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Erick Ochieng: The Eagle’s Ready To Soar Against Robinson On March 18th.

Posted on | March 3, 2011 | No Comments

Stoke Newington’s sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng is back in action on Friday the 18th March 2011 when he faces Castleford’s Luke Robinson at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘Shamrock Showdown’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.

Ochieng, who will be fighting for the BBBofC Southern Area Light Middleweight title in May, could so easily have just rested on his laurels following last month’s dominating performance over British Masters Light Middleweight Champion Lee Noble. However Ochieng would rather keep busy and use competitive fights as part of his preparation for his first title challenge.

Following a training session, under the ever watchful eyes of his manager-coach Brian Lawrence at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, Ochieng spoke briefly about the upcoming fight, “Yeah, the Eagle’s out again on the 18th.

My last fight against Lee Noble was a good fight, it could have been greater if he’d come out to fight. You know what I won and I thank God for the victory.

A good crowd was out supporting me so I’m expecting an even bigger crowd to be out on the 18th March.

I’ll be fighting Luke Robinson, I don’t know much about him but he fought one of my old opponents Curtis Valentine. I haven’t got to watch him fight, but that doesn’t matter the Eagle’s ready and looking good, feeling good and feeling strong. It’s going to be an awesome fight.

We’ve got the Southern Area in May, it’s been moved to May, so this’ll be good a six rounder. I just want to get another six rounder under my belt.

This guy’ll get to feel my power, my speed, my technique, yeah so he’s a warm-up you could say.

The Eagle’s rising and I want to thank all my supporters, give thanks to my sponsors Ken from BoxFit. I want to give thanks to King Apiro, Paul Dan and Kim. Thank you all.”

Brian Lawrence, who had sat next to his talented charge throughout, then added, “The Lee Noble fight was a good fight for Erick. Lee Nobles tough. Erick got a good win against a current champion, so as Erick could beat him so convincingly it speaks volumes. it was a good fight for Erick as he’s learning all the time and he’s just moving up the rankings.

Now we’ve got another six rounder. We’re just keeping him busy ‘cos we’ve got the Southern Area coming up. We’re just waiting for the Boxing Board to see who their going to put up for Erick to fight for the Southern Area.

We’re expecting another win on the 18th and then keep progressing with him.”

Final word on Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng though has to go to promoter Spencer Fearon who said, “Yeah Erick and his fans bring the hype and passion that Hard Knocks is all about. So I have replaced one Eagle for another as Kreshnic Qato will be fighting back for his WBF title in May on my Hard Knocks show.”

Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng versus Luke Robinson will be supporting Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton’s challenge for Peter McDonagh’s BBBofC Southern Area Light Welterweight title at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘Shamrock Showdown’ event at York Hall on Friday 18th March 2011.

Spencer Fearon has put together a top class undercard to support rising Light Welterweight star Darren Hamilton’s first tilt at a championship title. In addition to the aforementioned Ochieng versus Robinson the highly rated Worthing Lightweight Alex Dilmaghani looking to extend his unbeaten record to six when he faces the highly experienced Sheffield hard man Daniel Thorpe.

Also on the card are a pair of Ochieng’s Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym mates. First up is Mitcham, Surrey, Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor, who will be facing Jamie Arlain.

Adding an International flavour to the proceedings is the other. London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker gets another stern test when he faces recent Prizefighter semi-finalist Menay ‘The Emperor’ Edwards.

Also on the card will be Aylesbury’s classy Middleweight Nathan Graham against a yet to be named opponent.

Tickets for Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Friday 18th March 2011 are priced £35 and on sale NOW.

For tickets book on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com, call: 07960 850645 or in person at The Ultrachem TKO Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

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UFC REVEALS CAST AND CHARACTERS FOR 13TH SEASON OF TUF REALITY SHOW

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

The 13th season of Spike TV’s popular original series, “The Ultimate Fighter” will feature 14 of the best unsigned mixed martial artists in the welterweight division (170 lbs) competing for a six-figure contract with the preeminent mixed martial organization in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship®.

The new season premieres Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET/PT featuring Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos as coaches, two of the most intriguing figures in the sport of mixed martial arts.

From San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA, to Dusseldorf, Germany, the 14 fighters have all gathered in Las Vegas with one goal—to become the next “The Ultimate Fighter.”

These contestants won’t be coming to Vegas to press their luck in the casinos, and under the strict house rules the chances are they won’t even be able to play online slots during their stay for the reality show.

During the ten episode run of the show, under the tutelage of coaches Lesnar and dos Santos, the competitors endure a grueling regimen of jiu-jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, karate, boxing and wrestling. The intense competition among the fighters continues after they leave the gym—at the Ultimate Fighter House.

These warriors must live together, knowing that any day they might be forced to fight each other in the famed UFC Octagon™.

The two finalists will square off in a live finale on Spike TV Saturday, June 4, where the winner will be declared “The Ultimate Fighter” and net the six-figure contract. UFC President Dana White will once again serve as host of the series.

The following are the members of this season’s cast:

Name: Nordin “Fist of Tangier” Asrih
Age: 32
Trains: Dusseldorf, Germany – Pride Gym
MMA record: 16-5-1

Name: Shamar Bailey
Age: 28
Trains: Indianapolis, IN – Integrated Fighting Systems
MMA record: 10-3

Name: Len “The Liger” Bentley
Age: 27
Trains: Olympia, WA – Victory Athletics
MMA record: 9-4-0

Name: Michael “Mick” Bowman
Age: 26
Trains: Liverpool, England – Wolfslair
MMA record: 7-2-0

Name: Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell
Age: 26
Trains: Moultrie, GA – Team Reality
MMA record: 8-1

Name: Chris “C-Murder” Cope
Age: 28
Trains: San Diego, CA – Arena MMA
MMA record: 4-1

Name: Zachary Davis
Age: 26
Trains: Rockville, MD – Evolve / Team Lloyd Irvin
MMA record: 4-1-0

Name: Anthony “El Cucuy” Ferguson
Age: 26
Trains: Ventura, CA – Knuckleheadz Boxing
MMA record: 10-2-0

Name: Clay Harvison
Age: 30
Trains: Marietta, GA – X3 Sports
MMA record: 6-1-0

Name: Myles “Fury” Jury
Age: 22
Trains: San Diego, CA – Victory
MMA record: 9-0

Name: Ryan McGillivray
Age: 24
Trains: Edmonton, Alberta Canada – Legends Training Centre
MMA record: 11-4-1

Name: Ramsey Nijem
Age: 22
Trains: Orem, UT – River Academy / The Pit
MMA record: 4-1-0

Name: Charlie “Superstar” Rader
Age: 29
Trains: New Orleans, LA – Power MMA
MMA record: 16-5

Name: Javier “Chunty Boy” Torres
Age: 25
Trains: Las Vegas, NV – Team Tompkins
MMA record: 3-0-0

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FIGHTERS GIVE BACK

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

Woodland Hills, California (March 2, 2011) – Fighters scheduled to do battle on this Friday’s WARNER CENTER WAR 3 card presented by Art of Boxing Promotions in association with Bash Boxing, got together with the West Valley Boys and Girls Club of Canoga Park.

Lightweight Raymundo Beltran, heavyweight Andrey Fedosov, cruiserweight Deon Elam, welterweight Hugo Centeno Jr. and members of the “KnockOuts For Girls” non-profit organization were on hand to give the children encouragement and inspiration. The message being delivered was “Stay Active, Eat Healthy and Learn to Box”.

KO4G.org was formed by a group of female boxers who wanted to inspire girls and other women, while passing on to them the health and fitness benefits of boxing. KO4G.org also relays the message of empowerment and confidence gained from boxing, and the structure and discipline it added to their lives.

Only 200 tickets remain for WARNER CENTER WAR 3 set to take place on Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom of the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California. Tickets can be purchased online by going to www.warnercenterwar.com or by calling (626) 388-8888. Doors Open at 7:00 pm, First Bout is at 7:30 pm.

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VIDEO: Al Bernstein Hits the Gym with Miguel Cotto & Ricardo Mayorga

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

The countdown has begun for the first big boxing pay-per-view event of 2011
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 at 9pm ET/6pm PT
Click below to watch, share, and embed the
MIGUEL COTTO/RICARDO MAYORGA SHOWTIME Sports video report with AL BERNSTEIN

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GLEASON’S GYM HOSTS FIRST ALL FEMALE BOXING CLINIC

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

All Female Boxing Clinic

Gleason’s Gym will host the first All Female Boxing Clinic on April 28, 29 and 30, 2011.

There will be two days of boxing basics followed by a sanctioned amateur boxing show.

The training will be done by Gleason’s top ranked trainers and our female World Champions boxers.

The amateur show will be sanctioned by USABoxingmetro.

The boxing show will be shown live on www.gofightlive.tv .

If you are interested contact Bruce Silverglade at Gleason’s Gym.

The telephone number is: 718 797 2872 and the email address is: info@gleasonsgym.net .

The cost of the clinic is $299.00.

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Nate Gallick, John Stutzman, Nels Matson, Bobby Douglas, Gary Abbott, Jeff Murphy and Westbrook Shortell on Takedown Wrestling!

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

Des Moines, Iowa

Hello again Wrestling Fans! Conference Championships take place this weekend for the Big 12 and Big 10. We are a couple of weeks away from the SOLD OUT NCAA Championships. The excitement continues to build as Jeff Murphy heads to the Big 12’s and I get the honor of announcing the Big Tens in Evanston, Illinois. Steve Foster will take over the Brute studios on Takedown Wrestling along with Ryan Freeman and Geoff Murtha. Jeff Murphy will be checking in LIVE from Ames, Iowa from the Big 12’s brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods.

Steve’s special guest is former Cyclone Nate Gallick. Steve and Nate will talk with Bloomsburg Head Coach John Stutzman about one of his teams best years. Former Cyclone Nels Matson will again ride across America to raise money and awareness about The Children’s Heart Foundation. Last year in Davenport, Iowa Nels rode for and with former University of Iowa wrestler Paul Glynn’s daughter. She was born with a non-functional right ventricle and is now 15, quite an amazing family.

Gary Abbott of USA Wrestling will join the guys to talk NCAA’s. Bobby Douglas will join in with memories of Nate. Jeff Murphy will join us LIVE for his opinions on the big 12 and more. Westbrook Shortell will preview the PA States.

Join us LIVE 9 to 11 AM CST for Takedown Wrestling. Listen on radio, on computer, your Blackberry or
I Phone with the I Heart Radio App.

Our Guests Include: (All times Central)
9:01 John Stutzman- Head Coach Bloomsburg
9:20 Nels Matson- Former Cyclone now on a quest to raise money and awareness.
9:40 Gary Abbott- from USA Wrestling. He’ll discuss USA Wrestling Dual Meet at the NCAA’s and the new USA Wrestling TV show as well – the National Team All-Star Dual Meet will be hosted in the NCAA competition venue, right will be hosted in the NCAA competition venue, right on the mats on the floor of Wells Fargo Center. Fans can stay in their seats after the first and enjoy the international action.
10:01 Bobby Douglas- New Book by Craig Sesker: Bobby Douglas: Life and Legacy of an American Wrestling Legend. Available at BobbyDouglasBook.com
10:20 Jeff Murphy with our Kemin Wrestling Report Live from the Big 12’s
10:40 Westbrook Shortell- Livesports Video has done more this year to promote wrestling with available broadcasts. This year they’ve added the PA States- Finals preview
10:50 Maureen Roshar- Wildrose Resorts

Join us LIVE 9 to 11 AM CST for Takedown Wrestling. Listen on radio, on computer, your Blackberry or
I Phone with the I Heart Radio App. KXNO.com, Takedownradio.com, I Heart Radio App

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CAGEFX MARCH 12 MMA FIGHT CARD

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

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STRIKEFORCE WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CONTINUES JUNE 18 AT AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Posted on | March 2, 2011 | No Comments

April 9 Date Is Replaced With
World Championship Doubleheader
From Valley View Casino Center In San Diego, Calif.

NEW YORK (March 2, 2011) – The STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix — Heavyweight Tournament will continue on Saturday, June 18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, LIVE on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

The date originally reserved for continuation of the three-stage, single-elimination tournament comprised of eight of the world’s top heavyweights, April 9, will now feature a terrific STRIKEFORCE World Championship Doubleheader from Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, Calif., formerly the San Diego Sports Arena.

In the second event of the tournament, STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight World Champion Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (34-11, 1 NC) will face the only man to tap out MMA legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Fabricio Werdum (14-4-1) and the heavy-handed Brett “The Grim” Rogers (11-2) will take on former UFC World Champion Josh Barnett (29-5).

“STRIKEFORCE is coming off a record presale and impressive attendance for the kickoff of the Grand Prix at IZOD Center in New Jersey that also drew a record viewership on SHOWTIME for live MMA,” said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. “To build on the tremendous momentum from New Jersey we needed the proper time to promote an event of this magnitude, which is why we have decided to continue the Tournament on June 18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, a venue that has been identified as one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the U.S.”

Coker continued: “We have a great relationship with the Texas State Athletic Commission, who, along with the American Airlines Center, is enthused to host the Grand Prix.”

STRIKEFORCE Welterweight World Champion Nick Diaz (24-1, 1 NC) will defend his title in a highly anticipated grudge match against the brawling Paul “Semtex” Daley (26-9-2) in the April 9 main event. Gilbert Melendez (18-2) will make the second defense of his STRIKEFORCE Lightweight World Title against the powerful Tatsuya Kawajiri (27-6-2). Also on the April 9 card is a bitter showdown between current DREAM Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle.

“We are fortunate to replace the April 9 date with a tremendous World Championship Doubleheader featuring the eagerly awaited showdown between Nick and Paul and the sensational matchup between Gilbert and Tatsuya,” Coker said. “This is a fight everyone has been waiting for and I’d like to thank DREAM for allowing Tatsuya to come to the U.S. to take on our Lightweight World Champion.”

For more information on SHOWTIME Sports, including exclusive video, photos and news links on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts telecasts, along with access to the SHOWTIME Sports Facebook® and Twitter® pages, please go to http://Sports.Sho.com.

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