Pat McAleese Interview – Talks Title Shot This Weekend, Ryan Toms, Lee Noble, Fran Gonzalez

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

This Saturday Newmarket Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese gets a much deserved shot at the BBBofC Southern Area title, on the undercard of the highly anticipated British and Commonwealth Heavyweight title clash between Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury, at the Wembley Arena in London.

Pat, who’s record stands at 12-1-1, will be challenging Northolt’s Ryan Toms for the belt he won against Scott Woolford back in May this year.

For those that have yet to see ‘Phat’ Pat fight he’s an exciting all action box-fighter that throws extraordinary amount of shots, often around a hundred punches a round.

Notable fights from his career to date include a thrilling double header with Barnsley’s Lee Noble. The first, at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in March 2010, was declared a draw.

The rematch, at York Hall some six months later, was for the vacant British Masters title. Pat dominated from the start, he just didn’t give Noble any respite for virtually nine full rounds and then literally one second before the bell Noble landed a peach of an uppercut to send Pat crashing to the canvas.

After the fight the referee’s score card showed Pat was ahead by a full eight rounds.

Another cracker of a battle was Pat’s showdown with Birmingham’s Dee Mitchell, at Tattersalls Sales Rooms in Newmarket just two weeks before the first Noble bout.

Mitchell, a very tough battler, had come for a fight and a fight is what he got. For six rounds the pair went toe-to-toe, both digging deep into their respective arsenal of punches to thrill the capacity crowd.

Amazingly Pat had let rip with close to seven hundred punches as he marched forward to victory by a 60-55 points margin.

I caught up with Pat at the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, where he is co-trained by Brian O’Shaughnessy and managed/co-trained by Johnny Eames, to talk about his career and the upcoming showdown with Ryan Toms this weekend.

Rio – Hi Pat, thanks for talking with me today. OK, you’re challenging Ryan Toms for his Southern Area Title next Saturday. Can you please give me your thoughts on the fight?

Pat – Yeah, I mean training has been going well, I’m fit.

He’s a tricky southpaw but I’ve been sparring some excellent southpaws here at the TRAD TKO.

I’m more than confident that I can go in there and do the job on him.

Rio – Your long time coach Johnny Eames is now overseeing your training, with Brian O’Shaughnessy taking on the actual coaching role. How’s is that working for you?

Pat – Yeah, everything’s going well, Johnny still has his input so nothing goes past Johnny that we’re doing.

Brian’s been spending a lot of time with me and trying new things. He’s changing a few bits and pieces, but not too much. He’s adding the best bits from everyone really.

Rio – I’m going to go back over some of your past fights, specifically those against your boogyman Lee Noble, who is the only person to put any form of blemish on your record – a win and draw against you. My question is you thoughts on those fight and what is the likelyhood of a third fight?

Pat – If it happens it happens, if not so it goes, I’m over it.

First fight I didn’t think was draw, I know I did enough to win that.

Second fight I was miles ahead on points, I’d won every round until he landed the shot. That’s boxing, it happens no use sitting and dwell over it , move on, move forward, move up the rankings so if it does come back I’m sure I would do a comfortable job on him.

Rio – Which of your fights holds the fondest memories for you?

Pat – I thought I boxed really well against Fran Gonzalez. I’d worked on some new things in the gym and I put them into practice on the night so that was good fight for me.

Rio – We know about your pro career but what about your amateur career?

Pat – I had a short amateur career, I started late, I was seventeen. I was twenty one when I turned pro but managed to rack up forty odd fights, got an England International cap, got to the semifinals of the ABAs, semifinal in the ABCs.

I didn’t have many junior fights, just a handful of junior fights. I moved on pretty quick as I knew from day on that I had a professional style and I was never going to be big in the championships. This showed when I was getting to the higher levels when I was getting out pointed, so turned my hand to the professional ranks where I am more suited and feel more comfortable in that environment.

Rio – Every year you do a fight in your home town of Newmarket, how do you feel to get that chance to fight in front of your home crowd.

Pat – Yeah, it’s great. It’s great for my fans as well as it’s always a big thing in Newmarket.

Being able to sell that many tickets and fight at home is a lot of pressure on me, but it’s all worth while seeing all those people from the area watching me.

Rio – Back to date, fighting on the undercard of Chisora-Fury at Wembley, is this the biggest show you’ve fought on to date?

Pat – Yeah, the biggest venue by a long way. My last fight in Newmarket was seven hundred people so a big difference.

I have boxed on some big shows, but nothing compared to the size of Wembley Arena, that’s sixteen thousand. It’s a big, big place.

Rio – As you’re fighting on the televised part of the show as you are fighting for a title. How do you feel about that?

Pat – Yeah, it’ll be good. I think it’s about time I was doing televised fights now and I haven’t been on TV yet.

It’ll be good to showcase my boxing so people can see what I am about and what I’ve got to bring to boxing.

I think people will like my style, it’s all action, it’s exciting to watch.

Rio – Yeah, talking about your style, you throw something like a hundred punches a round. How do you keep it that up for ten or twelve rounds?

Pat – Yeah, I throw a lot of shots. I’m trying to take it down a bit and throw better quality shots.

You’ll see a few differences coming when I get in the ring on Saturday. I’ve been working with Brian on my shots and different moves. Everything’s coming together, I’m feeling confident about it.

Rio – finally is there anything you would like to say to your fans?

Pat – I’d like to say thanks for supporting me.

This is my big event and they’re coming to support me in huge amounts and I really appreciate every single person that comes to support me at any of my fights.

Pat McAleese versus Ryan Toms, for the Southern Area Light Middleweight title, is a feature fight on the undercard of Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury’s British and Commonwealth Heavyweight title clash at the Wembley Arena on Saturday 23rd July 2011.

Tickets priced £40, £50 and £150 are available from the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA or call Pat McAleese on 07852 980593

Mixed Martial Arts Links (7-19-11)

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Alistair Overeem (toe) held out of fight ESPN When contacted by ESPN.com earlier Monday about Overeem’s replacement, Strikeforce officials responded nothing was official yet. Brett Okamoto covers mixed martial arts for ESPN.com. MMAwriter Josh Gross contributed to this report. See all stories on this topic »

TWIQ: MMA Quotes for the Week of July 10 – 16 Bloody Elbow by Mike Fagan on Jul 18, 2011 12:00 PM EDT in MMA Quotes “Machida accepted the fight.” – UFC President Dana White, on the emergency bit of matchmaking he needed to finagle after Phil Davis pulled out of his UFC 133 fight against Rashad Evans. … See all stories on this topic »

“108-year old” Aaron Riley wants to show UFC 135 crowd vintage cage warfare MMAjunkie.com by John Morgan on Jul 18, 2011 at 7:25 pm ET Aaron Riley (30-12-1 MMA, 3-4 UFC) understands one cruel truth about MMA: It’s a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately sport. And despite having more 43 professional contests under his belt and seven trips to the… See all stories on this topic » MMAjunkie.com

MMA legend goes for his 100th win Baltimore Sun (blog) On a warm summer night at a mixed martial arts school northwest of Baltimore, there stood the living legend Dan “The Beast” Severn, far from the huge arenas and UFC events he headlined in the ’90s. He still sports his signature mustache and the … See all stories on this topic »

Bacolod, Iloilo fighters to clash in MMA on July 30 Sun.Star MIXED martial arts (MMA) fighters from Bacolod and Iloilo are set to clash in the BRAWL (Bacolod Raw Amateur Warriors League) Fight Night 2 scheduled on July 30 at Casino Filipino Hotel in Goldenfields Commercial Complex. Scheduled in a non-title fight … See all stories on this topic »

MMA: Stith takes first MMA loss Evening News and Tribune It was the Jeffersonville native’s first loss at any level of competition in mixed martial arts. The Stith-DelPrado fight — originally slated to be the 11th on the card — was moved up to the fourth match of the night. Stith’s night could have ended … See all stories on this topic »

Strikeforce Challengers: Ovince St. Preux Talks Haitian Roots and Future in MMA Bleacher Report Riding high on a seven match win-streak, Ovince St. Preux, who is set to return to action on July 23 rd as a part of the upcoming Strikeforce Challengers card, will be looking to add a victory over Joe Cason onto his mixed martial arts resume. … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

MMA turnout disappoints organizer Windsor Star By Vincent McDermott, The Windsor Star July 18, 2011 The same luck that blessed Windsor’s Ali “The Monster” Mokdad at the city’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in April did not make a second appearance on Saturday. … See all stories on this topic »

Lorenzo Fertitta talks MMA in New York and why the UFC needs more fights on … Pro MMA Now In part one below, the legalization of mixed martial arts in New York is the first topic of discussion. Fertitta explains the real issue, as he sees it, is not MMA, but the culinary union in New York is holding the bill up because the Fertittas own one … See all stories on this topic »

Living a Dangerous Dream Wall Street Journal (blog) Mixed martial arts is increasingly fulfilling the role boxing once held, as a path to propel young, struggling New Yorkers to new lives. But so far it remains an illegal career choice. A look at fighter Jonathan Figueroa and the New York City’s … See all stories on this topic »

 

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OneFC Institutes PrideFC/Unified Rules | MMA-Japan.com – Japanese … Sources close to MMA-JAPAN have informed us that OneFC will institute PrideFC rules combined with Unified rules. To elaborate, the fights will be in a cage, … www.mma-japan.com/index.php?option…id…

Mixed Martial Arts Gym Opening in Alexandria | KSAX.com ALEXANDRIA, Minn., (KSAX) – Professional MMA fighters and gym rats unite, as a new gym opens in Alexadria with equipment and classes to help fighters … ksax.com/article/stories/s2199508.shtml

 

CAGEFX BEANTOWN BRAWL SET FOR JULY 23RD

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CageFX is proud to present Beantown Brawl, it’s no tea party! July 23rd at the Dorchester Armory in Boston will be an action packed night of fights with Scott Morse vs Andrew Hughes, Jay Dublin vs Jerry Spiegel, Sloppy Joe is back from SSSF, Mike Drohan dives in for the welterweight amateur championship against Jason Shaver and of course Joe Cronin will make a cameo.

Plus, the complete lineup of CFX Champions in the same place for the first time ever July 23rd. We all know the fast pace of MMA so get a picture with them while you can because they don’t stick around as champs for long. Former CFX heavyweight champion Christian Morecraft has just accepted a new 4 fight deal with the UFC and Mark Griffinthe current CFX light heavyweight champion is making his debut with Bellator in August.  What will happen next?

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Josh Diekmann-CFX Heavyweight Champion

Mark Griffin – CFX Light heavyweight Champion

Robbie Roberts_ CFX Middleweight Champion

Frank Sforoza – CFX Featherweight Champion

July 23, 2011

Beantown Brawl, It’s no tea Party!

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Doors open at 6:30pm

 

MFC releases Fickett

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The Maximum Fighting Championship announces today that lightweight Drew Fickett has been released from his contract with the company.

Fickett was handed a first-round TKO defeat at the hands of Brian Cobb at MFC 30, and was then given permission to fight in Japan this past weekend. However, Fickett was dealt a second consecutive first-round knockout loss thereby nullifying his contract.

“Drew had the consent of the MFC to fight in Japan, but he and his management were expressly told that if he lost badly again he would be released, and therefore Drew has been released,” explained MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich.

“I will not have guys coming and going from the MFC and thinking what they do in other organizations won’t have an effect on where they stand in the Maximum Fighting Championship. I have a lot of respect for Drew especially in the way he turned his life around and I wish him the best of luck in his future.”

Fickett was scheduled to be part of the lineup for the upcoming MFC 31 card.

 

New Innovative Pro Wrestling Show Premiers

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(Russellville, AR) – The world of professional wrestling just became even more exciting with the launch of the new television show titled Traditional Championship Wrestling.

 

Traditional Championship Wrestling brings the feel of Old School wrestling back the way it used to be and was meant to be! It will provide news, recaps and more of today’s hard hitting action from Arkansas’ top wrestling corporation “Traditional Championship Wrestling”.

 

The weekly segment is set to air on MY 5.2 in Northwest Arkansas each Saturday at 11:00 AM CST. Fans in both Russellville and Clarksville area will be able to see it live on television; reaching a potential audience of 165,000 on Suddenlink Public Access Channel 6.

 

For those not in the area, you will be able to get all the top news and recaps as well as Traditional Championship Wrestling will be streamed on their website and YouTube channel.

To view the shows visit http://youtube.com/user/TCWWrestlingOnline

 

The show is created by VH1 Reality Star and Professional Wrestler Matt Riviera (Executive Producer), who was a contestant on “Megan Wants a Millionaire” and with Chris Cruise (Former WCW Announcer) and Brian Thompson.

 

“I’m very excited for the opportunity to bring wrestling back to the way it used to be, and show Arkansas and the country what great wrestling talent we have here; and how exciting Traditional Championship Wrestling is.” said Riviera.

 

“TCW is doing what many wrestling organizations say they will do or claim they will do or promise they will do or even sincerely try to do, and that is to bring back what wrestling fans want – professional wrestling without the soap opera storylines and the crassness and offensive language. Two competitors in a wrestling ring – rarely outside it – going toe-to-toe to see who is the better professional wrestler; this is what many wrestling fans want but seem unable to find.” Said Chris Cruise.

 

To learn more about Traditional Championship Wrestling visit http://traditionalwrestling.net

 

Seda to Face Olympic Gold Medalist Yan Barthelemy

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On Friday, August 19, at the Juan “Pachin” Vicens Auditorium in Ponce, Puerto Rico, former world title challenger and member of Team Puerto Rico, Cesar Seda, Jr. (20-1, 15 KO’s) will face Olympic gold medalist Yan Barthelemy (12-2, 4 KO’s) in the main event of the Universal Promotions boxing event entitled “Under Fire”.

 

The intriguing match-up is scheduled for 10 rounds and will be contested at a catch weight of 117 pounds.

 

Barthelemy won gold at the 2004 Olympics in Greece. He also won a gold medal at World Boxing Championships in 2001 and another one at the 2003 Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic.

“It’s good to be able to confirm this fight. Barthelemy is a great fighter, very experienced, who always gives everything in the ring. I know it will be a great fight,” said Seda.

 

For his part, President of Universal Promotions, Javier Bustillo, said, “This is a great fight and another opportunity for Seda to show the world his skills.”

 

Also scheduled to appear that night is Team Puerto Rico teammate Jose “Sniper” Pedraza in a four-round showcase.
Tickets for “Under Fire” can be purchased from Sears, La Gran Discoteca and Ticketcenter by calling 787-792-5000 or online at www.tcpr.com.

 

Team Puerto Rico Boxing was developed by promoters Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella, Javier Bustillo and Leon Margules in order to group the best young talent on the island on one team.

For more information on Team Puerto Rico, visit their official website at www.teampuertoricoboxing.com.

 

A Talk with Luis Hernandez

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Tyner Wins The USBO Welterweight title

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Mensah defeats Gorges for the IBF International Jr welterweight title—FIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON GFL

CHICAGO/NEW YORK (July 18, 2011)– In the main event for CFC Promotions “Chicago Fight Night #2” welterweight Lanardo “The Pain Server” Tyner improved to (25-4-2 15 KO’s) by defeating former world champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris (29-7-1 19KO’s) via Unanimous Decision thus capturing the vacant USBO welterweight champion. The official judges score cards read 97-93, 97-93 and 96-94 all in favor for Lanardo Tyner.

That fight plus a full undercard was streamed LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv

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The Co:Main Event featured the current WBA Pan African & ABU light welterweight champion Albert “Tornado” Mensah taking on Canadian star “Gorgeous” Andre Gorges. The African Mensah improves his record to (23-3-1 10KO’s) by winning a Unanimous decision over “Gorgeous” Andre Gorges (11-2 6KO’s). With this victory Mensah not only captures the IBF International Jr welterweight title he also catapults up the rankings.

 

In a battle of the undefeated Jr welterweights Antonio Canas (5-0 3KO’s) decisions Larry Ventis (4-1 3KO’s). Visibly upset after the final bell Ventis bumps into Canas with his shoulders and Canas returns the favor, Ventis throws a punch at Canas that lands. A brawl always ensues but the referee Celestino Ruiz manages to calm the situation down. Ruiz then penalized Ventis deducting two points off Ventis. Judges score cards read 39-35, 39-35 and 38-36.

Jr Welterweights Adrian Granados defeats Antton Slaughter via decision; all three judges scored the fight 58-56.

Featherweight Sergio Montes De Oca (4 -1 1KO) TKO’s Raymond Torres (0-3) in just 34 seconds in round #1.

Middleweight Donatas Bondoravas   improves to (13-3-1) by defeating former contender Marlon Thomas who falls to (36-8-1 21KO’s). After a four year hiatus from the sport of boxing Thomas returned with legendary hall of famer Tommy “Hitman” Hearns and “Fearless” Fernando Hernandez working his corner. The judges scored card read 58-56, 58-56 & 59-55.

 

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