Trout Ready for First Defense!
Posted on | June 6, 2011 | No Comments
WBA Light Middleweight champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) is primed and ready for his latest mission to Mexico.
Trout will make his first title defense against Sonora, Mexico’s David “The Destroyer” Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) on June 11 at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
It will be business as usual for Trout – most of his career highlights, thus far, have occurred south of the border. The Las Cruces, New Mexico, native won the WBA Continental Americas championship in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico, in 2009 and then won the world title in Jalisco, Mexico, last February.
“For some reason, I think they like me down there,” he laughs. “I don’t know why. I keep going to Mexico and beating up Mexican fighters. I like it down there because they are still so passionate about boxing. Boxing is alive and well in Mexico. They flock to the weigh-ins and press conferences. During the fight they will boo and throw stuff, but it’s all good. I really enjoy that part. You don’t get that in the States anymore.”
Trout says winning the championship has given him a boost in training.
“When I won the title, I felt like my job had just started. I felt like I had just entered the big leagues, so I worked even harder in the gym for this fight. Winning the championship, for me, was like graduating from high school. I feel great. I brought in some good fighters to spar with from the Baltimore and Washington area, Cecil McCalla, Maxell Taylor and Siju Shabazz. They’re all quick and they got me sharp and strong.”
The personable 25-year-old southpaw claims it took him a while to realize he was a champion. “For the first three weeks, it didn’t even sink in. Then one night, I was looking at the belt and I said ‘holy smoke. I’m world champion!!! I ran out onto my street and yelled ‘The champ is here!’ It was amazing; something I dreamed about since I was a kid.”
Trout says he looks at fighting Lopez as another step toward his ultimate goal.
“He’s a very tough guy. He’s much avoided and for good reason. His losses were early in his career. He’s strong. But, I’m not impressed. He’s had some impressive wins, but I’m not impressed. I take nothing away from him, but I’m smarter and a better fighter. I can figure him out, but if he does something to upset my game plan, I have three hundred more I can go to. He has no answers for me. I’m the best and I’m ready to prove it against the best. Until they give me that chance, I’ll beat up guys like this and wait.”
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Gonzalez Named Prospect of the Month by Prestigious Latino Boxing Site
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AFO Summer Brawl June 17th in Mansfield, MA
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For Tickets, Visit www.AFOMMA.com or call 401-286-3413
When the undefeated Tyler King (3-0, 2 KO’s, 1 submission) takes on Bellator veteran Randy Smith (11-9-1, 5 KO’s, 5 submissions) June 17th in Mansfield, Massachusetts for the vacant AFO heavyweight championship, it is believed that he will be the first NFL veteran to fight for a professional mixed martial arts title.
“Tyler King has always been an impressive athlete, but has really rounded out his mixed martial arts game over the past year and become the heavyweight prospect to watch out for in the New England scene.” AFO President Pete Dilorenzo said recently.
King, who had NFL stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers, is part of a list that includes Herschel Walker, Matt Mitrione and Marcus Jones as NFL vets who have tried their hands at MMA. However, he’ll be the first of any of them to fight for a title.
NFL players have found mixed success inside the MMA cage. The afore mentioned Walker has done well against carefully picked opposition in Strikeforce, Jones did well on the regional circuit before retiring after his lone official UFC bout and Mitrione is considered one of the fastest rising prospects in the UFC heavyweight division. Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Johnnie Morton was KO’d in his lone MMA appearance so bad that he needed to be taken out of the ring in a stretcher.
Prior to turning pro, King accrued an unbeaten record in a brief amateur career. He made his pro debut at AFO New Year’s Redemption this past January. He trains out of Connor’s MMA in Norwood, MA and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he was a standout on the football field. His father, Steve King, played for the New England Patriot’s in the 70’s and famously intercepted Joe Namath twice in one game.
Media Credentials for legitimate members of the press are available; please email AFOPressMedia@gmail.com for your request by Friday June 10th. The AFO reserves the right to deny credentials. Press row seats are limited.
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Boxing Links (6-5-11)
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| Pacquiao offered $65M to fight Alvarez in Mexico Inquirer.net By Gil C. Cabacungan MANILA—Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has offered $65 million to Filipinoboxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to fight in Mexico next year with one of Mexico’s up-and-coming fighters. This was revealed yesterday by Ilocos Sur Gov. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Six Indian boxers assured of bronze at Cuban event Times of India NEW DELHI: Six Indian boxers have made it to the semifinals of the Giraldo Córdova Cardin Memorial Boxing Tournament in Havana and assured themselves of as many bronze medals. Nanao Singh (49kg), Suranjoy Singh (52kg) and Santosh Harijan (52kg) were … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxer Bernard Hopkins does it his way News & Observer BY GREG BISHOP – The New York Times PHILADELPHIA — For his latest reinvention, Bernard Hopkins — street thug, convict, boxer, champion, retiree, champion again — wants to inspire aging athletes and spread the gospel of healthy living. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Froch gets an ear-full Boston Herald By George Kimball / Boxing Notes ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The promoters of last night’s Carl Froch-Glen Johnson fight at Boardwalk Hall had an anxious couple of hours Thursday, when a trip to a Manhattan emergency room delayed Froch’s departure from New … See all stories on this topic »
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| Plans underway for a stage musical adaptation of Slyvester Stallone’s 1976 ‘Rocky’ Irish Central Songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have teamed with writer Thomas Meehan to create a new version of the 1976 Academy Award-winning boxing movie. Creators and producers – including the star of the film series, Sylvester Stallone – held a … See all stories on this topic »
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| Drug case gives feds unusual stake in boxing business, and it’s paying off for … The Tennessean US Attorney Jerry Martin and Assistant US Attorney Deb Phillips expect their office’s stake in Prize Fight Boxing to continue generating money. / John Partipilo / The Tennessean This house at 1220 Stainback Ave. in East Nashville was seized by federal … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Boxing: Carl Froch advances to finals to face Andre Ward – Keep … By Damian Calhoun Carl “The Cobra” Froch advanced to the finals of the Super Six World Boxing Classic with a majority. Carl Froch. decision over veteran Glen Johnson in a semifinal fight Saturday night. Judge Nobuaki Uratani scored the fight a draw … Keep Punching – http://punch.ocregister.com/
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| Andre the Giant Boxing Gorilla Monsoon | The Big Lead By Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) VIDEO: Gorilla Monsoon and Andre the Giant boxed in Puerto Rico a very, very long time ago. The Big Lead – http://thebiglead.com/ |
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| Casper Boxing Club (CasperBoxing) on Twitter Casper Boxing Club (CasperBoxing) is on Twitter. Sign up for Twitter to follow Casper Boxing Club (CasperBoxing) and get their latest updates. twitter.com/casperboxing |
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Undefeated Amanda Serrano Fights for NABF title
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NEW YORK (June 6, 2011) – Undefeated super featherweight Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano fights at home for her first professional title Saturday night, June 11 at the historic Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
The 23-year-old Serrano (9-0-1, 5 KOs), a native of Puerto Rico who is now fighting out of Brooklyn, faces Jennifer Scott in an eight-round bout for the vacant North American Boxing Federation title.
“I’m the best female fighter in New York City and I’m going to prove it June 11th,” said the slick-boxing younger sister of former world lightweight contender, Cindy Serrano. “My sister fought for a couple of titles and I won the New York Golden Gloves, but this is my first title shot as a pro and I’m ready and prepared to win. My goal is to win the world title and then fight in Puerto Rico. (Amanda was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Brooklyn when she was one)
“This is my first fight in New York City as a professional boxer. I’m very excited to know that I’m going to have a lot of family, friends and fans there supporting me. I want them all to see how far I’ve progressed. It’s going to be a fun night.”
Serrano would have preferred to fight the former NABF champion, Maureen Shea, but she was stripped of the belt. “She has no heart,” Serrano blasted Shea. “She was offered a fight against me but turned it down and was stripped. Maybe if she has a heart transplant we can fight in the future. It would have been nice – Brooklyn vs. Bronx – if she took the fight.
“I want to be the face of women’s boxing. I can box and brawl. I want to be a role model for girls to look up to. My opponent for this fight doesn’t have a great record (2-3, 2 KOs) but she’s tough and coming to fight. She’s an undefeated MMA fighter, too. I never take anybody lightly. Look what happened to Maureen Shea. She was knocked out by a fighter with a 2-2 record. My last opponent (Ela Nunez) had never been knockout until I stopped her and I want to be the first to knockout Scott.”
Serrano also wants to be proudly displaying her new NABF title belt around her waist the day after her fight, hopefully, on a float in the New York City Puerto Rican Day Parade.
“No female fighter sacrifices like Amanda,” Boxing 360 Founder & CEO Mario Yagobi noted. “She’s an exciting fighter with a great future. Bob (Duffy, Boxing 360 Director of Boxing) worked very, very hard to make this title fight happen. We’d like to thank the NABF for sanctioning it. Amanda is working hard to be world champion. No woman dedicates herself to boxing like Amanda. Boxing is her life.”
Amanda is presently rated No. 4 by independent source WBAN, as well as No. 6 by the WIBA.
“Amanda’s main goal is to win a world title and this is her first step,” Duffy commented. “She’s fighting at home the night before the Puerto Rican Day parade. I want to thank the show’s promoters, Lou DiBella and Gary Shaw, for having this title fight on their card.”
Other members of Boxing 360’s stable include USBA heavyweight champion Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, WBC #3 super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore, former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, WBC Caribbean & NY State super middleweight champion Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, NY State champion welterweight Danny Sostre, Dominican lightweight champion Eudy “AK47” Bernardo, KO king Tyrone Brunson, Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal, middleweight prospect DonYil Livingston, Joshua “The Juice” Harris, Emad Ali, Mike Mollo, “King” David Estrada and Angel “Toro” Hernandez.
Go to www.Boxing360.com for more information about Serrano, Boxing 360 or any of its other fighters.
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Wrestling Links (6-5-11)
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| Keeler: Wrestler works to pin his past, find a place on Olympic team DesMoinesRegister.com Former UNI wrestler Jordan Holm is pictured with his sister Julia the day he was released from prison in April 2010. / Special to the Register Less than three weeks after being released from prison in April 2010, Jordan Holm qualified for the 2010 … See all stories on this topic »
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| State wrestling legend dies at 36 Chicago Daily Herald By Sam Wagner Buffalo Grove High School alumnus Lindsey Durlacher — one of the most decorated wrestlers in Illinois history — died Saturday morning in his Denver home at age 36. Durlacher, who had been injured in a snowmobile accident in February, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Jarrett reflects on life and wrestling Charleston Post Courier Pro wrestling, of course, doesn’t have the market cornered on those who feel somehow shortchanged by their choice of vocation. Wrestling, like life in general, changes. It evolves. Sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worse. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Gable tribute reveals statue to be built outside CHA Eastern Iowa Sports and Rec After all, the wrestling icon impacted an entire state, two prestigious institutions, countless competitors and coaches and the worldwide wrestling community. So, about 1000 people congregated for tributes, stories and laughs to honor his legendary … See all stories on this topic »
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| Mertes, East dominate West in All-Star dual Grand Island Independent Mertes got the opportunity to wrestle Dominquez again in the 22nd Annual Nebraska ScholasticsWrestling Coaches Association All-Star dual and pinned him in 4 minutes, 50 seconds. The win was one of many for East squad in taking the dual 22-6 over the … See all stories on this topic » |
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| YouTube – Why Wrestling Matters To Hulk Hogan By TNAwrestling Exclusive videos of the IMPACT WRESTLING stars talking about why Wrestling Matters To Them. From a personal and professional point of view, each star will di… Uploads by tnawrestling – http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=tnawrestling |
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Former ISU Wrestler Nels Matson Riding Across USA for Kids Heart Foundation
Posted on | June 5, 2011 | 1 Comment
Former Iowa State University Wrestler Nels Matson is Bike Riding Across the USA for the Childrens Heart Foundation. $75,000 Goal. America, he Needs your Help!
It’s Day 5 of the grueling journey across America on a bike! Two very ambitious cyclists, former Cyclone wrestler Nels Matson and and cross country and track standout Nick Busta, are crossing the United States, over 3,800 miles from San Francisco to New York City to raise awareness and money. They’ll venture nearly 100 miles a day with one solid goal in mind – To raise $75,000 in funding for The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF).
The mission is “Bike4theCHF,” and the cause couldn’t be nearer to their hearts…
We talked with Nels Matson on Sunday, Day 5:
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-5-11)
Posted on | June 4, 2011 | No Comments
| MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring USA Today Guida said after the fight that he’s in the mix in the division. But UFC President Dana White toldMMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani before the postfight press conference that Jim Miller is ahead of Guida in line if Miller can beat Henderson in August. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Semmy Schilt: Former K-1 Champ Eyes MMA Return, According to Bas Boon Head Kick Legend by Brent Ducharme on Jun 4, 2011 9:10 PM EDT in MMA Through nearly the first half of 2011, there has been a distinct lack of news regarding Semmy Schilt. Not to say that the four-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion hasn’t been busy; he surely has, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Judo Chop: Anthony Pettis and Ben Henderson Put on a Classic Bloody Elbow The thing is that efense is completely different when you use MMA gloves, so if you even the difference between K-1 and Dutch Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts gloves are very unforgiving, so you have to train day in and day out on getting hit. … See all stories on this topic »
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| MMA Combat Releases 181 MMA Videos with Clear Video Footage Online PR News (press release) The company MMA Combat is a video website that offers viewers a number of videos on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), a combat sport that involves full contact and uses a wide array of different fighting techniques, strategies, and skills. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Writing his own Story The Columbian Vancouver’s Rick Story, right, exchanges blows with Thiago Alves during a mixed martial artswelterweight bout at UFC 130 last week. Story won by unanimous decision, improving to 13-3 and establishing himself as a potential title contender. … See all stories on this topic »
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| 2011 NCAA wrestling champ Bubba Jenkins starts MMA career with American Top Team Examiner.com Bubba Jenkins, 2011 NCAA Division I wrestling champ for Arizona State, has launched his mixed martial arts career by joining the American Top Team professional fight team, ATT announced Friday. “We think his overall mat experience, mental toughness, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Johnson takes lightweight, heavyweight belts at Black Force grappling tournament The Tand D.com (blog) BRIAN LINDER/T&D Black Force MMA’s Christian Johnson poses with the lightweight and heavyweight grappling title belts that he earned at Saturday’s grappling tournament at Black ForceMixed Martial Arts Academy in Summerville. … See all stories on this topic » |
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