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Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced

Posted on | June 11, 2011 | No Comments


Dec. 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (June 11, 2011) – Right after she registered her 30th career victory last night, promoter Lenny Fresquez announced that Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm will take on Anne Sophie Mathis — the top two pound-for-pound female boxers in the world — December 2 for “World Dominance,” at the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque.

 

Holm dominated all 10-rounds en route to unanimous decision (100-90 X 3) victory last night against aggressive Victoria Cisneros at Route 66 Casino Hotel.

 

Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs) will try to regain her IBA Welterweight title and WBAN Championship Belt in the 10-round main event against Mathis (23-1, 20 KOs), the WBO European Welterweight Champion from France. Holm-Mathis, presented by Fresquez Productions, is a modern day match-up between the consummate boxer, southpaw Holm, and knockout specialist, Mathis, who will be fighting outside of Europe for the first time.

 

“This has all the makings of an instant classic, potentially one of the greatest fights in women’s boxing history,” Fresquez said. “Holly has exhausted all of her competitive options in the U.S., fighting just about every legitimate title challenger – 11 world champions – and now she wants to test herself against the best European fighter, Ann Sophie Mathis. It promises to be a memorable night for boxing fans all over the world, not just women’s boxing fans.”

 

Holm’s only loss was in 2004 and she’s won 23 of 24 fights since with one draw. A multiple world champion in three different divisions (light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight), Holly has defeated all of the significant names in women’s boxing from the 140 through 154-pound classes, including Christy Martin, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St. John, Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich and Chevelle Hallback (twice).

 

Mathis is riding a 22-fight win streak, dating back to 1995 when she lost in her second pro fight, and she’s a two-time world light welterweight champion. December 2nd will mark the fifth anniversary of her first world title victory, in which she stopped previously unbeaten Myriam Lamare (13-0) for the WBA crown as well as the vacant EBU championship. Ann Sophie’s victims also include Couch, Yankovich, Ana Pascal and Nathalie Toro.

For more information about “World Dominance: Holm vs. Mathis” go on line towww.FresquezProductions.com.

 

Wrestling Links (6-11-11)

Posted on | June 11, 2011 | No Comments

Impact Wrestling: More mind-boggling booking
Baltimore Sun (blog)
I thought it was bad last week on Impact Wrestling when Eric Young (dressed up as a parody of The Great Muta) pinned Mr. Anderson, who just happens to be in the main event of this Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. On Thursday night’s episode, 
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US female wrestlers prep for 2012 Olympics
USA Today
By Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY — A new setup at the World Team Trials has America’s top female wrestlers weighing their best way to succeed at 2012 London Olympics. To ensure that the country’s top wrestler at each of the Olympics 
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Wrestling: Former Cyclone Varner earns spot on World team
DesMoinesRegister.com
The former Iowa State wrestling star dominated Chad Hanke in the 211-pound freestyle finals at the US World Team Trials on Friday. Varner qualified for the World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, in September. “Having to stay around 197 last year, 
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US Wrestling World Team Trials
USA Today
If the runner-up in the Challenge Tournament and the third place finisher in the Challenge Tournament did not meet, they wrestle for a true third place and a spot on the USA National Team. Coleman Scott, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC) dec. 
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Wrestler Kristie Davis keeps her Olympic dream alive
NewsOK.com
Former Oklahoma City University (OCU) wrestler Kristie Davis speaks to the press inside the Cox Convention Center before the US National Wrestling Trials on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman ORG XMIT: KOD Listening to a list of 
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Former NU wrestler Jordan Burroughs wins spot on U.S. World team
HuskerExtra.com
The explosive Burroughs looked more relaxed in the second match as he defeated Howe to make his first World Team in freestyle wrestling at 74 kilograms (163 pounds). He won the first match 1-0, 1-2, 3-2 before taking the second 3-1, 1-0. 
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Smackdown: Factions renewed and rejected
CANOE
Wrestling Roanoke, VA, is the site for wrestlers in need of help. World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton seeks therapy, Sheamus seeks vengeance, and Christian seeks a Peep-free path to the championship. The Corre could also use some professional 
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Seth Lisa recommended as head wrestling coach at Northampton Area High School
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Northampton Area High School reached back into its illustrious wrestling past Friday to hire a new coach. Seth Lisa, a 2001 graduate of Northampton, has been recommended to the Northampton Area School Board as the next wrestlingcoach by Northampton 
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The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
 

Sanderson Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Black Shoe Diaries
by jtothep on Jun 10, 2011 1:40 PM EDT in Penn State Wrestling Penn State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday evening. He received his plaque from Bobby Douglas, Sanderson’s legendary 
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Wrestling celebrity visits Baldwinsville
NewsChannel 9 WSYR
A man who’s best known for his work in the wrestling ring and on the big screen is performing Friday night in Syracuse. (WSYR-TV) Baldwinsville (WSYR-TV) – A man who’s best known for his work in the wrestling ring and on the big screen is performing 
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Blogs
Eric Simpson: Slaying Dragons, Wrestling God: Soldiers of Peace in 
By Eric Simpson
There is no indication however, that this imagery may justify the use of violence or coercion in the name of the Gospel. We are called, as Paul writes to Timothy, to fight the good fight of faith.
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TNA News: Impact Wrestling TV ratings are in for Thursday’s show 
TNA Impact Wrestling on Thursday, June 9 scored a 1.02 rating, down from last week’s 1.09 rating. Both of the most-recent episodes have been up against the NBA Finals. On cable TV Thursday night, Impact ranked #39 overall in total 
PWTorch.com

 

Web
411mania.com: Wrestling – Impact Wrestling Rating
TNA or Impact Wrestling is on a “mans channel” and you end up getting a shitty rating like that. Geez Maybe Smackdown and TNA Impact wrestling should switch 
www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/189774

 

LATEEF KAYODE, CHRIS AVALOS AND ART HOVHANNISYAN THE BIG WINNERS IN EXCITING SHOBOX TRIPLEHEADER

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SANTA YNEZ, CALIF. (June 10, 2011) – Lateef “Power” Kayode and Chris “The Hitman” Avalos each recorded impressive 10-round unanimous decision victories while Art “Lionheart” Hovhannisyan pulled off an equally impressive knockout upset against previously unbeaten Archie Ray Marquez on an exciting night of fights on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME®.

The unbeaten cruiserweight Kayode (17-0, 14 KOs) proved too much for a game Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey(20-3, 14 KOs) Friday night at the Chumash Resort Casino. Kayode controlled the entire fight and sent Godfrey to the canvas a total of three times, eventually winning by scores of 98-90, 97-90, 98-89.

With Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, Kayode has officially “graduated” from ShoBox, according to ShoBox color commentator and boxing expert Steve Farhood. “Kayode is what he is,” Farhood said. “Boxers are always going to give him trouble, but he graduated tonight. And now he can aim for bigger things than ShoBox, which is a compliment.”

Kayode, of Hollywood, Calif., by way of Lagos, Nigeria, knocked Godfrey to the floor in rounds one, five and nine with a devastating display of body shots and power punches to the head of Godfrey. “I thought we would finish (Godfey) off earlier, but he took some good shots,” Roach said. “It’s OK we went the distance. (Kayode) needs rounds. Overall I thought it was a good performance.”

Added Kayode, who won for the fifth time at Chumash and the third time in a row: “We said we were going to cut off the ring and that’s what we did. People here know what I can do now. They’ve seen what I can do. Now it’s on to bigger things.”

In an all-action super bantamweight tilt, Avalos (19-1, 15 KOs) took down the previously-unbeaten Khabir Suleymanov (11-1, 5 KO’s) of Hollywood, Calif., by way of Chelybinsk, Russia. The three judges scored it 95-92, 96-91, and 97-90 while Farhood had it 98-91 for Avalos, of Lancaster, Calif., who fought an aggressive, come-forward fight scoring a knockdown in the first round and overcoming a point deduction in a wild third round for hitting Suleymanov when he was down.

“He came at me with exactly what I expected,” said Avalos, who bloodied Suleymanov’s nose. “But we stuck with our game plan and it worked. I hurt him with my straight right several times.”

What’s next for Avalos, who suffered his first loss on ShoBox last August? “Whoever wants it,” he said. “Whoever wants it.”

“He didn’t hurt me,” Suleymanov said afterward. “I feel fine.”

In a lightweight co-feature that opened the telecast, Hovhannisyan (14-0, 8 KOs) sent Marquez (11-1, 1 NC, 7 KOs) of Albuquerque, N.M., down in the first round just the like other winners on the night and again in rounds three and five. But it was a devastating left hook that sent Marquez to his first defeat at 1:03 of the sixth round.

“I was just very confident I would win this fight,” said Hovhannisyan, of Glendale, Calif. “He’s good and he has speed but I never thought I’d lose. He’s undefeated but so am I.  I’m ready now for any fight. I’m ready for anyone.”

Added Farhood: “Hovhannisyan fought a very smart fight tonight. He sucked Marquez in and he drew him right into his web.”

Friday’s fights will be available On Demand beginning Monday, June 13 and ending Sunday, June 26.

Curt Meneffe called the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood serving as expert analyst. Gordon Hall was the executive producer of ShoBox with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. 

For information on SHOWTIME Sports Programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://www.sho.com/sports.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-11-11)

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The staff weighs in on UFC 131
ESPN
Six-foot-6, 240-pound John Olav Einemo hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts since 2006 and makes his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Dave Herman. Herman is a character, but there is no denying his potential in MMA. With finishes in 19 of his 20 
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ESPN
Ultimate Blogger
Sportsnet.ca
I started out doing a lot of amateur and pro kickboxing, and I’ve now had 23 professionalmixed martial arts fights. I have been in this position countless times before and I really feel at home in that Octagon now. Nothing fazes me. 
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Sportsnet.ca
 

UFC plays second fiddle to Stanley Cup
Yahoo! Sports
One of them asked White if he felt the day would when mixed martial arts would ever be as big as hockey. The implication was clear. In White’s mind, MMA, and particularly the UFC’s brand of it, had long since surpassed hockey in terms of relevance with 
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Pinoy MMA bets show wares
Manila Bulletin
Plomeda has fought 17 times, winning eight, drawing eight and losing one match in a local MMAoutfit. The main event of the card that will start at around 6 pm features Guam’s Roque Martinez who will defend his lightweight crown against Kevin “The Big 
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UFC 131: Jesse Bongfeldt: “Mixed Martial Arts Is My Guiding Light”
Bleacher Report
Long regarded as one of Canada’s most respected mixed martial artists, in the future, Jesse Bongfeldt will be looking to take his career to the next level. From May of 2003 to September of 2009, Bongfeldt, in 19 professional bouts—including victories 
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Bleacher Report
 

UFC 131 Fight Card: Looking at the Mysterious Jon Olav Einemo
Bleacher Report
Jon Olav Einemo is making his UFC debut tomorrow night at UFC 131 and his mixed martial arts re-debut after nearly five years away from the sport. He will challenge Dave Herman in a heavyweight battle. He comes into UFC 131 as one of the biggest 
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Bleacher Report
 

Dos Santos on meteoric rise to the top
Yahoo! Sports
He credits much of his quick rise to a chance meeting with mixed martial arts legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nogueira saw dos Santos working out and felt he had the athleticism and the composure to become an elite fighter. 
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Yahoo! Sports
 

“Summer Fight Night at the O” Set for July 23rd
KSPR
The O’Reilly Family Event Center will play host to its first championship boxing match on Saturday, July 23, when local product BJ Flores comes home to compete for a pair of title belts on a boxing/mixed martial arts card on the Drury campus. 
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Building A Better UFC Fighter: Firas Zahabi Guides Kenny Florian Towards 
SB Nation
Jun 10, 2011 – It would be really easy for Kenny Florian to continue doing what he’s done his whole mixed martial arts career. After all, his techniques, strategies, and training regiment earned him an 11-4 record in the UFC Octagon, two title shots, 
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SB Nation

 

Blogs
Mandate for Mixed Martial Arts in New York – Bloody Elbow
By Bloody Elbow
A special guest editorial by Stephen Koepfer, founder of NY MMA Now: Coalition to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York and what you can do to show your support.
Bloody Elbow

 

Team Puerto Rico Fighters Shine on Boricua Invasion I Undercard!

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On the ESPN-televised undercard, tonight at the Boricua Invasion I event at Roseland Ballroom in NYC, Team Puerto Rico’s Thomas Dulorme won his first professional title, the vacant NABA Welterweight Championship, tonight by way of a dominant 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley.

 

Carolina, Puerto Rico’s Dulorme (12-0, 10 KO’s) was in control all the way, even dropping Washington, DC’s Corley (37-18-1, 22 KO’s) with a left hook in the third round, but the cagey Corley kept it interesting by doing just enough to deny the monstrous punching Dulorme his eleventh consecutive knockout.

 

It was a learning experience for the highly promising puncher, who hadn’t seen round three since 2008. “I fought intelligently behind my jab so I could dominate the fight,” said Dulorme, post-fight. “Corley was looking for one big shot. That’s why I couldn’t put too much pressure on him. He’s a guy with a lot of experience, but I feel I fought a lot smarter than he did.”

 

Also on the undercard, but televised on ESPN Deportes, Team Puerto Rico super prospect Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (3-0, 3 KOs) put on a body punching clinic against Minot, North Dakota’s Tomi Archambault (1-2, 1 KO), stopping him in the first round (2:21).

 

A media darling in his homeland because of his enormous potential, Pedraza admitted he knew he had his man very early on. “I felt I had the fight after I connected the first punch. I already know I could knock him out.”

 

Pedraza’s co-promoter, Lou DiBella (along with Gary Shaw of Gary Shaw Productions) heaped lofty praise on his young prospect. “Jose is the most poised fighter I’ve seen since Oscar De la Hoya. He’s truly blessed.”

 

“I’m very happy to have this victory on ESPN,” Pedraza continued. “I was very well-prepared and tonight we saw the results.”

 

Saturday’s Boricua Invasion II will feature four more members of Team Puerto Rico: featherweight Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (12-0, 10 KOs) vs. Dat Nguyen; junior middleweight Jonathan “Mantequilla Gonzalez (12-0, 12 KOs) vs. Richard Gutierrez for the NABA and WBO Latino Youth Middleweight Championships; and light welterweight Hector Sanchez vs. Vincent Arroyo. Also scheduled for action are Team Puerto Rico light welterweight Jorge “Machito” Maysonet Jr. (3-0, 2 KOs); plus a special off-TV appearance by Puerto Rico-born light welterweight Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (15-0, 1 KO) of Brooklyn. The main bouts of Boricua Invasion II will be broadcast live on Showtime: The New Generation.

Tickets for Boricua Invasion II on Saturday, June 11 are priced at $200, $150, $85, and $55 and are available through Ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. On Saturday, doors will open at 7:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30.

For VIP Package tickets to both nights, please call DiBella Entertainment at 212-947-2577.

The Roseland Ballroom is located at 239 West 52nd Street in New York City.

All bouts are subject to change.

For more information, visit www.teampuertoricoboxing.com orwww.latinoboxing.com. For more information on the Roseland Ballroom, visitwww.roselandballroom.com.

 

 

Pro Wrestling Announcer and Media Personality Opens Official Website

Posted on | June 11, 2011 | No Comments


 

(Tampa, FL) – Hollywood Reporter, Hollywood Publicist and Media Expert and Pro Wrestling Ring Announcer, Shannon Rose’s website has been revamped, providing visitors with multi-dimensions in the world of communications, Hollywood News and the hard hitting world of professional wrestling.

 

The latest Rose offering is an animated short, made by a Rose fan.

 

The animation is posted on Rose’s Facebook fan page and can also be found by visitinghttp://goanimate.com/movie/0L4_wL96pqWo?utm_source=linkshare&uid=0dMnlAg5PCPU

 

Rose’s website, http://imshannonrose.com, is a cornucopia of videos; photo galleries featuring Rose with celebrities; news; celebrity links and a blog.

 

You’ll get an inside look at his career as a Pro Wrestling Ring Announcer which started at age 14, and bloomed into a featured spot as 1 of 3 Ring Announcers on EA Sports MMA Video Game.

 

Shannon posts wallpapers for his fans to enjoy featuring his Hollywood Report and Pro Wrestling careers.

 

“I enjoy being able to interact with fans digitally, whether it’s through my website or via social media, like my new Facebook fan page,” Rose says, adding that the feedback on the revamped website has been “phenomenal.”

 

Rose’s Facebook fan page is http://www.facebook.com/shannonrosefanpage

 

For more information on Shannon Rose visit http://imshannonrose.com

 

Fighting Back Against Money Laundering, Corrupt Banks, and The Medelling Cartel: Exclusive Audio Interview With Investigator and Author Robert Mazur

Posted on | June 10, 2011 | No Comments

Robert Mazur joins Host Rich Bergeron for this episode. Mazur is a former Undercover Federal Agent and Author of “The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar’s Medellin Cartel.” Mazur is a veteran undercover investigator, forensic nvestigator and acclaimed author. He is additionally a court certified expert in money laundering.

This is an edited portion of the entire interview. For more on Robert check out http://www.the-infiltrator.com/and search for the articles he mentions at the end of our conversation. For the full first portion of the interview go to:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pro-seblogdotcom

SERGIO PETTIS TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

Posted on | June 10, 2011 | No Comments

 

 

Description: Sergio Pettis“If I lose, it could determine my future…”

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA): Roufusport is the home for some of the top fighters in the sport of MMA, including UFC® fighters Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, Erik Koch, and “Danny Boy” Downes.

 

As the head trainer for one of the top gyms in the world, Duke Roufus feels a sense of responsibility to the future of the sport he loves so much, which is why he spends a considerable amount of time training youngsters just getting involved in MMA.

 

“I love to train the young guys. It’s really exciting to see the next crop of athletes developing before our eyes,” says Roufus.

 

One such fighter is Sergio Pettis, the brother of former WEC® Lightweight Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. At only 17 years old, Sergio has been training with Roufusport in preparation for a professional career as a fighter. Now, he’ll take the next step of his career, as he’ll compete for the Canadian Fighting Championship (CFC) in September in his first pro bout.

 

CFC President Giuseppe DeNatale exclaimed, “I’ve been hearing about the Pettis boys for several years now, and I know they’re both very, very talented. I’m excited and honored to have Sergio competing on our show, and I look forward to seeing him put on a great performance. It’s going to be a great night for fight fans.”

 

About his first professional fight, Sergio had this to say: “It’s going to mean a lot. If I lose, it could determine my future in the sport. And if I do well, it could be a huge boost. So there’s a lot of pressure on me, but I’m going to have to pull through.”

 

“Showtime” is also very excited about his brother’s pro debut: “It’s awesome. I set out in this sport to do that, to help pave the way for him. I think he’s going to have a very successful pro debut. And he’s going to make a big impact in this sport. The sport can be lucrative, and he’s going to take advantage of that. Sergio has a very, very bright future.”

 

Anthony continued, “He’s my main training partner, and he’s only 17 years old. Whether it’s me, Erik Koch, or Danny Downes, Sergio is holding his own against all of us in training. He’s going to be a monster, and he’s going to do huge things in MMA.”

 

Sergio, for his part, is grateful to have such a great team, including his brother, behind him. “It means a lot that my brother and the team have helped me like they have. They’ve always there for me. And Anthony always calms me down. I’ve gotten frustrated in some of my amateur bouts, and he’s done a great job at helping me keep my composure. It means a lot, and it helps me out a lot. He’s a good coach.

 

“I’d like to thank Coach Roufus, the fight team, my brother Anthony, and the CFC for giving me this opportunity. I plan to take advantage of it!”

 

 

For more information on Canadian Fighting Championship 7, please visithttp://www.canadianfighting.com/

 

For more information on Roufusport, please visit http://milwaukeemma.com/.

 

About Roufusport
Roufusport is run by famed kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and his business partner Scott Joffe. It is a world class brand that includes a state-of-the-art training facility, fight team, and MMA promotion, the North American Fighting Championship.

 

Roufus is one of the most recognizable MMA and striking coaches in North America, and is considered to be one of the top trainers of Muay Thai kickboxing outside of Thailand. Roufus also runs the Roufusport Fight Club team, which includes UFC® stars Alan Belcher, Patrick Barry, Anthony Pettis (of the famous “Showtime Kick” off the cage), Ben Rothwell, Erik Koch and “Danny Boy” Downes.

 

Former students include former UFC® Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver, The Ultimate Fighter® season one star Stephan Bonnar, and UFC® veterans Matt Mitrione and Jesse Lennox.

 

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