Loaded Spike.com fights Saturday at Bellator 52 Feature Debut of World Class Striker & 2 Tournament Competitors Going Head to Head

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Cosmo premieres & Electric featherweights Bryan Goldsby and Genair da Silva square off

CHICAGO, Ill. (September 28, 2011) — The fans in Lake Charles, Louisiana need to get to their seats early – and the fans at home around the world need to get to Spike.com as the Bellator fighters continue to produce memorable fights each week. Bellator 52, which takes place THIS Saturday, Oct. 1 from L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort, features a stacked Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament, plus the highly-anticipated debut of devastating striker and champion kickboxer Cosmo “Good Boy” Alexander against Lake Charles native Josh Quayhagen and a fantastic featherweight battle between Bellator tournament veterans Bryan Goldsby and Genair da Silva. These two instant classics can be seen LIVE around the world on Spike.com at 7 p.m. ET.

The Season 5 heavyweight tournament will feature an eight-man field that boasts a dominating 73-15-2 record along with 41 combined knockouts and goes LIVE on MTV2 and in commercial-free HD on EPIX starting at 9 p.m. ET.

The 29-year-old Alexander will be making his MMA debut against Quayhagen, who is a local fighter getting his pro start as well. Alexander enters Bellator with an incredible resume in Muay Thai, as the accomplished striker has over 50 professional kickboxing fights under his belt, along with several of the sport’s most notable championship titles. The Miami resident is one of the most highly-coveted prospects in all of MMA and looks to put on a show for Bellator fans. To see video of Cosmo’s devastating striking in competition, please click HERE.

The prelims will also feature two former featherweight tournament participants vying for another run in a Bellator tournament. Season 3 participant Bryan Goldsby is eager to get back into the Bellator cage, and will have his hands full with Brazilian knockout artist Genair da Silva. Goldsby has studied da Silva, and is ready for anything the budding star will throw at him.

“I really feel good right now,” said a confident Goldsby. “I’ve put on some muscle, and improved my game across the board. I’m still expecting a stand up war, but if he wants to take it to the ground, I’ll be ready. Either way, it’s going to be explosive.”

Obtaining a tough draw against Top 10 featherweight Marlon Sandro in Bellator’s Summer Series Tournament, da Silva suffered his first loss in over two years with a close split-decision result. After watching the tournament unfold, da Silva was quick to accept the invitation to step back into the Bellator cage.

“I’m just ready to fight and show the world what I can do,” said da Silva. “I wasn’t happy with the decision in my last fight, and I am not going to leave it in the hands of the judges this time. My goal is to become the next Bellator Featherweight Champion and this is the first step.”

Undefeated light heavyweight Matt Van Buren joins Bellator looking for victory over Alexandria, La. resident Nick Nichols. At 25 years old, the Virginia based Van Buren will look to impress Bellator brass with a dominating win.

There are also two intriguing non-tournament heavyweight fights on the ledger as Josh Burns battles former The Ultimate Fighter competitor Zak Jensen, and Liron Wilson takes on the undefeated Justin Frazier, who will put his 4-0 record on the line.

For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator

 

About Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago.  Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes.  Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.

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Darren Hamilton: I’m Fighting For Redemption, Not The Money

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With all the controversy surrounding the recent Victor Ortiz – Floyd Mayweather jnr. fight many London fans may be a little confused to why Ortiz only received the penalty of a single point deduction – and a dubious sucker punch KO for his efforts – whilst back at York Hall in June Darren Hamilton was not just disqualified, but also fined and suspended, for an almost identical action against Dave Ryan.

Like Ortiz, Hamilton accepted the result without argument. In fact the likable Bristol born fighter, now residing in London, has spent a lot of time soul searching and bridge mending, as he is keen to make amends before the pair once again face each other, for The British Master Light Welterweight title, a second time on the Spencer Fearon Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions ‘This is Hard Knocks’ show at York Hall in London on Friday, 7th October.

Hamilton’s determination to make amends, for that red mist moment, became clear  when he spoke earlier today, “I’m fighting for redemption, not the money, he’s fighting for the money.

Basically Dave Ryan has asked for more money to fight me again, myself personally  I’m completely not interested in the money.

You wouldn’t believe what I actually went through. On the night I didn’t realise the seriousness of what I did.

Afterwards I soon found out.  Not only couldn’t I box for twenty eight days, because the British Boxing Board of Control suspended me, but I also had to pay a fine to the BBBofC.

I was getting abuse from his fans.  My girlfriend, who was at the fight at the time, she was getting abuse as well from his fans. Some of it I heard, it was racial abuse.

Since then I’ve also been getting abuse on the internet from his fans, which I may not like but do understand.

I let Spencer (promoter Spencer Fearon) down, I let the fans down and I let myself down, something I am really sorry for.

It’s put me in a position, like where I was before, where I have to prove myself again like I did against Ideh Ochuku, after being knocked out by Daryl Setterfield, and the time they said I didn’t have a chance against Peter McDonagh, where I was the complete underdog.

I’ve gone right back to that hunger again, this is it again right now. I am completely solemn and completely dedicated to winning this fight. My head is completely on it, it’s all I’ve been thinking about, you know.”

Darren Hamilton versus Dave Ryan, for the British Masters Light Welterweight title, will take place at the Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions  ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ event, which will be headlined by Choi Tseveenpürev, at York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Friday 7th October 2011 and broadcast live on Premier Sports (Sky channel 433).

Tickets for ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ – priced £35 (Unreserved) and £60 (Ringside), are available now on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com or in person at The TRAD TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.  For further information please call 07960 850645.

UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (9-27-11)

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Two Legends Collide For The First Time – Shogun vs Hendo Live In San Jose Tickets available this week for Shogun vs Henderson live in San Jose, plus Wanderlei Silva returns to take on middleweight powerhouse Cung Le, and Urijah Faber battles Brian Bowles! UFC 139 – Saturday, November 19 live at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA – UFC Fight Club presale starts Wednesday at 10am PT – join today for first access to tickets UFC 139 VIP Packages On Sale Tomorrow At 10am PT Floor seats, meet & greets, backstage tours and more! Get the ultimate experience on November 19th in San Jose! Packages on sale Wednesday, Sept. 28 starting at 10am PT – visit vip.ufc.com to purchase

TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK UFC 139 Shogun vs Henderson Saturday, November 19 HP Pavilion – San Jose, CA UFC Fight Club Presale Starts Wednesday, September 28 – 10am PT Join today for first access to tickets! UFC Newsletter Presale Starts Thursday, September 29 – 10am PT Presale Password: CALIFORNIA Purchase Public On-Sale Starts Friday, September 30 – 10am PT Purchase

UFC Live Cruz vs Johnson on Versus – Sat. October 1 – Washington, D.C. UFC 136 Edgar vs Maynard III on Pay-Per-View – Sat. October 8 – Houston, TX

SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC FINAL RESCHEDULED

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ANDRE WARD VS. CARL FROCH

SET FOR SATURDAY, DEC. 17

AT BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

 

Tickets Currently on Sale;

All Oct. 29 Tickets will be Honored on Dec. 17

 

Attached Photos Credit:  FIGHT CAMP 360°/SHOWTIME (captions below)

 

NEW YORK (Sept. 27, 2011) – The Super Six World Boxing Classic Final between super middleweight world championsAndre Ward and Carl Froch has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. TheSHOWTIME^® telecast will air LIVE at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The announcement was made jointly today by Ward’s promoter, Dan Goossen of Goossen Tutor Promotions, Froch’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, and Ken Hershman of SHOWTIME Sports^®.

 

The fight, originally scheduled for Oct. 29 at Boardwalk Hall, was postponed late last week after Ward sustained a cut above his right eye during a sparring session on Thursday, Sept. 22.  (Photos attached by FIGHT CAMP 360)

 

Tickets for the fight are currently on sale at the Boardwalk Hall box office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com. All tickets purchased for the original event date will be honored on Dec. 17.  If ticket holders are not able to attend on Dec. 17, refunds are available at the point of purchase.

 

Tickets are priced at $300, $200, $100 and $50 with the non-televised undercard beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Matchroom Sport and Antonio Leonard Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City and sponsored by Corona.

 

The live Super Six World Boxing Classic Final will lead into the live STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) telecast headlined by STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez defending his title against Jorge Masvidal and the return of Cris Cyborg at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, on SHOWTIME (delayed on the West Coast).

 

 

PROGRAMING NOTES:  With a new date for the Super Six World Boxing Classic Final, SHOWTIME Sports^® has altered the network’s schedule of programing leading up to the highly anticipated match between super middleweight champions Andre Ward and Carl Froch.

 

–       The next episode of FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside the Super Six World Boxing Classic has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME^®, immediately following Inside the NFL.

–       A FIGHT CAMP 360°: Bonus Feature will reveal the drama surrounding the sparring cut that forced Andre Ward to postpone the Final. The short-form program will air on SHOWTIME in the immediate future. Scheduling information will be released in the coming days.

–       Staredown: Ward vs. Froch – An intimate confrontation between the Super Six Finalists, moderated by Emmy^® Award-winning reporterJim Gray, has been rescheduled to follow the Dec. 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Abner Mares vs. Joseph Agbeko II.

Carl Froch Brings In Top Prospect Richard Pierson To Prepare For Ward Fight

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To assist with the training for his upcoming WBC Super Middleweight championship of the world against reigning champ Andre Ward, Carl Froch has brought in top middleweight prospect Richard Pierson as a sparring partner.

 

Pierson (9-2, 6 KO) has a style that is comparable to Ward with his speed and power, and will be able to emulate what Froch will face in December.

 

Under the tutelage of former heavyweight knockout artist and renowned trainer Lou Esa, Pierson is looking to use his skillset to move up the ranks of a strong middleweight division and work his way towards a title fight in the near future.

 

“I think he (Pierson) can be one of the best middleweights out there in a short time,” says Esa.  “He has a lot of drive and purpose, something a fighter needs to give him an edge.”

 

In his short career Pierson turned heads with his unrelenting attack and his ability to end the fight with one punch.

 

Inactive since last June, Pierson was originally scheduled to fight last week, but the show got postponed.

 

“We are in the process of putting together another fight for him now,” said Esa.  “I am confident that Froch’s team will see the skillset Pierson has and makes a try to get him on the undercard of the title fight in December.”

 

Esa is quickly becoming well known as one of the top boxing coaches in New Jersey.  In addition to Pierson, Esa works with rising welterweight star Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien.

 

“We have a great team here,” said Esa.  “These kids work harder than any fighters I have ever had the opportunity to work with, and it will show when they get into the ring.  The boxing world is going to become very familiar with the names Pierson and O’Brien very soon.”

 

Esa currently trains out of Final Round Boxing and Fitness in Whippany, New Jersey.

 

Carl Froch will take on Andre Ward for the WBC Super Middleweight championship of the world December 17, 2011 in Atlantic City.

Boxing Links (9-27-11)

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Fresh allegations over Azerbaijani boxers AFP BAKU — Fresh allegations of corruption involving Azerbaijani boxers have surfaced at the world amateur championships following earlier claims the ex-Soviet state paid a huge bribe to secure Olympic gold for its fighters. British newspaper The Daily … See all stories on this topic »                         AFP

Boxing Analyst Larry Merchant Takes Jab At MMA FightLine.com By Dana Becker | September 27, 2011 UFC President Dana White was very outspoken in regards to how boxing analyst Larry Merchant acted inside the ring following the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz bout on September 17. White called the way Merchant acted … See all stories on this topic » FightLine.com

World Boxing Championships: Akhil, Suranjoy ease into Round 2 NDTV.com PTI New Delhi: Suranjoy Singh and Akhil Kumar notched up comprehensive victories to enter the second round of their respective weight categories as Indian boxers completed a second successive all-win day in the World Championships in Baku, … See all stories on this topic »

Arguing the case for boxing ‘bots’ Sydney Morning Herald Starring in the science fiction film Real Steel which opened this week (Jackman flew home for Monday night’s premiere), the Aussie actor plays former boxer Charlie Kenton, brought out of retirement when remote-controlled fighters reinvent the sweet … See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Olympic quest for women boxers starts in Toledo Plain Dealer The Police Athletic League national boxing championships will be held at Toledo’s SeaGate Convention Center beginning Monday. There will be four divisions for both male and female boxers, but the open women’s championship will hold special significance … See all stories on this topic » Plain Dealer

Local digest: San Jose’s Eros Correa makes winning debut at World Championships San Jose Mercury News Eros Correa of San Jose moved a step closer to the London Games on Monday by scoring a 14-11 decision over Jason Lavigilante of Mauritius in his debut at boxing’s World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Overfelt High-San Jose graduate is scheduled … See all stories on this topic »

Two Hobbits square off in boxing ring msnbc.com By Michael Avila Fans who attended the annual Fantastic Fest in Austin, Tex., described as the largest genre film festival in the US, were treated to a precious Main Event: a boxing match between “Lord of the Rings” co-stars Dominic Monaghan and Elijah … See all stories on this topic »     msnbc.com

George Clinkscale’s death spurs inquiry into laws governing unsanctioned boxing Tulsa World By JARREL WADE World Staff Writer Days after a church boxing match that preceded a fighter’s death, state lawmakers are looking to close possible legal gaps in an effort to shut down unsanctioned boxing matches that may occur all over Oklahoma, … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing Betting: Marvellous Martinez has the beating of Barker betting.betfair.com (blog) “Martinez is a natural athlete having been an excellent footballer and pro cyclist before belatedly turning to boxing. He is fast, is punching hard and brings southpaw craft as well as real variety to the table. He will be the most gifted and difficult … See all stories on this topic »      betting.betfair.com (blog)

Springfield woman claims she was shot at weekend boxing event featuring Nadya … MassLive.com By Conor Berry, The Republican AP file photoA woman claims she was shot during ‘Octomom’ Nadya Suleman’s celebrity boxing match this past weekend at Springfield’s Mardi Gras strip club. Police are investigating the incident, though they have expressed… See all stories on this topic » MassLive.com

 

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Is Football Going the Way of Boxing | Suite101.com With the emphasis on head injuries in football will more people stop letting their kids play? Is football going the way of boxing? National Football League (NFL)

Knockout Women’s Boxing Club — Westmont news, photos and … By Jessica Storch Knockout Women’s Boxing Club. By Jessica Storch Yesterday at 4:03 p.m.. Photos from classes and events at Knockout Women’s Boxing Club. Share this story. Print. Flag as inappropriate. How is this inappropriate? Advertisement: ‹ Previous … TribLocal – Westmont

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR BOXING FANS AROUND THE WORLD

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GLEANSON’S GYM IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR BOXING FANS AROUND THE WORLD

 

YOU CAN NOW ATTEND THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL’S 49TH ANNUAL CONVENTION.                                 

THE CONVENTION IS AT THE MANDALAY BAY HOTEL AND CASINO – LAS VEGAS FROM DECEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 17, 2011.

MR. JOSE SULAIMAN, PRESIDENT, WORLD BOXING COUNCIL, RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT BOXING FANS STAYING AT THE MANDALAY BAY FOR THE WBC 49TH ANNUAL CONVENTION MAY REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONVENTION WHERE OVER 50 FORMER AND PRESENT CHAMPIONS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: OSCAR DE LA HOYA, BERNARD HOPKINS, SUGAR RAY LEONARD, THOMAS HEARNS, JULIO CAESAR CHAVEZ, JOE FRAZIER, IRAN BARKLEY, CANELO ALVAREZ, JEFF FENECH AND ERIC MORALES TO NAME A FEW.

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ANY SANCTIONING BODY HAS GIVEN FANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A CONVENTION AND OBSERVE HOW RATINGS AND MANDATORY CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE DETERMINED. THE FANS MAY ALSO ATTEND THE FUNCTIONS HONORING THE CHAMPIONS IN ATTENDANCE.

FANS ATTENDING WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY BOOKS, DVD’S AND PICTURES FROM CHAMPIONS WHO WILL AUTOGRAPH THEM.

ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011 WITH DEPARTURE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011.

OPENING CEREMONIES FOR ALL REGISTRANTS IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 9:30AM. DO NOT MISS THE OPENING AS IT WILL BE SPECTACULAR WITH THE CHAMPIONS IN ATTENDANCE.

AS A REGISTRANT THE FANS WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND MANY OF THE MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS ALONG WITH THE CHAMPIONS IN ATTENDANCE.

MR. SULAIMAN NEGOTIATED A PER NIGHT RATE OF $74 FOR THE WBC CONVENTION WHICH IS GOOD FOR 3 DAYS AFTER THE CONVENTION. TO STAY AT MANDALAY BAY AT THIS RATE IS REASON ENOUGH TO ATTEND.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION GO TO THE WBC WEB SITE. GOOGLE WBC … CLICK WBC SITE CLICK ON RED WBC LOGO … SCROLL DOWN AND CLICK ON TICKET STUB “WBC RESERVATIONS” WHICH WILL GO TO MANDALAY BAY SITE FOR RESERVATIONS … AFTER INPUTTING DATES GO TO BOOK …

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IT IS RECOMMENDED THOSE INTERESTED IN TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY MAKE A RESERVATION ASAP AS THEIR IS A GOOD CHANCE SPACE WILL “RUN OUT.”

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