Camp’s Over, Williams Ready To Take Norton’s Title On The 21st Oct.
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On Wednesday evening, at Johnny Eames’ TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, British Cruiserweight title challenger Leon Williams completed the final sparring session of his training camp, for next Friday’s highly anticipated showdown with current Champ Rob Norton at the York Hall in Bethnal Green.
Whilst it’s not unusual for other fighters to catch as much of a sparring session as possible, it is rare for a whole gym of top class fighters, that includes the likes of Frankie Gavin, Erick Ochieng, Billy Joe Saunders, Mitchell Balker etc, and trainers such as Jimmy Tibbs, Mark Tibbs and Bryan Lawrence to halt their training regimes in order to watch the ensuing battles, which in itself speaks volumes of the intensity and quality of the session.
As the bell rang to bring the final round to a finish, the suffocating air of tension that encompassed the gym was shattered by the sound of thirty or so pairs of hands erupting into enthusiastic applause for the sensational performance.
At the very same moment Williams’, as well as co-trainers Johnny Eames and Barry Smith’s, serious expressions broke into beaming smiles, as the knowledge that the job was done and they were well and truly ready dawned on them.
Once the round of congratulations came to an end Johnny Eames just couldn’t hide his contented smile as he said, “We’ve just finished the last twelve rounds of Leon Williams sparring.
He’s sparred with three different big southpaws, who all fought in the style of Rob Norton. To be honest he dusted everyone of them up.
He’s ready, now I can’t wait ‘til fight night, Leon can’t wait ‘til fight night.
I’m really confident and looking forward to the TKO having another British Champion in the house.”
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams versus Rob Norton 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), on Friday the 21st October 2011.
Heading up the support card for this battle of the big boys will pitch Cromer, Norfolk’s Ryan Walsh against Melsham, Wiltshire’s Liam Richards for the vacant English Super Bantamweight title.
The stacked undercard also features the UK debut of unbeaten Irishman Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne, Penge’s unbeaten Welterweight Bradley Skeet,
Croydon Light Welter Danny Davis and the debut of Peckham Welterweight John Garton, all against yet to be named opponents.
Tickets, priced £40 (standard seated) and £60 (ringside) for Williams vs. Norton are available now, either direct from Leon Williams – tickets are also be available at the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA and on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com
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Wrestling Links (10-13-11)
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Former pro wrestler Tyson Tomko arrested in St. Augustine on robbery charge Florida Times-Union By Dana Treen A former professional wrestler who spent more than 10 years in the ring and became a tag team champion was charged Monday with robbery of oxycodone from a St. Augustine drug store. Tyson Tomko, 38, of St. Augustine Beach, whose real name … See all stories on this topic »
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TNA’s Bobby Roode bound for glory against Kurt Angle MiamiHerald.com Roode challenges Olympic gold medalist and pro wrestling star Kurt Angle for the world title in the main event of the Total Nonstop Action Impact Wrestling pay-per-view Bound for Glory on Sunday, Oct. 16. Many of you know Angle, one of the best amateur … See all stories on this topic »
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McMahon reaching out to women in 2012 Senate bid The Associated Press The stop in Southington was the first on McMahon’s statewide tour of women-owned businesses, and an indication of how the former professional wrestling executive plans to retool her latest Senate campaign in Connecticut after losing in 2010. … See all stories on this topic »
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Mexican wrestler Blue Demon Jr. planning a memoir Fox News Miami – Mexican wrestler Blue Demon Jr., a recent contestant on Univision reality competition “¡Mira Quien Baila!” (Look Who’s Dancing!), said he has plans to write a candid memoir. After 27 years behind the trademark mask, the adopted son of wrestling … See all stories on this topic »
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Hillsborough wrestling with trash monopoly Tbo.com Waste Management, Waste Services, Inc. and Republic Services, Inc. are set to expire in two years, By CHRISTIAN M. WADE | The Tampa Tribune For more than a decade, Hillsborough County’s garbage has been hauled away by a monopoly of three companies … See all stories on this topic » |
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Brock Lesnar returns to wrestling in WWE ’12 , WWE ’12 Xbox 360 … Since then he’s been one of the most dominating heavyweights in MMA history and is ready to bounce back into the UFC title scene after recovering from a recent surgery. Though Lesnar seems to be done with wrestling in the real world, fans … GamesRadar – News |
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UGA football practice. Ho-hum. Wrestling? `Woo, woo!’ | DogBytes … By Marc Weiszer “I think they’re wrestling down there,” Richt said. “When you hear that…somebody just got body slammed down there. I don’t know about the injury report. That may change as we speak. They have fun doing that so I hate to take that away from … DogBytes Online |
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Current Card For Saturday’s ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends … Current Card For Saturday’s ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV – Nash & mystery partner vs. Rock-N-Roll Express, more. WrestlingInc.com Pro Wrestling News |
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Lincoln Way Wrestling Club – Registration Begins — New Lenox … By Lincoln Way Wrestling Club The 2011-2012 LWWC Wrestling On-Line registration is now open. Navigate to www.lwwrestling.com and click on the “registration is now open” link located in the upper right corner of the home page. For those families not interested in paying … TribLocal – New Lenox |
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Former wrestling boss Linda McMahon grappling for female votes in … Republican party candidate Linda McMahon has started her tour of Connecticut, USA by visiting female businesswomen in Southington. Women’s Views on News |
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InterMat Wrestling – Takedown Wrestling Interview: Cody Sanderson Intermat Wrestling. REGISTER … Tech-Fall.com Guillotine Wrestlers are Warriors. TakedownWrestling Interview: Cody Sanderson. Scott Casber. 10/12/2011 … www.intermatwrestle.com/ |
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Cowboy Wrestling Begins Practice – OKLAHOMA STATE OFFICIAL … The Oklahoma State wrestling team officially opened practice for the 2011-12 season Monday with a two-hour workout in the wrestling room at Gallagher-Iba … www.okstate.com/sports/m- |
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-13-11)
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Culinary workers expand anti-UFC campaign USA Today In its latest step against the Fertitta brothers’ mixed martial arts business, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has penned a letter to Anheuser-Busch, calling on the beer company to pull its Bud Light sponsorship of UFC. The union wants Anheuser-Busch … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: A Busy Time for the Best in the Sport MMAFighting.com By Michael David Smith We mixed martial arts fans are spoiled right now. Of my Top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in MMA, seven have fought in the last two months, and the other three have fights scheduled in the next month. I don’t believe there’s ever … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA comes to Hooptown Murfreesboro Post Members of the Nemesis School of Mixed Martial Arts spent Tuesday afternoon getting ready for fight night by working on training. Itia Tirado was sparring with his coach, Nate Rice, who was wearing protective gear that covered the chest and rib area. … See all stories on this topic »
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Heden ready for MMA ring again DL-Online When Frazee native Brian Heden committed to his Mixed Martial Arts fighting career, he didn’t pull any punches. Several years ago, Heden went full bore into his fighting career after he quit his job and sold all his belongings to his roommates for $100 … See all stories on this topic »
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Palace MMA card set Fresno Bee In the co-main event of the 11-fight mixed martial arts card, Stockton’s Isaac DeJesus (9-3) will face Riverside’s Georgi Karakhanyan (16-3) for the vacant featherweight championship. Tickets:tachipalace.com, (800) 225-2277 or the Tachi Palace Gift … See all stories on this topic »
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Wednesday’s top picks from the USA TODAY network USA Today By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Book (The Fight Nerd): Review of Raw Combat: The Underground world of Mixed Martial Arts. Advice (Pro MMA Now): Six MMA training tips from strength and conditioning coach Travis Steffen. Gatekeeper? (MMA Junkie): UFC 140’s … See all stories on this topic » |
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Bangor’s Davis faces next mixed martial arts bout Saturday — Maine … By BDN staff reports Bangor’s Marcus Davis returns to mixed martial arts competition Saturday night when he takes on Massachusetts native Chuck “Cold Steel” O’Neil in the main event of the “W-1: Reloaded” card to be held at the Bank United Center located on … Bangor Daily News |
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Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings There’s no changes at the top of the Sherdog.com rankings, which means one thing for sure: at UFC 136, Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo did their jobs. www.sherdog.com/…/Sherdog- |
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FAMED ACTOR/BODYGUARD/MARTIAL ARTIST CHUCK ZITO TO APPEAR AT TEAM PALOOKA BOOTH AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON
Posted on | October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment
Ridgewood, New Jersey (USA): Team Palooka is proud to announce that Chuck Zito, a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and a longtime MMA fan, will be appearing and signing autographs at the “Joe Palooka” booth (#349) this Saturday at noon at the New York Comic-Con. An actor, writer, director, stunt man, radio show host, and all around combat sports enthusiast, Zito is well-known for his longtime support for the UFC.
In addition to appearing at the booth in support of Team Palooka, Zito is also going to be featured in a future issue of “Joe Palooka’s” sister series, “Legion of Combat.” Zito and his friends will intercede to prevent nefarious villains from interfering with a Legion of Combat match on New Jersey’s Ellis Island, located next to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
The 58 year-old Zito is quite a character. An Italian-American, the tough guy has been a bodyguard for many stars. He’s guarded Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Charles Bronson, Sylvester Stallone, Charlie Sheen, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, amongst others. Zito also ran a Hells Angels chapter at one point, and spent time as an amateur boxer and trainer. In addition, he starred in HBO’s celebrated series “Oz,” and now hosts “Chuck Zito’s View” on Howard Stern’s Sirius Satellite Radio.
“We’re going to have an awesome time at the New York Comic-Con,” says “Joe Palooka” creator Joe Antonacci. “To have guys like Mike Massenzio and Chuck Zito representing Team Palooka at our booth…it’s an honor. They both embody the toughness and character that Joe Palooka is all about.”
Chuck Zito joins UFC fighter Mike Massenzio in representing Team Palooka at the NY Comic-Con this year. Here’s the schedule:
UFC Star Mike Massenzio, after scoring a HUGE win in Saturdays UFC 136 PPV, will appear in the booth Thursday from 4-7 pm for a meet-and-greet and will sign autographs Sunday 1-3 pm
Actor (Star of HBO’s OZ), Martial Arts HOF member, stuntman, author, and director Chuck Zito is signing autographs Saturday at noon
The Fuel Fight Gear Supermodels will be in the booth Friday and Saturday from noon-3 pm to meet fans, take photos, and hand out promotional materials
The news MMA comic book fans have been waiting for was recently announced: the comic series made its world premiere with its first issue last week when “Joe Palooka” issues #1 & #2 became available for purchase for the first time anywhere. Fans can get their hands on the comic athttp://www.Palooka.com/, and hard copies of the issue will follow in early 2012.
A special 13-page FREE-VIEW is also available simply for signing up with an email address on http://www.Palooka.com/, and fans can also take advantage of a unique offer on “Joe Palooka” issues #1 and #2, which are available together for the low price of only $1.99.
The “Joe Palooka” comic series tells the story of Joe Palooka, an MMA fighter who competes in “Legion of Combat,” which is a sister comic publication. “Legion of Combat” will feature Joe Palooka and top MMA stars including “Suga” Rashad Evans, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the Blackzilians, Brendan Schaub, and the Miller brothers in team matches between fighters representing countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Brazil, Russia, Japan, China, and other nations.
For additional information (AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES) please contact:
Phil Lanides, Fight of Your Life Communications, (408) 439-3245 – phil@fightofyourlife.com
About Team Palooka
“Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat” are MMA comic books that feature action adventure stories as well as compelling MMA fight action. Created by professional ring announcer Joe Antonacci, the books are being written and drawn by an all-star team of talent known as Team Palooka. The team includes Mike Bullock as the chief writer and Fernando Perniche (both of “The Phantom fame”), who are bringing the exciting stories of Palooka and the LOC to life.
For more information on “Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat,” please visit http://www.palooka.com/
You can also “like” the Palooka Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/
Follow Joe Palooka on Twitter @TeamPalooka
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Ben Askren to Fight Jay Hieron Oct 29th in KC, He Talks to Takedown Wrestling
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Scott Casber Founder/Host Takedown Wrestling Radio and TV USA Wrestling Weekly 515-707-8657
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Amazing Wax Figure of World Champion Boxer Bernard Hopkins Created by Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (10-12-11)
Posted on | October 12, 2011 | No Comments
Two Fights Tonight On An All New Ultimate Fighter
Who will move on in the tournament? Tonight at 10pm on SPIKE (also on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada)
Jones and Machida Battle For The Light Heavyweight Title In Toronto – Tix This Week
205-lb. champ Jon Jones returns to the Octagon to face former titleholder Lyoto Machida – plus, Minotauro Nogueira looks to avenge his 2008 loss when he takes on Frank Mir, and Tito Ortiz battles Rogerio Nogueira! UFC 140 Presented by TapouT – Saturday, Dec. 10 live at Air Canada Centre in Toronto – UFC Fight Club Presale starts Thursday at 10am ET
UFC 140 VIP Packages On Sale Thursday at 10am ET
Floor seats, meet & greets, backstage tours and more! Get the ultimate experience on December 10th in Toronto! Visit vip.ufc.com to purchase
Tickets On Sale This Week For STRIKEFORCE In San Diego
Featuring Gilbert Melendez vs Jorge Masvidal for the lightweight title, Cyborg vs Hiroko Yamanaka for the women’s featherweight championship and a 205-lb. battle between Gegard Mousasi and Ovince St. Preux! Live at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego on Saturday, December 17 – UFC Fight Club presale starts tomorrow at 10am PT
TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK
Rockstar Presents STRIKEFORCE Melendez vs Masvidal UFC Fight Club Presale UFC Newsletter Presale Public On-Sale |
UFC 137 St-Pierre vs Condit on Pay-Per-View -Sat. October 29 – Las Vegas, NV UFC 138 Leben vs Munoz on SPIKE – Sat. November 5 – Birmingham, England |
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Fight Summit MMA Business Conference Extends Early Bird Ticket Discount Through October
Posted on | October 12, 2011 | No Comments
Merrick, NY (Press Release) Fight Summit MMA Business Conference announced today that they have extended their early bird discounts tickets and passes throughout the month of October. This discount was originally set to expire on October 1st, however due to high response and interest in the event the deadline was extended. Tickets for the event are going quickly, so act now to secure a spot.
Fight Summit will be held at The Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, NV December 1st and 2nd, the day after the World MMA Awards. It is the only MMA conference that is focused on the business aspect of MMA. The goal of the event is to allow for anyone involved in MMA industry to learn, grow and increase his or her company’s exposure, opportunities, and profit. The event features over 25 speakers and workshops from prominent people in the business of MMA. Some notable speakers this year included: Mike Mersch VP of business and legal affairs for the UFC, Greg Jackson of Jacksons MMA, Ed Soares of Blackhouse, Ryan Loco of Jaco Clothing, and many, many more. Additionally there are 30+ companies that have confirmed booths at the business-to-business expo taking place at the event.
Fight Summit is truly a unique opportunity for anyone involved or looking to become involved in the business aspects of MMA. It presents a venue to learn from other company’s successes in the MMA industry, and a place to share and grow ideas. For more information on the early bird special, displaying, or attending fight summit please go to www.fightsummit.com. Don’
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