Undefeated Michael ‘The Brazilian Rocky’ Oliveira making Canadian debut Saturday night in Mississauga
MIAMI (February 6, 2012) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira will make his Canadian boxing debut this Saturday night (Feb. 11) on an explosive card,presented by United Promotions in association with Hennessy Sports, at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The exciting 21-year-old Oliveira (16-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-24-11)
MMA’s Combat Night coming to Moon Tallahassee.com By St. Clair Murraine After three mixed martial arts bouts, Bill Carpenter isn’t quite sure if he is ready to take the next step in his career and go pro. He hopes to get a better feel after Jan. 21 when he headlines an all-amateur fight card at The … See all […]
Unbeaten middleweight prospect Michael ‘The Brazilian Rocky’ Oliveira Returns Dec. 17 in Quebec City
MIAMI (Nov. 30, 2011) – One of the hottest prospects in the world, unbeaten middleweight Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira, returns to the ring December 17 in Quebec City. The power-punching, fan-friendly Oliveira (16-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 15 by the World Boxing Council (“WBC”), puts his undefeated record on the line in a […]
Jon Egan is New Co Head Coach at Roger Williams, He Talks with Takedown
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Athletic Department is pleased to announce Jon Egan as the Head Coach of the RWU Wrestling team. Egan will serve as the Co-Head Coach with Dave Kemmy for an undetermined amount of time as he transitions toward being the Head Coach prior to the 2012-2013 season. In August, Dave Kemmy was […]
Takedown Wrestling Media Weekly Interview Archive Update 08/25/11
Audio Interview: Joe Galante Aug 25, 2011 03:12 pm Joe Galante read more Audio Interview: Matt Lackey Aug 24, 2011 01:38 pm Matt Lackey Buffalo head wrestling coach Jim Beichner has announced the hiring of new head assistant coach Matt Lackey, a former NCAA national champion. Lackey will be assuming the role immediately after […]
Buffalo’s Jim Beichner Hires Nat’l Champ Matt Lackey
BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo head wrestling coach Jim Beichner has announced the hiring of new head assistant coach Matt Lackey, a former NCAA national champion. Lackey will be assuming the role immediately after spending two seasons as an assistant at Lock Haven University. “I’ve had the privilege to know Matt for many years and I […]
Boxing Links (8-2-11)
Remembering Butch Lewis as more than a boxing promoter | Philadelphia Inquirer … Philadelphia Inquirer So it comes as no surprise that the little fourth grader became one of the greatest boxing promoters, having worked for more than 30 years with the likes of Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Michael and Leon Spinks. PAUL BURNETT / Associated Press Boxing … See all […]
Pariano Hires Brandon Precin to Coach NU Wildcats, He talks to Takedown
EVANSTON, Ill. — On Thursday, Northwestern head coach Drew Pariano announced the addition of three-time NCAA All-AmericanBrandon Precin to the Wildcats coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. After finishing his career ranked third all-time at Northwestern with 138 victories, Precin provides a wealth of experience to NU’s up-and-coming lightweight wrestlers. “Wrestling programs are constantly searching […]
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