of the border hoping to extend her fight streak to 8 straight wins. On March 29, 2008, the Moreno Valley native looks to impress a sell out crowd in front of the famous “Gymnasio Tigre Garcia” in Ensenada, Baja California Mexico.
West is scheduled to fight Ceniz Meraz (0-1-1, 0 KO’S) from Sonora, Mexico. While looking to build on her WBC #9 ranking, West expressed the following thoughts on fighting in Mexico for her first time; “I’m excited for the opportunity that Cota Boxing Promotions has given me to showcase my skills and I hope to give the fans in Mexico a fight that they’ll never forget. My father has a lot of respect for Mexican fighters and he has made me understand that I’m not facing a duck.”
Kay also went on to say, “I’m training hard as if this fight was my last. I want to give the crowd something to cheer about. Being that I’m half Mexican, it makes me more proud and pumps me up knowing I’m representing my own heritage. I love to hear the crowd and it gets me going…I fight for the people.”
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. This boxing event is being brought to you by Cota Boxing Promotions and tickets can be purchased by calling: 818-612-9296.
IFL INKS MALAYSIAN TV DEAL
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, ALFRED HABER DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF MALAYSIA TELEVISION TO THEIR INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST LINEUP
NEW YORK, March 4, 2008 – The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) and Alfred Haber Distribution (AHDI) today announced that Media Prima Berhad, the largest integrated investment group in Malaysia and the owners of Malaysia Television stations TV3, TV8, NTV7 and TV9, will begin showing “IFL Fight Night” on a weekly basis beginning in 2008
“We are very pleased to be add another international television partner to the fold,” said IFL CEO Jay Larkin. “The Far East and the Pacific are hotbeds for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, and it will be great to partner with Malaysia TV to expose our brand of fighting in a ring to a growing audience.:
Malaysia TV joins an ever-growing international TV lineup for IFL programming, which includes HBO Latin America, HDNet and FSN in the United States, MBC in the Middle East and parts of Africa, Star TV in Asia, CanWest Global and Fox Sports Canada in Canada, EGO in Israel, TV4 in Sweden and Armed Forces Television worldwide, among others.
IFL programming reaches over 300 million homes worldwide.
About Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc.
ALFRED HABER, INC. and ALFRED HABER DISTRIBUTION, INC., established 39 years ago, together form the world’s largest distributor of U.S. Network (CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX) reality, music and event specials, and are major independent distributors of reality and documentary series, mini-series and made-for-television motion pictures for the U.S. and the international television marketplace. More information is available at www.alfredhaber.com.
About the IFL
International Fight League™ (IFL) has its headquarters in New York and offices in Las Vegas. For more information about IFL, please see: www.ifl.tv.
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