Boxing Links (5-30-11)
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| Local boxers in the news: Molina keeps busy with win over Rodriguez Examiner.com It’s always big news when you discover a local amateur boxer like Jesus Hernandez of La Jolla, CA has decided to turn professional. After you’ve watched them progress and work so hard, it’s only natural you want to see them succeed. … See all stories on this topic »
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Jimmy Tibbs Talks Prizefighter; Dan Woodgate is Ready |
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International Poster for Hugh Jackman’s Upcoming Robot Boxing Film REAL STEEL |
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MMA More Popular than Boxing in Las Vegas Sports Betting |
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Memorial Day Sunday Boxing Prospect Spotlight: Gennady Golovkin, Middleweight |
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Images from the final day of Junior Olympic boxing at the Saline Fairgrounds |
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| Boxing coach helps kids with life lessons | NOLA.com By The Times-Picayune “West Point has a really good boxing program. I wanted to get some training in before I went there, so I called him. In two weeks, I learned a lot, and then I had a fight two weeks after that. It all went really fast,” he said. … New Orleans and Louisiana Sports – http://www.nola.com/sports/ |
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Wrestling Links (5-30-11)
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| TNA: The Seven Best Wrestlers Who Never Held a World Title Bleacher Report The Impact Wrestling roster is stacked with talent capable of being World champion. The only problem is that nobody can be champion at the same time. Here is a list of the seven best wrestlers in TNA that’ve never held the World Heavyweight … See all stories on this topic »
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WWE RAW Preview: Kharma speaks! John Cena faces the Truth, and more
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The relatively new female bruiser who previously wrestled in TNA Wrestling as Awesome Kong, came out to the ring last week in Portland. After weeks of running through the Divas and becoming the most talked about women in WWE, Kong fell to her knees in …
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Jericho: I’m WWE for life
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Some fans saw him doing the reality show — the US equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing — as a risk, fearing he would show up the wrestling industry. But Chris says he has received almost unanimous support from his peers, who thanked him for showing a …
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Mickie James creating memorable moments in TNA |
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Vince’s tribute to Macho Man
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He brought to wrestling a unique look and style. “Randy, who died in a car crash May 20 at age 58, was one of the building blocks of what is now WWE (previously known as the World WrestlingFederation). “He had a very unusual voice — remember his …
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UFC 130’s Roy Nelson: Ho-Hum, Another MMA Wrestling Dummy in Elite Competition |
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Dolph Ziggler and 8 Wrestlers Who Need to Step Up Their Game |
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WWE Raw and TNA Impact Wrestling taping (correspondents needed), Karma update …
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-The latest round of TNA Impact Wrestling tapings take place tonight in Orlando, Fla. TNA has yet to advertise any matches for the tapings. As always, we are looking for correspondents who are attending the shows. If you can help, contact me right away …
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Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II
Posted on | May 30, 2011 | No Comments
During his half a century in boxing Jimmy Tibbs has done it all, a highly decorated amateur and professional boxer, manager and promoter, but of all his pugilistic talents he is without doubt best know as the UK’s most successful boxing coach and fight strategist.
Among the veritable Who’s Who of champions that have benefited from Jimmy’s expert knowledge are Nigel Benn, Chris Pyatt, Steve Collins, Lloyd Honeyghan, Denis Andries, Charlie Magri, Barry McGuigan, Alex Arthur, Frank Bruno, Wayne Alexander, Jimmy McDonnell, Mo Hussein, Michael Watson, Gary Mason, Danny Williams, Gary Stretch, Nicky Wilshire, Horace Notice, Mark Kaylor, Tony Wilson, Maurice Core and Manning Galloway.
Now that’s a pretty impressive CV, but it doesn’t end there as Jimmy’s class of 2011, at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, includes former IBO Light Welterweight Champion of the World Colin Lynes, two weight Inter-Continental Champion Kevin Mitchell and his brother Vinny, former Olympian Billy Joe Saunders as well as rising stars Freddie Turner and Billy Morgan.
It’s clear that if anyone knows what it takes to win in the ring it’s Jimmy Tibbs, so with that in mind I caught up with him to gather his thoughts on one of his current charges, the aforementioned Colin Lynes, as well as his view on the other fighters Colin may face at the upcoming Prizefighter – Welterweights II on June 7th.
Rio – Jimmy, you’re currently preparing Colin Lynes for the Prizefighter – Welterweights II on June 7th, what are your thoughts on Colin and his chances in the competition?
Jimmy – I’m impressed with Colin Lynes, He’s in good condition, he’s always in good condition. The way he lives his life, he lives like a proper athlete, nothing’s too much for him, whether it’s three rounds or twelve rounds.
For Prizefighter he’ll be in condition to go as far as it goes, he’ll do it.
Rio – What are your thoughts on the Prizefighter series?
Jimmy – Well I think Prizefighter is a good competition. Three rounds, you’ve still got to train hard for three rounds, if you want to win it you’ve got to be in there very fast.
I think it’s a good competition and a good eye opener for prospects as well as old campaigners. People have gone on to British or other titles. It’s a good stepping stone . I like it.
The Prizefighters I’ve been to and worked in I’ve really enjoyed. I’m sure that every fighter I’ve worked with enjoyed it as well.
Rio – Colin may come up against an old foe Junior Witter, what’s your thoughts on him?
Jimmy – You’ve got Junior Witter, he’s a good fighter. He was World Champion and he lost the title to Timothy Bradley, which was down to himself really.
He’s still a good fighter, he’s still dangerous, good puncher, a switch hitter. I think he’ll be in condition for the fight, he’s been a good pro for a few years. Yeah we’ve got a lot of respect for him. We’re ready for him.
We’re confident, it doesn’t matter who we come up against. It’s no good me saying we’re going to beat Junior Witter because Junior will say the same thing about us.
We’re confident about the way we’ve trained, in three rounds we’re capable of beating anyone in the competition.
Rio – Another TKO Gym fighter is also in the competition, Bobby Gladman, give us your thoughts on him.
Jimmy – Bobby’s a good fighter, he’s a little inexperienced, which may find him out I suppose, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Rio – Your thoughts on Yassine El Maachi?
Jimmy – We’ve seen Yassine El Maachi a few times. He’s another switch hitter. He’s a good puncher, but what you can’t hit you can’t hurt.
Rio – OK, what about Nathan Graham?
Jimmy – Another good fighter, but as I say we are ready for them all.
Rio – You obviously know about John Wayne Hibbert as he used to train here, so what’s your thoughts on him?
Jimmy – John Wayne Hibbert, yeah I know a lot about John actually. He sparred with Kevin Mitchell for the Prescott fight. Very game, if he gets fit he could get better than he is.
As I say we are going to show respect for all the fighters in the competition and we’ll be ready and we’re confident we’re going to win it.
Rio – Next up is Bermondsey’s Peter McDonagh
Jimmy – Peter’s an old campaigner, never lets you down, he’ll be in there trying.
He’ll be trying, plugging away. For three rounds he’ll be dangerous, he could nick it off you. We’re very aware of Peter.
Rio – OK, the final one on the list is Kevin McIntyre
Jimmy – Well I haven’t seen much of Kevin so I can’t really comment. The only thing I’ll say is that we’re ready for anyone that’s in the competition.
Prizefighter – Welterweights II, featuring Colin Lynes, Junior Witter, Yassine El Maachi, 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.
Tickets, priced £35 (Unreserved), SOLD OUT (Ringside), and £100 (VIP) are available now at www.tkoboxoffice.com or in person at the TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA or call 07960 850645
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Dan Woodgate – Someone’s In Trouble On June 4th
Posted on | May 30, 2011 | No Comments
Minster, Kent’s exciting Light Heavyweight prospect Dan ‘Woody’ Woodgate is set for his fifth professional outing, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011.
Classy and slick are words that come to mind to describe Woodgate’s performance on his last outing, against Newark’s Jamie Norkett in Dagenham back in March. From start to finish Woodgate dominated proceedings and in the later rounds looked as if he could have finished the fight at will, having rocked the durable Norkett on various occasions.
Earlier today Woodgate spoke briefly about the March fight and his upcoming bout on June 4th, “My last fight went really well, just as planned. I’d picked up an injury with the first punch of the third round, my left shoulder went and I couldn’t lift my left arm properly.
I thought it was going to be really noticeable, I just couldn’t get it back. After that happened I think I started boxing better. I started bringing my right hand into play, and uppercuts and made it easy for myself really.
He was a good tough lad. I knew I would never have stopped him with one hand so there wasn’t any point in trying to go for it in the last round. I knew I was winning so just carried on with the good boxing and didn’t take any chances.
Not a clue who I’m fighting yet, not too worried. I was chatting with Steve Goodwin and said to him my training camp started a couple of weeks ago and I’m already feel like I’m a month ahead of myself to where I was last time.
Fitness wise I’m in a lot better position this time. Whereas last time I was living out of hotels and wasn’t able to eat properly, obviously because I didn’t have cooking facilities.
I feel a lot better in myself, lot healthier, lot fresher and I think I’m punching a lot harder. Basically on June 4th you’re going to see the same Dan Woodgate, just a little bit better I think. I don’t try to change too many things, I believe if something works just stick with it.
I’ve got a new trainer, I’ve been with him six months now. I go up to training camp with him and learn something new so obviously you’ll see different things but style wise it’ll be the same Dan Woodgate.
Better punching, bigger punching Dan Woodgate so I think someone’s in trouble on June 4th.”
Dan ‘Woody’ Woodgate, against a yet to be named opponent, will be part of the fifteen bout undercard supporting the Ryan Barrett – Geoffrey Munika International Masters lightweight Title fight at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011.
Tickets, priced £35 (Standard seated) and £50 (Ringside) for the ‘Search and Destroy’ event are available on-line now at www.tkoboxoffice.com, in person at The TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA or from any boxer appearing on the show. For further information call: 07960 850645
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-30-11)
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| Despite loss, Hamill earns MMA legend’s respect Dayton Daily News By Dann Stupp , Mixed Martial Arts 12:06 AM Monday, May 30, 2011 LAS VEGAS — Soon after his UFC 130 main-event loss to former light-heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, a stoic Matt Hamill sat on the dais of the night’s post-fight news … See all stories on this topic »
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| Martial arts growth needs Chinese expertise Xinhua Speaking at the 32nd annual Can-Am International Championship for martial arts Sunday in the Vancouver-suburb city of Richmond, event organizer Ken Low said martial arts participation was currently booming because of the popularity of mixed martial … See all stories on this topic »
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| All The King’s Men: The Future of Brock Lesnar 411mania.com Yes, it is certainly possibly that Lesnar could be told by a doctor that due to this latest recurrence of diverticulitus, he will never be able to fight in Mixed Martial Arts again. But that is the only way I can see him not coming back to the UFC. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Former champ Miguel Torres believes he did enough to get decision at UFC 130
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| Prestige Fights 3 Bayou Brawl at the Sugar Mill June 18th 2011 Examiner.com MMA Examiner: Talk a little bit about the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts in the region? What role does Prestige Fights play in that? Carlos Mena: We work hard on having great relationships with many other promoters, matchmakers, and trainers like Kim … See all stories on this topic »
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| Tito Ortiz skips UFC 130 in Vegas to hang at Indy 500 ESPN by Lynn Hoppes That’s mixed martial arts superstar Tito Ortiz talking about cruising around Orange County, Calif. — sometimes at about 160 mph in his new bluish/black Maserati. “I can make it from my house to Las Vegas, which normally takes about four … See all stories on this topic »
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| Saturday Night Fights III: A Complete Success Bleacher Report On Saturday, May 28th, Saturday Night Fights III took place at the Turvey Centre in Regina Saskatchewan; treating local MMA fans to undoubtedly some of the best mixed martial arts action they have seen in years. A packed house at the Turvey Centre … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Mixed Martial Arts debate – YNN, Your News Now Mixed Martial Arts could soon be legal in the Empire State after the State Senate passes a bill legalizing Mixed Martial Arts in New York. … buffalo.ynn.com/content/politics/…/mixed-martial-arts-debate/
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Prescott: I’ll Sign a Khan-tract!
Posted on | May 29, 2011 | No Comments
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Now that negotiations between WBA Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan and potential opponents WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley and IBF Super Lightweight Champion Zab Judah have broken down, Colombian power puncher Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (24-2, 19 KOs) wants Khan to make good on his promise to face him in a rematch.
For those who don’t recall, Prescott fed Khan a leather sandwich packed with dynamite and ruined his undefeated record in 54 seconds in September 2008 at the M.E.N. Arena.
“Amir has said over and over he would face Bradley first and then fight the rematch with me. So… the fight with Bradley fell through. Guess who’s supposed to be next? ME!” shouted Prescott. “There will be very little haggling over money. I will sign and we will fight again. Done. Let’s do it.”
Prescott points out the strange situation he is currently in: chasing Khan around trying to convince him to want to try and avenge his only defeat – the one that hangs over his head to this day in the minds of most fans.
“I don’t get this guy. He’s supposed to be a champion. Ok. Act like it. I shouldn’t be calling you out. You should be banging down my door for this fight. Every time they tell Amir Khan’s story on television they always cut to me knocking him out and yet my phone never rings. Why is that, Amir? You’re supposedly a totally different fighter now, but apparently you’re still as scared as ever of me.”
Prescott was last seen in April scoring a dominating decision victory over Bayan Jargal on national television.
“I have kept my end of your bargain, Amir. I was laying into you pretty good not long ago until you said publicly you’d fight me again right after Bradley. Don’t be afraid. The worst thing that can happen is you get some more sleep. Call me. Let’s do this.” |
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Boxing Links (5-29-11)
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| Haryana claim top honours at National Men’s Boxing Championship Times of India Haryana boxers emerged dominant on the final day of 44th Youth Men’s National BoxingChampionship giving a stand out performance, winning all five of their final bouts. In the bantam weight category Ajay Kumar upstaged Md. Hussain Uddin of Andhra … See all stories on this topic »
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| Inside Boxing: Bernard Hopkins a boxing legend SouthCoastToday.com By BOB HANNA They should give Bernard Hopkins his own special room when he is enshrined inboxing’s Hall of Fame. He’s not the greatest fighter to come down the road to Canastota, NY, but noboxer — not Archie Moore, not George Foreman, not Muhammad … See all stories on this topic »
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| India needs Europe-like club system for boxing: Akhil IBNLive.com PTI | 04:05 PM,May 29,2011 Lucknow, May 29 (PTI) Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallistboxer Akhil Kumar has suggested that a club system like Europe needs to be set up in India to promote the sport and improve the standard of pugilists. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxing: DeGale to follow Khan and find new direction The Independent By Alan Hubbard, Boxing Correspondent As James DeGale ruminates on the shock loss of his British super-middleweight title and unbeaten record to the Commonwealth champion George Groves, a psychogically shattering setback bruising his ego more than his … See all stories on this topic »
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| Arreola takes down Releford in seven FOXSports.com This week, the ESPN2 caravan rolled into your friendly neighborhood commentator’s Reno home base, which meant that instead of our usual spot reporting on the television broadcast, The Boxing Tribune was live at ringside to cover this week’s “Blame It … See all stories on this topic »
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| View from the Corner: Bolden on the mend San Antonio Express By John Whisler / jwhisler@express-news.net Bernard Hopkins, who recently became boxing’s oldest champion at age 46, is already discussing the defense of his light heavyweight title in a potential bout in the fall. Renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach … See all stories on this topic »
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| Both Sides of the Coin: Lightweight 8countnews.com There is also not a clear best lightweight in history whether you listen to the experts or post onboxing blogs. Either way, you’re bound to hear the names Joe Gans, Carlos Ortiz, Roberto Duran, Benny Leonard, and Pernell Whitaker. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Round-by-round FOXSports.com Nelson is pressed to the cage by Mir again and both are dirty boxing on the fence. Mir with another takedown but he cannot get mount. Nelson stands back up and the two separate. Big knee and punch from Mir are countered with a big overhead right from … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Boxing Breakfast: Zab Judah Gives Up on Khan – Bad Left Hook By Scott Christ Zab Judah’s final word on Amir Khan, plus results from around the world of boxing on Saturday. Bad Left Hook – http://www.badlefthook.com/ |
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| Baltimore Ravens’ Tom Zbikowski bows out of boxing match – latimes.com Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski withdraws from June 4 boxing match against Mike Howell at Staples Center to join NFL teammates at workouts. www.latimes.com/…/la-sp-boxing-20110525,0,1718643.story… |
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Critically Acclaimed Author With Possible Movie Deal
Posted on | May 29, 2011 | No Comments
(Clearwater, FL) – John Greenburg, acclaimed author, may soon be having one of his latest books adorning the big screen.
Greenburg, who penned Captain Courageous: My True Story; The Grand Old Man: Amos Alonzo Stagg; and Stop Hurting Me, I Don’t Buy It: The Secret to True Happiness, has also worked with two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe to give the champ’s no-holds-barred account of his life.
The book has attracted the interest of an Academy Award-winning director and is currently at the negotiation stage to be made into a motion picture.
Currently Greenburg is looking for potential investors in the movie project. Investors will ease the transformation from book to the silver screen in a timely fashion.
Greenburg, a frequent guest on radio and TV shows, speaking on everything from the NFL lockout to teen suicide, is eager to see his book on Bowe turned into a movie.
“Bowe reveals his family secrets,” Greenburg says. “It is the craziest story you’ve ever heard… an eye opener that will raise issues that have never been discussed in sports media before.”
Greenburg has also recently agreed to write Dirty Money: How a Mobster Learned the Five Must-Know Secrets to True Happiness the Hard Way. It’s the story of Joe LaFratta, the son of the head of one of the nation’s largest illegal betting operations, who was raised in his father’s image to become a career criminal. It will give insights into the current face of organized crime.
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