Wrestling Links (5-31-11)
Pro Wrestling: 10 Greatest Managers of All Time Bleacher Report When wrestling enjoyed a major boom period in the 1980’s, the manager figure had still had an integral role to play. Managers could add something to storylines and rivalries and sometimes they could create their own feuds out of nowhere. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II
During his half a century in boxing Jimmy Tibbs has done it all, a highly decorated amateur and professional boxer, manager and promoter, but of all his pugilistic talents he is without doubt best know as the UK’s most successful boxing coach and fight strategist. Among the veritable Who’s Who of champions that have benefited […]
The Pantera Starts Quiet Comeback on June 4
Beginning an uncharacteristically quiet comeback on the undercard of the big boxing show in Atlantic City on June 4 will be former middleweight and super middleweight contender Edison “Pantera” Miranda (33-5, 29 KOs). The monstrously powerful fan favorite will return in a supporting light heavyweight bout before WBC super middleweight champion Carl “Cobra” […]
Graham Earl: Official Statement on Michael Katsidis Rematch
Earlier today the internet was buzzing with the news that Earl-Katsidis II is possibly on the cards. The news broke after Michael Katsidis posted on his official website a statement regarding an e.mail to Michael’s manager Brendon Smith from Graham Earl, challenging Michael to a rematch of their 2007 Battle Royale. With the approach now […]
Philadelphia Daily News: Champs Manuel, Hopkins Form Mutual Admiration Society
Champs Manuel, Hopkins form mutual admiration society By Marcus Hayes Daily News Sports Columnist POSTED: May 26, 2011 NORTH PHILADELPHIA and western Virginia might be more than 300 miles apart, but, apparently, distance is no factor in matters of character. “We’ve got the same DNA!” exclaimed Bernard Hopkins, Germantown product, about spiritual brother Charlie […]
SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC SEMIFINALISTS CARL FROCH & GLEN JOHNSON Media Conference Call Highlights
World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch, Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and promoter Lou DiBella held an international media conference call on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming Semifinal bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, June 4, LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Adrian Phillips Ballroom at […]
Nick Diaz Will Continue Mixed Martial Arts Career
DON CHARGIN PRODUCTIONS Northern California, May 23, 2011 – Mixed Martial Arts Champion, Nick Diaz will continue pursuing his Mixed Martial Arts career instead of professional boxing as it has been deemed that it be in Nick’s best interest to focus on his primary combat sport and profession. Team Diaz had contemplated transitioning over to the […]
Team Puerto Rico’s ‘Orlandito’ del Valle Training in New York
Bayamon, Puerto Rico’s undefeated featherweight Luis “Orlandito” del Valle (12-0, 10 KOs) left today for his training base in Newburgh, New York, to prepare for the biggest fight of his career against Vietnamese fighter Dat Nguyen (17-1, 6 KOs). Del Valle vs. Nguyen will serve as the 10-round main event on Saturday, June 11 – the second […]
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