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Tickets for ‘Super Brawls’ on Sale at 10 am Tomorrow!

Posted on | January 14, 2012 | No Comments

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Miranda vs. Chilemba, Williams vs. Barthelemy, Abdusalamov vs. Rodriguez

 

Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Saturday, January 14) at 10 AM for “Super Brawls”, the Friday, February 3, ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised night of professional boxing in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas.

 

“Super Brawls” will be presented by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, and features Colombian light heavyweight slugger Edison “Pantera” Miranda (35-6, 30 KOs) taking on South Africa’s WBC #6, WBA #13, and WBO #14-rated Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

 

In the superb televised co-main events, 21-year-old lightweight Hylon Williams Jr. (15-0, 3 KOs) of Las Vegas will face off against 25-year-old Cuban power-punching sensation Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (14-0, 11 KOs) in an eight-round battle of undefeated prospects and unbeaten heavyweight sensation Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs) of Moscow, Russia, will face Cuba’s also unbeaten Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6 KOs).

 

More exciting undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

 

Tickets for “Super Brawls” are priced at $25 and $50 and are available at any Station Casinos rewards center or at Stationcasinos.com/concerts. A few VIP seats are available at a price of $100. Please call (954) 985-1155.

 

All bouts subject to change. On fight night, doors open at 5:30 and the action starts at 6:00 pm. Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel is located at 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas. Telephone: (702) 631-1000 or (800) 654-8888.
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Fight Night Announces 20+ Fights and Full-Card For February 11th, 2012

Posted on | January 14, 2012 | No Comments


 
Lewiston, ME (January 13, 2012) – New England Fights! And Nick DiSalvo Promotions are proud to announce the full card for February 11th’s Fight Night I mixed martial arts (MMA) event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.
 
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be bringing the first ever mixed martial arts event to Lewiston, Maine,” stated DiSalvo. “Way back in the fall—over four months ago—we began seeking out the best talent in the Northeast to introduce Lewiston to MMA. We did an exhaustive search to make sure that we were coming with the best fighters in the state and region. I am truly humbled by the incredible Maine and Northeast talent that my matchmaker has assembled for this show. Lewiston is a town known for champions and on February 11th we’re bringing a championship card with us.”
 
Fight Night will be headlined by a main event welterweight bout between Maine’s own Ryan Sanders (2-0) from Young’s MMA in Brewer and Wai Kru/IntenZe fighter Dan “The Ghost” Keefe (7-2).
 
The Co-Main event will feature a bantamweight clash between The Academy’s Paul Gorman (8-7), out of Portland, Maine and ranked #2 in the Northeast at 135-pounds, and WEC/Bellator veteran Anthony Leone (9-4) from Ithaca, New York.
 
Fight Night’s professional and amateur competitors collectively represent 19 of the East Coast’s top martial arts schools from eight different states.  “We have high school state champions and collegiate wrestlers on this card; boxers, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belts, Purple Belts, Brown and Black Belts—you name it, we got it,” stated DiSalvo. “We’ve got some of the top-ranked fighters in the region, big show veterans, and newcomers that you’ve never seen nor heard of before, but that people will be talking about after this show,” he said. “This fight card really does have something for everyone.”
 
“This card is a labor of love,” stated Fight Night matchmaker Matt Peterson. “I’m so proud to see so many of my favorite fighters pulled together to all compete on one night. The lineup for February 11th represents literally months of work and I want to personally thank all of the fighters, coaches and managers that have decided to be a part of this show. I have such respect for the sport of MMA and the incredible discipline and dedication that the athletes scheduled to appear on this show possess. Participants and fans alike are in for a great evening in Lewiston next month. I hope everyone in the area will take advantage of the affordable general admission rate of $25 per ticket to come out and support some exceptional mixed martial artists and see a great evening of fights.”
 
“We intentionally marked our ticket prices lower,” DiSalvo added. “We know that Maine, like the rest of the nation, is hurting financially right now. We wanted everyone to be able to afford a ticket to come see MMA live. With over 20 fights booked, you’re paying a little better than a buck per fight, so you can’t go too wrong at that price. Whether you’re a longtime fan or you want to see the sport live for the first time—this card is for you. Come out on February 11th and experience the fastest growing sport in the world and find out for real what all the talk is about.”
 
Fight Night takes place on February 11th, 2012 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecolisee.com or by calling 207.783.2009.
 
For more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest announcements regarding the inaugural event of Fight Night visit www.mma-fightnight.com.
 
The Fight Card (subject to change):
 
Fight Night I, February 11, 2012, The Colisee Lewiston, ME
 
PRO
170
            Ryan Sanders 2-0 (Young’s MMA)              vs        Dan Keefe 7-2 (Wai Kru/Intenze)
 
135
Paul Gorman 8-7 (The Academy)   vs        Anthony Leone 9-4 (Bombsquad)
 
205
Jesse Peterson 4-2 (CMBJJ/SSSF)   vs Anthony Dick 1-5 (Team Expendable)
 
145
Josh Parker 2-3 (Littefield’s Gym)  vs Steve Perez 3-0 (Bombsquad)
 
155
Keegan Hornstra 0-1 (Recluse)    vs              Antony Woodman 1-5 (Havoc)
 
170
Jamie Harrison 0-1 (First Coast Full Contact) vs Justin Switzer 1-4 (Sityodtong)
 
135
Adam Toussaint 4-4 (Havoc) vs Chris Rowley 3-4 (Sityodtong)
 
125
Ernesto Ornelas 0-0 (Choi’s Institute/MMA Athletix) vs Evan Velez 3-1 (Bombsquad)
 
 
AMATEUR
 
145
Ray Wood 3-0 (Young’s MMA)        vs  Renan Borges 1-0 (Wai Kru)
 
160
Jesse Erickson 0-0 (CMBJJ)  vs        Isaiah Gomez 1-1 (Independent)
145
John Raio 0-0 (MMAthletix) vs        Ken Kersch 1-4 (Real Deal MMA)
 
205
Brent Dillingham 0-0 (MMA Athletix)         vs        Rick Garland 1-1 (Real Deal MMA)
 
185
Buck Pineau 2-0 (Choi’s Institute)  vs        Dan Burke 1-0 (Team Burgess)
 
170
Adam Gordon 1-1 (Havoc) vs Erik Tseronis 1-2 (Team Burgess)
 
130
Dave Brown 0-1 (Andover Fight Club)  vs Brandon Warne 1-0 (Bombsquad)
 
155
Nate Charles 0-2 (Wai Nei) vs Dez Green 1-0 (Bombsquad)
 
155
Zackary Adams 0-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Jason Libby 2-1 (Bill Jones/Team KAOS)
 
170
Andrew Tripp 0-0 (Team Headstrong MMA) vs Tollison Lewis 0-0 (Wai Nei)
 
155
Colby Adams 0-0 (Team Headstrong MMA) vs John Healey 0-2 (Team KAOS)
 
145
James Dougherty 0-0 (Choi’s Institute) vs Derek Shorey 1-2 (Team KAOS)
 
145
Elias Leland 0-1 (The Academy) vs Nick Spencer 0-0 (Choi’s Institute)
 
175
Tim Grovo (Team Headstrong MMA) vs AJ Davis (Team KAZE)
 
 
About Fight Night I
The inaugural event of “Fight Night,” a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions company, will feature a Main Event professional welterweight bout between undefeated, fast-rising Maine prospect Ryan Sanders (2-0) from Young’s MMA and top Northeast middleweight Dan Keefe (7-2) out of Wai Kru/IntenZe. Promoter Nick DiSalvo has booked the Androscoggin Bank Colisee for “MMA Fight Night I,” which was the venue for the 1965 Heavyweight Boxing Championship rematch between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. The 4,500 capacity arena is the premiere venue in the Lewiston/Auburn, Maine region. The facility has added over $4 million in renovations in the last four years including food court/taverns and other amenities to provide fight fans with a top-flight experience.
 
About Nick DiSalvo Promotions
Nick DiSalvo Promotions is a Mixed Martial Arts promotions company. Nick DiSalvo Promotions’ mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. DiSalvo Promotions’ executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing and advertising.
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-14-12)

Posted on | January 14, 2012 | No Comments

Jeff Wagenheim: UFC should consider measures to placate anti-MMA lobby; more mail
SI.com
Dana White (above) should consider meeting an anti-MMA lobby halfway if he hopes to fulfill his guarantee of New York legalization. AP The leading organization of combat sports has taken a couple of cold slaps to the face this week in response to its …
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Bay City’s Charlie Cosens on MMA card at Palace tonight
Detroit Free Press
Courtesy of Donofrio Entertainment By Mike Brudenell By night, Charlie Cosens is a cage fighter; by day, he teaches Mixed Martial Arts at his Cosens MMA Gym in Saginaw. Cosens, who lives in Bay City, will opt for the octagon this evening when he …
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‘Haywire’ actress Gina Carano represents MMA brand crossover for women
newjerseynewsroom.com
The daughter of former Cowboys QB Glenn Carano, the Texas native has been the poster girl for the female side of Mixed Martial Arts for some time, combining a championship style (just one loss in the cage) with the looks and acting ability to be a box …
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MMA News: Kenny Florian, Gina Carano, Dan Henderson, TUF and More
Opposing Views
I always enjoy his work, from MMA Live on ESPN to this new UFC Tonight. Best of luck, Kenny. Hope it’s not that serious to cause retirement. In an interview with MMAMania.com, Gina Carano commented on Cris Santos’ failed steroid test. …
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Opposing Views
COLUMN: The MMA Stock Exchange – A Look at the Rising and Falling in the UFC’s…
MMATorch
He’s got one of the best all-around skill sets in mixed martial arts, and he’s by far and wide the most soft-spoken champion in the UFC. Definitely the second best pound for pound fighter in the world, GSP has run the gauntlet on opponents in the UFC, …
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MMATorch
Apprentice School wrestler Spruill thrives on MMA-style combat
Daily Press
He has a career record of 59-28 with a style that is more brawler than technician, owing to his side pursuit of Mixed Martial Arts fighting. “He’s more rough than he is skilled,” said A-School coach Bruce Shumaker, who also coached Spruill at Lafayette …
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UFC 142 Bleacher Report MMA Staff Predictions
Bleacher Report
UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro is the kick off event of the year for the top mixed martial arts organization in the world and is the second taste for Brazilian fans in less than five months. The main card is carried by two top home country fighters in Jose …
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Bleacher Report
The Martial Chronicles: Jiu-Jitsu Brings Mixed Martial Arts to Brazil
Head Kick Legend
by John Nash on Jan 13, 2012 1:49 PM EST in Combat Sports As the UFC plans to visit Brazil again this weekend I thought it would be interesting to examine some of Brazil’s rich history involvingmixed martial arts. Kid Nate has already chronicled the …
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UFC boss slams ESPN piece, Ken Shamrock, promises thorough video reply
MMAjunkie.com
White offered little apology for his organization’s practices while detailing precisely what he and the UFC did for Shamrock when he brought the MMA legend back to the promotion in 2006. “This thing started making money in 2005, 2006,” White said of …
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MMAjunkie.com
Power Ranking 15 of the Greatest Wrestlers in MMA History
Bleacher Report
The most dominant of all martial arts in the MMA world, by far, is wrestling. These grappling centric, All-American athletes have taken over the sport and have reached great heights, cinching titles in many of the world’s leading promotions and …
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Bleacher Report

 

Blogs
2012 World MMA Middleweight Scouting Report: #2 – Marcelo …
By Bloody Elbow
If there is a simple anthro-stylistic explanation for the success of Brazilian mixed martial arts fighters, it’s that the intersection of Muay Thai, boxing and Jiu-Jitsu training produces athletes who naturally excel at finishing fights.
Bloody Elbow 

 

 
UFC Quick Quote: Anderon Silva suffers another injury … – MMA Mania
By Adam Guillen Jr.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva has today revealed that he has suffered a back injury. The middleweight champion is currently rehabbing an injured shoulder he suffered while preparing for his …
MMAmania.com

 

Web
Gina Carano Undecided on Return to MMA | MMAWeekly.com
The last time Carano stepped foot in a MMA cage was in 2009 when she lost in a featherweight title fight to Cris ‘Cyborg’ Santos. Since then, Carano has been …
mmaweekly.com/gina-carano-undecided-on-return-to-mma
Category: Mixed Martial Arts, MMA
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Boxing Links (1-13-12)

Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments

SBW fight: Boxer behind bars
New Zealand Herald
By Jared Savage and Steve Deane Sonny Bill Williams’ next boxing opponent has been axed after the Weekend Herald revealed he was behind bars for failing to turn up to court this week to face criminal charges, including possession of methamphetamine. …
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Boxing: Pacquiao accepts challenge to step up
New Zealand Herald
Photo / AP Manny Pacquiao yesterday accepted US rival Floyd Mayweather’s provocative challenge for a showdown of the world’s top pound-for-pound boxers, although sticking points to the mega fight remain. The unbeaten Mayweather dared the Philippine …
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Muhammad Ali Gears Up For Milestone Birthday Celebration
Huffington Post
Muhammad Ali’s wife says the boxing great is still a “big kid” who enjoys his birthday parties. The three-time heavyweight boxing champion will celebrate a milestone birthday Tuesday when he turns 70. Ali will be surrounded by friends who are gathering …
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ESPN 3D Boxing Ring
TIME
Two boxers sparr live in the boxing ring in the ESPN 3D section at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 12, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lenovo IdeaPad is displayed at the International …
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Muhammad Ali Center part of legacy to boxing great’s social activism …
Washington Post
The party, in a banquet room offering a sweeping view of the Ohio River, will double as a $1000-per-person fundraiser for Ali’s beloved center, where the boxer’s words are inscribed throughout the exhibits. Australian Ben Physick, who toured the center …
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Pro boxing returns to Palm Bay in February
Florida Today
Craig Rubadoux/FLORIDA TODAY Professional boxing returns to the Palm Bay Community Center on Feb. 10 with a card planned for live television in 62 countries. The Telemundo/NBC broadcast follows a successful promotion last year at the community center. …
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Boxing back in Tijuana
fightnews.com
The Mexican boxing public deserve this kind of fight card, one that will bring greatboxing action to the Azteca channel airwaves.” Lopez, who after suffering a loss to San Diego’s Aaron Garcia in his first fight of last year, has bounced back against …
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fightnews.com
Snooki announces new venture: Boxing promoter
Examiner.com
Yesterday, Jan 12th, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appeared at McFadden’s Irish Restaurant in New York City in order to announce that she is entering the boxing world as a promoter. Her boxingpromotional team will go under the name Team Snooki Boxing and …
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The WBKBA Launches The First Sanctioned Bare Knuckle Boxing Association
Examiner.com
Last year the WBKBA—World Bare Knuckle Boxing Association—made history as it held the first sanctioned bare knuckle boxing bout since BKB legend John L. Sullivan fought an epic 75-round contest against Jake Kilrain, winning by knockout and retiring …
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Blogs
Behind the scenes with live ESPN 3D boxing at CES 2012 — Engadget
By Ben Drawbaugh
ESPN had a presence at this CES like no other we’ve witnessed from the sports network and the last of the four letter network’s big.
Engadget
 

 

Boxing Coach feels Pocket Rocket Boxing Gym has made credible …
By KNews
As the Annual General Meeting of the Pocket Rocket Boxing Gym (PRBG) looms, Coordinator and Coach Orland ‘Pocket Rocket’ Rogers has lauded the efforts of his boxers saying that his Gym had a good year. He is also adamant that the …
Kaieteur News
 

 

Boxing to scrap computerised scoring after London – Stabroek News …
By Stabroek staff
LONDON, (Reuters) – A computerised scoring system designed for the boxing competition at the London 2012 Olympics will be scrapped after the Games as the.
Stabroek News
 

 

Snooki News – Snooki Forms Pro Boxing Team With Her Father …
By Amber James
Get ready! Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi is ready to enter the boxing world. The pint-sized Jersey Shore star attended the Team Snooki Boxing press conference.
Celebuzz
 

 

Paul Graceland: Dominate Your Boxing Opponent With A Power …
By Value of a Dollar
The fact is that to be able to be a boxer you need more than simply brute force, instead if this is all that you possess, the chances are that you are not going to be able to go the distance in the boxingring with a well rehearsed fighter, instead …
Paul Graceland
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Don’t Miss Aldo vs Mendes Live Tomorrow Night

Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments

Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes Battle For Featherweight Gold LIVE Tomorrow Night
Plus Vitor Belfort returns to Brazil to take on Anthony Johnson! UFC RIO live tomorrow night at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on Pay-Per-View and UFC.TV

Live on FX: See The UFC RIO Prelims
Before the Pay-Per-View action begins, see four fights live and free starting at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on FX

Live on Facebook: Felipe Arantes and Antonio Carvalho Kick Off Fight Night In Rio
“LIKE” the UFC on Facebook to see the first UFC RIO prelim live tomorrow night at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Watch The UFC RIO Weigh-In Live Today on FUEL TV & UFC.com
Fighters hit the scales at approximately 4pm ET / 1pm PT

UFC 143 VIP Packages On Sale Now
Floor seats, meet & greets, backstage tours and more! Get the ultimate experience on February 4th in Las Vegas!

UFC RIO Aldo vs Mendes on Pay-Per-View – Sat. January 14 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
UFC on FX Guillard vs Miller on FX – Fri. January 20 – Nashville, TN

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New York Golden Gloves officials Guest speakers at Tuesday’s Ring 8 Meeting

Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments

 
NEW YORK, NY (January 12, 2012) – The first Ring 8 monthly meeting of the year will be held Tuesday evening (Jan. 17 @ 7 PM/ET), featuring a trio of guest speakers representing the upcoming 85th annual Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament, at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City.

 

The speakers are Brian Adams, director of the Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament, U.S. Metros president Eddie Acevedo and Mickey Rosario, chief of officials.

 

“This will be an informative meeting about how the Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament has operated so successfully during the past 84 years,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. “This is the largest amateur tournament of its kind in the United States. We’re very fortunate to have Brian, Eddie and Mickey discussing how US Metros officials are assigned, boxers are matched, required tests and how scoring in the tournament differs from in the pro ranks. Everyone in attendance will get a special insight into the inner workings of this great New York event.”

 

Formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association (hence, RING 8) and today the organization’s motto still remains: Boxers Helping Boxers.

 

RING 8 is fully committed to supporting less fortunate people in the boxing community who may require assistance in terms of paying rent, medical expenses, or whatever justifiable need.

 

Go on line to www.Ring8ny.com for more information about RING 8, the largest group of its kind in the United States with more than 350 members. Annual membership dues is only $25.00 and each member is entitled to a buffet dinner at RING 8 monthly meetings, the third Tuesday of every month, excluding July and August. All active boxers, amateur and professional, are entitled to a complimentary RING 8 yearly membership.
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Melson to face Wilson January 21!

Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments

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New York, NY (January 13, 2012) – Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will face his most experienced foe to date when he battles Shawn Rawley Wilson in a six round junior middleweight bout Saturday, January 21 at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom.
 
Hailing from Omaha, NE, Wilson’s faced a number of quality opponents including contenders DeAndre Latimore, Grzegorz Proksa and Jesus Gonzalez. In his most recent bout on October 15,Wilson improved to 6-5 (1 KO) by outpointing Reuben Rodriguez. In addition to having a winning record as a pro boxer, the 29-year-old is a top-notch mixed martial artist with close to 50 fights.
 
“Wilson is definitely coming to fight,” said Melson, a West Point graduate who improved to 7-0 after knocking out Danny Lugo in December on the Andre Ward-Carl Froch undercard in Atlantic City. “With the experience he has in boxing and MMA, I need to be at my best, especially because a number of West Point boxers are going to be on hand watching me. I’m training hard and working on my endurance because this is going to be a barnburner!”
 
Melson is also excited about his growing fan base, which helps support his donations to Justadollarplease.org in association with America’s first Clinical Stem Cell Trial using Umbilical Cord Cells.
 
“It’s truly an honor to see more and more people supporting me each fight. All of my tickets for this fight have been sold, so I really owe it to the great fans out there that are not only helping me, but those in need by supporting the cause”
 
In association with Justadollarplease, Melson created Team Fight to Walk, whose mission is to raise awareness within the boxing community about the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries. Team Fight to Walk is comprised of Melson, former two-time cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, title contender DeAndre “The Bull” Latimore, Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana, Hector Camacho Jr., 2008 US Olympian Shawn Estrada, and prospects Sid “The Messenger” El Harrak, Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin, Frank Galarza, Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien, Ahmed “Prince of Egypt” Samir and Delen “Sniper” Parsley.
 
For more information or to make a donation, go to teamfighttowalk.com or Justadollarplease.org.
 
Fans can contact Boyd at Facebook.com/Boydmelson.
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The WBKBA Launches The First Sanctioned Bare Knuckle Boxing Association

Posted on | January 13, 2012 | No Comments

Last year the WBKBA—World Bare Knuckle Boxing Association—made history as it held the first sanctioned bare knuckle boxing bout since BKB legend John L. Sullivan fought an epic 75-round contest against Jake Kilrain, winning by knockout and retiring the last heavyweight champion.

In August of 2011, in the Fort McDowell Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, former IBA Cruiserweight champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn defeated Richard Stewart via third round knockout to claim the vacant title and become the new world heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion.

Gunn and his team formed the WBKBA as the first and only sanctioning body in bare knuckle boxing.

“Our goal with the WBKBA is to provide bare knuckle fighters around the world with an organization where they can legitimately compete in a sanctioned sport,” said Chris Cella, President of WBKBA.  “Moving forward in 2012 we have big plans, and in the near future we believe we can be as big—if not bigger—than gloved boxing and MMA.”

The WBKBA has already announced an upcoming show—BKB 2—to take place in either late February or early March, in which Bobby  Gunn will put his world title on the line, and Dan Batchelder will go to battle for the United States World Heavyweight BKB Championship.

Since the reemergence of the original form of combat, several big names in both the boxing and MMA world have expressed interest in BKB.  The fight sport has been featured in ESPN The Magazine, CNN, Sports Illustrated, Maxim, espn.com, and several other media outlets.

“Bare knuckle boxing is exploding on an international level,” said Cella.  “Each week we continue to get countless requests from fighters around the world asking for information on how they can get involved in BKB in their region, and we expect the forthcoming response to expand exponentially.”

Bare knuckle boxing combines the technique and strategy of a gloved boxing match with the excitement and stand-up of a MMA fight.

“BKB is going to take off big time in 2012,” said Cella.  “We have a solid team—in addition to the world heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion—and we have some big things in the mix that are going to make BKB a household name.”

For more information on the WBKBA visit www.wbkba.com.

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