TONY FERRANTE TO TAKE ON OMAR SHEIKA ON FEBRUARY 24TH AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA

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PLUS PHILLY FAVORITES GERALD NOBLES; TYRONE BRUNSON; TYRONE CRAWLEY JR AND A HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH BETWEEN JAMIE CAMPBELL AND WILLIAM MIRANDA

CHESTER, PA (JANUARY 5, 2012)—On Friday night February 24^th, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions returns to Harrahs in Chester, Pa with a potentially explosive night of boxing that will be headlined by popular Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante taking on former four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika in a Light Heavyweight bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts and is one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia.  Ferrante won his first nine professional bouts before dropping back to back bouts to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (17-0).

Ferrante has responded with three consecutive victories, with two of those coming at Harrahs in Chester.

Ferrante is coming off a first round stoppage over Joe Park last August 12^th at Harrahs in Chester.

Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey has been a mainstay at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions for sixteen years.  He won his first fourteen bouts and went on to beat former world champions Simon Brown and Glen Johnson.

Sheika challenged Joe Calzaghe, Eric Lucas; Jeff Lacy and Markus Beyer for world Super Middleweight supremacy but each time came up just a little bit short.

Sheika, 30-11 with twenty-one knockouts is on a two fight losing streak and has a bout scheduled for January 21^st against fellow Philadelphia based Light heavyweight Charles Hayward.

Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles will make his second comeback fight in a six round Heavyweight bout.

Nobles of Philadelphia has a record of 26-1 with twenty-one knockouts and will be making his first start in four years, which was a first round stoppage over Andy Sample.

Nobles holds a stoppage win over former WBA Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon and his only defeat was a controversial disqualification defeat to future WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in a bout that Nobles was ejected for low blows that appeared to be caused by Valuev’s trunks being elevated.

Nobles will be making his return on January 28^th in Philadelphia.

Also returning on the show will be boxing’s world record holder for most consecutive first round knockouts in Jr. Middleweight, Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson.

Brunson of Philadelphia will be making his first ring appearance in just over two years.

Brunson started his career with a staggering nineteen consecutive first round knockouts.  After a draw and two wins, Brunson suffered his first professional defeat when he was stopped by Carson Jones in a bout that was televised on Showtime.

Brunson’s opponent in the six round bout will be named shortly.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut in a four round Welterweight bout.

Crawley Jr. is the son of Former world title challenger Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley.

In a six round rematch of Heavyweights, Jamie Campbell will try to avenge his loss to William Miranda.

Campbell of nearby Ridley Park, Pennsylvania has a record of 3-2 with two knockouts.

Miranda, who took the first bout with Campbell on March 18^th, 2011 on less than twenty-four hours notice won a close unanimous decision victory and since then has fought five times which includes a six round unanimous decision over Lonnie Kornegay on October 21^st, 2011 in his hometown of Allentown, PA

Miranda is 4-4-1.

More bouts will be announced shortly.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

Demetrius Andrade vs. Derek Ennis NABO Junior Middleweight Championship Mohegan Sun Arena ● Uncasville, CT ● Feb. 10, 2012

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U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade headlines Feb. 10 ESPN FNF show vs. Derek Ennis NABO Junior Middleweight Title Fight at Mohegan Sun   BRONX, NY (January 5, 2012) — Star Boxing will once again showcase one of the most promising boxers in the world, undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, February 10 against rugged Philadelphian Derek “Pooh” Ennis in a 10-round bout for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (“NABO”) junior middleweight title, headlining an ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.   “We’re excited to be going back to beautiful Mohegan Sun for another ESPN Friday Night Fights show with Demetrius Andrade, one of the top young boxers in the world, headlining what will be a very entertaining and competitive card,” Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia said. “This is going to be a breakout year for Demetrius, who will be fighting close to his family, friends and fans in Providence. Ennis is a tough Philadelphia fighter who figures to give Demetrius the toughest test of his young pro career.”   “We love fight night at Mohegan Sun Arena and it’s a perfect fit when there is an exciting card like this one in our building,” added Thomas L. Cantone, Mohegan Sun, Vice President Sports and Entertainment.   One of the most gifted all-around boxers, Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) has been favorably compared to a younger, heavier Floyd Mayweather, Jr. because of their similar styles, featuring lightning-quick feet and hands, superior defensive acumen and dominant victories. In Demetrius’ five fights that have gone the distance, for example, he has won 30 of 34 rounds on the scorecards.   The 23-year-old Andrade, fighting only a short drive from his Providence home, was a 2007 World amateur champion who will be fighting for the seventh time on ESPN. In his last two fights, the slick southpaw pitched a near shutout in August en route to a 10-round unanimous decision against veteran Grady Brewer, winner of The Contender II television reality series, and stopped former world title challenger Saul Duran after three rounds last September in Manchester, New Hampshire.   Andrade is rapidly climbing the ratings ladder, ranked in the top 15 of all four major governing bodies: No. 9 by the World Boxing Organization (“WBO”), No. 11 by the International Boxing Federation (“IBF”), No. 13 by the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) and No. 15 by the World Boxing Association (“WBA”).   The Cape Verdean descent star-in-the-making faces his stiffest test to date as a professional in Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs), a former USBA title-holder who is rated No. 9 by the IBF.   Ennis’ most notable wins were by 12-round decisions in 2009 against world title challenger Ermosele Albert (22-3-1) for the vacant USBA belt and a year later versus Gabriel Rosada (14-4) in a USBA title defense.   Andrade is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.   The winner of the Andrade-Ennis fight will better position himself for a world title shot against WBO titlist Zaurbek Baysangurov (26-1, 20 KOs), of Russia.   Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com.   The Feb. 10 co-feature and undercard bouts will soon be announced.   For more information go online to www.starboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com.   ABOUT STAR BOXING: Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website atwww.starboxing.com.

Wrestling Links (1-5-12)

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Top 5 Wrestlers to Break Out in Ring of Honor Wrestling in 2012 Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 6 hours, 26 minutes ago Ring of Honor Wrestling begins 2012 coming off a strong pay-per-view and the company needs to get off to a fast start if they want to enjoy a successful year. The ten-year old wrestling promotion went … See all stories on this topic »

Junior wrestler a woman among boys Boston Herald By Dan Ventura / Hot Shots NORTH ANDOVER — Tami Coughlin gave in to her daughter Danielle’s desire to sign up for wrestling with one stipulation — no quitting. A regular performer for a North Andover team with two straight Division 2 state titles, … See all stories on this topic »

Kaukauna wrestlers look to learn from national competition at Cheesehead … Appleton Post Crescent KAUKAUNA — Ask Scott VanDeLoo the first thing that pops in his mind when he hears the word “Cheesehead,” and the Kaukauna wrestler isn’t going to tell you it’s a funny yellow foam rubber wedge worn on heads during Packers games. … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling Insider: Spartans get some firepower back Dekalb Daily Chronicle By JAMES NOKES – sports@daily-chronicle.com With a Northern Illinois Big 12 East dual at Morris on Thursday and the Sycamore Tournament this weekend, Spartans’ wrestlers have a six-match weekend. Which makes Sycamore’s return to health even more … See all stories on this topic »

High school wrestling: Merrill eyes return to state tournament Wausau Daily Herald The Bluejays have nine seniors on this year’s team and are aiming for their first trip to the WIAA state team wrestling tournament since 2006. / (Xai Kha/Wausau Daily Herald) MERRILL — Merrill last qualified for the WIAA state team wrestling … See all stories on this topic »

High school wrestling: Penn pins down Mishawaka at last South Bend Tribune By JIM MEENAN South Bend Tribune MISHAWAKA –– The last time Penn’swrestling team beat Mishawaka in a dual was back in 1999. That was so long ago Penn’s current wrestling coach, Brad Harper, was wrestling for the Cavemen during his senior year in high … See all stories on this topic »      South Bend Tribune

Hopewell Valley wrestling tops Nottingham The Times of Trenton – NJ.com By Nick Condit Enlarge Martin Griff / The Times In the 106 pound bout, Nottingham’s Josh Magee (top) and Hopewell Valley ‘s Jackson Place battle during a wrestlingmatch held at Hopewell Valley on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Magee won 6-5. … See all stories on this topic »      The Times of Trenton – NJ.com

Bayonne High wrestlers have an ‘awesome day’ against Hudson Catholic — win 12 … NJ.com (blog) By Jose Ortiz Things could not have gone much better for the Bayonne wrestling team at home on Senior Night last night, as the Bees had their way with visiting Hudson Catholic and rolled to a 66-12 win. With a lineup filled with first-year varsity … See all stories on this topic »      NJ.com (blog)

Wrestler Jerry Granillo optimistic about 2012 season The Desert Sun Cathedral City High School’s Jerry Granillo (left) competes against Joy Cole of Mission Viejo in the 152-pound weight class during the La Quinta Wrestling Invitational. Granillo won the match. Omar Ornelas/Mydesert Coming off an injury-plagued year, … See all stories on this topic »

Indiana Sr. Matt Powless Finishes Strong at Scuffle, Talks to Takedown Wrestling

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TDR LIVE Fri 84th Meeting of Illinois and Purdue, Sat Show stars Hinkel & More

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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-5-12)

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MMA Analysis: Brock Lesnar Retiring, Cesar Gracie’s Role and More Opposing Views With his post fight announcement that he was retiring from MMA, Lesnar leaves a lot of unanswered questions that will slowly but surely be answered with time. Brock is a phenomenal athlete and whether you love him or hate him; you watched him. … See all stories on this topic »      Opposing Views

Haywire’s Gina Carano and her greatest (and not so greatest) MMA hits MMAmania.com Former Elite XC standout Gina Carano — once regarded as the “face” of female mixed martial arts(MMA) — has not stepped into the cage since her disastrous title bout against Brazilian powerhouse Cristiane Santos back in 2009. … See all stories on this topic »

Keith Jardine looks to pick up title as he returns to MMA spotlight Winnipeg Free Press The veteran mixed martial arts fighter said he hit rock-bottom in December 2010 when he beat Francisco France before 100 people in the Dominican Republic. “It was incredible,” Jardine said. “Man, no timekeepers, no proper rounds. … See all stories on this topic »

Loretta Hunt: Rousey eyes Strikeforce titles as she tries to build on breakout … SI.com When it came time to choose between joining the US Coast Guard (Rousey wanted to be a rescuer) or pursuing a mixed martial arts career, Rousey took the latter option. She began working with wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaches at the Glendale … See all stories on this topic »

Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Opens Gym in Rock Hill Patch.com By Denise Bertacchi Tyron “T-Wood” Woodley, is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and owner of ATT Evolution gym in Rock Hill. ATT Evolution Tyron Woodley, a professional mixed martial arts fighter and contender for the Strikeforce … See all stories on this topic »

MMA: Why Constant Fighter Injuries Harm the Sport Bleacher Report As the UFC starts the year off with the FOX network, Mixed Martial Arts, as a whole, will enter a critical point in the sport’s short history. MMA has been one of the largest-growing sports in the world. With the FOX deal, the sport is hoping to reach … See all stories on this topic »      Bleacher Report

UFC 142’s Mendes more than ready for champ Aldo, no matter what Maynard says MMAjunkie.com Mendes, who’s four years into pro MMA with 11 fights to his name, strongly disagrees. “Maynard saying that he doesn’t think that I’m ready for a title shot – I don’t know why Maynard’s saying anything about anyone,” Mendes (11-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) said … See all stories on this topic »      MMAjunkie.com

CM Punk to Walk Out with Chael Sonnen: Fan’s View Yahoo! Sports I’m sure there will be plenty of mixed martial arts fans that won’t like the idea of a professional wrestler hanging around “pure” fighters, but there are plenty of worst relationships that could happen. The two sports go hand-in-hand, … See all stories on this topic »

TNA Pro Wrestler Training for Bellator Yahoo! Sports I’ve been a fan of pro wrestling much longer than I have mixed martial arts. And as much as I think the cross promotion among the two companies would benefit TNA, I just think it would totally crush Bellators legitimacy. Note: This article was written … See all stories on this topic »      Yahoo! Sports

MTV’s ‘Caged’ follows Shreveport-area MMA fighters Alexandria Town Talk Provided SHREVEPORT — A new MTV reality show called “Caged” will follow the lives of Shreveport-area amateur mixed martial arts fighters on their quest for success in the ring. Cast members include Daniel Payne, Matt “Danger” Schnell, … See all stories on this topic »

THOMAS “CORNFLAKE” LAMANNA COMES HOME TO HEADLINE AT NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

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NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY (January 4, 2012)—On Friday night, February 17^th, Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a special night of boxing at Nutley High School as undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna returns to his childhood home to compete in the main event.

LaManna will take part in a six round bout.

LaManna of Millville, New Jersey spent the first seven years of his life in Nutley and will look to make a happy homecoming on February 17^th.

The twenty year –old LaManna has a perfect mark of 6-0 with four knockouts and has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his seventh fight in just over a year.

The highlight of LaManna’s fledgling career was his victory over Josh Williams as he captured the BAM Youth title on September 14^th in Newark, New Jersey.

On December 16^th, LaManna traveled to Batesville, Arkansas where he scored a second round knockout over Ivory Joyner.

Some of the best talent in the Northern New Jersey area has been assembled that will be part of an entertaining undercard.

Once-beaten and popular Heavyweight John Lennox will see action in a six round bout.

Lennox of Carteret, New Jersey has a record of 8-1 with four knockouts will be making his second appearance of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled for January 13^th in Philadelphia against Riley Brooks.

Lennox, who will be fighting for the eighth time in eight months, scored a third round stoppage over Jeramiah Witherspoon on December 17^th in Atlantic City.

Richard Pierson of Paterson, New Jersey will take part in a six round Middleweight bout.

Pierson has a record of 9-2 with six knockouts and has some impressive victories over the likes of Curtis Jones (2-0-1); Ray Smith (7-1); Jimmy Campbell (10-1); Jamaal Davis (7-3) and his last bout when he knocked out previously undefeated Raynaldo Rodriguez (5-0O in the first round back on June 24^th, 2010 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Seeing action in a six round Jr. Lightweight bout will be undefeated Polish sensation Kamil Lasczyk

Lasczyk, who now resides in North Bergen, New Jersey, has a record of 6-0 with five knockouts and won his first five bouts in the United States before going home to Poland to stop Istavan Paszti in one round on December 3^rd.

Undefeated Middleweight John Thompson will see action in a four round bout.

Thompson of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 3-0 with one knockout.

This will be Thompson’s second bout of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled with Aaron Williams on January 13^th in Philadelphia.

Thompson is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Anthony Abrams on November 18^th in Wyomissing, PA.

Also seeing action in separate four round bouts will be debuting Middleweight Godson Noel of Newark, NJ; Jr. Middleweight Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) and Heavyweight Aaron Kinch (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing cost $100 for VIP (which includes a buffet dinner) and $40 General Admission.

There will be discounted tickets for Students and seniors and all tickets can be purchased at the following places:

Elite Heat Boxing Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Newark, NJ
862 772-2532

White Oak Barber Shop
83 Union Ave.
Nutley, NJ
973-661-3334

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Nutley High School is located at 300 Franklin Ave.

*Official Press Release for the United Mixed Martial Arts Organization*

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This isn’t just another Athletic Program… This is MMA.

MMAconnects Inc. is pleased to announce the formation of the United Mixed Martial Arts Organization (EIN #: 45-4046081). An International 501c3, founded in Roswell, Georgia, the U.M.M.A.O. is the organization responsible for the development and implementation of informative, encouraging, organized, unified, sanctioned, insured and fully sponsored Mixed Martial Arts Programs in schools, colleges and universities throughout the world.

The United Mixed Martial Arts Organization, in conjunction with MMAconnects Inc, is offering fully sponsored, unified, organized, sanctioned, informative, encouraging and insured Mixed Martial Arts Programs to every school, college and university. Our Programs, curriculum written by Adam Singer of The Hardcore Gym in Athens, Georgia, will also serve as a feeder Program for MMASF’s Team USA MMA and will provide thousands of jobs for our Military veterans through Hire Heroes USA.

Mixed Martial Arts has come a long way during it’s 18 years on US soil. It’s because of the dedication and hard work that the UFC, other reputable promotion companies and the sanctioning bodies have done to legitimize this elite sport, that we are able to have made this announcement today. Thank you.

“Whether you do it for fitness, self-discipline, just for fun or to feed your family, MMA is not just a sport, it’s a way of life.” – Gianni Cerretani, COO, MMAconnects Inc.

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