Women’s Wrestling Is Growing: Jimmies Coach Tony DeAnda joins Takedown
Tony DeAnda has been at the helm of the women’s program in North Dakota’s Jamestown since September. The cupboard wasn’t bare when he arrived but what he’s done is fantastic. His staff of talented coaches and managers only make the ride that much easier. Tony DeAnda and his team look to make their way to […]
CALIFORNIA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION OVERTURNS HOPKINS VS. DAWSON FROM TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT TO NO DECISION
LOSS ON HOPKINS’ RECORD ERASED LOS ANGELES (December 13) – The holidays came early today for Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins when the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) overturned the decision that dealt the oldest champion in boxing history a controversial technical knockout loss to “Bad” Chad Dawson on October 15 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. […]
Wartburg College Looks to Springfield at the Duals, Jim Miller Joins Takedown
WAVERLY, Iowa—The No. 1-ranked Wartburg wrestling team won its annual Dick Walker Invite with 159.5 points Saturday for the 17th straight year.. Five Knights won their respective weight classes. Sophomore Kenny Anderson (Bilerca, Ma.) earned a 7-1 decision over Jacob Colon of Iowa Central CC in the 125-lb. championship match. Classmate Landon Williams (Davenport) had […]
WHY DOES SCOTT COKER FEEL “WARM AND FUZZY” ABOUT THE FUTURE OF STRIKEFORCE?
Last night on “Inside MMA”, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker gave the panel a sneak peek into the future of the promotion: http://www.hd.net/blogs/scott-coker-on-the-future-of-strikeforce/ Also, Demetrious Johnson gave us an update on the new UFC Flyweight Division and his expectations for his upcoming bout with Ian McCall: http://www.hd.net/blogs/mighty-mouse-on-the-ufc-flyweight-tourney/ And, is this “Inside MMA” or “Dear Abby”? Each […]
Interview: Johnny Eames On Ben Murphy And His Headline Grabbing British title Challenge
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Saturday night British Light Welterweight Champ Ashley ‘Treasure’ Theophane defended his coveted Lonsdale belt against late replacement Ben Murphy. Whilst Theophane did manage to retain his title, it was far from a convincing win, and it was the challenger who received all the plaudits, probably because he dominated the […]
Wrestling Links (12-13-11)
Nastiest Hollywood divorce battles New York Daily News The former wrestling star is suing ex-wife for defamation after her tell-all book ‘Wrestling the Hulk–My Life Against the Ropes’ revealed that Hogan allegedly beat her during their 24-year marriage. The 18-page lawsuit, filed Thursday in Clearwater, … See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News […]
Rubio Faces Vanda at WBC Convention in Vegas
On December 16, and to coincide with the WBC Convention, Sampson Boxing in Association with Promociones del Pueblo will proudly present a night of world-class professional boxing featuring five regional title fights at the fabulous Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the night’s potentially explosive 12-round middleweight main event, WBC #1 […]
Wolves dominate Super Region I rankings for second straight time
December 5, 2011 NEWBERRY, S.C. – The Newberry College wrestling team sits atop the Super Region I coaches poll for the second straight time as released today. The Wolves have the No. 1 ranked grappler in four different weight classes and have the No. 2 at four others. Newberry has been atop the rankings in […]
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