LEAN RAY SERRANO TO SHOW NEW LOOK SATURDAY IN ATLANTIC CITY

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTIC CITY (October 21, 2011)-This Saturday night one of the top Jr. Welterweight prospects in the world will look to stay undefeated as Raymond “Tito” Serrano (16-0, 8 KO’s) will take on Angel Rios (9-7, 6 KO’s) in the main event of a six bout card at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. The show is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Serrano will be the main event on the show broadcasted on Azteca America. Serrano of Philadelphia had migrated south to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and sought the services of famed trainer Felix Pintor to help bring Serrano to the next level. This will be Serrano’s second bout in his new weight class as well as his second fight with his new lead trainer. Pintor is also the trainer of two-divison world champion and future Hall of Famer Ivan Calderon. Serrano has been training at the Wilfredo Gomez Boxing Gym. With Calderon scheduled for a world title bout next week, Serrano has been training side by side with the former champion. “Coach Pintor has brought stuff out of me that has made me a better fighter instantly”, said Serrano. “Training next to Calderon has given me so much knowledge and motivation. Between him and my trainer, there is so much to learn and I am just soaking everything in” “Training in Puerto Rico has made me fully prepared for this fight” This will be the second fight in the Jr. Welterweight division for Serrano, who fought his first fifteen fights at Welterweight and Jr. Middleweight. “I was making 147 lbs. very easy and I wanted to push my body a little harder and get down to 140. There are good opportunities in both division but I am bigger and stronger at 140.” Serrano believes that the time is coming for him to become a major name in boxing. “I have a fight in December and then hopefully 2012 I will fight for a regional title and I will be ready for the big dogs. I can’t wait for everyone to see me both live and on Azteca America TV” Special fan favorite Vinny Maddalone (33-7, 24 KO’s) will battle Mike Sheppard (20-12-1, 9 KO’s) in a ten round Heavyweight bout. Star Boxing’s Shamone Alvarez (21-4, 12 KO’s) will battle the grizzled veteran Doel Carrasquillo in an eight round Welterweight bout which will open the show. Super Middleweight prospect Jason Escalera (11-0, 10 KO’s) will look to stay perfect when he fights Mickey Scarborough (6-3, 6 KO’s) in a six round bout. Local favorite, Chazz Witherspoon (28-2, 20 KO’s) will see action against Ty Cobb (14-2, 8 KO’s) in a eight round Heavyweight attraction Tickets for October 22nd are available by calling the Star Boxing office at (718) 823-20 00 or visiting www.starboxing.com. Tickets are priced at $30, $50, $100 and $200. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by going directly online to Ticketmaster.com.  Tickets are also available for purchase at the Tropicana North Tower Box Office or by phone at (609) 340-4000.  Doors for the event will open at 7:00PM with the first bout scheduled for 7:30PM.  All action will take place in the Tropicana Showroom. The Tropicana Casino and Resort is located at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ.

Boxing Links (10-21-11)

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

Eminem’s ‘Southpaw’ Boxing Movie Back On Track MTV.com Eminem has been circling the gritty boxing drama “Southpaw” for more than a year now. But it seemed like the rapper’s second feature film was down for the count when its original distributor, DreamWorks, shelved it in August. According to the Hollywood … See all stories on this topic »

Hopkins won’t retire yet — nor should he ESPN (blog) Here’s a reliable rule of thumb, seven words for folks in the boxing business to live by: Whatever Jose Sulaiman says, do the opposite. In the days following Bernard Hopkins’ two-round cluster-flub against Chad Dawson, after the immediate concerns of … See all stories on this topic »    ESPN (blog)

Belmont boxer Nonito Donaire ends hiatus with New York debut San Francisco Examiner But after scoring the most significant victory of his career, the Belmont-San Mateo resident has done little to keep his name in the boxing spotlight. Donaire will end his self-induced hiatus Saturday against Argentine Omar “El Huracán” Narvaez at the … See all stories on this topic » San Francisco Examiner

Movie review: ‘Klitschko’ an absorbing boxing documentary Los Angeles Times The boxing brothers from Ukraine prove to be fascinating documentary subjects for reasons beyond being co-heavyweight champions of the world. By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic The writer AJ Liebling famously called boxing “the sweet … See all stories on this topic »

Boxer jailed for assault and two robberies Irish Examiner His attacker, John Paul Maughan (aged 20), a Dublin Youth Championship boxer, was sentenced to three and half years for this and other offences. Maughan of Kilternan Road, Cabra pleaded guilty to assaulting Mubashir Khalid Awan on O’Connell Street, … See all stories on this topic »

Robot boxing is as fun as ‘Rocky’ Coastal Courier It all happens in the near future as human boxers are replaced by robot fighters. Jackman is a washed up fighter who controls his robot contender in shady underground fights. He can’t seem to get a win, he owes just about everybody some money and, … See all stories on this topic »

Boxers learning life skills WUPW The International Boxing Club in Toledo is teaching kids other skills besides dip, diving and jab. Fox Toledo’s Sharia Davis explains how this club is looking out for its students future. See all stories on this topic »

The Boxing Tribune FOXSports.com Over the past couple of months we’ve gotten boxing shows that have been long on star power (including a pay-per-view by that name) and short on actual quality in the main event. The fight fan who is frustrated at the big names putting on mediocre … See all stories on this topic »

Tuning In: Antonio Tarver picks Edwin Rodriguez to beat Rosinsky Worcester Telegram Showtime boxing analyst Antonio Tarver loves the aggressive fighting style of Worcester super middleweight Edwin Rodriguez. “He’s a guy that has power,” Tarver told the T&G, “that has pop, an aggressive fighter who goes to the body well and he gets hit … See all stories on this topic »

Thompson Boxing Promotions closes the year with “New Blood” BoxingNews24.com Orange, CA (October 21, 2011) – The new installment of the popular boxing series “New Blood” could easily be named “The Unbeaten” as five undefeated prizefighters will enter the boxing ring at put their perfect records on the line at the Doubletree … See all stories on this topic »

 

Blogs

Eminem Boxing Drama ‘Southpaw’ Back on Track at New MGM … By Alex Ben Block The Antoine Fuqua-directed movie, which had previously been set up at DreamWorks, will be distributed through Sony Pictures Entertainment. Movies

The Fight Nerd | Victor Conte talks steroids in MMA & Boxing By The Fight Nerd In this in-depth interview, we spoke about what brought Conte into the boxing world in the first place, his relationship with the current crop of professional boxers & athletes from other sports, working with MMA fighter Kyle Kingsbury for his fight … The Fight Nerd

The Mount Rushmore Of Boxing – Honoring The Most Important … By Staff By Barry Lindenman Recently, I started thinking of the most important figures of the boxing world of the past century. More importantly though than coming. BoxingInsider.com

 

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Exonerated inmate, 52, wins professional boxing debut – CNN A 52-year-old cruiserweight who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he did not commit won his professional boxing debut Saturday night.Dewey Bozella … articles.cnn.com/…/sport_boxing_1_dewey-bozella-chad-daws…

Wrongly convicted Bozella wins pro boxing bout – Boxing – Yahoo … After spending 26 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Dewey Bozella’s first and only proboxing match was a success. – Boxing news. sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-bozella_boxing…

Steve Bunce and Richard Keys Head Up BoxNation Commentary Team For Big Fight Weekend

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

Mr Boxing himself Steve Bunce, along with former Sky Sports anchor Richard Keys, will be heading up the BoxNation (Sky Platform Ch. 456), ringside commentary team for tonight’s British Cruiserweight battle between Rob Norton and Leon ‘Solid’ Williams.

The career defining battle pits rising star Williams against the highly experience Norton, who has defended the title four times since lifting the coveted Lonsdale belt after defeating Tommy Eastwood in March 2007.

Rob Norton versus Leon ‘Solid’ Williams for the British Cruiserweight Championship headlines the Francis and George Warren’s Queensberry Promotions event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, and broadcast live on BoxNation (Sky Platform Ch. 456) and on Sports Tonight (Freeview Channel 112) and on-line at www.sportstonightlive.com Friday the 21st October 2011.

Wrestling Links (10-21-11)

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

Impact Wrestling Results (10/20) – New World Champion Crowned, Gail Kim Returns Wrestling Inc. The 20 minutes love fest continues as Sting tells Dixie that he loves iMPACTWrestling and he wouldn’t change anything in the last 18 months. He says that Dixie will have to surround herself with honest people from this day forward because there is no … See all stories on this topic »    Wrestling Inc.

Wrestler Scott Hall Now Frail, Weak International Business Times By Michael Nunez | October 20, 2011 6:17 PM EDT Scott Hall was once one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. Though he was never able to attain the status of guys like Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant or even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, … See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

22 Stupid Trends in Pro Wrestling That Should Die Bleacher Report Today, we are going to take a look at some of the dumbest actions that occur on-and-off camera in the world of professional wrestling. (See, I’m breaking my trend of lengthy, article-long, introductions. I’m leading by example. Yay me! … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

*Spoilers* TNA Impact Wrestling Taping Results For 10/27 PWMania She proclaims herself as the best women’s wrestler in the world and wants to be the center of attention. Karen Jarrett announces Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky for the Knockouts Title at Turning Point. Kim defeats Tara via pinfall after executing her Eat … See all stories on this topic »

Once paralyzed, Wasatch High wrestler defies odds KSL-TV Last school year, Lawrence was senior captain of the Wasatch Wasps wrestling team. One practice in January, Lawrence tried to escape a hold when the 145-pound wrestler was severely injured to his spinal cord. Lawrence was paralyzed from the neck down, … See all stories on this topic »

WOF Changes “Midget Wrestling” to “Half-Pint Brawlers” After Complaints fox4kc.com Worlds of Fun has changed the name of a wrestling show after some people found the name, “Hard-Core Midget Wrestling,” offensive. According to the park’s website, the name of the promotion is now “Half-Pint Brawlers,” and the tag line “Who wants to see … See all stories on this topic »

Pequeno Halloween helps establish English Lucha Libre show in USA MiamiHerald.com “Amateur wrestling is not really something that is respected there, but to become a luchador in Mexico, you still have to have a background in either amateur wrestling or some form of karate.” Pequeno Halloween, a former CMLL mini-division star in … See all stories on this topic »    MiamiHerald.com

Smashing Pumpkins? Billy Corgan launches pro wrestling company Monsters and Critics.com By Isla Harvey Oct 20, 2011, 22:00 GMT Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has an unusual sideline – he’s launching a professional wrestling company called Resistance Pro. Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has an unusual sideline project … See all stories on this topic »    Monsters and Critics.com

Marvez: ‘Wrestling Reality’ tells Chris Kanyon’s sad tale ScrippsNews “Wrestling Reality” ($18.95, ECW Press) not only chronicles Kanyon’s grappling career but his battle with depression, bipolar disorder and the personal struggles faced because of his sexual orientation. Kanyon (real name Chris Klucsartis) spent most of … See all stories on this topic »

Brock Lesnar: 15 Wrestlers He Should Face in His Final WWE Match Bleacher Report Lesnar spent six years in pro wrestling, starting out with WWE in 2000. Lesnar would train until his debut, the night after WrestleMania X8 in 2002. Lesnar’s career with WWE would end after his last match against Goldberg at WrestleMania XX in 2004. … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

 

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Update: Jersey Shore’s Ronnie & TNA Wrestling – WrestlingInc.com New York, NY – October 20, 2011 – Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, star of MTV’s megahit series, “Jersey Shore,” will bring his pumping fists and bravado into the wrestling ring on TNA’s “Impact Wrestling” airing exclusively on Spike TV Thursday, … WrestlingInc.com TNA News

Jersey Shore’s Ronnie set to join Impact Wrestling By Brandon Eventually every character from MTV’s Jersey Shore will have a wrestling match — up next is Ronnie, who has been announced for an upcoming episode of TNA Impact Wrestling. With Leather

TV Review: TNA Impact Wrestling – “End of the Road” | GUY.com By Chris Crespo TNA then threatened to be consistently entertaining for once by following this solid wrestling match with another actual wrestling match, this time between Samoa Joe and Matt Morgan. But this battle of big men couldn’t go anywhere because it … GUY.com

TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR LIVE COVERAGE OF XFC 14: RESURRECTION

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

Live from Orlando, FL, HDNet brings you all the action from “XFC 14:  Resurrection” where Former WEC Champion Jamie Varner meets Nate Jolly in the main event. Varner is looking for redemption after a loss at last month’s Titan Fighting Championships 20, also broadcast on HDNet. Plus, Carmelo Marrero takes on Scott Barrett in co-main event, and, Marianna Kheyfets returns to action on HDNet!

Michael Schiavello and Frank Trigg call all the action LIVE TONIGHT, Friday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT only on HDNet!

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PURDY TO DEFEND BRITISH TITLE AGAINST LYNES ON NOVEMBER 9

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

Ashley Sexton defends his English title on York Hall undercard

Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy will defend his British Welterweight title against Colin Lynes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday 9 November, live on Sky Sports.

Colchester man Purdy claimed the title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over Craig Watson at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester in April and repeated that triumph in his first defence, a rematch against Watson in July in the Oldham man’s backyard, again in the fifth round.

Purdy’s second defence is an all-Essex affair against Hornchurch’s Lynes in east London, with the former British and European Light Welterweight champion from Hornchurch having a settle to score with the famous venue where he was on the receiving end of a controversial split decision in the semi-final of Prizefighter in June against eventual winner Yassine El Maachi.

“Fighting Colin is a great test for my second defence,” said Purdy. “I feel like I am ready to move up to European level and to prove that I need to win fights like this one, against good fighters who have had success in the places that I want to go to.”

“Lee is the man in charge of that British belt and I’m confident I can take it off him,” said Lynes. “Whatever happens it will be a cracking fight because we both like to throw shots and leave everything in the ring.”

Ashley Sexton will provide the chief support, defending his English Flyweight belt. Cheshunt’s Sexton won the title with the first round knockout of Usman Ahmed that has been a YouTube hit with over five million views. Sexton’s opponent will be named soon, and the winner will be hoping for a crack at the British belt in 2012.

Also featuring on the bill are a talented group of unbeaten youngsters; Islington’s Tyler Goodjohn, Ely’s John Ryder, Wood Green’s Chris Evangelou and Upminster’s Ryan Taylor, with north London’s 7-1 light heavyweight Erick Ochieng also on the card.

“This promises to be a great night of boxing in east London with a lot of local boys strutting their stuff,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Purdy versus Lynes is a potential classic while Sexton is an exciting fighter to watch – the undercard is stacked with unbeaten ticket-selling talent and it’s sure to be another Matchroom sell out.”

Tickets for the ‘Battle of Essex’ between Purdy and Lynes plus the full championship undercard led by Sexton’s title defence are available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 priced at £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP.

Big Fight Weekend: Williams-Norton, Huck-Rossi Live On Sports Tonight (Freeview)

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

Armchair boxing fans are in for a big treat this weekend as both the British Cruiserweight title fight, between Leon ‘Solid’ Williams and Rob Norton, and the WBO World Cruiserweight title bout, between Marco Huck and Rogelio Omar Rossi are to be broadcast live on Sports Tonight (Freeview HD – Channel 112).

On Friday the evening of domestic pugilistic action starts at 7pm, when presenter Dominic McGuiness will be joined in the studio by former WBU Light Middleweight World Champion Wayne Alexander and Fighting Fit Magazine’s Danny Flexen, as well as joined on the phone by WBA International Super Bantamweight Champion Rendall Munroe, former WBU Lightweight World Champion Graham Earl and Leon Williams’ TRAD TKO Gym mate and regular sparring partner Mitchell Balker for the Big Fight Preview show.

Immediately following the preview show the real action begins with ‘Irish Lightning’ Dean Byrne facing Michael Frontin in an eight round Light-Welterweight contest.

The first of the evenings title fights, featuring Ryan Walsh versus Liam Richards for the vacant English Super Bantamweight title, is next on the bill.

Then it’s the one of the biggest domestic battle of the year, as Streatham’s Leon ‘Solid’ Williams challenges long time British Cruiserweight King Rob Norton for his throne.

Now if that isn’t enough on Saturday presenter Rhodri Williams will be joined in the studio, from 7pm, by WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Champion Frankie Gavin and live from the USA the only man to beat Marco Huck, two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham.

Also joining this illustrious lineup, on the phone, will be Leon ‘Solid’ Williams and his manager/co trainer Johnny Eames to take a look back at Friday’s defining domestic title battle as well as give their views on Huck-Rossi, which will be shown live from Germany from 8pm.

If you would like to give your views on either Williams-Norton or Huck Rossi e.mail martin.hines@sportstonightlive.com or via Skype: Sports Tonight Live.

The Sports Tonight Preview show starts at 7pm on both Friday and Saturday and is available on Freeview Channel 112 as well as on-line at www.sportstonightlive.com

IBF Eliminator Tops ‘Miami Warfare’ November 18

Posted on | October 21, 2011 | No Comments

On Friday, November 18, The Winner Sports Promotions, Bad Dog Productions and Warriors Boxing Promotions will proudly present “Miami Warfare” a night of world-class professional boxing at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) in Miami, Florida.   Topping the action will be an IBF junior middleweight elimination bout to determine the #2 contender between Giorbis Barthelemy (25-8-2, 10 KOs) of Hialeah, Florida via Cuba, and Miami’s Charles “Killa” Whittaker (37-12-2, 23 KOs).   39-year-old Barthelemy is coming off TKO 2 over well-respected then-USBA Junior Middleweight Champion Derek Ennis in March. 37-year-old Whittaker is riding a 13-fight winning streak that included picking up the NABO, WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) and USBA titles.   “These two guys have had good, respectable careers and they can both still fight. For the winner, this will represent the opportunity for one last shot at a world title,” said event co-promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing. “So what we have in this terrific main event is two proud warriors giving everything they have to take a giant step toward reach their lifelong dream. It’s going to be sensational.”   In the main supporting bout will be wildly popular South Florida street fighter turned heavyweight Erik “The Viking” Leander (11-1, 8 KOs). The heavily muscled Leander’s kill-or-be-killed style never makes for a bad fight.   Leading up the undercard is cruiserweight destroyer Yunier Dorticos (12-0, 12 KOs), the knockout assassin from Cuba currently tearing through the 200-lb ranks.   Also appearing will be heavyweight Glendy Hernandez (7-0, 3 KOs); cruiserweight Yuniesky Gonzalez (5-0, 3 KOs); lightweight Hylon Williams Jr. (14-0, 3 KOs) and welterweight Antwone Smith (20-3-1, 12 KOs) – all against opponents that are TBA.   The venue of choice for major events, the beautiful Miami Airport Convention Center has just emerged from a major re-design and is now Miami’s second largest convention and exhibition facility.   Tickets are priced at $75 ringside/$25 general admission. A limited number of VIP tables available, please call (954) 985-1155 or (786) 553-3895 to purchase.   On fight night, doors open 6:30 and the action starts 7:30. The Miami Airport Convention Center is located at 711 NW 72nd Avenue in Miami.

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