RIP THE ORIGINAL IRON MIKE PUSATERI
By: Rich Bergeron Mike Pusateri, a professional middleweight boxer who fought all over the world, died recently. He passed suddenly, leaving family and friends with a huge hole in their lives. Pusateri’s legacy may not be as large as the late, great “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, but he certainly impacted the local boxing community and quietly […]
Boxing Links (11-9-11)
Boxing world in mourning Boston.com He and Ali will be linked forever, both heavyweight champions and bitter enemies in the boxing ring who squared off in three epic fights from 1971-75. Frazier won the first one at Madison Square Garden in the “Fight of the Century. … See all stories on this topic » HBO Boxing: Pacquiao-Marquez III: Undercard […]
Wrestling Links (10-25-11)
Harper College wrestler was drunk, doesn’t recall break-in: prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times Photo from Facebook A Harper College wrestler, shot and badly wounded after he broke into a police officer’s DuPage County home, told investigators he was drunk and didn’t remember entering the house. Kerin Ramirez, 19, was shot once in the abdomen by … See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (10-23-11)
Boxing: Lynsey Holdaway fights her way to a silver medal WalesOnline by Gareth Griffiths, Wales On Sunday MERTHYR boxer Lynsey Holdaway had to settle for silver at the European Championships in Rotterdam as she was beaten by Russia’s Svetlana Gnevanova in the final of the non-Olympic 48kg category. … See all stories on this topic » Boxing Fans […]
PURDY TO DEFEND BRITISH TITLE AGAINST LYNES ON NOVEMBER 9
Ashley Sexton defends his English title on York Hall undercard Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy will defend his British Welterweight title against Colin Lynes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday 9 November, live on Sky Sports. Colchester man Purdy claimed the title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over Craig Watson at the M.E.N Arena […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-29-11)
Brendan Schaub: UFC heavyweight from Denver talks MMA super fights Denver Post Brendan Schaub: I think the numbers showed, like I’ve always said, Denver is a hotbed for MMA. I think it was their third-biggest gate. It was a great turnout, as I expected. The heavyweight fights were not good, though. I liked Nate Diaz. … See all stories […]
Wrestling Links (9-20-11)
Democrats blast McMahon’s Senate bid in Connecticut USA Today (blog) By Catalina Camia, USA TODAY Democrats are blasting Republican Linda McMahon as the former wrestling CEO launches her second bid today for the US Senate. McMahon, formerly head of World Wrestling Entertainment, is running in Connecticut for the Senate … See all stories on this topic » […]
WARNING: Colvin’s Power Can Make You Flip Out
It was one of those moments in boxing that makes every highlight reel and blooper show in the country. Undefeated (6-0, 5 KOs) middleweight Kurtiss (pronounced Kur-teese, not Curtis) Colvin was having a highly entertaining scrap with Long Beach, California’s Cleven Ishe at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, in Cabazon, California, and live on […]
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