Boxing Links (10-13-11)
David Haye retires from boxing on 31st birthday The Associated Press “As the clock struck 12 last night, my professional boxing career came to an end,” said the British fighter. “It has been my intention to retire from the sport of boxing on this particular day ever since I first laced up a pair of gloves as a skinny … See all […]
Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
On Wednesday evening, at Johnny Eames’ TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, British Cruiserweight title challenger Leon Williams completed the final sparring session of his training camp, for next Friday’s highly anticipated showdown with current Champ Rob Norton at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. Whilst it’s not unusual for other fighters to catch […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-13-11)
Jordan Burroughs eyes gold for wrestling, not MMA USA Today By Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY The allure of mixed martial arts is strong for some elite college wrestlers, but Jordan Burroughs has his eyes on Olympic gold. By Mustafa Ozer, AFP/Getty Images Jordan Burroughs of the USA (right) wrestles with Iran’s Sadegh … See all stories on this topic […]
Boxing’s New Odd Couple; Edwin Rodriguez & Danny O’Connor
RODRIGUEZ-ROSINSKY HEADLINE LIVE ON SHOWTIME® OCT. 21 FROM MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS Mashantucket, CT/New York, NY – (Oct. 12, 2011) – Boxing’s new odd couple is a Massachusetts pair training together thousands of miles away from home in Houston, undefeated super middleweight Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez and light welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor, who will be fighting on October […]
RODRIGUEZ RE-UNITES WITH TRAINER SHIELDS IN HOUSTON AHEAD OF OCTOBER 21ST CARD AT FOXWOODS
Mashantucket, CT/New York, NY – (10/11/2011) – Top-rated super middleweight contender, Edwin Rodriguez (19-0, 14KO’s) has re-united with trainer Ronnie Shields, at Shields’ camp in Houston, TX, as the two are putting the finishing touches on an intense training camp in preparation for Rodriguez’ upcoming bout against fellow undefeated prospect, Will “Power” Rosinsky (14-0, 8KO’s). Rodriguez will square off against […]
DIBELLA TEAMS UP WITH THE BREAST CANCER CHARITIES OF AMERICA ON OCTOBER 21ST
SHOBOX CARD AT FOXWOODS TO RAISE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mashantucket, CT/New York, NY – (10/10/2011) – On Friday October 21st, Lou DiBella’s DiBella Entertainment will present “Octoberfist: Fight Night Done Right”, an exciting doubleheader onShoBox: The New Generation, from the beautiful MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The event will be co-headlined by a sizzling super middleweight showdown […]
ROUFUSPORT AMONGST FIGHT TEAMS NOMINATED FOR WMMA’S GYM OF THE YEAR
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA): It was announced recently that Roufusport has been nominated for “Gym of the Year” by the prestigious World MMA Awards, presented by Fighters Only Magazine. The black-tie, red-carpet ceremony takes place November 30th at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. It is the fourth edition of the annual awards, and […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-20-11)
British star Bisping hopes to take mixed martial arts to a wider audience Daily Mail By Martin Domin Michael Bisping is convinced the public’s perception of mixed martial arts is changing – because even his girlfriend’s mum is tuning in. Although the sport’s popularity has risen exponentially in the United States, the British people … See all stories on this […]
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