Stacked Lineup for MFC 26:Official fight card featuring co-main events released for Retribution

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

For Immediate Release

A power-packed lineup of talented fighters including many of the Maximum Fighting Championship’s biggest names is set for action at the highly anticipated MFC 26: Retribution.

This is the formal announcement of the final card for the event slated on Friday, Sept. 10 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta.

Before the live crowd and the millions watching throughout North America on HDNet Fights, MFC 26: Retribution will be one of the most action-filled events in the history of the Maximum Fighting Championship. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. MT with the televised main card starting at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for HDNet channel designation).

MFC 26: Retribution will feature two high-impact bouts that will share co-main event status. In the night’s finale, homegrown MFC standout Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford (12-2), a two-time challenger for MFC welterweight championship, returns on his quest for championship gold as he takes on American Top Team star Douglas “The Phenom” Lima (14-4).

Ford, an Edmonton, Alberta product, has built up a massive fan following thanks to his aggressive style and he will be out to extend his current four-fight winning streak. Lima, a native of Brazil now fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, is a submission specialist who is eyeing a shot at the MFC crown.

In the night’s other co-main event, legendary veteran Antonio “Mandingo” McKee (23-3-2) not only puts his MFC lightweight title on the line but also his very career when he takes on Brazilian talent Luciano Azevedo (16-8), the only man to hold a win over pound-for-pound top-10 fighter Jose Aldo.

McKee, who fights out of Lakewood, California, has not been defeated in seven years, but stated clearly that he will retire from competition should he not finish Azevedo inside the five-round distance. Azevedo, a native of Rio de Janeiro, has taken to the challenge and vowed to end McKee’s career and secure the title around his own waist.

The remainder of the televised card is stacked with the MFC’s finest including a pair of middleweight bouts that promise to be explosively entertaining.

First up, brash British striker Tom “Kong” Watson (12-3) takes on hard-charging American wrestler Jesse “JT Money” Taylor (15-6) in a true matchup of clashing styles. Watson, who hails from Southampton, England, made a dynamic organizational debut scoring a first-round, head-kick knockout of Travis Galbraith at MFC 24, and he wants to follow that up with a win that will assure him a title shot. Taylor, who fights out of Murietta, California, is looking to get back to winning ways following his submission loss to Thales Leites at MFC 25, and the former reality show standout is determined to leave his mark on Watson.

In the other middleweight clash, two rugged customers will meet head-to-head as “King” Solomon Hutcherson (11-6) takes on David Heath (15-6). Hutcherson, who fights out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has made a name for himself with MFC fans for his never-say-die attitude, and the former reality show contender is eager to prove his worth. Heath, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma who will be making his first venture into the 185-pound ranks, is always ready for battle and was a co-recipient of the MFC Fight of the Year for 2009.

A light heavyweight matchup is also featured on the main card as ultra-popular Fort McMurray, Alberta, native Dwayne Lewis (11-5) matches up against Mike Nickels (8-3) of Denver, Colorado. The heavy-handed Lewis is on the cusp of big things in the MFC’s 205-pound division but needs to return to the formula that earned him a seven-fight winning streak prior to a unanimous decision loss to former light heavyweight champ Emanuel Newton at MFC 25. Nickels, a jiu-jitsu expert who has no problems standing toe-to-toe with his foes, was a co-recipient of the MFC Fight of the Year for 2009 and is eager to strut his stuff again.

Opening the HDNet Fights televised card is a showdown of lightweights pitting Curtis “The Demon” Demarce (10-7) against undefeated rising star Tyson “The Man Of” Steele (6-0). Both fighters are making their organizational debuts and hoping to leave a strong first impression on the big stage.

The MFC 26: Retribution undercard features a number of up-and-coming fighters in the following bouts:

Middleweight – Steve Fader (2-1) Calgary, Alberta vs. Ford Robertson (2-0) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Light Heavyweight – Adam Rabidoux (1-1) Edmonton, Alberta vs. Taylor Bull (2-2), Hobbema, Alberta

Catchweight – Ryan Ballingall (3-3) Nanaimo, B.C. vs. Aaron Berke (4-2) Kamloops, B.C.

Lightweight – Theo Brisley (3-2) Nanaimo, B.C. vs. Chad Freeman (5-3) Kamloops, B.C.

Tickets for MFC 26: Retribution are going fast and are available via the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 and through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone (780) 451-8000 and www.ticketmaster.ca.

MORENO VISITS LOCAL JUVENAL HALL

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

CARINA “LA REINA” MORENO VISITS LOCAL JUVENAL HALL

(August 24, 2010) – Current WIBA and IFBA flyweight champion, Carina “La Reina” Moreno, was invited to speak at the Santa Cruz County juvenal hall last week. Moreno touched on the importance of education and hard work. “When ever I have a platform to speak to kids I have to take advantage of the opportunity,” said Moreno “These kids come from broken homes and need a push in a positive direction. If I can get through to at least one of kid, and uplift him with some words of wisdom, then its all worth it.” Moreno looks to get back in the ring before the end of the year against an opponent to be later announced. Mario Serrano Publicist ~ Team Moreno boxingpublicist@aol.com (408) 607-5756

Two Amateurs Shows Coming Up At Gleason’s Gym

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

Both events are sanctioned by USABoxingMetro

This Saturday evening at 6:00 PM

Gleason’s Gym continues the monthly boxing series, Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 PM.

The jam packed card will have Junior, Senior and Master boxers competing. The weigh in begins at 4:00 PM.

New York’s number one matchmaker, Angela Querol made the matches.

The admission price is $20.00.

Gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15.00

( only children under 5 are no charge)

Saturday evening, September 11th at 6:00 PM

Boxing at it’s best!

The British National team and Olympic hopefuls will compete against a New York All-Star team.

The event will take place at BB King Blues Club and Grill

237 W 42nd St.

New York City

The doors open at 5:00 PM and the first bout will be at 6:00 PM.

Buy your tickets now.

Call (718) 797 2872

$500, $250, $100 and $75

The proceeds will benefit :

The Wounded Warrior Project and The New York Daily News Golden Gloves

We are looking for sponsors and benefactors.

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FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY AND SERGIO “THE LATIN SNAKE” MORA FACE OFF ON THE BIG SCREEN LIVE IN HD IN “200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE” IN MEXICAN BICENTENNIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EVENT

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

Exciting Undercard Bouts Feature Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and “Vicious” Victor Ortiz vs. “Vicious” Vivian Harris in Fourth Cinematic Boxing Event in 2010 Series Presented by NCM Fathom and Golden Boy Promotions LIVE From The Staples Center in Los Angeles

Centennial, Colo. – August 24, 2010 – Present and future stars of boxing will collide on the big screen in 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora LIVE in HD, as part of a Mexican Independence Day Bicentennial celebration featuring Five-Time and Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and former World Champion Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora in a junior middleweight showdown on Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.

Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and NCM Fathom in high definition LIVE from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles to more than 300 movie theaters nationwide, the event will also feature rising Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez who squares off against former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz who will face former World Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris.

Tickets for 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora LIVE in HD are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“We are thrilled to once again team up with NCM Fathom to show a great night of boxing on the big screen for boxing and sports fans across the country,” said CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaefer. “This is a special opportunity for Mexicans and Mexican-Americans to be part of Mexico’s Bicentennial celebration by coming to the theaters and watching the fight together. We look forward to another great night of boxing action at the movies.”

Both Mosley and Mora hail from the Los Angeles area with Mosley returning home and to the Staples Center for the first time since his spectacular knockout victory over then Welterweight World Champion Antonio Margarito in January of 2009. Mora, who is well known for his first place finish on the premiere season of the NBC reality series “The Contender,” isreturning to the STAPLES Center after not having fought there since his 2005 decision victory over Peter Manfredo. On September 18, Morais looking to become the first fighter of Mexican descent to defeat the future Hall of Famer Mosley.

Mosley (46-6, 39 KOs) is undefeated in two bouts at STAPLES Center against the legendary Oscar De La Hoya and Margarito. He has already earned six world titles ruling the lightweight, welterweight and junior middleweight divisions over his storied 16-year career defeating De La Hoya (twice), Fernando Vargas (twice), Luis Collazo, Ricardo Mayorga and Margarito along the way. On September 18, his challenge will be turning back the extremely hungry and talented Mora.

Mora (22-1-1, 6 KOs) is a former Junior Middleweight World Champion hailing from East LA. He last fought at STAPLES Center in 2005 when he scored a thrilling split decision victory over Peter Manfredo in a rematch of his final bout championship win of “The Contender.” Going unbeaten in his next four fights, Mora began to rapidly climb the junior middleweight ranks, eventually winning the junior middleweight world title held by the late Vernon Forrest in June of 2008. He now looks to take down a legend in Mosley and become the first fighter of Mexican descent to defeat the future Hall of Famer.

“This Mexican Independence Day Bicentennial celebration features one powerful fight card and boxing fans will get the ultimate front row, ring-side experience in theaters across the country,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom. “This promises to be a memorable night of great boxing and entertainment for the entire family.”

200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora LIVE in HD will be shown live in 311 select movie theaters including AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Cobb Theatres, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Marcus Theatres, National Amusements, Rave Motion Pictures and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters, as well as Arlington Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA), The Carolina (Asheville, NC) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA).

The undercard promises to be one of the strongest in recent memory featuring unbeaten and wildly popular Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (33-0-1, 25 KO’s) facing his toughest opponent to date in former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir (45-12-6, 14 KO’s). Additionally, top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (27-2-1, 21 KO’s) will square off against one of the hardest punchers in the junior welterweight division, former World Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris (29-4-1, 19 KO’s).

200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora LIVEin HD is the latest boxing match presented in movie theaters across the country through NCM Fathom’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network. NCM Fathom and Golden Boy Promotions first teamed up for the highly successful cinema presentation of the Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez fight in September 2009. The two companies announced earlier this year they would again collaborate to present live world championship boxing on the big screen in high definition throughout 2010.

About National CineMedia (NCM)

NCM operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. The NCM Cinema Network and NCM Fathom present cinema advertising and events across the nation’s largest digital in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCM’s theater network covers 172 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes approximately 17,100 screens (15,600 digital). During 2009, over 680 million patrons attended movies shown in theaters currently included in NCM’s network (excluding Consolidated Theatres). The NCM Fathom Events broadcast network is comprised of approximately 550 locations in 154 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). The NCM Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing over 40 entertainment-related web sites, online widgets and mobile applications. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 48.0% interest in and is the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com or www.fathomevents.com.

About Golden Boy Promotions, Inc.

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by Oscar de la Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. In 2007, in its fifth year of promoting, Golden Boy Promotions set a record by selling over 2.5 million in pay-per-view homes in a single night. Also in 2007, Golden Boy Promotions established the record for highest grossing pay-per-view homes in a single year with more than 4 million total. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing’s most active and respected promoters, presenting shows in packed venues around the United States on networks such as HBO, HBO Latino, TeleFutura, SHOWTIME, Versus, Fox Sports Net and ESPN.

Tachi Palace Fights will stream “High Stakes” on GoFightLive.tv

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

Lemoore, Calif. – Tachi Palace Fights will return to GoFightLive.tv on Thursday, September 9 with “High Stakes”, which will stream live on pay per view for $9.99.

“As our shows continue to grow, we want to be able to give fans the ability to see what Tachi Palace Fights is all about and GoFightLive.tv is a great avenue to do so,” said Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Entertainment Coordinator Jeremy Luchau. “Our production and the actual stream itself have been great for both shows we’ve done with GoFightLive.tv and I expect the same come September.”

Tachi Palace Fights 6 “High Stakes” features a middleweight main event pitting Visalia, Calif.’s Doug Marshall (12-3) against Sacramento, Calif.’s Kyacey Uscola (18-15). Marshall is currently unbeaten in the middleweight division and riding a 5-fight win streak. Meanwhile, Uscola is coming of a stint on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” show.

In the co-main event, Huntington Beach, Calif. lightweight “Razor” Rob McCullough (18-6) is back in action against Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Corey Hill (4-3) of Brooksville, Fla.

“The Tachi Palace Fights series is historic in MMA. Where boxing has Madison Square Garden and The Blue Horizon, there is no venue more synonymous with MMA then Tachi Palace.,” said GoFightLive.tv’s David Klarman. “The fights are always competitive and the action intense, providing winners a path to the next level. Tachi continues to develop top MMA competitors and we are always excited to broadcast their shows.”

Tachi Palace Fights will also crown its first-ever middleweight champ, as Coarsegold, Calif.’s Anthony Ruiz (25-13) clashes with Oakland, Calif.’s Leopoldo Serao (16-7).
Also on the card in a featherweight special attraction, Athens, Ga.’s Micah Miller (14-4) battles Atlanta, Ga.’s Diego Saraiva (18-9-1) in what has fight of the night written all over it.

Tickets can be purchased at www.tachipalace.com or charge by phone at 1-800-225-2277. Tickets may also be purchased at the Tachi Palace Gift Shop and start at a low price of just $30 for general admission seating.

In other bouts;

-Hanford, Calif. flyweight Luis Gonzalez (2-2) vs. Chino, Calif.’s Darrell Montague (7-1).

– Thousand Oaks, Calif. middleweight Joseph Henle (3-0) vs. Santa Rosa, Calif.’s Collin Hart (2-1).

-Hanford, Calif. flyweight Paulina Ramirez (1-0) vs. Fresno, Calif.’s Stephanie Frausto (2-2).

-Lemoore, Calif. middleweight Andrew Martinez (6-2-1) vs. Sacramento, Calif.’s Mark Matthews (3-4).

-Fresno, Calif. featherweight Gabriel Solorio (5-2) vs. Fresno, Calif.’s Art Becerra (2-1).

JOEY GILBERT VS. KASSIM OUMA SEPTEMBER 25TH IN RENO

Posted on | August 24, 2010 | No Comments

August 24th, RENO – The Grand Sierra Resort and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to present a very special main event for Reno Xtreme Fights VI on Saturday September 25th. Former IBF Jr. middleweight champion, Kassim “The Dream” Ouma (26-7-1, 16 KOs), will take on Reno’s own Joey Gilbert (20-2, 15 KOs) for the vacant NABA middleweight title.

Ouma has one of the most unbelievable stories in professional sports. He was kidnapped by the National Resistance Army at the age of six in his home country of Uganda and forced to be a child soldier. After years of being ordered to do unthinkable things, Ouma found boxing. While on a trip with the Ugandan National Boxing Team, Ouma entered the United States and did not leave. He turned pro in 1998, eventually wining the IBF Jr. Middleweight world title. While boxing in the US, Ouma learned that his father was beaten to death in Uganda, possibly due to his leaving the country. He did not escape violence once in the United States. In December of 2002, Ouma was shot twice as an innocent bystander during a drive by shooting in Florida. He was back in the ring the following May.

Many think that Ouma has lost a step and may be past his prime. He is only 31 years old, but he has lived the struggles of ten lifetimes. Ouma is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to current NABO and NABF Jr. middleweight champion Vanes Martirosyan. Ouma has been eager to get back in the ring to earn another world title shot. From poverty and war, to world champion glory, Ouma continues to fight.

“I can’t wait to get back into the ring in Reno.” Says Ouma. “I am thankful for this opportunity. Boxing is my life and my passion.”

Ouma’s dance partner is Reno, NV’s own, Joey Gilbert. A once top-ten ranked middleweight, Gilbert has an opportunity to position himself for a world title shot again. He has won three fights in a row, two by knockout.

Gilbert has been in the ring with a couple of the best middle and super-middleweights in the world. His first defeat came against current IBO middleweight champion, Peter Manfredo Jr. That fight ended prematurely as a result of an accidental headbutt, and Manfredo’s hand was raised by way of technical decision. In February of 2008, Gilbert went twelve hard rounds with super-middleweight world title challenger, Jesse Brinkley, and lost a decision. Now back at middleweight, the 34 year old Gilbert realizes the opportunity that is in front of him.

“It is an honor to fight Kassim Ouma.” Says Gilbert. “This is my shot, however, and I am committed to winning. A lot is on the line in this fight.”

The winner of Gilbert vs. Ouma will earn a top 15 world ranking by the WBA, and will be eligible for an optional title defense by the champion, Germany’s Felix Sturm. Ticket information will be announced soon.

ABOUT LET’S GET IT ON PROMOTIONS:

Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On Promotions” was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super-middleweight world title challenger Jesse Brinkley, Let’s Get It On Promotions also promotes light-heavyweight contender Otis Griffin, middleweight prospects Brandon Gonzales, and Derek Hinkey, and lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal. For more information, please visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.

About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is in the heart of Reno/Tahoe. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.

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FIGHTING AGAINST INJUSTICE: THE TOUGHEST OPPONENT YOU MAY EVER FACE

Posted on | August 23, 2010 | No Comments

Daniel “DC” Cormier wins 3 Fights in 3 Weeks, Whats next? Talks to TDR TV

Posted on | August 23, 2010 | No Comments



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