Boxing Links (6-6-11)

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New Zealand’s Hard-Hitter, on the Rugby Field and in the Ring New York Times A supremely talented athlete who has turned his hand to rugby league, rugby union and now boxing, “SBW” causes a stir wherever he goes, whatever he does. On the rugby field his passing and amazing ability to offload the ball have won over many rugby … See all stories on this topic »

Jump rope hops the schoolyard, boxing gym Reuters Aspiring boxer Ryan Martins jumps rope during a training session at a gymnasium under the Alcantara Machado viaduct in the Mooca neighborhood of Sao Paulo, in this March 16, 2011 file photo. By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters Life! … See all stories on this topic »

Gold for Welsh boxer McGoldrick AFP “The decision comes following the removal of Manju Wanniarachchi from the results after the Sri Lankan boxer was found guilty of an anti-doping violation at the Delhi Games,” it said in a statement. “McGoldrick, who, at 18, was the youngest member of… See all stories on this topic » AFP

Video: Arum figures Mayweather was smart to turn down $65 million to fight … USA Today By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Boxing promoter Bob Arum is always worth listening to because he is liable to say anything. In a recent interview with Elie Seckbach, Arum claims that Floyd Mayweather Jr., turned down $65 million to fight his client Manny … See all stories on this topic » USA Today

Monday Morning Recap Fight News Chavez is highly marketable, and boxing is a business. His fights are fun to watch, although Saturday’s gruelling bout wasn’t much fun for either boxer. Both men suffered in the fight. The scoring of the two California judges was fair, 114-114 on one … See all stories on this topic »

Sugar Ray Leonard’s Fight ‘In And Out Of The Ring’ NPR 5:00 pm ET Enlarge AP Welterweight boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, pictured above in August 1979, laughs as he tapes his hands before a workout in the boxing ring at the community center in Capitol Heights, Md. AP Welterweight boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, … See all stories on this topic »

Froch vs Ward in Super Six World Boxing Classic Final Examiner.com Fortunately for boxing fans, they do have three judges. Uratani was overruled by judges John Stewart (117-111) and Mark Green (116-112). “It was very tough. He’s a guy you hit and nothing happens,” admitted Froch. “If you can imagine sparring an oak … See all stories on this topic »

Zbikowski hopes to resume boxing after NFL career Chicago Tribune Ravens and former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski is putting his boxing career on hold. (Abel Uribe/Tribune) The Baltimore Sun reports: Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens hopes to resume boxing after his NFL career is over. … See all stories on this topic »

Kessler gets good ratings for Boudla; Price serving as Haye sparring partner … EastsideBoxing.com “It is a clear indication about how much excitement and interest there is in boxing in Denmark. We are working hard to find the next Mikkel Kessler on our TV2 Fight Night shows and these viewing figures are very encouraging.” Frederik Lauesen, Head of … See all stories on this topic »

Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Christy Martin – How Much Can One woman endure? BoxingInsider.com (blog) The boxing world applauded her courage and determination. This would be win #50. A proud milestone in an illustrious career. A fight with Dakota Stone was scheduled for March 12, 2011. This would be a rematch of their 2009 encounter, which Christy won.… See all stories on this topic »

 

Edison Miranda and Badou Jack Dominate in Atlantic City

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Two of Warriors Boxing’s fighters scored exciting victories on the undercard of WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch’s majority decision victory over Glen Johnson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday night, as power punching sensation Edison “Pantera” Miranda returned to the ring with unanimous eight-round decision (80-73, 79-73 and 79-73) over Pittsburgh’s Rayco “War” Saunders and Warriors Boxing newest young prospect Badou Jack “The Ripper” of Sweden scored a very impressive TKO 5 (1:30) over Bronx, New York’s Hajro Sujak.

Making his debut in a higher weight division, Miranda (33-5, 29 KOs) showed all the traits that made him a fan favorite the world over. Power, showmanship, aggression. He hurt Saunders (20-13-2, 8 KO’s) badly in round three with a series of clubbing right hands. After that the Pennsylvania native Saunders fought a more safety-first style.

After an even first round, Jack’s combination punching began to take its toll on the face of the tough New Yorker, Sujak (6-2, 2 KO’s). True to his nickname, Jack (6-0, 5 KO’s) ripped hard body shots, softening Sujak up for face-smashing hooks and uppercuts.

“Both guys looked great tonight,” said Warriors Boxing President, Leon Margules. “Edison came back and showed he still has it against a durable veteran and Badou Jack made his first fight in the US a memorable one, as he put a beating on his opponent.”

Both fighters, says Margules, will be back in action in the near future.

“Edison will probably appear on TV next, on his way to winning the light heavyweight championship. And for Badou Jack, the goal will be to keep him busy and let fans all around the country have their first look at this terrific prospect from Sweden.”

For more information, visit www.warriorsboxing.com.

Recap: Carl Froch vs Glen Johnson – Super Six World Boxing Classic – SHOWTIME Sports

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Junior Witter Interview – Junior Talks Prizefighter, Lynes, El Maachi Plus More

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Interview by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

Last week I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of the UK’s most decorated Champions – former multi British, Commonwealth, European Union, European, WBF, WBU  and WBC Light Welterweight Champion – Junior Witter at the Prizefighter-Welterweights II promo shoot at the Sky Television Studios in Osterley.

This Tuesday night Junior will be back in action at the aforementioned Prizefighter – Welterweights II along with former foe, European and IBO World Champion Colin Lynes, former British Champion Kevin McIntyre, current International Master Champion Yassine El Maachi, former European title challenger Peter McDonagh, former British Masters title challenger Nathan Graham and unbeaten prospects John Wayne Hibbert and Bobby Gladman.

I’m sure that Junior doesn’t need any introduction to any boxing fan anywhere in the World, as he’s fought nearly every big name out there at Light Welter, but here is his brief(ish) championship bio.

His first title came on his thirteenth professional outing, unlike most it wasn’t a domestic area title, no not Junior he went straight in for a World title, the WBF version, and won it. His victim, sorry his opponent, nah I was right the first time, was former British and Commonwealth title challenger Malcolm Melvin. The fight lasted just four minutes and thirty three seconds before Junior knocked out Melvin to claim his first pro championship title.

Just over a year later Junior stepped up to the plate and challenged Zab ‘Super’ Judah for his IBF title, on the undercard of Mike Tyson versus Lou Savarese.

Junior received the call, to face Judah, with just nine days notice but still took the fight.  It was a cracking fight but Junior’s lack of time to prepare came into play and after twelve hard fought rounds all the judges cards read in favour of the Champion.

This, his first loss, caused Junior to take a long hard look at his future, in doing so Junior and his team decided to to change tack and target another World title shot, but via the more traditional route, via Domestic and European titles.

Six fights after the loss to Zab Judah see Junior make his first challenge for a domestic title, the vacant British Light Welterweight belt against Alan Bosworth. Having enough time to prepare for the fight showed as Junior cruised to an early victory, having stopped Bosworth in the forty fifth second of the third round.

Junior’s very next fight see him add the Commonwealth belt to his collection, following the second round stoppage of Ghanaian Champion Laatekwei Hammond.

Two second round stoppages followed, the first over Lucky Sambo in a non-championship bout and then over Giuseppe Lauri  in a WBO title eliminator, before Junior challenged, and beat, Juergen Haeck for the European Union crown.

Another couple of non-championship fights followed, against Fred Kinuthia and Oscar Hall – both wins for Junior by stoppage finishes, before Junior challenged Salvatore Battaglia for the vacant European title. No surprise here Junior lifted the belt with a second round stoppage finish.

Yet another second round stoppage victory, over Krzysztof Bienas, followed on Junior’s first defense of the European title.

Junior’s first fight of 2005 see him not only successfully defend his Commonwealth title, against Lovemore N’dou, but in doing s also win the WBC World Light Welterweight Title eliminator.

His second fight of the year see him successfully defend his European crown against Andriy Kotelnik. Which set him up nicely for his final fight of the year against fellow Prizefighter – Welterweights II competitor Colin Lynes.

Domestically this was a massive fight with Junior’s British, Commonwealth and European titles all on the line. Junior came through in flying colours to retain the titles by unanimous points decision – 117-112, 116-112 and 115-114.

It was almost a year before Junior was back in action, and having cleaned up the domestic scene his eyes were firmly on a major World title. On the 15th September 2006 at Alexandra Palace in London Junior took on Washington DC’s former WBO Light Welterweight World Champion DeMarcus Corley for the vacant WBC World title.

Junior plain bedazzled and frustrated Corley throughout twelve tension filled rounds, after which the judges scorecards read 118-112, 117-111 and 116-114 all in favour of the British star.

2007 see Junior convincingly defend his crown twice, the first time against WBO Inter-Continental champion Arturo Morua ended with a ninth round stoppage.  Hs second defense see him finish former WBA World champion Vivian Harris with a spectacular seventh round knockout.

For his third defense Junior came face to face with the formidable Timothy Bradley – the current unified WBC & WBO Champion. Junior fought with the heart of a Tiger  but Bradley proved too good for him. Junior survived a scare in the sixth round, after a massive overhand right sent him to the canvas, to lose by a close  112-115, 114-113 and 115-113 split decision.

Six months later Junior was in action at York Hall, where he will be again on Tuesday night for Prizefighter – Welterweights II, for a non-championship ten rounder against former Argentinean Champion Victor Hugo Castro. Yet another early short day in the office for Junior as after just one minute and ten seconds into the third round he sent Castro to the canvas for the second and final time.

Nine months later Junior was back on the Championship trail, this time it was Saint Louis, USA’s then unbeaten star Devon Alexander in the opposing corner. It was a seriously tough test, but one Junior was more than capable of undertaking. Unfortunately the fight was cut short when Junior was forced to retire on the stall at the end of the eighth due to a serious injury to his left hand.

It would be eighteen long months before Junior returned to the ring, and his final title challenge to date. In February this year Junior winged his way across the Atlantic to face Canadian Champion Victor Lupo Puiu, for the WBC International Silver Welterweight Title,  at the Hershey Centre in Ontario, Canada.

Witter’s Welterweight debut didn’t quite go to plan, as at the end of the ten round championship bout the judges scorecards read 95-94, 97-91 and 96-93 in favour of the Romanian born Canadian.

So there you have it, we’re bang up to date, well sort of. Junior has been drawn to face Nathan Graham in the first round of Prizefighter – Welterweights II on Tuesday night.  OK so now we are up to date, so without further ado I am proud to present a Prizefighter Q&A with Junior Witter.

Rio – Thank you for talking with me today. My first question is what are your thoughts on the Prizefighter series?

Junior – It’s an interesting idea, it’s good, tests you. It’s a completely different game to a normal boxing title fight.

It brings the less talented on to a more level playing field with the talented, especially when you are talking about fighters like me who use skill, timing., accuracy, that sort of boxer, it takes it away from them and gives it to the less skillful fighters.

At the same time if you are quick, accurate, sharp and powerful you’ve got that power to make it all good.

Rio – The Prizefighter format is a maximum of three three round fights in quick succession,  six of your last seven fights were twelve round World title fights and fifteen of your last seventeen fights were title fights, a mix of commonwealth, European and World titles. How do you see yourself making the transition to three rounders?

Junior – It’s not going to be a problem, because the way I’ve trained for it. With sparring the way Dom (Dominic Ingle) pushed me. Sparring I’ve had Kell Brook, Kid Gallahad, all the other names. It works, we’ve done short, sharp, fast and they’ve hammered me.

It’s just the way I train in the gym, hammer people and they hammer you. The idea is not to get beat so with that I’ll be OK, it’ll all be good.

Rio – You’re still right up there at the top and used to competing for titles. It seems that the winner Prizefighter gets a title shot shortly after, did that influence your decision to take part?

Junior – I wanted to do it anyway. I’ve always wanted to do it since I first heard about it because I like fighting, I like boxing, I like the action and it’s three fights in one night.

I can remember back in the amateurs fighting two fights in one night. Yeah it’s hard work and it’s pressure. I enjoy that and that’s what it’s going to do for me so yeah I wanted it.

I’ll get another title fight after this one, most definitely.

Rio – OK, now onto your thoughts on the other fighters in the competition, firstly an old foe Colin Lynes.

Junior – He’s done well for himself, been up, been down. He’s a good fighter, he’s a little bit awkward but on a bad night myself he couldn’t beat me in a twelve rounder but in three rounds, well.

I’ve got no worries about him myself, I’m not worried about any of the fighters because you can’t concentrate on any particular fight because you don’t know who you are going to get. Up to now all I’ve done is concentrate on myself, which is what I like doing anyway.

Rio – Another former Champion is next, Kevin McIntyre, what’s your thoughts on him?

Junior – He was British Champion, out of all them the last fighter I see was Kevin McIntyre and that was against Kell Brook and he struggled with the power and you all know how hard I can hit, I’ve got no worries.

Rio – OK, we’ll move onto Yassine El Maachi then.

Junior – What, he’s got a big mouth. He has he’s got a big mouth, he thinks he’s the bee’s knees. I mean the difference is I know what I know, I’m not thinking, I’m not saying one day I’m going to be there, I am there, been there and I’ll be back on top again so who you name out of all of them I’m not bothered, I’m not worried about any of them.

Rio – Next up is someone you know well, Nathan Graham, what’s your thoughts on him?

Junior – That’s right. He looks in good shape, he boxed one of my friends, he beat him.

He’s awkward but he’s a completely different fighter to me so him beating him didn’t mean anything. If I get him I’ll just take it as it comes.

Rio – OK, your thoughts on Peter McDonagh?

Junior – He’s been around, he’s been out speeded before. He’s a good fighter but he hasn’t boxed anyone with my speed, my size and my accuracy.

Forget the power yeah he’d been outworked before because they were to fast for him. I’m faster.

Rio – John Wayne Hibbert’s next, your thoughts on him?

Junior – Decent enough fighter but he’s never really been tested.

Rio – Last but not least your thoughts on Bobby Gladman

Junior – I don’t know much about him other than he’s unbeaten.

Rio – Thank you so much for talking to me today, is there anything else you would like to add.

Junior – I’m not disrespecting anybody in it because everyone that’s in it it is in it because they’ve done something and it’s giving them a chance.

Everybody has a chance but I know what I’ve got, the best chance and all I’m going to do is concentrate on being the best I can and win on the night.

Prizefighter – Welterweights II, featuring Junior Witter, Yassine El Maachi, Colin Lynes, Kevin McIntyre, John Wayne Hibbert, Bobby Gladman, Nathan Graham and Peter McDonagh, takes place at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London on Tuesday 7th June 2011.

VASQUEZ TAKES OUT DAILEY IN FOUR TO HIGHLIGHT ROUND 3 AT HARRAH’S IN CHESTER, PA—FIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON GFL.TV

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Ferrante and Brown score knockouts; Ocasio, Jenkins, Nelson & Tiberi score wins

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CHESTER, PA (June 6, 2011)—This past Friday night, popular Lightweight Victor Vasquez got back into the win column as he scored a fourth round stoppage over Gustavo Dailey in a rematch that highlight a terrific seven bout card at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa.

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Vaaquez pounded Dailey’s body throughout the fight before landing a right to the top of the head that sent Dailey wobbling to the canvas.  When he rose to his feet the referee stopped the fight.

In the co-feature, Tony Ferrnate was systematic in taking out Joe Park at 2:47 of round four of their scheduled six round bout.

Ferrante was coming off a devastating stoppage loss in January showed no ill effects of that fight and was very aggressive in getting his tenth victory.

Other winners include local favorites Angel Ocasio; Fred Jenkins Jr. (who defeated Todd Erikkson in a bout where Erikkson took the bout on less than one day’s notice); Joey Tiberi and the Naim Nelson.

FULL RESULTS:

6 Rounds Lightweights—Victor Vasquez (13-5-2, 7 KO’s) 135 lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO 4 (2:46) over Gustavo Dailey (4-12) 133 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA

6 Rounds Light Heavyweights—Tony Ferrante (10-2, 5 KO’s) 175 lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO 4 (2:47) over Joe Park (8-6) 174 lbs of Florence, SC

4 Rounds Lightweights—Angel Ocasio (5-0) 135 lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Randolph Scott (0-4) 134 lbs of Salisbury, MD…scores were 40-35; 39-36; 39-364

4 Rounds—Middleweights Rashad Brown (4-0, 2 KO’s) 162 lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO 1 (2:59) over Phillip Burnette (2-3) 157 lbs of Myrtle Beach, SC

4 Rounds Super Middleweights—Fred Jenkins Jr. (2-0) 165 lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Todd Erikkson (3-6-2) 166 ½ lbs of Dover, NJ…scores were 39-37 on all cards

4 Rounds Lightweights—Joey Tiberi (4-0) 135 lbs of Newark, DE U DEC over Jonathan Ocassio (0-8) 132 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA…scores were 40-36; 39-37; 39-37

Naim Nelson (1-0) 140 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Kywame Hill (1-8) 143 lbs of Philadelphia, PA…scores were 40-36 on all cards

 

 

Fight Report: Search & Destroy, York Hall June 4th

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by: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

Saturday’s Search & Destroy was set to be an historic occasion right from the off, as the  event was being promoted by the youngest professional boxing promoter ever, twenty year old Olivia Goodwin.

Considering her tender years Olivia put on one heluva show, initially the event was planned as a sixteen bout double title show but as is the professional game there were a few dropouts, including the planned British Masters title fight between Toks Owoh and Tony Conquest. On the night ended up as still with a whooping thirteen fight card crammed to the gills with quality, closely matched bouts and all the razzmatazz you would expect from a major Championship event.

Headlining the show see Thamesmead’s Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett making his first defense of the International Masters Lightweight title he won in spectacular style,  stopping Mark Alexander in just 96 seconds, back in September.

Barrett’s opponent was the former Kenyan Champion Geoffrey ‘The Tiger’ Munika, a dangerous opponent who had held British Welterweight Champion Lee Purdy to a draw previously.

The first round started quite slow, after about a minute or so Barrett was the first to dip his toes in the water, letting rip with a solid jab quickly followed by a solid left hook. Munika tried to respond but before he could Barrett let rip with a double handed attack ending with a massive overhand left that shook the Kenyan to the core. How Munika stayed on his feet God only knows, but he did and managed to stay out of too much trouble to see out the round.  Easy round to score as Ryan was on top most of the round.

The knock down may not have come in the first round but it sure did in the second, and it came fast. Barrett was out of the blocks in a flash, Munika had barely got three foot from his corner before the first of Barrett’s exocets hit the target. The Kenyan dipped and swayed in an attempt to avoid the wave after wave of big lefts and rights raining down on him, then just as he tried to respond with a jab he got caught by a massive left that sent him back towards the ropes and crashing to the canvas.

The shot was massive and no one really expected Munika to recover, but he did. As soon as Munika was on his feet Barrett went back on the attack and an early finish looked on the cards. Wrong, Munika decided to stand and trade before turning to more savvy defensive tactics to see the round out. 10-8 round to Barrett.

The third, fourth and fifth rounds the pace slowed, as Barrett had switched to long game tactics, and some nice tidy boxing came from both men. In all rounds the most most work and meaningful shots were all from Barrett, earning him the rounds easily.

Going into the sixth Barrett was already five rounds and a knockdown up and looked to be cruising to an easy victory, that is until the unthinkable happened. Early on in the sixth both started mixing it up on the inside, Barrett looked comfortably in control but in a flash things would change.

The crowd jumped to their feet in unison as the Londoner collapsed onto to all fours, following receiving a short, sharp left to the body.  Barrett was clearly in a lot of discomfort, the paramedics and doctor rushed into the ring as referee Ken Curtis waved the fight off.

Following receiving the International Master Lightweight belt, from the Masters Organisation’s supremo Bruce Baker, Geoffrey Munika said, “Ryan Barrett is a good fighter, he handled me well today but I got him with a lucky punch. He’s a good fighter.

Now I’m talking with Danny and my other trainer and I want the Commonwealth title now. I’ve been in this boxing business four years now so I would like to fight someone like Derry Matthews, yeah I want the Commonwealth title.”

The main support for the title fights was due to pit the talented London based Dutch Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker against equally tough Hari ‘H Bomb’ Miles. However due to spraining his ankle on Thursday the bout was called off.

In place of this highly anticipated Balker-Miles bout the main support instead see Dunstable’s Mark ‘Pee Wee’ Adams take on Guildford’s Louis Byrne.

Adams has the reputation of being something of a knockout artist, having won seven of his ten wins on the unlicensed circuit by KO. However Byrne is as savvy as they come and knows how to stay out of trouble when needs be.

All four rounds were closely contested, so close that I personally scored two of the rounds even. The action was nonstop both protagonists taking turns to attack. There were no real outstanding exchanges, just first class boxing from the pair, much to the crowds delight. At the end of the bout the referee raised Adam’s hand in victory. I’m not sure of the margin as Adam’s huge support were so loud I couldn’t hear the result!

As I have previously stated Olivia had put together a stacked card featuring the cream of London and Home Counties fighters. There were some seriously great fights, like Weise-Fox, Adams-Ziausys and Woodgate-Monteith, that really deserve a much more in-depth report than I can give due to space constraints, I only hope that my short reports below get across just how good these fights were, as were every other bout on the night, just those three, and Billy Cayzer’s performance, really were exceptional.

NATHAN WEISE Vs. AARON FOX

Fox was originally due to fight Weise’s TKO Gym mate Sam Standing, but due to him coming in a whooping fifteen pounds over the weight limit some quick switching of opponents came into to play.

Weise made his welcome return, after eighteen months out due to a near career ending shoulder injury, to the ring in some style.

Weise took the fight to Fox right from the opening bell, he danced around Fox picking him off with beautiful crisp jabs. Fox would respond, but more often than not without much effect as Weise would have moved out of range.

Both the first and second rounds were more or less a pure boxing exhibition by Weise, with Fox have limited success in return. Round three see Weise step up a gear, utilising his packed arsenal punches to full effect.

For the final round Weise really went to town and a stoppage win looked on the cards. About midway through the round Fox found himself corralled against the ropes. Weise clinically took him apart, landing massive double handed shots to the body and head. The combinations thrown were crisp and effective. Fox was in serious trouble and Weise looked formidable.

Surprisingly Weise never went in for the kill instead he played with Fox like a cat with a mouse until the final bell and secure a tidy 40-36 points victory.

On any other show this would easily be the Fight of the Night, but there was one that just pipped it.

MICHAEL DEVINE Vs. DAN CARR

Both the first rounds see Luton’s Michael ‘The Real Chunky’ Devine out class Trowbridge’s ‘Dirty’ Dan Carr. Throughout the rounds Devine was divine (I know I used this in a previous report on him, but he was). He picked his shots and executed them perfectly, even when Carr would use his patented bullying tactics. Devine easily controlled the often wild and erratic Carr with ease to take both rounds.

Round three was another cracking round in similar ilk to the previous two, marred only by ‘Dirty’ Dan’s deciding to let rip with one more shot well after the final bell.

After receiving a good talking to from the referee Carr went on the attack big time. Devine kept his cool utilising his jab to keep the ever advancing Carr at arms length, before stepping forward to let rip with yet another heavy hook or straight right.

Midway through Devine had had enough and instead stood his ground and slugged it out toe to toe before lithely stepping back and letting rip with a massive overhand right whistled by Carr’s ear. If that had landed it would surely have been lights out for Carr. Devine returned to his previous tactics to see the fight out. No surprise when the score card was read out, 40-37 in favour of Michael Devine.

SAM STANDING Vs. JOHNNY GREAVES

The replacement opponent for Plumstead’s Sam Standing, with Aaron Fox being pulled for being fifteen pounds over the weight limit, was West Ham’s Johnny Greaves.

Greaves must have been mightily peeved at being called in at late notice as he went for it hammer and tongs right from the start. Standing kept a cool head to outbox the ever charging Greaves at bay.

Throughout the bout Greaves would try to bully and push his younger opponent, but Standing stuck to his game plan and boxed beautifully to take the victory by a tidy 40-37 points.

ALI ADAMS Vs. REMIGIJUS ZIAUSYS

Prior to the start of the bout there was a minute’s silence in remembrance to Ali Adams’ Father who passed away last month. After which London based Iraqi Adams said he was dedicating the fight to his late Father.

Adams, who was a previous quarter finalist in Prizefighter – Heavyweights, rocketed from his corner as the bell rang and landed a massive right that sent the Lithuanian reeling back to the ropes. Adams stepped forward and continued the assault. Ziausys returned some heavy shots of his own in a vein attempt to stop the ever forward rolling Adams juggernaut.

For the full four rounds Ziausys attempted to stand his ground as Adams showcased his fully loaded Arsenal of punches. So often the crowd jumped to their feet shouting Ali, Ali, Ali, as Adams set about the Lithuanian, you could have been forgiven in thinking that you were at a Muhammad Ali fight in the sixties. Mind you Adams’ performance was not that different to one of those by  ‘The Greatest’ himself.

No surprise then that Adams takes the win by a shutout 40-36 points victory or that this fight gets my award as the Fight of the Night.

DAN WOODGATE Vs. SABIE MONTEITH

Another Fight of the Night contender featured Minster, Kent’s Dan ‘Woody’ Woodgate against the very, very tough battler Sabie Monteith.

After a fairly slow start the fight soon turned into outright war, after Monteith made his intentions crystal clear late in the first round by letting rip with a huge roundhouse, which if it landed had that much force it would have been lights out for Woodgate for sure.

Woodgate made a mental note and then proceeded to punish Monteith fully, for the rest of the first round and the following three Woodgate. The punishment was dealt out in formidable style. As the rounds progressed it was clear these two just didn’t like each other and in the fourth and final round, which has to be Round of the Night, was plain mayhem – think Gatti-Ward and you’ll have an idea just how good this round was. I loved it.

At the end of four bloody, for Moneith who had been cut in the third round by a vicious right hand, rounds Woody was rewarded by a much deserved shutout 40-36 points victory.

Prior to the Woodgate-Monteith bout promoter Olivia Goodwin was joined in the ring by ‘Magnificent’ Kevin Mitchell, outstanding Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng and cancer sufferer Jamie Woods.

Erick spoke briefly about his upcoming English title challenge whilst Kevin spoke about his date with destiny against John Murray on July 9th as well as of his friend Jamie who is battling cancer. After which Jamie received a standing ovation from the assembled crowd.

Erick and Kevin were not the only local stars in the audience, so were former European Bantamweight Champion Ian ‘Dappa’ Napa, Scott and Vinny Woolford, Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams, undisputed (WBA,IBF, WBC) Welterweight Champion Lloyd Honeyghan, Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp and many many more.

OK, now back to the action.

DANNY CONNOR Vs. DANNY DONTCHEV

Tooting’s Danny Dontchev was really fired up for the bout against Mitcham’s Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor, no testing the waters in this one, Dontchev went straight on the attack. However Connor wasn’t fazed one iota and stuck to his game plan and boxed his way out of trouble.

Connor, who recently got his first pro-win over Duane Grimes, has really come on a pace and endeavoured to control the hard charging Dontchev with crisp sharp jabs and superior movement.

As the rounds went on Dontchev became increasingly frustrated at being so easily picked off, by the relatively inexperienced Connor, and started to let rip with massive bombs. The only problem was most didn’t reach the target, Connor would move fluidly around him and pick him off with either sharp jabs or a double handed flurry.

Saying that I found it hard to score most of the rounds as they were just too close to call and I wasn’t too surprised when the score was read out as 40-38 in favour of Connor, but Dontchev clearly was as he raised his arms to mock the decision and then proceeded to parade around the ring to receive the plaudits of the crowd.

KRIS AGYEI-DUA Vs. LUKE OSMAN

Chelsea’s excellent Kris Agyei-Dua got his third pro outing off to a cracking start.and dominated Treharris’ Luke Osman throughout the first round. in the second round Osman took the fight to Agyei-Dua, which suited him just fine. The pair often just stood toe to toe slugging in out much to the crowd’s delight.

The third and fourth rounds was more of the same, with control passing back and forth. Osman would push forward, occasionally backing Agyei-Dua on to the ropes, before letting rip with double handed exocets. Problem for Osman was that Agyei-Dua would duck and weave  before letting rip with solid right hand counter punches.

It was a cracking fight that came so close to be included in my Fight of the Night shortlist and I have to admit I wasn’t surprised that it was a closely scored bout, 39-38 in favour of Agyei-Dua, as it was a fairly evenly fought bout.

WILLIAM CAYZER Vs. MATT SEAWRIGHT

Stoppage of the Night award has to go to debuting Billy Cayzer, for his magnificent performance and exceptional finishing, over Tamworth’s Matt Seawright,

There’s not much to say on this, except to praise the eighteen year old for his mature performance and clinical punching. For two minutes and fifty nine seconds young Cayzer dealt with the hard charging veteran with ease and the finish, well what can I say but it was the most vicious left hook to the body, and it was no surprise that the referee instantly waved the fight off as it was clear Seawright was in no condition to continue.

BRETT O’CALLAGHAN Vs. MATT SCRIVEN

In his short career nineteen year old Brett O’Callaghan doesn’t seem to get many breaks, on his debut back in December he had a last minute switch of opponent and got the highly experienced Billy Smith, on Saturday he got yet another seasoned pro to contend with in Nottingham’s Matt Scriven.

The Scriv was in no mood to give the youngster from Holloway an easy night and went to work hard and fast. O’Callaghan though is as savvy as they come and played the long game with neat jabs and clever footwork.

O’Callaghan remained cool, calm and collected throughout, The Scriv just couldn’t wind him up, and into a slugging match, no matter how hard he tried, O’Callaghan just stuck to his game plan and his boxing was pure artistry. No surprise that the referee scored this one as a shutout 40-36 points win for young Brett O’Callaghan.

I have to make a quick comment as the report just doesn’t get across just how good young Brett O’Callaghan is. In my between rounds notes I praised him so highly for his exceptional boxing, and rightly so.

I have to say I believe that I am lucky enough to be watching  a young man who is going to become one of the biggest stars in the sport in a few years. I really feel this kid can go all the way to the top, he has it all plus he has the world class team of Alec Wilkey and Johnny Eames guiding him.

EDER KURTI Vs. JODY MEIKLE

Yet another fight that on any other night would be right up there on my Fight of the Night contenders list. Mind you every fight I’ve seen Woolwich’s Eder Kurti in is a real cracker. On Saturday Kurti had Scuntrhorpe’s Jody Meikle to contend with, no easy fight this for sure.

The first round was a closely fought affair, neither really going to town as both protagonists were clearly sizing the other up.

Round two and three were something else altogether though as they both really livened up. They went at each other hammer and tongs, Meikle turned up the wick first, and promptly must have regretted it as Kurti doesn’t mess around. A full scale war ensued which produced some of the best exchanges of the night, as well as some of the scrappiest.

The final round was all Kurti for me, don’t get me wrong Meikle was in there just Kurti was magnificent. He was picking his punches and landing them at will. He pulled out every weapon from his extensive Arsenal and used them to maximum effect. Body shots, hooks, uppercuts and some sensational combinations. I was surprised that this fight went the distance as Kurti landed a couple of massive left hands that would have stopped most, just Meikle one tough cookie.

No surprise again with the scoring – 39-37 in favour of Eder Kurti.

DIEGO BURTON Vs. IAIN JACKSON

The opening bout of the night see Peckham’s Diego Burton debut against Brighton’s Iain Jackson.

Not surprisingly the first round see both lads sizing each other up, some nice work from both but I couldn’t really split them so scored the round a draw.

After taking instruction from James Cook Burton came out in the second fired-up and proceeded to exert his authority with some cracking body shots. Jackson learns quickly and resorted to his jab to keep Burton at bay, but in my view too late to prevent Burton taking the round.

The tables turned in round three as Jackson turned up the pressure on the new boy to easily take the round.

A lot of back and forth action took place in the fourth and final round, personally I thought Burton had just done enough to take the round but as the referee scored the bout a draw I assume he didn’t.

All in all it was  excellent night of boxing, jam packed with drama, excitement and top class boxing. Olivia may only be twenty years old but this girl really knows how to put a show on.

Afterwards I managed to catch up with Olivia Goodwin, who said, “To be honest I thought it was a cracking night, we ended up with thirteen bouts instead of the planned sixteen bouts, so we only lost three bouts which I think was absolutely tremendous because you normally lose a lot more than that.

Everything went to plan, every bout was absolutely brilliant and exciting. Their was not a down point except in the last fight with Ryan Barrett, which was very sad and obviously didn’t go to plan as we wanted.  It seemed that Ryan had the upper hand but obviously things can change in a second in boxing. Unfortunately he went down and couldn’t get up. But other than that it had been absolutely electric.

The support that the boys bought with them tonight has been out of this world, I’d like to thank them all for bringing their fans and selling the tickets to make this night such a special one.

I am off to such an amazing start and all I want to do is improve and improve and get my shows bigger and bigger, and I want all my boys to come with me.”

Former Professional Champion Wrestler Emerges Triumphant in “Full-Out Nasty” Movie

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VIVID MAKES ‘BACKDOOR TO CHYNA’ AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ON VIVID.COM

LOS ANGELES — (June 6, 2011) – Responding to strong consumer demand, Vivid Entertainment has advanced the release date of “Backdoor to Chyna” and is making it available at www.vivid.com starting today. The no-holds-barred sexual adventure movie stars former professional wrestling champion Chyna, aka Joanie Marie Laurer.

“Word got out that we had made a movie with Chyna and the reaction has been strong, so we decided to make it available immediately onvivid.com our website, says Steven Hirsch, founder/co-chairman of leading adult film company Vivid. “We knew she had a sizeable fan base from her wrestling days, but we didn’t realize how huge it is. Fans will love it because the movie reflects Chyna’s uncompromising approach to life. She knew exactly what she wanted in the movie — to push her sexual boundaries as never before. Together Chyna and her director B. Skow deliver one sizzling package.” A trailer from the movie has also been posted on www.vivid.com.

 

“This is the XXX movie that I always wanted to make for my fans and it is full-out nasty,” says Chyna, who was called the “Ninth Wonder of the World” during her fighting days because of her aggressive wrestling style against both men and women. In addition to winning the WWF Women’s Championship, Chyna is the only female in professional wrestling history to compete full time in the men’s division, where she twice held the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

 

“I chose the guys in the movie and made sure that the sex is as wicked as it can be,” Chyna adds. “We did scenes in a warehouse, a bar, a gym and even in my own home in the Hollywood Hills — and I guarantee you it is hot, hot, hot.”

 

“She was so over-the-top sexually that she blew me away and I think viewers will love it,” said Skow.

 

Chyna has continually set the bar very high for herself. She graduated from college with a 3.9 GPA; speaks fluent Spanish, French and German; served in the ROTC and the Peace Corps; has been on the covers of numerous magazines from Playboy to People and on such TV shows as “The Surreal Life:  Fame Games” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”

 

“I’ve always been a pioneer in my life and I am thrilled with this movie. I loved every minute of it. It made me feel beautiful, sexy and very empowered. My fans know that I’ve been through many obstacles and I want them to know that I feel and look better than ever and I’m definitely ready for them to see me close-up,” said Chyna. “I think almost every adult can use a little porn in their lives. If they don’t want to make a movie, they can benefit from watching one. And, if they don’t think sex is a natural human function, they should seek help.”

 

“Backdoor to Chyna” DVDs will be available in stores across the country on Monday, June 27. The cast includesDylan Ryder, Diana Prince, Dayna Vendetta, Evan Stone, Lee Stone, Jerry, Mick Blue and Billy Glide.

About Vivid:

Founded in 1984, Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment and has created wide brand-name awareness through its films, innovative marketing and a licensing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing, and a range of other products. TV audiences have gotten to know the company’s management and talent through two seven-part series on Showtime, “Debbie Does Dallas…Again” and “Deeper Throat.” In addition to its Vivid–Celeb imprint famous for celebrity sex tapes, the company is known for its Vivid SuperXXXHeroes parodies and award-winning feature films. The Vivid website, www.vivid.com has a loyal following of fans of Vivid movies from the industry’s largest archive.

 

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-6-11)

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Jorgensen Breaks Down UFC Debut ESPN Saturday’s unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis wasn’t the most electric win of Guida’smixed martial arts career, but it was arguably the biggest. “I’m ecstatic,” Guida told ESPN.com. “We weathered the storm and fought our fight. … See all stories on this topic »

Mixed–martial arts star draws crowd at store opening St. Catharines Standard “I don’t fight because I have to,” said the mixed martial arts featherweight contender. “I fight because it’s my passion. I love it.” Hominick, from the London area, won over legions of Ultimate Fighting Championship fans April 30 in Toronto when he … See all stories on this topic »

There’s plenty of fight left in Brashear Washington Examiner (blog) And it didn’t take him long to register his first win in a mixed martial arts event — 21 seconds to be exact. He floored Mathieu Bergeron with one punch to the delight of the Quebec City crowd. “It also felt like I was home,” he told reporters after … See all stories on this topic »

MMA Expo Vancouver Set to Deliver Stellar Celebrity Line-Up PRLog.Org (press release) PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 05, 2011 – June 5, 2011 – VANCOUVER –Mixed Martial Arts Expo released its celebrity line-up today for its June 11 – 12 event at the prestigious Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia. Now in its seventh year MMA … See all stories on this topic »

Badbeat MMA set for Commerce, California on June 11th aroundtheoctagon BAMMA USA (www.bammausa.com), the top regional Mixed Martial Arts event provider in Southern California, returns to the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California to present Badbeat 2 on June 11th, 2011. The night of professional fights will be … See all stories on this topic »

MMA trio strike gold Mirfield Reporter Three members of the Allegiance Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Centre won gold medals at the UMA Open competition in Stoke last Saturday. Dan Hall, Josh Harrop and Danny Missin are all fighters for team Allegiance which is based at the centre above … See all stories on this topic »

MMA proposal waits for Quinn’s consideration SouthtownStar A bill further regulating boxing and mixed martial arts events in Illinois is awaiting action from Gov. Pat Quinn. Illinois lawmakers this week sent the governor a proposal that would replace the Illinois Professional Boxing Board and install the … See all stories on this topic »

TUF 13 Finale Results: Jeremy Stephens Brutalizes Danny Downes In Victory Bleacher Report The Ultimate Fighter 13 finale on Spike TV was the introduction of some fighters, such as Anthony Pettis, to the pinnacle of mixed martial arts as they battled their way into the hearts of millions of Americans. Conversely, fighters who are skilled … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Sober Thoughts: A Look Back at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale 8countnews.com With a stunning highlight reel knockout of Ramsey Nijem, Ferguson earned his spot in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. Being the winner of TUF is a prestigious position to be in, a select group of only 12 other men can say they hold … See all stories on this topic »

 

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