IVO DOS SANTOS JUDO QUALIFIER UPDATE
Ivo Dos Santos was a guest on our radio show a few weeks ago to help us get a sense of how the world of Judo works. He is currently on a path toward reaching his goals of competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s an update he sent us on his progress: […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-25-11)
Boxing promoter DiBella firmly in White’s corner ESPN (blog) Shortly after UFC announced that it had inked a major network television deal, Arum made his opinion about the mixed martial arts promotion known to ESPN.com. And it wasn’t very favorable. The signing of a network deal wasn’t what got Arum’s juices … See all stories on this topic […]
HOST AN HOUR OF RADIO WITH MIKE TYSON OR BERNARD HOPKINS
ESPN Radio 1100’s 24 Hour radiothon in Las Vegas offers a chance to bid for the right to co-host an hour of radio with a sports celebrity, and this year Hallf of Famer Mike Tyson and Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins are two of those celebrities. To bid, go to www.werlv.com . All proceeds from the event go to benefit […]
Chicago’s Own David Diaz to Headline August 19 Night of Boxing at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana
Former WBC Champion Will Fight in Main Event of Hitz Boxing Night of World-Class Boxing Hitz Boxing will return to the luxurious “Venue” in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, on Friday, August 19 for a night of world-class boxing, featuring Chicago’s former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz in the main event. Diaz […]
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 […]
Karim Mayfield Signs with Prize Fight Promotions, Returns June 17, 2011 on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights
KARIM “HARD HITTA” MAYFIELD RETURNS TO THE RING ON JUNE 17, 2011 ON ESPN 2 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS Press Release For Immediate Release San Francisco, May 24, 2011 – After signing a three year contract with Prize Fight Boxing Promotions, undefeated welterweight prospect,Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (13-0-1, 8 KO’s), makes his way back to the […]
Boxing Links (5-18-11)
Hopkins: ‘There is no controversy to me’ ESPN If he thinks he’s smarter than me and that his boxing IQ is higher than mine, then I will prove that I am a Harvard graduate and he’s just a community college graduate. So at the end of the day, whatever is presented to me, I will adjust […]
Boxing Links (5-13-11)
Boxing’s Ten Most Polarizing Figures: Mayweather, Pacquiao, Hopkins and More Bad Left Hook Since controversy — or weakly alleged controversy — is such a hot topic the last few days, I thought we’d take a look at what I feel are boxing’s ten most polarizing figures. I’m limiting this only to active fighters (not retired, that […]
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