Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-11-11)
Citizen Cain: Heavyweight champ Velasquez is UFC’s ideal ambassador for its … Washington Post That’s because Cain Velasquez probably would be using his education degree from Arizona State if his mixed martial arts career hadn’t taken off. In a sport that’s widely — and incorrectly — thought to be practiced entirely by ruffians and miscreants, … See all stories […]
UFC Newsletter (11-10-11)
It’s Time – Velasquez vs dos Santos This Saturday Night Live On FOX The heavyweight title is on the line, and it’s live and free this Saturday night! Champion Cain Velasquez battles fellow slugger Junior dos Santos – UFC on FOX – Saturday, Nov. 12 – Live at 9pm ET / 6pm PT UFC […]
Fight Report: Lynes Beats Purdy To Become Two Time Champ, Rising Stars Ryder and Ochieng Shine
Photos and Report by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former British, European and IBO World Champ champ Colin Lynes added the second Lonsdale belt to his collection, after comprehensively beating defending champ Lee Purdy in a storming war at York Hall, last night. The scintillating British title battle was a fitting finale to an evening of […]
The Loss of a Legend: Joe Frazier Tribute
By: Patrick McElligott The death of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier is a loss for more than the boxing community and the world of sports, for “Smokin’ Joe” represented a significant part of what was solid and dependable in American culture during an era of turmoil and social unrest. While far too many professional athletes […]
LYNES TAKES PURDY’S TITLE IN YORK HALL THRILLER
Hornchurch man becomes oldest British Welterweight champ Colin Lynes produced a fantastic display against Lee Purdy to take the British Welterweight title with a majority decision in a York Hall classic. The 33 year-old is the oldest British champion at the weight and belied the nine-year age gap between him and the title holder by […]
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 […]
Trainer Orlando Cuellar believes Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira has marketing potential to be Brazilian Oscar de la Hoya
Undefeated middleweight prospect makes ShoBox debut Friday night vs. Xavier Tolliver in El Paso MIAMI (Nov. 9, 2011) – Unbeaten, 21-year-old middleweight Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira, according to his head trainer Orlando Cuellar, has the potential to be a Brazilian version of Oscar de la Hoya. Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs) makes his nationally […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-9-11)
Mixed martial arts goes mainstream with Saturday’s national network broadcast San Jose Mercury News By Mark Emmons memmons@mercurynews.com Mixed–martial arts, the violent combat sport once relegated to the American sporting scene’s back alleys, is about to go Main Street. “The world is ready for us,” said Dana White, the brash head of Ultimate … See all stories on this […]
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