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Boxing Links (6-29-11)

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Shadow Boxing 2012: Real Strength, Perceived Strength, Obama’s Bully Pulpit 
ABC News (blog)
http://bit.ly/l9kIj9 The boxing back in Washington is very real as Republicans and Democrats, the White House and Congress hone in on the August 2nd deadline to extend the debt ceiling beyond $14.29 trillion. Senate Democrats are set to head to the 
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Mayweather Jr. wants to have 10 more fights before retiring
Examiner.com
On Tuesday, Floyd Mayweather Jr. expressed why he finally returned to boxing after 16 months off. Mayweather Jr. decided that he wanted to come back to the sport of boxing because he missed the sport and the fans. Floyd also stated that he doesn’t plan 
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Pacquiao-Marquez 3 to employ instant replay
Philippine Star
By Dino Maragay (philstar.com) Updated June 29, 2011 12:56 PM 0 MANILA, Philippines – The chief of the Nevada Athletic Association has found a way to review possible lapses made by referees in boxing matches. The solution comes in the form of the 
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Dapudong Impresses Mexican Boxing Fans
PhilBoxing.com
He later joined the defending World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight champion Hernan “Tyson” Marquez in a public autograph signing in the city square where Mexican boxing fans were given the opportunity to size up both fighters. 
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PhilBoxing.com
Boxers Hoping to Steal the Spotlight
My Valley Sports
Dannie Williams, Jake Giuriceo, and Billy Lyell… those are the big names headlining this Friday’sboxing card at the Covelli Centre; however, there are some lesser-known names who are hoping to steal that spotlight. They’re calling it the Real Deal; 
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Avenal boxer Ramirez gets ESPN air time
Fresno Bee
Ramirez repeated as the 132-pound winner Saturday at the USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo., while earning the Most Outstanding Boxer award. His time on the national stage will continue through an ESPN broadcast and a 
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Uncertainty clouds U.S. future for Olympic boxing
Bellingham Herald
The country’s future amateur boxing stars remain in a revolving door, with plenty of uncertainty over the prognosis of Olympic results, and not much was settled at the USA Boxing national championships. Of the 13 defending champions in Olympic weight 
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Jermain Taylor: Mixed feelings over middleweight
LiveFight.com
By @livefight The news of the impending return of popular and skillful Arkansas native, Jermain ‘Bad Intentions’ Taylor to the sport of boxing has been greated both warmly and also with heavy concern. Following a crushing knockout loss to the 
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In photos: Mike Tyson is inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame
On Location Vacations
This eclectic group was in Upstate new York for the induction ceremony at the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is located in the town where I grew up, Canastota, NY, but when I was a kid it was nothing more than a small kiosk outside 
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On Location Vacations

 

Blogs
Media Interview with Paul Williams & Erislandy Lara – Boxing Insider
By Staff
DAN GOOSSEN: Paul Williams vs. Erislandy Lara will be in association with Golden Boy Promotions also with my good friends for many years Luis DeCubas and his.
BoxingInsider.com

 

LONDON Calling -All Master Boxers and White Collar Boxers

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Fourteen men and one female have already requested to be on the team.

Please get back to me as soon as possible, so I can choose the team and make arrangements for your opponents.

Gleason’s Gym will bring an International boxing team to London.

The team will compete at York Hall, in London on Friday, September 16, 2011. The card will be billed “Stars and Swipes.”

If you are interested in competing on the Gleason’s team call me at (718) 797-2872 or email me bruce@gleasonsgym.net.

The show is sanctioned by the British ABA.  They have a master’s program up to the age of 40. The other bouts will be White Collar or Basic Boxing.

Schedule your vacation around the fight and be an International Boxer.

For more information, you can call me or email me.

Do not wait to long. A limited number of male and female boxers will be able to compete.

 

 

Martin, Stutzman, Weiss, Santoro, Kocher, Bastardi This Week on Takedown Radio

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Fight Now USA Presents Takedown Wrestling from the Brute studios in Des Moines, Iowa at 1460 KXNO. Takedown Wrestling is brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods!

Join Takedown Wrestling Host Scott Casber and Brad Johnson with the Takedown Wrestling Headline News. Listen in this Saturday for Takedown Wrestling 9 to 11 AM CST/ 10 AM to 12 Noon Eastern.
This weeks guests include:

9:01 Steve Martin- Head Coach of Old Dominion, theOpenMat.com has em 7th and
IntermatWrestle.com has the new class 9th.

9:20 John Stutzman- Head Coach Bloomsburg
Wrestling Alumni Reunion to be held August 25

9:40 JT Weiss- Head Coach of Harvard, for the 2nd year in a row Harvard is
at the top academically

9:50 Max Muscle Minute with Ty Barkley

10:01 Pat Santoro- Head Coach of Lehigh. nine wrestlers will hit the team this fall.
Seven newcomers hail from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey represented as well.

10:20 Leo Kocher- Head Coach University of Chicago- Where are we on Title IX,
Leo Brings us up to speed

10:40 Joe Bastardi- our Penn State Wrestling Insider, Coach Bastardi tells the
temp on the Lions campus as Cael makes ready for World Championships

10:50 Amy Ruble Wildrose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg, Iowa

Join us LIVE 9 to 11 AM CST for Takedown Wrestling. Listen on radio, on computer, your Blackberry or
I Phone with the I Heart Radio App. KXNO.com, Takedownradio.com, I Heart Radio App

Wrestling Links (6-29-11)

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Hulk Hogan denies ex-wife Linda Hogan’s claims of abuse
Washington Post (blog)
Linda Hogan appeared with Matt Lauer to discuss her autobiography, “Wrestling the Hulk: My Life Against the Ropes,” in which she writes that her ex-husband “tore my shirt. He threw lamps. He held me down on the bed with his hands around my throat 
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Bachmann: Media wants a ‘mud wrestling fight’ with Palin
CNN (blog)
“They want to see two girls come together and have a mud wrestling fight, and I am not going to give that to them,” Bachmann told a voter Wednesday who asked about her relationship with the former Alaska governor. The Minnesota congresswoman praised 
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Black student says schoolmates bullied with noose
Sacramento Bee
A black student claiming he was racially bullied at Santa Monica High School says his wrestlingteammates tied a noose around a wrestling dummy, chained him to his locker and made racist comments. The students have been suspended. 
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Wrestling With Recovery Is No Fairy Tale
New York Times
By DAVID CARR SOMEWHERE near the middle of “The ______ With the Hat,” Stephen Adly Guirgis’s lacerating portrait of a couple trapped in the self-inflicted prison of addiction, it becomes clear that simply putting the cork in the bottle will not fix 
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Champion toe-wrestler triumphs again
BBC News
Male and female competitors took off their socks at the Bentley Brook Inn in Fenny Bentley to compete in the quirky sport, which is based on arm-wrestling. The event was originally devised by Staffordshire landlord George Burgess in 1976 in an attempt
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BBC News
CvC 2.0: CM Punk Is the Best TNA Wrestler Who Spent Less Than a Year with Them
Bleacher Report
In about five minutes, CM Punk became the talk of the week and he caused a storm we haven’t seen in the world of pro-wrestling for over a decade. With his epic speech, he clearly proved he was one of the greatest ever in the business and that he was 
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Bleacher Report
The Unpredictable “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen
Business Insider
One of the best minds in wrestling returned to Ring of Honor wrestling on Sunday June 26th after losing a match that would keep him exiled from ROH for what was to be for the rest of his career. The mere reference of Kevin Steen in the last six months 
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(TNA) Spoilers: TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings – 7/7/2011
TWNP-Wrestling News
Thanks to Rob for the following TNA Impact Wrestling spoilers from Tuesday night’s tapings in Orlando. These will air next Thursday night, July 7th: * Immortal comes out and brings Mr. Anderson out. Brother Ray tells Anderson he’s either with them or 
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ESPYs to honor Arizona State wrestler in spirit of Valvano
USA Today
Anthony Robles, who embodied that spirit every time he hopped onto a wrestling mat, is working on a speech of his own. By Tom Gannam, AP Arizona State wrestlerAnthony Robles will be honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2011 ESPY 
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USA Today
 

THS wrestling finishes 2nd at UNK camp
Tonganoxie Mirror
By Benton Smith Twelve Tonganoxie High wrestlers went to a team camp June 18-20 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The Chieftains went 6-2 in duals and took second place at the camp. Some Tonganoxie High wrestlers are making the most of their 
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Blogs
The World Toe Wrestling Championship Is A Real Thing | The Big Lead
By Stephen Douglas (CRM!)
The World Toe Wrestling Championship took place recently. That means that both toe wrestling and the World Toe Wrestling Championship exist.
The Big Lead

 

Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil

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July 16 in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Brazil (June 29, 2011) – Undefeated Michael“The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira continues his mission to re-popularize boxing in his native Brazil, when he returns home to fight for the third time, July 16 at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo.

 

The 21-year-old Oliveira (14-0, 11 KOs), now rated No. 17 by the World Boxing Council “WBC”), takes on the Dominican veteran Jose “Minguito” Soto (24-7-2, 13 KOs) for the vacant WBC Latino middleweight title in the 10 round main event.

 

“Sao Paulo Fight Night,” presented by MO Productions, will air live on TV Globo Network, SporTV cable, GloboEsporte and TV Globo International, as well as TYC in Argentina.

 

Oliveira, the two-time defending Brazilian International Press Award’s Athlete of the Year (2009 and 2010), was born in Sao Paulo but he moved two weeks after birth with his family to Miami.

 

Oliveira, fighting for the second fight in his native Brazil this past March, won a 10-round decision against previously unbeaten Abel Nicolas Adriel in Sao Paulo for the Interim WBC Latino super middleweight crown.

 

Brazil’s last superstar boxer, four-time world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas, made his third World Boxing Organization super featherweight title defense in Credicard Hall, one of the largest show arenas in South America, when he knocked out challenger Javier Jauregui in 2000. Freitas showed his support for Oliveira and MO Productions by being a special guest at Oliveira’s last fight.

 

“The response to Michael fighting at home in Brazil has been tremendous,” MO Productions president and Michael’s father, Carlos, said. “Each fight there has increased his popularity. Michael has been training very hard in Miami with his new trainer, Orlando Cueller. He’s dropped weight, gotten stronger and will be fighting again as a middleweight. We believe his best fighting weight may be at 154-pounds but we’re gradually dropping him down. He’s going to be a force at middleweight and, eventually, dangerous as a junior middleweight.

 

“We’d like to once again thank TV Globo – this is the third in a six-fight, two year deal we have with TV Global – and the Brazilian Boxing Commission. The fight will also be shown on Argentinean television. Soto promises to be Michael’s toughest opponent so far. He’s had 33 pro fights, fought 100 more rounds than Michael (146 to 46), and been in the ring with world-class fighters such as two-time world title challenger Reggie Green, Anthony Peterson and Darling Jimenez. Soto is definitely a step-up in competition for Michael, but we think he’s ready for this test.”

 

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

 

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE FREE.

 

Doors open at 6:30 PM/GMT (5:30 PM/ET), first bout at 7:30 PM/GMT (6:30 PM/ET). Go on line towww.MichaelOliveria.comfor additional information.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-29-11)

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Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and testosterone replacement therapy in MMA
MMAmania.com
That and the wildly different paths they’ve taken since the mixed martial arts world learned they were on it. And while the two former middleweight title contenders share a couple of common bonds, they’re polar opposites in a myriad of ways. 
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Urijah Faber: UFC 132 Will Define My MMA Legacy
SB Nation
By Luke Thomas – MMA Senior Editor In this exclusive interview, Urijah Faber opens up about what this weekend’s rematch with Dominick Cruz means for his career, why he’ll be able to defeat the ‘new’ Dominick Cruz and how he envisions the future of his 
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SB Nation
UFC 132: Tito Ortiz Looks to Re-Establish Himself vs. Ryan Bader
Bleacher Report
Tito Ortiz was once one of, if not THE pre-eminent name in the world of mixedmartial arts who, along with big personalities like Randy Couture and Chuck Lidell, helped to carry the sport and its premier supporter, the UFC, through its infancy. 
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Bleacher Report
Talking Pryor, octagons and more
msnbc.com
When Patrick asked him who would emerge victorious if all 12 Big Ten football coaches were put in an octagon – the signature ring of the mixedmartial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship – there was no hesitation in the Ohio State head coach. 
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Nate Marquardt explains failed exam
ESPN
The subject has been one of the biggest mysteries in mixed martial arts, as Marquardt was lifted from the card just 24 hours before he was set to compete. In a video posted to his Twitter account, UFC president Dana White subsequently fired the 
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Efrain Escudero, Leonardo Santos both fight at September’s BAMMA 7 event
MMAjunkie.com
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jun 28, 2011 at 12:30 pm ET The British Association ofMixed Martial Arts returns to action on Sept. 10 at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, and the promotion has already announced a few high-profile 
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MMAjunkie.com
City tables mixed martial arts event
Galena Gazette
by Richard Clark GALENA-A “mixed martial arts event” may not be coming to Galena’s Turner Hall soon. To approve the event would require the Galena City Council to revise a part of city’s liquor licensing ordinance. Harry Maglaris, of Pinnacle Combat, 
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UFC 134: Brendan Schaub: “I Can Definitely Hold That Title-Belt One Day”
Bleacher Report
Riding high on a four-match win-streak, Brendan Schaub, who is slated to take on mixed martial arts legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 134 in Brazil, is currently preparing for, arguably, the toughest fight of his young career. 
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Kid’s MMA is Not Appropriate
ChicagoNow (blog)
There have been a couple news stories that have covered kid’s MMA over the past five years (an NBC story). As a parent of 3, a PE teacher at The Chicago Montessori Academy, 4 time Black Belt, MMAschool owner and writer who covered the UFC for 5 years 
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Web
Neil Melanson chooses MMA over body part – Mixed Martial Arts Blog 
LAS VEGAS — Rest in peace, Neil Melanson’s second toe on his left foot. You’re in a better place. After enduring more abuse than any toe.
espn.go.com/…/neil-melanson-chooses-mma-over-body-part

 

Luis Hernandez Makes Final Push for the Olympics

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As with most great stories, Luis Hernandez came from humble beginnings.  He was born in Wilmington Delaware, the son of immigrants from Mexico in search of a better life.  His father, a migrant worker,  wanted a better quality of life for his family.  His goal was to make sure that his children would not have to do the same type of work that he did.

 

Unfortunately, Luis seemed to always find his way into trouble.  He seemed to always be in the middle of whatever fight or argument was going on and was developing a reputation as a trouble maker and malcontent.  In an effort to keep him out of the principal’s office or worse, Luis’ family put him into boxing to help channel his aggression.

While remembering his past, Luis has his eyes firmly set on the future and the goals he has made for himself.  The first of those is to make the US Olympic Boxing Team.  Luis has been competing in the Regional and local Golden Gloves tournaments looking to earn his spot for the Olympics.  Most recently he came in second at the East Coast Regional tournament after losing by decision in a hard fought final. (read more here)

 

Luis now has one last chance to make it to London in 2012.  He will be fighting in a last chance qualifier in Cincinnati Ohio July 3rd – 9th. (read more here) Luis knows how important this opportunity is and has been training tirelessly to ensure that he comes out on top.  His never quit attitude and impressive work ethic combined with your support has put him in this position to succeed.  On behalf of Luis Hernandez and the Modern Vee Jitsu Athletic Training Center, I want to thank you for your support in helping to make his dream a reality.

 

TUFF-N-UFF AND JUSTICE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH HOOTERS CASINO HOTEL

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LAS VEGAS – The Tuff-N-Uff organization in conjunction with Justice Entertainment Group (JEG) today announced their partnership with Hooters Casino Hotel as their exclusive hotel partner. Hooters Casino Hotel will play host to all weigh-in events and future after parties, and offer room and ticket packages for every Tuff-N-Uff event. The partnership will begin with the July 1 Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA event held at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, headlined by Brandon Browning and Carl Postma’s heavyweight title clash.

“We love the vision Hooters Casino Hotel has in reaching the local and out of state MMA crowd, as well as their overall positioning within Las Vegas with special events,” Jason Finfrock, Vice President of Justice Entertainment Group said.

Room and ticket packages are being offered for Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2 at four various price levels and start as low as $185.00 for a two night stay, a pair of tickets, 10 wings, 1 Bud and resort fee. A three night stay package starts at just $260.00, with a four night stay package starting at $315.00. The exclusive Hooters Casino Hotel and Tuff-N-Uff  room and ticket packages can be purchased at Hooterscasinohotel.com or by calling 1-866-LVHOOTS.

“We think Hooters Casino Hotel is a complimentary partner for Tuff-N-Uff since they’ve been a big supporter of MMA for a long time,” Barry Meyer, Tuff-N-Uff President said. “We couldn’t think of a better hotel partner.”

Hooters Casino Hotel signage will also appear throughout the Tuff-N-Uff events and Hooters Casino Hotel merchandise will also be available for purchase. Single tickets for TUFF-N-UFF: The Future Stars of MMA at the Cox Pavilion are on sale now and are priced at $23, $28, $38 and $55, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased by visiting UNLVTickets.com or TUFFNUFF.net or in person at the Thomas & Mack Center box office. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call (702) 739-FANS.

Weigh-ins for Friday’s event will take place this Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Hooters Casino Hotel Pool and are free and open to the public. For more information on the July 1 event and fight card, please go to www.tuffnuff.net. All bouts are live and subject to change.

About TUFF-N-UFF
TUFF-N-UFF is known internationally as the premier amateur MMA fight league that prepares potential stars to become professional fighters. Some of the most renowned mixed martial artists around the globe have come through TUFF-N-UFF and have become highly recognized.

About Justice Entertainment Group
Justice Entertainment Group (JEG) is a full-service entertainment, sports and event company that specializes in producing and promoting entertainment and sporting events in arenas, stadiums, theaters and nightclubs around the globe. With this new partnership, JEG is now committed to expanding the highly respected TUFF-N-UFF brand worldwide.

About Hooters Casino Hotel
Hooters Casino Hotel is conveniently located one block from the famous Las Vegas Strip and steps from City Center. Guests can expect to see more than 200 world-famous Hooters Girls throughout the property.  Home of the nearly world-famous chicken wings, the casino’s Hooters Restaurant is the world’s largest Hooters.  The Pool Bar injects the Hooters energy and style into the dramatic tropical pool area, complete with waterfalls and palm trees.  The Mad Onion Fine Food & Spirits delivers dining in a casual atmosphere ‘round the clock.  Just a few steps away, the Night Owl Showroom packs a powerful punch with performances by Purple Reign (The Ultimate Prince Tribute Show). The Iowa Theater of the Performing Arts is home to “The Men of X” (male review), The Dirty Joke Show (comedy show). Hooters Casino Hotel is also home to Tito Ortiz MMA Punishment Las Vegas retail store.  The 30,000 square-foot Hooters-themed casino floor offers approximately 600 slot and video-poker machines and 26 table games.  Hooters Casino Hotel is owned by 155 East Tropicana, LLC.  For more information call 866-LVHoots or visit www.hooterscasinohotel.com.

 

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