PRIZEFIGHTER PREVIEW KICKS-OFF MATCHROOM’S BIG NIGHT OF BOXING!

Posted on | June 4, 2011 | No Comments

Meet the Welterweights on Sky Sports 1 at 7pm tonight

Tonight is set to be a great night for boxing fans as Cardiff plays host to Gavin Rees and Andy Murray fighting for the European Lightweight title, while in Atlantic City, Carl Froch fights Glen Johnson for a place in the Super Six final.

All the action is live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1 from 10.30pm, but the fight night really begins at 7pm on the same channel, with a special Prizefighter Welterweights II preview show.

The 19^th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments takes place at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday night from 8pm – with one of the best line-ups in Prizefighter history battling for the trophy and £32,000 winner’s cheque.

Former WBC World Light-Welterweight champion Junior Witter could face old foe Colin Lynes in the final with the pair separated in the draw. Ex-British and European belt holder Lynes took on Witter in 2005 at the same venue for Witter’s Commonwealth, European and British titles, losing to the Sheffield man on points.

The duo will have to do something special to set up such a clash though, with both Witter and Lynes facing tough quarter-final assignments. Witter must get past Aylesbury’s Nathan Graham in the second quarter-final of the night, and the victor will then face the winner of the opening bout of the night, when former British Welterweight champion Kevin McIntyre faces unbeaten Essex man John Wayne Hibbert.

Former European champ Lynes faces gym mate Bobby Gladman in the third quarter-final on Tuesday night, with the victor having to overcome on of the entertaining doe of Yassine El Maachi or Peter McDonagh to reach the second semi-final and all the fighters are featured on tonight’s 30 minute preview show.

The clash between Rees and Murray has been tipped as a fight of the year contender by Barry McGuigan, and the Irish legend will be ringside tonight when his hot prospect Carl Frampton takes on Cefn Forest’s Robbie Turley in the chief support clash. Attention will then turn stateside, as Froch puts his WBC Super-Middleweight belt on the line against Johnson, with a Super Six final meeting with Andre Ward later in the year also up for grabs.

A limited number of unreserved tickets are available for Prizefighter Welterweights II on Tuesday 7 June priced £35 – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (6-4-11)

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Tito Ortiz’s Twitter Fiasco and the 20 Most Outrageous Moments in MMA History Bleacher Report As mixed martial arts continues its push to become a mainstream sports in the eyes of fans across the country and specifically in the media, there are incidents which come along and make us remember just how different mixed martial arts is. … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Former NHLer Brashear set for MMA debut CityNews The former National Hockey League enforcer, who was best known for dropping the gloves when the situation called for it, will don the four-ounce gloves on Saturday night when he makes his mixed martial arts debut at Ringside 11 at the Colisée Pepsi in … See all stories on this topic »

How Brock Lesnar’s Absence Will Both Help and Hurt MMA Bleacher Report Brock Lesnar is one of the most polarizing fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA), so his extended absence for a repeat case of diverticulitis is sure to have a noticeable impact on the sport in the coming months. While the droves of Lesnar’s haters are … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Meet the 15 Members of the 2011 MMA All-Star Team Bleacher Report As the name implies, mixed martial arts has always been a sport in which fighters of various backgrounds come together to settle the debate of who truly is the best. While no specific style can be guaranteed as a guaranteed winner, we have seen aspects … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

With Diaz/GSP Official, Let Us Finally Bury Co-Promotion Head Kick Legend And that reality is, has been and shall remain that co-promotion in mixed martial arts is dead. Sure, it had some moments. Who didn’t marvel at Chuck Liddell’s shocking loss to Rampage Jackson en route to a much-desired champion v champion bout against … See all stories on this topic »

Stripped-down Nijem aims for ‘TUF’ title Yahoo! Sports “You guys will be safe. Nothing to worry about.” Kevin Iole covers boxing and mixed martial arts for Yahoo! Sports. Follow him on Twitter. Send Kevin a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. See all stories on this topic »

Dundalk Hawks Coach Turns MMA Fighter Patch.com Saturday night the Edgemere resident and Sparrows Point High School alum takes his second crack at a new sport: mixed martial arts. He fights in his second amateur MMA bout against Jason Maccari as a part of a Stellar Fights card on Saturday night at … See all stories on this topic »

UFC cannot condone sexual harassment Yahoo! Sports Sports mixed martial arts blogger Maggie Hendricks as a part of the female anatomy. In announcing a suspension of Adam “Pacman” Jones in 2007, Goodell made clear that the league would no longer tolerate outrageous conduct by its players. … See all stories on this topic » Yahoo! Sports

Anthony Pettis glad to have little brother on his side Victoria Times Colonist The Pettis brothers, who are from Milwaukee, dove into martial arts together and plan to keep it that way. They started training in taekwondo as children until Anthony became a third-degree black belt and wanted a new challenge. He found mixed martial … See all stories on this topic »

 

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MMA Stomping Grounds: UFC Superfight era begins! – Mixed martial … By Kevin Richardson With those words a new era in mixed martial arts has begun. UFC President Dana White tweeted those words to his 1.4 million followers on Twitter. “U wanted it! U GOT IT!!! GSP vs DIAZ Oct 29th UFC 137 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.” … MMA Stomping Grounds – http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/mma/blog/

 

Gonzalez and Dulorme Make Weight at Preliminary Weigh-in

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GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO –Undefeated Team Puerto Rico members Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (13-0, 13 KOs) and Thomas Dulorme (11-0, 10 KOs) both made weight today in a preliminary weigh-in, required by the Puerto Rico Professional Boxing Commission, before participating in their upcoming bouts at Boricua Invasion I and II in New York City on June 10 and 11.

 

The two sluggers were required to weigh no more than 161 and 154 pounds, respectively, equivalent to 5% above the weight. Gonzalez tipped the scales at 161 and Dulorme came in at 149, and both looked in excellent physical condition.

 

Dulorme will fight the experienced DeMarcus Corley (37-17-1, 22 KOs) for the NABA Welterweight Championship at Boricua Invasion I on June 10 at Roseland Ballroom in New York and televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights.

 

Gonzalez will face hard-hitting Richard Gutierrez (26-6-1, 16 KOs) for the NABA and WBO Latino Youth Junior Middleweight Championships at Boricua Invasion II, on June 11, also at Roseland Ballroom in New York and televised live on ShoBox: The New Generation at 10:35 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

 

“We have been working hard for about six weeks and we can see the great outcome of the work. This has been the best camp of my career. I feel much better, with great strength and speed,” said Dulorme.

 

“I’m in the best shape of my life and I know I’ll fight very well. Gutierrez is an excellent fighter and for that reason I gave it my all in training,” said Gonzalez.

 

After the preliminary weigh-in both fighters delighted the audience with their skills, along with another member of Team Puerto Rico, José Pedraza (2-0, 2 KOs).

 

“I feel good. My training has been great and I am ready to fight next Friday,” said Pedraza, who will appear at Friday’s Boricua Invasion I against Tomi Archambault (1-1).

 

Dulorme, Pedraza and Gonzalez will travel to New York next Tuesday.

 

This event was also very special because the team’s honorary captain Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez, was present to support Pedraza, Dulorme and Gonzalez.

 

Team Puerto Rico was developed by promoters Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella, Javier Bustillo and Leon Margules in order to group the best young talent on the island on one team.

 

Froch, Johnson Weights from Atlantic City

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The Weigh-in was held today in Atlantic City for tomorrow’s (June 4) battle between WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch (27-1, 20 KOs) and former World Champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs).

The two will meet in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinal at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and televised LIVE on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

Carl Froch 167.5 lbs. Glen Johnson 166.5 lbs.
(WBC middleweight title/Super Six Semifinal)

Zsolt Erdei 174 vs. Byron Mitchell 178
Edison Miranda 182.5 vs. Rayco Saunders 178.5
Ivan Redkach 136.5 vs. Alberto Amaro 134.5
J’Leon Love 160 vs. Lamar Harris 162
Badou Jack 174.5 vs. Hajro Sujak 173

Carl Froch vs. Glen Johnson is presented by DiBella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing, in association with Matchroom Sports and Caesars Atlantic City.

Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $100, and $50, can be purchased through the Boardwalk Hall ticket office and any retail Ticketmaster outet, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Interview With Jonathan Flora: Executive Producer and Director of Troop Tribute Documentary “Lt. Dan Band”

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This Special Podcast features Jonathan Flora, Executive Producer of the documentary “Lt. Dan Band,” an award-winning producer with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, and Founder of Lamplight Entertainment.

After 9/11 Actor Gary Sinise, also known for his role as Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump” vowed to never to forget those who are willing to give all. He started a band that would fly in to war stricken parts of the Middle East and perform for the troops.

Flora followed Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and filmed him performing for the troops, thanking them for the work they do. The mission has been turned into a movie starring Sinise by Flora called “Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good” launching July 4th in theaters.

Flora, interviewed by “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron, discusses the production of the film, Gary Sinise’s work to support the troops, and his own interaction with troops and administration officials in association with the movie.

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THE TRAILER FOR “LT. DAN BAND: FOR THE COMMON GOOD.”

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TOMORROW! Unveiling Of The Leavander Johnson Statue In Atlantic City – Bernard Hopkins To Attend

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155 Crystal Lake Road; Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 Office: (609) 816-4830 William Craig Johnson; Founder Floyd Keith Williams; CEO Stephanie Caldwell; CEA/PR Liaison MEDIA ALERT: Unveiling Of The Leavander Johnson Statue Saturday, June 4, 2011 At 11:00 AM Center City Park In Atlantic City, New Jersey Future Hall of Famer and WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins To Attend Ceremony Who: Bill Johnson (Leavander’s Father & Trainer), Craig Johnson (Leavander’s Brother & Manager), Floyd Williams (CEO Of The Leavander Johnson Foundation), Mayor Lorenzo Langford, Councilman Marty Small and Brian Hanlon (Sculptor) What: The Unveiling Of The Leavander Johnson Statue When: Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM Where: Center City Park: Atlantic and North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401   EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ (May 31, 2011) – The long awaited statue of the late International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight World Champion Leavander Johnson, created by world renowned sculptor and New Jersey native, Brian Hanlon, is now complete and will be unveiled during a ceremony at Center City Park in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 4, 2011.  The Park is located on Atlantic Avenue between North Carolina and South Carolina Avenues.  The Ceremony will begin promptly at 11am. Johnson, an Atlantic City native son and hero, will be immortalized forever in the heart of his hometown where he will be an inspiration and a constant reminder that “You too can achieve your dream.”  The unveiling ceremony is open to the general public and residents of Atlantic City and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend the event. About Leavander Johnson Leavander Johnson (12/24/1969 – 9/22/2005) compiled a career record of 34-5-2 with 26 wins by way of knockout.  Johnson was born and raised in Atlantic City and trained throughout his childhood and professional boxing career at the Atlantic City PAL under the watchful eye of his father Bill who continues to instruct the youths of today.  Johnson first became champion by winning the IBO Lightweight title in 1995.  After three previous attempts failed, Johnson finally captured the vacant IBF Lightweight title on June 17, 2005 with a 7th round TKO of Stefano Zoff in Milan, Italy.  Three months later, on September 17, 2005 in Las Vegas, Johnson defended his title for the first time against Jesus Chavez in a fight that Johnson lost when it was stopped in the 11th round.  Johnson later collapsed in the locker room and was rushed to the hospital where emergency surgery was performed in an attempt to correct a subdural hematoma.  Tragically, his condition did not improve and Johnson passed away September 22, 2005 with his family by his side.   About Hanlon Sculpture Studio Brian Hanlon is a classically trained master sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio, located in Toms River, New Jersey.  In business since 1991, Brian has sculpted over 200 public art pieces, specializing in bronze statues, and is the Official Sculptor for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.  His recent completions include a statue of Bob Cousy at Holy Cross, Zan’s Garden of Life at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a WWII Memorial in Manchester, New Jersey, and ten life-size figures for St. Mary’s Church in Buffalo, New York.  His current projects include statues of Shaquille O’Neal for Louisiana State University, Larry Holmes in Easton, Pennsylvania, Yogi Berra for the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center and Dominique Wilkins in Atlanta, Georgia.   About The Leavander Johnson Foundation The Leavander Johnson Foundation is non profit 501(c)3 community based empowerment organization.  The mission of the Leavander Johnson Foundation is to enable communities to improve the quality and circumstances of life for present and future generations.  In meeting these challenges, the Foundation employs flexible approaches and innovative strategies that are responsive to changing needs and new opportunities.  The goal is to stimulate long-lasting and sustainable progress in which contributes to community vitality and economic growth.

 

Martial Marathon & 7th WTKA World Championships

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