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New trainer Mike ‘Red’ Skownowski On Target working with Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard

Posted on | March 22, 2011 | No Comments

MANCHESTER, Conn. (March 22, 2011) – New Jersey-based trainer Mike “Red” Skownowski reports that training unbeaten NABF and NABO featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard for his March 26 showdown against unbeaten IBF No. 1 contender“Mikey” Garcia, despite being together a little more than month, seems like they’ve been working together for a year.

 

Remillard-Garcia is the 12-round co-feature on Top Rank’s “Featherweight Fury,” airing live on HBO After Dark from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The 24-year-old Remillard (23-0, 14 KOs) has been at training camp with his new trainer, “Mike Red,” Skownowski, in Passaic, New Jersey. The WBA #3, WBO #4 and WBC #5 rated Remillard puts his NABF and NABO title belts on the line against USBA titlist Garcia (24-0, 20 KOs).

 

The newly Top Ranked-signed boxer is in the fight of his young life, one that offers title implications for the Remillard-Garcia winner against IBF Featherweight Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, or his challenger Jorge Solis if he registers an upset in the 12-round main event “Featherweight Fury.”

 

“Everybody in the gym immediately liked Matt,” Skownowski said. “We have a lot of young kids who have gravitated towards him. Right now, four of them are sitting around between workouts talking boxing with Matt. It seems like we’ve been working together for a year, not 4-5 weeks. In 3 ½ weeks he had already sparred 84 rounds, working double sessions, and he’s a real gym rat. He came to me in shape but not in good boxing shape. Every day he was sparring 10 rounds. I don’t want to leave it in the gym, so the other day I gave him light stuff. He got upset because he’s use to going 100 miles an hour.”

 

Skownowski also works with former world champion Kendall Holt, as well as prospects such as Glen Tapia, Jorge Diaz, Victor Valenzuela, Jeremy Byrant, Jose Perrault, and Wanzell Ellison. In the past he worked with the late Arturo Gatti and Tomas Adamek.

 

“Matt has a very tough fight against Garcia but I think he’s going to shock a lot of people,” ‘Mike Red’ noted. “I didn’t think Matt was a big a puncher as he is. His strength and power are much better. I thought he was more of a finesse fighter but he can bang, too. We’ve worked hard on his footwork and his jab has improved.”

 

Remillard has developed into a dangerous body puncher, stopping several opponents with an attack similar to that of another New Englander, “Irish” Micky Ward, who has often talked to Matt about his left hook to the liver. “Yeah,” Skownowski added, “when I tell Matt I want a Micky Ward, he knows what I mean – tap to the head and then drill the left hook to the body.”

 

Tickets, priced at $200, $100 and $50 plus applicable fees, are available to purchase at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800).736.1420 or online at ticketmaster.com.

 

 

MMA LINKS (3-22-11)

Posted on | March 22, 2011 | No Comments

Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
Sherdog.com
1 in this installment of the Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings, owing to a brutal, third-round stoppage of Rua which capped a purely cinematic day for the young Greg Jackson fighter. In a scene destined to become a piece of MMA lore — and 
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The Greatest MMA News Column 03.22.11: Jones vs. Silva?
411mania.com
Upon entering the UFC in August of 2008, Jon Jones was only four months removed from his first professional mixed martial arts contest. After earning six victories on just three months, Jones got the call that all young fighters dream of. 
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411mania.com
MMA Rewind: UFC 128
Crave Online
That we sort of expected, with Jones heading into the fight as the betting favorite and a few high-profile MMA writers essentially planning Jones’ coronation in the days and weeks leading up to the fight. It wasn’t just becoming the youngest champion 
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UFC Rewind: UFC Best of 2010
411mania.com
UFC had wanted to do a mixed martial arts vs. boxing showcase fight for a long time. And chances are Strikeforce would’ve signed and done it with Toney if the UFC didn’t. The outcome of the fight was academic as Toney was still overweight and out of 
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411mania.com
Things looking up for local MMA promoter Steve Blackman
PennLive.com (blog)
Ken Shultz of Blackman MMA defeated Steven Stultz left, at 205lbs June 26, 2010 at the Zembo Shrine. When he left the bright lights and theater of professional wrestling, Steve Blackman traveled to Virginia and resumed working on his jujitsu and 
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PennLive.com (blog)
MMA News: UFC 128 Main Card What Happened, What’s Next?
Sports Chat Place
The UFC invaded the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey (are you seeing this New York state officials, MMA directly across the river from you and wildly successful) for UFC 128 featuring the highly anticipated light-heavyweight title bout between 
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‘The Voice’ and HDNet Ink Long-Term Deal
PR Newswire (press release)
In times of great change in the mixed martial arts world, Schiavello’s long-term commitment signals a dedication to quality and consistency in HDNet’s unmatched MMA coverage. In less than two years, Schiavello has established himself as the signature 
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Georges St. Pierre ‘Rush To The Top’ PPV Special
Now Boxing (blog)
HOBOKEN, NJ (March 21, 2011) – Integrated Sports Media (ISM), the undisputed distribution champion of mixed martial arts and boxing fights in North America, announced today that it will present a one-hour special featuring Georges “Rush” St. Pierre’s 
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Summerville’s Black Force MMA becomes only school in Carolinas certified by 
The Times and Democrat (blog)
Fedor Emelianenko is recognized by many in the world of mixed martial arts as the greatest heavyweight fighter in the history of the sport. Perhaps few however, realize that Emelianenko’s fighting background is rooted in Sambo. 
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Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader at UFC 132
ESPN
Jones dominated Rua, before stopping him in the third round Saturday night, at UFC 128 to capture the light heavyweight title. Franklin McNeil covers mixed martial arts and boxing for ESPN.com. ESPN.com mixed martial arts writer Brett Okamoto also 
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Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
Far beyond a statement win, Jon Jones’ beatdown of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 on March 19 in Newark, N.J., signified a changing of the…
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy – Bayview/Hunters Point – San 
11 Reviews of AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy “This place is AWESOME! Great facility… HUGE! Very clean, spacious and friendly atmosphere.
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Barthelemy Takes Advantage(s)

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

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Havana native Rances Barthelemy (10-0, 8 KOs) enjoys many advantages over his opponents and even over his compatriots.

 

Unlike others in his generation of Cuban professionals, 24-year-old Barthelemy has already been in the United States for two years and is fully acclimated to life here. Standing 5′ 11″, Barthelemy towers over most of his opponents and, because he is blessed with a wealth of natural punching power, he hits a lot harder than most of them as well. Add in that he comes from a highly successful fighting family (brother Yan Barthelemy was a 2004 Olympic Gold medalist) and that as an amateur he competed in over 200 fights and won a Cuban junior national championship and you have all the makings of a future star.

 

Barthelemy is scheduled to make his next ring appearance on the undercard of the March 25 ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Through a translator, Barthelemy gave his thoughts on his promising young career.

How did training go for this fight? Any injuries?

 

As a fighter moving up, I am always in the gym preparing to fight. I did nothing special for this fight, but worked hard and was injury free. I had a minor head cold, but worked it out without medication.

 

Was your career harmed by not being able to compete in the Olympics?(Because he defected to the United States prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Barthelemy was unable to qualify to compete because he is not a United States citizen)

 

Of course my career would be different had I competed in the Olympics. My team mate, Luis Franco, a 2004 Olympian for Cuba, has been able to advance more rapidly because of his Olympic qualifications.

 

Do you ever miss Cuba?

 

I miss Cuba very much. It is the land of my birth and of my family, the place where I was raised. It is also a very beautiful country. I am fortunate to have my two brothers living in Miami near to me.

 

Have you ever felt as though you were fighting in your brother Yan’s shadow because of his tremendous amateur success?  If yes, do you still feel that way?

 

I saw how little reward was given to my brother, Yan, despite his tremendous amateur achievements, and it soured me on the Cuban boxing system. For survival purposes, I could do better in Cuba without boxing and I was tempted at times to give it up. So I never really felt in competition with Yan. Now we each have our own professional careers and I am the undefeated boxer. We are best friends but definitely not competitors for each other.

 

Is your professional career advancing the way you want it to?

 

I trust my management and promotional team without question. I am 10-0 in under two years and look forward to better competition as I move up. I will be fighting my first 8 round bout on March 25 and hopefully it will lead to a televised fight and eventually a main event in the very near future.

 

How long until you feel you’ll be ready to fight for a world title?

 

As an 8 or 10 round fighter I expect to fight tougher opponents with each successive bout. This being the case, I hope to challenge for a world title within the next 18 months.

 

What are your greatest strengths as a fighter?

 

I am the complete package. I am exceptionally tall for a 130 lb. boxer, which gives me a height and reach advantage over almost any opponent in my weight class. I am a good athlete and bring outstanding condition, endurance, speed and power with me into each contest. I can box well from the outside and bang inside as the fight may dictate.

 

They say sometimes Cuban fighters come to America and learn to love the good life. Do you live your life the right way to become a champion?

 

I have seen the downside of life in America as it impacts on Cuban fighters. There are many temptations, especially here in Miami with its large Cuban population. There is virtually no transition to be made when moving from Cuba to Miami, other than adapting to the US economic system. I came to the United States for economic opportunity. To achieve my financial goals I must become a world champion. I have dedicated myself to this and live a Spartan and athlete’s lifestyle. I don’t use tobacco or recreational drugs. I almost never touch alcohol. I train every day. I will become a world champion.

 

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Seda Near 115-pound Limit

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

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Seda Weighing In
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SALINAS, PUERTO RICO – WBO NABO Super Flyweight Champion César “Junito” Seda (20-0, 15 KOs) looked comfortable this morning at the Olympic Village in Salinas Puerto Rico, coming in at 128 1/4 pounds for his first pre-fight weigh-in for his world title fight against Omar Narvaez (33-0-2, 19 KOs) on April 15 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

Seda had been required to weigh no more than 132.5 pounds (15% above 115).

 

“I feel fine and comfortable making weight,” said Seda, Jr., “We are focused on this fight with Narvaez and ready for whatever he brings. We know that Omar is a first-class fighter and for that reason we will be very well prepared”.

 

Seda will have in his hands full in this fight. Narvaez was an outstanding amateur boxer and boasts a record 16 successful title defenses, surpassing the record of the great Argentine middleweight champion Carlos Monzon.

 

“This is the second week of training at the Olympic Village and we are seeing results. ‘Junito’ is in tremendous condition and losing weight and eating well,” said trainer and manager Cesar Seda Sr.

 

The NABO champion also took the opportunity to delight the audience with his boxing ability and do two rounds of sparring.

 

This fight is presented by Universal Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions and will be broadcast on pay per view system at a price of $29.95.

 

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Support Robert Guerrero: Ghost signature walkout T-shirt is now available for purchase

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

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VIDEO: Lucian Bute-Brian Magee Recap – Replay on Tuesday, March 22 at 10pm on SHOWTIME EXTREME

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

Did you miss Lucian Bute’s barrage of body blows last Saturday?
It will take your breath away – Just as it did to Brian Magee.

Catch the replay from the opening bell to the brutal fight-ending uppercut!
BUTE vs MAGEE REPLAY TUESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 10PM ON SHOWTIME EXTREME
Click below to watch, share, and embed the official recap of Saturday’s fight

Georges St. Pierre ‘Rush To The Top’ PPV Special

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

Integrated Sports Media Presents GSP’s early career fights

HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 21, 2011) – Integrated Sports Media (ISM), the undisputed distribution champion of mixed martial arts and boxing fights in North America, announced today that it will present a one-hour special featuring Georges “Rush” St. Pierre’s six non-UFC fights, including his first five and rarely seen 2002 debut, prior to him developing into the Pound-for-Pound King of MMA.


“George St. Pierre: Rush To The Top” will be exclusively distributed in the United States by ISM, premiering in April for viewing on both cable and satellite pay-per-view on the following dates: DirecTV and DISH Network (April 1), Avail-TVN (Apr. 11) and iN DEMAND (Apr. 12), as well as via Video On Demand, for only $9.95. Check listings for replays through the entire month of April and into May.

“We’re thrilled and privileged to bring this unique footage of St. Pierre, the No. 1 ranked welterweight in the world and reigning UFC champion in the 170-pound division, to MMA fans in the United States,” ISM president Doug Jacobs said. “This exciting six-fight package is where it all started for one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time.”

St. Pierre, who sports an amazing 21-2-0 career record (8 KOs, 5 submissions), started learning Kyokushin karate from his father at the age of seven in order to defend himself from a school bully. He later studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling and boxing. Today, he holds a third-degree black belt in Kyokushin, as well as black belts in BJJ and Gaidojutsu.

The 20008 & 2009 Canadian Athlete of the Year had his first amateur MMA match at the age of 16. St. Pierre made his MMA pro debut January 25, 2002, defeating previously unbeaten (4-0) Ivan Menjivar, in Montreal, by first-round technical knockout (punches) in UCC 7: Bad Boyz.

Five months later in Gatineau, Canada, Georges captured the UCC (Canadian) Welterweight Championship, forcing Justin Bruckmann (4-1) to submit (arm-bar) in the opening round in UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002.His first and only UCC title defense came October 11, 2002 in Montreal, when St. Pierre stopped Travis Galbraith (5-1) in the first round at UCC11: The Next Level.

MMA’s future superstar next took on Thomas Denny, who was riding a three-fight win streak January 25, 2003 into UCC12: Adrenaline in Montreal. It took Georges two rounds to win for the first time as Denny was defeated by technical knockout on cuts. Denny was a US citizen so the fight wasn’t for St. Pierre’s UCC title belt.

In his fifth pro match and last non-UFC fight, “Rush” took on UFC veteran Pete Spratt, who was coming off of a victory by submission inUFC 42 against Robbie Lawler, who went on to capture the Elite XC middleweight title. St. Pierre locked-in a rear naked choke against Spratt (12-6), who tapped-out at 3:40 of the first round in their November 29, 2003 fight in Victoriaville, Canada on the TKO 14: Road Warriors card.

St. Pierre made his UFC debut two months later en route to becoming arguably the greatest all-around fighter in MMA history. Three fights after making his UFC debut, GSP bounced back from his first pro MMA loss (Matt Hughes, 1st round submission – arm-bar) in his last non-UFC fight at TKO 19: Rage, in which he defeated Dave Strasser by first-round submission (Kimura) in Montreal.

His most notable victims reads like a list of the true MMA elite, including B.J. Penn (twice), Matt Serra, Matt Hughes, Dan Hardy, John Fitch, Thiago Alves, and Josh Koscheck. Georges is 8-2 in UFC title fights and he is scheduled to next defend his title belt April 30 headlining UFC129 against Jake Shields in Toronto.

For more information about the “George St. Pierre: Rush To The Top” PPV special go towww.integratedsportsnet.com. Follow Integrated Sports Media on Twitter @IntegratedPPV.

 

Boxing Links (3-21-11)

Posted on | March 21, 2011 | No Comments

Golden perspectives: De La Hoya on troop visit
USA Today
“It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for the longest time,” said De La Hoya, who won Olympic gold for the US before becoming an icon in professional boxing. “It was long overdue, and I’m sure glad I did it,” he said during an interview with The 
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Arum: Pacquiao ready to fight as early as next week
GMANews.TV
The boxing promoter of more than five decades declared Manny Pacquiao as being ready to fight even as early as next week. “This is so early, and look how great he is. He can fight next week, probably,” said Arum, watching at ringside while the world’s 
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Hayden Panettiere: Boxing Babe
The Gossip Girls
Odlanier Solis boxing match on Saturday night (March 19). The “Heroes” hottie looked fabulous in a spiffy white dress as she posed for the paparazzi with Natalie Klitschko and Tatjana Konig at Lanxess Arena in Koln, Germany. Hayden was in the house to 
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Two bills bizarrely set to clash
Independent Online
This, in effect, is the somewhat bizarre outcome of the strange decision by Boxing South Africa to sanction the promotions of both Berman and Milenkov involving world title fights at the same time and both in Johannesburg. 
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Independent Online
Ukraine’s Yanukovych applauds Klitschko’s boxing title victory
RIA Novosti
I am convinced that this success is a considerable contribution to other achievements of nationalboxing and an example to follow for many Ukrainian athletes,” Yanukovych said. Mandatory challenger ‘La Sombra’ Solis (17-1, 12 KOs) suffered his first 
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Meet The Drummer And Boxer Who’s Just Been Made Head Of Goldman Sachs In India 
The Business Insider
His exercise of choice is boxing, and he’s six-foot-three. Chatterjee earned degrees in chemical engineering and management from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore, according to Forbes. Goldman is looking to make big strides in the India 
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The Business Insider
Liakhovich vs White Added To Adamek-McBride Card
BoxingScene.com
LOS ANGELES – Former world heavyweight champion and 1996 Bellarusian Olympian, Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich, has some unfinished boxing business to take care of starting April 9, when the consummate boxer-puncher returns to the ring for the first 
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‘Lights Out’ ends season with a punch
Lansing State Journal
The show follows “Lights” Leary, a former boxing champ who needs a comeback to avert bankruptcy. “This is one of those few fields where you can be at the top of your game and (then) be penniless three years later and left for broke and nobody cares 
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Calderon ready for the boos
fightnews.com
Mexicans don’t like to watch my style of boxing but I don’t care if they yell or boo. I will fight my fight and make the judges love my style, so I get the decision.” “Everything has been real good and I’m already at 110 pounds. 
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Area colleges: Air Force boxers dominate regional
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Air Force boxing team earned its 31st regional title with a dominating performance during the final night of competition at the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) West Regional Championships late Saturday in Reno, Nev. 
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Blogs
Bad Left Hook Weekly Boxing Rankings for March 21: Spotlight on 
By Scott Christ
Bad Left Hook’s weekly divisional boxing rankings, updated for March 21, with a feature on the cruiserweight division.
Bad Left Hook – http://www.badlefthook.com/


Has M.M.A killed Boxing and Wrestling? A grouchy old dude report 
By redlitez76
I am a old school guy. I like boxing and wrestling over mixed martial arts. I will tell you why I feel this way. Boxing or pugilism is a combat sport that dates back to 3rd millennium B.C. it has evolved over the years to involve rules 
redlitez76 Blog – http://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/members/b/redlitez76_blog/default.aspx

 

Web
Ranking top pound-for-pound boxers (Nos. 1-3) – Boxing – ESPN
Hits: Pacquiao, the only eight-division titleholder in boxing history, has opened his training camp in the Philippines, where he is preparing for his May 7 
sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?…rafael…

 

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