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OSCAR DE LA HOYA NOW “TWEETING” THROUGH MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ

Posted on | September 18, 2009 | No Comments

Las Vegas, NV (September 18) – The “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya has officially joined the millions of Twitter users and is using the Mayweather vs Marquez super-fight Saturday night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View® to start “tweeting.” The 10-time world champion is making regular “fight activity” updates and will “tweet” live from the official weigh-in today and then from ringside Saturday night.

De la Hoya’s official Twitter page is http://twitter.com/oscardelahoya. Click here to follow Oscar de la Hoya on Twitter as he “tweets” throughout Mayweather vs. Marquez and many other Golden Boy Promotions’ events in the future.

Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Boxing Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T, Quaker State, Dewalt Tools, Affliction Clothing and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place Saturday, September19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $600, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets previously purchased for the July 18 date will be honored.

The Mayweather vs. Marquez pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and will be available to more than 71 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View®, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Mayweather vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com.

SUCKER PUNCH ON DVD

Posted on | September 18, 2009 | No Comments

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The all-action British fight film ‘Sucker Punch’ crashes the in-store Asda chart at number 13 Nationwide this week on DVD. The story of a down on his luck fight promoter who suddenly finds himself managing the hottest fighter in town features fight action that Soldier Magazine says “will make all but the most hardened wince!” That’s because this awesome Brit flic features the very best genuine fighters in Britain-men such as UFC Veteran and British MMA legend Ian ‘The Machine’’ Freeman who plays the lead villain and features in a climatic fight that Martial Arts Illustrated has called “one of the best martial arts fights of all time.” Add to this a career best performance by ‘Red Dwarf’ and ‘Blade 2’ star Danny John Jules and star-turn cameos by Tom Hardy and Tamer Hassan an! d you have a film that combines hardcore MMA action with heady humour, a film MMA Unlimited says “is for you!”

Plus:- Join the cast of Sucker Punch and producers Fighters Inc tonight at London’s latest hot spot Maya, no suckers need apply! The last time Fighters Inc teamed up with Sintillate it was a roadblock so please get your names in before 6pm today for the Sucker Punch Guest List, call or text Joe on 07961 867501.

BUY SUCKER PUNCH ON DVD TODAY

KIMBO SLICE TO APPEAR AT NEXT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTING EVENT

Posted on | September 18, 2009 | No Comments

Boston, MA September 17, 2009-World Championship Fighting today announced that Internet Fighting Legend, MMA Superstar, and current competitor on this season of the UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Reality show, Kimbo Slice will be in attendance for WCF 8 on September 26, 2009, which is set to be held at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.

Kimbo first jumped onto the scene when a video of one of his underground street fights hit the internet, and almost overnight he had a cult following, and many talked about him as if he were the Boogeyman. The more street fight videos he released, the more famous he became, and it all culminated when he stepped into the cage for the first time to take on Olympic Gold Medalist, and former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion “Merciless” Ray Mercer. Kimbo shocked the crowd with a first round submission. He has since fought 4 more MMA fights, knocked out UFC Legend Tank Abbott, headlined events on CBS and Showtime, and has since moved onto UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Reality Show, which premiered 2 nights ago on Spike TV.

Kimbo’s fame is at its peak, and he’s as recognizable as any MMA Fighter in the world. Now is your chance to see Kimbo live and in person.

www.WCFighting.com

Mike Campbell (Sit Yod Tong) vs. Mike Medrano (Team Rhino)
Dan Bonnell (Renzo Gracie NH) vs. Josh LaBerge (Gillette)
John Benoit (Renzo Gracie NH) vs. Hitalo Machado (ATT)
Dennis Olsen (Gracie Barra NH) vs. Ryan Schieding (Burgess)
Kevin Corrigan (USMMA) vs. Saul Almeida (Rivera MMA)
Jim Pitner (USMMA) vs. James Boran (Rivera MMA)
Joe McGann (USMMA) vs. Jason Dublin (Dublin Fight Factory)
Lev Kamenetsky (White Water MMA) vs. Joel Ly (Guy Chase)
Aniss Alhajjajy (BTT) vs. Brent Reed ( ATT)
Jeremy Ross (Link) vs. Jon Sola (Burgess)
John Lemke (Irish) vs. Steve Beck
Andrew Montanez vs. Noah Weisman (BJJ Revolution)
John Ortolani (Gracie Barra NH) vs. Travis Lerchen (Wai-Kru)

Fight Card Subject to Change.
Visit WCFighting.com for more.

WHERE: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887
WHEN:
September 26th, 2009
Doors open at 6:30PM, first fight at 7:30PM.

Ticket Prices: $40, $50, $65, $100, $250
Tickets on Sale Now. CLICK HERE for tickets.
Or charge by phone at: 1-800-595-4849 Toll Free.

Remember to Save The Date:
September 26th, 2009

Please forward this message to all of your friends and spread the news!

For additional information, media contacts or sponsorship opportunities contact:
Info At Wcfighting.com

Host Hotel Ask for WCF Fan Block:

Holiday Inn Express Andover/Lawrence
224 Winthrop Avenue
Lawrence, Ma 01843
(978) 975-4050

BIG WEEKEND OF BOXING AND MMA ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Posted on | September 18, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 18, 2009)—This weekend the world’s number-one site for internet streaming of combat sports, www.gofightlive.tv will be presenting four big events from the world of boxing and MMA.

The boxing kicks off the weekend with a Night of Prospects featuring undefeated Featherweight Carlos Zambrano and Light Heavyweight Will Rosinsky.

FRIDAY SEPT 19TH AT 7:30 PM O’SHEA BROTHER BOXING-NIGHT OF PROSPECTS

Brian O’Sheas card on September 18th, 2009 promises to be a night of Prospects, like never before. The Headline of the night will be Carlos Zambrano vs. Jason Rorie, which should be an exciting and promising match that will take place from the PAL GYM in Yonkers, New York.

Another attraction on the show is the 9-0 Will Rosinsky as he takes on his most challenging match against the veteran Raynard Darden.

I would also like to add we will have Denis “momma’s boy” Douglin against Rondu Campbell who should be taken anything but lightly.

This show can be viewed for $4.99 by Clicking:

http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=512

FRIDAY SEPT 19TH—GLEASON’S GYM AMATEUR SHOW

See some of the stars of tomorrow as Gleason’s Gym hosts an amateur boxing show on Friday night at 7:30 pm Eastern

CLICK LINK TO VIEW FOR FREE

http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=513

SUNDAY SEPT 20TH—ASYLUM FIGHT LEAGUE MMA

This sixteen bout card of MMA will take place from the Trump Marina in Atlantic City and will feature two title bouts.

For the Asylum Cruiserweight championship, Pat Enright (4-0) battles Tajuddin Abdul-Hakim (3-1) and for the Super Lightweight title, Julio Arce (6-0) takes on RJ Starace (2-2)

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING HERE.

SUNDAY SEPT 20TH – CHATANOOGA EXTREME FIGHT NIGHT

A big night of MMA, which will include two big title fights from the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee.

THIS EVENT CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $9.95 BY CLICKING HERE.

MONDAY SEPT 21—DISORDERLY CONDUCT IV

Disorderly Conduct IV, presented by Mayhem Promotions (Chicagoland’s premiere mixed martial arts event company), will take place at the DuPage Expo Center in St. Charles on September 19th, and will be streamed on www.gofightlive.tv beginning on September 21st.

Disorderly Conduct IV will feature all the heavy-hitting and premiere mixed martial arts action you’ve come to expect from a Mayhem event!

In the main event, Anthony Goldwin (12-1) defends the 155 lb championship against Jordin Hinman (7-2). In the exciting co-feature, Greg Redington (4-1) battles Mike Letteri (1-0) in a 135 lb clash.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING HERE.

THERE WILL BE TWO HUGE BOXING MATCHES SET FOR NEXT WEEKEND

THE WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN JEAN PASCAL AND SILVIO BRANCO WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT FRIDAY LIVE FROM MONTREAL’S BELL CENTRE AND BE PURCHASED FOR $ 9.99 BY CLICKING HERE.

Also next Saturday night watch a clash between for world champions David Diaz and Jesus Chavez LIVE!! From Chicago’s UIC Pavilion FOR $9.99 CLICK HERE

MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ CLOSED CIRCUIT SEATS NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on | September 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

MGM Grand To Host Limited Closed Circuit Seating For Saturday’s Mega-Fight

LAS VEGAS (September 17) – Due to the high demand for tickets to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez mega-fight this Saturday, closed circuit viewing will now be available in MGM Grand Premier Ballroom in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the closed circuit telecast are priced at $50, not including handling fees. All seats are general admission and are on sale now at MGM Grand box office, by phone with a major credit card at (800) 929-1111 or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

Six-time world champion in five weight divisions FLOYD “Money” MAYWEATHER and five-time world champion in three weight divisions JUAN MANUEL “Dinamita” MARQUEZ will fight to find out who is “Number One/Numero Uno.”

Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T, Quaker State, Dewalt Tools, Affliction Clothing and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

HBO Sports® all-access reality series “Mayweather/Marquez 24/7” returns with the premiere of the finale on Friday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. HBO® will replay episodes #1, #2 and #3 consecutively prior to the premiere of episode #4. The replays begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Sept. 18. Episodes #1-3 are also available on HBO ON DEMAND®.

MMA RETURNS TO PRIMETIME ON CBS WITH “STRIKEFORCE: FEDOR VS. ROGERS” LIVE ON SATURDAY, NOV. 7

Posted on | September 17, 2009 | No Comments

September 17, 2009

Fedor, the #1 Ranked MMA Heavyweight in the World, To Be Seen for the First Time by Broadcast Television Audience

The CBS Television Network will return to the mixed martial arts (MMA) cage with STRIKEFORCE: FEDOR VS. ROGERS, to be broadcast Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT). SHOWTIME Sports® will produce the four-fight event with host Gus Johnson calling the action and MMA legend Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo serving as color analysts.

In 2008, CBS aired the first live MMA fights on network television, with three successful events earning time period-winning ratings in all key young adult and young men demographics. CBS’s most recent broadcast in October 2008 ranked as the night’s highest-rated program on both broadcast and cable in adults 18-34 and men 18-34, topping all other sports programming in those demographics, including the Major League Baseball playoffs and college football.

On Nov. 7, the world’s Number One-ranked MMA heavyweight fighter, Fedor Emelianenko of Russia, will face undefeated American Brett Rogers of Minnesota in the marquee match up. The fight marks the first bout for the highly coveted Emelianenko since his promotional company M-1 Global signed an agreement with STRIKEFORCE to co-promote major events.

“There’s no question this is a sport that is fast becoming a force in popularity and as a business,” said Kelly Kahl, Senior Executive Vice President, Prime Time, CBS Television. “We’re excited to be the platform that will enable millions more to see the athlete regarded as the very best in his sport. The Number One heavyweight on the most-watched network has a very nice ring to it.”

Simply referred to as “Fedor” by fans around the world, the 6-foot, 235-pound Russian is one of the most dominant fighters in the sport. He is a master of the Russian military combat system Sambo and boasts a record of 30 wins, one loss, no draws with 16 wins by submission, seven knockouts and seven decisions. The 28-year-old Rogers (10-0) is a massive physical specimen standing 6-feet, 5-inches tall and weighing 265 pounds. He possesses two of the heaviest hands in the sport of MMA, an attribute that has helped him knock out all 10 of his professional opponents.

“It is an honor to have the opportunity to bring the STRIKEFORCE brand to CBS,” said Scott Coker, Founder and CEO of STRIKEFORCE. “We are looking forward to bringing MMA back to the network and to having the world’s No. 1 heavyweight—Fedor—compete for the first time on live network television against one of America’s most promising young, undefeated stars—Brett Rogers.”

STRIKEFORCE has experienced significant growth since it launched its first MMA promotion on March 10, 2006. After signing a landmark deal to air live events on SHOWTIME® earlier this year, STRIKEFORCE earned the premium network its highest MMA rating ever on August 15 with Carano vs. Cyborg. Shortly before the live telecast, the main event principals—Gina Carano and Cris “Cyborg” Santos—were the most searched terms on Yahoo! and Google, while the fight was the most discussed subject on Twitter.

About STRIKEFORCE

STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.

About M-1 Global

M-1 Global (www.m-1global.com) has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. M-1 has promoted over 150 shows worldwide since 1995. Billed as the “World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts,” the M-1 Challenge is a full season of MMA events that showcases some of the best up and coming MMA fighters in the world. Broadcast to over 90 countries around the world, including HDNet in the United States, the M-1 Challenge pits teams of five fighters representing their respective countries against each other for international bragging rights and the title of M-1 Challenge Champions. Fighters who succeed on the M-1 Challenge’s international breeding ground will earn the opportunity to participate in major MMA events presented by M-1 Global and their promotional partners such as STRIKEFORCE.

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John “The Quietman” Ruiz Appearing Sunday on CNN series

Posted on | September 17, 2009 | No Comments

LAS VEGAS (September 17, 2009) – CNN series, “Pioneros: Latino Firsts,” will feature 2-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) this Sunday live during its CNN Sunday Primetime program.

Ruiz, who is the WBA’s current “mandatory challenger,” is the first and only world heavyweight boxing champion of Hispanic heritage. Born in the Boston area but raised for several years in Puerto Rico, he first captured the WBA title March 3, 2001, winning a decision against defending champion and living legend, Evander Holyfield, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

“I’m very proud of my heritage and honored to be part of this important series,” Ruiz said. “I’ve always believed in following dreams and that’s how I got to be world champion. To be the first Hispanic heavyweight champion of the world will always be very, very special to me and my family.”

CNN Newsroom anchor Don Lemon will conduct the interview, which will very much be a self-portrait of Ruiz, focusing on his life, discussing his accomplishments in the ring, and giving advice for other Americans about how to achieve one’s goals. Sunday’s profile interview is scheduled to start at 10:40 PM/ET, 7:40 PM/PT. Content of the broadcast is subject to change with breaking news events.

During an eight-week period the “Pioneros: Latino Firsts” series sill give CNN’s audience an insider’s pass to some of the 21st century America’s most powerful and influential Latino achievers who have attained “first in field” status in some aspect of their professional endeavors. Others selected to feature in the “Pioneros: Latino Firsts” series include Bill Richardson, Rita Moreno, Oscar Hijuelos and Nancy Lopez.

Go on line to www.johnthequietmanruiz.com for more information about John Ruiz.

-JR-

One year later unbeaten light welterweight Danny O’Connor returns to site of pro debut

Posted on | September 17, 2009 | No Comments

Sheika-Echols headline Sept. 23 card at Verizon Center in Manchester

MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 17, 2009) – A lot has changed for unbeaten light welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor since he made his pro debut one year ago in the same charity event and site that the Framingham (MA) boxer fighter returns to fight next Wednesday (September 23).

The 23-year old O’Connor takes on Patrick “Raging Bull” Cape (6-7, 3 KOs) in the 8th annual “Fight To Educate” pro boxing card at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The 8th annual “Fight To Educate,” presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, in association with Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, will benefit the SEE Science Center, Bobby Stephen Fund for Education, and The Veterans Count Club.

O’Connor, 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate and National Golden Gloves Tournament winner, defeated Jose Guerrido by second-round technical knockout in the seventh annual “Fight To Educate” at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. Since then during a busy first year as a professional the popular, talented southpaw has extended his perfect pro record to 8-0 (2 KOs).

“The ‘Fight To Educate’ and Verizon Arena are special to me because I made my pro debut there last year,” O’Connor said. “Plus, it’s great to fight so close to home and on the same show as my good friend, Edwin (Rodriguez). I’m really excited to be fighting back there. In the last year, I’ve gained a lot of valuable experience and adjusted to the pro game. I’ve settled down; more relaxed and learning how to better set-up my shots. Everything comes off of my jab, which is my most effective punch, and the punch I’ve most improved since my pro debut. I’m learning more each fight. Part of the pro process is learning and I’ll be doing that until I retire. People there next Wednesday night will see a much improved fighter than when I fought there last year.”

Light heavyweight Omar Sheika (27-9, 18 KOs) is now facing a fellow 3-time world title challenger, Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols (31-12-4 (27 KOs), in the 10-round main event.

Undefeated Worcester (MA) prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (11-0, 8 KOs), a 2-time U.S. national amateur champion, squares-off against experienced super middleweight Robbie Tovar (15-4-1, 5 KOs), former NABC Latino title-holder, in the 8-round co-feature.

New Hampshire native Richard Gingras (9-2, 5 KOs), star of The Contender IV television reality television series, as well as the former World Ringside heavyweight amateur champion, meets 26-fight veteran light heavyweight Robert Davis in an 8-round Special Light Heavyweight Attraction.

Spinks Legends

This year’s special guests are the legendary Spinks family boxers – Hall of Famer Michael “Jinx” Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs), the 1976 Olympic gold medalist who became the first light heavyweight champion to win the undefeated world heavyweight championship as a professional; Michael’s brother, former world heavyweight champion and 1976 Olympic gold medalist “Neon” Leon Spinks and his son, Cory “New Generation” Spinks, the 5-time world and reigning IBF junior middleweight champion.

Also in the undercard, undefeated heavyweight Faruq “The Dream” Saleem (38-0, 32 KOs) faces upset specialist Shawn McLean (3-4, 2 KOs), while Bronx (NY) super middleweight Hajro Sujak (3-0, 1 KO) fights Joel Lopez (0-3) in six and four round bouts, respectively.

Tickets are priced at $10 (seniors, veterans and students only), $25 and $50 and available to purchase at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box Office, any TicketMaster location, on line at www.ticketmaster.com, or call 603.868.7300 to charge. For more information go to www.fight2educate.com. First bout will be at 8 PM/ET.

-GB-

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