Wrestling Links (8-23-11)
Police: Former Chippewa Falls star wrestler killed while racing train Pioneer Press By Chris Vetter Joseph Henning was known for his competitive, fearless demeanor on the wrestlingmat and his playful, friendly style off of it. On Friday that spirit was snuffed out when Henning was struck by a train in DeKalb, Ill., … See all stories on this topic […]
Wrestling Links (8-22-11)
Matt Hardy fired from TNA Wrestling, adds more infamy to Hardy Boyz legacy Examiner.com On Saturday, August 20, TNA Wrestling fired wrestler Matt Hardy. Hardy had been on suspension for various reasons at the time of his termination but the release came on the heels of Hardy’s recent arrest for suspension of DWI. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Vinny Paz heads 2011 Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees
7th annual Gala Induction Dinner Oct. 29 at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 15, 2011) – Committee officials announced today that five-time World Champion Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz heads a distinguished list of seven 2011 inductees into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (“CBHOF”). The seventh annual Gala Induction Dinner will be held Saturday night, October 29 in […]
Wrestling Links (8-4-11)
CM Punk and the Top 10 Guys Who Can Make Wrestling Cool Again Bleacher Report Punk also said that he wants to make wrestling cool again. That statement is a bit sad (even though it’s true), considering in order to make it cool again you have to admit that it was bad in the first place. Regardless, CM Punk’s […]
Inaugural Maltese Professional Boxing Event Announced
Earlier today the President of the Malta Boxing Commission, former Olympian Alexander Zammit, made the historic announcement that the MBC are to sanction the inaugural professional boxing event in the Republic of Malta. The Micallef Promotions event, which will take place in October, will be co-headlined by WIBA World title and WBF Inter-Continental title bouts. […]
Wrestling Links (7-30-11)
Harrigan gives Storm defence green light on the shackle tackle Sydney Morning Herald “I think that stigma [of wrestling] is something they’re trying to get away from” … Bill Harrigan. Photo: Janie Barrett NRL referees’ boss Bill Harrigan has cleared Melbourne to use their latest controversial tackling technique even though it has … See all stories on […]
WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov: Driven To Excellence
Headlines TeleFutura’s ‘Sólo Boxeo Tecate’ telecast Friday live from South Point Hotel Casino LAS VEGAS (July 25, 2011) – Professional boxing’s most driven world champion is World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”)light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov, who takes the next step on his mercurial rise in the sweet science Friday night (July […]
Professional Wrestler Fidel Sierra’s Birthday Extravaganza
(Largo, FL) – Professional Wrestler and Owner of Crazy Dave’s Sports Bar Fidel Sierra will celebrate his birthday in style surrounded by friends, family and fans at his restaurant “Crazy Dave’s Sports Bar” in Largo, Florida on July 27, 2011; thrown by his wife and manager “Fantasy”. For over 30 years “The Cuban Assassin” Fidel […]
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