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Boxing Links (1-12-12)
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Boxing to scrap computerised scoring after London Olympics Times of India LONDON: A computerised scoring system designed for the boxing competition at the London 2012 Olympics will be scrapped after the Games as the sport’s governing body seeks to encourage fighters to win with style. International Amateur Boxing Association … See all stories on this topic »
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Muhammad Ali at 70: We’ll never see his likes again, says Frank Bruno Scottish Daily Record That’s why Frank will put aside his beliefs that technology has contributed towards boxing’s decline in standards and sit glued to TV next week. ESPN Classic will screen a full day’s worth of programmes to commemorate Ali’s 70th birthday on Tuesday, … See all stories on this topic »
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Timothy Goodall: Longtime boxing trainer dies at 78 Tulsa World Timothy Goodall Jr.: The longtime Houston boxing trainer, who had lived and coached in Tulsa for the last 15 years – most notably for Tulsa fighter Mikey Burnett – discovered that boxing was a good vehicle for helping steer troubled youths straight. … See all stories on this topic »
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San Francisco Fitness Gym, Polk Street Boxing Gym, Will Hold a Four-Week … San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Polk Street Boxing Gym will be holding a four-week fitness boxing boot camp beginning on Jan. 16 at 6 am San Francisco fitness gym, Polk Street Boxing Gym is announcing a four-week fitness boot camp to help ring in the New Year. … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxer joins village superstore fight Reading Post By Linda Fort A leading boxer is throwing his weight behind a campaign to fight a new shopping centre and housing estate in Burghfield Common. Darren Langley, GB Commonwealth GamesBoxing silver medalist, has thrown his hat into the ring with the … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Kenny won’t fight Groves in Edinburgh Scotsman Edinburgh’s Kenny Anderson’s hopes of challenging George Groves for the British super-middleweight title in the Capital have been dashed after top promoter Frank Warren won the purse bids to stage the fight in London on March 3. … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing card comes to Santa Paula Ventura County Star By Francisco Salazar The last time Ventura County fight fans enjoyed professional boxing live was almost five years ago. Since then, fans have traveled to Los Angeles, the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, or even Las Vegas to satisfy their boxing … See all stories on this topic »
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Where the boxing fans have a voice SaddoBoxing.com By Boxing Press January 12th, 2012 All Press Releases Cruiserweight hopefuls Joell Godfrey and Henry Namauu will square off Saturday, January 21 in the ten round main event of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 85” from the Emerald Queen Casino. … See all stories on this topic »
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Chambers vs Liakhovich: Fighters Discuss First NBC Sports Show in Philly Bad Left Hook The debut of the Main Events boxing series on NBC Sports is coming up quickly on January 21, headlined by a heavyweight bout between contender Eddie Chambers and former titlist Sergei Liakhovich, with scrappers Gabriel Rosado and Jesus Soto Karass in a … See all stories on this topic » |
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Boxing Judges, Not Jurors | BoxingInsider.com – Boxing | Boxing News By Staff By Barry Lindenman We are called judges. We are not jurors. Fights that go to a decision are decided by judges, not jurors. What is meant by that is that. BoxingInsider.com |
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Boxing star Mayweather to Pacquiao: Step up, Punk – Yahoo! News From Yahoo! News: Unbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather issued a challenge to boxing rival Manny Pacquiao, daring the Filipino icon to “Step up Punk” in a … news.yahoo.com/boxing-star- |
Cote vs Herrera postponed
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“We are less than a month out of the most important fight in Pier-Olivier’s career and he could not train adequately in the gym. He wasn’t feeling well. I really do not want to speculate what could be wrong with him until he undergoes the necessary medical tests. The first doctor he saw told him he has to stop training and rest. Until we know more we are following his recommendations” states Cote’s trainer Mr. Francois Duguay.
InterBox President Jean Bedard is disappointed for boxing fans across the world. This is the first time InterBox has to postpone an important fight, but the health and security of all InterBox athletes is of the utmost importance to him. “My primary responsibility is to protect our athletes. We had a very bad experience in the past with health issues related to Lucian Bute and we certainly do not want to repeat this same error. We await the results of Cote’s medical exams before reevaluating the situation. Hopefully it is minor and we can sit with Thompson Boxing Promotions and SHOWTIME to discuss another date” states Jean Bedard.
Pier-Olivier Cote is equally disappointed with this sudden turn of events. “I was really looking forward to fighting Herrera on February 3rd. This is the first time in my 18 fights that such a situation arises. I will follow the recommendations of the doctor and undergo every test that I have to. My goal right now is to get better and return stronger than ever. I would like to thank my promoter for supporting me during this difficult time”.
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Wrestling Links (1-12-12)
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TNA Wrestling to make impact at Wembley Arena MiamiHerald.com Top-rated Challenge TV show TNA Impact Wrestling will be recorded at London’s Wembley Arena later this month – the first time the company has filmed the program outside the United States. TNA Impact Wrestling superstars including Sting, Kurt Angle, … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling: Redwood Invitational looks to gain in stature Visalia Times-Delta James M. Mohs For a period of time, the Redwood Invitational was one of the crown jewels ofwrestling tournaments in the Central Valley. But as years have gone by, other wrestlinginvitationals have looked to pass it by and with it has gone the depth … See all stories on this topic »
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Female Massachusetts wrestler competes against only boys, beats almost all of them Yahoo! Sports (blog) By Cameron Smith By Cameron Smith | Prep Rally – 3 minutes 59 seconds ago In March of 2011, Cassy Herkelman made national news when she earned a spot in the Iowa state wrestling tournament … and then became the first ever female to win an Iowa state … See all stories on this topic »
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Jacks wrestlers profit from forfeits against Beavers Longview Daily News Woodland outscored RA Long by 19 team points in contested wrestling matches Wednesday, but four Beaver forfeits gave the Lumberjacks a 36-31 dual-meet victory and a 2-0 record in the Greater St. Helens 2A League. Only two RA Long wrestlers beat their … See all stories on this topic »
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High school wrestling: Whitford’s return to St. Johns boosts Redwings Lansing State Journal Ben Whitford (left) of St. Johns takes down Curtiss Brownell of Grand Ledge during their 145-pound match at the Don Johnson Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 10 at Eastern’s Don Johnson Fieldhouse. Whitford won in a decision. / Kevin W. Fowler/For the … See all stories on this topic »
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North High wrestlers charged in hazing incident Sioux City Journal SIOUX CITY — Four members of the North High School wrestling team face misdemeanor charges for an alleged hazing incident involving another team member, officials said Wednesday. The incident is the third involving an Iowa prep wrestling program in … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling: Settembrino reaches milestone in Ketcham win Poughkeepsie Journal Varsity Club Weekly 1/4/12: The Journal’s weekly high school sports talk show visits Roy C. Ketcham High School to talk to Indians wrestling coach Joe Warren and 120-pound wrestler Mark Settembrino about the upcoming Ketcham tournament. … See all stories on this topic »
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Wildcat Wrestlers Lose 1st NCCC Match Patch.com The Suffield Wildcats wrestling team fell to the Somers Spartans 42-36, the team’s first conference loss of the season. By Jeff Bentz Suffield captian Ryan Hunihan takes control in his match against Somers’ Aaron Fay. Pete D’Ostuni In an exciting and … See all stories on this topic »
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High school wrestling: Grand Ledge defeats Eastern, takes lead in CAAC Blue Lansing State Journal It took every one of the 14 weight classes for Grand Ledge and Eastern to decide their wrestlingdual on Wednesday. The two teams entered the meet undefeated in the CAAC Blue and the winner would be a clear favorite to win the conference. … See all stories on this topic » |
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In Tiff With Google, Twitter Turns to Wrestling By Sarah Kessler Twitter general counsel Alex Macgillivray used the search term @WWE to explain why Google’s latest search feature is a bad idea. Mashable! |
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Intensity | MMA Fan Fest | Flowrestling | Flowrestling Chael gives an interesting outlook on intensity and ” one-upping” your opponent. MMA Fan Fest. www.flowrestling.org/coverage/ |
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JOEY EYE BOXING PROMOTIONS HONORED AS PHILADELPHIA BOXING PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
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PHILADELPHIA (January 12, 2012)—At this past Sunday’s annual “Salute To Philly Boxing” Awards Dinner, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions was selected at the 2011 Philadelphia Promoter of the Year.
Joey Eye Boxing, which has been promoting fights for the better part of a decade, made a big splash in 2011 by promoting five big events at Harrahs in Chester and signed two of the most popular fighters in the area in Tony Ferrante and Victor Vasquez.
“I would like to thank everyone for this award”, said promoter Joey “Eye” Intrieri.
“I want to thank my partner David Feldman, matchmaker Nick Tiberi, PR man Marc Abrams as well Victor and Tony”
“We have some great plans for 2012 and February looks to be a huge month as Victor is fighting Dorin Spivey on February 4th in Atlantic City. When Victor wins that fight, he will be ranked by the WBA and will be this close to fighting for world title”
“On February 24th, we are back at Harrahs where Tony will be fighting in his biggest fight when he takes on former world title challenger Omar Sheika. When these guys win these fights, it puts us in position for some major things”
Tickets for February 24th at Harrahs can be purchased 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
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USA Wrestling stories & update – Jan. 11
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Greetings – Each week this year, from now through the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City and the Summer Olympic Games in London, England, USA Wrestling will send a short email, with updates on the sport as well as story ideas on our athletes and activities. The idea is to make them brief and timely, allowing media to do necessary follow-up as appropriate. Let us know how else we can help you.
Current news items
- U.S. women to compete in Mongolia and Russia in January
http://www.themat.com/section.
- Metcalf, Mocco win international bouts during intermission of Iowa v Oklahoma State dual
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- Cliff Keen WC’s Jimmy Kennedy making big gains in freestyle
http://www.themat.com/section.
- Team USA mentors Denver high school students on being champions in life
http://www.themat.com/section.
Things to watch ahead
- National Team Training Camps in Colorado Springs in January – Camps for all three Olympic style programs set at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in January, in addition to regular resident athlete practices.
- Competitions which will feature U.S. athletes in the month ahead include:
– January 14-15 – Mongolia Open, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (W)
– January 21 – Guelph Open, Guelph, Canada (W)
– January 27 – 29 – Ivan Yarygin Memorial, Krasnoyarsk, Russia (FS/W)
– January 28 – Kiki Cup – duals; Colorado Springs, Colo. (GR)
– January 28 – WCWA Women College Nationals, King College, Tenn. (OTrials qualifier)
– Feb. 2 –4 – Dave Schultz Memorial, Colorado Springs, Colo. (GR/FS/W)
This week’s USA Wrestling Story Ideas
(more detailed information available)
- 2008 World champion and Olympian Clarissa Chun hungry for more gold – Hawaii native Clarissa Chun had a breakthrough year in 2008, winning a World gold medal and placing fifth at the Olympic Games at 48 kg. She has continued to excel, making two more World Teams, with a 2011 World fifth place. One of the veterans on Women’s Team USA, Chun is seeking to be the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling.
- World champion and soldier Dremiel Byers has 3 World medals but seeks Olympic gold – Dremiel Byers, North Carolina native and member of the Army World Class Athlete program, won a World gold in 2002, a World silver in 2009 and a World bronze in 2007 at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. He also made the 2008 Olympic team but fell short of a medal. Byers remains No. 1 in the USA with eyes focused on London and another chance for an Olympic medal. An interesting fact – Byers, who serves in the Army, was born on September 11.
- Will Chun or Bernard be the first two-time U.S. Olympian in women’s wrestling – Clarissa Chun and Ali Bernard were teammates on the 2008 Beijing Olympic team in women’s freestyle, both placing fifth. Women’s wrestling was added to the Olympics in 2004 with four weight classes and no U.S. woman has made two teams. Both Chun and Bernard are No. 1 in the USA going into 2012 Olympic Trials process. Can they become the first repeat team members?
- Son of Olympic coach, Reece Humphrey seeks his own Olympic glory – 2011 U.S. Freestyle World Team member Reece Humphrey is adding to a family legacy. His dad, Jim Humphrey, was a 1977 World silver medalist in freestyle, and head coach of the 1988 U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestling team. Both were stars at Ohio State. A two-time University World medalist, Reece was ninth at the 2011 World Championships at 60 kg/132 lbs. Reece, an Indiananative, enters the Olympic year at No. 1, and looks to get a medal of his own.
- “Flying Squirrel” inventor Ellis Coleman seeks spot on the Olympic Team – One of the most popular sports videos in 2011 was the Flying Squirrel move from U.S. Greco-Roman star Ellis Coleman during the 2011 Junior World Greco-Roman Championships. Illinois native Coleman jumped over top of his Iranian opponent, landed and threw him for three points. Captured on Romanian TV, the video had over 4.5 million views on YouTube. Coleman dropped in weight and is a top Olympic hopeful at 60 kg/132 lbs. where he won titles this fall at the Sunkist Kids International and the New York Athletic Club International.
Wrestling Clippings
NY POST: Kurt Angle seeks spot on Olympic Team
STAR TRIBUNE: Concussions force U’s Deitchler to end wrestling career
Media Credential applications for download
U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling Media Application (Iowa City, April 21-22)
http://www.themat.com/events/
2012 USA Wrestling National Events Media Application (all major events on one form)
http://www.themat.com/events/
USA Wrestling Communications Staff
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UNDEFEATED MIKEY FARAGON TO HEADLINE ON JANUARY 19TH ON GFL
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Plus undefeated sensation Glen Tapia, Travis Peterkin and Anthony Young to see action on LIVE broadcast
NEW YORK (JANUARY 11, 2012)—On Thursday night January 19th, a great night of boxing will be streamed LIVE all over the world as Greg Cohen Promotions presents Championship boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York.
The night of boxing begins at 7:30 pm for a price of just $9.99 and can be ordered when clicking:
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In the main event, popular Mikey Faragon will see action in the six round main event.
Faragon of Guilderland, New York has been perfect with a record of 16-0 with seven knockouts and is a very exciting fighter that has amassed a great fan base in the New York area.
This will be Faragon’s second appearance on GFL.TV and first since a six round unanimous decision over Albert Amaro on July 31st, 2009.
Faragon is coming off his most impressive win to date as he stopped Ira Terry (24-5) on August 5th.
Fighting in the six round co-feature will be one of the top prospects in the country as Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia risks his perfect mark against Ishwar Amador in a Jr. Middleweight bout.
Tapia of Passaic, New Jersey has a record of 12-0 with six knockouts and has appeared on some of the biggest cards in the world over the past few years.
Tapia has appeared on the big stage at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk and Madison Square Garden and has beat the likes of James Winchester and in his last bout, Tapia scored an explosive second round knockout over highly regarded Mike Ruiz as part of the Miguel Cotto – Antonio Margarito undercard in Madison Square Garden.
The Jr. Middleweight prospect, who gained a world wide reputation as being one of the toughest sparring partners that pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao has had in recent time, will be making his second appearance on GFL.TV
Amador of Mira Loma, California has a record of 11-9 with six knockouts has not had it easy as he turned pro against 12-0 contender Eric Regan. Amador has faced four undefeated opponents plus former world title challenger Shibata Flores. Amador holds a win over then 19-4 Alvaro Ayala.
Popular New Area Jr. Middleweight Tommy “Razor” Rainone (16-4, 4 KO’s) will see action in a six round bout against Sean Wilson (6-5, 5 KO’s) of Nebraska.
In a six round female special attraction, Diana Prazak (9-1, 7 KO’s) of Australia will be making her American debut against Lucia Larcinese (4-8) of Montreal in a Super Featherweight bout.
Good looking Light Heavyweight prospect Travis Peterkin (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY takes on Ralph Johnson (0-2) of Massachusetts.
Anthony “Juice” Young (2-0, 1 KO) of Atlantic City will see action in a four round Welterweight bout.
Lightweight Nicky DeMarco (3-2, 2 KO’s) will be making his return in a four round bout.
Rounding out the card will be Jr. Middleweight Noel Godson, who will make his pro debut against Tony Harvey (0-3)
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KELL BROOK VS. MATTHEW HATTON – PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
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Kell Brook: This fight has been a long time coming but I am just so pleased that we’re going to get it on – I want to prove on March 17 that I’m the number one Welterweight in Britain. Matthew is a proven fighter and as tough as they come and the Hatton’s have done so much for boxing. But this feels like my big night and it’s a dream come true to be headlining the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield. I remember watching Johnny Nelson and Ryan Rhodes fighting in The Full Monty back in 1997, and now it’s my turn to be the big draw – I can’t wait.
Matthew Hatton: I always knew that Kell and I would fight. I’ve got nothing but respect for Kell and there’s no doubt that he’s a real talent, but I am peaking at the right time and we’ll see just how talented he is on fight night. There’s local rivalry there with the War of the Roses but for me, this is truly a fight with worldwide significance as we are two of the best Welterweights in the World. I want to prove that I am the number one Welterweight in Britain but talk is cheap and on March 17 we will have a definite answer.
Eddie Hearn: This is the sort of fight that I love to be involved in – a classic British battle between two great fighters. I fully expect this to catch the imagination of fight fans and the general public and really be something very big when we get to fight night. We talked to World champions for Kell but nothing that was put on the table excited me as much as this fight.
Ray Hatton: The fight was talked about a year ago but that was too soon. Kell is a fabulous talent but he’d been too inactive. He’s been impressive in his last fights and Sky Sports see a winner in him so the time is right now for this fight to happen.
Hatton’s trainer Bob Shannon: Matthew will be in great shape on March 17 and this is a fight that will be won by who gets their tactics right. I know Kell well and I will live and breathe Kell Brook from now until fight night. He is a proper talent but this is a real test to see just how talented he is.
Brook’s trainer Dominic Ingle: Bob is right – this fight is all about the tactics. Kell has Plan A and that’s to win, so Matthew will have to have Plan A, B and C to cause Kell problems. But I’m very pleased Matthew has taken the fight, a lot of other fighters would have turned this down and gone for a World title fight. But he recognises that this is a massive fight, Bob has got him in great shape and I am excited that we are getting it on.
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