Godfrey stays busy waiting for world title shot
Posted on | September 9, 2009 | No Comments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 9, 2009) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey has headed West for Saturday night’s 10-round, non-title fight against former World amateur champion “Famous” Michael Simms outdoors at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, California.
NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #12 and WBO #15. The Providence native, ranked No. 10 by The Ring magazine, has had sensational knockout victories on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Emmanuel Nwodo, Shaun George, and Felix Cora, Jr.
Sims (20-11-2, 13 KOs) was the 1999 World and U.S. amateur light heavyweight champion, defeating current heavyweight title challenger David Haye in the world championships.
“I’m staying busy and showing everyone I don’t want to sit back waiting for the guys in suits to put together a title fight or eliminator involving me,” Godfrey said after returning from training camp. “Everything talked about won’t happen until 2010. I don’t want to wait all winter, so I’m going to keep everything going forward, working hard on different things to improve myself.
“Simms isn’t going to lie down. I’m preparing for the same guy who beat David Haye in the amateurs and was world champion. I can’t look past him. I just came back from three weeks at camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, where Muhammad Ali used to train. There are a lot of great memories up there and nothing to do but train. I was running those hills and sparring with Travis Kaufman, who is 6-4 and can fight from both sides. Simms is 6-2 and he changes sides, left to right, with the wind. This fight will serve as a good measuring stick for things we’ve been working on. I’m prepared to take care of business in Sacramento.”
Go to www.cesboxing.com for more information about Classic Entertainment and Sports and/or Matt Godfrey.
Tags: Boxing > California > David Haye > Deer Lake > Emannuel Nwodo > Felix Cora > IBF > Jr. > Matt Godfrey > Muhammad Ali > NABF > Pennsylvania > Sacramento > Saturday > Shaun George > Sims > The RIng > WBA > WBC > WBO
“HAMMERING” HANK LUNDY TO FIGHT ANTONIO ESPINOZA IN “BATTLE OF THE UNDEFEATED: SOMEONE’S 0 MUST GO” ON SEPTEMBER 26TH IN SOUTH PHILLY
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILDELPHIA (September 9, 2009)—On Saturday night September 26th, Two Lightweights will be fighting for more than the UBC World championship. They will be fighting to stay undefeated.
Rarely do two undefeated prospects get it on so early in their career but “Hammering” Hank Lundy and Antonio Espinoza will risk their perfect records by meeting for the UBC Lightweight title in a ten round bout at the Yesha Center in South Philadelphia.
The card is promoted by Bionic Bull Promotions
Lundy of Philadelphia brings in a record of 14-0-1 with eight knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the top fighters in talent rich Philadelphia.
Lundy has received accolades for not only his lightning quick hands and fan friendly style but his willingness to take on all comers as evidenced by a recent stretch where he took on Darnell Jiles Jr. (8-0), Esteban Almarez (7-0) and Jason Cintron (10-0) within a five fight span.
Lundy is coming off a fifth round stoppage over Josh Beeman (4-3-3) on July 17th in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
“The called me some real bad names. He is going to get a real bad beating and then he is going to sleep”, said Lundy.
“Hank Lundy is the most exciting fighter in Philadelphia”, said Lundy’s manager Ivan Cohen.
“On September 26th he will win the first of many championships and will do it in dominating fashion.”
Espinoza of West New York, New Jersey is 11-0 with one knockout.
Espinoza is a terrific boxer and is not afraid of facing top competition. Espinoza is coming off a six round unanimous decision over Ron Boyd (6-6) on May 23rd.
In the co-feature for the UBC Super Middleweight title, Dhafir Smith (21-19-6, 4 KO’s) battles the son of the legend, Aaron Pryor Jr. (12-2, 9 KO’s) of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Super Middleweight Brian Cohen (12-2, 10 KO’s) will take on an opponent to be named in an eight round Super Middleweight fight.
Also appearing on this loaded card will be Eric “Outlaw” Hunter (10-1, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia making his return to the ring in a six round Featherweight bout.
In a six round Cruiserweight battle, Pedro Martinez (5-2, 3 KO’s) will take on Harvey Jolly (9-11-1, 6 KO’s) of Adrian, Michigan.
Lakeysha Williams (9-14-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Lightweight bout.
Pro debaters Dan Grafton of Philadelphia and New Jersey’s Walter Tyler will square off in a four round cruiserweight bout.
In a four round ladies welterweight bout, Natalie Brown of Mississauga, Ontario Canada will take on Rachel Clark (2-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Colombia, South Carolina.
Undefeated heavyweight, John Mercurio (2-0, 2KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Hannibal Ottey (1-2) of Baltimore, Maryland in a scheduled four round bout.
Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0) of Philadelphia will face debuting Jason Sosa of Camden, New Jersey in a Lightweight bout scheduled for four rounds.
The show will be streamed All over the world on www.gofightlive.tv on a tape delayed basis
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $75, $50 & $30 and can be purchased by calling 1-215-755-8155 or 1-302-543-3705. Door open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Yesha Center is located at 2308 Snyder Avenue
Tags: Antonio Espinoza > Bionic Bull Promotions > Boxing > Brian Cohen > Camden > Canada > Cincinatti > Colombia > cruiserweight > Dan Grafton > Dhafir Smith > Eric Hunter > Hank Lundy > Hannibal Ottey > Harvey Jolly > heavyweight > Jason Sosa > John Mercurio > Jr. > jr. lightweight > Lakeysha Williams > lightweight > Lonnie Jackson > Michigan > Mississauga > Natalie Brown > New Jersey > Ontario > Pedro Martinez > Rachel Clark > South Carolina > South Philadelphia > UBC World Championship > Walter Tyler > Yesha Center
Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (9-08-09)
Posted on | September 9, 2009 | No Comments
What a knockout: MMA fighter to star in Soderbergh’s next film
Cormier to make MMA TV debut September 25
Eight Reasons To Prefer Boxing Over MMA
Mixed martial arts fans pin down local expo
The Need For Greater Regulatory Oversight Of Japanese Mixed Martial Arts
Canadian wrestler in knots over US visa law
Wildcats hand wrestling program to Fore
Wrestling Moment of the Week: CM Punks Jeff Hardy Fans
‘Sputnik, Masked Men, and Midgets’ is a fun Memphis wrestling tour
Goodale to be Inducted into South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame
Sean O’Haire Arrested, WWE Edits Out Cody Chants, More JR
Funny Wrestlers and Comedy in Wrestling
Nigel McGuinness mum on WWE signing
Roger Mayweather confident layoff won’t hurt Floyd’s chances against Juan Manuel Marquez
Glu Returns to the Ring with the Launch of Super K.O. Boxing 2 for Mobile Phones Worldwide
Pro Boxing Champion Ricardo Mayorga Sues Don King Productions and Monarch Sports Management
Remembering Yankee Stadium’s place in boxing history
Boxing champs Viloria, Sonsona feted in Manila
Olympic boxing weight classes reduced for 2012
Will Mayweather Be the Same Safety First Fighter He’s Been In the Past?
Tags: Boxing > combat sports > fighting > links > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > news > wrestling
THE IMMINENT RETURN OF FLOYD MAYWEATHER AGAINST JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS LIVE ON HBO PAY-PER-VIEW® LINKED TO OTHER GREAT COMEBACK ATTEMPTS
Posted on | September 8, 2009 | No Comments
Legendary Trainers Dundee, Steward, Roach, McGirt and Mayweather Weigh in on The Six-Time Champion’s Chances for Success
Las Vegas (September 8) – It’s the year of the sports comeback with Tiger Woods, Pedro Martinez, Roger Federer, and Tom Brady all coming back to their respective sports in attempts to reclaim their places in sports history. Joining the roster is Floyd “Money” Mayweather, already a six-time world championship in five weight divisions, coming back to the sweet science, after a nearly two-year layoff against five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez on Saturday, September 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Historically, boxing has a long list of notable fighters who have made comeback attempts including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and George Foreman. Mayweather instantly joins these ranks with his fight against Marquez. Below is a list (in alphabetical order) of some of the legendary fighters who attempted, successfully or unsuccessfully, to make career comebacks.
Also, legendary trainers Angelo Dundee, Emanuel Steward, Freddie Roach, Buddy McGirt and Mayweather’s own trainer Roger Mayweather weigh-in on comebacks and Mayweather’s return.
BOXING’S GREATEST (AND NOT SO GREAT) COMEBACK ATTEMPTS
Muhammad Ali—Exiled from ring from 1967-1970, Ali returned to reclaim the heavyweight title twice in both 1974 and 1978, winning the last fight of his career against Leon Spinks.
Alexis Arguello—Following his retirement 1986, Arguello came back for two bouts, beating Jorge Palomares in 1994 and Scott Walker 1995.
Riddick Bowe—Bowe retired in 1996 following his second win (DSQ) over Andrew Golota. He returned to the ring for three unimpressive wins between 2004-2008.
George Foreman—Retired in 1977 following his loss to Jimmy Young. Foreman returned in 1987 and seven years later, in 1994, captured the heavyweight title via a tenth round KO over Michael Moorer, in what is widely revered as one of the greatest performances by an athlete over the age of 40. Foreman officially retired in 1997 following a decision loss to Shannon Briggs.
Thomas Hearns—Following a loss in 2000 via TKO against Uriah Grant, Hearns did not fight again until five years later, going 2-0 against John Long and Shannon Landberg, both by TKO.
Benny Leonard—Retired in 1924, but returned to the ring in 1931 and won 18 of his 20 comeback fights before retiring for good after fighting 16 times in 1932, losing only his final bout that year.
Sugar Ray Leonard—Leonard retired following detached retina surgery in 1982, but came back in 1984 to defeat Kevin Howard only to retired again. Returning in 1987, Leonard fought middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler and won via a 12-round split decision. After his retirement following a 1991 loss to Terry Norris, he came back for one more bout against Hector Camacho, losing by TKO in the 5th round of their 1997 bout.
Joe Louis—Retired in 1948 after stopping Jersey Joe Walcott in 11 rounds. Two years later, Louis came back and lost to Ezzard Charles over 15 rounds in a world title fight, but went on to win eight in a row before losing to Rocky Marciano in 1951 and retiring for good.
Sugar Ray Robinson—Retired following his 1952 light heavyweight title loss to Joey Maxim. He then became an entertainer, lost all of his money and came back in 1955 to regain the middleweight title three more times before retiring for good in 1965.
Max Schmeling—Retired in 1939 after beating Adolf Hauser, but came back in 1947, fighting five fights and going 3-2.
Mike Tyson—Inactive from 1991 to 1995, Tyson returned to the ring in 1995 and regained WBC and WBA versions of heavyweight title in 1996 against Frank Bruno and Bruce Sheldon respectively. He retired for good in 2005 following a sixth round TKO loss to Kevin McBride.
Tony Zale—Following a loss to Billy Conn in 1942, Zale went into the service. He came back in 1946, fighting six times before engaging in an epic trilogy with Hall Of Fame fighter Rocky Graziano over two years in which he won, lost and then regained the middleweight title. Zale retired for good in 1948 following a loss to Marcel Cerden.
TRAINERS WEIGH-IN ON COMEBACKS AND MAYWEATHER’S RETURN
Roger Mayweather—
“Well I know one thing about layoffs and I know about fighters. If a fighter got skills – the greatest fighters in the world where people don’t even know had layoffs. What did you think Sugar Ray Leonard had? He had a five and a half year layoff. He had two eye detached retina surgeries, right. But he still beat the greatest middleweight. He beat Marvin Hagler when he was laid off five and a half years. When Sugar Ray Robinson was laid off three years, that’s the greatest fighter on the globe. Muhammad Ali was laid off three years.
“So Floyd ain’t going to be the only guy that’s been laid off in boxing. Most of the great guys – great fighters have something in common. They were all laid off anyway. All of them who were good, what they called great, they all had layoffs and they all still had spectacular performance when they fought. So guy keeps asking about how you laid off, when you laid off. Fights are won by skill. That’s all there is to it.”
Angelo Dundee—
“There is nothing more intricate than fighters. They are all different. You never know what effect a layoff is going to have. Ray Leonard, I knew he was always staying in shape, like basketball, other sports, he was very athletic so the layoff didn’t bother him in the Hagler fight. He was in great physical condition…but being in the ring, it’s a different feel. Being in shape is not enough for a fighter. Being in the gym is not enough. You need to be in the action. There is no substitute for a fight. Marquez has been a little busier than him (Mayweather), and the question mark is going to make this fight a good attraction.”
“Ray used to do a variety of things to stay in shape. Ali was a whole different physical effort and Foreman didn’t train in gym. He did roadwork and calisthenics, that’s where he put in most of his work. All fighters are different…Foreman knew how to train for a guy his age. When you get older, you can’t put in the effort like you did when you were a kid. You need to leave something in the tank. Will he overdo it in training? So there are many question marks in a comeback.”
“Fighters come back for the glow. There is the spotlight, and there is the dark, and there is no in between. You miss the glow. That feeling is the ultimate feeling.”
“Mayweather is just that great of a fighter. He’s smart, slick, and knows how to use the ring. He’s going to have a tough fight on his hands, but he should be able to overcome. You take what you got and you utilize it. When the bell rings, you’re going to see who the best fighter is. Floyd will have to beat a good Marquez.”
Emanuel Steward—
“Fighters come back because they still have a lot of fights still left in them. They don’t realize it. Many have been doing it since they were eight, nine, ten years old, and they miss it. Fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Muhammad Ali have a tremendous love for boxing which they don’t realize until they walk away.”
“I think Floyd’s going to look spectacular on September 19. Historically, guys of his caliber; crafty, skilled fighters, they come back good. Some guys, when they quit boxing, they are partying, but when Ali came back he was unbelievably sharp and looked splendid…The Leonard’s, Ali’s, I would put Floyd in that class, they never lost the love of the sport. They are different types of fighters that never left the sport spiritually or physically.”
“Floyd is a brilliant boxing mind, just like Ali. The top fighters, they don’t have a lack of confidence. Layoffs do some fighters good…the time away heals the body up.”
Freddie Roach—
“Sometimes a break can be good for a fighter. Time can make you hungrier and give you a spark. But it can affect you in positive and negative ways…Mentally, it is a factor. You’re away from the sport and enjoying life, and its not conducive to a boxer’s life…A gym is a gym and a fight is a fight, and you can say you’ll get ready with sparring partners, but there is no place like a fight. You’ll just never know until fight night.”
Buddy McGirt—
“I don’t think the layoff is going to affect Mayweather. He’s a natural fighter. He’s picked a real tough guy to come back against, but I don’t think he will have any problem on fight night…He was staying busy, and sometimes you need the break to get away, and to get it together…I think is going to be a very good fight. Marquez is a very good fighter. He’s a warrior”
# # #
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 explosive evening of boxing will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $600, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, are on sale now and limited to 10 per person and ticket sales at $150 are limited to two (2) per person with a total ticket limit of 10 per person. 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.
HBO’s fast-moving reality series “Mayweather/Marquez 24/7” returns with an all new episode on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 pm ET/PT. The four-episode series chronicles the preparations and back stories of both fighters as they train for their September 19 pay-per-view showdown. Episodes one and two are available on HBO ON DEMAND.
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“UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS” PPV BOUT & FACT SHEETS
Posted on | September 8, 2009 | No Comments
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Coliseum of Puerto Rico, San Juan
WBO & “THE RING” LIGHT FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS
IVAN “ Iron Boy” CALDERON RODEL “Kid Rapido” MAYOL
WBO & The Ring Champion WBO # 1 Contender, The Ring # 9
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
32-0-1 (6 KOs) 25-3-1 (19 KOs)
WBO SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS
ROMAN “Rocky” MARTINEZ VICENTE MARTIN “El Mono” RODRIGUEZ
WBO Super Featherweight Champion/The Ring #4 WBO #9
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico La Salada, Buenos Aires, Argentina
22-0-1 (13 KOs) 25-2-1 (13 KOs)
10 ROUNDS – SUPER FLYWEIGHTS
JUAN “Panterita” MERCEDES JESUS “Changa” MARTINEZ
IBF #14, WBO #15 Dangerous Veteran
La Romana, Dominican Republic Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
23-2 (16 KOs) 18-6 (11 KOs)
6 ROUNDS – CRUISERWEIGHTS
CARLOS NEGRON LARRY CARTER
2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Upset Minded
San Juan, Puerto Rico Detroit, MI
3-0 (3 KOs) 3-4-1 (3 KOs)
(ALL FIGHTS & FIGHTERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2009 – 9 PM/ET 6 PM/PT
WHERE: San Juan, Puerto Rico
PROMOTER: PR Best Boxing
PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Integrated Sports is distributing “Undefeated Champions” in the United States live at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand and DirecTV for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCERS: English – World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Col. Bob Sheridan (blow-by-blow) and former NFL player and veteran boxing announcer Benny Ricardo (color analyst); Spanish – Rafael Bracero and Elliott Castro.
INFORMATION: www.integratedsportsnet.com
Integrated Sports: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events is Integrated Sports. Among the many events brought to North American viewers by Integrated Sports include World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Ricky Hatton, Christian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Nicolai Valuev, Amir Kahn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports has distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Club America of Mexico and the National Team of Argentina, and 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.
Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (9-07-09)
Posted on | September 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
HBO’s Mayweather-Marquez 24/7, episode 2
Dinesh Kumar joins Vijender, Jai in last 16 of World boxing
HBO Boxing’s 24 / 7 on its last legs?
Don’t underestimate Mayweather’s heart!
Boxing In Britain: O’Donnell Retains Commonwealth With Glover Win
There’s a New Filipino Boxing Sensation: Meet Marvin Sonsona
Vijender Singh In World Boxing Pre-Quarters
The Wrestling News Experience: 09.07.09
Football and wrestling top list of school sports injuries
Pro Wrestling Fusion results from 9/5 in Temple Terrace, FL
Barbara Flanagan: A lady wrestler, a wedding planner and Sid
Early Memphis wrestling featured in new book
(TNA) Big Update On Candice Michelle Possibly Joining TNA Wrestling
The Top 100 American Wrestling Matches Ever, the List
(WWE) WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs PPV Confirmed, Angelina Love Comments
WWE signs former football player
Ohio MMA fighter Sean Salmon a target of unfair criticism
Soderbergh to direct martial arts fighter’s screen debut
No plea deal for driver accused of killing Mask
He’s caged the primal energy of mixed martial arts
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FORMER NEW YORK YANKEE RICHARD BROWN TO RISK UNDEFEATED RECORD THIS FRIDAY AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
Posted on | September 7, 2009 | No Comments
Former baseball and football star to be part of Public Safety Night at The Legendary Blue Horizon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA (September 7, 2009)—This Friday night at The Legendary Blue Horizon, Former New York Yankee and Florida Gator football player Richard Brown will be in action as part of a big eleven bout card that will be broadcast around the world on www.gofightlive.tv
The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc.
This will be part of Public Safety Night where Police Officers, Fire Fighters and security personnel will be honored for their work in the community.
Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has a record of 4-0 with two knockouts and is looking to get back in the win column after nearly a three year hiatus from the ring.
Brown was drafted in the 2nd round by the Yankees out of Ridgewood, New Jersey in the 1995 draft. Brown played six years in the minors before being called up in 2001. He spent thirty-three days on the big league roster before hurting his shoulder.
The thirty-two year old picked up boxing while in Fort Lauderdale when he struck up a friendship with former heavyweight title-challenger Razor Ruddock.
After his baseball career was over, Brown spent four years at the University of Florida.
Brown then hooked up with esteemed trainer Roger Bloodworth and started his pro career immediately.
Brown started his pro career July 7, 2006 with a first round knockout over Joel Blackburn in Phoenix. Since then, Brown has appeared on cards featuring Joel Casamayor and on the undercard of the IBF Welterweight title fight between Kermit Cintron and Mark Suarez.
Even when Brown was playing other sports, he was always an avid boxing fan as he lists Pernell Whitaker, Bernard Hopkins and Evander Holyfield as his influences.
Brown will be taking on Shawn McLean (3-4, 2 KO’s) of New York in a four round bout.
This fight will be part of 10 big fights that will feature in the main event Jr. Welterweight Steve Upsher Chambers (19-1-1, 5 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Aaron Drake
In an intriguing six round Jr. Featherweight bout, Joselito Collado (8-0, 2 KO’s) of Queens, NY battles local favorite Jules Blackwell (8-2-2, 3 KO’s) of Phoenixville, PA
Phillip McCants (7-1-1, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia tries to shake off three years worth of rust when he battles unbeaten prospect Glenn Tapia (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Passaic, New Jersey.
In a six round Lightweight bout, Isaac Suarez (7-0, 2 KO’s) of Lancaster, PA battles Mondre Pope, (1-0-1) of Virginia.
Former NHL tough guy, Nathan Perrott will be making his pro debut against Makidi Ku-Tima (1-0, 1 KO) in a four round Heavyweight bout
Joe Alonzo of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against William “The School Teacher” Brown (4-3, 2 KO’s) in a four round Welterweight bout.
Popular ladies welterweight, Jackie Davis (2-0, 1 KO) will take on Victoria Cisneros (3-6-2) of Albuquerque, New Mexico in a ladies Welterweight bout
Filipino, Jason Sia makes his pro debut against Deroy Beaton in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Darrell Jones (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named.
The show will be streamed LIVE!!!! All over the world on www.gofightlive.tv
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
For more information, log on to www.legendarybluehorizon.com
Tags: baseball > Blue Horizon > Boxing > Football > heavyweight > New York Yankees > Razor Ruddock > Richard Brown
American Steel Cagefighting Public Weigh-In Thursday
Posted on | September 7, 2009 | No Comments
WHAT: Official Weigh-On (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
WHO: All fighters on Friday evening’s American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) mixed martial arts show including…
Calvin Kattar (7-1-0), Premier Martial Arts, Methuen, MA
Andrew Montanez (7-9-0), Team Montanez, Mineola, NY
Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0), Team Rush, New Castle, DE
Tyson “Psycho” Akl (Pro debut), Salem, NH
James Quinlin (Pro Debut), Methuen, MA
WHERE: Icenter, 60 Lowell Rd. (Rt. 38), Salem, NH 603.893.4448
WHEN: Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 6:00 PM/ET
WHY: Official weigh-in for Friday night’s ASC show. Tickets, priced at $75.00 (ringside), $60.00, $40.00 and $30.00, are available to purchase at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire (603.893.4448/info@the-icenter.com.)
Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.
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Tags: American Steel Cagefighting > Andrew Montanez > Calvin Kattar > Deleware > Doug Gordon > Icenter > James Quinlin > MA > Methuen > Mineola > New Castle > NH > NY > Salem > Team Rush > Tyson Akl













