Class act Fury leaves Rogan in the shade
Picture www.chrisbevanphotography.co.uk By David Kelly, Belfast Telegraph Thursday, 25 August 2011 Tyson Fury swaggered into the King’s Hall complex akin to John Wayne and then dealt with the slings and arrows of Martin Rogan with calm authority and charisma. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury, clad in his best ‘Quiet Man’ garb […]
2nd-Generation Hawaiian Fighter Raquel Pa’aluhi Keeping it in the Family
As mixed martial arts gets closer and closer to its twentieth year of existence as an official sport, fans are starting to see second-generation competitors pop up on local and national fight cards. Hawaii is no different in that regard. The Pa’aluhi name is well-known and well-respected throughout the Islands, as the patriarch of the […]
ALEXANDER, PULVER VICTORIOUS AT MMA FIGHT PIT: “GENESIS” IN FRONT OF RAUCOUS CROWD
Photos: Matt Campbell, KillaSnapShot.com Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA): The biggest fight card in New Mexico history is in the books, as MMA Fight Pit: “Genesis” took place at “The Pit” in Albuquerque Saturday night. In the main event, Houston “The Assassin” Alexander took home a TKO victory over “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan. The […]
Hollywood Ending in Hammond for Ring Announcer Treiber
They call it a “Hollywood ending” when the conclusion of a story is just a little too good to be believable. On August 19, Ring announcer Tom Treiber will cap off an incredible 2011 season of ESPN Friday Night Fights – one that saw him become a regular on the show, appearing […]
We Are All Warriors: Inspired By The September 9th Release Of Lionsgate’s WARRIOR, Multi-Tiered Campaign Celebrates Everyday Warriors Among Us
Winner Of Associated Sweepstakes Sponsored by AMC Theatres® To Receive Free Hometown Premiere Of WARRIOR Santa Monica, CA, August 11, 2011 – The upcoming release of the film WARRIOR, in theatres everywhere on September 9th, has inspired “We Are All Warriors,” a national grassroots and online initiative to identify everyday heroes – the real life warriors […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-11-11)
MMA News: Hamill Retires, Fedor Doesn’t; Couture Returns Opposing Views By Sports Nickel on Aug 10, 2011 After 14 fights and six years in the sport, Matt Hamill is retiring from mixed martial arts. Hamill announced his decision on his website, MattHamill.com. “Today is a sad day for me. After six years and 13 fights in the … […]
Q&A with Promoter Bobby Hitz
Colorful Chicago boxing promoter Bobby Hitz, former heavyweight boxer and founder of Hitz Boxing, has much to smile about these days. Hitz and close friend Artie Pellulo of Banner Promotions have teamed up to present an action-packed televised 10-round lightweight bout between Chicago’s former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz (36-3-1, 17 KOs) and Philadelphia’s Henry […]
BORN AND BRED: JAVIER AND OSCAR MOLINA
BORN AND BRED Opens its theatrical run at LA’s Downtown Independent and NY’s QUAD Cinema on August 19, 2011 Innocence and Violence in the Sport of Sports New York, N.Y. – August 8, 2011 – The Downtown Independent and QUAD Cinema is pleased to present the Los Angeles and New York premiere of the […]
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