COTA BOXING PROMOTIONS GOES “BACK TO BAJA”
Posted on | December 14, 2007 | No Comments
Cota’s Boxing Promotions
“Back in Baja”
Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release
On February 16, 2008, Cota’s Boxing Promotions heads back to the “Gymnasio Tigre Garcia” in Ensenada, Baja Mexico for another exciting night of boxing. Headlining the “Back to Baja” card will be Alejandro “Terra” Garcia (25-3 24KO’s) from Tijuana MX in a ten round main event. After loosing to Roman Karmazin, Garcia looks to get back into title contention with a victory.
The co-main event will feature local undefeated middleweight prospect, Carlos Virgen (9-0). In addition Roberto “El Mako” Leyva (24-7 20KO’s) will fight in an eight rounder attempting to rebound after coming off a loss to current WBC light flyweight champion Eduardo Sosa back in November. Three more additional fights will be added to the card. For more information call Manny Cota at (818) 612-9296
ELITEXC SIGNS SCOTT SMITH
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELITEXC SIGNS SCOTT SMITH
TO A LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Exciting, Hard-Hitting ?Hands Of Steel?? Expected To Fight In February
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 12, 2007) ? A fighter responsible for perhaps the most dramatic, unlikely, snatching-victory-from-the-brink-of-defeat finishes in the history of Mixed Martial Arts, Scott Smith, has signed a long-term contract with Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.?s live division, EliteXC.
The announcement was made today by EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
?Scott is definitely a standout at 185 pounds and a tremendous addition to the EliteXC and ProElite family,?? Shaw said. ?Talk about a highlight-reel fighter. All of Scott?s fights are wars and he produced one of the most spectacular finishes to a fight in any sport about a year ago.
?Highly entertaining as well as exciting, Scott has a crowd-pleasing style that will fit in very well with the rest of our 185-pounders, and any 185-pounder in the world. Hardcore MMA fans already know Smith, but newer fans are going to love him. I can?t wait to cut him loose in the cage.??
The six-foot, 185-pound Smith (scottsmith.proelite.com), of Reno, Nev., by way of Elk Grove, Calif., is expected to make his EliteXC debut in February.
?This is obviously a great opportunity and I am grateful to EliteXC for giving it to me,?? Smith said. ?I am really looking forward to fighting for them. I want to get in contention for the title.??
A ?freestyle?? fighter and one of the most dangerous strikers in the business, Smith is a knockout artist who comes out throwing bombs with the abandon that has made him a perennial fan favorite.
Aptly nicknamed ?Hands Of Steel?? — he?s a union field foreman for his family?s steel business — his 12-4 record includes 10 victories inside the distance, including nine in the first round.
But Smith also shows a strong wrestling background and possesses terrific cardio. His two other triumphs were by submission
?The fans know I come to war, that I am a fighter,?? Smith said. ?I think they love the fact that I love to engage, that I keep punching until I knock you out. I think they can read that when they watch me in the cage.??
A former WEC light heavy and Gladiator Challenge heavyweight champion, Smith has fought some of the biggest names in MMA, including Dave Terrell, Patrick Cote, James Irvin and Jaime Jara.
But it was slugger Smith?s incredible, crazy second-round knockout over UFC?s Pete Sell that the former cast member of the Ultimate Fighter (Season Four) may be most remembered for.
?Even though I know the ending and have watched that fight many times, I still can?t believe what I saw,? Shaw said. ?It was maybe the greatest come-from-behind knockout I have ever seen, and I am talking both MMA and boxing. How he rallied with that one shot was just unbelievable.??
The Smith-Sell slugfest on Nov. 11, 2006, was an all-out war from the outset. Smith dropped Sell in the first and had him bloodied under both eyes by the end of the round. But Smith, despite winning the session, also was cut and bleeding under the right eye.
Sell dominated the second with kicks and licks. When Sell caught Smith with a devastating left hook to the body that nearly doubled him over, the match seemed to be nearing an end. Smith appeared finished and only a punch or kick away from being stopped.
As Sell closed in to seal the deal, however, a rallying Smith, from a crouched position, leaped forward with an overhand right that caught Sell flush on the chin.
Sell went down, Smith quickly pounced and threw another right hand, and just like that what many critics call one of the most exciting, unbelievable finishes in MMA history was over — with Sell flat on his back and Smith on the ground in pain.
For more information on EliteXC and other MMA-related stories, including bios, videos, photos, stats and more, please visit ProElite.com and EliteXC.com.
About ProElite, Inc.
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VELASQUEZ GETS ANOTHER KO
Posted on | December 14, 2007 | No Comments
Carlos Juan Velasquez
Extends KO Streak
Miami FL, December 12, 2007
Last night on the Worlds Collide card at the New Crazy Horse Saloon in Miami Fl, Carlos Juan Velasquez extended his knockout streak, improving to (5-0 5KO’s). Velasquez marveled fans with an explosive body attack that had everyone in awe. In the first round, Carlos Juan dropped Steven Mincks with a devastating left hook to the liver, showcasing his evident power. Surviving to the second round, a tough Mincks was sent to the canvas two more times, after Velasquez continued to pound the body with violent intent. Carlos Juan scored the KO after Mincks was unable to get to his feet.
Twin brother Juan Carlos was unable to fight due to his opponent’s inability to clear his blood work with the commission. Both fighters will continue to stay active as manager Shelly Finkel went on to say, “2008 will be a busy year for these kids. As long as they’re healthy, they’ll be fighting every month.”
TAKEDOWN RADIO REPORT
Posted on | December 14, 2007 | No Comments
This week LIVE from our Brute Adidas Studios in Des Moines we’ll deliver a brand new episode of Takedown Radio. Takedown Radio is now broadcast on the following internet outlets: Takedownradio.com, KXNO.com, Matchannel.com, Mat-magazine.com. Please be sure to join our regular live broadcasts every Saturday as we talk to the worlds greatest athletes each Saturday AM from 9AM to 11:00AM CST.
TDR is available LIVE, Archived and Pod Cast. Visit Takedownradio.com for more details.
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TDR scheduled guests include:
Jose Serrato-wrestler/athlete. this 20 year old is coached Head Coach Ben Silva and Jed Clark at Santa Anna College (JC), wrestler of the week for TDR/the Mat.com. His record is: 33-3. This is a good kid and student/athlete.
Lee Roy Smith- Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, we’ll discuss NWHF’s New project “Honoring African American National Champions and Olympians in conjunction with Black History Month”.
Kevin Dresser- Head Coach of the Hokies of Virginia Tech. We’ll discuss Cody Gardner, Heart no longer in wrestling? 6 AND 1 this year. Dealing with school and rules. What does the balance of the season look like for Dresser’s Hokies?
Randy Couture- retires the Heavy Weight Title in the UFC. What does he have to say about the UFC and Dana White? What are his plans for the future? Extreme Couture Vegas has become a Mecca for wrestlers turned MMA talent. What does the future hold?
Ken Kraft- Founder of the 45th Annual Midlands Tournament joins us to discuss the tournament and its history. This is a milestone year for the tournament and the founder. How has the tournament evolved and what changes are in store for the fans this year?
Rashad Evans- Set for the biggest match up of his career. Rashad Returned home recently to assist. Tom Minkle in the room at Mich. State. also to ground himself to his roots in wrestling.
Drew Pariano- Assist. Head Coach at Northwestern. The 45th Annual Midlands Tournament is around the corner, we’ll be broadcasting it. What will listeners hear? Who will be wrestling, what teams etc.
Takedownradio.com, KXNO.com, Matchannel.com, Mat-magazine.com are our web partners. Wrestlers and MMA competitors join us each and every week. You should too! TDR is available LIVE, Archived and Pod Cast as well. Visit Takedownradio.com for more details. Thanks for listening!
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EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
Posted on | December 11, 2007 | No Comments
Frenchman Brahim Asloum won the a world title in his third attempt, moving down to light fly, where he outscored Argentinian Juan Carlos Reveco this past weekend in Le Cannet. Asloum thus became the first Frenchman to both win an Olympic Gold and a World title in the pros. French President Nicolas Sarkozy have sent his congratulations to Asloum. It was an important win for French boxing after several (Mormeck, M?Baye, Asloum twice etc) setbacks. Reveco was according to l?Equipe forced to shed an amazing eleven kilos (about 24 lbs) in the six weeks leading up to the fight.
Comebacking Alejandro Lakatus is now down to lightheavy again and goes for the vacant Spanish title December 14 against Juan Carlos Muntaner December 14 in Madrid.
Italian Boxe Loreni had to cancel its planned November 30 promotion but stage a show December 12 in Brescia with Fabio Tuiach vs Enis Boussandel for the IBF Mediterranean cruiserweight title on top. Welter Leonardu Bundu fights Romanian spoiler Gheorge Danut in the chief support.
French EuroProm don?t get many EuroSport dates anymore but when they do it?s always solid shows. December 18 in Frangy they headline with jr middles Sebastian Madani squaring off against Spaniard Javi Vega in a WBC Mediterranean bout and capable veteran Alban Mothie fighting Damien Bertu for the vacant French 154 lb title.
The show in Izegem, Belgium, will now not be headlined by Ismail Abdoul, who reportedly already is doing time and will be off the scene for a few few years now. Instead Hungarian jr middle Attila Kovacs will face Kenyan Stanley Katibi in a scheduled eight-rounder.
Hungarian cruiser Gyorgi Hidvegi defends the WBF title against French champ Christophe Dettinger December 15 in Dessau. Russian heavy giant Evgeny Orlov appears on the undercard and face Mihaly Nemeth.
Thomas Ulrich?s defence of the EBU lightheavy title against Ukrainian Yuri Barashian could now go ahead February 23 – and may just be the chief support to Dimitrenko vs Krasniqi, if that fight comes off.
OPI 2000 plans to do Colin Lynes vs Gianluca Branco for the EBU jr welter crown January 25 in Italy with exact site to be announced. In a supporting bout lightheavy Antonio Brancalion defends the lightheavy title against Frenchman Karim Bennama.
THE WORLD FIGHTING ORGANIZATION IS BORN
Posted on | December 11, 2007 | No Comments
PRESS RELEASE
WFO DEBUT DEC. 11
The World Fighting Organization (WFO), mixed martial art?s (MMA?s) first world recognized independent sanctioning body, is proud to announce the sanctioning of it?s inaugural fight on Tuesday, December 11th at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Miami, Florida. The main event for ?Worlds Collide? 1, a joint boxing and MMA card, will be a heavyweight showdown between David Oliver and American Top Team?s Mario Rinaldi for the WFO America?s Heavyweight Title.
Although MMA has exploded in popularity in the past few years, the sport?s current fractured structure threatens to slow this growth and confuse the mainstream media and fans. Unlike boxing, which clearly has too many ?world? champions, MMA promoters such as the UFC and M1 currently crown their own champions, which results in numerous ?in house? champions who have little chance of meeting each other in the ring. While the UFC has been credited with developing a huge fan base for MMA in the United States, co-promotion between competing promoters to create the biggest fights is virtually non-existent, leaving fighters waiting for fights and fans frustrated.
Describing MMA?s need for a recognized ?world champion,? ProElite head Gary Shaw stated recently ?for MMA to explode, really explode, you don?t just have a UFC champion or a Pride or a K-1 champion, but you have to have a true world champion.? This is where the WFO mandate begins; by establishing clear rules and regulations, and an unbiased rankings system, the WFO has been formed to create a system that will encourage promoters at all levels to work together to crown a universally recognized champion, the ?WFO champion.?
The World Fighting Organization, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, was founded by Chairman John Daddono, who has over 20 years of experience in boxing and mixed martial arts, both as a fighter and more recently as the founder of the Prize Fight Network and Chairman of the International Boxing Organization, and President Jeremy Levine, Esq., who was a member of the Florida State Athletic Commission for 5 years, and has also been a fight supervisor for world championship boxing for over a decade.
Worlds Collide: Collision 1 Miami is presented by DeCubas Presents, Total Entertainment Live, Elite Promotions, RSS Holdings, L.L.C., and Rock On Entertainment Management (ROEM). For VIP Packages or General Admission Tickets call 1-877-24-FIGHT. For more information on the December 11 event, please contact the WFO, 305-779-9396 or e-mail WFOMMA@YAHOO.COM
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FIGHTZONE TV UPDATE
Posted on | December 11, 2007 | 1 Comment
Bonecrunch Fighting Knocks Out 2008 Season Schedule
FightZone TV to Air Entire Season On
Sun Sports, DirecTV & the Dish Network
Tickets, VIP Seats and Sponsorship Packages Available Now
The premiere mixed martial arts (MMA) team fighting league featuring local fighters, Bonecrunch Fighting, is proud to announce its tournament-style 2008 schedule to find the nation?s toughest team . All events will be broadcast on a tape delayed basis by FightZone TV on Sun Sports, DirecTV and the Dish network. On January 12, the first quarterfinals event will pit Ross Kellin?s Lakeland Blaze against Tim Riddle?s Cincinnati Norsemen in the first five bouts and in the second five bouts, Rob Kahn?s Tampa Terrors will take on UFC veteran Din Thomas?s Port St. Lucie Devils. Kicking off the 2008 Bonecrunch Fighting season at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fla., the January 12 fight card rosters include:
W Ross Kellin?s Lakeland Blaze vs. Tim Riddle?s Cincinnati Norsemen
145 – Steven Weeks (pro debut) vs. Ryan McIntosh (0-2-0)
155 – Cris Fortin (pro debut) vs Josh Beck (pro debut)
170 – Joe Robinson (1-0-0) vs Bobby Friend (pro debut)
170 – Danny Ruiz (5-1-0) vs. Chris Reedy (3-4-0)
H – John Schall (2-1-0) vs. Matt Terlau (4-0-0)
W Rob Kahn?s Tampa Terrors vs. Din Thomas? Port St. Lucie Devils
135 – Gilberto Burgos (1-0-0) vs. Pat Seidel (1-1-0)
145 – John Turner (pro debut) vs. Stephen Bass (1-0-0)
170 – Joe “Bamboo” Wissman (1-0-0) vs. Mike Hyman (pro debut)
185 – Brandon Sene (2-0-0) vs. Ira Guyer (2-0-0)
H – Alonzo Roane (pro debut) vs. Joe Stutzman (1-0-0)
All fighters and bouts are subject to change and Florida State Boxing Commission approval. Available now through Ticketmaster, tickets for the January 12 fight card start at only $20. VIP seating and sponsorships are also available.
The second fight card in the quarterfinals will take place at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Fla. on February 9, when veteran IFL fighter Josh Odom?s Tallahassee Warriors will compete against UFC Fighter Seth Petruzelli?s Orlando Iron Monkeys. Also on February 9, Mike Lee?s Sarasota Slammers ? with a new coach and fighters ? will seek vengeance in a rematch with John Barrena?s Miami Crazy Wolves. Winning teams in the quarterfinals advance to the semifinals on April 5 at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Fla. The championship date and location have yet to be determined. The victorious champion team receives a trophy and each fighter and trainer receives a custom championship ring.
One of the nation?s leading MMA video producers and distributors, FightZone TV, will broadcast Bonecrunch Fighting?s 2008 season on the Fox Sports-owned SunSports Network to over 6 million Florida homes and over 2 million national subscribers of Direct TV and the Dish Network. Randy Harris of Talking Sports Network will be the lead commentator, assisted by Benjamin Glossip and Joe Marquis. SunSports Network will broadcast at least four battles between Bonecrunch Fighting?s eight teams with acclaimed trainers and fighters from top martial arts schools. For more info on FightZoneTV visit www.FightZoneMedia.com or contact Al Martino at FightZoneMedia@aol.com
Bonecrunch Fighting is the nation’s first mixed martial arts (MMA) league with local teams and local fan allegiance, entertaining fans with evenly matched professional fights and lively between-fight entertainment. With the assistance of an experienced and supportive leadership team, Sarasota, FL.-based Bonecrunch Fighting offers excellent sponsorship opportunities for companies interested in reaching the affluent 18-45 year old demographic locally, regionally, and nationally. Currently, the league has eight teams: Cincinnati Norsemen, Lakeland Blaze, Miami Crazy Wolves, Port St. Lucie Devils, Sarasota Slammers, Orlando Iron Monkeys, Tallahassee Warriors and Tampa Terrors. For more information on Bonecrunch Fighting and its leadership team please visit www.bonecrunchfighting.com.
Undefeated middleweight prospect Peter Quillin closes out busy 2007 vs. Lowry
Posted on | December 11, 2007 | No Comments
?Holiday Hits? Thursday night at The Roseland Ballroom also showcasing Joe Greene & Jorge Teron
NEW YORK CITY (December 11, 2007) ? Undefeated Brooklyn middleweight Peter ?Kid Chocolate? Quillin closes out a perfect year with his eighth fight of 2007 on Thursday night?s (December 13) ?Holiday Hits,? against tough Minnesota import Troy ?TNT? Lowry (27-7, 16 KOs) in an eight-round Special Attraction, co-promoted by Ring Promotions and Cedric Kushner?s Gotham Boxing, at The Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.
NABA middleweight champion ?Mean? Joe Greene (16-0, 12 KOs), the 2004 National Golden Gloves Tournament champion, headlines ?Holiday Hits? versus veteran Patrick Thompson in the 10-round main event. Greene, fighting out of Queens, is the WBA No. 9 rated middleweight challenger.
Unbeaten Bronx prospect Jorge ?The Truth? Teron (18-0-1, 11 KOs), WBC No. 20 rated lightweight and 3-time New York Golden Gloves champion, battles dangerous Mexican knockout specialist Adrian ?Canon? Navarette (16-4-1, 13 KOs), former Intercontinental Mundo Hispano title-holder, in the 10-round co-feature for the vacant New York State lightweight title.
The very active Quillin (15-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 17 by the NABF, is 7-0 with five knockouts since February 22. Former WBF light middleweight title challenger Lowry has been in against Hector Camacho, Sr., Yuri Foreman, Anthony Bonsante, Santiago Samaniego and Steve Roberts.
?I?ve prepared to bring my top game,? Quillin said about his fight against Lowry. ?I?m sure he?s coming to win, but I?ll have to change his plans. I give him credit for taking this fight and letting me display my talent in front of my New York City fans once again. I always love fighting here. It?s been a great place for me to start my career. I give people what they want. I?m a high-energyfighter who is an entertaining person?..I?m cool! There?s a glow around me that attracts fans like a moth to light. They want their Chocolate.
?I?m a boxer-puncher who can hurt people with either hand. My left is a tornado, my right a hurricane ? just don?t get caught in the storm. 2008 is going to be a huge year for me, my manager, John Seip, promoter, Cedric Kushner, and especially my trainer, Colin Morgan. I have big plans. I want big things to happen for us in 2008. It?s going to be the Year of the Chocolate Bar.?
Newburgh (NY) heavyweight prospect Nagy Aguilera (4-0, 2 KOs), two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, faces Darryl Holley (6-5, 1 KO), of Brigantine (NJ) in a 6-round bout. Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round matches are Paterson (NJ) light welterweight Jeremy Bryan (1-0) takes on Broderick Antoine (2-3, 1 KO), of Troy (NY); Canadian bantamweight Noriko Kariya (7-2-1, 1 KO) meets Salina Jordan (2-2, 1 KOs), of Denver; Islip (NY) heavyweight Darrel Madison (7-1, 3 KOs) fights Sam Comming (4-4, 3 KOs), super featherweights Raphael Luna, of Albany, and Joe Arroyo, of the Bronx, make their pro debuts against each other.
Special VIP seats in the balcony, four seats to each table, are available for $200.00 per seat. A private bar is located in the VIP area ? barstool seating is available for $100.00 — as well as cocktail waitress service at each VIP table. Exclusive VIP balcony access looks directly down into the ring without any obstructed views. Other tickets are priced at $150.00, $100.00, $75.00 and $50.00. To purchase tickets or for more information call Ring Promotions (516.313.2304) or Gotham Boxing (212.755.1944). Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout at 7:30 PM.
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