HOW THEY PICK ’EM: EXPERTS LEANING TOWARD MARES OVER AGBEKO IN ANOTHER EXCITING, TIGHT FIGHT
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This Saturday, Dec. 3, Live at 9 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®
At Honda Center In Anaheim, Calif.
NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2011) – Boxing’s “little guys” tend to produce some of the most exciting fights and this Saturday, Dec. 3, doesn’t look to be an exception when Abner Mares defends his International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Bantamweight Championship titles against former two-time IBF 118-pound world champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
So, who will be victorious in the much-discussed, highly anticipated rematch mandated by the IBF?
Will it be the younger, quicker Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs) who won a disputed 12-round majority decision over Agbeko (28-3, 22KOs) in a smashing yet controversial slugfest last Aug. 13 on SHOWTIME?
Or will it be Agbeko, a gritty, determined veteran who came on strongly in the second half of the controversial first bout despite getting smacked several times with apparent low blows that were never called?
Those who participated in a SHOWTIME Media Prediction Poll gave a clear edge to Mares, who was tabbed to triumph on 33of the 46 predictions.
Two picked Mares to win by knockout; however, almost all the others expect to see another competitive and thrilling match. Major sports books and wagering websites agree with the media as Mares (-165) is a slight favorite.
How the media see the eagerly awaited 12-round matchup:
Bob Velin, USA Today, (Mares): “I see Mares being the stronger and quicker fighter, who will be going to the head this time instead of the body to avoid the low blows. While Agbeko will block more of Mares’ punches, Mares will take a punch to give two. I believe Mares will outwork the Ghanaian and win by unanimous decision. Mares has been training for a year to fight Agbeko and he’s ready to move on with the bantamweight title and up to 122 pounds.’’
Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, (Mares): “I thought Mares clearly exhibited stronger skills in the first bout. With a strong hometown advantage, the younger fighter should be able to reaffirm what happened in August…. Mares wins by decision, 116-112.’’
Tim Smith, New York Daily News, (Agbeko): “If Agbeko’s protective cup is strong enough…he should be able to bang out a unanimous decision against a game Mares. It’s a good fight either way.’’
Robert Morales, Los Angeles Daily News/LANG Newspapers, (Mares): “I expect this to be a hotly contested bout, but I also expect Mares to win a unanimous decision. His youth and overall ability will serve him well in this one. He wasn’t able to enjoy his first major world title because of the low-blow controversy, and he’s aching to enjoy his first defense without any lingering questions.’’
Kevin Iole, Yahoo, (Mares): “I think Mares will have learned from the first fight. He will continue to go to the body but will eliminate the fouls. The fouls impacted Mares’ game as much as Agbeko’s in their first fight. If Mares can avoid getting into that kind of trouble again he will control the fight and win a unanimous decision.’’
Eric Raskin, Grantland.com/ESPN.com/TheSwee
Mark Whicker, Orange County Register, (Mares): “Mares wins a decision, as long as he stays north of the Rio Grande.’’
Marcus Henry, New York Newsday, (Mares): “The low blows notwithstanding, Mares is still the better fighter. But whether he will try to take it to Agbeko early depends on his mind set. If Mares is weary of losing a point for a low blow, he’ll probably tread lightly early on, which should give Agbeko an advantage in the first few rounds. The question is, will Agbeko take advantage of it? If Agbeko gets overzealous and careless in his attack, Mares will use that against him. Mares takes a decision, 115-113.’’
Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, http://queensberry-rules.com, (Agbeko): “Overlooked in all the controversy over Mares’ below-the-belt barnstorming is that Agbeko pretty well figured out Mares late in the fight, and unlike in the past when that happened to him, Mares couldn’t counteract it. This fight boils down to whether Agbeko can take that winning stratagem and make it work for him from the start (at his advanced age, it’s a fair question whether he can) and whether Mares can work up some new solution to what Agbeko showed him in the second half of the first fight (at his young age, it’s a tantalizing possibility). Give me Agbeko by close decision this time in a taut thriller.’’
Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, (Mares): “In another closely contested fight, I think Mares will utilize a bit more movement to defeat Agbeko in a 12 round decision that will be hotly debated. And yes, I think Mares will still dig to the body in an effort to slow down King Kong.”
David Avila, Riverside Press-Enterprise, (Mares): “Mares is younger, has a good plan of attack and is undefeated. He’ll win a unanimous decision.’’
Lyle Fitzsimmons, SportsNetwork.com, (Mares): “Mares’ frenetic body work, legal or otherwise, will once again be the deciding factor in a competitive fight, with a clearer result. Mares wins a unanimous decision.’’
Damian Calhoun, Orange County Register, (Mares): “If the second fight between these two is anything like the first, the fans are in for a treat. Mares will be out to prove that he’s not a dirty fighter. Agbeko will be out for revenge and that makes for what should be an entertaining clash. In the end, I expect Mares to keep his punches up, affording him to pull out a close victory.’’
Leighton Ginn, Desert-Sun, (Agbeko): “Agbeko is the better fighter above the belt. If the rules are enforced, Agbeko wins a decision.’’
Kieran Mulvaney, ESPN.com/Reuters, (Mares): “Take out the controversy, and the first fight was a closely fought, high-class contest. But it may have been Agbeko’s last, best chance. This time the more versatile Mares does enough, including working the legal parts of Agbeko’s body, to take a unanimous decision that will be close again, but nonetheless clear.’’
Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, (Mares): “I think the young titleholder has a better handle on fighting the dangerous veteran and will do just enough to narrowly outpoint Agbeko on all three scorecards and win unanimously.’’
Don Stewart, ESPN The Magazine, (Mares): “I picked Agbeko to win the first fight, but this time it’s about which guy will be better than the first fight. Mares has had three tough fights in a row and is accustomed to this level now, while Agbeko has likely peaked. I can see Mares unanimously winning by 116-112.”
Michael Woods, ESPN.com, TheSweetScience.com, (Mares): “He’s (Mares) the faster, fresher younger guy. Expect Mares’ work rate to outdo Agbeko’s. He doesn’t need to go low to get it done. He’ll take a unanimous decision this time out by staying stay above the belt and not blitzing Agbeko (below the belt).’’
Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, (Mares): “Mares is smarter, more versatile than Agbeko. The focus on low blows might make Mares cautious in the early going, but he’ll figure it out and score with a mix of skill in the later rounds and win a unanimous decision.’’
Anson Wainwright, MaxBoxing.com, (Mares): “I think Mares will win another close decision, though without the controversy of the first fight.’’
Rick Folstad, TheSweetScience.com, (Agbeko): “Despite the low blows Agbeko took for most of the first fight, he was still in it to the very end. If there are no stray punches this time and if he survives the early rounds, he’ll win by decision.’’
Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, (Mares): “I like Mares by unanimous decision in a very competitive fight. He’s a younger and fresher fighter, and though Agbeko still looked very good in their first meeting, I believe Abner will be the man who can better adapt from the struggles of that encounter, where all in all it came out pretty close to even. It’s a fantastic matchup and a credit to both that they’re settling the score in the ring.’’
Robert Johnson, Santa Barbara News-Press, (Mares): “Mares will win with a fifth-round knockout. He’s shown that he can hurt Agbeko and their last fight may not have been so close had Mares not been cut.’’
Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, (Mares): “A pick ‘em fight if there ever was one. Both have shown ability to bounce back from adversity — Agbeko coming stronger in past rematches, Mares overcoming cuts and punishment to remain unbeaten. With all things being equal, I lean ever so slightly toward youth once again being served. In a fight that’s foul-free — and hopefully also free of controversy — I see Mares reversing the pace of the first fight, coming on strong down the stretch and getting a unanimous decision win that Agbeko disputes as a robbery but most others see as close but clear for the Mexican.’’
Salvador Rodriguez, Record, Mexico, (Mares): “The Mexican fighter has learned enough to defeat Agbeko, and this time it is going to be on a clear unanimous decision.’’
Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, (Agbeko): “After the dreadful first fight, the rematch between Mares and Agbeko is payback. Mares looks like he’s got the right stuff to win it, but Agbeko is tough (the first fight proved that). Let’s see if Mares can keep his punches up….. If it’s clean, Agbeko wins by decision.’’
Robert Hough, Fightnews.com (Mares): “Can’t overstate how much I respect Agbeko’s skill, determination and professionalism, but Mares, who will be five years younger when they fight, strikes me as being a little too quick for the admirable man from Ghana. Mares wins a fairly close unanimous decision.’’
Francis W. Walker, Black Athlete, (Mares): “I believe Mares will box his way to a 12-round decision. Mares has the speed and combination punching to outwork Agbeko. Agbeko’s jab proved very strong and surprised Mares in the first fight, but Mares will be better prepared for it. Hopefully there will be no low blows or point deductions to take away from what will be a splendid night at the fights.’’
Jake Emen, ProBoxing-Fans.com, (Mares): “After all the controversy, the lost factor of their first encounter is that Agbeko looked completely out of his element for nearly two thirds of the fight. Mares is younger and fresher, and having that belt around his waist should only make him better. He’ll keep it cleaner this time around and rely on his superior speed and technical skills to win a unanimous decision.’’
Michael Swann, Freelance, (Agbeko): “I like Agbeko to win a close but unanimous decision, at least if there’s any justice in the world. In their previous skirmish, Mares drew five warnings for low blows, yet was credited with a knockdown with an obvious south-of-the-border shot in round 11, and took a majority decision. This time the breaks even out and a highly motivated Agbeko evens the score.’’
Ralph Gonzalez, TheSweetScience.com, (Mares): “Mares has tremendous pressure to prove that he’s a legitimate world champion after his controversial win. Agbeko feels his title was taken away unjustly. This will be another highly competitive, exciting clash with Mares getting the decision by another close margin. I wouldn’t be surprised if another SHOWTIME trilogy developed.’’
Ramon Aranda, 3MoreRounds.com, (Mares): “Despite the low blows, Mares showed us he could outbox Agbeko, using his speed and combinations. Though Agbeko came on late, while Mares slowed down, Mares should come better prepared to maintain his conditioning into the later rounds, and his title. Abner wins by majority decision.’’
Marc Lichtenfeld, Ring Announcer, (Agbeko): “In the last bout, Mares’ constant low blows and the referee’s continuous warnings to Agbeko changed the whole flow of the fight. Without those disruptions this time, Agbeko grinds out a close but deserved decision. ‘
Rich Mancuso, Boxinginsider.com, (Mares): “It will be another good fight and (will) go the distance. Both will slug it out and will not disappoint boxing fans as a good end-of-the-year championship fight. Mares takes a decision.’’
John J. Raspanti, Doghouseboxing.com, (Mares): In what should be another super fight, Mares wins by a late stoppage or unanimous decision.’’
Luis Sandoval, BoxingScene.com, (Mares): “I think we’re in for another close, hotly contested bout. Both fighters will have their moments but I think Mares closes the show a lot stronger this time around and minus the controversy. Agbeko will try to pour it on late but I think Mares will respond with an onslaught of his own in an exciting fight he will win by split decision.’’
Howard Reed, The Square Ring, (Agbeko): “Predicting the outcome of a fight is always dangerous business especially where Mares is involved. Mares and Agbeko met this summer with Mares escaping with a majority nod. The tide turned in the 11th when Agbeko went down from a low blow, giving Mares a 10-8 round. Toss that out and it was a draw. This one will swing to King Kong. Agbeko lost to Yonnhy Perez big (117-110 twice and 116-111) but reversed it in the rematch. Slam-bang fight with Agbeko getting a unanimous decision.’’
David Duenez, Leave-it-in-the-ring.com, (Mares): “The first time around I thought Mares’ work rate and ring smarts overwhelmed Agbeko, and that Mares fought the perfect fight (outside of the low blows). This time around Agbeko needs to start early and pick up where he left off in the second half of their first fight. For Mares, how much will the low-blow controversy play on his mind? In a much more technical fight, Mares wins by unanimous decision.’’
Bert Navales, KnockOutDigest.com, (Agbeko): “Agbeko wins a decision in the rematch. He has more experience in this kind of fight. In the first fight, Agbeko was able to solve Mares’ pressure in the second half of the fight even with Mares’ multiple low blows.’’
Albert Alvarez, DiamondBoxing.com, (Mares): “No low blows about it — Mares vs. Agbeko is going to be a spectacular fight from start to finish. Agbeko will come out very aggressively and would be wise to rough Mares up and turn it into a dog fight. But Mares will be able to catch and shoot shots, take it inside and touch Agbeko downstairs, minus the low blows this time. In a tough, hard-fought fight that will be tough to score with a lot of close rounds, Mares wins a shootout by split decision.’’
Jim Wyatt, SportofBoxing.com, (Agbeko): “Out of sense of fairness, I would hope everyone will be rooting for Agbeko in the rematch. He is a man of honor….This time, Agbeko wins a unanimous decision.’’
William Trillo, www.Pound4Pound.com, (Agbeko): “On paper this looks like it should be Abner’s fight. With youth on his side as well as an undefeated record, he should be the big favorite. That said, Agbeko has proven with his win over Yohnny Perez that he can be a terror the second time around. Agbeko wins a close split decision that will set up a super trilogy.’’
John Navarro, Knockout TV, (Mares): “Agbeko has the heart of a lion, but Mares’ ability to punish the body will be the difference as he wins by knockout inside six rounds.’’
Dave Wilcox, www.mp8.ph.com, Manny Pacquaio’s official website, (Agbeko): “I feel Agbeko will make the necessary adjustments and force the action. His strength and aggression will take him to a split decision victory in the rematch against the talented Mares.’’
Carlos Avilas, Fox Deportes, (Mares): “Mares is on his way up and this fight with Agbeko is a great opportunity to show all his talents. Abner by decision.’’
Martin Wade, Braggingrightscorner.com, (Mares): “I predict Mares will be more familiar with Agbeko’s awkward intensity and win by majority decision in a much more cautious effort.’’
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“Mares vs. Agbeko II” is a 12-round bout for Mares’ IBF and WBC Silver Bantamweight Championship Titles which will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. In the co-featured world championship bout, Anselmo “Chemito”Moreno will defend his WBA Bantamweight Super Championship against former two-division world champion Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan. The doubleheader is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Don King Productions and Gary Shaw Productions and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. The doubleheader will be televised live onSHOWTIME® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
Tickets for Mares vs. Agbeko II, priced at $150, $100, $50 and $25, are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, online atticketmaster.com, via charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Honda Center Box Office.
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Boxing Links (12-1-11)
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HBO Boxing: Cotto-Margarito II: Undercard YouTube Brandon Rios, Mike Jones and the rematch between Pawel Wolak vs. Delvin Rodriguez are featured. Cotto-Margarito II happens Sat., Dec. 3 live on pay-per-view. For more information on HBO Boxing, visit http://itsh.bo/f3qiMZ. Watch HBO Sports series and … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing notes: HBO to have rare teaming for Khan-Peterson fight Los Angeles Times The teaming has been described by one HBO official familiar with the deal as a “once and only” situation created by boxing commitments for expert analysts Roy Jones Jr., who has a fight against Max Alexander, and trainer Emanuel Steward. … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Tua wants rematch as Barrett fails drug test New Zealand Herald The boxer who effectively ended David Tua’s heavyweight title quest has reportedly tested positive for a banned stimulant, prompting calls for a rematch. Monte Barrett tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhex-anemine following a urine test … See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing: Lee excited for upcoming fight Observer Online It’s always a boxer’s dream to fight there, so it will be pretty surreal.” Lee (7-0-0, 4 KO’s) will continue his young fighting career on the undercard of the super welterweight title fight Saturday between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. … See all stories on this topic »
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Mares-Agbeko II not just ‘other’ fight ESPN The HBO PPV fight has, for obvious reasons, dominated boxing headlines: Their first meeting, in 2008, was a classic later tainted by the suspicions of many that Margarito cheated his way to an 11th-round knockout by wearing loaded hand wraps. … See all stories on this topic »
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FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside the Super Six – Full Episode 10 – SHOWTIME Boxing YouTube As the countdown begins for the December 17th showdown between Andre Ward and Carl Froch, take a look back at the earliest days of the Super Six World Boxing Classic. With never-before-seen moments from the tournament, the 10th episode also follows … See all stories on this topic »
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Pro boxing coming to Woodland Daily Democrat By Democrat sports staff Professional boxing is coming to Woodland later this month. Telefutura’s Solo Boxeo will be held in the Woodland Community & Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 16. The fight card is still coming together, with Don Chargin … See all stories on this topic » |
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Business of Boxing: Arum’s Just Keeping Out the Enemy … By Staff by Charles Jay You probably haven’t heard very much about this, but a mini-controversy erupted after the recent Pacquiao-Marquez fight. This one had. BoxingInsider.com |
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Boxing Superstars meet and greet The City of Pico Rivera Department of Parks and Recreation is again proud to host the 2nd annual… Event: Boxing Superstars Meet & Greet. www.boxingnews24.com/…/ |
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‘World Dominance: Holm vs. Mathis” Press Conference Photo
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(L-R: Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly Holm)
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“World Dominance” features the top two women’s boxers in the world, American favorite Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs) and French knockout specialist Anne Sophie Mathis(25-1, 21 KOs), in arguably the No. female fight of all-time.
“World Dominance,” presented by Fresquez Productions, will be held this Friday night (Dec. 2) at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Holm-Mathis 10-round bout will be contested for the IBA Welterweight title and WBAN Championship Belt, as well as to determine the mythical No. 1 pound-for-pound world championship today in women’s boxing.
Go online to www.FresquezProductions.com for additional information.
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Guerrero Pushing: I know I can beat Floyd Mayweather in May
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Rider’s 174 lb Jim Resnick is 11-1 & CAA Wrestler of Month, Talks to Takedown
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Rider’s Jim Resnick CAA Wrestler of Month
LAWRENCEVILLE-Rider University’s Jim Resnick was named a Colonial Athletic Association Wrestler of the Month for all competition the first month of the 2011-12 season.
A junior from Media, PA (Penncrest), Resnick won his 174 weight class at both the Keystone Classic and the Binghamton Open to begin the season 11-1.
“Jim has had an outstanding month winning both the Binghamton University Bearcat Tournament, and the University of Penn’s Keystone Classic,” said Rider head coach Gary Taylor. “In those tournaments he beat nationally ranked wrestlers in the finals which has moved him up in the national polls.”
Resnick is ranked seventh by WIN, 12th by Amateur Wrestling News and 13th by InterMat.
“Jim continues to improve and solidify himself as one of the best wrestlers in the nation at the 174lb. weight class,” Taylor said.
Resnick shared the CAA Wrestler of the Month award with Justin Lister of Binghamton University, John Hall of Boston University and Te Edwards of Old Dominion University.
Lister is ranked fifth by WIN, sixth by InterMat and seventh by Amateur Wrestling News at 157. Hall is ranked 13th by AWN, 14th by InterMat and 16th by WIN at 197. Edwards is ranked seventh by AWN, ninth by InterMat and 10th by WIN at 174.
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT AND FORMER MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LINEBACKER SETH “MAYHEM” MITCHELL TO JOIN LOCAL WASHINGTON, DC SPARTAN FANS TO WATCH ALMA MATER PLAY IN THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
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Former Standout Linebacker Turned Boxer To Sign Autographs And Meet Fellow Alumni Prior To Game’s Start
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 7:00 P.M. ET
WHO: SETH MITCHELL, Undefeated Heavyweight Contender
WHAT: Undefeated heavyweight contender and former Michigan State University (MSU) standout linebacker Seth Mitchell will join fellow MSU fans and alumni to watch the Spartans face the Wisconsin Badgers in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game just one week ahead of Mitchell’s Dec. 10 “Capital Showdown” fight against hard-hitting Timur Ibragimov in the co-featured bout to the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson Unified Super Lightweight World Championship at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
WHEN: Saturday, December 3
Autograph Session – 7:00 p.m. ET
Game Begins – 8:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Capitol Lounge
231 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003
FACTS: “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson,” a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Khan’s WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship taking place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Also featured will be a 10-round heavyweight battle between Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov. The fights will be telecast in the United States on HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Anthony Peterson will participate in a 10-round lightweight bout on the non-televised undercard against an opponent to be determined.
Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, are available for purchase through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase online atwww.sportscorporation.com or by calling +44 (0)845 163 0845.
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Wrestling Links (12-1-11)
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Prep wrestling capsules ReporterHerald.com He only has 16 wrestlers in his room, and they won’t fill up each weight class, but Pickert expects his team to grow as the season progresses. “It’s going to be a younger year for us,” he said. “I’m very happy with them. They work hard and they learn. … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling: Fivay dominates Countryside Tbo.com Medders was a state champion wrestler for Countryside in 1999 under legendary head coach Dave Frayer, who was in attendance Wednesday night. He tried not to get caught up in the significance of his return, but it wasn’t easy. … See all stories on this topic »
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Changes in wrestling not greeted with positive thoughts ReporterHerald.com (Steve Stoner) When the changes were announced by the National Federation of State High School Associations last spring, they were touted in a release to be the most significant alterations ofwrestling weight classes in 23 years. … See all stories on this topic »
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Marshwood, Noble wrestling look to continue successful runs Foster’s Daily Democrat By JOHN DOYLE SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — It’s safe to say that hopes are high for the Marshwood High School wrestling team this season. After finishing second in the Maine Class A state tournament last spring to Noble, the Hawks hope this is their year to … See all stories on this topic »
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Prep wrestling: Nekoosa/Port Edwards optimistic about season Wisconsin Rapids Tribune NEKOOSA — Two years ago, the Nekoosa/Port Edwards wrestling team was on the verge of capturing its first South Central Conference crown in more than a decade. Last season, the Papermakers came up short in their attempt to build on that success, … See all stories on this topic »
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Prep wrestling: Adams-Friendship hoping to keep SCC dominance intact Wisconsin Rapids Tribune The Adams-Friendship wrestling team has reigned supreme in the South Central Conference for the past five years. Winning a sixth straight SCC crown is one of the goals for this year’s team, but accomplishing that goal will be challenging, according to … See all stories on this topic »
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YHS wrestler Devon Jackson signs with Purdue Muncie Star Press Yorktown High School wrestler Devon Jackson, a senior, competes on Nov. 26 in the Yorktown Super Duals. Photo by Paul Tincher, provided by Yorktown High School YORKTOWN — Yorktown High School wrestler Devon Jackson on Nov. 22 signed a letter of intent … See all stories on this topic »
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Vacaville High School wrestling will open season with Larry Nelson Classic TheReporter.com By Tim Roe/TRoe@TheReporter.com The last time Vacaville High School was this much of an underdog at its own wrestling tournament, the Bulldogs ended up with a magical season. Vacaville begins the winter season and the Larry Nelson Classic on Friday, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestling update | Cliff Kirkpatrick By Cliff Kirkpatrick The Oregon State wrestling team heads to the Las Vegas Cliff Kleen Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Every Pac-12 team will be at the tournament. Other powers such as Cornell, Nebraska, Ohio State and Michigan will be there. This will be … Cliff KirkpatrickCliff Kirkpatrick… |
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Tech set to open home wrestling slate By Wrestling BLACKSBURG – The 14th-ranked Virginia Tech wrestling squad will open its home slate Thursday night inside Cassell Coliseum against Apalachian State at 7 p.m. The Hokies are 2-1 and moved up a spot in the latest poll after winning a … hokiesports.com
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A Winner Is You! 2011 Iowa Wrestling Preview: 149 lbs. – Black … By RossWB A Winner Is You! 2011 Iowa Wrestling Preview: 149 lbs.: Concluding our weight-by-weight preview of Iowa’s 2011 wrestling team. Black Heart Gold Pants |
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WRESTLING | Red Closes 2011 at Vegas Invite | The Cornell Daily … By Brian Bencomo Two weeks removed from an upset win over Minnesota, the Red heads West this weekend to compete at the Las Vegas Invitational looking to make a statement heading into Winter Break. “This is really the culmination — the peak — of our first … The Cornell Daily Sun |
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Ithaca College Athletics – Five Members Of Fourth-Ranked Wrestling … ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College wrestling team remains fourth in the latest National WrestlingCoaches Association (NWCA) ranking. The Bombers, who were also fourth in both previous NWCA polls, have five wrestlers in the NWCA … |
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VIDEO: Abner Mares-Joseph Agbeko II – Take a Sneak Peek at Saturday’s Telecast
Posted on | December 1, 2011 | No Comments
In their own words, Abner Mares and Joseph Agbeko recount their controversial slugfest.
Take a sneak peek at the interviews before they air in Saturday night’s telecast.
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