Final Press Conference Quotes From Pensacola For ROY JONES, JR. Boxing/MMA Mixed Card
Posted on | March 19, 2009 | No Comments
Roy Jones, Jr. Breaks Up Lashley-Guida
Skirmish at Press Conference
At the final press conference in Pensacola yesterday, Bobby Lashley read some excerpts at the podium of what Jason Guida had been saying in the press. At that time, Guida shot back with, “This is a real fight. Not what you have been used to. This is not fake – these are real punches.”
When it was time to do the “face-off” photo, the matter escalated to the point where Guida grabbed Lashley by the throat. “Promoter” Roy Jones, Jr. had to get between them to break it up.
The video is posted on you-tube.
Catch it here…
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Eight-time world boxing champion “Superman” Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) faces 4-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) in the main event on the hybrid pro boxing/mixed-martial arts card, presented by Square Ring Promotions, in association with Hirsch Borao Boxing and the Pensacola Civic Center.
The unparalleled pro boxing/MMA show is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network in the United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice, Shaw Cable, Star Choice and Bell TV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
Tickets, priced at $128.00, $103.00, $78.00, $53.00 & $28.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations, the Pensacola Civic Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MMA
Gabe Lemley: MMA and boxing, the best of the worlds. This is Don’s first fight at 145 (pounds). I’m excited because I’ve been fighting at 155. We’re meeting where I’m comfortable. We’re going to put on a good show.”
Dennis Hallman: I’m happy to be fighting again – 16-month layoff. I would have liked to have met my opponent (Pensacola’s Danny Ruiz) today, but I guess he couldn’t get here. We’re going to put on a good show.”
Jason Guida: I’m really pumped for it. I want to thank Bobby (Lashley) for taking the fight. I’m going to do it. Everyone’s going to see a good show. We’re going to do something March 21st”
Bobby Lashley: I’m kind of shocked. Jason Guida’s been talking a lot. (Lashley read the following Guida quotes from a previous press release):
MMA is new to Bobby. I don’t have anything against him. Someday he could be good for MMA. I welcome him, after I beat him, to work at our club (Hellhouse) to learn how to fight. Lashley’s going to find out that this is MMA not WWE. He’s in for a rude awakening, which probably will be a good thing — he’ll be fighting a real MMA guy.
This fight will be a good. I hope he can back-up what he said. I have a reason to fight now.
Roy Nelson: I’m hoping we’ll see Jeff Monson (reportedly in minor car accident this morning and unable to attend the press conference). This is my second time here (Monson wasn’t in Pensacola for either press conference) and maybe the third time will be the charm (Saturday). You’re going to see fireworks. We’re both great grapplers. Jeff brings it; he’s a good competitor and I’m a good competitor. Come Saturday only on is leaving the ring a winner and that’s going to be me.
(Lashley and Guida started exchanging words across the dais)
Guida: I didn’t say half but meant all of it (quotes in the release that Lashley previously read).
Lashley: I’m going to put him to sleep.
Guida: I’ve never seen you put anybody to sleep.
Lashley: He can keep dreaming.
(During the face-down Guida kept talking and moving closer to Lashley)
Guida: This is for real. How long have you been faking? How long in the WWE?
Lashley: I’m done talking.
Guida: How long has it been since somebody hit you on the chin for real?
(Guida got in the face of Lashley, who finally pushed Guida back, and Roy Jones, Jr. stepped between the two)
BOXING
Roy Jones Jr.: To have people come out and support me like this is a great feeling. And all this trash talking that is going on it what it’s all about.
People are wondering why I have picked a big puncher like Omar Sheika to bring to my hometown. You know I don’t do anything easy. All these people are paying good money to come see the fights and we have to put on a good show. They don’t want to see easy fights. He’s 32 and this is an opportunity of a lifetime for him. I owe my fans a tough fight, that’s why I brought in a guy like this. You know he is going to be hungry.
I am 40-years now and I feel like I can go to 45. I do it because I love what I do.
This is the kind of an event that the MMA fights go quick and the boxing fights last a while. It is good for everybody. I hope it goes well. It is still two guys fighting in a ring. Man-to-man is what it is supposed to be and that’s why fighting is great.
I wouldn’t put a fight like this together if I didn’t think it was the wave of the future.
I used to get nervous fighting in my hometown. But I prepared for this fight the best I could. By having my dad in camp, I got my skills tuned up again.
Jones’ trainer Alton Merkerson: It’s been a long time since Roy has fought in Pensacola and he has always promised to me that he would fight here again. This is the first event of its kind and I am glad to be a part of it. These are two veterans and both are warriors. Both have worked very hard and prepared to their best for this competition on the 21st.
Omar Sheika: I’m in the best shape and this is the hardest I have trained in my whole life. They got me in the best shape to be prepared for the best Roy Jones. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. This will begin the second chapter of my boxing career. What he has accomplished, being an eight-time world champion, and I am here trying to get my first world title.
Maybe picking me wasn’t the smartest thing to do. I am very excited about this fight. On the 21st, there will be fireworks flying.
B.J. Flores: I am full of gratitude with this opportunity to fight on the same card with a legend like Roy Jones. When I was a kid, I would run home after school to watch tapes of Roy Jones fighting against James Toney. Now I am fighting on the same card as him.
I want to show the people what I am about. Look at my face – this is a face of a World Champion. This fight will take me to greater things and that will fulfill all of my dreams.
I’m not here for fun and games and to joke around. This is my life and I take it very seriously.
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Eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) faces 4-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) in the main event on the hybrid pro boxing/mixed-martial arts card, presented by Square Ring Promotions, in association with Hirsch Borao Boxing and the Pensacola Civic Center.
The unparalleled pro boxing/MMA show is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network in the United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice, Shaw Cable, Star Choice and Bell TV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
Tickets, priced at $128.00, $103.00, $78.00, $53.00 & $28.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations, the Pensacola Civic Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
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Tags: Bobby Lashley > Boxing > Doug Marshall > Jason Guida > Jeff Monson > Jr. Seth Petruzelli > Ken Shamrock > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Pensacola > Roy Jones > Roy Nelson
Top Names, UFC Vet, Square Off in Four Man Tournament to Determine Last Man Standing in MCC 20
Posted on | March 19, 2009 | No Comments
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Des Moines, IA- March 18, 2009- In a return to a competition steeped in MMA roots and tradition, MCC fans will witness a four man tournament, with only one fighter emerging victorious. MCC 20: Last Man Standing, returns to the Val Air Ballroom on Friday, April 17.
Tom Ahrens goes against UFC vet Ryan Roberts and Will Shutt and Josh Atwell come together in a rubber match to settle the score. The winners of those matches meet again that night in a featherweight tournament that will unquestionably determine the dominant man that night. “Tournaments like this were more prevalent earlier in the evolution of MMA, when there weren’t as many qualified competitors as there are today,” provided MCC matchmaker Ryan Hass. ” It’s great to employ an element that has contributed so much to creating incredible fighters. As conditioned as pro MMA fighters have become, it’s hard to imagine what it takes to compete twice in one night. The fans had better be prepared as well. This is going to be one wild ride,” Hass completed.
In total, fans will see ten action packed bouts including Jesse Lund vs. Chad Vance, Mike “Mini Van” Van Meer vs. Jake Pudenz, and fights featuring Miguel “El Ray” Rios, Shawn McDermott, Mike Miller, and Alivonta Turner.
MCC 20: Last Man Standing, comes fast on the heels of the highly successful MCC 19: The Return, where Joe Brammer not only returned to MCC, he took home the belt. Fans at MCC 20 can look forward to the same giant video screen that debuted at MCC 19, as well as the wealth of products and services offered at the new MCC Merchandise Mall.
Tickets for MCC 20: Last Man Standing are on sale now and can be purchased at the Val Air box office, by phone at 223-6152, and on-line at http://www.midwestcagechampionship.com
Doors open at 6:30 PM, fights start promptly at 7:30 PM. Full details on Midwest Cage Championship, including complete results from MCC 19 can be found at http://www.midwestcagechampionship.com
Tags: Chad Vance > Des Moines > featherweight > Iowa > Jake Pudenz > Jesse Lund > Joe Brammer > Josh Atwell > Last Man Standing > MCC > Midwest Cage Championship > Miguel Rios > Mike Miller > Mike Van Meer > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Ryan Hass > Ryan Roberts > Shawn McDermott > Tom Ahrens > Val Air Ballroom > Will Shutt
Roy Jones, Jr. Judges Green Bikini Contest as Promo For Mixed Boxing/MMA Card in Florida
Posted on | March 18, 2009 | No Comments
Eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) faces 4-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) inSaturday night’s main event on the hybrid pro boxing/mixed-martial arts card, presented by Square Ring Promotions, in association with Hirsch Borao Boxing, at the Pensacola Civic Center.
The unparalleled pro boxing/MMA show is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network in the United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice, Shaw Cable, Star Choice and Bell TV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
RAGE IN THE CAGE REPORT (3-18-09)
Posted on | March 18, 2009 | No Comments
RAGE IN THE CAGE presents RITC .TV Every Thursday Night on Cox Cable Channel 7 at 11:00pm. Featuring RITC fights, Fighter interviews and more.
RAGE IN THE CAGE # 124 – Three Title Fights
Special Guest: TUF 8 Winner Efrain Escudero
Gila River Casino ( Wild Horse Pass )
Saturday March 21, 2009
Doors Open: 5:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets now on sale at www.ticketforce.com and at the Wild Horse Pass
Gift Shop ( 800WinGila or 800-946-4452 ). Tickets $25 and up with no
service charge and free parking.
A spectacular card is on tap for March 21, 2009 when Rage in the Cage
makes their debut at Gila River Casino ( Wild Horse Pass ). TUF 8
winner and UFC/RITC veteran Efrain Escudero ( 11-0 ) will be on hand to
sign autographs and chat with fans.
In the Main Events:
Current RITC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Richard Hale (
9-2 ) defends his Light Heavyweight title against rising star Shawn Frye
( 4-1 ).
After a 4 year hiatus, popular Vince Lucero ( 19-15 ) returns to RITC to
vie for the vacant RITC Super Heavyweight Title against JoJo “Chocolate
Thunder” Thompson ( 5-2 ).
RITC Bantamweight Champion Austin Pascucci defends his title against
California sensation Ruben “Kid” Salazar ( 5-1 ).
A strong supporting card is in place to complement these Main event
match ups.
Fight Card:
Richard Hale ( 205 ) vs Shawn Frye ( 205 ) RITC LHW Title
Vince Lucero ( 280 ) vs JoJo Thompson ( 280 ) Vacant RITC SHW Title
Austin Pascucci ( 140 ) vs Ruben Salazar ( 140 ) RITC BW Title
Charles “Bill” Parker ( 260 ) vs Travis Gambino ( 260 ) or Rich Beecroft
( 240 )
Jason Karpel ( 195 ) vs Mike Ashford ( 190 )
JW Dowler ( 170 ) vs Charlie Brown ( 170 )
Doug Moore ( 150 ) vs JT Wells ( 150 )
Nike Knight ( 135 ) vs Derithe Harper ( 135 )
Carlos Ortega ( 155 ) vs Steve Maultsby ( 155 )
Lucas Stark ( 155 ) vs Johnny Carrasco ( 155 )
Dominic Flores ( 215 ) vs Scott Guenther ( 210 )
Jake Ramsey ( 190 ) vs Bill Blackwell ( 190 )
Steve Mingoura ( 185 ) vs Javier Castellanos ( 180 )
Leo Kelly ( 170 ) vs Rafael Quiroz ( 175 )
Aaron Caryl ( 170 ) vs Jeff Thorton ( 175 )
Eric Montiel ( 170 ) vs Jeff Fletcher ( 160 )
Sammy Ciurdar ( 155 ) vs Chris Brooks ( 155 )
Scott Smith ( 135 )vs Brent Agee ( 135 )
Alternates: Ray Robinson ( 150 ), Pete Morales ( 155 ), Harley Fandrich
( 290 )
Fight Card subject to change
MIGUEL ESPINO READY TO SHOWCASE SKILLS ON NATIONAL TELEVISION
Posted on | March 17, 2009 | No Comments
March 18, 2009 — WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champion and former Contender alum Miguel Espino (19-2-1, 8 KO’s) is eager to get back in the ring after almost a year off since his last fight and is ready to show the Middleweight division that he is no longer a prospect and should be considered a legitimate contender. Ranked #6 by the WBC, Espino has won his last ten fights dating back to 2004 when he lost a decision to Peter Manfredo Jr. in the semi-finals on the initial Contender TV Series.
This Saturday, March 21st at the infamous Playboy Mansion, Espino is scheduled to square off against Tijuana’s Alejandro “Terra” Garcia (26-4-1, 24 KO’s) in a 10 round title bout for the WBC CABOFE Championship which will be nationally televised live on TV Azteca America. Garcia is a former WBA Light Middleweight titlist who is moving up to the Middleweight division and is by no means a walk over.
Espino has continued to work hard with long-time trainer John Bray out of Fortune Gym in Hollywood. When asked about Espino’s camp and future, Bray stated “that Miguel has been looking very impressive handling all sparring partners and is on the verge of the Middleweight Championship if he continues to work hard.” Additionally, veteran Joe Chavez recently joined Team Espino and had the following to say “John Bray is a very good friend of mine and I was happy that he asked me to join Team Espino. I look forward to contributing however I can.” With over 60 years of boxing experience in his corner and the boxing skills that he has, Miguel has all the tools necessary for a world title shot.
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Tags: Boxing > Fortune Gym > Hollywood > Joe Chavez > John Bray > Jr. > light middleweight > Miguel Espino > Peter Manfredo > Tujuana > WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champion
Gleason’s Gym Newsletter
Posted on | March 17, 2009 | No Comments
Tickets on Sale March 20 Golden Gloves Quarter Finals
The Sportsmen’s Club of Local 3 proudly presents a Quarter Final Golden Gloves show. The event will be at The Electrical Industries Center at 67-35 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, New York. All labor is donated. Ticket price is $30.00. This show is always sold out. Buy your tickets early.
Oriental Sports Medicine Clinic March 21
“Improve your boxing with Oriental Sports Medicine” This informative 90-minute, hands on workshop will teach you easy to learn Oriental Sports Medicine skills you can use to speed injury recovery, maintain strength & energy, and increase your boxing performance potential. You’ll also be introduced to the powerful healing effects of Acupuncture & taught how to integrate Oriental Sport Medicine techniques into your training regimen. Darryl Aiken-Afam & Grace Rollins of Sencha Wellness Center, Dumbo are your presenters.
Tickets on Sale April 3 Semi-Finals
The Daily News presents the Semi-final bouts on Friday April 3rd. The location is The Aviator Sports Center, Hangar 5, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, New York. The ticket price is $25. Help support amateur boxing and the Golden Gloves. Buy tickets.
Tickets on Sale April 16 and 17 Golden Gloves Finals
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.
Free Tutoring and Homework Help
Starting March 3, 2009, Gleason’s Gym along with 826NYC will offer free drop-in homework help at Gleason’s Gym. Tutors will be available and ready to assist with homework, writing assignments, creative writing, and publishing projects. No registration is necessary-students may drop in to receive 10 minutes to 2 full hours of one-on-one homework help. The cost is free. For more information call Gleason’s at (718) 797-2872 or 826NYC at (718) 499-9884.
Boxing in Israel July 4, 2009
AARON BRAUNSTEIN PRODUCTIONS, INC. PRESENTS:
I will pay fair market value, for all American fighters, whom box for me July 4th in The State of Israel . You must have a valid up to date PASSPORT and a clean criminal record with no outstanding criminal warrants. Promoted by Aaron Braunstein – nyshockjock.com – aronlyonne@aol.com – 9177432952. If you are interested in competing in Israel, contact Bruce Silverglade at Gleason’s Gym, Inc. (718) 797- 2872 or bruce@gleasonsgym.net .
QUEZADA RIDING A 15-FIGHT WINNING STREAK
Posted on | March 17, 2009 | No Comments
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March 17, 2009
WBC CABOFE heavyweight champion, Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (26-4, 16 KO’s) is looking to fight any world-ranked heavyweight contender walking this planet. Quezada is prepared to travel overseas to all four corners of the earth to make a statement.
When asked about fighting in foreign territory, Quezada stated, “If any of the top heavyweights are willing to step in the ring with me, I’m game. I realize that I might have to travel overseas to make a big fight happen. With that being said, I’m ready to take my career to the next level. I’m taking on all comers.”
The Tachi Palace’s Christian Printup, who promotes Quezada, eagerly went on to say, “I believe Manuel has the talent to compete at the highest level in boxing. With many of the top heavyweights residing in Europe, we’ll be ready to travel overseas to do battle if need be. Otherwise we’ll stay in the states and challenge any of the top American heavyweights, in their own backyard.”
Ranked #17 by the WBC, Quezada will look to extend on his 15-fight winning streak when he steps back in the ring.
Tags: Christian Printup > Europe > Manuel Quezada > Tachi Palace > WBC CABOFE Heavyweight Champion
TEAM BRUNELLI THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET AND PREDICTS VICTORY OVER NAKASH ON APRIL 3RD AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
Posted on | March 17, 2009 | No Comments
PHILADELPHIA (March 16, 2009)—In a recent interview with www.phillykeith.com, cruiserweight Dave Brunelli along with his ubiquitous manager Mike Murphy guaranteed that Brunelli would be the first man to defeat undefeated Isreali Cruiserweight sensation, Ran Nakash on April 3rd at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc.
Brunelli, of Northeast Philadelphia has a record of 8-4 with three knockouts and is moving down to cruiserweight to take on one of the hottest fighters around.
Brunelli and his team are unfazed about the record and as a matter of fact they believe his record is extremely padded.
“I don’t understand why I am the underdog”, said Brunelli.
“He hasn’t fought anyone.”
Murphy went on to tell www.phillykeith.com, “We love being the opponent and Nakash will feel the power.”
“I’ll be damned if I let a guy from Israel take over the Blue Horizon and on April 3rd the “0” must go.”
On April 3rd the talking will stop and this bout has all the making of some of the great ethnic boxing matches of the past when fights between Jewish and Italian fighters were very common.
If that isn’t enough a packed has been put together and an old school Philly Turf war will take place as Tyric “Too Sweet” Robinson takes on Julius “Marvel” Edmonds in an eight round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Robinson, who is a corrections officer, has a record of 9-3-1 with three knockouts and is coming off an eight round unanimous decision loss to the undefeated Jason Cintron on October 17th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Edmonds has a deceiving record of 4-3 but his tough as nails style has endeared him to Philly fight fans early in his career.
Edmonds is always in his opponents face and has won two in a row which includes his last outing in which he scored a six round unanimous decision over then undefeated Linwood Hurd on February 6th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Also seiing action on April 3rd will be Legendary Blue Horizon favorite, middleweight Gee Cullmer.
Cullmer, 15-1 with three knockouts will fight in an eight round bout against an opponent to be named shortly.
In Cullmer’s last fight on September 12th, he engaged an in eight round war with Jameel Wilson for which Cullmer walked away with the split decision in what many are calling the “2008 Philly Fight of the Year.”
In a six round Super Featherweight bout, Joselito Collado of Queens, New York returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon when he takes on Jason Rorie in a bout scheduled for four rounds.
Collado, 6-0 with two knockouts has one Legendary Blue Horizon appearance that took place last October 3rd where he won a unanimous decision over David Orosco in a bout that was a toe to toe war over four rounds.
Rorie, 2-2-1 with one knockout was able to stop Cano two bouts ago. In his last bout, The Winston-Salem, North Carolina native fought to a six round draw with Juan Nazario (6-1) on February 27th.
Marcus Bioncani will be back at The Legendary Blue Horizon as he will risk undefeated (3-0, 3KO’s) record when he takes on debuting Archambo Tuba of Israel.
Bianconi of Houston, Texas surprised some when he made his Legendary Blue Horizon debut when he scored a second round stoppage over John Turner. Since then, Bianconi scored a first round destruction over Nelson Roldan on February 25th in Lyndhurst, NJ.
Hot welterweight prospect Ronald Cruz of Bethlehem, PA will look to stay undefeated in a four round welterweight bout when he takes on an opponent the be named.
In his most recent outing, Cruz (3-0, 2 KO’s) scored one of the most vicious one-punch knockouts when he nearly decapitated Russell Cloak in one round on March 13th.
In a four round bout, Taneal Goyco (1-0, 1 KO) will battle Davit Davitashvili in a battle of Philadelphia-based Cruiserweights.
Derrick Bivins of Philadelphia (1-0-1) will take on an opponent to be named in a scheduled four round Super Featherweight bout
These fights 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: Archambo Tuba > Bethlehem > Bianconi > Blue Horizon > Boxing > cruiserweight > Dave Brunelli > David Orosco > Davit Davitashvili > Derrick Blevin > Houston > Israeli > Italian > Jameel Wilson > Jason Rorie > Jewish > Joselito Collado > Juan Nazario > Julius Edmonds > lyndhurst > Marcus Bioncani > Mike Murphy > NJ > North Carolina > NY > Philadelphia > Queens > Ran Nakash > Ronald Cruz > Russell Cloak > Taneal Goyco > Texas > Tyric Robinson > Vernoca L. Michael > Winston-Salem














