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OLUSEGUN AJOSE & ALI CHEBAH; DARLEY PEREZ & OSCAR MEZA FINAL WEIGHTS AND QUOTES

Posted on | September 30, 2011 | No Comments


  TOMORROW, Live on SHOWTIME, 11 p.m. ET/PT

 

NOTE: WEIGHTS (Sept. 29, 2011) – World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 1-ranked super lightweight contender OlusegunAjose weighed in at 139 pounds and No. 6-ranked Ali Chebah tipped the scales at 140 pounds during Thursday’s weigh in at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif. 

 

Ajose (29-0, 14 KOs), of Nigeria, and Chebah (33-1, 26 KOs), of France, will square off in the most important fight of their career, a WBC super lightweight eliminator on Friday, Sept. 30, in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif. 

 

The 12-round bout, which will be the United States debut for each fighter, will determine the No. 1 mandatory contender for the WBC 140-pound title currently held by Erik Morales.

 

The No. 5-ranked World Boxing Association (WBA) and 12th-ranked World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight, Darley Perez weighed in at 133 ½ pounds and hard-hitting Oscar Meza measured 136 pounds. 

 

Perez (22-0, 17 KOs), of Colombia, who has never been knocked down as a professional or amateur, will make his ShoBoxdebut against the battle-tested Oscar Meza (22-4, 18 KOs), of Mexico, in a 10-round lightweight co-feature. 

 

The event, the second of five ShoBox telecasts in eight weeks and first of two within a one-week span, is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions in association with DiBella Entertainment.

 

What the fighters had to say on Thursday:

 

OLUSEGUN AJOSE

“I don’t watch too much tape.  When I get in the ring, I improvise.  I don’t have different plans like Plan A and Plan B. 

 

“My style is a little different.  I don’t like to blend in, I like to stand out. 

 

“I can’t wait to fight in America.  That’s where the big fights are.  There are big fights in the U.K., but I couldn’t get the fights that I wanted.  People are more competitive over here.  I want to fight the best. 

 

“I want to be a champion.  I’d love to fight Morales, but if he doesn’t want to fight me after this fight I’ll fight anyone else.  I just want the belt.

 

“Waiting for this fight has been a nightmare.  We’ve tried to put together this fight for a long time and now we’re finally going to get in there tomorrow night.”

 

ALI CHEBAH

“I know Ajose is a quick, mobile fighter.  I will destroy him. 

 

“We’ve been waiting for this fight for a while.  We’re ready for our chance.

 

“We’re ready to fight for a title after Friday night.  We’re not sure if Morales will face us, but we’re ready to fight for a title. 

 

“This is the best country in boxing.  We’re happy to make our debut here and make a name for ourselves.”

 

DARLEY PEREZ

“The level of fighting in the U.S. is completely different so we’re ready to come here and make a statement.

 

“I know I’m the hardest working guy in the gym.  I always prepare myself.  My dream is to become a world champion.  I had a great amateur and pro career in Colombia and now I’m ready to prove myself in the U.S.

 

“I’ve been in the U.S. sparring with some good fighters.  The sparring here is much better than Colombia.

 

“We’ve had 22 fights as a professional now so we’d like to fight for something meaningful within the next year.”

 

OSCAR MEZA

“I’ve had great preparation for this fight.  All I’ve done is train since I’ve been here in the U.S.

 

“I’ve seen a couple of clips of Perez on YouTube but I’ve never seen him fight.  That’s not a problem for me – I’ll be ready for him. 

 

“We’ve been working on our game plan and trying to improve on consistency and rhythm.  We’ve been working on a lot of different things and I hope it comes out in the ring tomorrow. 

 

“In my losses against (Brandon) Rios and (Mercito) Gesta I took those fights on short notice.  We had been in the gym for a while getting ready for another fight so we feel ready for this one.”

 

Curt Menefee will call the action alongside ringside analyst Steve Farhood and boxing expert Antonio Tarver.  The executive producer is Gordon Hall, with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. 

 

For information on SHOWTIME Sports Programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http:// sho.com/sports.

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GoFightLive Friday Night Fights and Weekend PPV Events

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

Black Eye Promotions – Breast Cancer Beatdown
Sat Oct 1 7:00PM ET

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Blackeye Promotions returns October 1 with Blackeye Promotions V – Breast Cancer Beatdown at the WNC AG Center in Fletcher, North Carolina ready to deliver another night of explosive fights to the crowd and all for a good cause to boot. Blackeye is donating a large portion of the proceeds of the 9-bout card to the charity, It Ain’t Chemo, to benefit all cancer research and those affected by the disease.

With the current landscape of Women’s MMA being on shaky ground, Blackeye Promotions is stepping up to the plate to keep the budding sport alive and thriving. In the main event, Strikeforce vet Roxanne Modafferi (14-6) will battle Barb Honchak (4-1) in a 125 lb bout. Modafferi has fought a who’s who of the top females on the MMA circuit but has been out of the public spotlight since her last bout with Strikeforce which was for the title. Now she is ready to kick-start her career back into high gear with the bout against Honchak. Modafferi has shown she is dangerous with submissions and has knockout power. She is a tough draw for anyone in her weight class. For Honchak, this will be her fourth fight in 2011 and the other three have all been victories. Honchak will look to continue her streak against Modafferi. This is a premium cable type of event. You won’t find a better matchup of female gladiators in any other promotion. Watch as these two women show that MMA is not just a boys club anymore.

In another high stakes event, Chelsea Colarelli (6-2) fights Patricia Vidonic (3-1) in an exciting 125 lb bout. Colarelli is on a five-fight win streak, all by submission or knockout, and holds another organization’s title belt already. She is the real deal on the ground and a proficient standup striker as well. Vidonic holds a three-fight win streak herself and is also a champion from a different organization. The winner of this contender’s bout might be next in line to face the winner of the Modafferi VS Honchak bout, and for fans of MMA that is a great thing.

Blackeye Promotions V – Breast Cancer Beatdown will be a great card and will also have a great cause attached to it. Don’t miss this exciting, progressive, event, as the women of MMA take center stage to battle each other inside of the cage, while the money raised will go to fight cancer. The only way to watch this exciting 9-bout card is to order it exclusively through the GFL Combat Sports Network at GFL.tv. Order now.For full fight card and more details about this event, visit gfl.tv.

 

MMA Fight Night – FREE!!! 
Fri Sep 30 8:00PM ET

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American Mixed Martial Arts Fight League Returns to Newtown, PA, September 30!

The American Mixed Martial Arts Fight League returns with its third show on September 30, at the Newtown Athletic Club, 209 Penns Trail Road, Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Promoter Jim McCann is excited about the third installment of AMMFL Fight Night.

“I think Fight Night 3 is going to be our best show to date,” he said. “We’ve got some really top notch local Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York metro fighters. Everyone is relatively local so that helps with ticket sales and excitement. We’ve got guys like Chris Wing, who’s a phenomenal fighter out of Philadelphia. He’s fighting Jason Lee. Jason fought on our last two cards. Unfortunately he came up short but he’s a tremendous, exciting fighter. And I don’t think his record shows exactly how good of a fighter he is. And we have some other top guys that I think are not only going to be exciting for the fight but really drive a good crowd in there. ”

Wing vs. Lee is certainly a worthy main event, and fans will be treated to great fight.

“I expect that to be an incredibly exciting match,” McCann said. “Both guys are going to absolutely bring it to the table. And Chris has a huge following in the Philadelphia area. He’s got big support, which is very helpful. I expect there to be a lot Chris Wing fans in the crowd that night. ”

Also on hand will be legendary UFC Hall of Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn.

“Dan “The Beast” Severn is going to be at the event and that’s pretty exciting for us.,” McCann explained. “Dan will have a table set up at the front, where you can meet and greet and get your picture taken with him. He’s a very nice guy, polite and outgoing, and the fans really enjoy meeting him.”

If that’s not enough, fans will have an opportunity to train with Dan two days after the show, on October 2nd.

“On October 2nd, Dan will be doing a submission fighting/MMA seminar at my gym, right next to the arena,” McCann said. “That will be about a four hour seminar. I’ve trained with Dan in the past and he’s excellent. He’s real fun to listen to and he’s got some phenomenal technique. So anybody who interested on any level in submission fighting or MMA, this is a great opportunity to train with a Hall of Fame guy. And how often can you say you get a chance to do that? He can actually teach too. A lot of guys can fight but they can’t teach. Dan can.”

Tickets are going fast for this event, but there are still some left. Check out the AMMAFL’s website www. americanmixedmartialartsfightleague.com for details on how to purchase tickets.

For fans who can’t make it to the venue, the fight will be available on GoFightLive.tv.

About American Mixed Martial Arts Fight League:

The AMMAFL’s professionalism and dedication to putting on the most exciting action packed MMA Events is second to none! We will absolutely deliver the kind of extraordinary show you will soon come to expect with top notch competitors, celebrity guests including former UFC & Boxing Champions, Philadelphia Sports Stars, vendor booths, frees giveaways and much much more. Contact: Jim McCann: jpmbujutsu@aol.com

AMMAFL Ready to Blow the Roof Off CLICK HERE to READFor full fight card and more details about this event, visit gfl.tv.

 

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Brisco Continues Legacy

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

(Tampa, FL) – Wes Brisco, son of legendary wrestler Jerry Brisco, is taking the wrestling scene by storm and is already accomplishing great achievements in the sport.

 

Brisco joined the sport his father helped define and looks to continue the Brisco legend. For more than 2 years now, he’s been wrestling in circuits all over the United States, striking fear into his opponents.

 

Since joining the sport, Brisco was ½ of the Florida Tag Team Champions, and he ranked number 2 in FCW for the good part of 2010; quite an accomplishment for this wrestling superstar in his first two years.

 

Brisco is a 6 foot tall, 205 pound competitor, whose moves inside the ring will make him a legend among his father in time.

 

He’s currently accepting independent bookings anywhere in the United States.

 

In addition to his championship wrestling career, Brisco proudly represented the United States in the World Wake Boarding Championship 6 times. He was ranked in the top 10 athletes in the sport.

 

Competition is his game, and he’s making his mark in the wrestling world and start a new era of wrestling traditions.

 

You can contact him through his Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wes-Brisco/127787780646874

 

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“JOE PALOOKA” & “LEGION OF COMBAT” COMIC BOOK SERIES TO FEATURE “THE BLACKZILIANS” IN UPCOMING ISSUES

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

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Ridgewood, New Jersey (USA): Joe Antonacci, creator of “Joe Palooka” and its sister series, “Legion of Combat,” is extremely proud to announce that Team Palooka and Authentic Sports Management (ASM) have agreed to feature the respected fight team known as the “Blackzilians” in upcoming issues of both comic book series.

 

“I’m excited to have fighters the caliber of the Blackzilians featured in our comic book!” exclaimed “Joe Palooka” creator Joe Antonacci. “We don’t have all the plot details nailed down yet, but we guarantee fight fans that it will be excited when they follow some of the best fighters in the world through our comic books. To have top-ranked UFC competitors in a book like ‘Joe Palooka’ or ‘Legion of Combat’…there is no way fans will be disappointed.”

 

The Blackzilian team includes a virtual “who’s who” of MMA fighters, including former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion “Suga” Rashad Evans, UFC welterweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, UFC middleweight Jorge Santiago, rising UFC lightweight Michael “The Menace” Johnson, Strikeforce lightweight star JZ Cavalcante, and Strikeforce competitors Danillo and Yuri Villefort, among others. All these fighters are represented by ASM, which is a top MMA management company.

 

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 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 Us

“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/pages/Joe-Palooka/138709889539006?closeTheater=1

 

Follow Joe Palooka on Twitter @RealPalooka

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Kimbo Slice Invades Heartland: Oct. 15 fight in Nebraska

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

 

TOTOWA, N.J. (September 29, 2011) – One of the world’s most feared fighters, heavyweight Kimbo Slice, returns to the ring October 15 for only the second time as a professional boxer, facing Tay Bledsoe in a four-round bout at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

 

“Kimbo Slice is a tremendous puncher,” his co-promoter Gary Shaw said. “We believe that he has unlimited potential in boxing. He’ll learn each fight and become even more of a threat in the boxing ring than he ever was in mixed martial arts.”

 

An underground combat-fighting legend, largely through You Tube, Kimbo Slice, aka Kevin Ferguson, made his much-anticipated MMA debut in a 2007 exhibition in Atlantic City, where he defeated former WBO heavyweight champion and Olympic gold-medalist Ray Mercer by way of a guillotine choke at 1:12 of the first round. Slice soon signed a contract with ProElite and later joined the UFC.

 

Slice’s development as a boxer has been on an accelerated pace because of world-renown trainer John David Jackson’s presence in his corner as chief second.

 

In his pro boxing debut this past August in Miami, Oklahoma, Slice (1-0, 1 KO) needed only 17 seconds, including the referee’s 10 count, to register a sensational knockout of James Wade. In front of a sold-out crowd at Buffalo Run Casino, Slice immediately attacked Wade, cutting off the ring and throwing combinations, until a powerful right sent Wade through the ropes and into a deep sleep.

 

Slice’s other co-promoter, Tony Holden, believes Kimbo Slice is on his way to becoming the most exciting American heavyweight in years. “The heavyweight division is searching for a star that can punch like Mike Tyson and fill arenas,” Holden commented. “Kimbo is developing quickly as a heavyweight boxer and, when he gets some experience, look out!”

 

Go to www.garyshawproductions.com for more information about Kimbo Slice or any GSP boxers.

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VITOR BELFORT DISCLOSES HIS INJURY FOR THE FIRST TIME – TOMORROW NIGHT ON “INSIDE MMA”

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

DALLAS (September 29, 2011)  For the first time, Vitor Belfort will disclose the injury that forced him to pull out of his recent fight vs. Cung Le.  Speculation has been rampant but, “Inside MMA” has the real story tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m. ET.

 

Belfort also tells Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten when he can fight again – and who he wants to fight once he’s ready.

 

Also on tomorrow night’s show, Rameau Sokoudjou and Ryan Jimmo – who will face each other for the Light Heavyweight Championship at MFC 31 – share some tense and awkward moments on the “Inside MMA” panel, before they head into the cage with Bas to break down the match.  It’s the first time two opposing fighters have joined us in the in-studio cage!

 

Their bout airs LIVE on HDNet next week, Friday, October 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET.

 

A clip for the show can be found here:

 

http://www.hd.net/blogs/vitor-belforts-injury-and-mfc-31-inside-mma-preview/

 

Finally, we recap UFC 135 with Dana White and we talk a little Japanese MMA – all tomorrow night on “Inside MMA.”

 

And, don’t forget, coming up on October 17, “Inside MMA” moves from Friday nights to MONDAY NIGHTS – LIVE!

 

For more on this and more MMA news, follow “Inside MMA” on Twitter (twitter.com/insidemmahdnet) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HDNetInsideMMA).

 

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Is Phil Lo Greco ducking Victor Lupo?

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

TORONTO (September 29, 2011) – Romanian welterweight Victor Lupo has done everything possible to get undefeated World Boxing Council (“WBC”) International Welterweight Champion Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco into a fight.. The clock is ticking, however, Lo Greco has refused to sign a deal to fight mandatory challenger Lupo.

 

Lupo (19-1-2, 9 KOs), who lives in Toronto, defeated former world champion Junior Witter (37-3-2) by a 10-round decision last February for the vacant WBC International Silver title to become the mandatory challenger.Lupo’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, won a purse bid but Lo Greco (22-0, 12 KOs) has thus far been reluctant to accept the fight offer.

 

“Lo Greco doesn’t want any part of me,” WBC #21 rated Lupo said.“He’s a real tough guy, huh, talking trash on Twitter. I don’t know what his problem is but, maybe, he needs a heart transplant?I’m from Romania but I’m proud that Canada is my home.He’s from here but doesn’t respect Canadian boxing fans enough to even fight here.He only wants to fight in Italy

 

“I worked very hard to become the mandatory challenger.Hey, we even agreed to fight in his hometown.I’d rather fight him for the belt because I know I’ll beat him. But, I can’t make him fight me; it’s all on Lo Greco.”

 

Go on line at www.HennessySports.comfor more information about Victor Lupo or any of its boxers.

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Bareknuckle Boxing Champ Bobby Gunn Joins Tony and Rich on Tonight’s FNU Combat Sports Show

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

Bobby Gunn (left), who battled Tomasz Adamek and Enzo Maccarinelli in the boxing ring, is globally recognized in the fight game for competing in both professional boxing matches along with organized bare knuckle fights. Gunn recently knocked out Richard Stewart inAmerica’s first sanctioned bare knuckle bout in more then 120 years. In February of 2012 Gunn will Gunn puts his title on the line against world renowned bareknuckle fighter James “The Mighty” Quinn

Gunn will join Tony “The Tornado” Penecale and “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron on tonight’s Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show.  The show runs from 8 PM to 10 PM EST, 5-7 PM PST and also features the week’s major boxing, mma, and wrestling headlines and event results and previews. You can listen live or access the show anytime after the broadcast ends. Just click on the above link.

To find out about being a guest on the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show or advertising with us, contact Host Rich Bergeron at info@unlimitedfightnews.com.

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