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Undefeated middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch

Posted on | December 29, 2009 | No Comments

MIAMI (Dec. 29, 2009) – Undefeated Brazilian middleweight “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs), 8-0 (6 KOs) in 2009, established himself as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010.

The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, went into 2009 with three first-round knockout wins in his first three pro fights. The hard-punching teenager fought all over this past year, starting with another first-round knockout of Michael Bradley in Indianapolis, followed by a win by 4-round decision versus Vladmir Laguna in Miami, and then a second-round technical knockout of Guy Packer in Grand Rapids (MI).

Back in Indianapolis, Oliveira knocked out Joe Howard in the opening round and then Michael stepped-up in class to win the vacant UNBC Latin middleweight title on 9/11, taking an 8-round decision against Robert Kliewer (10-8-2) in Pompano Beach (FL).

In perhaps his most significant win to date on November 7, fighting on the Chad Dawson-Glen Johnson HBO card in Hartford (CT), Oliveira pounded Francisco Ruben Osorio (12-6) until he was unable to answer the bell for the eighth round.

Oliveira registered another first-round TKO win December 7 against Gustavo De La Cruz and only 11 days later in Haiti, Michael closed his perfect 2009 campaign by stopping Eduardo Mercedes (5-2) in the second round.

Oliveira feels that the area of most improvement was in his maturation process. “I matured a lot this year,” Michael explained, “training wise and making weight. I keep learning in every fight and every sparring session. There’s always something new to learn. I think my best fight was September 11th (vs. Kliewer). I was in great shape and fought my best fight.”

Michael’s father/promoter, Carlos, agreed with his son. “In terms of experience,” he said, “Michael grew a lot and developed better skills. His fights, training and sparring in 2009 made him wiser and more mature.”

In and out of the ring, Oliveira is refreshing, engaging and rapidly growing on fans in his native Brazil as well as the United States and elsewhere. At his last fight in Haiti, Michael took the opportunity to meet Brazilian peace keeping troops there and present Christmas presents to children at an orphanage, resulting in him becoming a hometown favorite in a foreign country.

“There were a lot of people there cheering for me,” he noted. “Even the Haitian people liked me. I learned how the Brazilians operate there with the United Nations. They got to know me a little and I got to know them.”

“It was unbelievable,” Carlos added. “We all had a tremendous experience in Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world.”

Because Oliveira is being positioned as the heir apparent to Brazil’s retired great boxer Acelino “Popo” Freitas, his tentative 2010 schedule includes a return home to fight in his birthplace, Sao Paulo (Brazil).

“I hope that I’m just as busy in 2010 as I was this year with eight fights,” Michael concluded. “My goal is to win, at the very least, a Youth title. But I’m really looking forward to fighting in Brazil. All of my people will be there supporting me but, once the fight starts, it will be like fighting anywhere – Miami, Connecticut, etc. Before and after the fight it’ll be very exciting, but I’ll be 100-percent focused in the fight.”

“We’d like to have Michael fight in Brazil,” Carlos remarked. “The Governor of the State of Sao Paulo declared that, in 2010, Sao Paulo will be the capital of sports in the world. They’re planning a lot of major sporting events, including the first Indy 500-type race March 14 and, hopefully, Michael fighting there April 24.”

Go to www.MichaelOliveria.com for more information. Oliveira’s valued sponsors include The Confianca Moving, The Beira – Mar and Pro 1 from Sao Paulo, Dumonde Travel (Michael’s official travel agency) and the multi-national fuel company, Shell.

-MO-

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (12-28-09)

Posted on | December 29, 2009 | No Comments

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The Case for Fighting Friends in Mixed Martial Arts

Marcus Jones Retires from MMA Following TUF 10 Finale Loss

Gurgel: ‘I Don’t Consider Fighting Hard’

DREAM Fighters in the U.S, Madison Square Garden and Judging Changes: My Three Wishes for 2010

Ready to mix it up: Local to defend Mixed Martial Arts title

Dana White talks 2020

UFC Pioneer Harold Howard is Not Having a Very Merry Christmas

Jose Aldo, Penn-St. Pierre, and Strikeforce: Three Stories for 2010

2009 Women’s Mixed Martial Arts Awards

NJ Wrestling: Paulsboro dominates at Mustang Invitational

Wrestlers gather to raise money for operation

Former Blair Academy wrestler Adam Frey loses battle with cancer at 23

Wrestlers look forward to Powerade competition

No. 25 Wrestling Set to Compete at Midlands Championships

WRESTLING WITHOUT THE INFLUENCE OF THE INTERNET, DIXIE CARTER ON TNA TELEVISION, WWE GOING PG AND MORE

NCAA champions set for wrestling field at Southern Scuffle

Floyd Farrand boasts state’s elite wrestlers

Dramatic bouts got boxing off the ropes

Boxing In 2010; The Year In Preview

Manny Pacquiao: ‘I Would Never Cheat’

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Might Be the Dumbest Man in Boxing

Irony reigns if Pacquiao-Malignaggi is made

Boxing’s January Fastball Calendar

MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS AND GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments

LOS ANGELES (December 28, 2009) . . . After a Christmas weekend filled with comments and reports related to the potential mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are issuing the following statement in order to set the record straight.

Let the record be clear: Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum are threatening to walk away from the largest fight in history.

The fact is that random blood and urine testing was one of the many deal points and was listed along with the others, such as the financial split, the weight, financial penalty for being overweight, the appointment of the foreign sales agent, the production of the marketing assets, the gloves and many more. Team Mayweather made major concessions in many of these areas and we were optimistic that Team Pacquiao would do the same as it related to the request for random blood and urine testing, which Floyd Mayweather agreed to immediately.

It is disappointing for us to see that the benefits of blood testing and the fact that many different substances and procedures can only be detected by blood testing, are still not fully understood by all.

Their “take it or leave it” approach where blood testing would stop 30 days prior to the fight unless the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) approved differently is another indication that they may not want this fight. Pacquiao’s position (and as stated on his website) is. “The truth is taking blood out of my body does not seem natural to me and mentally I feel it will weaken me if blood is taken from me just days before the fight” or he is “afraid of needles” and does not feel comfortable with blood being taken closer than 30 days before the fight is another interesting point. The fact is that he did have blood taken just 14 days prior to his fight with Ricky Hatton, an event which was documented on HBO’s 24/7 reality show.

Also when told that Pacquiao feels that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is an agent of Golden Boy Promotions-which is in and of itself a ridiculous accusation-we moved swiftly and made yet another concession by stating that we would be perfectly fine to retain another agency which would do the random urine and blood tests and jointly agree on a reasonable cutoff prior to the fight but which would still maintain the integrity of the results. Let it be clear that this procedure was declined by Pacquiao as was the proposal to bring in an independent mediator such as Sen. John McCain, a suggestion that was in fact embraced by Bob Arum, but also declined by Manny Pacquiao.

Let it be very clear that nobody from Team Mayweather or Golden Boy Promotions is accusing Pacquiao of anything. But the reality seems to be that for whatever reason Pacquiao does not want to participate in random blood testing, which has already been deemed a harmless procedure that many current athletes are subjected to prior to and during competition.

Team Mayweather and Golden Boy Promotions is still open to the earlier discussions of having both parties work out a mutually agreeable understanding of the testing, which would be conducted by a mutually agreed upon agency.

In closing Floyd Mayweather is one of the most decorated athletes boxing has ever seen and he is anxious to make this fight happen for all of the fans and sports enthusiasts that are asking for this fight to happen too. As you might have noticed Floyd has been silently watching and patiently waiting for the final details of the fight to get worked out. As Floyd has already stated he does not have a problem with the random procedure and will be under the same requirements as Pacquiao, it is simply hard for him to understand why there is reluctance on Pacquiao’s part to agree to do the same.

HDNet Secures Title Sponsorship of MMA Expo Philadelphia

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DEC. 28, 2009 – Mixed Martial Arts Expo, LLC – The Original MMA Expo since 2005 – today announced HDNet, “Your Home for MMA,” as the title sponsor of MMA Expo Philadelphia taking place January 9-10, 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Centre.

“HDNet has an impressive track record of providing MMA Fans with some of the most exciting coverage in the sport”, commented Gerald Chopik, president of MMA Expo. “I’m an avid fan of HDNet’s Mixed Martial Arts coverage and ‘Inside MMA’ with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten, and we are thrilled to be working with the network as the title sponsor of our Philadelphia event. The color commentary and fight analysis by Michael Schiavello and Guy Mezger are second to none – always high energy, insightful, creative and informative. This is the level of content that the sport demands and HDNet is known for delivering.”

“MMA Expo Philadelphia kicks off what will be an explosive year for MMA and for HDNet,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. “The fans have supported HDNet’s commitment to bringing home more MMA than any network in the world – and now we are excited to partner with MMA Expo Philadelphia to bring our great sport right to the fans. Mixed Martial Arts Expo has a five-year history of delivering a solid event with a long list of MMA celebrities and HDNet is proud to be the title sponsor.”

Philly fans are in for a great MMA weekend on January 9-10 according to Chopik. “We have another stellar celebrity line-up with former UFC Lightweight Champion 37-4-1 Sean Sherk, King of the Cage Champion 48-20-7 Shonie Carter, former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion 6-0-0 Cung Le, 9-2-0 Matt Hamill, UFC Hall of Famer 90-16-7 Dan Severn, 9X Submission Grappling Champion Marcelo Garcia, 4X Olympian and Judo Bronze Medalist Jimmy Pedro, as well as World Karate Champion Tokey Hill”. More celebrities are due to be announced shortly.

MMA Expo comprises a number of action-packed combative sports competitions including USA Boxing, Gi and No-Gi Submission Grappling by On The Mat and the USA Karate Open with the Tokey Hill Challenge. MMA Celebrity seminars feature hands-on instruction with Sherk, Carter, Hamill and Severn. And for those interested in a career as an MMA official, there’s even a Referee and Judging Seminar by seasoned MMA official, Marc Fennell.

MMA Expo Philadelphia is co-located with the popular Philadelphia Sports Expo and a single general admission gives attendees access to both events. For more information about MMA Expo Philadelphia, visit www.MixedMartialArtsExpo.com.

About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net, twitter.com/hdnet) is the independent network with unique and provocative content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.

HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report,” and the Emmy Award winning “Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather.

HDNet presents championship sports coverage including more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network. HDNet’s “Inside MMA” is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA.

HDNet also delivers the world’s largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series, and revealing lifestyle programming featuring “Art Mann Presents,” “New York Confessions,” “Deadline” and “Get Out!” HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. “NASA on HDNet” presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.

Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.

HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliated companies. To receive HDNet information via email, simply go to www.hd.net/listpage.

About Mixed Martial Arts Expo
The concept for Mixed Martial Arts Expo came about as a result of president Gerald Chopik’s experience as a trade and consumer show producer and martial artist. Since its launch in 2005 Mixed Martial Arts Expo has hosted hundreds of exhibitors and martial arts instructors, and brought MMA fans together with many of the top names in the game including popular ring girl Arianny Celeste, PRIDE fighter Gary Goodridge, striking Coach and trainer of UFC Champions Sean Tompkins, UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn, James Irvin – record holder of the fastest KO in the UFC, current and former UFC fighters Ben Rothwell, Denis Kang, Jason MacDonald, Matt Hamill, Patrick Cote and Pete Sell, as well as former MMA champions Frank Trigg, Carlos Newton, Dan Henderson, Matt Serra, Andre Arlovsky and many more.

Mixed Martial Arts Expo, LLC and Mixed Martial Arts Expo, Inc operate in the USA and Canada respectively. Mixed Martial Arts Expo is not associated in any way with any mma expo events recently held in California and New York.

“New Year, New Stars” in Yonkers Thanks To O’Shea Brothers Boxing Card on Jan. 15

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments

YONKERS, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2009) – O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym.

“Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the fans,” promoter Brian O’Shea explained. “We have some of the best young local fighters on this card in real fights. We don’t want protected fighters trying to build-up their records. Some guys are stepping up in terms of the level of talent they’re in the ring with and those just starting their pro careers are fighting opponents of equal talent, from rival or even the same neighborhoods in some cases, just like in the old days.”

The 8-round main event pits Bronx welterweight Jose Angel “Silver Boy” Rodriguez (14-1-1, 2 KOs) against battled-tested veteran David Toribio (16-12, 10 KOs), who has proven to be an upset specialist having beaten previously unbeaten prospects (11-0) Juan Camilio Novoa (TKO1) and (14-0-2) Ishmail Arvin (DEC8). Toribio has also been in against the likes of James Kirkland, Oscar Diaz, Daniel Edouard and Marco Antonio Rubio, among the more notables.

The 6-round co-feature showcases undefeated African welterweight Issouf Kinda (6-0, 3 KOs), now fighting out of Harlem, versus dangerous Dominican slugger Franklin Gonzalez (13-3, 10 KOs).

On the undercard in 4-round bouts are Bronx bantamweight Raul Lopez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Alex Nonte (1-0, 0 KOs), New Rochelle super flyweight Jose “Chilli” Rivera (1-0, 0 KOs) vs. pro debuting Miguel Diaz, Bronx featherweight Nydia Feliciano (1-0-1, 0 KOs) vs. pro debuting Norma Faris, 2-time New York Golden Gloves champion Adam Kownacki (1-0, 1 KO), fighting out of the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, vs. Bronx heavyweight Abdighano Bousman in his pro debut; Manhattan super featherweights Takeshi Sato (0-1) and Jonathan Cuba (1-1, 1 KO), Yonkers hometown favorite Chazz McDowell makes his pro debut against Bronx featherweight Alex Cooper (0-2).

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00 (includes dinner), are available to purchase by calling 914.216.9381. For more information go on line at www.osheabrosboxing.com or call 914.216.9381. Doors open 6:30 PM/ET, first bout 7:30 PM/ET.

Richie Boy’s top prospects Terry & Rudd closed out 2009 in style

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments

NORTH MIAMI BEACH (Dec. 28, 2009) – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories.

Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs).

The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 KOs), fighting out of Memphis, stopped Terrance “T-Brick” Roy in the sixth round of their Dec. 15th fight in Kentucky. Terry also is ranked No. 5 by the USBA.

Rudd (10-0, 7 KOs) was an outstanding U.S. amateur before turning pro in 2007, rather than pursue a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. On Dec. 19 in his native Tennessee, 25-year-old Rudd put Rodney Freeman to sleep in the second round to keep his perfect professional record intact.

“We’re very high on Terry and Rudd and expect big things from both of them in 2010,” Richie Boy Promotions director of boxing operations Al Bonanni said. “We hope that both will capture their first titles as pros next year.”

THREE GREAT INTERNATIONAL BOXING EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON GFL

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK (December 28, 2009)—The world’s number-one site for streaming combat sports, www.gofightlive.tv is offering three tremendous boxing cards as a treat to the great fans all over the world.

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BOXING IN PARADISE IV—U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM 9/26/09

Boxing in Paradise IV which was taped on September 26th 2009 from the UVI Sports and Fitness Center in beautiful St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

The main event saw Omri Lowther (12-1, 8 KO’s) win the WBA Fedecaribe Lightweight title with a seventh round over Juan Carlos Batista (18-1, 12 KO’s)

The card also chronicles the development of the Jackson Brothers.

John (3-0, 3 KO’s) and Julius Jackson (3-0, 2 KO’s) were 2008 Olympic representatives of their native Virgin Islands as well as being the son of former world champion, Julian “The Hawk” Jackson.

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING FROM NICARAGUA-3/14/09

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The six round co-feature pitted Yadel Escobar (17-2, 12 KO’s) scoring a six round unanimous decision over twenty-three fight veteran Francisco Meza.

Also on the bill was undefeated Jr. Welterweight Cristian Ruiz (7-0, 6 KO’s), Bantamweight Rene Alvarado (5-0, 5 KO’s); Featherweight Miguel Aguilar (3-0, 2 KO’s); Jr. Flyweight William Trana (3-0, 1 KO)

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING FROM NICARAGUA—8/15/09

Two big ten round co-features highlighted by Cristian Ruiz (10-0, 8 KO’s) winning a razor thin majority decision over Rossemberth Gomez (13-1, 9 KO’s)

In the lone title bout Yader Escobar (19-2, 13 KO’s) won the IBF Youth Minimumweight title with an exciting eighth round stoppage over Eddy Castro (12-4-1, 9 KO’s)

There was a wild Flyweight bout between world title challenger, Nerys Espinoza (25-5-1, 18 KO’s) and Marlon Pineda (7-8-1, 4 KO’s) have their fight end in a wild double disqualification in round six of their scheduled eight round bout.

Fans can also witness a “Can’t Miss” Prospect in eighteen year old prodigy Carlos Buitrago (11-0, 8 KO’s) score an awesome six round stoppage over Geovanny Rayo in a minimumweight bout.

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CHECK OUT OUR WINNING RING GIRL CONTESTANTS FROM NOVEMBER AND SEPTEMBER, 2009 (Next Contest Set for January, 2010)

Posted on | December 27, 2009 | No Comments


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