PALACIOS ON A ROLL
Posted on | August 10, 2007 | 1 Comment
Francisco Palacios Flying High After Azille Knockout
By Knockout Publicity
With only five days advance notice, Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios made a decision to take a risk instead of wallow in the uncertainty of boxing politics. His gamble paid off in the most explosive of manners, as Palacios knocked out the favored Louis Azille in six rounds at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL. Palacios had been filling in for the MIA O’Neil Bell, while competing in his first scheduled 8-round bout. Palacios raises his record to 12-0 (6 KO) in his ESPN2 debut.
Weighing in at 198.5 pounds, Palacios’ hand and foot speed proved to be the deciding factors in the fight. Palacios had been inactive since February, which played a role in his slow start. However, by the time Palacios started moving his hands, the difference in skill level began to manifest itself.
Azille, whose only previous losses came against Kelvin Davis and Wayne Braithwaite, pressed the action most of the night, landing the occasional right hand. Behind by most accounts in the fight, Palacios won the fifth round big by landing uppercuts and multi-punch combinations that scored heavily on the former world title challenger. Then, in the sixth round, Palacios came to life when a crashing uppercut followed by a left hook floored the resilent Azille early in the stanza. The end was near when Palacios finished Azille with a dazzling power punching exhibition, hitting Azille faster than he could fall. The time was :59 of the sixth round.
“I didn’t feel rusty,” explained the Bayamon, Puerto Rico native. “I was fighting a guy that I had to be careful with. He’s a very strong fighter. He applies a lot of pressure.” Palacios lauds Azille’s sportsmanship, saying “He’s a clean fighter, which is rare nowadays.”
Palacios, who currently resides in Orlando, Florida, says of his reasons for taking the significant risk, “I took this fight because I was tired of sitting on the bench. I knew I would win this fight. I don’t go into fights feeling I could lose. I felt that if I said no to this fight, it could be six months before I fight again. I knew that when I won, the doors would be open.”
Palacios comes from an educated background, having attended Florida Central University on a basketball scholarship and Marquette University on a boxing scholarship. At Marquette University, Palacios shared classes with top fighters like Jaidon Codrington, Sechew Powell, and Roberto Benitez. Palacios had competed in two amateur world championships, in Dublin, Ireland and Bangkok, Thailand. He was ranked number two at 201 pound limit in the nation for many years, holding a victory over Matt Godfrey (6-3). Palacios is a veteran of over 70 amateur bouts.
After the fight, fans who had never before laid eyes on Francisco cheered in roaring approval. Palacios stayed for well over an hour in the arena signing autographs and taking pictures with his new fans. “It was overwhelming. I was very happy. I loved every second of it.”
After what he calls “the greatest knockout of my career,” Palacios is at home resting. He will return to the gym on Monday to take his next step in the direction of fulfilling his older brother’s dying wish, which was to become world champion before he retires.
In appreciation of the opportunity given to him, Francisco wished to thank Warrior’s Boxing. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. If we can do it again, I would be more than honored to oblige. Just give me a little more notice so I can look better,” Palacios jokes.
After now having proven himself to be a worthy contender, Palacios plans to take the cruiserweight division by storm. “I have the skills required to get to the top of the division. I feel I can beat everyone at cruiserweight hands down.”
THE VANILLA GORILLA READY TO REPRESENT
Posted on | August 10, 2007 | No Comments
By: Holli Yargo Hearne
Vanilla Gorilla Ready for Kick Ass Fight Saturday
Lodune Sincaid does not take his opponents lightly, not even those he’s defeated. “I beat some really tough guys,” the TUF1 alum reflects, “They are all tough for following this path of a fighter. It’s not an easy road to take, but the view from the top is like no other.”
After shellacking top-ranked fighters such as James Irvin and IFL team players Alex Schonauer and Dan Molina, the Vanilla Gorilla has no shame for his losses to the likes of the dynamic Jason “Mayhem” Miller or Nate Quarry, either. In fact, he is the first to admit that the only fighter who ever truly conquered him was himself. “I was going through some inner struggles,” he admits of the 4 blemishes on his professional record, “Life does that sometimes. People know what I am talking about.”
Claiming that shoot fighting is his Prozac, Sincaid says his game plan is simply to seize the day. Living day by day is a gift by his account and rumbling is the ribbon that ties the whole package together. Not knowing much of his next opponent, Robert “The Bulldog” Hunsperger, he believes they will still give the fans “a kick ass fight.”
Often touted as a wrestler with Tae Kwon Do experience, Sincaid says he actually started as a street fighter until he was shown the true way. His teachers are among the elite in mixed martial arts and include the godfather of MMA, “Judo” Gene LeBelle and Gokor Chivichyan. He trained with Karo Parysian and TUF5 runner up Manny Gamburyan. He says his style is “a combo of the teachings of the black belt hall of fame members and my own swing mixed in.”
Hand-picked for The Ultimate Fighter 1, Sincaid sings the praises of the opportunities gained from his experience. He’s proud to have been a part of MMA and UFC history by being on the show and hopes all his recent hard work will right the wrongs and “poor showings on there.” He was knocked out by Bobby Southworth in the second round of their season debut bout on The Ultimate Fighter.
Lodune gives much love and shout-outs to “West Coast Jiu Jitsu, 155lb Nick Willert, 205lb Nick Braker, 170lb Lee Chapman, my new Handler aka my Girlfriend Steph, and of course all the Fans that we call ‘The Gorillas in the Mist.’ Without the support and kind words from my Mist crew this path could have been a lot bumpier! And of course my MOM for her never-ending love and strength! Feel free to give me a shout at http://www.myspace.com/lodunesincaid.”
Lodune battles Team Fury fighter Robert “The Bulldog” Hunsperger at Gold Country Casino & Hotel in Oroville, CA, August, 11, 2007.
SAMUEL PETER AND OLEG MASKAEV PRESS CONFERENCE PICS
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Maskaev (L) faces off with Peter (R) following the Don King hosted MSG press conference.
Maskaev (L), King and Peter strike a pose following the announcement of their heavyweight Championship fight taking place October 6 on SHOWTIME 9 p.m. ET/PT.
INDIANAPOLIS FIGHT NIGHT FEATURING CHRIS LYTLE
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Lights Out in Indianapolis
By: Mark McCoy
United Fight League is coming to Indiana’s Circle City August 11th. Keith Palmer, Promoter of the UFL is excited to see the event being held in one of Indiana’s nicest sports arenas, Conseco Fieldhouse. The UFL is a Mixed Martial Arts sporting event that will feature 15 bouts. Some of the Mid-West’s best up and coming fighters are being featured on the fight card as well as some of today’s top professional fighters including Chris “Lights Out” Lytle. Lytle will be the main event of the evening, fighting Matthew Brown from Columbus, Ohio. Lytle, a UFC veteran, just recently won at UFC 73 in Sacramento, California against UFC veteran Jason “The Gizzard” Gilliam by winning submission of the night.
There are some very good bouts on the card. One very exciting fight should be MMA veteran Gary “Iron Bear” Myers vs. Sam Toole. Myers, at age 42 is fighting his last fight of his career. He has lost more than 60 lbs. to fight at 205 pound weight limit. Myers stated “I have not seen this weight in ten years. I am feeling great and ready to go three rounds if needed. He will be tested early in the bout. I feel a storm brewing, he better be able to weather the storm out”. Myers, who has fought all around the world in places such as Russia, Brazil and Japan has fought the likes of Rich Franklin and Jeremy Horn .
Also scheduled to fight are Nate Moore, Justin Weiman, Allen Weickert, Johnny Rees, Scott Henze, Todd brown, John Troyer, Jesse Chilton, Shamar Bailey, Shaw Bradbury, Darrell Smith, Pat McPherson, Brian Dunn, Jeremy Wingler, Jeremiah Adriano, Dan Kolbasoski, Dominic Desando, Orville Smith, Steve Hallock, James Douglas, Jeremy Steward, Brian Veach, Tiny Norton, Kevin Blundell and Chris Freyer.
Palmer hopes to make the UFL a great success and make these Mid-West fighters superstars in the MMA world. Palmer began his promoting 4 years ago by doing local MMA and boxing events throughout Indianapolis. He is young and focused on making his name a respectable one in the MMA business. He has done a great job with marketing this event to the public. He has had fighters doing public appearances and signing autographs and taking pictures. He has really made this fight known to the general public over the internet with the help of the website Myspace.
The weigh-ins will be held on August 10th at 8pm in downtown Indianapolis. The general public is welcome to attend. Make sure you show your support for this great event!
INTERESTING BOXING FACTS
Posted on | August 10, 2007 | 4 Comments
Heavyweight Boxing stats, trivia and factoids
by Greg Goodrich, boxing press editor in chief
BOXING PRESS EXCLUSIVE: ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 2004
Most Alphabet Heavyweight titles won: Lennox Lewis (8)- WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, EBU and three British titles
Most Major Heavyweight titles won: James Jeffries (5)- American, British, English and two World titles
Most purported Heavyweight title fights won: James Figg (269)
Most verifiable Heavyweight title fights won: John Sullivan (33)
Most verifiable Heavyweight title defenses: John Sullivan (32)
Least successful in claiming Heavyweight titles: Jersey Joe Walcott and Tony Tucker (1-4)
Most fights with same opponent- Sam Langford vs. Harry Wills (23)
Most Heavyweight titles vacated: Lennox Lewis (8)- WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, EBU and three British titles
Most Heavyweight Champions defeated: Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis (11)
Most wins by a Heavyweight Champion: James Figg (269)
Most losses by a Heavyweight Champion: Frank Craig (33)- British; Sam Langford (47)- Colored; George Cook (54)- Australian: and Mariano Echevarria (56)- Spanish
Most weight class titles by a Heavyweight Champion: Roy Jones (4)- 160 lb, 168 lb, 175 lb and 200 lb plus
Longest title reign: Jem Mace (14 years: 1866-1890)
Longest time to reclaim title: George Foreman (21 yrs: 1973-1994)
Longest Heavyweight title vacancy- American title (1818-1841)
Longest Heavyweight fight- James Kelly vs. Jack Smith (in 1865)- lasted 186 rounds, six hours, fifteen minutes.
Shortest title reign: Henry Pearce (one day- 12/06/1805)
Shortest time to reclaim title: Jem Ward (3 days- 1/2/1827-1/5/1827)
First Heavyweight Bare knuckle fight- James Figg vs. Unknown (circa 1738)
Last Heavyweight Bare knuckle fight- John Sullivan vs. Jake Kilrain (on July 8, 1889)
Best Heavyweight Champion record: Rocky Marciano (49-0)
Worst Heavyweight Champion record: John Heenan (0-2-1)
Only brother Heavyweight Champions- (3): James ’Jem’ Ward (in 1825) and Nicholas ‘Nick’ Ward (in 1840); Leon Spinks (in 1978) and Michael Spinks (in 1985): and Vitali Klitschko (in 1999) and Wladimir Klitschko (in 2000).
Only deaf Heavyweight Champion- James Burke (in 1833 and 1839).
Only Heavyweight Champion to win title on birthday- George Foreman (in 1973).
Only Heavyweight Champion to own a Kentucky Derby Winner- John Gully (Pyrrhus I in 1846; Andover in 1854).
Only Jewish Heavyweight Champion- Daniel Mendoza (in 1794).
Only Latino Heavyweight Champion- John Ruiz (in 2001).
Only Southpaw to be Heavyweight Champion- Michael Moorer (in 1992, in 1994, in 1996)
Only Undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Champion- Evander Holyfield (in 1988 and in 1990).
Only Middleweight Champion to be Heavyweight Champion- Roy Jones, Jr. (in 1994 and in 2003).
Only Super Middleweight Champion to be Heavyweight Champion- Roy Jones, Jr. (in 1994 and in 2003).
Only World Light Heavyweight Champion to be World Heavyweight Champion- Bob Fitzsimmons (in 1897 and in
1903). Michael Spinks was Undisputed and IBF only. Roy Jones, Jr. was Undisputed and WBA only.
Note of Disclaimer: this written material may be disseminated, published, syndicated or otherwise reproduced, without prior expressed, written consent, provided that its original source, intellectual property and authorship are attributed to Boxing Press Editor in Chief Greg Goodrich. Copy righted. 2007. All rights reserved. All statistics and records have been verified by due diligence searches via microfiche newspapers, verification from the Ring Record Book; and data obtained from websites bkbworld.com, boxrec.com and cyberboxzingzone.com. If any name is missing and/or a record incorrect, contact the author so that a correction can be made.
MIGUEL ESPINO TRYING TO EXTEND A 7-FIGHT WINNING STREAK
Posted on | August 9, 2007 | No Comments
WBC CABOFE CHAMPION
MIGUEL ESPINO
BACK IN ACTION SEPT 21ST
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2007
Middleweight contender, Miguel Espino from North Hollywood CA, defends his WBC CABOFE title when he climbs back in the ring at the Double Tree Hotel in Bakersfield Ca, September 21st 2007, against an opponent TBA. Espino, who is riding a 7 fight winning streak, is looking for big fights against the top middleweight contenders as his quest for a world title shot grows near.
“I feel I’m ready for the elite level in the middleweight division which I do believe is wide open. Jermain Taylor and Kelly Pavlik sit at the top right now, but I’m creeping up on them. I would love to take a fight with Raymond Joval as a step up. He’s a durable veteran with a lot of skills but I believe I can defeat him convincingly. My hunger to be a world champion grows every day.” – Miguel Espino
The bout is promoted by Cota Boxing Promotions. Tickets priced at $50 (ringside) $35 (general) can be purchased by calling (818) 274-7129.
THIS WEEK ON TAKEDOWN WRESTLING RADIO!!
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Jeff Murphy and our resident nutritionist Ryan Irwin join us in the Brute Adidas studio to start the talk of the season to come. All clubs around the country, this is your time to start marketing the team, the school, the coaches. Lets get down and get to work. Our athletes deserve the best. You have an event coming up and want to get the word out? Email me and we’ll do our best to get you on air asap. Svideoman@aol.com
This week on TDR-
Jack Childs- the venerable Head Coach of the Drexel Dragons Joins us to discuss the summer, the upcoming season and what it feels like to be the winning est coach in D1. Oh, he’s also a great Guy! His program, at a very prestigious school has constantly knocked on the door of some of the best in wrestling.
Rocky Bonomo- Head Coach at Lock Haven, one of the EWL teams that are on the move. Rock generally likes to let actions and results speak for him but this is one time we’ve lured him out of “the haven” to talk with us fans. Should be interesting as he, Coach Rogers and the Crimson and White had a tremendous year last season.
TJ Sebolt- The new assist at NIACC joins us. What must the pressure been like for this young man being the the winning est wrestler in Iowa history. He joined Iowa State and decided he wanted to take off some time. We’ll answer some of the questions that up till now have not been answered.
Cary Kolat-this Alabaster, Alabama native, Lock Haven University/ Penn State Graduate joins us to discuss his career as one of the best free style wrestlers in the modern era. His record speaks for itself- Career Highlights
-Two-Time NCAA Champion (1996-97)
-Four Time NCAA All-American (1993,94,96,97)
-Eastern Wrestling champion (1996-97)
-PSAC Champion (1996,97)
-Big Ten Champion (’93)
-Big Ten Runner-Up (’92)
-Career NCAA Record: 111-7 (94.1) 53 Falls (45%)
-Named “Outstanding Wrestler” at the 1996-97 EWL Championships
-Named Big Ten “Wrestler of the Year” 1994
2001 World Cup Silver Medalist
-2000 Olympic games 9th (Sydney, Australia)
-2000 Pan American Gold Medalist (Columbia)
-1999 World Championships 4th (Ankara, Turkey)
-1999 Cerro Pelado Champion “Outstanding Wrestler” (Cuba)
-1999 Pan American Games Gold Medalist (Winnipeg, Canada)
-1998, 1999, 2000 World Cup Gold Medalist
-1998 World Championships Bronze Medalist (Tehran, Iran)
-1998 Yasar Dogu Tournament Champion
-1998 Good Will Games Gold Medalist (New York)
-1997 World Championships Silver Medalist (Russia)
-1995 Sunkist International Champion
-1989 Cadet World Champion “Outstanding Wrestler”
-2000 Olympic Team Trials Champion
-2000 U.S. Open Champion
-1999 World Team Trials Champion
-1999 U.S Open Champion
-1998 World Team Trials Champion
-1997 World Team Trials Champion
-1997 U.S. Open Champion
-1995 University National Freestyle Champion
-1989 Cadet National champion
-1988 Cadet National Champion
-7 Time U.S. National Team Member
Ok, that’s not everything but it gives you an idea of how good this guy really was and is.
Carykolat.com
Matt Lindland- Olympic Silver Medalist will join us for a little grappling talk, the future of wrestling as a combat sport and what he feels we can do to improve our position on the world stage. Team Quest is pleased to bring us this interview.
Andrew Nostvick- Iowa MMA Report. Whats going on in MMA in our own back yard and how are wrestlers participating? Tune in and we’ll find out more.
Join us on America’s Wrestling radio talk show as we go coast to coast, border to border and now throughout Europe on Mattv.com and Mat-Magazine.com. Don’t forget we air LIVE from 9:06 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST. You can write to us at Takedownradio.com or call in the show at 1-866-333-5966.
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WEIGHTS AND QUOTES FOR NABF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN
Posted on | August 9, 2007 | No Comments
WEIGHTS FROM TWIN RIVER
MATT GODFREY 200 LBS.
DERRICK BROWN 198 ½ LBS.
(NABF Cruiserweight Championship)
AARON WILLIAMS 197 ½ LBS.
JEFF BROWNFIELD 189 LBS.
RICHARD STARNINO 160 LBS.
ERIC PINARRETA 157 LBS.
MANUEL LOPES 169 LBS.
LONNIE BOWEN 169 ½ LBS.
ANDREY NEVSKY 157 LBS.
RAKEEN CARTER 161 LBS.
RICH GRINGAS 187 LBS.
DERRICK HOLSINGER 185 ½ LBS.
MARCUS UPSHAW TOMORROW
EARL DOE TOMORROW
“TAKIN’ IT TO THE RIVER”
Friday, August 10, 2007
Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI
Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Tickets: $35.00, $45.00, (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and may be purchased by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln), RI), or any TicketMaster location.
Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com). Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.
Television: Taped live and airing Saturday night (Aug. 11) at 7:00 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network and Cox Sports Television.
-CES-
TWIN RIVER PRESSER QUOTES
MATT GODFREY: “I’ve been training hard for this fight. I have tremendous respect for Derrick as a fighter and person. I know he’s trained hard. We were in the same camp with Hasim Rahman and we got a chance to spar. Sparring is a lot different than fighting. When you take off the headgear and bigger gloves, you can’t make mistakes like he did sparring. I look forward to a great show. I’m surprised and honored that they accepted the challenge. I like him as a person but I have to derail the ‘D-Train’ tomorrow night.”
DERRICK BROWN: “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. I was at camp with Hasim Rahman and had a chance to be around some great people. I was with him when he was training for the James Toney fight. Matt and Jason (Estrada) came up. We (Godfrey) sparred one day but we boxed, too, never knowing we’ve be fighting (each other). God bless him (Godfrey). I’ve told my family and friends I will die in the ring if that’s what I have to give to become the man I’m supposed to be. I have no qualms with him (Matt) and I want to thank him for this opportunity.”
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