Exclusive Interview Interview with Former Pro Boxing Champ Greg Haugen
By: Patrick McElligott Greg Haugen (40-10-1) has been called the greatest boxer from the state of Alaska by ESPN. During a professional career that spanned from 1982 to 1999, Haugen would win the world lightweight and super lightweight (junior welterweight) titles. The Seattle Times’ Bill Reader recently noted that Haugen, who has been frequently described […]
Are Strikeforce’s Days Numbered?
By: Rich Bergeron Already three popular ex-Strikeforce vets are now on the UFC roster: Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem, and Nick Diaz. Strikeforce used to be the company UFC castoffs went to when they were released or when they reached the end of their contracts. Since the UFC’s Parent Company Zuffa, LLC acquired Strikeforce, MMA fans […]
SUCKERPUNCH FIGHTER JEFF CURRAN’S LONG-AWAITED RETURN TO THE UFC HAS BECOME REALITY
“Here I am, and I am here to stay.” “The Big Frog” is back. Jeff Curran, after a seven-year absence from the promotion, is back in the UFC, and he doesn’t plan on leaving again. Curran recently signed a brand-new agreement with the world’s biggest MMA promotion, and will face former title challenger Scott […]
Marston And Vella First To Receive Maltese Pro Boxing Licenses
The Malta Boxing Commission announced today that Marianne Marston and Clayton Vella are the first to be issued professional boxer licenses by the Republic of Malta professional boxing sanctioning organisation. On announcing the first boxers licensed by the Malta Boxing Commission President Alexander Zammit said, “It is with pleasure that I am able to announce […]
Wrestling Links (7-25-11)
WWE News: The 10 Biggest Rivalries in Wrestling Right Now Bleacher Report We’re only eight days removed from WWE Money in the Bank, and the historic pay-per-view has left the WWE landscape in a state of flux. The creative team spent the last month or so building up CM Punk vs. John Cena and the MITB […]
UFC Live 4: Marquardt vs. Story Preview & Prediction
By: Holli Yargo UFC Live 4 on Versus is packed with potential for fight of the night. For a non-pay-per-view event, this holds one of the best cards and promises some very exciting bouts. The first worthy of mention is actually the first preliminary fight of the evening: Lamas vs. Grice. Grice is a veteran […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (4-5-11)
Brock Lesnar: Will Lesnar’s Lack Of MMA Knowledge Be Brought To Light On TUF? Bleacher Report Brock Lesnar has done a lot of things during his three-and-a-half years in mixed martial arts. He has set pay-per-view records, sold out buildings, won the UFC heavyweight championship, lost the UFC heavyweight championship, battled a life-threatning … See all stories on […]
FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: JACK DEMPSEY VS. ROCKY MARCIANO
[mpinpage] FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS Jack Dempsey vs. Rocky Marciano By Tony Penecale What do you get when you match up two of the most aggressive and destructive heavyweight champions of all time? Just like mixing gasoline and fire, there is sure to be an explosion. Jack Dempsey was an icon of the 20’s, a […]