Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-1-12)
MMA’s best non-UFC moments of 2011 Sportsnet.ca When people are asked to list the best moments in mixed martial arts in 2011 the vast majority of the responses will involve the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But whether they happened in a hexagon, ring, or circular cage, some of the best MMA … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (12-13-11)
Nastiest Hollywood divorce battles New York Daily News The former wrestling star is suing ex-wife for defamation after her tell-all book ‘Wrestling the Hulk–My Life Against the Ropes’ revealed that Hogan allegedly beat her during their 24-year marriage. The 18-page lawsuit, filed Thursday in Clearwater, … See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-6-11)
Mixed martial arts fighters stop would-be robber at California motel New York Daily News BY Nina Mandell An attempted robbery of an LA motel was stopped by mixed marial arts experts who just arrived for a tournament in Long Beach. A would-be robber’s attempt steal from a motel’s register was foiled after a pair of mixed martial […]
Boxing Links (10-20-11)
Trout happy to take title fight to Australia for Mundine’s shot at belt Sydney Morning Herald WORLD Boxing Association light-middleweight world champion Austin Trout has declared he would be willing to travel to Australia to defend his belt against Anthony Mundine after ”The Man” secured a mandatory title shot with Wednesday night’s defeat of … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (9-25-11)
HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant’s Floyd Mayweather jab a low blow New York Daily News Larry Merchant, HBO’s veteran boxing analyst, has enjoyed a storied career in newspapers and television. He’s a bundle of wit, wisdom, soulfulness, and heart. He brings a unique perspective to anything he covers. A caring man, he has been known to… See all stories […]
Boxing Links (8-4-11)
Chris Mannix: Roach offers hand in resurrection of U.S. Olympic boxing program SI.com The look on Freddie Roach’s face was familiar, that intent, focused stare that told you the mind ofboxing’s foremost trainer was humming. It’s a look usually reserved for Manny Pacquiao or Amir Khan, two of Roach’s most prominent charges who have … See all stories on […]
New York MMA Regulation Hits Major Roadblock
By: Rich Bergeron [mpinpage] New York MMA fans will have to wait a little longer to see the sport they love sanctioned in their state despite recent indicators that regulation efforts were making headway in the Empire State. One of New York’s most powerful lawmakers, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, recently told a New York […]
Wrestling Links (4-25-11)
‘Wrestling for Jesus’: ‘There’s good and there’s evil’ The Republic Nathan Clarke clicked on the link and read a story about Wrestling For Jesus, an amateurwrestling league in North Augusta. Clarke, a Wisconsin-based filmmaker interested in subculture documentaries, was intrigued enough to fly to meet Timothy Blackmon … See all stories on this topic » Ekster named […]