“A Night To Remember” Pro Boxing Card Set For September 11 in Plymouth
Posted on | August 27, 2009 | No Comments
Date: Friday night, September 11, 2009
Venue: Memorial Hall, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
Tickets: $35.00 (Bronze), $45.00 (Silver) and $55.00 (Gold). VIP tables of eight are also available. To purchase call CES (401.724.2253/2254) or go online at www.cesboxing.com.
Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:15 PM/ET, first bout at 7:15 PM/ET
NEW ENGLAND & EBA JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAIN EVENT — 8 ROUNDS
MIKE “Machine” OLIVER CASTULO GONZALEZ
Former IBO World & USBA Champion Former USBA & N.E. Title Challenger
Hartford, CT Lynn, MA
21-2 (7 KOs) 9-8 (3 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
MICAL WEISBERG FRANKIE REED
Stoughton, MA Williston, SC
2-0 (1 KO) 0-2
4 ROUNDS – BANTAMWEIGHTS
ISANDER “Peachy” BEAUCHAMP ELTON “The Real Coolie Bully” DHARRY
Lynn, MA Brooklyn, NA
5-0-1 (2 KOs) 2-4-1 (0 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
PAUL GONSALVES FRANK ARMSTRONG
2-Time Southern N. E. Golden Gloves Champion Cagey Veteran
Harwich, MA Winston-Salem, NC
1-0 (1 KO) 3-11-3 (2 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS
JESSE BARBOZA LEWIS COTUNA
3-Time N.E. Golden Gloves Champion Upset Minded
Barnstable, MA Raleigh, NC
1-0 (1 KO) 0-1
4 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS
ALEXIS SANTOS DINO WEINGARTEN
Lawrence, MA Memphis, TN
1-0 (1 KO) 2-4 (0 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – WELTERWEIGHTS
ARTURO LOPES TBA
Marshfield, MA
Pro Debut
(All bouts & fighters subject to change)
PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Mike Oliver (by phone): “Our last fight was stopped because of a head-butt. He was looking for a way out. I saw the fear in his eyes. He knew he was going to lose. He was happy when the fight was stopped. I saw a smile on his face when the fight was over. There’s no possible way Castulo will walk out of the ring with two belts, no matter what army he brings to the fight. I have respect for him but it’s going to be my night. I plan on winning and moving on.”
Castulo Gonzalez: “I wasn’t expecting to fight for two titles (New England and Eastern Boxing Association) but I’m very happy to have it here in Plymouth. I don’t like to talk trash. Oliver talks trash. I come to do my job and I wasn’t smiling when I left the ring (in their last fight). He did hit me in the second round with a head-butt. In our first fight there were a lot of fouls, too. I like to do my talking in the ring, not on the phone from miles away. You’ll see me, not my opponent, leaving the ring with two belts.”
Isander Beauchamp: “I’m ready for my next fight. I want to thank my promoter (CES) and trainers, the Rivera brothers, for having me on this show.”
Mical Weisberg: “I’ve been training real hard. I’m looking forward to fighting on this card and I plan on winning.”
Arturo Lopes: “I’m dedicating this fight to my grandfather (the late Manny Lopes). He was a great man. I wish he could be here but I’m going to make him proud. I’m ready to fight. It’s been a few years. I’m ready to do what I have to do.”
-CES
Tags: Arturo Lopez > Boxing > Castulo Gonzalez > CES > Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. > Isander Beauchamp > Mical Weisberg > Mike Oliver
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE COMBAT SPORTS ALL STARS FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Posted on | August 27, 2009 | No Comments
It’s fantasy football draft time! TONIGHT AT 9PM EST we will be drafting this season’s teams during our radio show featuring New England-based Boxing Promoter Jimmy Burchfield. If you want to test your skills against Fight News Unlimited’s Combat Sports Show co-hosts Tony “The Tornado” Penecale and “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron, click on the picture below to join our league and get ready to draft your players this Thursday night at 9PM:
WEEKEND FIGHT PREVIEWS & OTHER BOXING THOUGHTS
Posted on | August 27, 2009 | No Comments
By: Patrick McElligott
TODAY – at Los Angeles (Versus) – 8 rounds, bantamweights: Abner Mares (18-0, 11 KOs) vs. Carlos Fulgencio (11-2-1, 7 KOs); 6 rounds, lightweights: David Rodela (13-1-2, 6 KOs) vs. Gamalier Rodriguez (8-1-2, 4 KOs).
FRIDAY – at Hollywood, Florida (ESPN2) – 12 rounds, IBF junior welterweight title: Juan Urango (21-2-1, 16 KOs) vs. Randall Bailey (39-6, 35 KOs); 12 rounds, vacant IBF light heavyweight title: Tavoris Cloud (19-0, 18 KOs) vs. Clinton Woods (42-4-1, 24 KOs).
This is an interesting week in the sport of boxing. Before taking a look at two televised cards, there is some news about past fights that is worth looking at.
On Monday, the California State Athletic Commission ruled that the August 1st Timothy Bradley – Nate Campbell fight should be ruled a “no contest.” This ruling, while correct, does not change the public perception that Campbell was taking advantage of the rules, to avoid the certain defeat he was facing. Thus, while “no contest” is the proper ruling, the boxing world recognizes that the fight was indeed “no contest,” and that Nate choose a fancy way to quit.
Another interesting “public perception” has to do with the boxing community’s view of the decision in last weekend’s Paul Malignaggi – Juan Diaz fight. No one questions Diaz’s talent or heart. But the officials’ decision had little, if anything, to do with the action in the ring. Rather, it was evidence of the crooked unfunny business that takes place outside of the ring, between the promoters and officials.
The fans know what they saw. And, just as in the Bradley – Campbell fight, that includes knowing which fighter won, despite the “official verdict” that will be found on the fighters’ records.
I think that Malignaggi should consider a long-term approach to his career, that would involve fighting for a while in more “local” avenues – for example, headlining a few Pugnacious Promotions cards in the Albany area. Though they would result in less pay than traveling to fighters like Diaz’s home towns, he could build his career up again, rather than becoming a journeyman opponent.
Versus will be featuring the third “Fight Night Club” card at the Club Nokia in LA tonight at 9 pm est. This card will showcase a couple of the most exciting young west coast contenders in the co-featured main events. This series of fight cards adds a great deal to boxing, allowing sports fans the opportunity to see how the best young prospects are brought along at this stage of their careers. This should help grow the interest of the more casual boxing fans, and it definitely is appreciated by the serious fans.
ESPN will carry their season final on Friday, with an explosive card. The light heavyweight bout is for the vacant IBF title. While Chad Dawson is definitely the real champion, the winner of this fight should be ready to challenge for his title (no matter who holds it) in 2010. Tavoris Cloud is an exciting fighter, with very impressive speed and power in both hands. Clinton Woods is an experienced veteran, who will look to take Cloud into the deep water of the later rounds. There are, of course, dangerous risks involved in trying to slow the pace with a puncher like Cloud in the early rounds.
The IBF junior welterweight title fight features two of the most aggressive fighters in the sport today. Champion Juan Urango is extremely strong, and knows how to use this strength to his best advantage. Randall Bailey has one-punch knockout power, and tends to have a quicker, straighter delivery system. Urango will attempt to use his strength to keep Bailey off-balance, and to wear him down with solid body punches. Bailey will be looking to punch inside Urango’s wider shots.
Either of these fights would be a “must see” for boxing fans, worthy of main event status. That ESPN is providing us with both fights on a single card shows how important Teddy Atlas’s work to bring a higher quality of competitive fights has been.
One last suggestion: don’t take your eyes off the television during the rounds of either the Versus or ESPN cards. Any one of these fights could end in the split-second it takes for a knockout blow to connect. And it’s always that punch that you don’t see coming that gets you!
Enjoy the fights!
Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (8-26-09)
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
Williams stays undefeated with win
Malignaggi leads revolution, not a peep from puppets
Georgia Grand Jury Indicts Suspects in Ex-Boxing Champion Vernon Forrest’s Murder
ANOTHER ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF BOXING SET FOR AUGUST 27TH “FIGHT NIGHT CLUB”
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Wozniacki credits boxing after 43-minute win
In India, Women See Boxing as a Way Up
Steve Geffrard of Boca PAL gym hoping to make 2012 Olympics
Boxing Hero Ali Returns To ‘Beloved Britain’
Ruiz accepts step-aside deal to allow David Haye to fight Valuev
Former N.F.L. Everymen Look for Success in M.M.A.
UFC 102 preview: The undercard
Mixed-Up Martial Arts: So Over It
Keith Jardine Talks Thiago Silva Fight, Techno Viking
MMA Technique of the day wrestling takedown and defense
Solie responsible for wrestling announcing greatness
Mariner wrestling coach resigns
TNA Wrestling Cards for This Weekend: Bobby Lashley’s First TNA Match
Wrestler reopens Water’s Edge with cheaper menu
Ex-college wrestlers look forward to UFC 102… and UFC 106
MMA 101: Pro wrestlers that could cut it in the octagon
Tags: Boxing > fight news > links > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > wrestling
Fedor To Face Unbeaten Brett Rogers On SHOWTIME This Fall/Fedor NY City Photos
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
Photos: Esther Lin/Strikeforce
The famed Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko took a humongous bite out of the Big Apple Wednesday as hundreds of appreciative fans arrived early and stayed late to catch a glimpse of the mixed martial arts superstar and universally recognized No. 1 heavyweight in the world at a Free Open Workout and Meet & Greet in New York City.
In a major news development, it was announced that the talented, exciting Fedor (30-1) of Russia would meet undefeated, hard-hitting Brett “The Grim” Rogers of Minneapolis on SHOWTIME® this fall. It will be Fedor’s first start since M-1 Global and STRIKEFORCE signed a ground-breaking agreement to co-promote major events.
Tags: Brett Rogers > Fedor Emelianenko > New York City > Scott Coker > Strikeforce
WATCH LIVE WEIGH-IN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FOR BOXING’S FUTURE CHAMPIONS II on WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
See the Stars of Tomorrow, Fernando Guerrero, Shawn Porter and Chazz Witherspoon weigh-in for Saturday night’s big card on WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI (August 26, 2009)—This Friday night fans all over the world can watch some of the best young talent in boxing weigh-in for a great night of boxing that will take place this Saturday night on www.gofightlive.tv
Boxing’s Future stars II will take place this Saturday featuring Middleweight Feranando Guerrero, Jr. Middleweight Shawn Porter and Heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon and fans can watch the weigh-in FREE at 7:30 pm eastern/6:30 pm central on www.gofightlive.tv
The fights will take place Saturday night at The Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi for the low price of $4.99
This great night of boxing is being promoted by Prize Fight Promotions
Tags: Boxing > Boxing's Future Champions II > Brian Norman > Chazz Witherspoon > Chris Archer > Chris Arreola > Dominic Wade > Dominican Republic > Fernando Guerrero > heavyweight > Lamar Harris > Marvin Hunt > middleweight > Mike Marrone > Mike Wilson > Mississippi > NABF > NABO > Prize Fight Boxing > Russ Young > Shawn Porter > Southhaven > Stacy Frazier > Travis Kaufman > Tyrone Dowdy
PRIZEFIGHTER HEAVYWEIGHTS III LAUNCHED IN LONDON
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
MATCHROOM Sport’s Prizefighter Heavyweights III was officially launched today: TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009.
A press conference was held at London’s Waldorf Hotel with all eight competitors present for what promises to be the most exciting event of the Prizefighter Series so far.
The eight-man, one-night knockout tournament features some of the biggest names in the division with £32,000 going to the winner.
Among those taking part will be current British Champion Danny Williams, former Olympic Games gold medalist Audley Harrison and ex British Champions Michael Sprott, Scott Gammer and Michael Holden.
Harrison, who won gold in Sydney in 2000, admitted he had a lot to prove after four defeats in his last eight fights but vowed to prove he was not finished.
“A lot of people have thought I’ve retired but I’ve been telling people that I’ve just been ticking over waiting for a door to open,” said Harrison.
“It’s snakes and ladders and after my loss to Martin Rogan (in December) a lot of people wanted me to fall all the way back down but I feel I’ve got a lot left.
“It’s not about the money for me, it’s about putting myself back at the top but having Michael Sprott in there (who Harrison lost to in 2007) is an added bonus.
“I had a devastating knockout loss against Sprott and hopefully I will get a chance to rectify that loss and I would also like to fight Danny Williams again as I’ve had two fights with him.
“I beat him last time and it doesn’t matter if Danny trains for six hours, six days or six months, what happened last time will happen again.
“I’ve been banging the drum about being World Champion and it has not worked out and people have hung me by that. But my confidence has not diminished one bit.
“But if my arm is not raised at the end of the night I would really question myself. It’s like the Michael Jackson song ‘Man in the Mirror’, I’ve looked at myself and the answer coming back has been ‘yes, you can.’”
Prizefighter Heavyweights III takes place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday, October 2 and all the action will be live on Sky Sports.
This will be the eighth Prizefighter event but Williams will be the first current British Champion to take part. If he fails to win the competition he may be stripped of his title and he admits he is taking a massive risk.
However, the memory of a crushing third round defeat against Harrison in 2006 has proved enough motivation for Williams as he seeks revenge.
“When I was offered this, especially with Audley Harrison being involved, I was very excited,” said Williams.
“I can’t wait to get revenge, that’s my main hope for this. I’ve been eating properly and training hard so no more messing around. If Audley Harrison or Michael Sprott were not in this I wouldn’t be in it. I want them.
“I’m training so furiously for this and this is a must-win fight for me. Life is a gamble but I will take that gamble to fight Audley Harrison and Michael Sprott.”
Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn added: “This will be the most exciting night in British boxing for years and years. Prizefighter has evolved and resurrected my passion for boxing.
“The idea of Prizefighter goes back to basics of who wants it most wins. We have eight fighters and these are the people that if you are in the trenches you want these alongside you.”
The full list of competitors is Coleman Barrett (Galway, Ireland), Scott Belshaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland), Scott Gammer (Pembroke Dock, Wales), Audley Harrison (London / California), Michael Holden (Manchester), Danny Hughes (Sunderland), Michael Sprott (Reading) and Danny Williams (Brixton).
Tickets cost £40 and £80 and can be bought from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
THE EIGHT PRIZEFIGHTER CONTENDERS
Name: Danny Williams
Age: 36
Home town: Brixton, London
Professional record: W41 (31 by KO), L7, D0, No Contest 1. Total 49 fights
Achievement: Current British Champion, fought for WBC title, defeated Mike Tyson
Name: Michael Sprott
Age: 34
Home town: Reading
Professional record: W31 (16 by KO), L14, D0. Total 45 fights
Achievement: Former British Champion
Name: Audley Harrison
Age: 37
Home town: London / Las Vegas
Professional record: W23 (17 by KO), L4, D0. Total 27 fights
Achievement: Olympic Games gold medalist
Name: Scott Gammer
Age: 32
Home town: Pembroke, Wales
Professional record: 18 (9 by KO), L4, D1. Total 23 fights
Achievement: Former British Champion
Name: Michael Holden
Age: 41
Home town: Manchester
Professional record: W10 (6 by KO), L9, D0. Total 19 fights
Achievement: Former British Champion
Name: Scott Belshaw
Age: 24
Home town: Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Professional record: W10 (7 by KO), L2, D0. Total 12 fights
Achievement: Former Irish Amateur Champion
Name: Coleman Barrett
Age: 26
Home town: Galway, Ireland
Professional record: W8 (2 by KO), L0, D0. Total: 8 fights
Achievement: Undefeated
Name: Danny Hughes
Age: 23
Home town: Sunderland
Professional record: W6 (1 by KO), L0, D1. Total 7 fights
Achievement: Undefeated
NOTES ABOUT PRIZEFIGHTER
– Eight competitors in the same weight fight in four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and the final with all the action happening in one exciting night of boxing.
– Each contest lasts a maximum of three rounds with standard boxing rules applied.
– If there has not been a knockout or stoppage then the winner will be decided by three scoring judges at ringside.
– The winner of Prizefighter – Heavyweights III will receive £32,000, the runner-up gets £16,000, losing semi-finalists receive £8,000 and beaten quarter-finalists collect £4,000. The total prize fund is £80,000 – £11,000 more than for previous Prizefighter tournaments.
– A draw will be held before the event to find out which boxers will fight each other in the four quarter-finals.
– This will be the eighth Prizefighter competition. The first – Heavyweights I – was held in April 2008. The others staged were Heavyweights II (September), Welterweights (October), Middleweights (November), Light-heavyweights (February), Lightweights (March) and Cruiserweights (May)
– The event website is www.theprizefighterseries.com
Tags: Audley Harrison > Boxing > Coleman Barrett > Danny Hughes > Danny Williams > heavyweights > Michael Holden > Michael Sprott > Prizefighter > Scott Belshaw > Scott Gammer
Takedown Radio Report (8-26-09)
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
The Brute adidas studios will be lively this week with the best in sports talk radio, Wrestling Talk! The gang is getting back together again. Join Steve Foster, Chris Arns, Randy Crimmins and I for the best 2 hours in radio Saturdays at 9 AM CST at Takedownradio.com. Our Guests this week include-
Steve Garland- Head Coach U of the Cavaliers of Virginia
Lee Roy Smith- Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
John Stutzman- Head Coach of the Bloomsburg Huskies
Brian Smith- Head Coach of the Tigers of Missouri
Greg Randall- Head Coach of the Boise State Broncos
Missed an episode of TDR? Now You can get TDR on your PDA or iPhone at Lightsout.tv and at iTunes
Please note that Episode 20 of TDRtv is now up on all the top web sites around the country and is available for your viewing.
Please join us for the show that started it all, Takedownradio.com. America’s Wrestling Radio Talk Show is on Supertalk 1570 in Michigan, AM 1460 KXNO in Iowa and on a radio station near you or on line at many of our broadcast partners around the world including Takedownradio.com. We air 9 AM to 11 AM CST every Saturday morning and look forward to having you listen in.
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > RADIO > Takedown Radio > wrestling
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