Dr. Brett McDonough, D.C. Joins Midwest Sports Entertainment Group to Advise Professional Athletes on Wellness and Conditioning
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Des Moines, IA- April 13, 2009- Midwest Sports Entertainment Group (MSEG), parent company of Midwest Cage Championship, announced today the addition of a Sports Performance Specialist to its corporate staff. Dr. Brett McDonough, founder of Maxized Life Chiropractic Center in Johnston, IA will coordinate as well as advise MSEG athletes on matters related to wellness, structural integrity, conditioning, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention, and recovery.
Dr. McDonough gained his initial experience in sports performance working with many elite, professional athletes as part of internship programs with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins while attending Northwestern Chiropractic College in Bloomington, MN. His specific interest in combat sports came as a result of wrestling throughout his four years at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, where he graduated with a degree in Biology.
“We are thrilled to provide the benefits to our fighters that accompany the addition of Dr. Brett to our staff”, commented MSEG partner Scott Casber. “The continual growth and acceptance of mixed martial arts (MMA) as a mainstream sport is dependent on raising professionalism in all aspects, and today’s announcement is a significant advancement,” Casber added. While larger, national MMA organizations may have dedicated sports performance staff, MSEG is among the first to do so at the regional level.
In addition to a successful private practice, Dr. McDonough has taught and lectured at numerous corporations, universities, community events, and organizations. ” I’ve always believed education, empowerment, and improvement can work in concert to create better lives. Employing my personal commitment to community outreach, I will strive to enhance the lives and improve the performance of one of the fastest growing communities in sports, that being mixed martial arts,” Dr. McDonough put forward.
Dr. McDonough developed a unique evaluation process for MSEG fighters, incorporating all aspects of training, competition, and recovery. He will advise fighters, as well as trainers, through one on one consultation and the development of a series of seminars. As a member of MSEG staff, Dr. McDonough will also participate in professional associations, community endeavors, and regulatory and legislative monitoring efforts as they relate to MSEG and MMA as a whole.
About Midwest Sports Entertainment Group: MSEG produces and promotes live professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events in the Des Moines market. In total, Iowa fans have attended over 20 MSEG events in essentially all Des Moines entertainment venues including the Val Air Ballroom, Bucs Arena, Vets Auditorium, and Wells Fargo Arena. MSEG was formed in August 2007 as a result of the merger of Midwest Cage Championship and Title Fight Championship, the producers of the most MMA events, and the largest MMA events, respectfully. MSEG events are broadcast on Mediacom Connections Channel 22, and regularly featured in national media, including Mark Cuban’s HD-Net. MSEG was selected by Elite Fighter Magazine as one of the ten fastest growing regional MMA companies in the nation. Several MSEG fighters have gone on to compete in the UFC, the highest ranked organization in the sport.
Complete details on Dr. Brett McDonough and Maximized Life can be found at:
http://www.maxlifeiowa.com/home
Tags: biology > Bloomington > Buena Vista University > Chris Arns > Conditioning > Dr. Brett Mdonough > hydration > IA > Iowa > Johnston > Maxized Life Chiropractic Center > Midwest Cage Championship > Midwest Sports Entertainment Group > Minnesota Twins > Minnesota Vikings > MN > Northwestern Chiropractic College > Professional Athletes > recovery > Scott Casber > South Lake > Wellness
Gleason’s Gym Newsletter (4-14-09)
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Gleason’s Gym Special Hours
Greetings!
Tickets on Sale April 16 and 17 Golden Gloves Finals
Thursday Tickets: $55 ringside Sold Out. $45 some left. $40, $35 and $30 are available. Good seats in good sections.
Friday Tickets: $55 ringside Sold Out. $45 Sold Out. $40, $35 and $30 are available. Good seats in good sections.
The Finals will be held on two nights. Thursday and Friday April 16 and 17. The location is The Wamu Theater at MSG. Call the gym at (718) 797 2872. Order over the telephone and pay by credit card.
The Finals will be held on two nights. Thursday and Friday April 16 and 17. The location is The Wamu Theater at MSG. Ticket prices are: $55, $45, $40, $35 and $30.
Gleason’s Amateur Show May 16
Our next Amateur Boxing Club Show Will be May 16. All bouts are pre-matched by New York’s finest matchmaker, Angela Querol. If you wish to participate call Angela at (718) 797-2872. Masters, Juniors and Seniors are all welcome. The weigh in will start at 5:30 PM and the first bout will be at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for gym members and amateur fighters with passbook in hand.
email: bruce@gleasonsgym.net
phone: (718) 797-2872
web: http://www.gleasonsgym.net
JOHN SCULLY’S EULOGY FOR STANLEY LEVIN
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Just dropping you –and your publication a little note on something sad that seems to have flown under the radar in the boxing world. I am in Mexico right now but I unfortunately just got word from one of my friends down in Pensacola that Roy’s former Attorney Stanley Levin passed away a few days ago after some long battles with several different ailments (I am sure you can get all the details online).
I think there are many, many people in the boxing game out there who do not realize this happened but would like to know…Stanley Levin was a very, very, very well respected boxing person (he handled much more from the very beginning of Roy’s pro career than just his fight contracts)…Stan the Man (that’s what RJ always called him) was a friend on the business and the personal side to many, many fighters in the boxing game and I am sure they will all tell you that Stanley Levin was DEFINITELY one of the most honest and friendly people in the boxing game…In my opinion, Stanley was TOO GOOD for the boxing game. Ask John Hornewer about him, he knew Stanley very well. I stayed at Stan’s house on several different occasions when John and his wife were guests at the same time. As a matter of fact, even though I only briefly (early in my career) was affiliated with Square Ring, it was a thing where Stanley had me over his house for vacations on many, many occasions over the years including relatively recently and he always went out his way to make sure I had tickets and accommodations to Roy’s fights, wherever they happened to be (20 live RJ fights in all).
Anyway, I cannot say enough good things about Stanley Levin and I hope a mention of his passing is something deemed worthwhile.
Thanks a lot.
“ICE”
BRUCE ‘LIONHEART’ SCOTT Returns To The Fray In May
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For Immediate Release
London, UK – 13th April 2009
Former Champ, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott
Hackney, London based Jamaican Cruiserweight, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, (27 (18 KOs) wins – 9 (4 KOs) losses) , returns to the ring, on the 19th May 2009 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, after a three year sabbatical from the sport.
The former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight Champion is in training, under the watchful eyes of eminent coach, John Rooney Jnr. at Gleason’s Gym near Tower Bridge, in preparation for the upcoming Cruiserweight knockout tournament which is part of the highly acclaimed Prizefighter series.
After a grueling training session Scott spoke of his return and his future Championship aspirations “I’ve been training hard for the Prizefighter series. It’s an exciting format. Barry (Hearn) has made it a huge success. It’s good for the fighters and the fans. I want to win it then go for the British title again.”
Beaming at the thought Scott went on to say “Yeah, I want the British title. Rob Martin (the current British champion) didn’t want to fight me when I was champion so it would be great to get a match with him after I win the Prizefighter. I’ll make this a great victory and have a lot more coming. Maybe this could be the greatest comeback in British boxing history. ”
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott will be in action at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on 19th May 2009 in the highly acclaimed Prizefighter knockout tournament promoted by Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sports organisation and aired on Sky Sports.
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EDITORS NOTES:
As an amateur Scott had an impressive record of 57 fights, suffering only four losses. ‘Lionheart’ won a silver medal in Caribbean competition and became the Jamaican Light Heavyweight Champion. During this time Scott represented Jamaica three times and was bestowed with the honour of being named the captain of his national team.
At just 20 years old Scott, a product of the now defunct Dragon gym in Montego Bay, left the balmy climes of his Caribbean home for the much cooler temperatures of London, England in his quest to become a World Champion.
Scott, who turned pro in 1991, gained his first professional championship, the BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight Title, on the 21st April 1998 when he stopped Dominic Nequs in the ninth round.
Five months later ‘Lionheart’ beat Darren Corbett to add the vacant BBBofC British and the Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight belts to his collection.
On 15th May 1999, Scott traveled to Sheffield to challenge WBO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnny ‘The Entertainer’ Nelson, for his title. After twelve hard fought rounds the judges unanimously that ‘The Entertainer’ had retained his belt.
Just two months later, on the 17th July 1999, ‘Lionheart’ flew to Dusseldorf, Germany to battle with the WBC champion, Juan Carlos ‘Black Panther’ Gomez from Cuba. Just 15 seconds from the end of the sixth round his dream again ended when the referee, Daniel Van de Wiele, stopped the fight following a barrage of punches that had Bruce reeling.
Scott regained the BBBofC British cruiserweight title with a stunning sixth round knockout of John Keaton at the Sheffield Arena on the 16th December 2000. He then went on to secure the coveted Commonwealth (British Empire) crown again after Garry Delaney quit at the end of the third round at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on the 10th March 2001.
With both the British and Commonwealth titles firmly in his grip once again Scott focused on securing another shot at a World title. His first step in this quest was to secure the vacant WBU International title by convincingly beating René Janvier at the Wembley Conference Centre on the 28th July 2001.
This magnificent victory earned Scott the right to face Welshman Enzo ‘Big Mac’ Maccarinelli for the vacant WBU title at the Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales, on the 28th June 2003. Things started well for ‘Lionheart’ as he sent ‘Big Mac’ to the canvas in the first round. The Welshman got his revenge though by sending Scott to the deck three rounds later with a barrage of punches. Scott’s World Championship dreams were ended just 11 seconds from the end of the fourth round when veteran referee Mickey Vann stepped in to stop the fight.
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott retired in March 2006 after losing to Zimbabwean Hastings Rasani in Newport, Gwent. Scott had only taken the fight to help prepare for his upcoming challenge for the IBO Cruiserweight World Title against Carl ‘The Cat’ Thompson.
The Prizefighter series is a knock out boxing tournament created by boxing promoter Barry Hearn and aired on Sky Sports. The format has an initial 8 fighters compete in four quarter-finals with the chance of fighting their way into a final fight for a chance to win a main prize of £25000. All contests take place on the same evening and consist of 3 x 3 minute rounds.
The Cruiserweight Prizefighter Tournament will be the seventh in the series following on from the successes of:
Prizefighter 1: The Heavyweights, which took place at The York Hall in April 2008 and was won by Martin Rogan.
Prizefighter 2: The Heavyweights 2, which was held at Telewest Arena in Newcastle in September 2008 and was won by Norwich Heavyweight Sam Sexton.
Prizefighter 3: The Welterweights, took place at the York Hall in October 2008, amongst those taking part in this tournament were were former European champion Ted Bami; English champions Nigel Wright and Ross Minter; Former ABA champion Michael Lomax and Former IBO light middleweight champion Steve Conway. At the end of the night it was the former Amateur champ, Michael Lomax, that reigned supreme.
Prizefighter 4: The Middleweights, one month later in November 2008, again at the York Hall in Bethnal Green and featured as part of the Sky Box Office show featuring the Ricky Hatton fight with Paulie Malignaggi as the main event, tournament favourite Martin Murray claimed the £25,000 prize.
Prizefighter 5: The Light Heavyweights, took place on the 20th February 2009 and former British champion Tony Oakley took the spoils of victory in the final over Darren Stubbs.
Prizefighter 6: The Lightweights, took place at the Kelvin Hall in Scotland on the 24th March 2009. Local boy Ryan Brawley emerged the winner with victories over Ben Murphy, Paul Holborn and in the final Stephen Burke.
Tags: Boxing > Bruce > cruiserweight > Lionheart Scott > London
MIKE NICKELS WINS; RING OF FIRE CHAMPS CROWNED
Posted on | April 14, 2009 | No Comments
by J.R. Gordon for MMAWeekly.com
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Colorado’s biggest fight promotion held its 34th installment Saturday night at the Broomfield Events Center.
“Judgment Day” featured multiple UFC veterans, title bouts, and locals looking to step it up on the area’s biggest stage.
In the main event, Mike Nickels, who recently received his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, faced off against James Funny. Funny had the biggest slam of the night early in the bout, but as Nickels is a ground specialist that was right where he wanted the fight to take place. Nickels wasted no time in trapping an arm, turning in to get full guard, and applying the straight armlock from the bottom to take home the win at 1:13 of round one.
Local favorite Tyler Toner landed several good knees in the clinch to set up a right hook that dropped David Fuentes. Toner followed him to the mat for a single follow up punch before the referee stepped in to give the win and the Ring of Fire Young Guns featherweight title to Toner by TKO at 3:35 of round one.
For the young guns heavyweight championship, local fighter Brendan Schaub, who trains regularly with UFC veteran Shane Carwin, took home the title by defeating Bojan Spalevic. Schaub worked in and out of striking range for several flurries before hurting his opponent enough to get the referee stoppage for the TKO win and the Young Guns title at 0:52 of round one.
Fabian Acuna defeated James Martinez by setting in a keylock shoulder submission from north/south position at 1:55 of round one.
UFC veteran Luke Caudillo faced Army combative instructor Josh Arocho. Round one had each fighter landing solid strikes and Arocho using several slams to escape armbar attempts from Caudillo. In the second round Arocho took it to the mat, secured back control and got the rear naked choke win at 3:27.
Kenneth Seegrist used brutal ground and pound punches to the body of Ed Banks to get a tapout victory at 1:19 of round one.
Main Card Bouts:
-Mike Nickels def. James Funny by Sumbission (Armlock) at 1:13, R1
-Tyler Toner def. David Fuentes by TKO (Strikes) at 3:35, R1
-Brendan Schaub def. Bojan Spalevic by TKO (Strikes) at 0:52, R1
-Fabian Acuna def. James Martinez by Submission (Keylock) at 1:55, R1
-Josh Arocho def. Luke Caudillo by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:25, R2
-Kenneth Seegrist def. Ed Banks by Submission (Strikes) at 1:19, R1
Preliminary Bouts:
-John Powers def. Joe Guiterrez by Split Decision
-Charles Johnson def. Zach Valdez by Unanimous Decision
-Josiah Callis def. Denis Acuna by TKO at 2:20, R2
-Chris Williamson def. Bryan Linzmeyer by TKO at 1:27, R2
-Cody Frederickson def. Chandler Holderness by TKO at 1:51, R3
Tags: BJJ > Bojan Spalevic > Brendan Schaub > Broomfield > Bryan Linzmeyer > Chandler Holderness > Charles Johnson > Chris Williamson > CO > Cody Fredrickson > David Fuentes > Denis Acuna > Ed Banks > Fabian Acuna > James Funny > James Martinez > Joe Guiterrez > John Powers > Josh Arocho > Josiah Callis > Judgment Day. UFC > Kenneth Seegrist > keylock > Luke Caudillo > Mike Nickels > MMA > Ring of Fire > submission > Tyler Toner > UFC veteran > Young Guns > Zach Valdez
Intense body work for prospect Danny O’Connor
Posted on | April 14, 2009 | 1 Comment
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (April 13, 2009) – Promising prospect Danny O’Connor recently spent 10 days working out at the famed Athletes’ Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.
Athletes’ Performance, where Boston Red Sox stars Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury trained during the off-season, is home base for numerous athletes in several sports. O’Connor arrived there right after a slew of college football players, including potential top pick Matthew Stafford (U. of Georgia quarterback), preparing for the NFL combine had departed, which afforded Danny extra time and special attention.
“One of my best friends went to school for sports medicine and he has a good job there (Athletes’ Performance),” Danny said. “He talked to the people who run the facility and I did 10 days of legitimate training there. I was very impressed. I got educated about my body, nutrition, recovery work, and not getting injured. It was like going to school to learn how to be an athlete. It was way better than going to the gym and punching the heavy bag. I had a little time off after my last fight. I could have taken a vacation, or taken a vacation in Arizona and training at Athletes’ Performance. I learned a lot of new stuff. I was like a sponge; taking in as much knowledge as possible to make me a better athlete.”
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (5-0, 2 KOs) is coming off his first-round TKO of Charles Wade before 300 of his passionate fans 3 ½ weeks ago in Boston. “The place was jam-packed,” Danny noted. “They kept me until the last fight. I didn’t watch any of the other fights so I could concentrate on mine, but when I went out there everybody – family, friends and fans – were standing and it was so loud. I was really taken back to think they were all there to see me. It was a good feeling.”
The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz, of the Dominican Republic, last May in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, is gradually dropping down from light welterweight (140) to lightweight (135). His connections at Athletes’ Performance set him up with a strength and conditioning coach, Eric Cressey, in Hudson (MA).
“Eric is a well known strength coach who worked a lot with (former Red Sox star) Curt Schilling,” O’Connor added. “He has me doing a lot of ply-metrics, similar to workouts we did with the Olympic Team – interval and explosive training. I feel good about my fights. I’m getting stronger and better each fight. I’m not the type to ever get out of shape, but I’m on a mission to be world champion and everyday, I wake up thinking of what I can do to make that happen. Mornings, I work with Eric, and nights I’m at the gym in Providence training with my coach, David Keefe.
“I’m coming down in weight, little by little, to 135. The morning of my last fight I weighed 137+ but when I learned my opponent wasn’t coming in close to 140, I ate more and weighed in at 141. With proper nutrition, I want to be a strong 135, not weak making it. I’m on a great diet plan and when I’m comfortable at 135, I’m going to be a monster.”
Danny’s head trainer and co-manager, David Keefe, believes the move to make his prize pupil a lightweight is a major step in the right direction. “Our goal is to drop weight gradually until he hits 135 in about six months,” Keefe explained. “Eventually, Danny will be the champion of the world in the division that suits him best – lightweight. He’s going to be a big lightweight. I’ve always told Danny that he had the weight to lose. Hooking-up with Eric Cressey will help him drop weight and make him stronger at the same time, something Rob Valle (O’Connor’s other co-manager) and I are excited about.”
O’Connor, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined April 25 on Showtime’s Carl Froch-Jermain Taylor card at MGM Grand Foxwoods. “That’s another big card where I can showcase my talents to a lot of different people,” Danny concluded. “It’s a great fight card and Foxwoods is close to home, so I know a lot of my fans will be there (Ledyard, Connecticut).”
For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.
-DO-
Tags: Arizona > Athlete's Performance Institute > Boston Red Sox > Boxing > Carl Froch > Curt Schilling > Danny O'Connor > David Keefe > Dustin Pedroia > Eric Cressey > ESPN > Framingham > Friday Night Fights > Hudson > Jacoby Ellsbury > Jermain Taylor > MA > Matthew Stafford > NFL > Seminole Warriors Boxing > SHOWTIME > Tempe
UFC lightweight prospect Joe Lauzon successfully rehabbing after ACL surgery
Posted on | April 14, 2009 | 1 Comment
E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (April 13, 2009) – More than five weeks after knee surgery, UFC lightweight prospect Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-4, 5 KOs, 13 submissions is rehabilitating his leg, and recovery is ahead of schedule.
Lauzon had ACL surgery and his meniscus repaired on his right knee March 6. “Everything went as scheduled,” he reported. “My meniscus was repaired and the ACL cadaver grafting was successful. My doctor was very happy and optimistic that my knee will be strong. Right now, I’m walking around like a normal person; no training but I’m doing some light jogging, leg presses and squats. I’m going to lose muscle in the leg. Range of motion is the key right now. I can completely straighten my leg. I can bend it 135 degrees and 150 is normal.”
“J-Lau” goes for a follow-up exam next Thursday, which will change his rehabilitation process, but he can’t fight until the grafting is fully healed, which probably won’t be until the spring of 2010. The 24-year-old Lauzon is not about to rush his recovery, despite his competitive drive, and desire to be fighting again.
“All that was protecting my knee was muscle and now that’s gone,” he noted. “It‘s going to take time to build-up. I’ll probably be back on the mat in six months, but just doing light stuff, no live action. ACL surgery rehab is notorious for having people rush back too soon, resulting in more ACL surgery, and I’m not risking that.”
Lauzon, star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, feels great and has been completely overwhelmed by the responses he’s received from his fans. “It’s been awesome,” Joe described all of the well wishers. “A bunch of people have emailed me and some have had ACL surgery, too. We correspond, week to week, and I’ve received a lot of good advice and pointers about a lot of things like different ways to ice my knee or stretch out. One kid had ACL surgery the same day as me and we compare notes all the time. I’m coming back better than ever.”
For more information about Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon, or to send him get well wishes, go online and visit www.joelauzon.com.
-JL-
Tags: ACL > East Brigewater > Joe Lauzon > knee surgery > MA > Meniscus > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > The Ultimate Fighter 5 > UFC
DANNY “SWIFT” GARCIA REMAINS UNDEFEATED
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April 12, 2009
Philadelphia’s Jr. Welterweight sensation, Danny “Swift” Garcia, remains undefeated as he improves to (12-0, 7 KO’s) with a dominating performance over Humberto Tapia that took place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the undercard of Williams vs Wright.
In the early rounds, Garcia took charge showcasing great boxing skills as he worked his way to an early lead using a stiff jab. As the fight progressed, Garcia picked up the pace landing multiple power punches with both hands. Tapia went into survival mode and made it to the final bell. After eight lopsided rounds, Garcia’s hands were raised in victory. Scorecards read 79-73 twice, 80-72.
For more information on Danny Gracia please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or www.shellyfinkel.com.
Tags: Boxing > Danny Garcia > Ediwn Algarin > Golden Boy Promotions > Goossen Tutor Promotions > HBO World Championship Boxing > Mandalay Bay > Paul Williams > Puerto Rico > Southwest Airlines > Vegas > Winky Wright













