Boxing Links (12-18-11)
Carl Froch loses WBC/WBA supermiddleweight unification title fight against … Telegraph.co.uk Carl Froch pledged to restore pride to British boxing in his 12st world title unification bout against unbeaten American Andre Ward, but has become the latest victim of defeat on foreign shores. By Gareth A Davies, Boxing Correspondent, … See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk Boxing Day […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-18-11)
Melendez defends title with solid display ESPN (blog) By Franklin McNeil Gilbert Melendez is regarded as one of the top two or three lightweights in mixed martial arts. There had even been rumblings that he might soon compete in UFC. But if all the talk of rankings and UFC competition was intended to put … See all […]
Boxing Links (12-17-11)
Judge rules in favor of late boxer Gatti’s widow USA Today MONTREAL (AP) – A Canadian judge has ruled in favor of Arturo Gatti’s widow in a legal dispute over the late boxer’s estate. Graham Hughes, AP Amanda Rodrigues, widow of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti, leave the courthouse in Montreal during the … See all stories on this topic » […]
Bellator Adds Elite Japanese Bantamweights Masakatsu Ueda and Hiroshi “Iron” Nakamura
Both will compete in Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament CHICAGO, Ill. (December 17, 2011) — In a continuing effort to scout and sign the world’s best talent, Bellator Fighting Championships has added two dynamic bantamweights in Masakatsu Ueda and Hiroshi “Iron” Nakamura. Both will compete in the promotion’s upcoming Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament, joining Alexis […]
Wrestling Links (12-17-11)
OSU wrestling: Beavers hope to maintain their strong start Corvallis Gazette Times The Oregon State wrestling team hopes to peak at the end of the season for a strong finish at the NCAA Championships, but what the Beavers do now can make that easier. No. 14-ranked OSU (4-1) continues to climb the coaches poll rankings, while Intermat … See […]
UFC Returns To Sydney – Tickets On Sale Next Week
UFC Returns To Australia – Tickets On Sale Next Week The UFC brings a welterweight battle to Sydney, as “The Pitbull” Thiago Alves takes on “The Hitman” Martin Kampmann, plus the debut of the 125-lb. flyweight division as Demetrious Johnson faces Ian McCall, and Joseph Benavidez goes toe-to-toe with Yasuhiro Urushitani – Sunday, March 3 […]
“The UFC Can’t Hide the Truth” Zuffa/UFC Censors Holiday Cage Fighting Video
· “A Cage Fighting Christmas” is removed from YouTube after Zuffa LLC files a copyright complaint · Censored video contains actual scenes of extreme UFC violence · Las Vegas mother launches petition urging Toys “R” Us to remove all UFC toys from its shelves Las Vegas (Dec. 16, 2011) — “A Cage Fighting Christmas,” a video depicting actual […]
WBC Convention Attendees Receive Complimentary Admission to Tonight’s Boxing at Mandalay Bay
The special WBC gloves to be worn by tonight’s fighters. Sampson Boxing is proud to announce that attendees of this year’s WBC Convention can show their valid credential for free entry to tonight’s (December 16) Sampson Boxing in Association with Promociones del Pueblo night of world-class professional boxing in the South Pacific Ballroom at […]
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