World Champ Nathan Cleverly Takes On New Sporting Challenge – As A Footballer
Posted on | August 1, 2011 | No Comments
World Champ Nathan Cleverly is the latest star to sign up for the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym Boxers and Celebrities Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, which takes place at the Concord Rangers FC in Canvey Island, Essex on Sunday 14th August 2011.
Nathan, who became the Light Heavyweight World Champion in May this year after a fourth round stoppage of Poland’s Aleksy Kuziemski, spoke briefly about his taking part in the tournament, “I said yes straight away when my father said that Johnny (Eames) had contacted him. It’s a really good charity event and I always try to get involved in charity events so I can give something to the community.
When he said it was a football tournament I was really happy, I enjoy the game, I love football, it’s my second sport behind boxing.
It’s for a really good cause and a great charity so I’m really looking forward to the event.”
On August 14th Nathan will be joining Johnny, and boxing stars Matthew Macklin, Kevin Mitchell, Ricky Burns, Barry McGuigan, Paul and Stephen Smith, Willie Limond, Tony Oakey, Ross Minter, Martin Power etc.; will be joined by celebrities such as Alex Reid (MMA), Johnny Borrell (Razorlight), Mark Wingett (Jim Carver – The Bill), Stephen Bell (Coronation Street), various of the Eastenders and Shameless cast etc. at the Concord Rangers FC ground on Canvey Island.
The TRAD TKO Boxing Gym promoted Boxers and Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, kicks off at 12:00pm at the Concord Rangers FC, Thames Road, Canvey Island, Essex on Sunday 14th August 2011.
Tickets for this special event, priced: Standard: £10.00 and V.I.P. £20.00, are available on-line from www.tkoboxoffice.com or in person from the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA
Children’s tickets, priced £5.00, will be available on the day.
For further information either call the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym on 020 7474 3199 or see www.indeerosetrust.org or facebook.com/theindeerosetrust
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-1-11)
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Henderson stops Fedor in first round nwitimes.com Fedor Emelianenko, considered by many to be the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts history, fell victim Saturday to Dan Henderson in a stunning first-round technical knockout. The two legends’ Strikeforce main event at the Sears Centre Arena in … See all stories on this topic » |
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Swole Sports Nutrition Announces MMA Athlete and UFC Rising Star Gleison Tibau … San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Swole Sports Nutrition (SWOLE™), a fast growing sports nutrition and supplement company, is proud to announce Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) rising star Gleison Tibau as a new Sponsored Athlete and a major part of … See all stories on this topic » |
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Northern Virginia Retains 5 out of 6 MMA Titles at Operation Octagon. Patch.com By Jim Kirkland Operation Octagon served up a satisfying helping of local Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) Saturday with another sold-out show and 16 exciting fights. Thousands of fans packed into Dulles SportsPlex in Sterling; some sitting at VIP tables … See all stories on this topic » |
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Sweating out pounds Minneapolis Star Tribune A brisk, 20-minute walk is a simple task for a mixed martial arts fighter of his caliber, and yet he was struggling. When someone said hello, Bradley barked that it wasn’t the time. Flirting with the end means blocking out all distractions. … See all stories on this topic » |
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411’s Top 25 MMA Fighters of All-Time (#25-#21) 411mania.com From Ken Shamrock and Jose Aldo to Takanori Gomi and more, 411 begins its journey to name the top 25 MMA fighters of all-time! Check out the full article to see who kicks off the list from #25-#21! Welcome to the 411 MMA Zone, and welcome to our latest … See all stories on this topic » |
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Roufusport’s “Fighter House” gives MMA up-and-comers unique opportunity Pro MMA Now Roufusport, Milwaukee’s fight gym that houses the likes of UFC stars Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Pat Barry, has opened a “Fighter House” to provide an opportunity for up-and-coming MMA fighters to come and train with one of the top mixed martial arts … See all stories on this topic » |
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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: Kickboxing showcased at MECS show Southgate News Herald By David Doig Michigan Extreme Combat Sports held the first show of its kind at the Taylor Town Trade Center last Saturday night putting, on an exciting array of various martial arts disciplines all in one cage in front of an outstanding crowd of 600 … See all stories on this topic » |
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Solano County sheriff’s officer golden in martial arts TheReporter.com … Road in Fairfield, Amiccuci, who was inducted into the Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2008, holds the rank of 8th Degree red/black belt in the Ramos method of Kajukenbo, a mixed martial art combining karate, judo, kempo and Chinese boxing. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Defeat an end to legend’s career? Dayton Daily News By Dann Stupp, Contributing Writer 10:41 PM Sunday, July 31, 2011 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — One of the most celebrated careers in mixed martial arts may be over. Fedor Emelianenko, a famed Russian heavyweight who went 27-0 from 2001-2009, suffered his … See all stories on this topic » |
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Inaugural Maltese Professional Boxing Event Announced
Posted on | August 1, 2011 | No Comments
Earlier today the President of the Malta Boxing Commission, former Olympian Alexander Zammit, made the historic announcement that the MBC are to sanction the inaugural professional boxing event in the Republic of Malta.
The Micallef Promotions event, which will take place in October, will be co-headlined by WIBA World title and WBF Inter-Continental title bouts. Supporting the main events will be an eight bout undercard that will include at least four contests featuring Maltese boxers.
On making the announcement Mr. Zammit said, “This is a truly historic moment for Boxing and for the Republic of Malta.
This will be the first time that a professional boxing event has been sanctioned in the Maltese Islands.
It is just a few months that the Malta Boxing Commission have existed, as a legally recognised professional boxing sanctioning organisation, and we are proud that this historic event will be taking place within our first year.
We had made it clear that we wanted the first professional boxing event, to be held here, would be a special event and with both the World Boxing Federation and Women’s International Boxing Association coming on board with title fights, it will definitely will be.
We are very hopeful that, should a budget be available, a European title will also feature on the show. To this end the Malta Boxing Commission Vice-President Mr. Gianluca Di Caro will shortly be making approaches to potential sponsors.
This may seem to be an unusual move for a sanctioning organisation to be involved in raising finances for an event, but from day one we had stated that we would do whatever we can to assist promoters that choose to hold events here in Malta.
We are particularly pleased that the event will involve four Maltese boxers, two who are licensed by the British Boxing Board of Control and two Malta Boxing Commission licensed boxers, who will both be making their professional debuts at the the event.
Full details of the event, including venue, participants and of course the date of the event, will be made within the next fourteen days.”
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Baltic Boxing Union August News & Rankings
Posted on | July 31, 2011 | No Comments
Baltic Boxing Union August News
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LONNIE SMITH WINS AGAIN – ADDED TO FALLON FIGHTS
Posted on | July 31, 2011 | 1 Comment
July 31st, 2011, Las Vegas — Super-featherweight “El Negro Mexicano”, “Lightning” Lonnie Smith improves to 14-2-2, 10 KOs via a 3rd round TKO victory over the game Eduardo Arcos (16-4-1, 13 KOs) on Friday night at the South Point Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas.
Once again, the always exciting Smith, gave the fans in attendance and those watching on television, a non-stop, action fight. After a close first round where both fighters traded shots, “Lightning Lonnie” began to land a series of uppercuts. Those shots, along with a series of other combinations, and Lonnie’s overall pressure prevented Arcos from answering the 4th bell.
Smith, fighting in his hometown of Las Vegas, also displayed his popularity as the venue was filled with many of his fans. Lonnie is a rising star in the 130 lb division, and he continues to grow his local fan base. Just like the Magdaleno brothers (Diego and Jesse), Smith is a local who can put butts in seats in Sin City.
Up next for Smith is a six or eight round bout on this year’s “Rural Rumble” in Fallon, NV on August 27th. Smith dazzled fight fans with his knockout win over Lowell Brownfield there last year. Details on Smith’s opponent for that show will be announced soon.
Tickets are available by calling 775 423 4556. Advance tickets are $10 children (ages 6-17) $12 adults; at gate $12 children $15 adults; $50 ringside, $500 for VIP tables. All bouts subject to change.
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Boxing Links (7-31-11)
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Denver boxer Mike Alvarado stays undefeated with unanimous decision Denver Post In the first round, Martinez went toe-to-toe and punch for punch with Alvarado, an undefeated contender in boxing’s junior welterweight division. But a left hook to the stomach sent Martinez backpedaling across the ring. He stayed away the rest of the … See all stories on this topic » |
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Ray Edwards is putting away his boxing gloves Atlanta Journal Constitution By D. Orlando Ledbetter FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards doesn’t plan to put on his boxing gloves anytime soon. Now that the lockout is over, and he has signed a five-year contract worth $30 million with the Falcons, Edwards can give … See all stories on this topic » |
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Florida boxing kangaroo still punching UPI.com KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 31 (UPI) — The Florida Boxing Commission and various other regulatory agencies have refused to shut down the long run of Rocky the boxing kangaroo. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sought to pull the plug on the act … See all stories on this topic » |
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Las Vegas boxers pursue Olympic dreams Las Vegas Review – Journal The 20-year-old Green Valley High School graduate is one of four Las Vegas boxers who will compete in the US Olympic Boxing Trials, which run today through Saturday in Mobile, Ala. » Buy this photo Coach Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze adjusts Brett Rather’s … See all stories on this topic » |
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Two-time Olympian Rau’Shee Warren among fighters at US trials bidding for shot … Washington Post Two-time Olympian Rau’Shee Warren, national champion Errol Spence, and former national champions Louie Byrd and Michael Hunter were among the fighters at the US Olympic boxing trials on Saturday. Pairings were set for Sunday’s first-round bouts at the … See all stories on this topic » |
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Avenal boxer gears up for US Olympic Trials Fresno Bee By Nick Giannandrea / The Fresno Bee The first time Jose Ramirez stepped into Avenal’s Kings Boxing Club, he couldn’t get out of the place fast enough. After stopping to check out what all the kids in the neighborhood with taped wrists were up to, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Caferro Jr. to box familiar foe at Olympic Team Trials Helena Independent Record Helena boxer Duran Caferro Jr., a 22-year-old representing H-Town Eagles Boxing Club, will open the US Olympic Team Trials today against the only boxer he’s previously faced in the 141-pound division. In a blind draw Saturday, Caferro Jr. was matched … See all stories on this topic » |
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COMMENTARY: New Haven boxer Tramaine Williams has a big week ahead Middletown Press The 18-year-old New Haven boxer, the reigning national Golden Gloves champion at 123-pounds, boarded a plane to Mobile, Ala., Saturday to begin competition today at the USA Boxing Olympic Trials, a double-elimination competition which run through Aug. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Pacquiao – Mayweather now within reach – Boxing News By admin By John F. McKenna (McJack): Promoters have been attempting to put together a Pacquiao – Mayweather matchup for over two years now with little success. Boxing News |
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Wrestling Links (7-31-11)
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Impact Wrestling: A tale of two shows Poughkeepsie Journal (blog) I watched this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling in two sessions due to scheduling and ended up feeling like I had just watched two different shows. The first 70 or so minutes of the show, I thought, were pretty darn good. • The opening segment had … See all stories on this topic » |
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Humor, wrestling part of the job for retiring financial aid director Journal and Courier It is like you are always trying to wrestle this thing to the ground. Q: How does this past year of aid changes compare to others? A: The spring was the most active spring I have ever witnessed in the changing of state grant programs for the future. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestling Over the Debt Ceiling Consortium News It’s more like professional wrestling of the kind they perform at the Capital Arena not far from Capitol Hill. The audience is hyped. The wrestlers pretend to hate each other, and arouse the crowd with acts of physical aggression. … See all stories on this topic » |
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CM Punk being promoted by TNA, Receives huge endorsement from wrestling legend Examiner.com The CM Punk “craze” continues throughout the wrestling industry as WWE’s distant competitor TNA Impact Wrestling is promoting appearances by CM Punk. According to a Friday report by WrestlingInc.com, TNA’s is advertising CM Punk matches for their … See all stories on this topic » |
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Three new trophy cases house PHS?wrestling accomplishments Parkersburg News Three new trophy cases were recently built and placed inside Memorial Fieldhouse under the wall of fame for ex-Big Red wrestlers. Thanks to donated wood from Paul Brooks along with the help of former PHS mat coach Joe Handlan, Jr., Curtis Harris and … See all stories on this topic » |
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Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler set to wrestle Tuesday Carmi Times Anyone who grew up in the 1970s and could receive WTVW Channel 7 from Evansville, Ind., remembers watching these guys and others take to the wrestling ring on weekend mornings, with the announcing team of Lance Russell and Dave Brown calling the action … See all stories on this topic » |
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An Olympic appetite for more gold — at age 40 Omaha World-Herald Olympic gold in Greco-Roman wrestling in 2000, Olympic bronze in 2004. At least twice he has been near death, once in a plane crash in Lake Powell, Utah, and once almost frozen in a mountain mishap. But his most recent flirtation with death, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING On SpikeTV at 9/8c – YouTube By TNAwrestling Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING On SpikeTV at 9/8c. Uploads by tnawrestling |
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Balloon Juice » Drunken wrestling is probably fine, even … By Kay The men said they weren’t fighting; just having a “friendly wrestling match in their hotel room,” a Beavercreek police report said. Martin’s parents were called to pick up the men and their belongings, according to the police report. … Balloon Juice |
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (7-31-11)
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Jeff Wagenheim: Fedor falls again, but legendary matchup exceeds expectations SI.com AP Of course, the hype machine for Saturday night’s bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson — two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history — never quite shifted into high gear. Henderson is the Strikeforce light heavyweight … See all stories on this topic » |
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Top 10 MMA come-from-behind wins Toronto Sun By Neil Springer ,QMI Agency Anderson Silva’s (centre) match with Chael Sonnen should be considered the best comeback win in mixed martial arts history. (QMI Agency/Michael Peake) It’s a cliché statement, but anything can happen in mixed martial arts. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Reports: Alistair Overeem dropped ESPN That event is tentatively scheduled for October, though no official date has been set. It is expected to be held in Moscow. Franklin McNeil covers mixed martial arts and boxing for ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Franklin_ See all stories on this topic » |
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ProElite back in ring with 6-fight MMA card Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Billy Hull Six fights fill the main card of ProElite’s first mixed martial arts card in more than two years. And each one has a unique story line. Whether it’s the highly anticipated debut of Reagan Penn or Andrei Arlovski trying to regain the form … See all stories on this topic » |
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Tate submits Coenen at Strikeforce MarketWatch … Strikeforce title in the fourth round of their bout outside Chicago Saturday night. Tate won via an arm triangle choke at just over three minutes into the fourth round of their mixed martial arts fight at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Ill. See all stories on this topic » |
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Heavyweight follows May win at Civic Center with submission of Humes nwitimes.com Salinas-Jones (5-0, 1-0 Strikeforce), an Oak Brook-based heavyweight, signed with Strikeforce earlier this month on the strength, in part, of his last victory, a submission win over John Hook at Cut ThroatMMA’s May show at the Hammond Civic Center. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Manassas, Woodbridge Fighters Head to Sterling for Premiere Mixed Martial Arts … Patch.com Northern Virginia’s largest and longest-running mixed martial arts (MMA) event returns to Dulles Sportsplex Saturday, for Operation Octagon’s 15th card. By Jim Kirkland Willie Floyd gets last-minute instructions from Elijah Harshbarger, head coach of … See all stories on this topic » |
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Tarec Saffiedine Puts A Shihaishinkai Clinic On Scott Smith At Strikeforce … SB Nation Tarec Saffiedine, a Lebanese-born Belgian, painted an exotic picture of what’s possible in Mixed Martial Arts at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. His palette consisted of a rainbow of striking technques. Unfortunately for Scott Smith, he was little … See all stories on this topic » |
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Anderson Silva signs sponsorship deal with Burger King – MMA News Middleweight champion of the UFC, the Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva hit him with a new sponsor for the UFC River in August and will become the poster boy … www.mixedmartialarts.com/…/ |
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