Boxing Links (9-26-11)

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

Azerbaijan furious over boxing bribery claims AFP BAKU — The world boxing championships began in Baku on Monday amid official fury at claims that multi-million dollar bribes were paid to ensure gold medals for Azerbaijani fighters at the 2012 Olympics. The ex-Soviet state’s powerful emergency … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                        AFP

Champion Khan seeks showdown with elusive Mayweather CNN International But the fight many boxing fans want to see is Mayweather against eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao — the Filipino rated by Ring Magazine as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. “Floyd Mayweather pound for pound is probably one of the best … See all stories on this topic »

Indian boxing is on the rise Economic Times The third session held after lunch comprised of Jay Kowli, secretary, AIBA, Dingko Singh, former Indian boxer, Udit Sheth, MD & CEO, TransStadia, Bhupinder Singh Kaswan, VP, Indian AmateurBoxing Federation & Brigadier PK Murlidharan Raja who discussed … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing unlikely factor in Lomu’s hospitalisation Stuff.co.nz He was training for a charity boxing match when he was admitted to hospital but his family say they are making no comment until they know what is behind his relapse. Last month Lomu announced he would fight Warriors wing Manu Vatuvei in the boxingring … See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

San Jose boxer Eros Correa takes surprise shot at qualifying for Olympics San Jose Mercury News By Elliott Almond MOBILE, AL – AUGUST 05: Eros Correa (red) lands a punch on Santos Vasquez (blue) during the 2012 US Men’s Boxing Olympic Team Trials at the Mobile Civic Center on August 5, 2011 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing foundation is fighting Parkinson’s Indianapolis Star The fifth annual Rock Steady Boxing BBQ raised more than $25000 for the nation’s only full-time nonprofit boxing facility dedicated to those living with Parkinson’s. About 400 people attended. “It’s our chance every year to celebrate and take stock of … See all stories on this topic »

Watch: 7 Clips From ‘Real Steel’ Take You Into The World Of Robot Boxing Indie Wire (blog) The story centers on a father-son team (Jackman/Goyo) training an unusual robot to win a boxing championship after Jackman’s fall from glory as an actual human boxer. The studio has been feeling very confident about the film, already putting a sequel … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                     Indie Wire (blog)

Bridgeton hospital screens fighters for boxing and mixed martial arts bouts … Press of Atlantic City Dr. Robert Smick, left, of Woodstown, examines welterweight boxer Shamone Alvarez, of Galloway Township, at South Jersey Healthcare’s Bridgeton Health Center. Mixed martial arts fighter Brylan VanArtsdalen, left, of South Philadelphia, talks to nurse … See all stories on this topic »

Clottey returns to boxing 1 year after Pacquiao fight ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – Ghanaian boxer Joshua Clottey is making a comeback after his dismal performance against fighting congressman Manny Pacquiao in March 2010. Clottey, widely criticized for his performance against Pacquiao during their welterweight … See all stories on this topic »

Join us this Saturday Evening For a Comedy Show

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

A comedy Throw-down pitting Queens best comedians against Brooklyn’s best comedians. There is no better place to crown a champion than at Gleason’s, the home of more boxing champions than any other gym in the world.   The bout sheet includes: Kendra Cunningham (Brooklyn) Leah Bonnema (Queens) Garry Hannon (Brooklyn) Adam Lehman (Queens) Ophira Eisenberg (Brooklyn) Carrie Gravenson (Queens) Selena Coppock (Brooklyn) Liz Simons (Queens) hosted by Sue Funke (Queens) and Sean Donnelly (Brooklyn) …and special secret guests!!   The show starts at 9:00 PM.   The admission price of $10.00 includes one free drink.   I hope to see you Saturday.

Stars Turnout For An Evening With Joe Calzaghe On October 8th

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

Former World Champ turned promoter Carl Greaves recently announced that he will be presenting boxing fans the opportunity to spend an evening with one of the greatest British boxers of all time – undisputed Super Middleweight Champion of the World Joe Calzaghe – at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, Newark Showground, Newark, Nottingham on Saturday 8th October.

It’s not just the fans that are turning out in force to meet the legendary Champ on the 8th October, so are boxing and TV stars such as British Super Bantamweight Champion Jason ‘2 Smooth’ Booth, British, Commonwealth and European Super Bantamweight Champion Esham Pickering, former IBO Welterweight World Champion Jawid Khaliq, British Bantamweight title prospect Josh Wale, actor and former Central Area Featherweight Champion Steve Bell and former Coronation Street actress Rachel Leskvac amongst others.

Carl Greaves, who won the World Boxing Federation Super Featherweight World title with a sensational and totally dominating performance over Ghana’s Ben Odamattey in 2003, said earlier today. “I’m proud to put on this very special event to give boxing fans the chance to meet one of the greatest British boxers ever.

Joe is without doubt one of Britain’s biggest stars, during his long career he secured all the major belts. Not only did he win all the major belts but he beat the World’s best, Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jnr., Mikkel Kessler, Jeff Lacy, Robin Read, Chris Eubank amongst others.

Really, I’m not surprised that star boxers, such as Easham, Jason, Jawid and Josh were amongst the first to buy tickets, I mean Joe is a true living legend.

Ticket sales for the event have been going really well, in fact we’ve already sold out the Gold tickets, so I’m expecting a very good turnout on the night.”

On the 8th October those lucky enough to attend will get the chance to not only have a chat with Joe but will also be treated to a four course meal and a photo opportunity with him.

There will also be an auction of Sporting memorabilia, a raffle, as well as entertainment, comprising of a comedian and singer Liam Moore, the winner of Stars In Your Eyes as Phil Collins.

An Evening With Joe Calzaghe will be held at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire on Saturday the 8th October.

Wrestling Links (9-26-11)

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

Thursday-Night Wrestling Newsweek For the first time since he picked clean the assets of a dying company, Mitt Romney is grinning with real passion. The man who brought it out of him is Rick Perry. Their grappling theater is the best thing this side of Monday Night Raw. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                        Newsweek

IMPACT Wrestling: 7 Reasons to Watch This Thursday’s HUGE Broadcast Bleacher Report What’s Sting have to say to some of IMPACT Wrestling’s top homegrown talent? Hulk Hogan has promised to drop a bombshell. Hogan has a major announcement in mind. Weeks prior to his BFG match against Sting, what’s Hogan have to say? … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                  Bleacher Report

Hugh Jackman denies breaking wrestler’s jaw New Zealand Herald (blog) Hugh Jackman admits that he punched a professional wrestler with all of his might – but disputes claims that he broke his jaw. The Australian actor attended a WWE wrestling match on September 19 to promote his upcoming boxing film Real Steel. … See all stories on this topic »

CB’s World: Taking YOUR Wrestling Pulse, Featuring Zork Inside Pulse by CB – September 26, 2011 | Email the author This week, we’re skipping all the way through to the 26th letter of the alphabet to interview Pulse Wrestling reader and frequent commenter Zork. If you are a regular Pulse Wrestling reader and/or commenter … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                      Inside Pulse

New Ring of Honor wrestling television show debuts across the U.S. Examiner.com Ring of Honor wrestling debuted their new nationwide TV show on Sept. 24 and Oklahoma City was one of the lucky markets that features the channel the show debuted on. Ring of Honor was recently purchased by Sinclair broadcasting so, in Oklahoma City it … See all stories on this topic »

Transatlantic wrestlers get ready to battle it out at Southport’s Floral Hall Formby Times ALL Star Wrestling’s autumn tour reaches Southport’s Floral Hall for a evening of top entertainment on Friday, October 7. Home stars are getting ready to face a glittering array of international talent including formidable campaigners from the United … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling event to benefit Chautauqua County Boy Scouts Winfield Daily Courier Online SEDAN — Tickets are now on sale for a family oriented professional wrestling event in Sedan. World League Wrestling, in conjunction with the Chautauqua County Boy Scouts, will be coming Oct. 1 to the old junior high school gym. The doors open at 6 pm, … See all stories on this topic »

Creston arm wrestling tourney back for another round Creston Valley Advance By Brian Lawrence – Creston Valley Advance If you think you have what it takes to be a champion arm wrestler, then you may want to take part in King of the Kootenays, an arm wrestlingcompetition that will be held on Oct. 8 at the Creston and District … See all stories on this topic »

Former WWE wrestler Chris Masters recalls a WWE wrestler wanting to fight him … ProWrestling.net But it made him highly motivated in other aspects of his wrestling game. Chris talks about his matches on Superstars and how he felt that he improved his in-ring work. He wanted to prove that he wasn’t just a muscle-head. He also wanted to stay away … See all stories on this topic »

Ringside Boxing Appointed Official Glove Suppliers For Malta Boxing Events

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

Malta Boxing Commission President Alexander Zammit today announced that Ringside Boxing have been appointed as the official gloves supplier for professional boxing events in the Republic of Malta.

On making the announcement Mr Zammit said, “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Ringside Boxing as the official glove supplier for both Championship and non-Championship professional boxing contests in Malta.

We are particularly pleased to have Ringside Boxing on board, as not only is their boxing equipment first class but the Championship gloves we have chosen exceeded our expectations in both build quality and performance.

We tested them thoroughly, technically and under simulated competition conditions, and they passed with flying colours.

Our competitions committee would like to thank Johnny Eames, the trainers and professional boxers at the TRAD TKO Gym in London who undertook many of the practical tests of the gloves on our behalf.”

Ringside Boxing’s MD David Hill then added, “We are proud to be the official gloves supplier for the Malta Boxing Commission and we look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship with them.

Malta always has had a large boxing contingent and now with the introduction of sanctioned professional boxing I am sure will become an important, integral part of the World professional boxing community.

The gloves, we will be supplying for boxing events in Malta, are our very latest design of Championship glove. These are the newest and best Championship glove in our range.

They’re made with the highest grade cowhide, they have a new molding inside to provide a tighter fit on the hand and you do not have to put too much effort in to make a fist.

These are purpose made 8oz and 10oz Championship gloves that everybody that’s tried them love. Top fighters, Frankie Gavin, Michael Grant, Stephen Smith, Jamie Cox etc.; they all love them and I am sure that the Malta Boxing Commission and the fighters competing in Malta will do as well.”

Mr Hill then hinted of further business developments within the Republic of Malta, when he said. “We are looking to develop our relationship with the Malta Boxing Commission and Boxing in Malta further. To this end we will shortly begin talks with various interested parties here, with a view to them becoming licensee’s for the Ringside brand of boxing equipment.”

Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-26-11)

Posted on | September 26, 2011 | No Comments

MMA: 25 of the Biggest Disgraces in MMA History Bleacher Report The sport of mixed martial arts has grown by leaps and bounds since the UFC started a martial arts revolution in 1993, but the process hasn’t been glorious. In fact, there were many moments along the way that totally embarrassed the sport and could… See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Bozeman, Mon., man killed while cross I-25 after mixed martial arts fight The Republic AP DENVER — A Bozeman, Mont., man in Denver to watch the mixed martial arts fights died when a vehicle struck him as he tried crossing Interstate 25. The Denver coroner’s office identified the man as 25-year-old Dustin Jefferson. … See all stories on this topic »

Possessing unreal physical tools, Jones may also be the smartest fighter in MMA Yahoo! Sports (blog) Whether you were watching mixed martial arts for the first time or you’re a long time fan, seeing Jon Jones last night must’ve had many shaking their heads in disbelief. The 24-year-old is an absolute phenom. Jones dominated and stopped a guy, … See all stories on this topic » Yahoo! Sports (blog)

UFC 135 Results: Has Father Time Caught up with Matt Hughes? Bleacher Report Matt Hughes began his mixed martial arts career nearly 14 years ago when he defeated Erick Snyder via submission slam at JKD Challenge 2. Hughes then went on to win his next three bouts before losing the first fight of his MMA career to Dennis Hallman … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                           Bleacher Report

UFC 135 Morning After: An MMA Overdose Weekend MMAFighting.com By Michael David Smith You probably have more of a life than I do, which means you probably haven’t watched as much mixed martial arts on TV as I have in the last couple days. But if you wanted to, you could have. On Friday night I had two TVs going in … See all stories on this topic »

Commentary: British MMA youth wrestling event exaggerated Springfield News Sun By Dann Stupp, MMA Insider 8:53 PM Sunday, September 25, 2011 Unless something as simple as traditional wrestling outrages you, it’s important to realize that the recent “kids cagefighting” controversy coming out of the UK is, in fact, much ado about … See all stories on this topic »

Bridgeton hospital screens fighters for bouts nationwide Press of Atlantic City Mixed martial arts fighter Brylan VanArtsdalen, left, of South Philadelphia, talks to nurse Joan Pierce, of Millville, at South Jersey Healthcare’s Bridgeton Health Center. Dr. Bob Smick examines professional heavyweight boxer Chazz Witherspoon, … See all stories on this topic »

UFC 135: The boys from 209 and their beatings of Takanori Gomi highlight the … MMAmania.com I am talking, of course, about the state of Japanese mixed martial arts (JMMA). In recent years, the situation has turned grim for the once booming business. Pride Fighting Championships (Pride) went belly up and was cannibalized by the UFC and its … See all stories on this topic »

Katie Price allows her six-year-old to learn cage-fighting? stv.tv Reality TV star Katie Price has become embroiled in the child cage-fighting storm – by admitting she sends her young son to Mixed Martial Arts classes. Katie Price: Junior’s MMA lesson was ‘just fun’. Pic: Rex Features Reality TV star Katie Price has… See all stories on this topic » stv.tv

Gunn to Attend “Knuckle” Movie Premier!

Posted on | September 25, 2011 | No Comments

Boxing Links (9-25-11)

Posted on | September 25, 2011 | No Comments

HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant’s Floyd Mayweather jab a low blow New York Daily News Larry Merchant, HBO’s veteran boxing analyst, has enjoyed a storied career in newspapers and television. He’s a bundle of wit, wisdom, soulfulness, and heart. He brings a unique perspective to anything he covers. A caring man, he has been known to… See all stories on this topic »                                                                                              New York Daily News

Boxer Arturo Gatti’s death: Suicide or murder? CBS News “48 Hours Mystery” investigates the ongoing controversy of the death of world championship boxerArturo Gatti. Erin Moriarty reports. To look at them together it’s clear: Amanda Gatti lives for her 3-year-old boy, Arturo Jr. “He’s everything I asked … See all stories on this topic »

Inside Lines: Backhanders in Baku? How Dr Wu became boxing’s Blatter The Independent By Alan Hubbard How bent is boxing? In 50 years of covering the sport I swear I have never seen a fixed fight – at least, not one where a contestant has taken a dive. But there have been dozens where the judging has either been crazy or suspiciously … See all stories on this topic »

Welsh boxers bask in the ring of confidence WalesOnline by Gareth Griffiths, Wales On Sunday SLUNG off the Great Britain squad four years ago and blighted by a chronic lack of self-confidence, Andrew Selby was an unlikely figure to end Welsh boxing’s 86-year wait for a European amateur champion in June. … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing: Gary Buckland claims British title on points WalesOnline GARY Buckland dethroned British super-featherweight champion Gary Sykes with a unanimous points win in Sheffield last night. Buckland, whose career record moves to 24 wins and two defeats, dealt Sykes the first loss of his career with a first-round … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing’s larcenists must not be allowed to judge at London Olympics The Guardian Park Si-hun is controversially declared the winner of the 156-pound boxing final against Roy Jones at the Seoul Olympic Games in South Korea in 1988. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/Colorsport These days you can pre-pay for all sorts of advantages, … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                                                            The Guardian

Wahlberg home sports a boxing ring MiamiHerald.com In addition to the main house with a two-bathroom master suite and four other bedroom suites, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guesthouse and a 2500-square-foot detached gym with a boxing ring are on the property. The actor trained there for his starring … See all stories on this topic »

UFC 135 Results: A Boxing Fan Compares the Show to Mayweather vs Ortiz Bad Left Hook It’s been a long week of boxing coverage. Hundreds of updates on this site, mostly about Mayweather vs Ortiz, but a lot of other stuff, too. I watched fights this afternoon. I watched fights last night. I could kind of feel potential burnout. … See all stories on this topic »

Ward Injured, Froch Super Fix Finale Postponed SaddoBoxing.com By Boxing Press September 25th, 2011 All Press Releases Carl Froch’s Super Six final showdown with Andre Ward in Atlantic City on October 29 has been postponed after Andre Ward suffered an injury in sparring. Ward sustained an injury to his eye that … See all stories on this topic »

Joey Buttafuoco & Chyna Hardcore Training Partners TMZ.com Chyna is sticking it to Joey Buttafuoco in a famous whorehouse — but not for a porno … she’s training him for an upcoming boxing match. TMZ has learned Buttafuoco and Chyna — the wrestler-turned porn star — are working out at The Bunny Ranch in … See all stories on this topic »

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