The WBF In 2011 – Growing And Growing Fast
After already having a tremendous 2010, again the only way was up for the World Boxing Federation in 2011, easily surpassing the previous years’ numbers and setting a new record in terms of championship fights. This is especially remarkable in view of the WBF policy to keep the number of different titles to a minimum […]
Wrestling Links (12-31-11)
Wrestling: Iowa wins Midlands Championships Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier EVANSTON, Ill. – The University of Iowa wrestling team swept its five semifinal matches to secure the team title over host Northwestern Friday at the Midlands Championships. The Hawkeyes won just one of their five championship bouts, but still scored a … See all stories on this topic » […]
The WBF Active, Even On Christmas Eve
The World Boxing Federation has had an active and busy 2011, and one would think that at least during the Christmas holidays things would slow down. But not so, as the WBF is sanctioning two international title fights on December 24 in Belgrade, Serbia. On a show promoted by Zoran Andjic, German International Champion […]
Williams Throws His Weight Behind Lynes To Win British Title On Wednesday
By: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro British Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams threw his weight behind TRAD TKO Boxing Gym mate Colin Lynes to succeed in his challenge for Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy’s Lonsdale belt, at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Battle of Essex’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green this coming Wednesday. Following a training […]
English Title Shot For Ochieng This Wednesday?
By: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng looks set to challenge for his first Championship title this coming Wednesday, at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Battle of Essex’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green. Late last week Erick’s manager/coach Brian Lawrence was informed that Erick will be fighting for […]
Katsidis Vs. Burns Fight Report
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Guy Fawkes night, or bonfire night as some prefer, is an explosive celebration with fireworks lighting the evening skies. With this in mind promoter Frank Warren had declared that his ‘Gladiators’ event, at the Wembley Arena, would be an explosive affair. Being a man of his words he delivered as […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-28-11)
MMA Memorial Day weekend memories: Mega main events MMAmania.com “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz, Randy “The Natural” Couture and “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort Okay, not exactly but former pro wrestling turned pro boxer turned MMA failure Tony Halme fought Randy Couture — also his debut — at this event. … See all stories on this […]
Interview: Bobby Gladman Talks About His Upcoming Appearance in Prizefighter
On paper the upcoming Prizefighter – Welterweights II looks set to propel either former WBC World Light Welterweight Champion Junior Witter or former IBO World Light Welterweight Champion Colin Lynes back onto the World stage – although saying that with eleven out of his twelve previous outings being championship bouts, including having fought Victor Puiu […]
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