World Boxing Champion John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz Subject of Children’s Book ‘Hooks & Jabs’
MEDFORD, Mass. (October 31, 2011) – Two-time World Boxing Association (“WBA”) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is the subject of a bi-lingual, children’s book, Hooks & Jabs, which was written by Jose-Gabriel Almeida and illustrated by Jan Michaelsy. Ruiz, who is the first and only Hispanic Heavyweight Champion of the World, wanted to tell […]
Wrestling Links (10-28-11)
iMPACT Wrestling Preview (11/3): Ronnie Magro TNAStars.com Source: iMPACTWrestling.com Ronnie Ortiz-Magro gets in the ring with TNA’s IMPACTWRESTLING on SpikeTV! Star of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” makes his wrestling debut on Thursday, November 3. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, star of MTV’s megahit series, “Jersey Shore,” … See all stories on this topic » Wrestle-offs give Lehigh an audience Allentown Morning Call By Gary […]
Wrestling Links (10-27-11)
Film about deaf wrestler winning audiences North County Times Deaf actor Russell Harvard stars as real-life deaf wrestling champion Matt Hammill in the biographical film “The Hammer,” opening Oct. 28. Having grown up both an athlete and a movie fan, Eben Kostbar knew when he heard the story of wrestler Matt … See all stories on this topic » Women of Wrestling: […]
Molina: Why is Cintron Fighting Alvarez? I Beat Cintron!
Carlos Molina tries to stay calm when he reads that former world champion Kermit “The Killer” Cintron will be challenging Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for his WBC super welterweight championship on November 26 in Mexico and live on HBO. Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs) scored a dominant unanimous decision over Cintron last July with none […]
Wrestling Links (10-23-11)
Canada’s Carol Huynh successfully defends her Pan Am wrestling crown Globe and Mail Canada’s Carol Huynh came close to giving up wrestling after winning Olympic gold at the Beijing Games in 2008. After achieving her ultimate goal, Huynh’s desire to continue in the sport was weakened as nagging injuries took a physical and emotional… See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (10-20-11)
TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: The Fallout of Bound for Glory Bleacher Report A lot happened, and tonight on Impact Wrestling is the fallout of all the events from the pay-per-view. TNA has confirmed two matches and what is sure to be four in-ring segments. So let’s get started. Tara and Brooke Tessmacher vs. … See all stories on this topic […]
Heaven is For Real Author Todd Burpo talks to Takedown Wrestling
The book ‘Heaven Is For Real’ is a Huge Hit! Author and former wrestling coach Todd Burpo talks to Takedown Wrestling. ‘Heaven Is For Real’ – the story of what Pastor Todd Burpo believes was his son’s trip to heaven –Enjoy Burpo’s new interview with Takedown Wrestling’s Scott Casber, you just might believe too! October 19, 2011 Burpo […]
RISING BANTAMWEIGHT JARED PAPAZIAN HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON UFC GOLD
“I don’t think there’s anybody that’s really a threat in the 135-division like I am.” Mixed martial arts is today’s “it” sport. It’d be hard for anyone to argue that. As a result, more and more young athletes are getting into MMA. Amateur wrestlers are giving up dreams of Olympic glory in order […]
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