Toney vs. Shamrock Face-off Tomorrow!

Posted on | June 24, 2011 | No Comments

 

The media and public are welcome at a meet and greet and photo-opportunity faceoff to be held tomorrow (Saturday, June 25) at the newly opened IFC Gym in Van Nuys, California, at 8 pm PST, to formally announce the upcoming MMA showdown between multiple-time world boxing champion James “Lights Out” Toney and UFC Hall of Fame inductee Ken “World’s Most Dangerous Man” Shamrock.

 

This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Toney and Shamrock, who will fight under MMA unified rules agreed upon by both fighters.

 

Both fighters will be available for interviews, autographs and photos.

 

IFC Gym is located at 7052 Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys, California 91405.

For directions or more information, please call 818-266-1211.

 

Lights Out in the Lion’s Den?

Posted on | June 24, 2011 | No Comments

 

 

By: Holli Yargo

The Lion’s Den and DogBoxer Gear tell me that it’s official.  Current International Boxing Association heavyweight champion James Toney has contracted to face off with another UFC hall-of-famer, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” Ken Shamrock.

Toney made his mixed martial arts debut last August in an ambitious match up with three-time former UFC heavyweight champion and two-time former light heavyweight champion, Randy “The Natural” Couture. Couture, too smart to trade shots with the boxing champ, took Toney to the ground almost immediately.  Toney, who had only been training in MMA for about nine months at the time, didn’t have the experience to defend the takedown and was forced to submit to an arm triangle choke.

Now, almost a year later, Toney believes he’s ready to take on another UFC legend in Ken Shamrock.  He comes into the Octagon with a 73-6 professional boxing record, which includes three draws and two no-contests. In his professional boxing career, Toney has also held the IBF middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight titles.

James “Lights Out” Toney’s manager, Trever Sherman believes Shamrock’s only chance is the takedown and wants his man to lure the shoot fighter into a striking match.  However, with two knockouts on his record, Ken Shamrock has proven he has good hands in addition to the crippling leg locks that put Don Frye in the hospital with two broken ankles, causing the mustached wonder to suffer a lengthy battle with pain medications.

The details of the bout haven’t been entirely ironed out yet but it looks like Texas may be the host of this history making event.  California and Nevada have also been given some interest, as well.  The rumor, according to BJPenn.com, is the event will likely take place September 23, 2011 in El Paso, TX.  How it will be promoted and televised is still left to be seen.

THE STARS COME OUT AT NIGHT AS FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER AND “VICIOUS” VICTOR ORTIZ HOLD SPECIAL NIGHTTIME PRESS CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SEPTEMBER 17 WELTERWEIGHT TITLE MEGA-FIGHT

Posted on | June 24, 2011 | No Comments

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 AT SUNDOWN (APPROX. 8:00 P.M. PT)

NOKIA PLAZA AT L.A. LIVE

**OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

 

WHO:              FLOYD MAYWEATHER,Six-Time, Five Division World Champion

VICTOR ORTIZ, Current WBC Welterweight World Champion

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions

RICHARD SCHAEFER,CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

ROGER MAYWEATHER, Mayweather’s Trainer

DANNY GARCIA, Ortiz’s Trainer

MARK TAFFET, Senior Vice President of HBO Pay-Per-View®

 

WHAT: FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER and “VICIOUS” VICTOR ORTIZwill   hold a special event and evening press conference in Los Angeles to officially announce their WBC Welterweight World Championship fight taking place September 17. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Mayweather, who is returning to the ring after a 16-month hiatus, will face the hard-hitting young champion Victor Ortiz on Mexican Independence Day weekend in what will be one of the biggest nights of boxing in 2011.

 

Please note: This event is open to the PUBLIC. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

WHEN:         Wednesday, June 29

7:00 p.m. PT – Media Check-In/Dinner at

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at L.A. LIVE – Patio

Sundown (Approx. 8:00 p.m. PT) – Press Conference Begins

 

WHERE:      NOKIA Plaza at L.A. Live

777 Chick Hearn Court

 

PARKING: General media parking will be in the L.A. LIVE Parking Garages (East or West).  Two hour parking validations will be provided to accredited media members only.

 

FACTS:        Mayweather vs. Ortiz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions.  The 12-round welterweight mega-fight will take place Saturday, September 17 and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.  Additional fight details to be announced shortly.

 

 

Boxing Links (6-24-11)

Posted on | June 24, 2011 | No Comments

Alexander awaits Matthysse, redemption ESPN By Dan Rafael In the unforgiving sport of boxing, Devon Alexander faces a crossroads fight at the ripe old age of 24. Six months ago, Alexander was regarded as — at worst — the second-best junior welterweight in the world. … See all stories on this topic »

Welshmen Andrew Selby & Fred Evans win European boxing golds BBC Sport GB Boxing’s performance director, Rob McCracken said: “The European Championships is just about the toughest assignment in the amateur boxing calendar so to come away with two gold, one silver and a bronze is a fantastic performance and augurs very … See all stories on this topic » BBC Sport

Moylette and Ward win European boxing golds RTE.ie By Tadhg Peavoy Ray Moylette and Joe Ward have both secured gold medals at boxing’s European Continental Championships in Ankara, Turkey. Moylette won light-welterweight gold with a superb win over England’s Thomas Stalker, while Ward took … See all stories on this topic »

SABC chasing boxing out of SA Independent Online Boxing promoter Branco Milenkovic has acted on his threat to take IBF title fights out of South Africa because of the SABC. Boxing promoter Branco Milenkovic has acted on his threat to take IBF title fights out of South Africa. … See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Boxer sets his sights on Olympics 9NEWS.com DENVER – Boxer Louie Byrd, 20, has his gloves on and is ready to fight for a … DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have chosen Kenneth Faried with the 22nd pick of … SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Utah Jazz used their No. 12 pick on Colorado guard . … See all stories on this topic »

2011 National Boxing Championships Day 4 – Results BoxingScene.com 2011 USA Boxing Championships competition rolled into the semifinal round on Thursday with one session at the Colorado Springs Christian School. All of the competitors in 13 Olympic weight classes already had a weight lifted off their shoulders, … See all stories on this topic »

Ereck Plancher Trial: ‘Boxing Match with Words’ when O’Leary Testifies KnightNews.com On the day of the most important witness for the UCFAA’s testimony, the Courtroom seemed more like a boxing ring than a court of law. It’s no wonder Plancher family attorney Steven Yerrid told the Judge he couldn’t take a doctor’s deposition on … See all stories on this topic » KnightNews.com

Ryan Gosling in Nicolas Winding Refn’s corner for boxing-club crime thriller The Guardian Their remake of 70s sci-fi Logan’s Run had already been announced, but it now appears Gosling is to join the cast of Only God Forgives, a Bangkok-set thriller about a gangster who runs a boxing club that acts as a front for a drugs smuggling operation.… See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Ken Shamrock and James Toney reportedly agree to fall matchup MMAjunkie.com by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jun 24, 2011 at 8:45 am ET MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock (28-15-2) and current International Boxing Association heavyweight champion James Toney (0-1 MMA, 73-6 Boxing) have reportedly agreed to meet in a mixed martial arts contest … See all stories on this topic » MMAjunkie.com

Boxing News, MMA, UFC, Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather 15rounds.com by Marc Abrams on 23 June 2011 WOODHAVEN, NEW YORK (June 24, 2011)—TONIGHT!! a sensational eight bout card will emanate from Cordon Bleu in Woodhaven, New York will be promoted by New Legend Boxing in association with Old World Boxing Promotions In … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Cat Vs Dog Boxing Match [VIDEO] Cat Vs Dog Boxing Match: THE MATCH OF THE CENTURY. .. BuzzFeed – LOL Feed

 

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Boxing: Old-school methods spur success for Jimenez | Denton … Instead, at 7 years old, he and his brothers took up boxing in the sweltering … Now, with 35 years of boxing experience under his belt, Jimenez is trying … www.dentonrc.com/…/DRC_jimenezboxing_0621.3de3f7f70…

 

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UFC/STRIKEFORCE NEWSLETTER (6-24-11)

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Nate Marquardt Battles Rick Story In His 170-lb Debut This Sunday Night Plus heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry go toe-to-toe – live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT on Versus Caros Fodor vs James Terry, Plus Ryan Couture Battles Matt Ricehouse Tonight On STRIKEFORCE Challengers Live at 11pm ET/PT on Showtime Pre-Order Your Copy Of UFC Personal Trainer Train like a pro – available this Tuesday on Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation Move and Nintendo Wii UFC 132 VIP Packages Available Now Get front row seats, meet & greet UFC fighters, backstage tours, autographed merch, and more in Las Vegas for Cruz vs Faber!

STRIKEFORCE Challengers on Showtime – Tonight – Kent, WA UFC LIVE Marquardt vs Story on Versus – Sunday Night – Pittsburgh, PA

 

Overeem Seminar

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SEVEN BOXING EVENTS TO BE STREAMED BETWEEN JUNE 23RD AND JULY 16TH WITH SOME OF THE HOTTEST MATCHUPS IN THE WORLD

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SIZZLING SUMMER OF BOXING READY TO HEAT UP ON GFL.TV

NEW YORK (June 24, 2011)—Starting this week on the world’s number-one website for streaming of Combat Sports, www.gfl.tv it will be the first of count ‘em SEVEN major boxing events that will feature, title bouts, contenders and the future stars of boxing.

It got underway Wednesday night in Newark, New Jersey as Ossie Duran will take on Latif Mundy for the USBA Regional Middleweight title.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22—DURAN-MUNDY FOR THE USBA REGIONAL MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE (AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON JUNE 23^RD)

Duran has been in with everybody and Mundy is looking for that signature win.  The winner of this bout will get a favorable ranking and will be in line for a big opportunity

That fight will be one of ten fights on the card that will also feature undefeated six undefeated fighter fighters. The show will be able to be purchased on-demand on Thursday June 23^rd

FRIDAY JUNE 24–UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT DAVID RODRIGUEZ (34-0, 32 KO’S) VS FORMER WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER OWEN BECK

On Friday June 24^th, there will be two very special broadcasts.

Live from El Paso, Texas, one of the most talked about Heavyweights in the world, David Rodriguez, who sports a gaudy record of 34-0 with thirty-two knockouts faces his biggest challenge to date when takes on former world title challenger Owen “What The Heck” Beck

The co-feature will be an eight round Super Middleweight fight between David Medina (22-2, 10 KO’s) and Juan Astorga (15-6-1, 10 KO’s)

FRIDAY JUNE 24^TH-NEW LEGEND BOXING PRIMOTIONS WITH OLD WORLD BOXING PRESENTS JUAN DOMINGUEZ PLUS TWO NEW YORK STATE TITLE BOUTS  (AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON SATURDAY JUNE 25)

Also on the 24^th, New Legend Boxing and Old World Boxing collaborate on a fight card that will take place in Woodhaven, New York and feature undefeated Bantamweight prospect Juan Dominguez (7-0, 5 KO’s) plus two fights for the New York State title as Elieen Olsczewski battles Melissa McMorrow for the ladies Flyweight crown as well as the Lightweight crown between Jonathan Cuba and Ariel Duran.

Fans can also witness the the highly regarded Burrell twins plus New York State Welterweight champion Martin Wright in action.

FRIDAY JULY 1^ST – PELTZ BOXING—UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT SENSATION RONALD CRUZ VS UPSET SPECIALIST DOEL CARRASQUILLO

On Friday night July 1^st, It will be an Historical turf war as The Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem, PA. Plays host to its first boxing event as rising and undefeated Welterweight Ronald Cruz takes on the upset specialist and knockout artist Doel Carrasquillo.

Cruz is one of the hottest prospects on the east coast and he will be fighting in front of the hometown fans for the first time.

The co-feature will be an exciting Lightweight battle between Eilud Torres and Bryne Green plus fans can get a look at undefeated Middleweight prospect Rashad Brown

THURSDAY JULY 7—JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING—PUNHCIN AT THE PARADISE 12

Punchin at the Paradise returns on Thursday July 7^th as Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing very popular series will feature Bryant Pappas (12-0, 12 KO’s) look to retain his perfect knockout record as well as an appearance by undefeated prospect Danny Valle.

FRIDAY JULY 15—PELTZ BOXING PRESENTS GABRIEL ROSADO VS ALLEN CONYERS FROM BALLYS IN ATLANTIC CITY

On Friday night July 15^th, Peltz boxing returns to Ballys in Atlantic City where Jr. Middleweight contender “King” Gabriel Rosado will take on late replacement Allen “The Dream Shatter” Conyers.

Rosado was originally supposed to face Harry Yorgey in what was looking like the most anticipated bout in the Philadelphia / New Jersey area of 2011 but a injury to Yorgey forced him out of the fight and in stepped Conyers.

It was a one year ago when Rosado dropped a hotly contested decision to Philadelphia Derek “Pooh” Ennis in the Philly’

Fans Can also watch the continued progress of undefeated Heavyweight prospect of Bryant “By By” Jennings as he takes on Theron Johnson as well as local favorites in Light Heavyweight Tony Ferrante and Jr. Middleweight Jamaal Davis in separate bouts.

SATURDAY JULY 16^TH—SATURDAY NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING FROM GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

The main event will an anticipated ten round Super Middleweight affair between popular Scott Sigmon (16-2, 8 KO’s) against the undefeated Chris Fitzpatrick (13-0, 5 KO’s).

This is a bout that has taken on a life of its own as Sigmon is looking for a big that will catapult him in the ratings while Fitzpatrick is looking for the same while keeping his perfect mark.

Some exciting fighters on the undercard will be on display such as Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez (18-1-1, 10 KO’s) ; Lamarr Russ (7-0, 5 KO’s) and the son of the former Heavyweight champion in Elijah McCall (6-1-1, 6 KO’s)

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