Justin Koethe To Be A Wisc. Badger, he Talks to Takedown Wrestling
Iowa City West’s Koethe picks Badgers Andy Hamilton of the Des Moines Register Justin Koethe figured there would come a time when all of recruiting’s perplexity would become clear. That moment arrived Sunday morning when the Iowa City West star pulled his dad aside inside the Wisconsin wrestling offices and told him he was ready […]
Ray Lopez: “Ready or Not, Here I Come.”
When Pro Elite announced a bout between former UFC Champion “The Pitbull” Andrei Arlovski and Ray Lopez as the main event for its August 27th event in Honolulu, Hawaii, many fight fans headed to their nearest laptop to look up the latter. “Who is Ray Lopez?” was the thought that came to mind for many. A quick scan of his […]
Boxing Links (8-1-11)
Cantu wins Olympic boxing trials opener Corpus Christi Caller Times Son obeyed dad’s command in fine fashion Sunday night at the US Olympic Boxing Trials in Mobile, Ala. The Kingsville fighter powered past San Antonio’s Adam Lopez, scoring a 24-17 decision in the quarterfinals of the 114-pound division. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (7-10-11)
TNA Destination X 2011 Gives Wrestling Fans a Chance to Speak with Their Wallets Bleacher Report In a rare month in which both major wrestling promotions are offering up intriguing PPV events, Destination X looks to be—on paper at least—an exciting show with some highly anticipated matches. It also marks the first time in several years that […]
JAMES “WHITEY” BULGER, AKA THE GUY WHO SCARED DANA WHITE OUT OF SOUTH BOSTON, CAPTURED IN CALIFORNIA
By: Rich Bergeron [mpinpage] JAMES “Whitey” BULGER, at left, saw his 16-year-stint on the run from the law end Wednesday in Santa Monica California. The nickname “Whitey” was one that Bulger was said to detest, but it stuck to the Irish Mobster-turned-FBI-Informant and was just one aspect that helped make the career criminal into […]
Wrestling Links (6-17-11)
Pro Wrestler Alex Riley: From Badass to Babyface Washington City Paper (blog) I’m going to go down to [my old street] Native Dancer Court, and when I pull in [to the driveway, I’ll] remember throwing the football in the yard with my dad and wrestlingaround with him. The first room he put together in this house was […]
Former Cyclone Nels Matson hits Day 14 on Ride Across USA for CHF
Many of you have been following the journey of the former ISU wrestler Nels Matson as he rides his bike to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Heart Foundation. Check it out on line at: http://www.bike4thechf.org/ The past few days Nels and Nick Busta was joined by Mr. Matson, Nels’ dad. On one of the toughest […]
Barrett-Munika Weights And Quotes
Earlier today the weigh-in for the Ryan Barrett versus Geoffrey Munika for the International Masters Lightweight title took place at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town. WEIGHTS & QUOTES Ryan Barrett – 9st 8lbs 13oz “Yeah the weight’s bang on, I’m under the 9-9 limit. Training’s been going perfect, Bob, John, my Dad got […]
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