Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-6-12)
MMA Today: Rockhold’s strong return fueled by patience StandardNet “I wasn’t as smart as I should be in my rehab process the first time,” said Rockhold, who worked a variety of jobs before he became established in mixed martial arts. “The second time, it really woke me up. … It scared me into doing everything right. … See […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-27-11)
2012 World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report: #5 – Jim Alers Bloody Elbow South Florida’s Jim Alers (6-1) isn’t your typical mixed martial arts prospect. He has a plan, one that involves constant improvement both inside and outside of the cage. During the weekdays, the 24-year-old studies full-time at the University of … See all stories on this topic » […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-11-11)
Jones Retains Title ESPN Philippou upped his professional mixed martial arts record to 9-2 (1 no contest). Hamman falls to 13-4. Ed Mulholland for ESPN.com The larger Dennis Hallman, top, had no issues taking down and battering John Makdessi. Dennis Hallman is naturally larger … See all stories on this topic » Clarke about to make […]
World Boxing Champion John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz Subject of Children’s Book ‘Hooks & Jabs’
MEDFORD, Mass. (October 31, 2011) – Two-time World Boxing Association (“WBA”) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is the subject of a bi-lingual, children’s book, Hooks & Jabs, which was written by Jose-Gabriel Almeida and illustrated by Jan Michaelsy. Ruiz, who is the first and only Hispanic Heavyweight Champion of the World, wanted to tell […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-30-11)
Diaz retires Penn at UFC 137, gets title shot USA Today By Sergio Non, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS — Nick Diaz punched BJ Penn straight out of mixed martial arts competition and followed it up minutes later by talking his way into a immediate fight for the welterweight championship. Diaz won a unanimous decision … See all stories […]
‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson leads New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Inaugural Class of Inductees
NEW YORK (October 25, 2011) – The newly-founded New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (“NYSBHOF”), sponsored by Ring 8, held a press conference today at famed Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Manhattan to announce its inaugural class of inductees. The late, great “Sugar” Ray Robinson, arguably the greatest boxer of all-time, leads a star-studded list of […]
Boxing Links (10-4-11)
Boxers Devendro, Manoj qualify for London Olympics Firstpost New Delhi: Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) and teen sensation L Devendro Singh (49kg) booked their Olympic berths by advancing to the World Boxing Championships’ quarter-finals with contrasting wins in Baku, Azerbaijan today. … See all stories on this topic » Firstpost Movie Review: <i>Real Steel</i> Huffington Post (blog) […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-8-11)
‘Warrior’ could be a knockout for MMA fans msnbc.com Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy play brothers who meet in the MMA ring in “Warrior.” By Michael Avila Nearly every major sport has its defining movie. Baseball has “Pride of the Yankees” and “Field of Dreams.” Basketball has “Hoosiers. … See all stories on this topic » […]
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