Mixed Martial Arts Links (4-22-11)
Couture leaves huge legacy USA Today He also left a lasting mark on mixed martial arts as a pioneer of close-quarters fighting and so-called “dirty” boxing. When two fighters clinch near a cage fence and start throwing short punches and elbows while keeping a grip on each other, … See all stories on this topic » USA […]
Leon Moore wants his first world title shot to ‘Hurry Up’ and finally happen
NEW YORK (April 21, 2011) – World Boxing Council No. 3 rated super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore is ready for his first world title shot and he’s willing to travel from his new home in New York City to Japan if that’s what it takes to challenge WBC champion Toshiaki Nishioka. The 32-year-old southpaw Moore […]
Latimore targets Williams for summer showdown & predicts KO victory
ST. LOUIS (April 20, 2011) – Fresh off of his dominant victory by eight-round decision against veteran Dennis Sharpe last Saturday night on the Victor Ortiz-Andre Berto card at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, International Boxing Federation #6-rated junior middleweight Deandre “The Bull” Latimore (22-3, 17 KOs) has targeted Paul “The Punisher” Williams for a summer showdown, […]
Wrestling Links (4-19-11)
Walt Clark wrestlers take 3rd at state tourney The Coloradoan Mike Berg, right, won the state title in the 95-pound class at the middle school wrestling tournament earlier this month, and Matt Berg, left, shared fourth place in the 85-pound weight class. Their team from Walt Clark Middle School took third at the … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (4-18-11)
Why Mosley is dangerous Philippine Star In boxing, all it takes is a single connection and the fight could be over. Mosley boasts a knockout rate of 85 percent or 39 KOs of 46 wins, compared to Pacquiao’s 73 percent or 38 KOs of 52 wins. • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will … See all […]
Ortiz upsets Berto in Spectacular ‘East-West Showdown’ for WBC Welterweight Title
MASHANTUCKET, CT (April 16, 2011) – “Vicious” Victor Ortiz lived up to his nickname tonight, upsetting defending World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion and previously unbeaten Andre Berto by 12-round decision, headlining the “East-West Showdown” card at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. In the first six rounds, both fighters hit the canvas […]
Peterson Steps Up to Face Cayo
Leon Margules, promoter of the April 29 ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” broadcast from the luxurious outdoor deck of The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas says he is extremely happy that Lamont Peterson has stepped in to face Victor Cayo in the main event. #3-rated super lightweight Cayo (26-1-1, 18 KOs) was […]
O’Connor’s Health Spoiled Fight, Hopefully Doesn’t Delay Comeback
He doesn’t want to make excuses. Gabriel Bracero fought well and Danny O’Connor commends him for being a gentleman in and out of the ring. But when O’Connor says it wasn’t really him in the ring in Laredo, losing by wide unanimous decision to Bracero on April 8, he does have a […]
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