Terry Martin: Heavy Hands, Giant Heart
He really does look like Mike Tyson. And when he walks into the ring and knocks some poor soul into next week with one punch, it only furthers the resemblance. But MMA star and fledgling pro boxer Terry Martin is his own man; a remarkable one. 31-year-old Martin (4-0, 4 KOs) will […]
Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira Morphing into more complete fighter
MIAMI (Nov. 16, 2011) – The maturation process for undefeated 21-year-old middleweight Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs)spiked last Friday night after his impressive eighth-round win against veteran Xavier “The X-Man” Tolliver (23-7, 15 KOs) in the middleweight prospect’s first fight on American television. Oliveira won by disqualification on a World Championship edition of Shobox: The Next Generation, […]
Fight Report: Lynes Beats Purdy To Become Two Time Champ, Rising Stars Ryder and Ochieng Shine
Photos and Report by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former British, European and IBO World Champ champ Colin Lynes added the second Lonsdale belt to his collection, after comprehensively beating defending champ Lee Purdy in a storming war at York Hall, last night. The scintillating British title battle was a fitting finale to an evening of […]
PACQUIAO vs. MARQUEZ 3 ** In-Depth Preview and Analysis **
By Tony Penecale Trilogies are a special thing in boxing. The combatants are often linked with each other. Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have been linked with each other since 2004 when they first met at 126 lbs. Marquez had to rebound from three 1st round knockdowns and claw his way back over the […]
The Loss of a Legend: Joe Frazier Tribute
By: Patrick McElligott The death of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier is a loss for more than the boxing community and the world of sports, for “Smokin’ Joe” represented a significant part of what was solid and dependable in American culture during an era of turmoil and social unrest. While far too many professional athletes […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-31-11)
UFC 137: Nick Diaz Wins Unanimously Over Penn Fox News Nick Diaz, right, throws a punch at BJ Penn during a mixed martial arts welterweight bout, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Las Vegas. Diaz won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Nick Diaz, right, punches BJ Penn during a mixed martial arts … See all stories on this topic […]
Fight Report: Choi Wins Prizefighter On Second Attempt And A New Star is Born
Report and Photos Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green 40 year old ‘Mongolian Warrior’ Choi Tseveenpurev won the excellent Matchroom Sport promoted Prizefighter tournament on his second attempt, having failed last year in the Super Featherweights. Choi may have been the ‘big name’ in this the 22nd edition […]
Askren Drops Hieron To Retain Welterweight Title at Bellator 56
Santos, Prindle Secure Spots in Heavyweight Finals CHICAGO, Ill. (October 29, 2011) — The action was fast and ferocious inside Memorial Hall as Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren successfully defended his belt against Tournament Champion Jay Hieron and Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos both advanced to the Finals of the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament with first round […]
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