Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-16-11)
Las Vegas MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins dies in Canada Las Vegas Weekly (blog) There were several jaw-dropping moments at Sunday night’s UFC on Versus 5 event, the most surprising of which was the news of MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins’ death in Canada, shared by UFC announcers Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg between fights. … See all stories on this topic […]
Jimmy Lange to Fight Raul Muñoz for WBU Title as Main Event on September 10th Card at Patriot Center
FAIRFAX, VA (August 15, 2011) – Championship boxing returns to the Northern Virginia/National Capital area with a world title on the line as Jimmy Lange (36-4-2, 24 KOs) of Great Falls, VA faces Raul “El Toro” Muñoz (22-14-1, 16 KOs) of Topeka, KS for the World Boxing Union’s (WBU) vacant 154-lb. championship in the 10-round Main Event on Saturday, September 10th at […]
Boxing Links (8-15-11)
Ghana Boxing LETTER OF PROTEST to IBF over Agbeko fight EastsideBoxing.com We are writing this protest to express our displeasure of open bias exhibited by referee Russell Mora in the International Boxing Federation bantamweight championship between Joseph Agbeko of Ghana and Abner Mares of Mexico which took place in the Hard … See all stories on this topic » […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-15-11)
MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins dies ESPN By Josh Gross Shawn Tompkins, a mixed martial arts trainer known for guiding the careers of several accomplished fighters, passed away Sunday in Canada. The cause of his death is unknown. Tompkins was 37 years old. Tompkins is survived by his wife, … See all stories on this topic » […]
VASQUEZ OUT DUELS RIOS IN EIGHT ROUND WAR AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA
CHESTER, PA (August 15, 2011)—This past Friday night, Victor Vasquez showed once again why he is the most exciting boxer in the Philadelphia as he scored an eight round majority decision over Angel Rios that highlighted a card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions at Harrahs in Chester. The show was Dubbed ROUND 4 can […]
SHO Sports News Brief: Al Bernstein Reports from The Bantamweight Tournament Final Press Conference
LIVE on SHOWTIME® Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) LAS VEGAS (Aug. 12, 2011) – Both Joseph King Kong Agbeko and Abner Mares are predicting a tough, entertaining clash Saturday, Aug. 13 in The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). SHOWTIME announcer Al Bernstein caught up with […]
JOSEPH AGBEKO & ABNER MARES FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Also Undercard Fighters Eric Molina, Eric Morel, Warren Browning & Carlos Molina Thursday, Aug. 11, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Telecast This Saturday, Aug. 13, Live on SHOWTIME® at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT; Non-Televised Undercard Fights Start at 3:30 p.m. PT LAS VEGAS (Aug. 11, 2011) – You beat the best, you are […]
FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER BATTLES “VICIOUS” VICTOR ORTIZ IN BOXING’S RETURN TO THE BIG SCREEN THIS SEPTEMBER
NCM Fathom, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions Bring Three Incredible Mexican Independence Day Weekend Title Bouts From Las Vegas and Los Angeles to More than 380 Select Movie Theaters Nationwide in High Definition Centennial, Colo. – August 11, 2011 – In a blockbuster night of boxing, undefeated six-time World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather will face-off againstcurrent […]
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