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Wrestling Links (9-4-11)

Posted on | September 4, 2011 | No Comments

Gator Wrestling: ‘Not A Thinking Man’s Sport’
NPR
Colorado Gators offers classes on how to wrestle alligators. Jay Young, owner of Colorado Gators, holds Peewee, his 11-year-old daughter’s former pet. Colorado Gators offers classes on how towrestle alligators. Standing in a pool full of 2-foot-long 
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MOONEYHAM COLUMN: Jarrett book a real winner
Charleston Post Courier
By Mike Mooneyham Jerry Jarrett has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation over the years of having one of the most creative minds in the wrestling business. He also had the advantage of working alongside some of the greatest promoters and power brokers in 
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WWE Panorama: 5 Dimensions of the Pro Wrestling
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Pro wrestling has been a polarizing “sport” throughout its rich history. While a lot of people have fallen in love with this business for lifetime, society has normally detested it. A majority of the society is not even completely aware of this 
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PA wrestling boosters hosting ‘Benefit 4 Eric’
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
The Pittston Area Wrestling Booster Club will host a “Benefit 4 Eric” on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the By-Pass Lounge in Pittston Twp. from 5-9 pm to support Eric Danaher, a Pittston Area student/athlete, and his family, who lost their Parsonage Street, 
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Netflix subscribers wrestle with choice
Green Bay Press Gazette
But millions of Netflix subscribers are wrestling with a new dilemma as they decide how to respond to price changes that hit the video service’s existing customers late last week. The new system imposes substantially higher rates on customers who want 
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Barry Tompkins: Wrestling with the food chain in the bed
Marin Independent-Journal
By Barry Tompkins THERE IS A CLAUSE in the boiler plate language of every television talent’s contract that when read strikes fear in the hearts of anyone who has ever yammered in front of a camera for fun and profit. It’s called the “Maimed and 
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Heiderscheit to join Iowa wrestlers as walk-on
DesMoinesRegister.com
Former Ankeny heavyweight Thomas Heiderscheit, right, in a match last season, has been invited to join the Iowa wrestling team as a walk-on. / Ankeny Press Citizen file photo/Ankeny register & When Ankeny heavyweight Thomas Heiderscheit was upset in 
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In the Loop: Braley to speak at wrestling museum
DesMoinesRegister.com
US Representative Bruce Braley, D-Ia., will speak at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum’s breakfast social on Tuesday. The social will start at 8a.m. Braley will speak at 8:30. The breakfast is free and open to the public. 
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Wrestling Q&A #1: Roster Merge, Reality Era, Singers at WrestleMania, More
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Earlier this week, I asked my Facebook friends to send in some pro wrestling questions. I then chose the best ones and answered them in the video above. Here is a transcript of the questions that I answered: Q: Which singer (dead or alive) would you 
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Renovated room gives team chance to build on tradition
Delaware News
By MELISSA DILLEY Each year, the Upper Arlington High School wrestling team focuses on new season goals for individual players and the record books before heading to the mats for their first match. But that’s just the beginning of their journey this 
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UW Wrestling Finalizes 2011-12 Schedule – University of Wyoming 
Fans of traditional powerhouses in collegiate wrestling will have the opportunity to see several teams in Laramie, as the Wyoming wrestling program announced 
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FRAMPTON TO FACE QUON FOR COMMONWEALTH TITLE

Posted on | September 4, 2011 | No Comments


Australian a major obstacle for Belfast boy’s title dream

Carl Frampton’s title dream remains intact as he faces Australian champion Mark Quon for the vacant Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on September 10, live on Sky Sports.

The bout looked in doubt after Kiko Martinez withdrew for personal reasons but the Belfast boy will get his dream hometown show as the 33 year-old Australian Super Bantamweight champ steps in for his a fantastic opportunity of his own to land the major strap.

Frampton vs. Quon is the chief support bout on the undercard of Paul McCloskey’s WBA Light Welterweight World title eliminator against Breidis Prescott, and promoter Eddie Hearn says it was important to deliver a big fight for Carl and for the fans, as promised.

“I said that Carl has trained for a big fight and that’s what he’ll get and we are delighted that he will now fight for the vacant Commonwealth strap,” said Hearn.

“This is a huge night for Irish boxing fans and there was no way we were going to let them or Carl down. Quon is a tough opponent who shares the same dream as Carl, and he will be trying to take this opportunity with both hands.”

Tickets for Paul McCloskey vs. Breidis Prescott plus full undercard featuring Carl Frampton vs. Mark Quon for the vacant Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title are available priced between at £30-£150 (tickets may be subject to service charge) and available from the Odyssey Arena Box Office on 02890 73 9074, Ticketmaster 0844 277 4455 (24 hour). Tickets are also available in person from the Odyssey Arena Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, and online from www.ticketmaster.ie.

Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-4-11)

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UFC on FOX: Does the Growth of the UFC Brand Hurt the Growth of MMA? Bleacher Report Tell someone on the street that you follow MMA and they’ll look at you in confusion. Tell someone on the street that you follow the UFC and they’ll immediately understand. All MMA fans have experienced this phenomenon and it illustrates one important  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                     Bleacher Report
Dos Santos: Fox debut will ‘open huge things’ USA Today Given Fox’s broad reach, Velasquez-Dos Santos has a realistic chance of becoming the most watched fight in US mixed martial arts to date. USA TODAY spoke to Dos Santos about challenging Velasquez on Fox. Excerpts from the phone conversation,  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                  USA Today
Brett Rogers Discusses Return to MMA Following Domestic Violence Arrest 5thRound.com After getting arrested this past June for allegedly assaulting his wife, former Strikeforce heavyweight Brett Rogers is ready to resume his mixed martial arts career. On Friday’s edition of HDNet’s Inside MMA, Rogers announced he’ll meet veteran Eddie  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                  5thRound.com
MMA Today: Scott Kent shows Muay Thai translates to MMA StandardNet By Bob Emanuel Jr. How does mixed martial arts differ from Muay Thai, one of its core components? Kent has the answer down to a science. “What I always tell MMA fans, casual MMAfans, is, ‘What do you like best about MMA and what do you like the least?  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                                     
RETROSPECTIVE: Dan “Call Me Hollywood, Dangerous or Henderson, Call Me Legend” Bleacher Report Like he has so many times before, Dan lived up to the nickname “Dangerous,” and a world class fighter’s name was added to what may already be the most impressive resume ever compiled in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Tell Father Time to wait.  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                             Bleacher Report
Forrest Griffin: 6 Reasons He Should Consider Retirement Bleacher Report From his epic war with Stephan Bonnar to winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship from Quinton Jackson, Forrest Griffin has had an amazing career inmixed martial arts. During his time with the UFC, Griffin has put on many memorable performances  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                Bleacher Report
Rising star Tom Hardy more than lives up Wilkes Barre Times-Leader The movie, which the actor describes as a cross between “Rocky” and “Kramer Vs. Kramer,” begins with Tommy (Hardy) taking up mixed martial arts under the tutelage of his boozy former boxer dad (Nick Nolte). In the final round, Tommy’s opponent is  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                              Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Pinoy MMA fighter wins in ONE FC debut ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighter Eduard Folayang was triumphant in the promotional debut of ONE Fighting Championship, touted as Asia’s largest and most prestigious mixed martial artsevent. Folayang defeated A Sol Kwon in a lightweight match  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                                                     
Anderson Silva: An Appreciation of the UFC Middleweight Champion Bleacher Report As UFC president Dana White has said, Silva is the best mixed martial arts fighter ever. You could argue that fact, but in all honesty, it would be a pointless argument, going through the motions just to be contrary. It’s been a week since Silva put  See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                                        Bleacher Report
Review: Warrior Huffington Post (blog) The one thing Paddy did well was train his kids to fight in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) arena as younger men. Tommy wants to get back into the game and enlists Paddy to train him. Meanwhile, high school physics teacher Brendan is facing foreclosure.  See all stories on this topic »
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From Royce Gracie Sparring Partner to MMA Pioneer, Big John  By Andrew Gladstone “Big” John McCarthy is one of mixed martial arts pioneering referees, widely known for his famous catch phrase, “let’s get it on!”  For 23 years, McCarthy served in law enforcement, but it was mixed martial arts that became his calling.  MMAWeekly.com                                                                                                                                  
Feeling Fox’s love | Fightlinker – UFC, Strikeforce, and Mixed Martial  By fightlinker More proof that FOX isn’t just on the MMA bandwagon …  #1. Reverend Clint’s picture. Reverend Clint. User offline. Last seen 32 min 42 sec ago. Offline. Star Member. Joined: 08/29/2010. about time a real network put the effort into MMA. Top  Fightlinker – UFC, Strikeforce,…
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Mixed Martial Arts rankings for September 2011 – Canada MMA  These rankings were created with the following criteria kept in mind: A fighter’s recent record, their quality of competition, recent performances, and th. www.examiner.com/…/mixed-martial-arts-rankings-for-septem…

Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge

Posted on | September 4, 2011 | No Comments

 Warrior Challenge Submission Grappling/Karate Tournament Series
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Saturday,
Sept 17th
York, Pennsylvania
Checkout the 3 New Team & Submission Only Division”
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Event Information
The Central Pennsylvania Warrior Chalenge Presents:  A Submission Grappling and Karate Tournament with over 200 Divisions for Men, Women, Children, and Teens of all Ages.

Team  Competition (1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th place)
-Total Combined Team Points
-Each Individual Win= 1 point
-1st Place Finisher=3 Points
-2nd Place Finisher=2 Points
-3rd Place Finisher= 1 points
-Absolute Winner= 4 points

3 Man Team Competition
– 155lb and below, 156 and above
-3 Team Members
-Win 2 out of 3 Bouts Team Advances

Absolute Division
(Submission Only No Time Limit)
– 155lb and below, 156 and above
-No Points, Win by Submission only

Cost: $35.00 (Cash or Check only). Make all checks payable to the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge.

Registration Forms and Information at: www.warriorchallenge.info

Discounted Registration
Purchase a “MMA Ticket” gets $10 off competitor registration (Bring or purchase a ticket at Saturdays Registration).

Lodging: Stay and Compete same place! York Holiday Inn.
Please mention the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge for discounts to apply.
Website: http://www.hiyork.com/

Boxing Links (9-3-11)

Posted on | September 3, 2011 | No Comments

Pacquiao-Marquez title bout to erase all doubts
Philippine Star
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) Updated September 04, 2011 12:00 AM 0 Filipino boxingicon and congressman Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao and Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez kick off their World Press Tour at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday 
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Berto vs. Zavec: Head to Head Analysis
EastsideBoxing.com
But, even in loss, Andre Berto put forth a valiant effort worthy of recognition from the boxing public, and definitely worthy of another shot at the title. He faces an unheralded fighter in the US, but not an unworthy opponent for HBO Championship 
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A Mayweather loss is the best that could ever happen to boxing
EastsideBoxing.com
By Nick Cole: Whether you’re a Floyd Mayweather Jr. fan or hater, one thing that most fight fans can agree upon: The sport of boxing could use a few more exciting fights. The only way for that to happen, however, is to get boxing’s biggest draws in the 
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: Ortiz a winner inside, outside ring
Long Beach Press-Telegram
By Robert Morales, boxing columnist VENTURA – It was Tuesday at Knuckleheadz Gym. Welterweight world champion Victor Ortiz was playing host to a media workout while also celebrating being named a national spokesman for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of 
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Doctors want youth boxing KO’d
Allentown Morning Call
Luis Melendez looked on approvingly earlier this week as a roomful of kids and teenagers went through the classic paces of boxers in training; shadowboxing, skipping rope, working a speed bag and bobbing in the ring with a trainer wearing punch mitts. 
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Allentown Morning Call
KNOCKOUT NIGHT: Perez, Puga Jr., Morales floor opponents in Salinas
Monterey County Herald
By DENNIS TAYLOR Salinas boxer Rudy Puga Jr., left, connects with a body blow to Raul Talamontes of Stockton en route to his fourth-round knockout victory. World-ranked super featherweight boxer Eloy “The Prince” Perez electrified a standing-room-only 
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Doctors urge parents to keep kids out of the boxing ring
Deseret News
By Brooke Walker Jannon has been boxing for two years now. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says boxing is not an appropriate sport for kids and teens. In a seven-page statement released this week, it said boxing is bad news for young kids and 
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Boxing champ Angel Manfredy visits Campagna Academy
nwitimes.com
Melvin Peeples, head of security at Campagna Academy, left, shakes hands Friday with Angel Manfredy, former super featherweight boxing world champ, at Campagna Academy on Friday. The Crown Point resident spoke to students at Campagna about his troubled 
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Attack The Block’s John Boyega To Star In Spike Lee Boxing Drama
Comic Book Resources
by Kevin Melrose HBO has ordered a pilot for a boxing drama from Spike Lee and Entourage creator Doug Ellin loosely based on the early career of former heavyweightboxing champion Mike Tyson, The Live Feed reports. Called Da Brick — it’s set in Newark 
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Boxing: Eromesele loses world title bid to Geale
By alexsamade
Nigerian-born Sydney 2000 Games Olympian, Albert Eremosele, fell short of target in his professional bid to earn a world boxing title as he was beaten by champion, Australia’s Daniel Gaele by a unanimous points decision of the judges in 
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Boxing dangerous for children, teens, pediatricians say – Los 
Youth boxing is getting pummeled by pediatricians in a new policy statement opposing such pugilism as too dangerous of an athletic activity for children.
articles.latimes.com/…/la-heb-boxing-youth-children-pediatric…

Wrestling Links (9-3-11)

Posted on | September 3, 2011 | No Comments

WWE and CM Punk: Why History Has a Way of Repeating Itself
Bleacher Report
In 1997, Shawn Michaels and Paul Levesque met with Vince McMahon and discussed the need for the World Wrestling Federation (so called at that time) to move in a new direction. Gone were the days of highly-gimmicked characters, including plumbers and
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// The Wrestling 5 & 1: Torrie Wilson battles Brooke Tessmacher in Versus!
411mania.com
Torrie Wilson takes on Miss Tessmacher in Vs, Matt Hardy acts like a fool, WWE & TNA put out some horrible PPV posters, ROH brings back the ladders, Kurt Angle overacts, Sin Cara multiplies, Impact Wrestling gets reviewed, Becky Bayless is your “&1” 
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Ex-lover to wrestler Terri Runnels: I destroyed your nude photos, but now I’m 
Orlando Sentinel
By Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel SANFORD – The legal fight between prowrestling diva Terri Runnels and the ex-lover she’s suing over sexually-explicit photos was ratcheted up a notch today when the man’s lawyer told a judge to expect a counter-claim 
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The College of New Jersey hires former Ocean City wrestler Joe Galante as coach
Press of Atlantic City
Joe Galante, left, talking with one of his wrestlers, has been named interim coach by The College of New Jersey. Galante, 27, a 2002 graduate of Ocean City High School, had been an assistant with the Lions the past four seasons. 
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Campbell brings burning desire to wrestling’s world championships
Bellingham Herald
Kelsey Campbell couldn’t wrestle. She just watched. And she became awfully motivated. “The hunger was there,” she said. “You’ve wrestled a lot of girls that are competing, and you’re not because you didn’t get it done. It puts a fire in you. 
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WWE Opinion: How CM Punk Is Revolutionizing Pro Wrestling
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CM Punk is the hottest attraction going in the sport of professional wrestling and rightfully so. His actions during the past few months have been the most interesting storylines to hit the business in years. Think about it, when was the last time you 
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Lethal still paying tribute to Savage with impression
CANOE
By TIM BAINES – Ottawa Sun As Black Machismo, the young wrestling star had been doing bang-on impressions of the legendary Macho Man. A phone call from Savage alleviated any fears. “He told me he didn’t watch wrestling on TV too much, but he had heard 
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Blu-ray Review: Win Win
Inside Pulse
by Brendan Campbell – September 3, 2011 | Email the author Who would have thought that a story about a law attorney who volunteers as a high school wrestling coach would turn out to be one of the most uplifting and heartfelt films of the year? 
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“Dan Gable: This is Your Life” was terrific
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
CORALVILLE — The event feting the life and times of amateur wrestling legend Dan Gable Friday at FRY Fest was very well done. It wasn’t overly sentimental, but it sure had a lot of feeling. A host of wrestling dignitaries, as well as former Iowa 
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OSU Wrestling Releases 2011-12 Schedule
News On 6
Head coach John Smith and the Cowboys will face some tough competition this season on thewrestling mat. STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma State 2011-12 wrestling schedule was announced Friday, and the Cowboys will take on some tough competition this 
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Mike DeRoehn named 2011 USA  – TheMat.com – USA Wrestling
In his role as State Coach in Wisconsin, DeRoehn impacted youth wrestling as a coach and administrator, leading state teams at major events and camps.
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TNA ratings for Impact Wrestling show on Sept. 1 stay consistent 
By Geno Mrosko
Ratings are in for last night’s (Sept. 1) episode of TNA Impact Wrestling and the show did a …
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TV Review: TNA Impact Wrestling – “Earn My Respect” | GUY.com
By Chris Crespo
This was a night of lackluster wrestling and bad promos, as this episode of Impact Wrestling featured mostly obnoxious talking and backstage posturing. The majority of the matches didn’t have any excitement going for them, and TNA plowing 
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Wrestling Muammar | Craig Crawford’s Trail Mix
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After a quiet wrestle-free Labor Day weekend I’ll be back full time on Tuesday — Craig. Email · Print. If you enjoyed this article, please consider sharing it! Reddit · Facebook · Twitter · Delicious · StumbleUpon 
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-3-11)

Posted on | September 3, 2011 | No Comments

Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton talk about MMA movie ‘Warrior’
Orlando Sentinel
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Movie Critic With two muscular, physical actors brimming with testosterone cast as brawling brothers in “Warrior,” the set of the mixed martial arts drama could have been trash-talk central. “You mean like, ‘Hey, 
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UFC on FOX: Will Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos Begin MMA’s Golden Age?
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Saying this fight is important is the understatement of the century since the fight may well kickoff a new era for the UFC and MMA. A “golden age” can be a somewhat nebulous idea, especially when there is such rampant nostalgia for the days of Pride 
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Former Strikeforce heavyweight Brett Rogers makes MMA comeback at Titan 
MMAmania.com
Tonight on HDNet’s Inside MMA, Rogers, the former Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger, announced that he will be making his return to the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) on Sept. 23, 2011 at Titan Fighting Championships 20 in Kansas City, 
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“No Excuses.” Del Valle Ready for Battle in Biloxi

Posted on | September 2, 2011 | No Comments

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Team Puerto Rico’s undefeated featherweight Luis “Orlandito” del Valle (13-0, 10 KO’s) weighed in at a ready 124 lbs. for his fight tomorrow (Saturday, September 3) at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, against Kenyan boxer Anthony Napunyi (14-10, 7 KO’s).

 

The pair will meet in a 10-round bout as part of the undercard for the “Battle in Biloxi” HBO-televised IBF Welterweight championship fight between Jan Zaveck and Andre Berto.

 

“I’m feeling great. I weighed in at 124 and he (Napunyi) weighed in at 126.5, but it doesn’t matter. No excuses. I’m ready.”

 

Relaxed and confident, Del Valle says despite his opponent’s relentless style, he is in for a good night.

 

“He puts pressure but I’m ready to counter whatever he brings. My trainer Raymond Rivera makes sure I get ready for all my fights. I don’t like to predict knockouts, but I continue to improve with very fight, so I know I will win in a big way. We’ll see what he has in the early rounds and once my hands start landing, I will either knock him out or go eight rounds and win big on the scorecards.”

 


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