Since it is the most historic boxing arena in Philadelphia, it is only fitting that The Legendary Blue Horizon™ is having a “Night of Legends” to honor Philly’s greatest fighters. On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., fans and media are invited to meet and mingle with Jeff Chandler, Matthew Saad Mohammad, Buster Drayton, Charles Brewer, Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts, Tex Cobb, Richie Kates, “Rockin” Rodney Moore, Robert Hines, Hugh Kearney, Anthony Boyle and many others. These fighters will be honored in a special ceremony as we begin the creation of the Philadelphia Boxing Museum to be located in The Legendary Blue Horizon™.

Philadelphia is boxing’s City of Champions, most of whom have fought at The Legendary Blue Horizon™. “The Blue” has featured over 50 different World Champions since it began hosting boxing back in 1961.

In addition to giving fans the chance to meet and reminisce with the great fighters, this event will raise money to create a fund for helping boxers in need. For this reason, we are asking attendees for a $10 donation.

The creation of this fund is in keeping with the continuing effort of Ms. Vernoca L. Michael, CE/President and co-owner of The Legendary Blue Horizon™ to help those in need while also safeguarding the rich history of boxing in Philadelphia.

The Legendary Blue Horizon was voted the Number 1 Boxing Venue in the World in a poll conducted by The Ring Magazine.

We invite your coverage on Saturday, December 12, 2009 and would be happy to assist in stories prior to the event by making the fighters available to you. For more information, please contact Bill Vargus at 610-716-0535 or Joe Berk at 240-678-5961.—-The following list are the confirmed fighters that will be in attedence this Saturday night

Anthony Boyle—26-6-1, 12 KO’s—18 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Charles Brewer—Former IBF Super Middleweight champion—40-11, 28 KO’s—16 Blue Horizon appearances—Fought and won the ONLY world title bout at The Blue when he defeated Joy DeGrandis on 12/02/97

Lionel Byarm—12-7-2, 4 KO’s—4 appearances at The Blue Horizon—was the first opponent for Evander Holyfield

Jeff Chandler—33-2-2, 18 KO’s—Former WBA Bantamweight champion—Boxing Hall of Famer—3 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Tex Cobb—43-7-1, 36 KO’s—Former World Heavyweight title challenger—The ambassador for The Blue Horizon—Star of Motion Pictures

Buster Drayton—40-15-1, 28 KO’s—Former IBF Jr. Middleweight champion—1 appearance at The Blue Horizon

Mike Everett—24-10-1, 17 KO’s—2 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Marty Feldman—20-3, 17 KO’s—Fought once at the Blue in 1961

Jacqui Frazier-Lyde—13-1, 9 KO’s—Daughter of the Legendary “Smokin” Joe Frazier—1 appearance at The Blue Horizon

Eugene “Cyclone” Hart—30-9-1, 28 KO’s—13 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Kitten Hayward—32-12-4, 18 KO’s—Former Jr. Middleweight title challenger—2 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Robert Hines—25-3-1, 17 KO’s—Former IBF Jr. Middleweight world champion—2 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Richie Kates—44-6, 23 KO’s—2 Time Light Heavyweight world title challenger—5 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Hugh Kearney—18-2-1, 5 KO’s—12 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Marvin Mack—18-8-1, 10 KO’s—Former IBF Super Middleweight world title challenger

Nate Miller—31-9, 27 KO’s—Former WBA World Cruiserweight champion—14 appearances at The Legendary Blue Horizon

Matthew Saad Mohammad—39-16-3, 29 KO’s—Former WBC Light Heavyweight world champion—2 appearances at The Legendary Blue Horizon

Rodney Moore—38-10-2, 20 KO’s—Former 3 time world challenger—Dubbed “The King of The Blue Horizon”—21 appearances at The Blue

Ivan Robinson—32-12-2, 12 KO’s—former USBA Lightweight champion—7 appearances at The Blue Horizon

Bobby Watts—38-7-1, 20 KO’s—1st man to defeat Marvin Hagler—6 appearances at The Legendary Blue Horizon

Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: Anthony Boyle > Blue Horizon > Bobby Watts > Boxing > Buster Drayton > Charles Brewer > Eugene Hart > Hugh Kearney > Jeff Chandler > Lionel Byarm > Matthew Saad Mohammad > Parade of Champions > Philadelphia > Philadelphia Boxing Museum > Richie Kates > Robert Hines > Rodney Moore > Tex Cobb

Announcement: Shin Do Kumaté Videos Being Made Available Via Internet

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

(Tampa, FL) – Shin Do Kumaté, the fastest-growing international brand of the powerful Muay Thai martial art, is now more easily available for viewing.

MKM Knockout Promotions, LLC has announced that they are making their entire Shin Do Kumaté video library of exciting bouts available for purchase and download.

“These videos include the entire ‘video library’ of Shin Do Kumaté events which feature many of the top male and female fighters in the stand up world,” the company said in a statement recently released.

Shin Do Kumaté translates into “The Way of the Fighting Spirit” and is a professional sport taking the world by storm. The bouts are explosive and fast paced. The thrilling action attracts spectators seeking the utmost in full contact martial arts. The Shin Do Kumaté motto is “We Don’t Tapout… We Knockout!”

The video library of Shin Do Kumaté bouts is available by visiting http://www.shindokumate.com/strykerz/fight-videos.php. There, viewers will be able to purchase videos 24/7 at a price range of roughly five to ten dollars per video.

According to the MKM Knockout Promotions, The Strykerz™ video gallery features fighters such as Clifton Brown (No. 2 ranked in the world), Rick “The Jet” Roufus (Six-time world champion), Gary Turner (10-time European Champion), Felice Herrig, Kate Meehan, and many more.

Although the fighting rules are simple, the competition is fierce. The bouts consist of three, three-minute rounds. Male fighters use 10-oz gloves and female fighters use 8-oz gloves. They fight in a standard boxing ring, and there are no knockdown rules in effect.

The Shin Do Kumaté fighting system has been described as the most superior stand-up fighting discipline in which the fighter can use full boxing skills, all Martial Arts kicks, and all skills from Muay Thai including knees to the head and body, as well as low shin kicks and elbow strikes. All of this makes for a very exciting, fast paced match.

For more information about Shin Do Kumaté and Muay Thai, visit www.shindokumate.com.

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ABOUT SHIN DO KUMATE

Shin Do Kumaté is the fastest growing international brand of powerful Muay Thai & Full Contact Martial Arts founded by Master Mehrdad Moayedi, a professional fighter himself with a traditional Martial Arts background. Master Mehrdad had intense training under the teachings of prominent grandmasters in the Far East and is an 8th Dan Black Belt. His competition is one that joins true Martial Arts Masters and top ranking male and female fighters from around the world.

Muay Thai fighting originated in the Far East and is better known to North Americans as Thai Kickboxing. Shin Do Kumaté translates into “The Way of the Fighting Spirit” and is a professional sport taking the world by storm. The bouts are explosive and fast paced. The thrilling action attracts spectators who seek real exciting fights. These fans want to see knockouts, warriors against warriors displaying respect, discipline, and honor as in traditional Kumaté fights. Shin Do Kumaté Muay Thai fighters kindle the visual of honorable Martial Artists and Ancient Gladiators of modern times.

The Shin Do Kumaté fighting system has been described as the most superior stand-up fighting discipline including clinching and stand-up grappling which allow throws to the ground. There are very few limitations of what you can do on your feet. In Shin Do Kumaté, there is no staging and no ground grappling . These professional Kumaté fighters wear no pads ? just gloves. The training involved to fight in a Shin Do Kumaté goes beyond any training imaginable.

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Category: martial arts, Muay Thai
Tags: internet > Muay Thai > Shin Du Kumate > videos

RENO XTREME FIGHTS II WELCOMES FEATURE BOXING CONTENDERS JESSE BRINKLEY VS. CURTIS “SHOWTIME” STEVENS JAN. 29

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2009

Reno, Nev. – Grand Sierra Resort, Star Boxing and Let’s Get It On Promotions welcome super-middleweight match-up between Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2 15 KOs) from Brooklyn and Jesse Brinkley (34-5 22 KOs) from Yerington, Nev. Friday, Jan. 29.

Stevens and Brinkley will fight for the number two mandatory spot in the International Boxing Federation (I.B.F) World rankings. The current I.B.F Super Middleweight Championship is held by Canadian Lucian Bute, who recently defended his title by knocking out Librado Andrade in the fourth round in front of a packed house in Quebec City, Canada.

Stevens has a successful professional record of 21-2 including a four fight winning streak. He hails from the Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY – the same neighborhood former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe were raised. Stevens is known for his big punch and knockout power with 15 of his 21 wins coming by way of KO – with 13 of those being executed within four rounds. He will head into a hostile environment as he steps into Brinkley’s hometown.

“On Jan. 29 ‘Showtime’ Stevens will be reaping havoc upon Jesse Brinkley,” stated Curtis Stevens. “I’m in the business of hurting people, and you better believe Jesse Brinkley is in for a world of hurt when he gets into the ring with me. If he thinks that fighting in his backyard is going to bother me, then he has another thing coming. Tell him to watch a copy of my last fight against Wilczewski and see what happened to him in front of all his Polish fans. Make sure to tune in, because I am promising you, I am going to knock Brinkley out cold. 2010 is my year, no one can stop me.”

Brinkley has been steadily on the rise and has been victorious in his past eight fights. Within that time, he earned the UNSBC super-middleweight championship on the NBC series, “The Contender” and became highly ranked in multiple sanctioning bodies. His recent success has made him wildly popular in northern Nevada and has also elevated his profile in the global boxing community.

“This fight is the only thing that stands in my way of achieving my dream of having a shot at becoming a world champion,” said Brinkley. “I’m busting my butt in the gym, and I’m going to leave it all out there.”

“These are the types of fights that true boxing fans dream of watching,” said Joe Deguardia, President of Star Boxing. “With the Super Six Tournament in full-swing, the super middleweight division is one of the most exciting in the sport right now, and we are expecting to add to that excitement with a tremendous fight Jan. 29.”

“A lot is on the line,” said Tommy Lane, president of Let’s Get It On Promotions. “The winner will get a shot at the title; the loser will continue to wait in line. I just can’t wait to see the fight.”

Ticket prices and complete card details will be announced at a later date.

For the latest and greatest news on GSR, check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

About Star Boxing:

Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992, since it was founded by President and CEO Joe DeGuardia. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry

About Let’s Get It On:

Reno, Nev. based Let’s Get It On Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev, sensational lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal, super middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world-class boxing events on a national basis. For more information, visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.

About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is in the heart of Reno/Tahoe. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.

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Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: brooklyn > Brownsville > Canadian > Curtis Stevens > Grand Sierra Resort and Casino > Jesse Brinkley > Joe Deguardia > Let's Get It On Promotions > Librado Andrade > Lucian Bute > Mike Tyson > Nevada > New York > NV > Quebec City > Reno > Riddick Bowe > Star Boxing > Super Middleweight > The Contender > Yerington

Tucker Excited to take out “Loudmouth” Armenta

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

For Immediate Release

Westminster , MD – With Christmas just around the corner, most Americans look forward to settling down and relaxing. Vacation days and temporary care free living typically go hand in hand with everyone’s favorite time of the year. While time off and prepping for Christmas is yet to cross his mind, USBO Light Heavyweight champion Mark “TNT” Tucker is promising an early present for opponent George Armenta: a ten round beatdown.

While many are preparing to wind down for the holidays, Tucker runs ten miles every morning in his native Eldersburg, MD and trains twice daily to ensure that he is fully prepared for his first title defense Friday night at the Shipley Arena.

“I have put in a ton of time for this fight”, said Tucker. “Everything is going great right now. I am completely focused and doing all kinds heavy training so come Friday, my plan can be executed.”

Though questions of potential effects from recent inactivity arise, Armenta is far from a push over. The Silver Springs, MD resident is considered a live dog that has a good chance at pulling off the upset. Armenta, 13-4 (11 KO’s), defeated title contender Irving Garcia and 2000 Olympian Dante Craig, while dropping hard fought decisions to WBA Junior Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman and world rated Sechew Powell. Armenta has never been stopped as a professional and is known for creating match up difficulties.

“George is a tough guy and he is a respectable opponent.” “I don’t expect him to be any kind of push over so I will be ready for whatever he brings on fight night”

Volume punching prospect and Paul Williams protégée Jamar “The Truth” Freeman, 4-0-2 (1 KO) of North Carolina battles Omar Sims in the co-feature. Baltimore, MD ’s Sims, 3-1-3 (1 KO), who fought to a draw and lost a close decision to Freeman, will look to even out the score over six rounds at junior middleweight.

Decorated amateur Emmanuel “Transformer” Taylor of Edgewood, MD takes on once beaten Dwayne “Diesel” Shelton of Bumpass, VA in a four round welterweight contest. Taylor, 4-0 (4 KO’s), was rated amongst the best amateurs in the nation prior to turning pro. At 2-1-1, Shelton will attempt to upset an unbeaten fighter for the second time.

“Slick” Nick Kisner makes his pro debut against 21 fight veteran Gary Lavender, and Buddy McGirt trained Adam Willett takes on Garret Wilson. Both bouts are scheduled for four rounds at cruiserweight. Popular middleweight Allan Perkins “Pit Bull” Perkins (1-1) of Frederick takes on Annapolis ’ Vince Batteast over four rounds for Free State bragging rights.

In addition to an outstanding night of boxing, fans will have the opportunity to give back to those in need, as Toys for Tots representatives will be on hand throughout the evening to collect donations. All ticket holders are encouraged to bring new or lightly used toys to help make this Christmas enjoyable for the less fortunate.

Individual ticket prices range from $15-125. VIP mini tables of four are going for $300 and VIP seating for ten ranges from $750-1250. All VIP ticket holders will get free Hor’dourves from 7-8 PM.

Tickets can be ordered by calling 443-277-2256 or 240-401-5885. Tickets are also available on location at No Anchovies Pizza in Taneytown, MD, All Landscape Supply in Westminster , MD and Athens Health Club in Eldersburg , MD.

The Shipley Arena is located at 706 Agriculture Center Dr. in Westminster, MD. Doors open at 6:30 and the opening bell is scheduled for 8 pm.

Since their inaugural card in February 2009, TNT Promotions 21 helped spring boxing to life in Northern Maryland. They have hosted five shows at the Shipley Arena, bringing in a larger crowd each time they returned. TNT 21 also has the exclusive promotional rights to USBO Light Heavyweight champion Mark Tucker.

For more information, go to www.marktnttucker.com.

Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: amateur boxing > Baltimore > Budd McGirt > Bumpass > cruiserweight > Dwayne Shelton > Edgewood > Eldersburg > Emmanuel Taylor > Gary Lavender > George Armenta > Jamar Freeman > Mark Tucker > MD > Nick Kisner > North Carolina > Omar Sims > Paul Williams > Sechew Powell > Silver Springs > Toys For Tots > USBO Light Heavyweight Champion > Vince Batteast > Virginia > WBA Junior Middleweight Champion > Westminster > Yuri Foreman

New Muay Thai spectacular set to rock Seni2010

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

MSA Muay Thai Premier League will see a supershow series of sports entertainment events unlike any other. Muay Thai is one of the most exciting stand up fighting arts in the world, devastatingly effective yet requiring tremendous discipline, dedication and respect to become a world class exponent. This unique, effective style – aptly known as the ‘art of the 8 limbs’ – amalgamates and dynamically exploits the body’s principal ‘weapons’. This is why Muay Thai is the ultimate spectator combat sport to showcase explosive, non-stop action throughout each bout.

Featuring the very best athletes from around the world and with a host of celebrity names expected to attend at the top arenas, East will truly meet West in the MSA Muay Thai Premier League supershows.

Unprecedented television coverage has already been secured that will see the events broadcast across several continents turning our athletes into true international superstars.

The first MSA Muay Thai Premier League event featuring Sanchai Sor Kingstar, Liam Harrison and others will be broadcast on Sky Sports as follows:
Sky Sports 3 Digital 9 December 09 10pm
Sky Sports 3 Digital 10 December 09 1.30am
Sky Sports 2 Digital 10 December 09 11am
Sky Sports 2 Digital 10 December 09 4pm

Confirmed 2010 event dates include:

Saturday 27th March – M.E.N. Arena Manchester
Liam Harrison vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
Michael Dicks vs Bovy Sor Udomsorn
Damien Trainor vs Kaewklaa Kaewsamrit
Neil Woods vs Kevin Harper

Bank Holiday weekend – Saturday 29th May

Seni2010 Expo, Excel Arena London

Line up to be announced shortly online at:-

www.mastersken.com / www.SENI.tv

Category: Blogroll, Muay Thai
Tags: expo > Muay Thai > Sky Sports > sports entertainment > UK

Amateur Boxing Show – Saturday December 19th At Gleason’s Gym

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

Greetings!

December 19, 2009. This Saturday show is part of our Monthly Boxing Series. The club show will include JO, Novice, Senior and Master bouts.

The weigh in will begin at 4:00PM and the first bout will begin at 6:00PM.

All our bouts are pre-matched. They are sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. All boxers must have their boxing book with them in order to participate.

If you wish to participate, please call or email Angela Querol, New York number one matchmaker. The telephone number is: (718) 797-2872 and the email address is: gleasons75@aol.com .

The ticket price is $20 per person. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.

Category: Blogroll, Boxing
Tags: amateur boxing > Gleason's gym

World Extreme Fighting Comes to Robert Morris University

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

Presented by Showtime MMA

Pittsburgh, PA- Mixed Martial Arts is coming to the Steel City on January 8th to the campus of Robert Morris University. Growing in popularity, mixed martial arts features some of the best athletes in the world. Showtime MMA, a Florida-based company, will present a 10-bout, top notch fight card at 7:30 pm at Sewall Center arena.

The fight card will feature 9 time UFC veteran Din Thomas as well as local fighter “Steel City Kid” Joe DeMore. DeMore is the Captain of the Allegheny County Corrections Department.

Other local products include Pittsburgh native James Brasco and Washington, PA’s Dave Sachs, Mike Nesto. Brasco was an All-American wrestler at Duquesne University.

The fighters will wear 4 oz. open gloves and will square off in a 26-foot steel cage. The fights are sanctioned by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission.

The event’s producer, Jamie Levine, is also a Pennsylvania native. Levine, a former World Extreme Fighter and owner of the company World Extreme Fighting LLC, grew up in Waynesburg, PA, and was a wrestler at Waynesburg College.

As a former fighter himself, Levine says that the fight card features some top caliber athletes. “We have a strong fight card. Former Bull Rider Rob Wince is fighting; former Army veteran Rick Walters is making his MMA debut; these fighters will leave nothing outside of the cage,” Levine said.

Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com and all Ticket Master outlets, they range in price from $30 to $50. VIP Tables are available from $800.

Other notable fighters include:

* Mike Lee – 10-year MMA veteran from Orlando, FL
* Nico Bosscorino
* Rob Bailey
* Mitch Whitesel – 2-time Ohio Title Holder

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Category: Blogroll, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA
Tags: Dave Sachs > Duquesne University > Florida > James Brasco > James Levine > Joe DeMore > Mike Nesto > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > PA > Pennsylvania > Pittsburgh > Robert Morris University > Sewall Center Arena > Showtime MMA > Waynesburg > World Extreme Fighting

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