Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-6-12)
MMA Today: Rockhold’s strong return fueled by patience StandardNet “I wasn’t as smart as I should be in my rehab process the first time,” said Rockhold, who worked a variety of jobs before he became established in mixed martial arts. “The second time, it really woke me up. … It scared me into doing everything right. … See […]
‘Irish’ Micky Ward training ‘The Wolf’ Unbeaten light welterweight prospect Levan Ghvamichava
CORK, Ireland (January 5, 2012) – Irish boxing manager Gary Hyde announced today that he has come to an agreement with “Irish” Micky Ward to train his hot prospect, light welterweight sensation Levan “The Wolf” Ghvamichava. Ghvamichava (6-0, 5 KOs), who is a native of Georgia living in Belfast, will relocate in February to Lowell, Massachusetts, where he will train […]
Boxing 360 inks heavyweight prospect Joey Dawejko
NEW YORK (January 4, 2011) – Boxing 360 announced today that it has signed Philadelphia heavyweight prospect Joey Dawejko (5-0, 2 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. The 21-year-old Polish-American fighter is scheduled to make his Boxing 360 debut January 13 at home in Philadelphia against an opponent to be determined. “He’s a catch,” Boxing 360 […]
Warren never offered Shumenov Feb. 25 Unification fight vs. Cleverly
LAS VEGAS (January 3, 2012) – Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin, advisor for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight World champion Beibut Shumenov, has responded to a press release issued by Frank Warren Promotions that claimed Shumenov turned down a unification offer to fight World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) titlist Nathan Cleverly. […]
Boxing Links (12-31-11)
ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: Pacquiao not waiting for Mayweather; Bradley plan … Long Beach Press-Telegram By Robert Morales, boxing columnist With Floyd Mayweather Jr. going to jail for a domestic violence conviction, it’s doubtful he will be able to participate in a fight with welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao until perhaps the latter part of 2012. … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (12-28-11)
2011 confirms boxing still alive, swinging ESPN (blog) Well, no need to heed the warnings of these doom-driven soothsayers, because the biggest fallacy in sports is that boxing is dead. Indeed, reports of the fight game’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Just take a look back on Delvin Rodriguez and … See all stories on this topic » Boxing: […]
Banner year for Boxing 360, Amanda Serrano 1st World Champion
NEW YORK (December 19, 2011) – In only its third year of operations, Boxing 360 experienced a banner 2011, highlighted by Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano capturing the New York City-based promotional company’s first world title. Boxing 360’s Fighter of the Year clearly was 23-year-old Serrano (12-0-1, 8 KOs), a native of Puerto Rico who lives […]
Bellator Adds Elite Japanese Bantamweights Masakatsu Ueda and Hiroshi “Iron” Nakamura
Both will compete in Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament CHICAGO, Ill. (December 17, 2011) — In a continuing effort to scout and sign the world’s best talent, Bellator Fighting Championships has added two dynamic bantamweights in Masakatsu Ueda and Hiroshi “Iron” Nakamura. Both will compete in the promotion’s upcoming Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament, joining Alexis […]
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