Wrestling Links (10-14-11)
Hoops-wrestling complex delights Osborne, athletes Grand Island Independent By Lee Barfknecht LINCOLN — What was the word of the night at Thursday’s dedication of the Hendricks Training Complex for Nebraska basketball and wrestling? “To be honest, I am speechless,” fifth-year Husker basketball senior Brandon Richardson said. … See all stories on this topic » Daniels has sights […]
Boxing Links (9-30-11)
A frustrated ‘Rampage’ talks about transitioning to boxing Yahoo! Sports (blog) Now the 33-year-old is talking about a boxing career. Will he go through with it? Jackson is annoyed with the direction of MMA. While he’s become a one-dimensional fighter, who’s always looking to land the right hand, he’s seeing the young guns at 205… See all stories […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-25-11)
Davis scores first-round win in Portland mixed martial arts bout Bangor Daily News Davis’ first mixed martial arts fight in his home state Friday night was brief but successful. Peter Morrison | AP Marcus Davis of Bangor celebrates his first-round KO victory over Jason Tan at Ultimate Fighting Championship 72 in Belfast, … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (9-13-11)
Wrestling | IHSA increases number of state qualifiers in 1A, 2A Chicago Tribune The Illinois High School Association announced a change in format for the individual wrestling state finals Monday. In Classes 1A and 2A, 16 wrestlers will qualify for the state tournament in each of the 14 weight classes, increased from 12. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-21-11)
Is UFC-Fox marriage made in heaven? Chicago Tribune By Matt Erickson, Special to the Tribune Could a television deal between Fox and UFC make mixed martial arts as American as mom, an octagon and apple pie? Through the course of their seven-year deal announced Thursday, the TV network and the fighting … See all stories on this […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (7-28-11)
MMA legends Emelianenko, Henderson top Strikeforce card Chicago Tribune Fedor Emelianenko celebrates with fans after knocking out Brett Rogers in the second round of the StrikeForce Mixed Martial Arts match in 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) By Matt Erickson, Special to the Tribune The last time Strikeforce rolled through … See all stories on this topic » […]
Rocky Fiore Making up for Lost Time
To look at Chicago light welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs), you’d think he belongs on Jersey Shore and not in some sweaty boxing gym five nights a week. But the proud Italian/Jewish American found a passion for boxing, even if it wasn’t until the age of 25, and now eats and breathes […]
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