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CITY OF SHEFFIELD GETS BEHIND ‘SPECIAL K’

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments


Tickets nearly gone for Kell Brook’s homecoming

Kell Brook says he is in perfect shape ahead of his Sheffield homecoming on June 25 live on Sky Sports against Lovemore N’dou – and a sell-out crowd will see him in action.

Only a limited number of unreserved tickets priced £30 are available for the Hillsborough Leisure Centre show, with ringside and inner-ringside completely sold-out.

The scrap for the vacant WBA International Welterweight title will be Brook’s first outing in Sheffield since May 2005. The 25 year-old lives just a stone’s throw from the venue that he says will see him become the first man to stop N’dou – the tough Australian-based South African veteran of 62 fights.

“I’m so excited that the Sheffield fans have snapped up tickets to the fight,” said Brook. “I can promise them they won’t be disappointed – it’s a massive night for me and I plan to put on a dazzling show for those lucky enough to be there to watch it.

“I know N’dou will be a real test but that’s what I want – an opponent who is going to take me to places I haven’t been so far. I’m training to go 12 rounds with him but I know that stopping him will send out a real message that I am ready to mix it with the very best and fight for a World title.”

It’s Brook’s first fight since he took just two rounds to dismantle Philip Kotey in Liverpool in December for his 23rd win as a pro. Stopping N’dou would take ‘Special K’ to 17 KO’s in 24 fights, and the Sheffield stylist is ready to follow in the footsteps of Sheffield greats from the Ingle’s Wincobank stable like Johnny Nelson, Prince Naseem Hamed and Junior Witter on the road to World title glory.

“Sheffield’s tradition for great fighters is well known,” said Brook. “The Ingles gym is a special place – not many gyms have produced such a high number of World champions and top boxers and I am determined to join that list.

“There are big, big fights out there for me – but first things first, I need to see of N’dou and do it in style live on Sky Sports. If I do that, then we’ll be looking at something big down the line and I can’t wait.”

The remaining unreserved tickets priced £30 are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.

 

World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments

This weekend the Capital’s boxing fans will be treated to a mouth watering battle for supremacy between a current and former World Champion. The international contest, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, pits Mongolia’s two time World Featherweight Champion Choi Tseveenpürev against Australia’s former IBO World Featherweight Champion ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku in a non-Championship bout.

In an amazing coup promoter Spencer Fearon has managed to persuade the two top flight fighters to headline his Hard Knocks Boxing promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event this coming Saturday.

Choi won the vacant WBF title in 2006, with a spectacular third round stoppage of Kenyan WBF International Champion David Kiilu at the Tara Leisure Centre in Shaw, Lancashire, and successfully defended the title twice in 2007.

The following year Choi vacated the WBF title in order to challenge Liverpool’s ‘Dirty’ Derry Matthews for his WBU crown. On the fifth of April 2011, at the Bolton Arena in Bolton, Choi won his second World crown in spectacular fashion.

For five scintillating rounds Choi battered the highly rated Champion, sending Matthews to the canvas no less than five times, three times in the third and twice in fifth  – the first via a wicked hook to the body midway through followed by vicious fight ending body shot in the final seconds of the round.

Choi, who never got the chance to defend the WBU crown, has longed for another championship shot and is hopeful that Saturday’s fight with Asiku, who lost his grip on the IBO belt in September, will kick start a third World championship campaign.

Speaking earlier Choi spoke of the upcoming fight and his fiercely burning championship aspirations,  “My training’s over and I can knock him out, that’s it.

After this my ambition is another title, I have two belts now, WBF and WBU, but nobody wants to fight me for the belts.

I want a major belt, I need a Mexican. I like fighting, I’m ready for long time now.

The last year has been the worse time you know, so many protected fighters, they are just like kids, so protected and don’t want real fight.

British boxing used to be very, very good, nowadays they’re just like little boys, they fight like little boys.

Mongolese amateur kids would beat any top professional boxers in lower weight divisions.

I’m very happy now with Spencer (Fearon) and fighting in London. Best crowds at Hard Knock promotions shows. The best fans in the world, I will make them happy with a good win Saturday.”

WBU/WBF Featherweight Champion of the World Choijiljavyn ‘Choi Tseveenpürev, better known as Choi The Mongolian Warrior against former IBO Featherweight Champion of the World ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku from Australia headlines Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday, 18th June 2011.

Main support, for Choi versus Jackson Asiku, sees Newly crowned Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton take on Midlands Area Light Welterweight Champion Dave Ryan for the British Masters Light Welterweight  title.

A top class undercard in support of the two featured bouts that includes West Drayton’s sensational Light Middleweight prospect Steve O’Meara who takes on Newark’s heavy hitting A.A. Lowe in a highly anticipated eight rounder.

Worthing, Sussex’s unbeaten Lightweight prospect Alex Dilmaghani is set to face a tough battle against former Irish title challenger, West Ham’s own Mickey Coveney.

Next up is another unbeaten rising star, Dagenham’s Joe Catchpole who will face Scunthorpe’s Steve Spence. Also at Light Middleweight, Hayes’ resident war lord Robert Lloyd Taylor is back in action against Leeds hardman Tommy Broadbent.

Philadelphia, USA based Irish Middleweight Simon ‘Slick Fightin Irish’ O’Donnell makes his first visit to the York Hall to take on Doncaster’s Jason ‘Daddy Cool’ Ball.

Finally the highly rated London based Slovakian Heavyweight Marek Onda will be making his professional debut.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard seated) and £60 (Ringside) for the ‘Summer Smash’ event are available on-line now atwww.tkoboxoffice.com, in person at The TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA  or The Real Fight Club, 2-6 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NQ or from any boxer appearing on the show. For further information call: 07960 850645

Wrestling Links (6-14-11)

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments

Democrats Wrestle With How To End Weiner Scandal
NPR
Anthony Weiner resisting calls from colleagues to quit and President Barack Obama saying he’d resign if he were in Weiner’s shoes, House Democrats are wrestling with how to put the embarrassing online sex scandal behind them. Democrats will meet behind 
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Complete TNA Impact Wrestling Spoilers for Thursday, June 16th
Examiner.com
On Monday night, TNA taped an episode of Impact Wrestling live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The episode will air on Thursday, June 16th at 9pm EST. According to PWInsider.com, last night’s Impact Wrestling tapings opened up with the 
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Veteran Cael Sanderson won in wrestling return, earns honor
USA Today
After a seven-year hiatus, wrestler Cael Sanderson won the 185-pound freestyle title at the world team trials. Sanderson, 31, a gold medalist at the 2004 Olympics, left competition and turned to coaching. He coached Penn State to the NCAA team title 
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USA Today
WWE Smackdown and TNA Impact Wrestling tapings (correspondents needed), Dot 
ProWrestling.net
-We are also looking for correspondents for tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Fla. This will be the taping for next Thursday’s show, so no matches are advertised. -Join Chris Shore tonight at 9:00 pm CT for his live coverage of the WWE 
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Notebook: Central standout chooses football
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Hills also was one of the WPIAL’s top wrestlers this year. “In January, Maryland’s wrestling coach was recruiting me and I started looking into Maryland,” Hills said. “I saw it had great academics, a beautiful campus, and if football didn’t work out, 
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Wrestlers‘ dope test results this week
Pakistan Observer
Lahore—The dope test results of three top Pakistani wrestlers have been received and they have not been tested positive. The doping of winner of famous Rustam-e-Pakistan dangal,Usman Majeed and loser Majeed Pehalwan and former champion, Mohammad 
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SoCon Adds Associate Members for Wrestling
GoMocs.com
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Southern Conference announced today that three universities have been added to the league as associate members in the sport of wrestling. Campbell University, Gardner-Webb University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 
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WWE/TNA 2011 Mid-Year Recap: The 45 Biggest Stories
Bleacher Report
Week after week, we find ourselves locked into the madness that is the world ofwrestling. So, I have compiled 45 of the biggest stories of the year in this article for your enjoyment. Please take the time to read through it and comment if you like. 
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Bleacher Report
New Northampton Area High School wrestling coach Seth Lisa thrilled to be back
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
By Brad Wilson | The Express-Times Express-Times File PhotoSeth Lisa is the new wrestling coach at Northampton Area High School. The 29-year-old Northampton Area High School graduate was approved by the Northampton Area School District board Monday 
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The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
WIAA baseball: Coleman knows how to win at state
Green Bay Press Gazette
Three months after the school won the second of back-to-back WIAA Division 3 state wrestlingtitles, the Cougars baseball team will make its first state appearance since 1997 when it takes on Winnebago Lutheran on Wednesday in a D3 state semifinal game 
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Blogs
Monday night Pro Wrestling 06/13 by Blitz hardcore podcast | Blog 
By Blitz hardcore podcast
The Blitz Hardcore Podcast gives you at least 1 hour of Monday Night Pro Wrestling talk Make sure to tune in to Tuesday Night Baseball Wednesday Night Free Fo Jun 13.
Blitz hardcore podcast

 

Web
Wrestling – Sports – NewsObserver.com
John Sparks. Green Hope, Junior. Notable: Undefeated 112-pound 4-A state champion; Falcons’ first state wrestling champion.  Wrestling. John Sparks 
www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/12/1267282/wrestling.html

 

NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness headlines ‘Friday Night At The Fights’

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments


Troy Ross returns for June 24 show in Ontario, Canada

TORONTO (June 14, 2011) – NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness defends his title for the first time June 24th in the 10-round main event against Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, headlining “Friday Night At The Fights,” at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

 

The “Friday Night At the Fights” show is presented by United Boxing Promotions, in association with McGuiness’ promoter, Hennessy Sports, and Groupe Yvon Michel.

 

Hot, unbeaten prospect McGuinness (14-0-1, 7 KOs), rated No. 11 by the WBA, will be fighting at home where he won the NABA belt this past February, stopping veteran Hector Julio Avila (47-5) in the fourth round.

 

The only blemish on Cotton’s otherwise perfect pro record is a six-round draw 13 months ago with dangerous Walter Estrada, who holds victories against former world champion Nate Campbell and Verquan Kimbrough.

 

Ruiz (22-3-1, 16 KOs) will be fighting outside of his native Mexico for the first time. He is undefeated in his last five fights with four wins and a draw. He is the former Mexican Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion.

 

Two-time Canadian Olympian and world title cruiserweight challenger, Troy Ross (24-2, 16 KOs), fights an opponent to soon be determined in an eight-round Special Feature. Ross is the top-rated IBF contender at No. 3 (#1 and #2 are not rated), as well as ranked No. 5 by The Ring magazine, No. 14 by the WBA, and No. 15 by the WBC.

 

Go on line at www.HennessySports.com for more information about McGuinness’ June 24th title defense.

 

Tickets to “Friday Night at the Fights,” starting at $30.00, may be purchased at the Hershey Centre box office, through Ticket Master by dialing 416-872-5000, or by going on line to ticketmaster.ca.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-14-11)

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments

UFC Making Push for MMA Regulation in New York
Bloody Elbow
by Kid Nate on Jun 13, 2011 5:29 PM EDT in MMA News The UFC has been pushing for MMAregulation in New York for several years now. This year it’s passed the State Senate, but that hurdle has been cleared before. It’s now trying to work its way through 
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PENICK: Overhaul, accountability needed in MMA judging after latest 
MMATorch
Saturday’s UFC 131 event showcased a continued problem in mixed martial arts in excessively poor judging, with several fights going to decision that featured at least one unjustifiable scorecard. In the first fight on card, Darren Elkins took a 
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MMATorch
Alistair Overeem – Strikeforce in Dallas
ringsidereport.com
Alistair Overeem has a fight record of 10-4 as a kickboxer and a 33-11-1 record in mixed martial arts,Overeem has a collective record of 43-15-1 and when you look at the losses many of which came when Overeem was extremely young and inexperienced in 
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The Battle Continues: Further UFC Resistance from Arum and Co.
8countnews.com
It comes as no surprise that authorites in boxing and mixed martial arts don’t see eye-to-eye all the time. However, some remarks made by fight promoters Gary Shaw and Bob Arum have gotten a reaction out of UFC President Dana White. 
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Martinez fighter looking to make his mark in MMA
Martinez News-Gazette
Reger, a North Concord native, fights under the nickname “Boomer” and is co-founder of Fightkore International, a mixed martial arts fighting group, who trains out of downtown Martinez. Reger and Sean Sharkey, both co-owners, operate a successful 
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Latest UFC130 Posts
MMAFighting.com
“I knew i wasn’t 100 percent, but the fight still has to go on,” Nelson said Monday on The MMA Hour. “The show still has to go on cause we are still entertainment.” By Michael David Smith There’s an exciting new entrant in the list of the Top 10 
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Mixedmartial arts bill advances, faces uphill fight
Politics on the Hudson (blog)
A bill that would legalize mixedmartial arts events in the state advanced one step closer to the Assembly floor, overwhelmingly clearing the house’s Codes Committee on Monday. It now heads to the Ways and Means Committee, where it faces a tough 
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A slew of bad calls helped define UFC 131
ESPN
Surprised in the early going by Demian Maia’s retrofitted striking, Mark Munoz used his power, wrestling and determination to carry him through a fight that I thought was the best example ofmixed martial arts on Saturday. This was a vital win for the 
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Blogs
New York Getting Ready to Pull the Ball Away Before MMA Supporters 
By Mike Russell
Well, the MMA legalization bill in New York just passed through yet another hoop today. A04146A was approved by a vote of 17-1 by the State Assembly’s Codes Committee. Insiders estimate that’s as close as it will get to becoming a law, 
Cagepotato

 

New Haven Six to be showcased June 18 on ‘The New Generation Boxing Series’ in Hartford

Posted on | June 13, 2011 | No Comments

HARTFORD (June 13, 2011) – Undefeated, highly-regarded junior featherweight Luis Rosa, Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) lead the New Haven Six into the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this Saturday night, launching “The New Generation Boxing Series,” presented by Bulldog Cartel Promotions, Saturday night, June 18 at.

 

“This new series is all about Connecticut boxers fighting at home,” said former pro boxer and new Bulldog Cartel promoter Craig Salamone. “There are a lot of talented, young boxers in this state and our goal is to get them fighting at home on a regular basis in order for them to build fan-bases. We have six New Haven-based fighters on this show and our plans call for us to promote our next show in New Haven later this summer.”

 

The eight-round main event features two veteran cruiserweights sporting deceiving records, Joshua “Juice”Harris (7-4-1, 5 KOs), of Providence, and Harvey “Candy Man” Jolly (11-17-1, 6 KOs).

 

Undefeated Puerto Rican welterweight prospect Javier “El Chino” Flores (5-0, 5 KOs), now fighting out of Hartford, takes on veteran Shaka Moore (11-15-3, 2 KOs), of Norwalk, in the eight-round co-feature.

 

Rosa, Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs), who recently signed a promotional contract DiBella Entertainment, takes on dangerousShawn “Bones” Nichol (5-4, 5 KOs) in a six-round bout. As a heralded amateur boxer, Rosa was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion and 2009 USA Boxing National Championship silver medalist, which earned him a spot on the US National Boxing Team.

 

New Haven favorites such as lightweight Oscar Bonilla, junior featherweight Josh Crespo and super middleweight Charles Foster will all be making their pro debuts in four-round matches, respectively, versusCorey White (1-1, 1 KO) and a pro debuting pair of opponents, Frankie Garriga and Lee Snow.

 

Two other New Haven boxers are slated to be in action June 18: junior welterweight Carlos Hernandez (0-2) and undefeated super lightweight Christian Lao (2-0, 1 KOs), who will square-off, respectively, againstBarrington Douse (0-1) and Javier Calderon (1-0, 1 KO).

 

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

 

Former world light middleweight champion Vincent “The Ambassador” Pettway will be working the corners of Jolley and Snow.

 

Tickets are priced at $80.00 (ringside) and $40.00 (general admission) and available to purchase by going on line to www.WorldClassTickets.com, at the Connecticut Convention Center box office, and calling 860.759.8898 or 203.889.1222.

 

TONIGHT! GFL NETWORK LAUNCHES COMBAT SPORTS RADIO AFFILIATE PROGRAMMING

Posted on | June 13, 2011 | No Comments

Tonight at 9pm EST marks the Debut of GFL.TV Radio on the GFL iRadio and ATG Radio Network!  This show is designed to focus on the BIG 3 of Combat Sports & Entertainment.  Tonight we debut in a big way!

 

First to join the team will be “The Ghanaian Gladiator” Ossie Duran(25-8-2) to discuss his upcoming fight against Latif Mundy(10-2) in the Main Event of Wednesday Night Brawl.  Ossie will be looking to stay in the win column after back to back wins against Jamaal Davis and Matt Vanda.  If you can’t catch this card live on June 22nd in Newark, NJ you

can view it ON Demand on GFL.TV on June 24th!

 

**Side note: ATG iRadio Network family Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will be having his 3rd pro fight in the Co-Nain Event**

 

You can order the card by clicking the link below: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Wednesday_Night_Brawl/1071

 

Our second guest joining the show will be Elijah Harshbarger(6-2).  He will be facing UFC Veteran Pete “Drago” Sell(8-5) in the Co-Main Event of the Ring of Combat XXXVI card on June 17th LIVE on GFL.TV.  Coming off of a big win against George Sullivan, Elijah will be looking for the biggest win of his career against Pete Sell.  We will be talking to Elijah about his career and his upcoming fight this Friday.

 

You can click the link below to order ROC XXXVI: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/MMA/Ring_of_Combat_XXXVI/1025

 

Finally joining the team will be former Ring of Honor owner Cary Silkin. We will be discussing everything ROH with Mr. Silkinespecially the “Best in the World 2011” iPPV on June 26th LIVE on GFL.TV.

 

To order “Best in the World 2011” iPPV click the link below: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/ROH__Best_in_the_World_2011/1052

 

This show will not disappoint Combat Sports & Entertainment fans!  Also listeners are welcomed to call with question by dialing347-934-0137!

 

You can listen live by going to the following: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Newscast/MMA/GFL_Radio/1097 orwww.ATGRadio.com

If Combat Sports is your game…Go Fight-Every Night with GFL Combat Sports Network

Join us at: www.gfl.tv or for press inquiries contact press@gfl.tv


 

Team Puerto Rico Participates in Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York

Posted on | June 13, 2011 | No Comments

tpr_parade

Team Puerto Rico Participates in Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York

 

tpr_parade_3Yesterday, members of Team Puerto Rico Boxing participated in the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York.Walking the route to the loud cheers of the huge crowd were NABA Welterweight Champion Thomas Dulorme (12-0, 10 KO’s), José “Sniper” Pedraza (3-0, 3 KO’s), NABA Featherweight Champion Luis “Orlandito” del Valle (13-0. 10 KO’s) and Kenny “Battlestar” Galarza (15-1, 14 KO’s).

 

By participating in the parade, Team Puerto Rico celebrated their perfect sweep of victories over the strongest opponents of their careers by dancing to the beat of salsa, merengue and afro Cuban beats.

 

tpr_parade_4“It was a great experience to share with my people. I never had the opportunity to participate in the parade, I really liked it and want to go back,” said an enthusiastic Dulorme.

 

Last Friday, on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Dulorme had the biggest win of his career by beating the former world champion Marcus Corley by unanimous decision in a 10-round fight.

 

Super prospect Jose Pedraza said, “I will never forget this experience. Puerto Ricans in New York are very good people and I want to go back next year and be with them again.”
tpr_parade_5“This was the best way to end a very special week for us. Team Puerto Rico each had strong tests and each won and demonstrated their world-class skills, “said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions.

More on Team Puerto Rico:

Team Puerto Rico Boxing is comprised of the decorated fighters: César “Junito” Seda, Jr. (20-1, 15ko’s), José “Sniper” Pedraza (2-0, 2KO’s), Thomas Dulorme (11-0, 10KO’s), Jonathan “Butter” Gonzalez (13-0, 13KO’s), Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (12-0, 10KO’s), Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez (19-1, 9KO’s), Kenny “Battlestar” Galarza (14-1 , 14KO’s) and Jorge “Machito” Maysonet (3-0, 2KO’s).

Team Puerto Rico was developed by promoters Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella, Javier Bustillo and Leon Margules in order to group the best young talent in Puerto Rico on one team. For more information, please visit www.teampuertoricoboxing.com.

 

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