KIMBO VS. TANK FINAL QUOTES
Posted on | February 15, 2008 | No Comments
FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
KIMBO SLICE & TANK ABBOTT,
“BIG FOOT’ SILVA & RICCO RODRIGUEZ,
SCOTT SMITH & KYLE NOKE,
JAMES “COLOSSUS” THOMPSON & BRETT ROGERS,
EDSON BERTO & YVES EDWARDS
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008,
Bernie Kosar’s Steakhouse, Miami, Fla.
In what will be a thrilling and entertaining heavyweight fight for as long as it lasts, the incredibly popular Pride of Perrine, Fla., Kimbo Slice (1-0), will face hard-hitting Mixed Martial Arts icon, David “Tank’’ Abbott (9-13), of Huntington Beach, Calif., in a must-see showdown this Saturday, Feb. 16, at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami.
Tickets for a spectacular 11-bout event, presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.’s EliteXC, start at $35 and are available at Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the BankUnited Box Office at the University of Miami. Doors open at 7 p.m. The first fight is 7:30.
SHOWTIME will televise five fights including the long-awaited, eagerly anticipated Kimbo-Tank confrontation live at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), while six non-televised undercard bouts will be streamed live on the leading MMA internet site, ProElite.com.
In addition to Kimbo-Tank, the SHOWTIME telecast will include: Antonio “Big Foot” Silva (9-1), a highly touted Brazilian who lives in Coconut Creek, Fla., and is considered one of the world’s top heavyweights, versus former champion Ricco Rodriguez (27-7), of Staten Island, N.Y., England’s James “The Colossus” Thompson (16-7) battles unbeaten Brett Rogers (7-0) of St. Paul, Minn., in a heavyweight match, Australian Kyle “The Ozzie” Noke (14-3-1), the bodyguard of the late Steve “Crocodile Hunter’’ Irwin, meets Scott “Hands Of Steel’’ Smith (14-4), of Sacramento, Calif., in a terrific scrap at 185 pounds; and Edson “Little Tiger” Berto (14-4-1), of Tampa, Fla., faces Yves Edwards (32-13-1) of Conroe, Tex., in a fight at 160 pounds.
A non-televised undercard streamed live at ProElite.com will include: Rafael Feijao (4-1), of Brazil, vs. John Doyle (6-2), of Allentown, Pa., at 205; Mike Bernhard (3-0), of Miami, vs. Lorenzo Borgameo (2-0), of Miami, at 170; Eric Bradley (2-1), of Las Vegas, Nev., vs. Mikey Gomez (6-3), of Orlando, Fla., at 170; Mario Rinaldi (6-2), of Miami, vs. Dave Herman (9-0) of Indiana at 265; Jon Kirk (10-2), of Houston, vs. Yosmany Cabezas (4-0), of Tampa, Fla., at 185 pounds, and Moyses Gabin (1-0), of Miami, vs. Jirka Hlavaty (1-1), of Miami, at 265.
In addition to the fights being streamed live, fans can watch pre- and post-fight interviews on ProElite.com. The 11 contests are scheduled for three, 5-minute rounds. Note: Fighter pages for televised and non-televised bouts are below.
KIMBO SLICE
“Tank is full of (poop) if he thinks I can’t take his punches. I’m bringing the whole thing to the cage. I am bringing the hood with me to this cage.
“This fight means a lot to not only me but the entire city. This is big time. That is why I am going to break his rib, break his nose, break his arm.
“Mentally, I’m going to have to bring some extra earmuffs to try and stay focused. The crowd is going to go crazy, but I am going to have to stay focused.
“There are a lot of things in my arsenal I am going to try to use. If he’s a tad bit slow, I’m going to hurt him. I’ve trained with the best. It is going to be a long fight for him, or a short night.
“There is no extra pressure to get the KO. Nothing concerns me with Tank. I’m not overly concerned at all. I am prepared for whatever he is going to do.
“My family drives me to succeed. As long as I have all my limbs there is going to be a way. The right hand is for his top lip, the left hand is for his bottom lip.
“Bas (Rutten) is a mentor of mine. Anything Tank has to say about Bas, I am going to take it personal. I am going to make him pay for his words.
“Tank has a very big mouth. He needs to be careful about what he says. We take a lot of things personal. I just hope I don’t run into him before the fight starts. I want to settle this in the cage.
TANK ABBOTT
“Training has just evolved for this fight more than for any of my other opponents. I have taken it very seriously.
“Kimbo is tough streetwise, but he is behind the times as far as putting it all together. The only thing he has done that is only remotely close to me is he has been in a few street fights. And I don’t even consider those fights.
“Kimbo is going to get hurt, that’s for sure. The way I am and the shape I’m in right now I can’t fathom a human being who can take five minutes of my shots. I am on fire right now.
“I think it is funny that he’s got Bas Rutten to train him. This is a real fight, not a slap-fest. He should have gotten a real fighter to train him. Training with Bas is better than nothing. But you either have it or you don’t. Technique doesn’t make you tough.
“I think the guy has guts and heart. But as far as toughness, you either have it or you don’t. You can’t teach toughness.
“I think Kimbo’s motivation is to be on TV or on the Internet. I think that is why he fights. Me? I have been in over 200 street fights to various degrees, ranging from knocking a guy out at a stop light to sending someone to the ICU for a week. I fight because I love it.
“There’s nothing he can do, barring a lucky punch, to beat me. I’ve been wrestling, grappling, fighting — you name it — for 20 years. What’s he going to do? There’s nothing about his game that worries me. This is what I love to do. I like to fight. I like it because I can’t go to jail for it.
“If you make a strategy to fight someone you are developing little crutches for yourself. I don’t have a plan.
“It’s just going to be a beating, unless something bizarre happens. Where I am right now there is no man alive who can take five minutes of my punches.
“Everybody gives me (poop) about my shape. I can do 15 minutes on my head holding my breath.
ANTONIO SILVA
“My opponent is a talented fighter. I am very excited and really anticipating the fight. Saturday night is going to be a great stepping stone for my career.
“I have prepared for Ricco at his best and I expect him to be in his best physical shape. I watch his last fight against Ben Rothwell every night. I think I have better mat work than Rothwell.
“I would like to show the public what some may consider impossible, and that is to beat a ground fighter on the ground. If I have an opportunity to submit him, I will. I know he has a good ground game, but if I need to use my ground skills, I will.
“I have practiced a lot on the bottom and on the top. I will take what Ricco gives me. I think that Ricco has improved a lot since his last fight, but I have come to knock him out.
“I found it very unprofessional when he spit on Rothwell, but I have respect for him. I hope he doesn’t try to do that to me, but if he does try that they will need three referees instead of one to take me off him.
“I have a long path to run in the heavyweight division. The goal is to be the No. 1 in the world. I am working toward that now.
“I feel great fighting at 265 pounds. I’m comfortable. I am well prepared. I want to give a good fight to the fans.”
RICCO RODRIGUEZ
“I don’t know about Antonio’s system, but I know about my system. Training is going well. I am right at 265 pounds.
“Win or lose, six months from now Antonio and I will be fighting again, probably for a title. We are the two best fighters in this organization right now. Tank and Kimbo are just tomato cans. We are the two real fighters.
“I don’t see this fight going the distance, but if it does I will be very impressed.
“This guy is amazing. He does everything. I’m going to bang and I’ll just start swinging. I don’t know how the fight is going to go, but I am going to come out like I always do.
“The truth is the guy is a stud. He can fight anyone in the world.
“This fight is a mirror match. There is nothing in his arsenal that I don’t use or have. He is a better fighter than Rothwell all around. (But) No one has brought the heat to him yet.
“Setting the tempo first is going to be huge in this fight. Whoever takes the center of the cage is going to be calling the shots.
“I don’t care if I get clobbered or if I go 15 minutes. I just don’t want to get knocked out. Kicks, punches, everything is going to hurt. He’s capable of doing some damage and he’s going to be bringing it.
“It’s one of those fights you might win, but you will still be walking away from that cage hurt.
“I am confident in my striking. This is going to be the most technical fight of the night. I’m just hoping it doesn’t end in the first minute. The only way I am going to win is by a knockout. I’m banging. This is ground and pound. The key to this fight is position over submission.
“I’m just happy to be working for a big time show.”
EDSON BERTO
“It doesn’t matter how the fight goes, I can take it all. We’re going to stand up and bang. I probably have better hands than him. He may try to take it to the ground, but I’m ready.
“This is a tough fight. I respect him a lot. I looked up to him, but once we get in the ring I am trying to win.
“When I get in the ring I don’t see Yves Edwards. I see someone who is standing in my way, someone I have to beat.
YVES EDWARDS
“Training with American Top Team is great for me.
“I am motivated to leave this sport with a legacy. Twenty years from now I want people to look back at the sport and remember me. I want kids to look at me like they looked at Sonny Liston.
“I want the title to say Yves Edwards, champion of the world. I want to fight everyone, and of course, I want to fight the best. Those are the guys that motivate me.
“You can’t judge any fighter by a grouping of fights. It is unprecedented for me to lose three fights in a row, but I am doing everything it takes to come back on top.
“Six months from now, I want to be on a five fight winning streak. About a year from now, I want to be back in the top 10. A year after that I want to be the man that everyone wants to beat.
“I’m expecting to see the best out of Berto. I want to get to the top of the world and he’s standing in my way. I can’t see past him, so I’ll have to beat him on Saturday to get to where I need to be.
“I don’t think you have seen the best of me yet. In the past I have given fans the best of me, but that was my best back then. There are still a lot more surprises in my bag of tricks and I feel I have gotten a lot better. Don’t blink or you are going to miss something amazing.
“It doesn’t matter where the fight goes. I feel that I am more skilled than he is. He is going to fail at a lot of his takedown attempts. I am a better stand up fighter than him and if it goes to the ground, I will prove that I am better at Jiu-Jitsu than him.
JAMES THOMPSON
“Brett Rogers is a big guy, a strong guy. He has quick hands, but I’m not sure if he has been challenged yet. He has only fought seven fights, and I am the biggest of his career.
“I have been training hard with Randy Couture. I am more than ready for Saturday night.
“I am more well-rounded than I have ever been. Being able to spar and train with people who are actually my weight class is a huge advantage.
“Rogers is dangerous, but he’s someone I should beat. I am looking forward to it. I’ve moved base, I’ve moved teams. I’ve accepted responsibility for my losses. Now I need to move forward.
“I am more refined as a fighter now, but I will still keep the basic instinct that I have in the cage. I am aggressive, that is just my nature.
“This is a new start, a new promotion and a new team. I am very excited about fighting on EliteXC. I will not disappoint.”
BRETT ROGERS
“I’ve seen tape on him. He doesn’t have a chance. He has the experience. He may have had a couple of bad nights, but I’m not thinking he’s a pushover.
“But at the same time, I know I have skills and I know I will win. Everybody wants to see the KOs, and I want to be the guy who can deliver them.
“This fight seems like a natural progression. This is my opportunity to put myself on the map.
“I am a pretty good shot blocker and I’ll dance in circles until he slows down. I will dictate the pace. If I fall on the ground I am going to be comfortable. I use the groundwork as a defense to get back to standing up.
KYLE NOKE
“There are no easy fights. This is a long way to come for a fight from Australia, so I want to be tested every time I come here. I think this is going to be a great test for me.
“My wrestling has improved since my last fight. My takedowns and takedown defense has improved so I am more well-rounded. I don’t expect to be taken to the ground in this fight though. I expect him to keep it standing up.
“It is going to be a good, hard fight. I’m just going to go in there and fight.
“I try and improve myself for each fight. I want to put in a good show for the crowd.
“I don’t know where I stand in the division in EliteXC. It is stacked all the way through. After this fight, it will be a good judge for me to see where I am in this division. If my training team tells me I’m ready for a fight, I’m ready for a fight. I’ll fight whoever they tell me to.”
SCOTT SMITH
“I’m very excited about the fight and want to thank everyone involved. I am looking forward to this opportunity. I’m facing a very tough opponent but I’m confident I can come out with a win.
“EliteXC is loaded in the middleweight division, and I am making my debut against one of their best. If I can get past Noke, I have a chance to compete with the best in the business.
“Training has been going great. I am prepared to fight in whatever way my opponent wants to go. My stand up skills are strong, but I am always prepared to take the fight to the ground.’’
Fighter pages (televised bouts): Kimbo (http://kimboslice.proelite.com), Tank (http://tankabbott.proelite.com), Silva (http://antoniosilva.proelite.com), Rodriguez (http://riccorodriguez.proelite.com), Thompson (http://jamesthompson.proelite.com), Rogers (http://brettrogers.proelite.com), Noke (http://kylenoke.proelite.com), Smith (http://scottsmith.proelite.com), Berto (http://Edsonberto.proelite.com), Edwards (http://yvesedwards.proelite.com).
Fighter pages (non-televised bouts): Gabin (http://MoysesGabin.proelite.com), Hlavaty (http://jirkahlavaty.proelite.com), Borgameo (http://lorenzoborgame.proelite.com), Bernhard (http://mikebernhard.proelite.com), Bradley (http://ericbradley.proelite.com), Gomez (http://mikeygomez.proelite.com), Rinaldi (http://mariorinaldi.proelite.com), Herman (http://daveherman.proelite.com), Kirk (http://jonkirk.proelite.com), Cabezas (http://yosmanycabezas.proelite.com), Feijao (http://rafaelfeijao.proelite.com), Doyle (http://johndoyle.proelite.com)
HDNet Fights Announces Continued Partnership with Ring of Combat.
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HDNet Fights Presents: Ring of Combat XVIII – live on March 7
DALLAS (February 14, 2008) – HDNet Fights announced today that it is partnering with Ring of Combat for its March event. HDNet Fights Presents: Ring of Combat XVIII will be in Atlantic City, N.J. on March 7, 2008 at the Tropicana Casino and Resort. The event will air LIVE on HDNet.
Andrew Simon, HDNet Fights CEO, said the alliance emphasizes the company’s objectives for this year.
“This partnership reinforces our goal to partner with regional promotions to identify up and coming MMA talent,” he said. “It also strengthens our commitment to fans to provide 24 live events in 2008.”
The main event of the evening will be a highly-anticipated match up of light heavyweights Krzysztof Soszynski (15-9-1) and Alex Andrade (12-3-1).
Soszynski’s latest fight was a victory over Robert Villegas at HDNet Fights Reckless Abandon.
The last time Andrade competed, he scored a TKO over Fabiano Capoani on HDNet last September. Andrade spent some time away from fighting, but since his return, has crafted a 3-0 record. Prior to his hiatus, he competed in Pride and was a World Pancration Super-Fight Champion.
HDNet Fights Presents: Ring of Combat XVIII will be the first meeting between Andrade and Soszynski.
“I’m fighting a very tough opponent in Alex Andrade – I’ve been training already for three weeks,” Soszynski said. “I’m feeling fantastic.”
Soszynski said he’s excited about his first fight with Ring of Combat on HDNet, and hyped about letting the leather fly in front of the fans in Atlantic City. It will be a cross-country journey for the Team Quest member, who currently trains in Temecula, Calif.
“I know the fans are great out there,” he said. “I’m looking forward to putting on a great show.”
The Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship will be an anxiously awaited re-match between two Ring of Combat XVII fighters. Submission specialist Jim Miller, with only one career loss, takes on Chris Liguori. Their previous fight went the way of Miller, who scored a second round TKO victory over Liguori.
The event will feature 10 of the Northeast’s finest matches. Also, a USKBA bout will set Nick Catone versus Lance Everson.
In addition, MMA fans around the world can witness the next generation of the Gracie fighting family. Gregor Gracie and Igor Gracie will both compete in separate welterweight matches.
About HDNet Fights HDNet Fights (www.hdnetfights.com) is one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA organizations in the country. Founded by Mark Cuban, HDNet Fights promotes, produces and airs over 24 live MMA events annually for broadcast on HDNet. HDNet Fights is unique as a unifying force in the MMA industry partnering with leading promoters, including M1, Sportfight, IFL, Ring of Combat and others to offer the quality match-ups and productions that MMA fans demand.
Founded in 2007, HDNet Fights is led by CEO Andrew Simon while company operations are handled by Dallas MMA legend and former UFC champion, Guy Mezger.
HDNet (www.hd.net) is the home for HDNet Fights and is the leader in offering live MMA broadcasts and the leading news and information show for MMA fans, “Inside MMA”.
In addition, HDNet provides viewers with the best in original news, sports, music and entertainment programming. From “Dan Rather Reports”, to championship sports coverage from the NHL, NASCAR and Major League Soccer to “Guys Night In” every Friday and the HDNet Concert Series every Sunday, HDNet offers great programming with the world’s best picture quality.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager and COO Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Bright House Networks, Charter Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. For more information visit www.hd.net.
About Ring of Combat
The Ring of Combat (ROC) was created by promoter Lou Neglia and has held many of the most action packed Mixed Martial Arts events that the Northeast has seen and is moving up to the next level of competition.
Ring of Combat is a true breeding ground for great MMA fighters. Many ROC fighters have gone on to compete at the top levels of mixed martial arts. Veterans include Matt Serra, Josh Kosheck, Frank Edgar, Peter “Drago” Sell, Kurt Pelligrino, Nick Serra and others.
Carina Moreno off February 29th card
Posted on | February 15, 2008 | No Comments
Jessica “Ragin” Rakoczy to fill in
After two opponents fell through, WBC stawweight champion Carina “La Reina” Moreno will not be defending her title on February 29, 2008 at the Tachi Palace Casino. “Carina is one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world.” said promoter Christian Printup. “Her manager Repo Rick and I will do our best to get her back in the ring.” Moving forward, Carina is looking to fight on March 20, 2008 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose against an opponent to be later announced.
Meanwhile Jessica “Ragin'” Rakoczy is looking for an opponent to fill in the slot. Matchmaker Repo Rick has been scoping the globe in search for an opponent. “Nobody wants to fight Rakoczy,” mentioned Repo Rick. “It’s been very difficult to match her up. We have a nice platform here at the Tahci Palace to put on a fight with Jessica, but no opponent. If anyone wants to get in the ring with Rakoczy, please contact me.”
Tickets will be available through Tickets.com or by contacting the Tachi Palace Box Office at (559) 924-7751. This event is brought to you by GoosenTutor Promotions in assosiation with the Tachi Palace and Casino.
Repo Rick Contact Info:
reporic2000@yahoo.com
(559) 352-1844
EDDIE GOLDMAN ON JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW
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Listen to Eddie Goldman On Joey Reynolds Show
Eddie Goldman of No Holds Barred (http://nhbnews.blogspot.com) and
SecondsOut Radio (http://secondsout.com/radio) was on the nationally-
syndicated “Joey Reynolds Show” early Thursday morning, Feb. 14. Eddie
is the boxing correspondent for this show.
Along with guest John “Cha Cha” Ciarcia (http://www.chachajohn.com/),
the noted radio host, restaurateur, actor, producer, and former boxing
promoter, Joey and Eddie had a spirited and humorous discussion about
the woes of boxing, Wladimir Klitschko, and the continuing mess
regarding the distribution of media credentials for boxing events.
Also announced was the relaunch of The Boxing Standard (http://
boxingstandard.blogspot.com/).
You can listen to this segment here:
http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/eg/2008-02-14T13_33_40-08_00
The “Joey Reynolds Show” is a national radio broadcast in New York on
WOR 710 AM and on 100 other stations via the WOR Network. The show
airs live beginning at midnight EST and runs to 5 AM EST.
For more information on the “Joey Reynolds Show,” go to
http://wor710.com/pages/46370.php?contentType=4&contentId=157588.
For more information on show producer Myra Chanin, go to http://motherwonderful.com/.
Thanks, Eddie Goldman
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NHB’s EDDIE GOLDMAN JOINS THE UFC REVOLT
Posted on | February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
Well-respected, highly dedicated, and extremely educated No Holds Barred Radio talk show host Eddie Goldman blew his stack recently on his show about everything that is wrong with the UFC. Joining what seems to be a small, but growing movement in independent fight news media, Goldman takes offense to the plethora of UFC sponsored lawsuits (namely the PRIDE lawsuit), the audacity and unprofessional attitude of UFC President Dana White, the Fertitta Family’s organized crime connections, the power of Las Vegas casinos like Fertitta-owned Station Casinos to influence Vegas government, and finally the possibility that if New York State sanctions MMA they might not want to invite the UFC to participate.
Eddie also takes issue with some other media members who simply don’t understand or refuse to embrace the fact that all combat sports are inter-connected. Check out the clip and listen to Eddie at his best:
Tags: Eddie Goldman > Fertitta Enterprises > Las Vegas > No Holds Barred > PRIDE > Station Casinos > UFC > Yakuza > Zuffa
Gleason’s Gym Newsletter
Posted on | February 14, 2008 | No Comments
Special Event at Gleason’s Gym this Saturday Evening
And Tickets for up coming boxing shows!!
Live Chamber Music and Boxing at Gleason’s Gym on Saturday, February16th
At 8:00PM The International Street Cannibals and Gleason’s Gym Present: Strike Part V. Don’t Miss It!!!
This is part of a new music and boxing series introducing Classical Music to the youth in boxing. Live chamber music will compete with boxing demonstrations. Musicians with
harps, cellos, violas, and a double bass will set up in one ring while the young boxers in training will duke it out in another ring.
All boxing will be undertaken by the junior (under 14 years) members of Gleason’s Gym. Please contact Bruce Silverglade for further details.
Admission is $25.00 per person. All proceeds benefit Gleason’s “Give A Kid A Dream” foundation.
Johnny Rodz’s Professional Wrestling Show
Saturday, February 23rd, Johnny Rodz will promote his monthly wrestling show at Gleason’s Gym. The show high lights the up and coming stars that train under Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz at his wrestling show at Gleason’s Gym.
The show starts at 8:00PM and the cost of admission is $15.00 per person.
Professional Boxing At Madison Square Garden on Saturday February 23rd
The Heavyweight Championship of The World
Klitschko vs Ibragimov
Also featuring Ireland’s Own John Duddy.
The ticket prices are: $1000, $600, $300, $200, $100.
We have the best seats at each price point.
Professional Boxing At The Theatre At Madison Square Garden on Saturday March 15th
Pre St. Patrick’s Extravaganza
Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore and undefeated junior middleweight Paul Wolak will cofeature this night of Gaelic Storm.
We have the best seats at each price point.
Golden Gloves at Aviator Sports On Friday, March 28th
The address is Hanger 5, Floyd Bennet Field, Brooklyn, NY.
The doors open at 6:30PM and the first bout will begin at 7:
.The ticket prices are$25.00 General Admission.
WBC BOXING NEWS
Posted on | February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
February 13, 2008 – Mexico City .
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
“I would like to respond to erroneous interpretations and accusations in certain news reports that we at the WBC and boxing commissioners in Mexico ignored a request, reportedly sent by the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States to the boxing commission in Leon, Guanajuato, to not allow Tommy Morrison to fight on the February 9 event presented by Top Rank, Zanfer, and a local promoter.
“Nobody in Leon received any correspondence from the ABC. Neither had the ABC contacted the mayoral office of the city or the WBC in regards to such a request. The WBC would have forwarded the request ourselves, out of courtesy, if the ABC had contacted us.
“Morrison went through the same thorough medical examinations as all the other boxers, but nobody, in the commission or out of it, had any idea of any boxing suspension.
“Except for the California state commission, the ABC and state commissions in the US never contact Mexican commissions or Mexico ’s National Boxing Federation, and very rarely contact the WBC, regarding boxers’ suspensions.
“Countless boxers from Mexico have gone and still keep going to fight in the United States while they have been medically suspended in Mexico – having been recently knocked out or with other impediments – but none of the suspension notifications sent by Mexican commissions to US commissions have ever been respected, while many Mexican boxers have been hurt and others suffered irreversible damage, and even death.
“This is the reason that the WBC has been wanting to meet with the ABC, so that the US boxing commissions, together with the Mexican commissions, could find mutual agreements for the safety and welfare of boxers and boxing. Mexican state commissions are integrated into the National Boxing Federation, which is the one that could work with ABC, but it seems that ABC only wants to deal with individual state boxing commissions and not the NBF, which will serve no purpose.
“The incident involving Tommy Morrison shows the importance of the meeting between the ABC and the Mexican commissions. A meeting has been agreed to, but not yet scheduled. We hope that it will be scheduled soon. If the ABC is not interested in making agreements with the Mexican commissions, we would like to meet with state commissions in the US individually to address these problems.”
Adnan hopes “Magic” Matthew doesn’t do a disappearing act.
Posted on | February 14, 2008 | No Comments
For Immediate Release
England – 13th February 2008
Hennessy Sports are pleased to announce that they have won the purse bid for the Vacant English Welterweight title fight between Adnan Amar and Matthew Hatton, this long awaited fight will be added to the undercard of the Froch vs Inkin show to be held at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday 29th March.
Nottingham born fighter Adnan Amar said:
“We will find out if he can fight on the 29th March , I feel he has been over protected and over hyped, he keeps talking about a shot at the British title, now he has the chance to earn one.”
“I’m really excited I have over 6 weeks to prepare for this fight, more time than I have ever had before.”
“I believe I have the skills and the punch power to knock out Matthew Hatton. In my opinion Hatton’s whole career has been an illusion, just a smoke and mirrors act”.
“I think the magic circle will cancel his membership after this fight”.
Mick Hennessy said:
“I’m pleased we have managed to secure this fight and add a top prospect to the already exciting Nottingham Arena bill. Adnan has proved himself in his last 2 fights and he is really beginning to look the part. As this is such a good fight the winner should be in line for a British title shot, we are certainly going to apply for eliminator status”.
Adnan Amar – won 20 (KO 5) + lost 1 (KO 1)
Matthew Hatton – won 33 (KO 13) + lost 3 (KO 1) + drawn 1
www.Hennessysports.com
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