Vargas vs. Cheikho co-feature a potential war; McGuinness-Gaudet Oct. 22 in Ontario
TORONTO (Oct. 17, 2011) – The co-feature between unbeaten Columbian welterweight Samuel Vargas (7-0-1, 1 KO) and outspoken Ahmad Cheikho (6-3-2, 5 KOs), despite neither being natives of Canada, perhaps, best illustrates the provincial rivalry theme between Toronto and Quebec for the October 22 show, headlined by the NABA super featherweight title fight pitting Logan Cotton McGuinness and Benoit Gaudet at The […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-30-11)
UFC officials lobby government to sanction MMA nationwide Vancouver Sun Ultimate Fighting Championship officials believe it’s a matter of when — not if — fans of mixed martial arts in any province across Canada will be able to see professional events in their hometown. The company on Thursday took what it feels was a big … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (7-2-11)
Former boxer Joe Calzaghe lands role in horror movie BBC News Welsh boxing legend Joe Calzaghe has landed two acting roles, including one in a horror movie. The former super-middleweight has been taking acting lessons since 2010, trying to carve out a new career after quitting the boxing ring in 2009. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (4-29-11)
Couture faces Machida in potential swan song USA Today By Sergio Non, USA TODAY TORONTO — For what might be his final competition as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, Randy Couture will have a lot of catching up to do against Lyoto Machida, in more ways than one. By Gregory Payan, AP Randy … See all […]