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SHOWTIME’S SUPER SIX SEMIFINALISTS AND OTHER WORLD-RANKED FIGHTERS WEIGH IN ON JEAN PASCAL-BERNARD HOPKINS MATCHUP

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

Kessler, Abraham and Johnson Picking Pascal While Alvarez, Malignaggi, Vazquez and Mora Are Sticking With the Veteran Hopkins

December 18, 2010, at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada
Live on SHOWTIME® in the U.S. and on Pay-Per-View in Canada

NEW YORK (Dec. 16, 2010) – Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinalists Glen Johnson and Carl Froch have been in world title fights against Two-Time World Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal, respectively, and like Arthur Abraham, they are picking Pascal to beat the 45-year-old Hopkins on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) on Saturday, Dec. 18, from the Pepsi Coliseum in Québec City, Canada.

There are three other world-ranked fighters, however, who feel the wily veteran with 57 career professional fights will have enough to dethrone Pascal.

“I think just being in Canada really helps Pascal and that will be the difference,“ said Johnson, like Hopkins a member of the 40-and-over club. “It’s going to be great fight and very close and based on the crowd’s reaction, Pascal wins. I really think this has the chance to be the fight of the year.“

Hopkins knocked out Johnson back in 1997 to win the IBF middleweight title.

Current WBC and WBO No. 3-ranked welterweight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez sees things differently and believes Hopkins’ experience will win out. “Hopkins will win because he’s too experienced and tricky for Jean,” he said.

Froch, who beat Pascal for the WBC super middleweight world title at the end of 2008 by decision in Nottingham, England, said Pascal is his choice, but not just because he beat him. “The obvious would be to declare that Jean Pascal is going to win. Because I have the victory over him, it would make my record even better if I could state that a guy that I beat, went on to beat Hopkins, but that would be cynical and easy to spot. The reality is that I want Jean Pascal to win this fight and I think he can. Pascal is on the way up and Hopkins, while not really on the way down, has definitely hit a ceiling with regards to work rate.“

The age-defying Hopkins won the World Middleweight title on SHOWTIME in 1995 and successfully defended it 20 times, solidifying his place as one of the most prolific 160-pound world champions in history.

The 27-year-old Pascal, who was just 5 years old when Hopkins turned pro in 1988, is hoping to start a dynasty of his own. This will be the fourth defense of the WBC crown for the popular local favorite and his first of his Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight Championship.

Here are what the four Super Six semifinalists and other fighters think about the Pascal vs. Hopkins matchup:

Super Six No. 1 seeded Andre Ward (no pick): “I think it could be a very entertaining fight. Bernard is trying to put an exclamation point on a great career and his legacy. Jean is trying to establish his legacy by beating a legend in Bernard so this fight has a great storyline. I have no prediction because I consider both of them friends, and I’m going to sit back and enjoy this fight as a fan.”

Super Six No. 2 seeded Carl Froch (Pascal): “I think Jean Pascal will take this on points. I think the wily fox has a few gray whiskers now and he may be cute in the opening rounds, but Jean Pascal’s sheer will to win can be what seals the deal.”

“If you add in the fantastic Canadian boxing fans — all screaming their lungs out for whatever Pascal does in every round — then it’s going to be a very big ask for Hopkins to pull it off.”

“But how many times have people written wonderful old Bernard off? How many times has Bernard proved everybody wrong? That is what makes this fight so interesting. I can’t wait to see both men get it on from ringside, but right now, I’m going for a close victory for Pascal. ”

Former Junior Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi (Hopkins): “This is a very tough fight to call. Bernard has the opportunity to do something special and become the oldest world champ in history. Pascal is younger and brings a high energy level, plus the crowd backing him will motivate him a lot. I think this will be a close fight with Bernard definitely frustrating Pascal in spurts and with Pascal having success as well while pushing Hopkins to fight at a pace faster than he would like. I honestly think it will be very close and I think Bernard will get the decision up there.”

Super Six No. 3 Seeded Glen Johnson (Pascal): “It’s hard for me to give a definite answer on who is going to win based on what I saw when Hopkins fought Roy Jones. I guess I would have to pick Pascal. But if a better Hopkins shows up, then I have to go with Hopkins because Pascal is a guy who starts strong but fades after five or six rounds. The question is, if Hopkins will be able to take advantage of that. If I had to pick someone, I would say Pascal because he is fighting at home.”

Former Super Bantamweight World Champion Israel Vazquez (Hopkins): “Hopkins will win by decision. He has the most experience.”

Super Six No. 4 seeded Arthur Abraham (Pascal): “Pascal will win because he is young and fast. Hopkins is not the same fighter he used to be, but he is and will always be a legend for me!”

Former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Sergio Mora (Hopkins): “I think Hopkins is something special and special fighters find a way to win when people feel they can’t. Pascal is young, strong and hungry, he reminds me of a bigger Andre Berto. But like Berto, Pascal hasn’t faced a quality opponent. He especially hasn’t faced a legend like Bernard. Hopkins by decision.”

“Dynasty: Pascal vs. Hopkins” is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. and Golden Boy Promotions and presented by the Casino de Montreal, The City of Québec Tourism, Coors Light and Videotron. In addition to airing live on SHOWTIME, the event will be distributed live on pay-per-view in Canada on Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV and Viewer’s Choice in French and English at 7:00 p.m. ET.

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Jean Pascal & Bernard Hopkins Scuffle for Belt – Press Conference – SHOWTIME Championship Boxing

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

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Teague Moore, Drew Pariano, Chad Tunink, Rande Stottlemyer and Murphy’s Top Twenty report on December 18th edition of Takedown Radio

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

Des Moines, Iowa-

Hello Wrestling Fans! Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy and Geoff Murtha will be LIVE in TDR’s home based Brute Adidas studios for another 2 hour show this week brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods.

LIVE 9 AM to 11 AM its Takedown Wrestling Radio. Listen on radio, on computer, your Blackberry or iPhone with the iHeartRadio App.

Our Guests Include: (All times Central)
9:01 Teague Moore- Head Coach : Clarion Golden Eagles
9:20 Drew Pariano- Head Coach of Northwestern
9:40 Chad Tuninck- Head Coach High Altitude Wrestling
10:01 Rande Stottlemyer- Head Coach University of Pittsburg
10:20 Jeff Murphy- with the Kemin Big 10 and Big 12 report
10:50 Amy Ruble- Wildrose Resort

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STEVE ‘USS’ CUNNINGHAM Two Time IBF Cruiserweight Champion Of The World

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

For Immediate Release

Philadelphia, PA – 16th December 2010

Steve And Livvy Cunningham’s New Arrival – It’s A Boy!

Just a month ahead of his pending IBF Cruiserweight title defense Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham has become a father for the third time. On Tuesday Steve’s wife Livvy gave birth to a baby boy who weighed in at a healthy 7lbs 14ozs.

The Cunningham’s newest family member, who they have named Cruz Randall, joins his brother Steve Jr, 8 years old and Sister Kennedy, 5 years old at their Philadelphia home.

Speaking shortly after the birth a beaming Steve said: “We are happy and blessed by the newest addition to our family, now it’s back to business, preparing for a world title challenge with this as an extra incentive for victory.”

Steve, a two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion, is set to defend his title against Enad Licina next month in Germany.

www.usscunningham.com

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SCOTT COKER, ROY NELSON, PHIL DAVIS, AND ALISTAIR OVEREEM TAKE CENTER STAGE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ON HDNET

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

HDNet is Your Home for MMA – Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS (December 16, 2010) The rest of the MMA world may have gone home for the holidays, but not HDNet! Your home for MMA has a packed line up this Friday night with all new episodes of “Fighting Words with Mike Straka” and “Inside MMA,” plus the prime time premiere of “HDNet Fights: K-1 World GP 2010 Final.”

First, at 8:00 p.m. ET it’s”HDNet Fights Vault” features the Best of DREAM 14.

Then, at 8:30 p.m. ET, “Fighting Words with Mike Straka” features Strikeforce President Scott Coker. The low key leader opens up about his background and his feelings about UFC President Dana White. A preview clip is available at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGNyQ9sAGR0

At 9:00 p.m. ET “Inside MMA” has exclusive coverage and highlights from UFC 124, plus, Roy Nelson stops by to talk about his legal issues and his interest in professional wrestling and “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis talks about his undetected cut that ultimately took 37 stitches to close.

Finally, at 10:00 p.m. ET “HDNet Fights: K-1 World GP 2010 Final” makes its primetime debut. Relive the excitement of the latest installment in one of combat sports most storied traditions as Strikeforce World Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem looks to become the first MMA fighter to wear the K-1 crown.

It’s all this Friday night on HDNet – your home for MMA!

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THE LOS ANGELES MATADORS vs. MEMPHIS FORCE FINAL WEIGHTS

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

Matadors Look to Continue Winning Streak Against

The Memphis Force TOMORROW/THURSDAY

at 8:00 p.m. CT at Desoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi

SOUTHAVEN MISS. (Dec. 15, 2010) – With a lead in the America Conference at stake, the World Series of Boxing’s L.A. Matadors weighed in on Wednesday at the Filling Station in Southaven, Miss. for Thursday’s away match against the Memphis Force. All 10 competing fighters made weight.

Riding a two-match win streak, the Matadors are Los Angeles’ representative in the global World Series of Boxing, a groundbreaking, international sports league with teams from three continents competing for five spots in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The Matadors will compete against three other North American teams, Miami, Mexico City and Memphis, for the next four months with the winner from the North American division advancing to the semifinals to compete against teams from other continents.

The Matadors are hoping to extend their Americas Conference lead against the last place Force in the tight conference race. They’ll rely on two-time Olympian & 2010 National Golden Gloves champ Rau’Shee Warren and Pico Rivera native & 2009 National Championships Silver Medalist Javier Torres.

Long Beach Native Dorian Anthony seeks his first win as he continues his quest for a coveted spot on the U.S. Boxing Team for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Below are Wednesday’s official weights (note: the Matadors are listed first, followed by the Force).

Bantamweights:
Rau’Shee Warren – 118.3 pounds
Ronny Beblik– 115 pounds

Lightweights:
Everton Lopes – 134 pounds
Raynell Williams – 132.7 pounds

Middleweights:
Carlos Gongora – 160.4 pounds
Terrell Gausha – 160.2 pounds

Light Heavyweights:
Dorian Anthony – 185.8 pounds
Anthony Mack – 181.1 pounds

Heavyweights:
Javier Torres – 205.9 pounds
Lenroy Thompson – 225.3 pounds

ABOUT THE LA MATADORS

LA Matadors, member of World Series of Boxing’s (WSB) Americas Conference, is Los Angeles’ newest sports franchise. Each fight consists of five bouts, each of which has five three minute rounds in an exciting city versus city pro-style team format. The team is made up of 14 of the highest caliber boxers, including Olympic and World Championship medalists in five weight divisions: Bantamweight-118 lbs, Lightweight-134 lbs, Middleweight-160 lbs, Light Heavyweight-187 lbs and Heavyweight-201+ lbs. The Matadors compete in a five-month, 12-fight regular season (six home matches and six away matches) from Nov. 2010 to Mar. 2011 against conference rivals Memphis, Miami and Mexico City, and call Nokia Theatre at LA LIVE home. Matadors and Americas Conference members are vying for a coveted spot in the WSB Playoffs and opportunity to receive an automatic berth to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Complete information on the Matadors, including fight schedule, fighter bios, ticket information and more can be found at the team’s official website www.lamatadors.com

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Third Annual Masters Clinic and Show (a nice Christmas gift)

Posted on | December 16, 2010 | No Comments

Gleason’s Gym will host it’s third annual Masters Clinic and boxing show February 17-19,2011.

Thursday morning will be the arrival into New York. Orientation will be from 12:00 noon to 1:oo pm. The first workout will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A discussion on Masters boxing will be from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Free time after that.

Friday morning will have training from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The afternoon session will run from 2 pm to 4:00 pm. A discussion on Amateur boxing and White Collar boxing will be from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Free time after that.

Saturday morning will have light training from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Match ups for the evening show will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. An optional workout for those not competing in the evening show from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The weigh in for the show will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The sanctioned Master Boxing Show will begin at 6:00 pm and will end by 10:00 pm.

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

The cost of the Clinic is $349.00.

If you are interested please contact Bruce Silverglade at (718) 797-2872 or email bruce@gleasonsgym.net.

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WINTER 2010-2011 RING GIRL CONTEST PAGE IS LIVE

Posted on | December 15, 2010 | No Comments

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE CONTESTANTS AND VOTE

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