Singer Astonishes VIPs At Charity Event and Joe Frazier attends
Posted on | March 18, 2010 | No Comments
Singer Astonishes VIPs At Charity Event
(Philadelphia, PA) – She can sing, she can dance, and accordingly, 150 VIPs responded with a standing ovation after Doreen Taylor performed songs from her new CD, “Coming Home,” at the Trust in Philadelphia on February 26th.
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“The whole evening was overwhelming,” claimed Taylor. “Boxing legend Joe Frazier accepted my invitation and showed up to watch me perform and to support our troops. Fox News and ABC News were both there to cover the event; two-time heavyweight champ Tim Witherspoon was in attendance and well known broadcasters, Thomas Drayton and Phil Andrews were kind enough to share the emcee duties.
It was an honor to have Senator Lawrence Farnese there as well. He presented a special citation to the charity at the event.
“I would have been happy just with the money we raised that night for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, but on top of that, the crowd of VIPs raved about the debut of my exquisite 1940’s pin-up modeling pictures from the book and the fabulous WWII songs I performed from my new CD. That was truly the icing on the cake.
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About Doreen Taylor
Doreen Taylor is a classically trained singer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal performance from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT and a Masters degree in Opera performance from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She is extremely versatile and unique with acclaimed professional performances in genres such as opera, musical theater, country, jazz, and swing/standards and pop.
Doreen Taylor has taken the music world by storm. Captivating audiences with her extraordinary beauty, flawless vocals and commanding stage presence, Doreen Taylor provides one of the most versatile, exciting one-woman shows anywhere in the country. You will be mesmerized as you sit back and listen to Doreen Taylor’s incredible, heart-felt renditions of the most chart topping songs ever recorded.
A multi-award winning singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and musician, she is undoubtedly one of the best-kept secrets in the music industry today and always looking for her next musical challenge. Doreen has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry and their influence can be heard in each and every song she performs.
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THE SWEET SCIENCE REPORT BY: PATRICK AND DARREN MCELLIGOTT
Posted on | March 17, 2010 | No Comments
By: Patrick and Darren McElligott
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“There is a quality about boxing that attaches to no other sport. Well, maybe not boxing; maybe the men who fight, rather than the science itself. They are the most interesting of all athletes, for they have the deepest feelings about life. Theirs is a lonely sport, at times ugly, brutal, naked. ….Somehow it touches the men of letters and art and culture. When great writers are drawn to sports they turn irresistibly to the ring. Ernest Hemingway did. Budd Schulberg did. So did Norman Mailer.” –Howard Cosell; Cosell; 1973; page 161.
At his best, Howard Cosell was everything one looks for in a great journalist. After serving in the military during WW2, and earning a law degree, Cosell became a radio commentator in the 1950s, before becoming best known for his association with Muhammad Ali in the ’60s. Loyal, respectful, insightful, and definitely outspoken, Howard Cosell was a participant in the symbiotic relationship of boxing and politics when Ali refused to be drafted.
On the flip-side, Cosell represented most of the bad potential in sports’ journalism. On the back cover of his 1973 book, he wrote, “Arrogant, pompous, obnoxious, vain, cruel, verbose, a show-off. I have been called all of these. Of course, I am.” He too often mistook his platform, which allowed him to reach a large audience, as evidence that he, himself, was the most important part of his presentation.
Cosell, who was rightfully inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, helps us to illustrate both what is good and bad about journalists who cover the science of boxing,and the most fascinating of all athletes.
“But one thing remains. Jeffries must emerge from his alfalfa farm and remove that smile from Johnson’s face. Jeff, it’s up to you.” –Jack London; New York Herald; December, 1908.
There is a tendency within human beings to fondly remember the past as superior to the present. Both boxing writers and fans often believe that those champions who reigned while they were growing up were the very definition of “great,” and would have easily defeated the current crop of fighters. I saw this dynamic in my grandfather and his friends; my father and his generation; and I’m sure that my son views me as holding similar opinions.
On the same front page of that 1908 New York Herald newspaper, where novelist Jack London demands that a champion from the past return to redeem boxing, there is another important article. In it, former champion John L. Sullivan is quoted as saying that Jack Johnson is not a “real” heavyweight champion. “I can’t see where Johnson will be given a high position in the opinion of the general American public. I am of the opinion that the American public is fast losing interest in the manly art of self-defense.”
It’s hard, Rubin Carter once told me, to have a clear view of a picture, when you are standing within the frame. That difficulty in having an object frame of reference goes beyond issues of generation. An example that stands out would be a series of articles in recent editions of The Ring, where some of the writers obsess on their desires for Manny Pacquiao to beat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. That Pac Man is capable of winning a potential fight with Floyd is beyond dispute; likewise, Floyd is equally able to win if they meet. Allowing one’s subjective views to blur one’s perception dilutes the author’s quality of work. However, the lack of objective thinking is not the primary stumbling block that interferes with good reporting.
“Boxing will survive regardless of this temporary setback. But if Congress wants to aid the pastime and the public, it should waste no time in accepting the Hart Bill for a National Commission. That measure would do away with bungling supervision and would eliminate unsavory characters who have lingered in the boxing picture.”
–Nat Fleischer; Nat Fleischer Speaks Out!; The Ring; August, 1965.
Nat Fleischer is a legendary figure in boxing journalism. Besides founding and serving as the editor for The Ring for fifty years, he wrote a number of books about boxing history. Also, he was responsible for setting an extremely high standard with The Ring Boxing Encyclopedia and Record Book, the annual, hard-covered texts that have become valued collector’s items.
Fleischer had a much greater frame of reference, in terms of the sport of boxing, than did Cosell. Yet, Like Howard, he is remembered largely for that quality we know as “character.” While no journalist is perfect, Fleischer did his best to provide the public with the most insightful and accurate reporting on “the pastime” of boxing. And while he at times displayed a generational bias, Nat Fleischer was generally respectful of boxers. The “unsavory characters” who earned his contempt were the managers and promoters who were parasites on the host of boxing.
In its early days, although The Ring focused primarily upon boxing, it did feature articles on professional wrestling. In time, when professional wrestling became recognized as more entertainment than sport, the magazine began to be exclusively about boxing. It’s interesting to note, however, that not only were some of the top wrestlers gifted athletes, but a number of great boxers would participate in the “sport” after retiring from boxing.
Over the decades, The Ring would face competition from a number of other boxing magazines. Some were known for serious journalism, and were valuable resources for the boxing community. One of the more interesting was Boxing Life. In a March, 1953 editorial, Bruce Jacobs wrote, “In Boxing Life, you will find the bylines of outstanding boxing writers and competent sports authorities. Boxing Life will not be written by press agents representing special interests in boxing, nor will it present itself as the mouthpiece for any particular group or association. Its pages are open to all.” Indeed, Jacobs requested that boxing fans submit articles for publication. It was a concept that held promise.
Sports Illustrated has also featured a number of high-quality articles on boxing over the decades. But perhaps the most interesting magazine other than The Ring today is Boxing Digest. The editorials by Sean Sullivan alone are worth the price of the annual subscription; for example, in this year’s January edition, Sullivan focused on the questions regarding the potential for a “super heavyweight” division in professional boxing. Although I do not entirely agree with his conclusion, he made a fact-strong, rational argument against such a weight class. More, the magazine features solid articles on boxing’s history, which should be required reading for younger fans. These gems often show the fascinating connections between the past and present. (Boxing Digest also features some MMA coverage, similar to older editions of The Ring’s wrestling articles.)
“The Ring’s reputation was so devastated by the disgrace that it took decades to recover, and several journalists were also tainted by the scandal, among them Mark Kram, who was quietly dismissed by Sports Illustrated.”–George Kimball; Four Kings; 2008; page 34.
After Fleischer’s death in 1972, his son-in-law Nat Loubet would serve as The Ring’s editor for just under seven years. During those years, as George Kimball documents in his extraordinary book on Leonard, Hearns, Hagler, and Duran, Loubet would be a participant in activities that showed the opposite of the standards that Fleischer had achieved. Just as good character raises the bar, poor character lowers that bar, allowing those “unsavory characters” in.
Briefly, in 1976, Don King was promoting “The United States Championship Tournament,” which was carried on ABC-TV. While in theory, televised tournaments featuring top-ranked contenders is good for the sport, one could reasonably question if this effort sought to exploit the nation’s Bicentennial spirit, and the pride in the outstanding US Olympic team at Montreal. Some of the bouts were held, for example, at a US Naval Academy, and on an off-shore aircraft carrier. The tournament may have even featured a “Mission Accomplished” banner on that aircraft carrier, had it not been for the investigative efforts of a couple journalists with character.
ABC’s researcher and associate producer Alex Wallau and Malcolm “Flash” Gordon found that there was under-handed dealings involving King and some boxing managers. More, Loubet had falsified the records of several of the fighters participating in the tournament.
This disgusting betrayal of the boxing community took a harsh toll. Certainly, those who participated in it deserved to be disgraced. But such episodes damaged the reputation of boxing among the general sports fans. Obviously, Loubet had disgraced The Ring. The tournament illustrated everything wrong with boxing, including with journalists having too close of connections to the unsavory parasites who were disguised as promoters and managers.
(On a personal note, this type of thing was not limited to high-profile fighters and managers. My oldest brother was friends with Flash Gordon. He showed Gordon how a previously undefeated young professional boxer he beat in Binghamton, was listed in one of Boxing Illustrated’s small, paperback “record books” from that same era, as having “won” a “return match” in Albany. The problem was that they only fought once. Years later, when I questioned one of those fellows about why they did this, he said that it was necessary to get the young contender listed in Boxing Illustrated’s “top fifty” ratings.)
“You know I never say things I don’t mean.”
–Teddy Atlas; Atlas; 2006; page 204.
After Loubet’s exit, The Ring was headed by Bert Sugar and Randy Gordon. Still, the scandal had taken a serious toll, and shortly after Sugar and Gordon left it, the Bible of Boxing experienced financial difficulties that resulted in its not being published for much of 1989. It has since recovered, and appears to be solid now that it is owned by Golden Boy Enterprises.
The Ring magazine appears to be aimed at distinct segments of boxing fans. There are articles that are of interest to the older members of the boxing community, as well as some that include the “trash talk” that is currently popular among some of the younger generation. Interestingly, The Ring also has a web site, which features exclusively serious articles, without the “trash talk” that is so often found on the Internet’s sports forums.
Not long ago, The Ring had an article which evaluated the sport’s television commentators. In my opinion, there was some unfortunate, disrespectful information in the article. While I recognize that not everyone involved in commentating raises the bar, I enjoy them all. My only concern, by no coincidence, is when some tend to lack objectivity, when discussing the boxers and matches which are obviously tied financially to their employers’ contracts with promoters.
I particularly enjoy the retired and active boxers who sit ringside, or in the case of ESPN, in the studio. Those who have experienced being in training camp and in the ring never degrade other fighters. They have a high degree of respect for other fighters (with the obvious exception of those discussing upcoming opponents!).
Teddy Atlas is the single best example of this high standard. He shows the utmost respect for fighters and the “man-in-the-street” fan. And I know, without question, that Teddy is always willing to take to talk to the average boxing fan, who buys the ticket, or watches the fights from his living room. The boxing community has a true champion in Teddy Atlas, who will not hesitate to speak out against what he knows to be the unsavory influences in the sport.
Teddy’s book is representative of the large number of high-quality books about boxing that are currently available to the public. Works such as Kimball’s “Four Kings,” and Angelo Dundee’s “My View From the Corner” (with Bert Sugar), represent the best in boxing journalism.
Likewise, Hollywood has made some interesting contributions. Movies such as “The Hurricane” and “Resurrecting the Champ” add a new and valuable dimension to the public’s understanding of those athletes with what Cosell described as “the deepest feelings about life.”
Both the internet and several of the top newspapers in the country feature some of the top boxing journalists. An advantage of the internet is that it allows a quality journalist such as Kevin Iole to engage in interesting discussions with his readers, in his frequent “mail bag” columns. This type of discussion allows boxing fans who are not inclined to read, much less participate in some of the “trash talk” forums, a good option.
Where I believe that boxing coverage is most noticeably lacking is in the medium-to-smaller newspapers, many of which used to carry boxing news. Every sports section is going to offer its readers an article on a few “Super Fights.” That’s fine, although the truth is that the PPV sales for these contests indicates there is no lack of interest in the top fights. What is lacking is information to increase interest in the sport at other levels.
After my son Darren and I did the first article in this series, I tried an experiment. I applied to the Boxing Writers Association of America. I was definitely interested in having my application accepted. My goal is not fame and fortune – and I’m not looking to intrude on anyone territory. What I want to do is to start a column for the local newspapers that I have wrote articles about boxing for over a period of decades. I believe that this would be best accomplished by coordinating efforts with the BWAA.
My application was rejected, and I was informed that I had not authored enough articles. Considering that I have authored more than ten times the number I was told I had yet to reach, I can only assume that the rejection was based more on quality, or perhaps some other reason.
No matter. I will continue with this series of articles with Darren, as well as a number of others that we hope are of interest to the man-on-the-street. The feedback that we are getting from the boxing community remains positive. Thank you for that!
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SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC UPDATE & QUOTES
Posted on | March 17, 2010 | No Comments
NEW YORK (March 17, 2010) – As reported, WBA World Champion Andre Ward has suffered an injury and is unable to fight Allan Green on April 24. The scheduled Group Stage 2 tournament matchup between WBC world championship Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will take place as planned on Saturday, April 24, from Herning Denmark, airing on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT as a one-fight card (same-day delay).
The Ward vs. Green bout, a Group Stage 2 matchup of the Super Six World Boxing Classic and Ward’s first world title defense, will be rescheduled.
“I honestly don’t think he will ever get in the ring with me,” said Green earlier this week. “I don’t think this is a fight Andre Ward and his people ever wanted… If I had it my way he’d take a cortisone shot and fight on April 24. I seriously doubt he’s ever going to fight me….. I hope it’s valid, because there’s been a lot put into this from everybody involved and there’s no time to play games…”
Green continued: “… if he were fighting Jermain Taylor or Sakio Bika, I’m sure he’d be good to go right now. I’m a fighter. I fight through bumps, bruises and injuries and we go through that. I fought Tarvis Simms with a bad right shoulder. If you’re knee keeps getting hurt it could be something chronic and you’re probably not going to be ready in six weeks. If your knee is swollen, just take a cortisone shot, stop bitching and get your ass in the ring.”
Andre Ward responded, “I don’t think Allan Green and his team realize how bad I want this fight. They will get the fight as soon as a new date is rescheduled. I’m a pretty straight forward person and there is no gray area with me so if I say there’s something wrong with my knee, then that’s just what it is. I’m a champion and I’ve proven throughout my career in both the amateurs and professional ranks that I have no problem fighting the best. Everything is fine with my promotional and management team, and any negotiations that are going on are business as usual. I look forward to getting back in the ring at 100% and defending my WBA title in the Super Six World Boxing Classic.”
Dan Goossen, upon reading Green’s comments said, “These baseless and incorrect comments should appear in the Enquirer where they belong with the 5-legged dog! Anyone that states Andre Ward is either ducking or untruthful does not know Andre Ward. There’s no need to rebut Green’s comments. Soon enough he will find out that his boasting of beating Andre Ward as well as Ward’s desire not to fight him are both going up in flames.”
SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC SCOREBOARD
Record Fighter Points
1-0 Arthur Abraham 3
1-0 Carl Froch 2
1-0 Andre Ward 2
0-1 Andre Dirrell 0
0-1 Mikkel Kessler 0
0-0 Allan Green 0
For information on all SHOWTIME Sports telecasts, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries from its events and complete information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic, please visit the website at http://www.sports.sho.com
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“El Terrible” headlines “The Champion Returns” PPV Mar. 27 vs. Alfaro
Posted on | March 17, 2010 | No Comments
Morales sets sights on another Pacquaio fight
Garay vs. Henry WBA Eliminator in co-feature
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 17, 2010) – Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from a 2 1/2-year layoff March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico.
Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant future, but the iconic Mexican warrior must first get past former WBA lightweight champion and Nicaraguan KO specialist, Jose “Jicaras” Alfaro (23-5, 20 KOs), Mar. 27 in the 12-round main event for the vacant WBC Intercontinental welterweight crown.
“The Champion Returns,” presented by KO Entertainment and Box Latino, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN and DISH Network, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
At a recent Televisa event honoring Mexico’s best athletes of the last decade, Morales expressed his desire to fight Pacquaio at 147 pounds, in addition to fulfilling his dream of becoming the first Mexican to capture world titles in four different weight classes.
“The two opponents who have defined my career are Junior Jones and Manny Pacquaio,” Morales said. “Defeating Jones (TKO4) was important to me because he had stopped something like 32 Mexicans in previous fights. Defeating Pacquaio (DEC12) is my greatest accomplishment in the ring. I remember seeing him cry after our fight. I would love another chance at Pacquaio and I also look forward to fighting Juan Manuel Marquez in the future. At 147, I’m faster than ever and freer with my body so I can get the most out of it. First, though, is my fight against Jose Alfaro on March 27th in Monterrey on pay per view. Alfaro is a great young fighter and a former world champion. A wicked puncher who will bring his best, he has a big heart into the ring, and always gives fans everything he has.”
In the 12-round co-feature, former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay (32-4, 17 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBA, meets WBA No. 4 rated Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry (24-2, 19 KOs) in the WBA Light Heavyweight Eliminator.
Top contender Denver Cuello (19-2-5, 10) squares off against No. 2 Juan “Churritos” Hernandez (15-1, 12 KOs) – continuing the ongoing Philippines-Mexican rivalry, respectively — in the 12-round WBC Interim Strawweight title fight.
El Paso’s undefeated NABA title-holder David “Nino” Rodriguez (32-0, 30 KOs) takes on 1996 Brazilian Olympian Daniel Bispo (22-12, 16 KOs) in a 10-round Special Heavyweight Attraction.
Tickets are available to purchase at www.superboletos.com.
Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Ricky Hatton, Christian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Kahn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr., and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com.
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BERNARD HOPKINS & ROY JONES JR. GO MAD FOR MARCH MADNESS
Posted on | March 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
Future Hall of Famers make their NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship picks as Hopkins chooses a hometown Philadelphia Villanova win and Jones selects top contender Kansas to win it all.
Miami/Pensacola, FL (March 17)…Like other avid sports fans across the country, former world champions Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. have made their picks for this year’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. These two boxing legends are deep in training for their long-awaited rematch “The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II,” which will take place April 3 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas live on pay-per-view.
Hopkins and Jones will keep an eye on this year’s tournament as they, like their fighting styles, have both taken different approaches to their respective brackets.
“March Madness is all about upsets so I had to go with my hometown Philly team Villanova to win it all,” said Hopkins. “I know what it takes to win under any circumstances, so I plan on doing just that on April 3 and hope to see another Philly franchise bring home a big win.”
“Everybody knows I love basketball. I like Kansas to win it all because they love to run the floor,” said Jones. “On Saturday night, April 3, after everybody watches the Final Four, they can watch me and Bernard in the Final Two, because somebody’s career is going to end that night.”
To view and download Hopkins and Jones’ NCAA March Madness Brackets please click HERE.
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“The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II,” set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev., is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Square Ring Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. The event will be broadcast live on pay-per-view beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Tickets priced at $750, $500, $300, $200 and $100 are on sale now at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Hopkins vs. Jones II pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and has a suggested retail price of $49.95. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. The main event will begin live immediately following the college basketball semi-finals. For Hopkins vs. Jones II fight week updates, log on to www.goldenboypromotions.com.
AUDLEY OPPONENT TO BE NAMED IN 24 HOURS
Posted on | March 17, 2010 | No Comments
AN opponent for Audley Harrison’s latest clash will be announced in the next 24 hours.
Harrison will fight for the vacant European Heavyweight Championship on April 9 at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Former Olympic Games gold medalist Harrison, who saved his career by winning Prizefighter Heavyweights 3 in October, had been scheduled to meet Poland’s Albert Sosnowski for the title.
However, Sosnowski will now face WBC Champion Vitali Klitschko in May and is set to vacate the European belt.
Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn revealed two men in the frame are old adversaries Danny Williams, the current British Champion, or ex British and Commonwealth title holder Michael Sprott.
“You only have to look at Albert Sosnowski to see that being European Champion puts you straight in line for a world title shot,” said Hearn.
“We’ve had a lot of interest for potential opponents from the likes of Danny Williams, Michael Sprott and a host of international names.
“We will be announcing an opponent for Audley in the next 24 hours.”
Harrison, 38, who has won 26 of 30 professional contests, was excited at the opportunity, no matter who the opponent is.
“Whoever it will be, this is my date with destiny,” said Harrison.
“I have told Matchroom I’m not bothered who the opponent is – bring on anyone. Whoever is put in front of me on April 9th will be a door that I have to walk through to get my world title shot.”
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR MAY 7TH MFC EVENT #1 IN THE COUNTRY
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Rage in The Cage Report (3-17-10)
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RITC 140 – Saturday March 20, 2010
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Saturday March 20, 2010
Gila River Casino ( Wild Horse Pass )
Chandler, AZ
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:00 PM
Rage in the Cage on March 20th will have their first show at the new state-on-the-art Ovations LIVE! Gila River ‘Wild Horse Pass’ Entertainment Theater.
Both balcony and lower level seating available at this impressive venue.
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Tickets now on sale at http://wingilariver.ticketforce.com/ or call 1-877-840-0457
This Las Vegas style showroom seats only 1400, with all seats closer than 80 feet from the stage.
Advanced tickets now on sale for:
$100 ( row 1 ) only 28 seats available at this price
$ 45 ( rows 2-7 + balcony row 1 ) 400 seats
$ 35 ( rows 8-14 + balcony row 2 ) 425 seats
$ 25 ( rows 15-17 + balcony rows 3-8 ) 550 seats
tickets $5 higher on fight day.
With 70% of the tickets priced at just $25 or $35, get your tickets early for the best location/price. This show will sell out. Don’t be disappointed.
There is plenty of free parking available.
New Gila River Casino
5040 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
An outstanding fight card is on tap for this show. Top local schools will be heavily represented: Lion’s Den ( Cronin, Steinbeiss, Betzold, Lester, Padello ), Seige MMA ( Salcido, Wheeler, Stonebraker, Scully ), ACS ( Larsen, Moraga ), and MMA Lab ( Gruetzemacher, Brown ) along with a strong contingent of fighters from Las Vegas ( Hulett, Fitzsimmons, Milliken, Dizak ).
In the Featured Fights:
In the Main Event, Richard Hale, the reigning RITC SHW, HW and LHW Champion, puts his HW title on the line against Mike Zanski who is a former Navy Seal. Zanski is currently stationed in Iraq performing private security and will make the 8,000 mile journey to compete in RITC and then return to Iraq after a brief leave.
Popular local fighter Joe Cronin faces a tough test against Charlie Brown ( 7-2 ).
Bodog/IFL veteran Ray Steinbeiss made his mma debut in RITC 7 years ago. After fighting in both Bodog and the IFL on multiple occasions and with an impressive recent win over 2X UFC veteran Steve Berger, this Chandler native makes a rare home town appearance.
UFC veteran and UFC TUF 6 reality star Richie Hightower faces No Limits WW Champion Eric Regan.
Chris Greutzemacher ( 4-1 ) faces Nadeem Al-Hasad ( 3-1 ) and Jeremy Larsen ( 5-1 ) faces a tough Las Vegas fighter.
Always popular amputee fighter Matt Betzold ( 3-1 ) continues on his quest for the RITC BW Title.
In what looks like the strongest RITC card in our 11 year history this will make for a fantastic night of mma action at the new Gila River Casino.
Fight Card:
Richard Hale ( 230 ) vs Mike Zanski ( 230 ) RITC HWT Championship
Joe Cronin ( 165 ) vs Charlie Brown ( 165 )
Ray Steinbeiss ( 180 ) vs Shawn Fitzsimmons ( 180 )
Richie Hightower ( 175 ) vs Eric Regan ( 170 )
Chris Greutzemacher ( 160 ) vs Nadeem Al-Hasad ( 160 )
Jeremy Larsen ( 170 ) vs Mike Dizak ( 165 )
Dano Moore ( 185 ) vs Dave Hulett ( 185 )
Dean Sanchez ( 160 ) vs Casey Milliken ( 160 )
Matt Betzold ( 140 ) vs Lucas Stark ( 145 )
Gabe Rosa ( 160 ) vs Jeff Fletcher ( 160 )
John Moraga ( 135 ) vs Art Salcido ( 135 )
Jaymes Schulte ( 160 ) vs Johnny Carrasco ( 155 )
Reyes Ortiz ( 185 ) vs Mitch Wheeler ( 185 )
David Shaw ( 170 ) vs Mark O’Conner ( 170 )
Ben Monarrez ( 185 ) vs Jay Helie ( 185 )
Kent Stonebraker ( 170 ) vs Joe Schmitt ( 170 )
Jed Jobe ( 235 ) vs Kenny Lester ( 280 ) or Danny Monarrez ( 280 )
Nathan Donaldson ( 170 ) vs Jarrad Duxbury ( 170 )
Patrick Donovan ( 140 ) vs TBA
Tom O’Malley ( 190 ) vs Keith Boatwright ( 190 )
Jason Richey ( 180 ) vs Josh Howland ( 175 )
Jimmy Scully ( 155 ) vs Freddie Saenz ( 155 )
Dock Phelps ( 145 ) vs TBA
Steve Mullenix ( 160 ) vs Jaron Padello ( 155 )
Fight card subject to change.
For more information please visit www.rageinthecage.com
Upcoming events:
Rage in the Cage 141
Saturday April 10, 2010
Desert Diamond Casino
Tucson, AZ
Bad Blood #8 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday May 22, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday June 26, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Bad Blood #9 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday August 21, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday September 11, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
*Note: Attendance at Gila River Events are limited to age 18 and over
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Saturday, April 3rd 2010
DESERT QUEST Brazilian Jiu-jItsu & Grappling Championship
Broadway Recreation Center, 59 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ
Weight Ins start at 9:00am-12:00pm -Tournament starts at 1:00pm (Same day weight ins)
The academy that wins the overall tournament Adults and Kids & Teens, GI & No Gi divisions will receive a DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP 3-piece samurai sword set.
Adults & Teens & Kids will now receive a DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP T-Shirts, DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP tournament certificate (All-Kids will receive a competition medal).
Weight Classes: 122-134- 135-147 – 148-160 – 161-173 – 174-187 – 188-201 – 202-213 – 214 over
Event Directions to the tournament: From I-10 (North or South) -Take US 60 East – Take Ramp toward S. Country Club Dr. (AZ-87) – Go 0.3 mi – Turn left on S. Country Club Dr. – Go 1.4 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.1 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.6 mi – Arrive at 59 E. Broadway Rd. Mesa, on the right. From loop 101 (North or South) – Take ramp onto US-60 East – go 2.9 mi – Take Ramp toward S. Country Club Dr. (AZ-87) – Go 0.3 mi – Turn left on S. Country Club Dr. – Go 1.4 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.1 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.6 mi – Arrive at 59 E. Broadway Rd. Mesa, on the right..
For tournament information: Please contact (480) 782-6800 or E-mail: info@desertquestchampionship.com www.desertquestchampionship.com
The Rage in the Cage Training Center offers over 50 classes per week, specializing in Strength & Conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.
Call now and receive a FREE WEEK of training
610 N. Alma School rd, Chandler (480) 782-6800
www.ritctrainingcenter.com
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