Boxing Links (5-13-11)
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| Boxing’s Ten Most Polarizing Figures: Mayweather, Pacquiao, Hopkins and More Bad Left Hook Since controversy — or weakly alleged controversy — is such a hot topic the last few days, I thought we’d take a look at what I feel are boxing’s ten most polarizing figures. I’m limiting this only to active fighters (not retired, that is to say), … See all stories on this topic »
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| Beloved king of Aussie boxing returns to what was once his palace The Australian He should have known better, for no matter which estimate you take, more Australians turned out to hail the boxer than they did the Fab Four. On Monday Lionel returns to Festival Hall and will complete his journey. It was in this stadium almost a half … See all stories on this topic »
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| Idec: Holt out to recapture glory NorthJersey.com PASSAIC — Seven years ago, Kendall Holt introduced himself to boxing enthusiasts nationwide with a spectacular one-punch, first-round knockout of Gilberto Reyes in a fight on ESPN2. Kendall Holt, left, celebrates with pal Jose Peralta, who defeated … See all stories on this topic »
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| Puerto Rico Boxing Cards on June 10, June 11 in NYC BoxingScene.com NEW YORK, NY – Two of boxing’s top promoters have put together a tribute to the great Puerto Rican boxers of past and future in the only way they know how: by staging two spectacular boxingshows, back-to-back in the same venue, loaded with the best … See all stories on this topic »
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| Hayden Panettiere and boxer Wladimir Klitschko break up Los Angeles Times (blog) The “Scream 4” actress, 21, and Klitschko, a Ukrainian boxing champ who, at 35, is 14 years her senior, said that the long-distance thing just wasn’t working out. “We had a great time together, but it’s not that easy to manage a relationship between … See all stories on this topic »
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| Boxing Breakfast: Robert Garcia on a Possible Antonio Margarito Retirement Bad Left Hook Brent Brookhouse of BloodyElbow.com guested as he covered the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight for SBNation.com, and we talked about the fallout there, the reaction around both boxing and MMA communities to the fight, some of the pay scale differences between … See all stories on this topic »
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| Zaveck wants Berto next;; Murray-Rees on 6/4; USA Boxing News EastsideBoxing.com Wishes to fight for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title are coming from his team also, after he lost the World Champion in WBC,” said Dejan Zavec (31 win, 18 KO, 1 lost), the IBF World Champion, about potential opponents at his press … See all stories on this topic » |
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| U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Boxing and Freddie Roach Training, Inc … In an effort to ensure American boxers have access to the very best training and support in the world in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, … usaboxing.org/news/2011/05/07/u-s…in…/42207
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| Boxing: Manny Pacquiao’s last workout before fighting Shane Mosley … David Livingston/Getty Images At Thursday’s running session, in Manny Pacquiao’s final workout before Saturday’s fight, the boxer’s entourage is typically … espn.go.com/sports/boxing/blog/_/name/boxing/…/6497376 |
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London Opens Schedule & UFCs Michael Bisping Seminar
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London International Opens Weekend – June 4th & 5th 2011 – The O2 London
The London Soccer Dome, O2 Arena, Greenwich SE10 ODX

From the promoters who bring you The Seni Combat Sports Expo and Disneyland European Festival of Martial Arts, Fighters Inc are to hold The London International Open Championships at The London Soccer Dome at the O2 Arena. The Soccer Dome is the former David Beckham Academy and a fantastic open plan facility for sport and the UKs most ! prestigious tournament series is the first martial arts event to be held there.
8 tournaments featuring 2000+ athletes across 24 matted areas
Hosted on state of the art 3G Grass at an exclusive 2012 Olympic venue
Open to all – Great medals plus some big cash prizes for winners in the new Kurash event.
Clubs and competitors are invited to register their teams/individuals to compete in their choosen disciplines.
Schedule:-
Saturday 4th June 2011
London Intl Judo Open – Juniors & Youth
Gracie BJJ Invitational OPEN
The MMA League
London Intl “KURASH” Open*
Sunday 5th June 2011
London Intl Judo Open – Seniors & Masters
London Challengers “NOGI” Open
London Intl Karate Open (WKF Rules)
BTC Taekwondo Team Championships
The MMA League
Register to compete.
If you would like to take your place in one of the tournaments listed above these are the contact details!!
Judo – https://www.onlineentries.co.uk/events/london/
Karate – Toyakwaikarate@aol.com
MMA – mmaleag! ue@hotmail.com / www.mmaleague.tv
BJJ / NOGI – www.efnsports.com
Taekwondo – orders@taekwondopromotions.co.uk
Kurash – avasports@btconnect.com
Further details about the tournament series or for our 2012 championships which will be held at the international combat sports expo, Excel London clickwww.TheLondonOpens.com or email us at info@fightersinc.net
Michael “The Count” Bispings Super Seminar at The London Opens
Saturday 4th June 2011 – 4pm-6pm
The London Soccer Dome, O2 Arena, Greenwich
UFCs headliner and British Ultimate Fighter, Michael Bisping will put on a Super Seminar at the London Open championships. This is a chance to train with Britain’s biggest MMA name. The session will last for 2 hours followed by a signing & photograph session. For training and/or s! pectator/meet and greet tickets log onto either Ticketweb.co.uk or click the ticket page on www.fightersinc.net. Fighters Inc director Joe Long states “We are looking forward to working with Michael once again after organising his after party at the O2 following UFC120 and now having him teach a special seminar as part of the London International Opens weekend.”
A word about our Sponsors!
Primetime – Sky Channel are now one of the leading broadcasters of cutting edge fightsports. Primetime is the home of MMA super show Strikeforce and its grand prix super heavyweight 8 man tournament. The first part of the Grand Prix saw the infamous Fedor eliminated from the tournament by Silva and the next grand prix is set to air live on Primetime on June 18th. Primetime also aired the last Amir Khan fight as well as continuing to screen the prestiogious Super Six World Boxing Classic. The channel is a PPV and can be purchased by logging onto www.primetimelive.co.uk
CombatAndStrength.com – Coming soon a brand new website for the combat and strength sports community. C&S will feature a range of cutting edge products and opportunities for fighters, bodybuilders, athletes and fans alike. The site launches in June so click through or follow via twitter @combatstrength.
Adidas – Has a strong affliation with martial arts and AVA Sports, one o! f the Uks leading distributors of Karate, Judo, BJJ and Taekwondo equipment will be at the London Opens with the latest in their range.
It might not be Seni expo year but the London Opens will have a small range of stands and some interesting opportunities avaliable across the weekend! With 24 state of the art mats being laid from four different matting companies this is an ideal time for gym or club owners to pick up a bargain and take the mats away! More details in advance about the range of London Open mats from info@fightersinc.net
One to watch out for:-
Action superstar DOLPH LUNDGRENs new movie is out soon on DVD. Renowned for movies such as The Expendables and Rocky, “Direct Contact” features him as an imprisoned ex US Special Forces soldier trying to earn his freedom by taking on a dangerous mission. The explosive, hard-hitting DIRECT CONTACT will be available to buy on DVD from the 13th June. ! Watch out for our next FAN News dedicated to the movie, with c! ompetiti on to win copies of the film.
Other UK events coming up:
14/15 May – British Judo Open – K2 Crawley
14 May – UCMMA, London
21 May – Degale v Groves,Pro Boxing, O2 London
21 May – BAMMA, Wembley
21 May – MA Action, Norwich
22 May – Chi Sau, Luton
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Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY
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NEW YORK, NY (May 13, 2011) – Award-winning boxing writer and television announcer, Steve Farhood, and “Light’s Out” star Holt McCallany will be special speakers at Tuesday night’s (May 17), starting at 7 PM/ET) for RING 8’s monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City.
In addition, additional 2011 New York Golden Gloves Tournament finalists who were unable to attend last month’s RING 8 meeting will be in attendance as honorary RING 8 members throughout this year.
Farhood, a popular boxing analyst and historian, was the Boxing Writers of America’s 2002 Sam Taub Award winner for excellence in broadcast journalism. He was editor-in-chief for The Ring and KO Magazine and today serves as a ringside color commentator for Showtime’s “ShoBox: The New Generation.”
McCallany was the star of “Light’s Out,” which aired on FX network, in which he played a former heavyweight champion making a comeback. Holt also played Teddy Atlas, ironically, a RING 8 special speaker earlier this year, in the HBO movie, “Tyson.”
“We’re delighted to have two heavyweights of their respective industries speaking at this month’s meeting,” RING 8 president Bob Duffy said. “I’ve known Steve for many, many years and there isn’t a more knowledgeable or respected person in boxing. At this year’s Golden Gloves Tournament, I saw the way Holt interacted with boxing fans, especially young people. He’s not just an actor portraying a boxer; he’s a big-time supporter of our sport.”
RING 8 Honorary Member Bill Gallo Died
All RING 8 members sent their condolences to the family of recently departed Bill Gallo, the longtime New York Daily News sportswriter/cartoonist who passed away due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 88. Gallo was an honorary member of RING 8 for his support of boxing and the organization’s scholarship fund is named in his honor. Duffy and the RING 8 board members, on behalf of the organization, eulogized Bill at the wake and RING 8 did a final 10 count.
Boxing Under The Stars, June 9
RING 8, along with the New York Police, will sponsor “Boxing Under The Stars,” June 9 outdoors at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklon Square, New York. Members of the New York City Boxing Team, comprised of policemen and corrections officers, will participate in amateur matches against representatives of the Los Angeles Police Department. Several amateur standouts will also be in action.
Ticket, priced at only $30.00 for ringside VIP and $20.00 for general admission, are available to purchase by calling Lt. Dave Seiv(646.377.0846.
The evening will also include live music and cigar smoking. Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout scheduled for 7 PM/ET. In case of inclement weather the event will still be held but indoors. Proceeds will benefit the New York Police Boxing Team, Cops ‘n Kids, Dr. Teddy Atlas Foundation and RING 8.
Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, RING 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association — hence, RING “8” — and today the organization’s motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers.
RING 8 is fully committed to supporting the less fortunate people in the boxing community that may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need.
Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $25.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, the third Tuesday of every month, excluding July and August.
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CARL FROCH, GAVIN REES AND ANDY MURRAY STAR IN BUMPER BRITISH BOXING NIGHT
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Froch goes for Super Six glory in US as Welshman faces Irishman in Cardiff on June 4
June 4 promises to be a special night for British boxing fans as Gavin Rees takes on Andy Murray in Cardiff for the European lightweight title before Carl Froch’s Super Six semi-final against Glen Johnson in America – both on Sky Sports.
Rees and Andy Murray tussle for the vacant strap at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, with tickets on sale now for what promises to be a great night of boxing on Saturday Night Fight Night.
Then in the early hours of Sunday morning, Nottingham star Froch lays his WBC super-middleweight title on the line in Atlantic City against Jamaican Glen Johnson, with a place in the Super Six final up for grabs.
Former WBA Super-Lightweight champion Rees welcomes the unbeaten Murray onto his home turf, with Rees returning to title action after vacating his British belt earlier in the year and Murray fights for his first major title after claiming Irish and EBU-EU honours in his 24 fight unbeaten stint as a pro.
Rees and Murray will follow a high-class undercard as Wales’ former IBO and European champion Jason Cook and Cardiff’s Frankie Borg add more local flavour. From Liverpool, former British and English super-middleweight champ Tony Dodson and ex-England lightweight champ Steve Williams make the short journey to Wales, while Belfast’s Barry McGuigan prospect Carl Frampton aims to move the unbeaten start to his career into double figures – opponents for the five fighters will be announced soon.
Tickets for the Gavin Rees v Andy Murray European title clash and full undercard are now on sale priced £30 unreserved and £50 ringside from the Motorpoint Arena Box-Office on 02920 224488.
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Wrestling Links (5-13-11)
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| TNA iMPACT Wrestling Results (5/12): “The Network’s Revenge” TNAStars.com It mattered when he was a kid and he watched Hogan in Madison Square Garden and when he saw Flair and Steamboat in East Rutherford, and this show is no longer TNA, it’s Impact Wrestling, and every time he hears that name, he’ll think back to this and … See all stories on this topic »
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| Ex-Wrestling Coach’s 2nd Sex Charge Trial Delayed KMGH Denver Another trial for a former Broomfield High School wrestling coach convicted last week of sexually assaulting a former student has been postponed from next week. The Daily Camera reported a judge rescheduled Travis Masse’s trial for Oct. 17. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Junior wrestlers place second in Casper Kemmerer Gazette Two of the Diamondville Wrestling Club members competed in the Wyoming Amateur WrestlingAssociation competition in Casper last weekend. There were many different clubs and teams from all over the state competing in this tournament. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Top Five Wrestling Personalities Who Need To Stay Away From Social Media Cageside Seats (blog) This may, on the surface, sound like a good idea; wrestling fans, however, know that that their favourite stars and social media do not always mix. In fact, there are numerous examples ofwrestlers behaving foolishly on all types social media and … See all stories on this topic »
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| WWE fans recoil at prospect of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair wrestling Sting again Examiner.com Hulk Hogan admitted to WrestleZone Thursday he’s likely going to wrestle again. And according to a revelation made by Ric Flair on Thursday morning, the 16-time world champion wants a crack at the TNA title again too. With Sting presently holding the … See all stories on this topic »
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| Nittany Lion wrestling announces stellar 2011 recruiting class Gant Daily Penn State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson and his outstanding staff of assistant coaches has announced the newest class of Nittany Lion wrestlers. Eight talented young men are set to join the defending NCAA National Champions for the 2011-12 … See all stories on this topic »
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| Non-spoilers for tonight’s WWE Smackdown Examiner.com Mark Henry and Sheamus By Kevin Kellam Kevin Kellam has been a pro wrestling fan for his whole life. … Examiner.com is the inside source for everything local. We are powered by Examiners, the largest pool of knowledgeable and passionate contributors … See all stories on this topic »
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| Hogan vs. Sting at Bound For Glory, Shamrock Health Update Wrestlezone by Nick Paglino The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the word coming out of the TNA locker room is that Hulk Hogan wants to face Sting in the main event of this year’s Bound For Glory PPV. It has been widely reported that Hogan is training for a … See all stories on this topic » |
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| TNA Wrestling iMPACT! Headed for the Android Market May 19th By Quentyn Kennemer Any wrestling fans out there? If you’re like me, you’ve paid more and more attention to TNA over the past couple of years as WWE’s product has gotten stale and. Android Phone Fans – http://phandroid.com/ |
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Olivia Goodwin To Be Studio Guest On TalkSPORT’S Andy Goldstein’s Sports Bar This Saturday
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The UK’s newest and youngest professional boxing promoter, Olivia Goodwin, is to be a studio guest on Andy Goldstein’s Sports Bar show on TalkSPORT – 1089/1053 MW, on digital and on line at www.talksport.co.uk – this coming Saturday night
Olivia, who is just twenty years of age, was recently granted her professional boxing promoters license by the British Boxing Board of Control and is set to promote her first event, Search & Destroy, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday June 4th.
Besides being the youngest person to be granted a professional boxing promoter’s license, by a huge eleven year margin, she also becomes only the third British female to break into this historically male dominated domain.
In addition to talking with Andy and co-host Bobby Gould about her historic achievement she will also be having a general boxing chit chat as well as discussing her upcoming Search & Destroy event, which is set to be one of the largest taking place in the Capital this year. The huge sixteen bout card is co-headlined by two title fights, Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett versus Geoffrey Munika for the International Master Lightweight title and Toks Owoh versus Tony Conquest for the British Masters Cruiserweight crown.
Speaking earlier today Olivia said, “I am delighted to have the honour of appearing in the studio with Andy and Bobby at TalkSPORT.
All publicity for boxing is fantastic as we lead up to me inaugural show on 4th June at York Hall.
This will be a sold out event with at least 12 bouts of boxing. Value for money and real excitement is what I will deliver and we start as we mean to continue.”
Andy Goldstein’s Sports Bar, featuring Olivia Goodwin, will be on talkSPORT, 1089/1053 MW, digital and on line at www.talksport.co.uk between 9pm-midnight on Saturday 14th May 2011.
Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’, double title headlined event will take place at the York Hall, 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, call: 07960 850645 or in person at The TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-13-11)
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| Fan’s look: Where does women’s MMA stand with Zuffa? Yahoo! Sports And when they do, will the women fighters have a job in the largest mixed martial arts company in the world? White is one of the best promoters in the history of fighting. He is one of the smartest businessmen in the world and understands what is good … See all stories on this topic »
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| Former Northwest, Mizzou wrestler remembers roots as MMA career blossoms STLtoday.com The brief — but brilliant — start to Michael Chandler’s professional mixed martial arts career intensifies on Saturday. Chandler has earned the pro fight of his young life, and it will be televised live on cable television for any and all to see. … See all stories on this topic »
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| X-tremely action-packed martial arts Chicago Tribune The X-Treme Fighting Organization (XFO) will bring a big mixed martial arts show to town, with a 12-bout lineup that includes local and female fighters. The main event will be a double card with Jeff “Big Frog” Curran (MMA Superstar, UFC/WEC veteran … See all stories on this topic »
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| Wells eager for MMA challenge Beloit Daily News By Jim Franz A nickname seems as commonplace to Mixed Martial Arts as tattoos, garishly decorated shorts and tiny boxing gloves. Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Beloit’s Tyler “The Riot” Reece. You get the idea. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Takedown Entertainment Signs Agreement With Aggression MMA Marketwire (press release) Aggression MMA is a well established mixed martial arts promotions organization located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was created specifically for the purpose of developing Canadian talent and elevating regional MMA fighters to the global stage. … See all stories on this topic » |
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| If MMA is such a safe sport, why do fighters need medical … By Jesse Holland The evils of mixed martial arts have long been unveiled as nothing more than ignorance and misinformation, but unfortunately you can’t teach old dogs like Assemblyman Reilly new tricks — but that hasn’t stopped him from devising his … MMAmania.com – http://www.mmamania.com/ |
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GCP Signs Undefeated Heavyweight Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm!
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Just yesterday, Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions, announced the formation of his new company.








