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Boxing Links (5-21-11)

Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments

Vikings’ Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut
ESPN
The Minnesota Vikings defensive end won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after Edwards knocked down former amateur kickboxer TJ Gibson twice at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minn. According to local reports, 
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A two-for-one workout
Los Angeles Times
Trainers are combining boxing and Pilates, and barre work with boot camp, to spice things up. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times Most people wouldn’t think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing
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Hopkins fighting tonight to set new ‘old’ record
New York Post
If Hopkins wins, he’ll become the oldest boxer ever to capture a major title, passing George Foreman, who was 45 when he KO’d Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight crown in 1994. It would be an historic accomplishment that may not last very long if 
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Boxing Preview Analysis: James DeGale vs. George Groves
SaddoBoxing.com
By Lee Bellfield May 21st, 2011 All Boxing Previews A bitter boxing rivalry which started as amateurs comes to a head tonight when Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale meets George Groves at the 02 Arena in London. At stake is both DeGale’s British and 
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Boxing Breakfast: Bernard Hopkins Goes for History Tonight
Bad Left Hook
“Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport – almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis.” by OliGold on May 21, 2011 10:31 AM EDT 
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Paul Williams to fight Erislandy Lara
ESPN
By Dan Rafael Four days after HBO withdrew its approval of Japan’s Nobuhiro Ishida to face Paul Williams in a July 9 “Boxing After Dark” main event, former Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara got the call. Williams and Lara, both southpaws, 
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KO Drugs Boxing: Round 3
WYTV
The third round of the high school KO Drugs boxing tournament took place at the ITAM Banquet Center in Youngstown Friday night. Lightweight: Torrence Ahart (Chaney) def. Ta’Shan Williams (Warren Harding), default. Lightweight: Askari Loury (Odyssey 
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Collins has new approach to life, boxing
Reading Eagle
By Don Stewart Keenan Collins didn’t need to return to boxing. He’d found a good job and a stable home life during his time away. But with his house in order outside of the ring, the 34-year-old Collins felt he could give the sport one more shot. 
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UNITED BOXERS SET ACTION PACKED CARD FOR TONIGHT IN MARYLAND
Boxeo Mundial
BALTIMORE, MD – ‘Saturday Night Will Be All Right For Fighting’ Tonight, Saturday, May 21th, as UNITED BOXERS presents a sensational evening of professional boxing at the Maryland Sportsplex in Millersville. Headlining the UNITED BOXERS EVENT is a 
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Bad Chad Ready for Return!

Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments

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Even though he won’t be appearing in the main event tonight, former WBC world champion “Bad” Chad Dawson (29-1, 17 KO’s) is eagerly awaiting his chance to remind the world he is the best fighter on the card.

 

Dawson will meet fellow former champ Adrian Diaconu (27-2, 15 KO’s) in the 12-round main supporting bout of the “Dynasty II: Pascal vs. Hopkins” event at the Bell Center in Montreal that will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing® in the United States and on pay-per-view in Canada at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

 

To face Diaconu, Dawson is returning to the scene of his first and only professional loss, last August, losing his title against main event participant Jean Pascal via 11-round technical decision – a fight in which he looked tentative for many of the early rounds before finding his range too late. Dawson had Pascal reeling when an unintentional headbutt forced a premature ending and a trip to the scorecards.

 

For this fight, Dawson has been trained by the legendary Emanuel Steward at the Kronk Gym in Detroit.

 

You’ve already made weight for your fight. How do you feel?

 

I feel great. I’m very well rested and well conditioned. Ready to get back in and show everybody I’m still the best light heavyweight in the world and showcase my talent.

 

Is it hard for you to probably be the best fighter on the card, but not be in the main event?

 

It’s kind of humbling, but I just take it how it comes. It’s a privilege to be on the card in front of a big crowd and a big television audience.

 

What do you know about your opponent, Adrian Diaconu?

 

We were scheduled to fight a few years ago and it didn’t happen. Now we’ll do it. He’s a strong guy and a big puncher, but nothing I have to worry about. I’m in great shape and everything is great. I can’t wait to get out there and execute.

 

Who do you hope wins between Pascal and Hopkins? Who would you rather face?

 

It doesn’t matter. I would love to get Bernard in the ring. I’ve been chasing him so long. But taking my revenge on Pascal would be great too.

 

How do you feel when you watch the tape of your loss to Pascal?

 

It’s painful for me to watch. It wasn’t me in there that night. I can’t believe I fought that way. I can’t believe it took me so long to come after him. It will be totally different next time.

 

So you think Pascal just got lucky?

 

He definitely got lucky. He wasn’t going to make it out of that round. After the headbutt, the referee stopped it without even giving my corner a chance to stop the cut. He got a lucky victory.

 

Any qualms about fighting in Diaconu’s backyard?

 

I’ve been in this situation before. My last fight was in front of a hostile crowd. It doesn’t bother me at all. It’s only me and him in the ring. They can boo and yell all they want.

 

“Dynasty II: Pascal vs. Hopkins” is presented by Groupe Yvon Michel and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light. It will be distributed live on pay-per-view in Canada on Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV, Viewer’s Choice and Sasktel in French and English beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.  Dawson vs. Diaconu is presented in association with Gary Shaw Productions and InterBox.

Tickets, priced at C$500, C$350, C$250, C$175, C$110, C$75, C$50 and C$35, are on sale now and may be purchased at the Bell Centre box office or by calling(514) 790-2525 or (877) 668-8269.  Tickets are available online atwww.evenko.ca.


 

Wrestling Links (5-21-11)

Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments

Wrestling’s Romeo and Juliet: Miss Elizabeth and Macho Man Randy Savage
USA Today
By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY As wrestling fans mourn former minor league baseball player turned WWE wrestling star Randy “Macho Man” Savage, who was killed in a car accident in Tampa, it’s also time to remember one of the secrets of his popularity in 
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USA Today
Impact Wrestling Rating
Wrestling News World
Thursday’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.17 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1714000 on Spike TV. Remember to follow WrestlingNewsWorld.com on Twitter at twitter.com/wnwnews and on Facebook at this link. Want The Inside Line To Pro Wrestling
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Which Laker would make the best professional wrestler?
Los Angeles Times (blog)
With the unfortunate news that legendary wrestler Macho Man Randy Savage has died, a few things popped into my mind. His catch phrase, “Oh Yeahhhhh” won’t leave my head. I suddenly want to “snap into a Slim Jim.” And I’ve been endlessly asking myself, 
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UVU wrestling boasts ninth best GPA in nation
Deseret News
By James Warnick, For the Deseret News OREM, Utah — The National Wrestling Coaches Association has announced its annual Division I All-Academic Top 30 Teams, and Utah Valley University was recognized with the nation’s ninth best GPA. 
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Impact Wrestling Review: May 19, 2011: Anderson’s Surprise & Knockout Returns
Bleacher Report
Your Home For All Opinions On All Things Pro Wrestling starts here. The Enigmatic Generation of Wrestling. Well it’s about that time again, iMPACT! reviews! This is the first edition of iMPACT! under the Impact Wrestling name. 
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Bleacher Report
TNA House Show Results (5/20/11) – Amsterdam, New York
Wrestling News World
These are the results for the TNA house show in Amsterdam NY done in conjunction with the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. – To begin, a 10 bell salute is given in remembrance of “Macho Man” Randy Savage. – Jeremy Borash comes out 
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Troubled North County Wrestler Signs With Oregon Junior College
Patch.com
By Lem Satterfield | Email the author | 12:40am Patrick Downey III (left) competes during the 2011 National High School Wrestling Championships held in Virginia Beach, VA. Barbara Tobin Two-time Maryland state wrestling titlist and 189-pound national 
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A Brush With Pro Wrestling Greatness
Patch.com
I was 11 or 12 when my parents took me to the wrestling matches at the old Roseland Ballroom in Taunton one night. Of course, we were early. My dad was never late for anything. If the event was on Tuesday an hour away, you left on Monday. 
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Hudson wrestlers continue to compete
Hudson Star Observer
Although the season ended back in March, Hudson’s wrestlers have continued to find opportunities for both competition and improvement, according to Raider varsity coach Chris Hansen. Hudson fifth-grader Mitchell Anderson wrestles his way to a sixth 
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NIU Wrestling Team Makes the Grade
Northern Illinois University Athletics
DEKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University wrestling program continues to earn recognition for its excellence in the classroom as NIU was named to the NationalWrestling Coaches Association’s annual Division I All-Academic Top 30 Team for the
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Northern Illinois University Athletics

 

Blogs
TNA Joins The Wrestling World In Mourning The Passing Of Randy Savage
TNA joins the entire wrestling world in mourning the passing of the legendary ” Macho Man” Randy SavageSavage was one of the most talented athletes to…
News – http://www.tnawrestling.com/


Wrestling Icon ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage Dies in Florida Car 
By PopEater Staff
Wrestling legend, snack pitchman and actor ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage died Friday in Seminole, Florida after losing control of his car while sufferi.
PopEater – http://www.popeater.com/


Former Wrestling Great Randy “Macho Man” Savage Dies in Car Crash 
By Scared Monkeys
Former professional wrestling great Randy “Macho Man” Savage (Randy Poffo) died today in a car crash in Seminole, Florida. According to TMZ, wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM and lost 
Scared Monkeys – http://scaredmonkeys.com/


Wrestling Superstar Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage Dies in Car Crash
By Brian Moylan
The WWF’s Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the great friend then foe of Hulk Hogan and lover of Miss Elizabeth, died in Tampa, Florida, today. He was 58. According to police reports, he had a heart attack while behind the wheel and his car 
Gawker – http://www.gawker.com/


TNA Wrestling iMPACT! Now Available
By Quentyn Kennemer
We said it was coming May 19th, folks, and we’re well past that. I’m talking about TNA Wrestling’siMPACT! for Android, of course. It’s $2.99 on the Android.
Android Phone Fans – http://phandroid.com/

 

Web
TNA Wrestling iMPACT for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the 
Learn more, read reviews, and download TNA Wrestling iMPACT by Namco Networks America Inc. on the iTunes App Store.
itunes.apple.com/us/app/tna-wrestling…/id406043438?mt=8

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-21-11)

Posted on | May 21, 2011 | No Comments

Monitors approved for judges to use while scoring UFC fights in Nevada
Las Vegas Sun
By Ray Brewer (contact) The UFC received approval Friday from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to equip judges scoring its mixed martial arts fights with a 7-inch LCD monitor to assist in evaluating the action when their sight is hindered. 
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Local UFC fighter to sign autographs at MMA event
KSL-TV
By Amy Donaldson, Deseret News WEST JORDAN – For millions of mixed martial arts fans, television is the only way they get to enjoy the fights they love. The UFC can’t stage a show in every city that loves one of the fastest growing sports in the 
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KSL-TV
Edmonton’s Ford stops Parisyan at MMA Live 1 in London, Ontario
Examiner.com
In the shadow of last month’s UFC 129, Ontario held another mixed martial arts event that featured some of Canada’s top talent. Edmonton’s Ryan Ford defeated UFC veteran Karo Parisyan in the main event at MMA Live 1 at the John Labatt Centre in London, 
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MMA returns to Armoury
Monmouth Daily Review Atlas
By Marty Touchette MONMOUTH — Mixed martial arts (MMA) returns to the 1st St. Armoury tonight for Revolution Fighting Championship 17 with four title fights, two heavyweight bouts and an appearance by a legend in the sport. The main event once again 
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BeatDOWn MMA event to feature local, statewide fighters at The Dow Event 
The Saginaw News – MLive.com
SAGINAW — Months of planning will come to fruition Saturday as The Dow Event Center trades in its indoor football field for a steel cage for the arena’s first mixed martial arts event. Donofrio Entertainment, in association with Triple X Cagefighting, 
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The Saginaw News – MLive.com


Watson, ‘Ninja’ hit marks for BAMMA 6

ESPN (blog)
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts middleweight champion Tom Watson checked in at 184.5 pounds for his scheduled title defense against Pride Fighting Championships veteran Murilo Rua (185) in the BAMMA 6 main event on Saturday at Wembley Arena 
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ESPN (blog)
 

MMA fighter faces sex abuse charges
kgw.com
A former mixed martial arts champion was jailed in Clackamas County on sex abuse charges. Hermes Barros Franca ran a martial arts academy in Clackamas before he moved to Florida, according to Clackamas County Detective Jim Strovinck. 
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Takedown Entertainment Appoints Dr. Allan Fields to the Board of Directors
PR-USA.net (press release)
As a member of the Association of Ringside Physicians, Dr. Allan Fields has supervised hundreds of athletic competitions across the spectrum of combat sports including muay thai, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and boxing. Dr. Fields has served as a 
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Mir Ready for Nelson, Eyes Another Run at Heavyweight Gold
Heavy.com
The two met in a Grappler’s Quest tournament back in 2003 prior to Nelson making the transition to mixed martial arts; he was also a great deal slimmer in those days too. Some fans and pundits are pointing to that meeting as an indication of things to 
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INTRODUCING FIGHT NEWS UNLIMITED PREMIUM CONTENT

Posted on | May 20, 2011 | No Comments



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Wrestling Legend Randy “Macho Man” Savage Dies in Single Car Accident

Posted on | May 20, 2011 | No Comments

This Weekend on GFL.TV

Posted on | May 20, 2011 | No Comments

Fight For Hope
Sat May 21 6:00PM ET

Click here to watch this event on GoFightLive!

Kings Boxing Promotions presents “Fight For Hope” at the Sovereign Center on Saturday, May 21st. First bout starts at 6 PM EDT.

Junior middleweight boxer Keenan Collins of Reading, PA is set to make big waves in his hometown on May 21 when he headlines King’s Promotions ‘Fight For Hope’ boxing event at the Sovereign Center.

The heavy-handed Collins, who has a record of 12-5-2 (8 KO), will face Allentown, PA’s Jorge Delgado (4-9, 2 KO) in a six-round bout with crosstown bragging rights at stake. Collins’ matchup was elevated to main event status after local heavyweight star Travis Kauffman withdrew from the card with a shoulder injury.

‘It’s good to be back at home,’ said Collins, who is making his fourth appearance at the venue. ‘I get to show my people what I love to do, and that’s box. My kids can see the reason why Daddy wakes up in the morning and does his running.’

This will be Collins’ first fight since December of 2009. Collins decided he needed a break from the sport after five straight years of boxing. He labored away in King’s Boxing Gym in Reading with head trainer Marshall Kauffman as he waited for the right time to return to the ring.

‘I really have been impressed with his ethic in the gym,’ said Kauffman. ‘I think he’s a much smarter fighter than he was before. What I see more of that I hadn’t seen in the last couple years is his aggressive style. He’s dropped a couple guys in the gym. That’s what he used to have when he was starting and a lot of people were worried about fighting him.’

Collins started his career 12-1-1 before being sidetracked in 2007. In a stretch where he faced two undefeated prospects and a top-rated title contender, Collins’ career lost the glimmer of promise that had separated him from the pack as a prospect.

Now a seasoned veteran, Collins is resuming his career with a renewed optimism that embodies the show’s theme, Reading’s fight for hope.

‘I have five kids, and I let them know that Daddy trains hard and that hard work pays off. You get a crowd yelling for you and at the end of the fight you get to put your hands up.’

‘I’m being a role model to my kids, and I’m leading by example. My daughter plays an instrument and at the end of her concerts, she wants to have the crowd standing up.’

The rest of of the pro card will be comprised of local Pennsylvania talent such as heavyweight William Miranda (2-3) of Allentown, the pro debuts of Williamsport heavyweight Randy Easton and Reading welterweight Cesar Gonzales, welterweight Grayson Blake (1-0, 1 KO) of State College, PA, and lightweight Travis ‘The Animal’ Thompson (4-7-1, 3 KO) of Pottstown, PA.

The card will also feature some of the best local amateur talent, including Quincy Staples of Reading against Abram Santos of Allentown in a rubber match to settle a 1-1 tie.

Xavier Melendez of Reading will face Exeter Township’s Kenny Williams, Fabian Valentin of Reading versus Elmer Madenia from Lebanon, and 6’6″, 280 pound Super Heavyweight Giant Joe Campano versus Darnell Hayes from Lebanon.

And in female amateurs, Tassalea ‘The Princess’ Lopez of Reading will face Janel Grim of Lebanon.

For full fight card and more details about this event, visit gfl.tv or click here

 

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TOP CONTENDER HINCHLIFFE TO FORD: “I WILL MAKE IT A QUICK NIGHT”

Posted on | May 20, 2011 | No Comments

Hinchliffe and Ryan Ford set to collide at “Confrontation”

Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford is seen by many as the next great Canadian star to come out of the Great White North. This opinion was only further cemented by Ford’s vicious TKO victory over former UFC welterweight contender Karo Parisyan May 19th in Ontario. Up next for “The Real Deal” will be a bout at his home promotion Aggression MMA’s next event, entitled “Confrontation,” where he will lock horns with Nick “The Juggernaut” Hinchliffe. While not the lightning rod of attention that “The Real Deal” is, Hinchliffe is a threat in the cage that needs to be taken seriously. And if “The Juggernaut” has anything to say about it, Ryan Ford is going to find that out on June 10th in at the Shaw Conference Center in Edmonton, Alberta at “Confrontation.”

Recently, Ford was quoted as saying, “All I gotta say is that Nick better step his game up from his last few fights, cause I’m on a whole different level than any fighter he’s fought. Everything that I bring to the fight…he won’t be able to handle it. So, bottom line, he ain’t G’d up, so he’s gettin’ beat up.”

In response, Hinchliffe had this to say: “I think Ford is having a war of words with himself. I don’t talk trash or need to make up a grudge in order to fight someone. I don’t mind…it’s just Ford’s style. He’s a good fighter and quite a personality. His whole ‘G’d up, beat up’ line was classic. I’m as white as they come. I drive a family car because I have a kid. I don’t know about getting beat up, but don’t plan on that, bro. But you’re right…I’m not ‘G’d up’…ha.”

How do you prepare for a tough fighter like Ford? “I don’t game plan too much, but I definitely see some holes [in his game] that I think I can exploit during the fight, and I’m working them into my training,” explains “The Juggernaut.”

To the fans, Hinchliffe had this to say: “Expect a war. It’s a line used often, I know, but I promise it. If Ford thinks I’m an easy fight, then ain’t right, and I will make it a quick night. Ha! That’s about as ‘G’d up’ as I get. If he wants to come in aggressive like he does, then don’t expect me to back down. I’m gonna meet you head on. I’m looking forward to our fight, Ford.”

Aggression MMA’s “Confrontation,” which will feature a main event between nationally-ranked welterweight starsRyan “The Real Deal” Ford (14-3) and Nick “Juggernaut” Hinchliffe (18-7). This highly-anticipated event will take place Friday, June 10th, at the Shaw Conference Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “Confrontation” will also showcase two-time world Muay Thai champion Shane “Shaolin” Campbell (4-1), submission wizard Luke Harris(6-1), and the MMA debut of world Muay Thai champion Levi Krupe. More details will be announced shortly.

General admission tickets for “Confrontation” are now on sale, and are priced at $60. Limited floor seats are available for $100, $150, and $200. Tickets are available at www.tnttickets.ca or via email atinfo@aggressionmma.com. Fans can also call (780) 426-SOLD.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.aggressionmma.com/

 

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