JR. WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER EDGAR SANTANA SIGNS WITH FISTICUFFS PROMOTIONS
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BRONX, NEW YORK (August 8, 2011)—Fisticuffs promotions announced the signing of Jr. Welterweight contender Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana to a promotional contract.
Santana of Bronx, New York has a record of 25-3 with sixteen knockouts and has won four straight which is over a four year span.
Santana, thirty-two years old, turned pro in 1999 and went on to win twenty-one of his first twenty three bouts which included big victories over Francisco Campos (20-5-1); Meacher Major (12-2-1); Dairo Esales (30-6); Mike Gonzalez (10-2-1) and a career best victory over Josesito Lopez (22-2) in a bout that headlined a SHO BOX card on April 11, 2008.
Santana took a three year hiatus due to legal problems and with those out of the way, Santana is right back on the track to capturing a world title.
Santana returned to the ring with an explosive second round knockout over Robert Jones on May 5, 2011.
That win was especially impressive considering Jones was never stopped in his seventeen bouts.
Santana is one of the most popular ticket sellers in the competitive New York market and he owns and operates a popular Barber Shop in his native Spanish Harlem.
“Edgar Santana has always been one of the best prospects on the East Coast and I am happy we were able to work out a deal”, said Dave Escalet of Fisticuffs Promotions.
“Despite having that layoff, we feel that he is only a couple fights away from a significant fight that will put him in position for a world title. He showed in his last fight that he is a force to be reckoned with and we plan to make those important fights happen for him”
Santana will be fighting for NABA Jr. Welterweight title on August 19th at Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware.
“The NABA title will get him in the rankings and he will be right there knocking on the door after he wins the fight”, continued Escalet.
“I am happy to make a deal with Fisticuffs”, said Santana’s manager Brian Cohen.
“We already have this big fight lined up so it’s only a matter of staying busy and Edgar will be fighting for the title”
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Ronnie Shields new chief second for top super middleweight prospect Edwin ‘La Bomba’ Rodriguez
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Undefeated Dominican boxer headlines Broadway Boxing show Aug. 20
WORCESTER, Mass. (August 8, 2011) – Undefeated Edwin“La Bomba” Rodriguez, arguably the premier super middleweight prospect in the world, has switched head trainers and now two-time world title challenger Ronnie Shields is his chief second.
Rodriguez, a 26-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, returns on August 20 to fight at home in Worcester (MA) for the third time in as many years, headlining a special edition of Broadway Boxing, presented by DiBella Entertainment, at historic Mechanics Hall against intra-state rival and Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (10-2, 6 KOs).
Rodriguez’manager, Larry Army, explained the head trainer change: “After Edwin’s third pro fight we switched trainers and went with Peter Manfredo, Sr., but after the McGirt and Pryor fights, Edwin and I talked about things that hadn’t been fixed– balance, wide punching and fighting out of control. So, we decided to make a change and sent Edwin to Houston to start working with Ronnie Shields. We knew that Edwin was more of a boxer as an amateur, but he had become a puncher as a young pro, and we felt he was losing his boxing skills.
“We conducted a two-month search to find the right trainer for Edwin and found him in Ronnie, who refocused Edwin on boxing without compromising his power. We didn’t send a raw prospect to Houston. Edwin had beaten three very good fighters in McGirt, Pryor and (Marcus) Upshaw, as well as veteran Darnell Boone, who had knocked off two undefeated prospects. In the August 20 fight, people are going to see an improved Edwin Rodriguez, but they’ve only been working together for three months, and he’s still a work in progress. He’s going to need an edge against better opponents and Ronnie gives him that edge he didn’t have before.”
Rodriguez (18-0, 13 KOs) is coming off of impressive back-to-back performances in high-profile victories against the sons of great fighters, James McGirt, Jr. and Aaron Pryor, Jr., respectively, on ShoBox: The New Generation andESPN Friday Night Fights. In his last fight, Edwin suffered a dislocated shoulder during the early rounds from which he is now 100-percent fully recovered.
“I’m listening to somebody who has accomplished so much in boxing,” Rodriguez commented about working with Shields. “He knows what he’s talking about because he’s been there. The mistakes Ronnie may have made, he doesn’t want me to make, and really knows what styles work best against other styles. I feel real good about now going into a fight with several game plans, instead of just one, and being able to adjust during the fight. What I was missing in the past was more than only one game-plan; I made no adjustments during the fight, even if our game-plan wasn’t working.
“Ronnie’s been working on little things with me like blocking punches, proper balance, setting-up shots and using my defensive skills more. Now, I know what to do after hitting the body. When I used to throw a good body shot, I didn’t follow-up with a side-step, move around my opponent, and then throw a left hook upstairs. Not only wasn’t I finishing up after throwing a body shot, I left myself open for counters. I’m turning my shots and working everything off my jab. All of these changes have made a huge difference.”
The Lou DiBella-promoted Rodriguez is presently rated among the top 13 by all major governing bodies in professional boxing: International Boxing Federation (#8), World Boxing Association (#11), World Boxing Council (#13) and World Boxing Organization (#13). The 26-year-old is the reigning WBC USNBC titleholder.
In the past, the highly-regarded Shields worked with superstars such as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker and the late Vernon Forrest. Today, in addition to Rodriguez, Ronnie handles WBA Interim super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, Erislandy Lara, Kermit Cintron, Jermall Charlo and Mike Lee, to mention some of the more notable boxers.
“Edwin is a good fighter and it didn’t take much to fix the few things that needed fixing,” Shields evaluated his new protégé. “He lacked defense and needed more head movement. He’s tall but fought like he was short. He likes to mix it up –nothing wrong with that – but nobody understood that he has such a great jab. He has a very pleasing style but, since I’ve had him in camp, I’ve tried to convince him that he’ll have a much longer career if he boxes on the outside. So far, he’s been great and he’s getting great sparring with light heavyweight Cornelius White. They have wars in the gym.
“As long as he stays focused and continues doing what he’s supposed to do, Edwin is going to be champion of the world. Timing is everything, and getting the right fights is important. Everybody knows he’s a good fighter, and he’s coming off of a shoulder injury. They’re going to see how good he really is August 20th.”
Edwin started boxing in 2001 and he developed into one of the top amateurs in the United States, compiling a solid 84-9 record, including gold-medal performances in the 2005 USA Boxing National Championships and 2006 U.S. National Golden Gloves Tournament. Rodriguez, who has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Dominican Republic, became the first Massachusetts boxer to win the middleweight title at the Nationals since “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler in 1973.
TheBroadway Boxing co-feature showcases the return of former WBA junior middleweight champion Joachim Alcine (32-2, 19 KOs). Also seeing action are a pair of boxers from Traietti’s hometown of Quincy –Rodriguez’ stable-mate junior lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski (10-0, 2 KOs) and junior welterweight Gabriel Duluc (1-0, 1 KO). Also scheduled to be in action are welterweight prospect Vincent Arroyo (11-1, 7 KOs), of Amherst, New York, popular, female heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis (5-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New York City, unbeaten prospect Kelvin Price (10-0, 6 KO), and New Haven super bantamweight Luis Rosa (7-0, 5 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for Broadway Boxing are on sale now through DiBella Entertainment, and start at only $35. Main Floor tickets are priced at $55, $75, and $125. Rear Balcony tickets are $35 and $75. Tables for groups of 10 are priced at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased by calling DiBella Entertainment: (212) 947-2577, and more information can be obtained by visiting www.dbe1.com.
Go online to www.edwinrodriguezboxing.comor www.dbe1.com for more information about Rodriguez or the Aug. 20Broadway Boxing show.
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Wrestling Links (8-8-11)
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George Clooney dating former wrestler Stacy Kiebler? NDTV.com Clooney, 50, has reportedly been spending a lot of time with former wrestler Stacy Keibler. Clooney, who has been linked with several models since his split with wife Talia Balsam in 1993, had first met Keibler in 2006. Media reports have been flooded … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestling Organizations Grapple for Prominence in Magic Valley Twin Falls Times-News State champion David Borden lives a life immersed in wrestling. When the high school season ends, the Minico High senior competes in USA Wrestling freestyle tournaments. He’s been to Fargo, ND, three times for the Junior National Championships. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Pro wrestling? Yep, a local app for that Cincinnati.com Pro wrestling? Yep, a local app for that Jim Nilson (left), Nathan Fitch (center) and Dan Koabel worked with professional wrestler Shane Helms to found Figure 4 LLC, which develops iPhone apps for pro wrestlers. / The Enquirer/Patrick Reddy BURLINGTON … See all stories on this topic » |
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TNA Wrestling Hardcore Justice Results: X-Division Three-Way Match Wrestle Heat Mike Tenay welcomes us to Hardcore Justice from Orlando as the pyro goes off in the ImpactWrestling Zone. Tenay calls it a night of champions as we go to the ring. TNA X Division Title Match: Alex Shelley vs. Austin Aries vs. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Fanfest final day sees goodbyes, while offering unique opportunities CANOE Wrestling ATLANTA – As the 2011 NWA Legends Fanfest drew to a close on its fourth day on Sunday, fans who filtered into the convention proved true one of many old stereotypes aboutwrestling fans — a real fan can never get enough. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Ex-college wrestlers Evans, Mendes, Hendricks, Brown winners at UFC 133 Examiner.com Former college wrestlers did well at the UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz II Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with Rashad Evans, Chad Mendes, Johny Hendricks, and Mike Brown all victorious. In the top-of-the-card main event, Evans, … See all stories on this topic » |
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WWE thrills fans of all ages in Stockton Stockton Record By Jennie Rodriguez-Moore STOCKTON – His face hidden behind a yellow and red mask, 8-year-old Osvaldo Avalos was anxious to see the wrestling character whom he emulates at home. “I came here to see Rey Mysterio,” Osvaldo said. … See all stories on this topic » |
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IMPACT WRESTLING Every Thursday On SpikeTV 9/8c – YouTube By TNAwrestling IMPACT WRESTLING Every Thursday On SpikeTV 9/8c – news on Hardcore Justice, plus the road to the No Surrender PPV begins. Uploads by tnawrestling |
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TNA Hardcore Justice – The Post Show 08/07 by Pro Wrestling Report … By Pro Wrestling Report A full review and discussion on TNA Hardcore Justice with your phone calls. Did Sting retain the TNA Championship Tune in to find out Aug 07. Pro Wrestling Report |
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Legends Of Wrestling 2011 – YouTube Legends Of Wrestling at the 2011 Gathering of the Juggalos. www.youtube.com/watch?v= |
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-8-11)
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411’s Top 25 MMA Fighters of All-Time (#5-#1) 411mania.com From Anderson Silva and Randy Couture to Fedor Emelianenko and more, the 411 staff concludes its countdown of the top 25 MMA fighters of all time with #5 – #1! Check out the full article to see who the top 5 MMA fighters of all time are and why! … See all stories on this topic » |
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Mixed martial arts Bend Bulletin • Evans beats Ortiz in UFC: Rashad Evans knocked off the rust, then knocked down Tito Ortiz. Evans delivered a crushing knee to Ortiz’s chest, then ended the fight with a series of blows to the head to shake off a 14-month layoff and win the main event … See all stories on this topic » |
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She will hurt you: Ronda Rousey, 24, ‘owns it’ in MMA ring Los Angeles Daily News But in Ronda Rousey’s relatively new world of women’s mixed martial arts, it can be an advantage. And when the former world-class judo player clutches her opponent’s wrist to her chest, laces her legs around that arm and across her victim’s chest and … See all stories on this topic » |
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Araneta beats Co by TKO in Yawyan Fighting Challenge V Inquirer.net TEAM Unifed MMA Mandaue’s Mark “The Terminator” Araneta won via technical knockout over YawYan ArDigma Cebu’s Kyle “The Hurricane” Co in the main event of the mixed martial arts of last Saturday’s YawYan Fighting Challenge V held at the Cebu Coliseum. … See all stories on this topic » |
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History in the Making: ‘Lights Out’ Chris Lytle just wants to entertain you MMAmania.com Without any empirical evidence, it’s safe to say that on any given day, there are dozens upon dozens of people taking their first step in mixed martial arts (MMA) training. Whether it be joining a school, stepping onto the mats for their first training … See all stories on this topic » |
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UFC 133 Video Constantinos Philippou Talks To Press After Big Win Over Rivera SB Nation Costa nearly became a pro boxer before hooking up with Matt Serra and going all-in on Mixed Martial Arts. Rivera has a lot of professional Muay Thai and pro kickboxing experience. It showed in the fight as the two traded kicks, punches, … See all stories on this topic » |
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MMA fight card for Wesbild Vernon Morning Star Battlefield Fight League will hold its first-ever mixed martial arts event in Vernon, Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Wesbild Centre. BFL 10 – WAR, sanctioned by the Vernon Athletic Commission, will be headlined by a middleweight clash between knockout artist … See all stories on this topic » |
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Jens Pulver featured in new Supremacy MMA video game; new trailer released … Pro MMA Now A new trailer for the upcoming Supremacy MMA video game for the XBOX 360 and PS3 has been released. The no-holds-barred style mixed martial arts video game is likely to get a Mature rating as game-play footage shows broken bones and plenty of blood … See all stories on this topic » |
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UFC 133 results: Rashad Evans vs Tito Ortiz fight … – MMA Mania By Brian Hemminger MMAmania’s Brian Hemminger breaks down the UFC 133 main event between Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz and discusses where both fighters go from here. MMAmania.com |
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Rage for the Cage: Mixed Martial Arts Thrives Under Local … The body odor permeating the confined South Philly arena runs about as deep as the 700 people packed inside. The floor is sticky. Many in the crowd are … www.philadelphiaweekly.com/… |
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FightZone TV Presents MMA 30 Ep 25 “The Women Of MMA”
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FORMER PROFESSIONAL FIGHTER AND LONGTIME BOXING JUDGE BOBBY GRASSO PASSES AWAY AT 65
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PHILADELPHIA (August 7, 2011)—Joey Eye Boxing Promotions is sad to report that passing of longtime boxing judge and former professional Welterweight Bobby Grasso who passed away on Saturday night at the age of sixty-five after a bout with cancer.
Grasso was a boxer from 1969-1973 and compiled a record of 3-3 and later became a respected boxing judge for more than two decades.
Grasso judged some of the biggest bouts on the East Coast, mainly in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
He was a captain in the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department.
There will be a viewing at The Baldi Funeral Home (1327 South Broad Street) on Wednesday between 7pm and 9pm with a mass on Thursday at the St. Monica’s Church at 17th and Ritner
“Bobby was a very nice man and a good judge”, said Joey “Eye” Intrieri.
“He always had time for everyone and we will surely miss him around ringside and I just want to send condolences out to his family”
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Boxing Links (8-7-11)
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Roach takes challenge Boston Herald By Ron Borges / Boxing Notes MOBILE, Ala. — Freddie Roach is in the resurrection business. It is a boxing trainer’s lot, a part of the job that comes after too many nights don’t go a particular fighter’s way. This never has been more true for Roach … See all stories on this topic » |
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Diaz brothers put Coachella Valley on boxing map The Desert Sun The brothers Diaz — (L to R) Julio, Antonio and Joel — have left their mark on the Coachella Valleyboxing scene. / Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun The Diaz brothers — Joel, Antonio and Julio — have never lost a bout in the Coachella Valley, … See all stories on this topic » |
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2012 US Olympic Boxing Trials About – News & Issues By Andrew Eisele, About.com Guide With the 2012 US Olympic Boxing Trials now complete, ten American boxers are one step closer to representing the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games. In order to qualify to compete in London, each fighter still … See all stories on this topic » |
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County boxers unable to clinch Olympic berths Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online Bowie resident Jerry Odom made it to the consolation bracket final before being eliminated at the US Olympic Boxing Team Trials in Mobile, Ala. After winning his first two bouts in the 178-pound bracket of the double-elimination tournament, … See all stories on this topic » |
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United Boxers Back With Another Baltimore Fight Card SaddoBoxing.com By Boxing Press August 6th, 2011 All Press Releases United Boxers returns with another evening of world-class professional boxing on Friday, August 19th at the DuBurns Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Included among the area’s finest professional boxers … See all stories on this topic » |
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Blacks in boxing may need to get a passport OPINION – In 2011, of the possible 68 championship belts: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO titles from each respective weight class; only seven are held by … www.thegrio.com/…/blacks-in- |
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Legendary Blue Horizon boxing venue is set to become a hotel … It played host to some of the city’s best fights for five decades. Now, the Legendary Blue Horizonboxing amphitheater on North Broad Street will soon host … articles.philly.com/…/ |
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Wrestling Links (8-7-11)
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UFC 133 Results: Johny Hendricks Wins the Wrestling Match against Mike Pierce Bloody Elbow by Matthew Roth on Aug 6, 2011 7:39 PM EDT in UFC Event The fighters traded combinations to close the distance to work their wrestling. They traded leg kicks but it was Hendricks who looked to be the more competent on his feet. … See all stories on this topic » |
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OCW show to aide Newcomerstown High School wrestlers Coshocton Tribune NEWCOMERSTOWN — Ohio Championship Wrestling promoter Jeff Lanham is excited to take his grapplers to a new venue for a good cause. The Coshocton-based professional wrestling promotion will have its first show ever Saturday at Newcomerstown High School … See all stories on this topic » |
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Adding Up The Dollars – TNA Hardcore Justice Preview Inside Pulse Athleticism, presence, star-power, charisma, mic-skills, in-ring psychology, they just about have all the elements needed when it comes to tag team wrestling. Needless to say, but I hope one day WWE utilizes their tag division and signs these guys. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Tito Ortiz steps into The Crossfire Vancouver Sun MMA Crossfire: I read that you’re a big wrestling fan. Ortiz: Huge wrestling fan, since the age of six and seven, back in the Hulk Hogan days. I know WrestleMania IV and V. I was and actually still am a huge fan. It was just one of those things where … See all stories on this topic » |
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Area wrestlers shine Port Huron Times Herald NEW ORLEANS — Austin Pickering won gold and Patrick Baruth silver at the Amateur Athletics Union Junior Olympics freestyle wrestling duals. Pickering, a Port Huron Northern graduate who will attend Northern Illinois in the fall, was 15-0 in the … See all stories on this topic » |
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McDonough back in Billings at West camp Billings Gazette The 2010 NCAA wrestling champion at 125 pounds was again at the Golden Dome offering instruction and demonstrating technique at the Osos Wrestling Camp Friday. McDonough also served as the head camp counselor last year at the Osos Camp. … See all stories on this topic » |
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