Karim Mayfield Signs with Prize Fight Promotions, Returns June 17, 2011 on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights

Posted on | May 24, 2011 | No Comments

KARIM “HARD HITTA” MAYFIELD RETURNS TO THE RING ON JUNE 17, 2011 ON ESPN 2 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

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San Francisco, May 24, 2011 – After signing a three year contract with Prize Fight Boxing Promotions, undefeated welterweight prospect,Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (13-0-1, 8 KO’s), makes his way back to the ring after a one year layoff.   The hard punching Mayfield who hails from San Francisco California, will battle Steve Forbes(35-9, 11 KO’s) in a ten round bout.  The fight is set to take place in Austin, Texas on Friday June 17, 2011 and will be televised live onESPN 2 Friday Night Fights as the Co-Feature to Fernando Guerrero (21-0, 16 KO’s) vs.Michael Medina (24-3-2, 19 KO’s). “It’s been tough getting fights over the course of my career but I’m ready to go,” said Mayfield. “Steve Forbes is a veteran fighter that has fought some high quality guys and I expect his experience will be a challenge.  Now that I’ve signed with Prize Fight I feel my career will take off.”   “Karim is just the type of fighter that boxing needs.  An action packed fighter willing to fight anybody, anywhere, any time.  We are excited to be part of Team Mayfield’s journey to the top.  A journey, for us, that will begin with June 17th against Steve Forbes on ESPN”, stated Prize Fight’s Russ Young.   Mayfield, who recently spent a few months in camp with pound-for-pound kingManny Pacquiao continued, “After sparring with Manny my confidence is at an all time high because Pacquiao brought out the best in me.  The experience I gained being in camp with him can only make me better.”

Yassine El Maachi – Watch Me, I’m Going To Be So Good In Prizefighter

Posted on | May 24, 2011 | No Comments

For the past year or so International Masters Light Middleweight Champion Yassine El Maachi has stated his dream is to compete in the top rated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series.

El Maachi, and his promoter Steve Goodwin, believe the tournament format would be the perfect platform to showcase El Maachi, and his sensational all action fighting style, as he strives to break into the lucrative World Championship circuit.

It now seems that El Maachi gets his wish, as he was recently named as one of the eight contestants for the Sky Sports televised Prizefighter – Welterweights II, which takes place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Tuesday 7th June 2011.

El Maachi, who is currently ranked #46 in the World, joins a star studded line up that includes former WBC World Light Welterweight Champion Junior Witter, former IBO World Light Welterweight Champion Colin Lynes, former British Welterweight Champion Kevin McIntyre, former Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion and WBF International title challenger Peter McDonagh, former International Masters Welterweight Challenger Nathan Graham as well as unbeaten young prospects John Wayne Hibbert and Bobby Gladman.

Earlier today El Maachi spoke briefly of his upcoming appearance on Prizefighter – Welterweights II, “I would love to get Junior Witter the first fight, Colin Lynes the second fight then the third fight would be nice and easy for me. That’s my plan, me and my trainer Don Charles and Kevin Murray, that’s what we are trying to do.

Hopefully if it goes like this I would love to but it doesn’t matter which way the draw goes I’m ready for it. I’m coming there with two hands, two legs and like a Tiger, or more like a Cheetah as I’m so fast, good things, oh God watch me, I’m going to be so good in the Prizefighter.”

Prizefighter – Welterweights II, featuring Yassine El Maachi, Colin Lynes, Junior Witter, 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), £60 (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

Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-23-11)

Posted on | May 24, 2011 | No Comments

NY Senate again votes to sanction MMA USA Today By Joseph Spector, Gannett ALBANY — For the second year in a row, the state Senate on Monday passed legislation to legalize mixed martial arts contests in New York. By Jessica Rinaldi for USA TODAY Jon Jones has lived in upstate or central New York … See all stories on this topic » USA Today

Nick Diaz decides against boxing ESPN By Brett Okamoto Less than a month after a boxing promoter announced an agreement was in place for a match pitting Diaz against IBF super middleweight former champion Jeff Lacy, the same promoter said Diaz would remain in mixed martial arts. … See all stories on this topic »

Toronto entrepreneur oversees Monroe, Marley and mixed martial arts brands The Canadian Press TORONTO — Marilyn Monroe, Bob Marley and mixed martial arts seem like a strange mix but Jamie Salter sees all three as blue-chip investments. The 48-year-old Toronto entrepreneur, through his Authentic Brands Group, manages the Monroe and Marley … See all stories on this topic » The Canadian Press

Ninja on Retirement: Life Goes On Sherdog.com Photo: David Lethaby/Sherdog.com With three simple but profound words, former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua embraced retirement from mixed martial arts. The decision no fighter wants to make came in wake of Rua’s third-round knockout … See all stories on this topic »

Monday’s top picks from the USA TODAY network USA Today Exclusive interview(MMA Rising): Brazilian star Vanessa Porto talks about women’s MMA and her hopes of fighting in North America again. • Chow Time(MMA Die Hards): Major team sport athletes that could dominate in mixed martial arts. … See all stories on this topic »

Malibu Boats Continues to Make Wakes in Mixed Martial Arts Benzinga A huge fan of Malibu Boats, Carwin is pumped to continue to bring the Malibu brand of fun and performance to the Mixed Martial Arts Octagon. Malibu Boats reciprocates this admiration as fans of Carwin’s integrity and determination as much as his 12-1 … See all stories on this topic »

Decatur native takes MMA skills to overseas competition Herald & Review Sloan, a mixed martial arts fighter, has won 11 of 12 fights in the one year he has participated in the sport. BLUE MOUND — A year ago, Decatur native Frank Sloan made his first forays into mixed martial arts, with no real experience but teenage … See all stories on this topic »

Legalizing Mixed Martial Arts? WBNG-TV By Andrea Michalenicz Village of Port Dickinson, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Mixed Martial Arts could soon be legalized in New York State. The State Senate voted 42-18 in favor of legalizing the sport on Monday. It’s been banned since 1995 after an Ultimate… See all stories on this topic » WBNG-TV

NY Senate again approves mixed martial arts Auburn Citizen (1) Keep it clean. Avoid lewd, obscene and vulgar language. If you can’t control your language in a comment, don’t post it. (2) Don’t threaten to hurt or kill anyone. (3) Be truthful. Don’t lie about anyone or anything. (4) Be nice. … See all stories on this topic »

Rampage is an ideal opponent Sportsnet.ca Punching is Rampage’s comfort zone and is something that has made him one of the most famous fighters in mixed martial arts. It’s fair to say that come Saturday night, I’ll be wary and fully prepared to avoid his biggest danger. … See all stories on this topic » Sportsnet.ca

Harley Enthusiast Steve Chamberland: I’ll Hand out 50 Legs in 50 Weeks

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | No Comments

(Tampa, FL) – Steve Chamberland knows first hand that the size of a motorcycle enthusiast’s heart is as big as the open country on which he rides. Now he’s going to prove it with his own actions.

Professional wrestler, gold medal-winning shot putter and Harley-Davidson maven Chamberland is putting a call out to those who need prosthetic legs: Be part of my “50 Legs in 50 Weeks” project.

Chamberland lost his own leg in a horrific motorcycle accident, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying the thrill of riding, nor has it lessened his enthusiasm for big bikes like a Harley.

“I can’t imagine my life without motorcycles, despite what happened to me,” Chamberland says. “My life on the open road has given me way more enjoyment than sadness.”

All that passion and love for motorcycles is being channeled into Chamberland’s project, where he wants to provide 50 prosthetic legs to those in need, in 50 weeks. He plans on touring the country, learning of people’s stories.

Once selected by Chamberland, 50 lucky individuals will have prosthetic legs designed and built by his staff and him.

Chamberland also plans to videotape each of the 50 recipients as they go through the process to receive their new legs. He also wouldn’t rule out turning the project into a Reality TV series.

“This isn’t a stunt-it’s a real way to help real people in need,” Chamberland says. “It’s also a way to bring awareness to the fact that people with prosthetics can lead prosperous, fulfilling lives.”

Chamberland says the search is on for sponsors to provide funding for the bus he and his staff will need to tour the country.

To contact Steve Chamberland for the purposes of making a request to be selected as one of the 50 prosthetic leg recipients schamberland11@gmail.com

For more on Steve Chamberland visit http://nfe.com

Steve Chamberland is available for interviews. Please contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv

Steve Chamberland is represented by Eclectic Media Productions National PR firm. Website: http://mediaproductions.tv

MELSON DONATES ENTIRE PURSE TO PENDING STEM CELL TRIAL

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | No Comments

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New York, NY (May 23, 2011) – Unbeaten junior middleweight Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson kept his perfect record alive by stopping veteran Hector Rivera in 44 seconds last Thursday evening at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. After briefly getting a gage for his foe, Melson unloaded a solid straight left hand which dropped Rivera hard to the canvas. Rivera attempted to get up, but was unable to continue.

“This is the first time I’ve knocked somebody out since the amateurs,” said Melson, who spoke to the capacity crowd after his impressive about his fight to help people with severe spinal cord injuries. “The fight ended much quicker than I anticipated.”

For the third time in as many fights, Melson donated his entire purse to Justadollarplease.org in support of a pending stem cell trial for spinal cord injuries. If the trial goes through successfully, the research could potentially change the lives for thousands of disabled Americans currently in wheelchairs.

In association with Justadollarplease.org, Melson recently started Team Fight to Walk, whose mission is to raise awareness within the boxing community about the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries. Team Fight to Walk is comprised of Melson, IBF cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, title contender DeAndre “The Bull” Latimore, and prospects Sid “The Messenger” El Harrak, Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin, Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien and Delen “Sniper” Parsley.

Tax deductible donations can be made at Justadollarplease.org and information on Team Fight to Walk is available at Teamfighttowalk.com.

Melson’s next bout will be announced shortly.

Contact: Matt Yanofsky (Team Melson and Fight to Walk Publicist) 551-206-0578

Eight Pro Bouts and A Special Attraction Luche Libre Tag Team Bout Headline

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | No Comments

WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS IV WARNER CENTER MARRIOTT FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011

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Woodland Hills, California, May 23, 2011 – Professional Boxing returns to the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California on Friday, June 3, 2011.  Presented by Art of Boxing Promotions, in association with Bash Boxing, the previous show at the Warner Center Marriott completely sold out with over 100 fans turned away at the door.  Already becoming known for some of the best and most even matched boxing shows in Southern California, War at Woodland Hills IV will feature an 8 round Cruiserweight battle between two former amateur stars, Anatoliy “The Dragon Man” Dudchenko (11-2, 8KOs) andMichael “Famous” Simms (21-13-2, 13KOs).  Dudchenko is a past member of the Ukrainian National Team and has reeled of 8 victories in a row.  Simms, a former U.S. Olympian and World Amateur Champion when he defeated current WBA Heavyweight Champion David Haye, has faced a who’s who of World Class talent.   The War at Woodland Hills IV at the Warner Center Marriott will also feature a stacked undercard of highly regarded local fighters including Oxnard’s Hugo Centeno, Glendale’s Artur Bernetsyan, Woodland Hills’ own Ivan Castaneda and Ether Arvizu, Montebello’s Andres Reyes and the pro debut of Robert Garcia trained fighter, Erik Ruiz.   In addition to an action-packed night of pro boxing, WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS IV will have a special attraction LUCHE LIBRE tag team bout and aRing Card Girl Bikini Contest with the winner earning an opportunity to become THE RING Magazine’s Ring Card Girl Of The Month.   Tickets to THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS can be purchased online by going to www.bashboxing.com or by calling (626) 388-8888. THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS IV takes place on Friday, June 3, 2011 in the Grand Ballroom of the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills.  Doors Open at 7:00 pm, First Bout at 7:30 pm.

FIGHT NOW TV LAUNCHES TUESDAY, MAY 24

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | No Comments

FIGHT NOW TV SPOKESMAN/ANALYST RANDY COUTURE Twitter@FightNowTv Facebook.com/FightNowTV

FIGHT FANS – YOUR CHANNEL HAS ARRIVED! FIGHT NOW TV, Nation’s First 24/7 Boxing/MMA/Combat Sports Channel, Debuts Tuesday, May 24 NEW YORK (May 23, 2011) – (www.fightnow.com) The first 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a week combat  sports channel is bringing the best battles, fiercest fights and stunning knockouts to America. FIGHT NOW  TV caters to fight fans of every genre, giving them a front row seat to compelling coverage of MMA, boxing,  wrestling/grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing and other combat sports. FIGHT NOW is the place for the best  analysis, live and current events, documentaries and news coverage of the biggest PPV events and match-ups happenings around the globe. FIGHT NOW TV was founded by veteran broadcast executives Mike Garrow, Cal Millar andRomen Podzyhun; Garrow will serve as the channel’s General Manager. Longtime sports TV veteran Doug Jacobs serves as a production and programming consultant. FIGHT NOW TV has also enlisted one of the fight game’s biggest names to join its camp. Former UFC champion and MMA legend Randy Couture will serve as both a spokesperson and analyst for the channel. “Combat sports events happen 52 weeks a year. There is no off season in the fight game; so whether it’s mixed martial arts, boxing, grappling or kickboxing contests you are into, we offer it all on one dedicated channel,” said Garrow. “There is something for every fight fan on FIGHT NOW TV, as we will deliver ‘knockout’ entertainment to viewers each and every day.” “FIGHT NOW TV will bring the best fights from around the world right to our viewers,” saidJacobs. “We’re working with the top promoters to showcase up-and-coming fighters, elite stars and ring legends.” The nation’s first round-the-clock combat sports channel goes live on Tuesday, May 24 as part of Cablevision’s iO Sports & Entertainment Pak on channel 464. The iO Sports & Entertainment Pak is available to Cablevision customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. EVERY NIGHT A DIFFERENT FIGHT PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS Right from minute one, the network will serve as the ultimate destination for fight fans, offering 24/7 action, including such programming as:   PREMIER SHOWS Every Night a Different Fight: Seven nights a week FIGHT NOW TV offers a full, uncut event from the sports of boxing, MMA, kickboxing and other combat match ups beginning at 10pm. Guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Talking Boxing with Billy C (Live every Monday to Friday from 6am to 7:30am ET): Join highly-respected fight analyst Billy C and his crew of boxing insiders as they breakdown all the latest news and happenings from the world of the sweet science. If you want to be in the “know” with what is going on inside and outside the square circle, this show delivers. MMA Junkie Radio Live (Monday to Friday, Noon to 2pm ET): Gorgeous George and his co-hostGoze broadcast live from Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas. The Junkies welcome MMA fighters, industry insiders and fans to discuss the latest happenings in the fastest growing sport in the world. News Hitz (Monday to Friday, four times a day): Keep up to speed on all the happenings from in and around the fight game.  Breaking news, fight world exclusives, and all latest information. FIGHT Central (Saturday and Sunday nights): Host JT McCarthy breaks down live PPV events before they happen and talks about the breaking news and hot topics of the week as guest insiders and fighters give their take on all things pertaining to the fight world. Fight Central will also cover post-fight PPV events with its After the Bell show. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS American Made MMA: The top regional MMA promotions across the country showcase their own homegrown mixed martial arts fighters. See the next generation of the MMA stars the U.S. is producing.Week 1: Ring of Fire. Global Impact MMA: The top international MMA promotions from around the world. Bouts from the UK, Ireland, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Australia and all points in between. Week 1: Cage Warriors. MMA Vault: Each week, FIGHT NOW TV opens up the vault to present classic encounters and hidden gems. See early King of the Cage fights, Best of Pancreas and other memorable moments from the sport of MMA. MMA 2011!: Each week, FIGHT NOW TV will deliver brand new current events, live and/or with a slight time delay so fans can enjoy the freshest MMA action. BOXING The Boxing Vault: FIGHT NOW TV’s boxing vault is loaded with footage from hall of fame fighters, to undercard bouts fans still talk about.  The Boxing Vault is sure to deliver a knock out experience every time you watch. Week 1: Classics from the Forum boxing library. Boxing 2011: FIGHT NOW TV will be offering over 26 brand new events from across the US and from around the world, featuring title bouts and up-and-coming fighters. Week 1: Non-PPV premiere of Segura v. Calderon II   WRESTLING, KICKBOXING and MUAY THAI Grapplers Quest: The top organization presenting both amateur and professional grappling tournaments around the world is coming to FIGHT NOW TV. This exclusive weekly series puts the viewer right on the mat as Grapplers Quest founder Brian Cimins hosts the series that showcases the skills and talents of these great athletes who compete for the love of the sport. From rising talent to household names like Matt Hughes, BJ Penn, Frank Mir and Diego Sanchez, Grapplers Quest is a unique series only found on FIGHT NOW TV. Enfusion: Fifteen champion Muay Thai fighters from around the world travel to Thailand to live, train and compete, to see who will leave this tropical paradise crowned the king of Muay Thai. Takedown Wrestling: A weekly magazine show that breaks down all of the happenings and moves from the mats, covering high school, collegiate and international wrestling competitions. Hosted byScott Casber. Fight Now TV is a subsidiary of Channel Zero. FIGHT NOW TV – It’s On! Ring The Bell May 24 www.fightnow.com

Bilateral Amputee in Top 25 NCAA Moments: Wrestling Champ Nick Ackerman

Posted on | May 23, 2011 | No Comments

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