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Douglin to face Martinez January 6 on Friday Night Fights!

Posted on | December 10, 2011 | No Comments

 

Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin

 
Morganville, NJ (December 9, 2011) – Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin will make his national TV debut when he battles undefeated knockout artist Steven Martinez on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” January 6 at Mallory Square in Key West, FL. 
 
Both Douglin, 13-1 (8 KO’s), and Martinez, 11-0 (9 KO’s), won the 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament in their respective weight classes, en route to becoming notable pro prospects. Although Douglin lives in Morganville, NJ and Martinez resides in nearby Bronx, NY, the two only trained together on a very limited basis.
 
“We sparred once earlier this year and that was it,” stated Douglin, who outpointed slick veteran Phillip McCants in July. “We fought in the same tournaments but he competed in a lower weight class. He faced my cousin (Delen Parsley) twice in the amateurs and I’ve seen a number of his pro fights. He’s a good fighter with solid skills.”
 
Last February, Douglin suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Doel Carrasquillo. The skilled southpaw was written off by many insiders following the loss, but Douglin believes that he’ll turn doubters into believers come January 6.
 
“You’re only as good as your last fight and I learned a lot from the loss. The Martinezfight is a blessing and two young fighters putting everything on the line is something for the fans to be excited about. When I win, people will definitely know that I’m here to stay!”
 
Douglin-Martinez is scheduled for eight rounds in the junior middleweight division and will open the 2012 season of Friday Night Fights. The card is promoted by Dibella Entertainment. Ticket information will be available shortly.
 
The card airs live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes at 9 pm ET.
 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ANNOUNCE TEAM OFFERS THE KEYS TO VICTORY FOR ANDRE WARD & CARL FROCH

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L-R: Jim Gray, Gus Johnson, Al Bernstein, Photo Credit: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

 

Gus Johnson, Al Bernstein, Antonio Tarver and Jim Gray Sound Off

On The Final of the Super Six World Boxing Classic

LIVE on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME® (Delayed on the West Coast)  

 

NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2011) – Through the last two years, no four men have been closer to the action in the Super Six World Boxing Classic than SHOWTIME announcers Gus JohnsonAl Bernstein,Antonio Tarver and Jim Gray. Appropriately, the entire team will again sit ringside on Saturday, Dec. 17 as Andre Ward and Carl Froch battle for super middleweight supremacy in The Final LIVE onSHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

 

Each member of the Super Six broadcast team offered their commentary on the historic bout.

 

Gus Johnson, Play-by-Play Announcer

“We’re witnessing two fighters who haven’t reached their peak yet. This fight is going to go a long way in determining what path they take. The winner has the opportunity to launch into super stardom at 168. The winner will have the chance to potentially become a household name moving forward.

 

“These two men are meeting each other at the right time. They’re young. They’re strong. They’re hungry, humble and – maybe most importantly – they really want to test themselves. It’s tailor made. Ward-Froch will be cataclysmic.”

 

Al Bernstein, Expert Analyst

“Andre Ward is the consummate boxer-puncher. We thought Mikkel Kessler was the most skilled fighter in the tournament and Andre dominated him. In this match, Ward must bring the kind of ring generalship that allowed Andre Dirrell to do well against Froch – even in losing. The Ward jab needs to be established early and he must punch in combination, while mixing in just enough lateral movement.

 

“Carl Froch is a much more nuanced fighter than we expected to see in this tournament. He is a better pure boxer than he’s given credit for being. He showed that in wins over Arthur Abraham and Glen Johnson. He also has an iron chin. Ward will not attack him like Johnson and Abraham so Froch will need to push the pace more. He, too, must establish the jab early and then land his right hand behind it. He has not used his excellent uppercut as much in the Super Six; this would be a good time to bring it out of mothballs.”

 

 

Antonio Tarver, Expert Analyst

“The key for Andre Ward is to stay within himself, keep boxing and keep winning the rounds. I think there is a lot of pressure on him to do something exciting, to do something great, but he can’t play into that hype. He must stay disciplined. I think that’s the key word when I look at what he needs for this battle: discipline.

 

“For Froch, he’s going to have to cut the ring off. He’s going to have to limit Andre Ward’s movement. Carl is going to have to press him and I think he’s going to have to be the aggressor. He needs to make it a fight instead of a boxing match. Froch will have to corner Ward and make him fight with his back against the ropes. And if he can do that and sustain that kind of attack, press him mentally and physically, Froch will give Ward the hardest fight he’s ever had. If anybody gets knocked out in this fight, I see Froch catching Ward.

 

“I really feel like the winner of this fight will write his own ticket as to what he’d like to do in the near future so there is a lot at stake. I’m looking forward to it. We could be looking at the Fighter of the Year. When you look at what they’ve gone through, you’ve got to put Ward or Froch in the category for Fighter of the Year if one man can win convincingly.”

 

Jim Gray, Ringside Reporter

“The key for Ward will be to be patient. He needs to fight at his pace and not be lured in by Froch to brawl. He must also know that Froch has a great chin, and not be frustrated that Froch may not budge with his best shots.

 

“The key for Froch would be to somehow be able to get Ward to brawl. To get him into wild exchanges and catch him. Froch is tough and he has the ability to take fighters out of their plan and create opportunities.”

 

The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Matchroom Sport and Antonio Leonard Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City and sponsored by Corona.

 

Tickets are on sale at the Boardwalk Hall box office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com. All tickets purchased for the original event date will be honored on Dec. 17.  If ticket holders are not able to attend on Dec. 17, refunds are available at the point of purchase. Thenon-televised undercard begins at 6 p.m. ET.

 

ABOUT SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC

The inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic is a ground-breaking, six-fighter tournament from SHOWTIME Sports® featuring the class of the super middleweight (168-pound) division from around the world. All bouts in the Super Six tournament will be contested under the Unified Rules of Boxing. Each boxer fights three bouts against different opponents in the field in the points-based Group Stage of competition (Win – 2 pts with a 1-pt bonus for KO/TKO; Loss – 0 pts; Draw – 1 pt.). After the Group Stage, the four fighters with the highest point totals advanced to the single-elimination Semifinals. The winners of the Semifinal bouts advanced to The Final to fight for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup.

 

About Showtime Networks Inc.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™  XTRA.  SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®.  SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution.  All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

Boxing Fans to Receive Early Holiday Gift Courtesy of Jeff Valcourt

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Save 25% Off Tickets to Feb. 11 Jimmy Lange Boxing Show Now Through Christmas Eve

 

Fairfax, VA (December 9, 2011) – Christmas comes early to boxing fans everywhere through a special holiday discount ticket offer courtesy of Jeff Valcourt of Valcourt Building Services, title sponsor of Jimmy Lange Boxing.  In his role as Santa, Mr. Valcourt would like to offer a gift of a 25% discount on tickets to the next world-class Jimmy Lange Boxing event scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Patriot Center.  Through December 24, 2011, fans can purchase $75, $125, $200, $300 and $500 tickets (offer does not apply to $35 and $50 tickets) at 25% off when buying in person at the Patriot Center Box Office or going online to Ticketmaster’s website (http://tinyurl.com/bq24arx).

 

Featuring the former “Contender star, Jimmy Lange Boxing cards have drawn national attention for their world-class fights and strong drawing power.  The February 11 event will feature three world title fights, headlined by Lange’s World Boxing Union (WBU) junior middleweight title defense and top local female boxer, Tori Nelson, fighting for the World International Boxing Association (WIBA) middleweight championship. An exciting co-main event for a world title will also be added to the lineup with an announcement forthcoming.

 

The card will also feature rising local junior welterweight Todd “White Lightning” Wilson.  The previously announced Zain “Tiger” Shah vs. Tony “No Better” Jeter bout has fallen out. All bouts are subject to change.

Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-10-11)

Posted on | December 10, 2011 | No Comments

MMA Today: Jones aims to extend his year-long win streak
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“Our focus was to find the right night, where the largest number of MMA fans could enjoy the show,” Bellator chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney said. “We’ve been discussing this move with our partners at Viacom for months … we agreed that Fridays provided 
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Mixed martial arts matchmaker seeks quality fights
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Kucevic is a matchmaker for Clovis-based mixed martial arts promoting outfit Evolution Combat Sports, which has organized five fights last year and drew thousands of people to the Curry County Events Center and the Clovis Civic Center. 
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Kids listen to MMA stars
Toronto Sun
By Ted Woloshyn ,Toronto Sun They are unlikely allies, but Doug Ford, Mixed Martial Arts fighters and Lady Gaga all share the same concern — bullying. Coun. Ford supported an initiative in Toronto this week in which MMA stars here for an Ultimate 
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ProElite MMA Returns Live on HDNet at Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii 
MarketWatch (press release)
The PUNK” and ProElite Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi’s LOS ANGELES, Dec 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — ProElite (pk:PELE) makes its return to the MMA-centric islands of Hawaii, featuring a fight card loaded with world class talent on January 21, 
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8CN Exclusive Interview: Jimi “PosterBoy” Manuwa MMA Bulldozing His Way To The 
8countnews.com
Jimi “The Posterboy” Manuwa is the UK Light Heavyweight Champion and becoming a professionalMMA fighter was his aspiration after the reformation of his old character. Now he is keen to take youngsters off the streets and into MMA classes. 
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Brian Ebersole Brings ‘Entertainment Factor’ into UFC 140 Bout with Claude Patrick
Heavy.com
After exploding onto the mainstream mixed martial arts scene with his debut victory under the Zuffa banner over Chris Lytle at UFC 127, Brian Ebersole introduced himself to hundreds of thousands of fans watching live in Sydney, Australia’s Acer Arena 
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Torres fired from UFC
nwitimes.com
East Chicago native Miguel Torres was fired from the mixed martial arts organization Ultimate Fighting Championship after posting a tweet on his Twitter feed that league officials deemed insensitive to rape victims. Miguel Torres, one of the most 
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Buffery: Is Hominick GSP’s heir apparent?
London Free Press
Is Mark Hominick the next Canadian mixed martial arts superstar? With UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre perhaps entering the — shall we say — autumn of his career, Canadian MMAfans have turned their attention to Hominick. 
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Crazy Enough to Be True: Ten Wild MMA Predictions for 2012
Cagepotato
But I also said that Dana White would coin a new phrase, land a network TV deal and that a famous athlete would cross over into the world of mixed martial arts. Not bad, eh? 2012 is quickly approaching so get the champagne on ice and let’s get to those 
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Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Targeting Return To K-1 Despite Retirement, Ruptured Bicep
MMA Nation
Dec 9, 2011 – Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic may be retired from mixed martial arts, but his fighting career has yet to write its final chapter. In a recent interview with Croatia’s Fight Channel, the MMA legend revealed his plans to transition back into 
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The Reemergence of Bare Knuckle Boxing

Posted on | December 10, 2011 | No Comments

 

Bareknuckle fighting has been going over for hundreds of years as a means of settling disputes between families as well as a sport.  The first registered bareknuckle boxing champion of England was crowned in 1719 when James Figg claimed the title.

Over the years the sport expanded and a handful of assorted champions passed the title around, with the last sanctioned bout taking place in 1889 as John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in an epic 75 round battle.  Though the sport had evolved into a form of competition, travelling families have continued the tradition of settling family disputes purely through bareknuckle fighting.

Recently Ian Palmer released the film Knuckle which followed the lives of an Irish Traveler community over 12 years.  Starring renowned Irish Traveler and undefeated bareknuckle fighter James Quinn, Knuckle is an in-depth look at the lives these families lived and the epic ongoing bareknuckle wars that were fought throughout the years.

As Knuckle created a lot of buzz in the UK with its release this past summer, Americans got introduced to the world of bareknuckle boxing as former 7 time cruiserweight champion Bobby Gunn and Richard Stewart fought for the vacant world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing championship, last held by John L. Sullivan.

In this first sanctioned bareknuckle boxing bout since in nearly 123 years, Gunn once again displayed his winning ways and knockout power, ending the fight in round 3 via knockout.

Within recent months of the movie release and championship fight, the buzz and popularity for bareknuckle boxing has taken off exponentially.  Websites, blogs and pages have been created throughout the online world in support of seeing bareknuckle boxing become as big as traditional boxing and MMA.  One of the top bareknuckle groups can be found on Facebook.  Rage!! Bareknuckle Boxing Group is comprised of bareknuckle fighters and enthusiasts who share the same passion and support for this growing sport.  It is a common place for fight fans to talk about all the latest news in the bareknuckle boxing world.

The reason for the recent taking off of bareknuckle boxing is that it offers the science of boxing coupled with the excitement of a MMA fight.  A common misconception is that bareknuckle boxing is simply a street fight or a back alley brawl.  But anyone who has ever witnessed a bout has seen that it is a smart fight fought between two professionals; not two inebriated fellas outside of a pub.

It is more than simply a tough man competition where you swing wild in hopes of landing a knockout blow.  Bareknuckle boxing requires patience and thought process; careless and wild punching will likely result in damaging of your hands.

And because so much care is put into picking your punches and waiting for your openings, fighters are rarely injured in this sport.  If the growing trend continues, it can be expected that within a year we will see the emergence of different weight classes and a plethora of fighters from around the world stepping forward and taking their shot at the title.

Currently Bobby Gunn and James Quinn are scheduled to fight for the world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing championship in February of 2012.  This bout will feature two of the most revered bareknuckle fighters of our time, and will surely pave the road to a long and exciting future for bareknuckle boxing.

Click here to check out Rage!! Bareknuckle Boxing Group on Facebook.

NEWLY-CROWNED STRIKEFORCE® MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION LUKE ROCKHOLD DEFENDS HIS TITLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAINST DANGEROUS VETERAN KEITH JARDINE WHEN STRIKEFORCE INVADES HARD ROCK ON JAN. 7

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | No Comments

 

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PLUS:

ROBBIE LAWLER vs. ADLAN AMAGOV

‘KING’ MO LAWAL vs. LORENZ LARKIN

TAREC SAFFIEDINE vs. TYLER STINSON

 

STRIKEFORCE®: ROCKHOLD vs. JARDINE

SATURDAY, JAN. 7

From The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nev.

Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (Delayed on West Coast)

 

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, DEC. 10

 

Las Vegas, Nevada – STRIKEFORCE® announced today that it will host an exciting middleweight championship bout in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday, Jan. 7, when champion Luke Rockhold battles UFC® veteran Keith Jardine in the night’s main event, live from The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

 

STRIKEFORCE®: ROCKHOLD vs. JARDINE will air live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

 

“What a way for STRIKEFORCE to kick off the New Year!” said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. “We’re happy to give fans in Vegas the chance to see the STRIKEFORCE middleweight title defended by one of the hottest young champions in the sport in Luke Rockhold when he takes on, quite possibly, the toughest and most unorthodox fighter in all of MMA, Keith Jardine. Fans at Hard Rock should expect an exciting standup battle in the main event on January 7.”

 

The Jan. 7, fight card will also feature two up-and-coming fighters taking on former champions when Robbie Lawler faces Adlan Amagov in a middleweight bout and “King” Mo Lawal takes on undefeated Lorenz Larkin in a light heavyweight bout. Also on the televised portion of the card, Tarec Saffiedine and Tyler Stinson will clash in a welterweight bout. A fifth yet-to-be announced fight will air on the SHOWTIME portion of the event as well.

 

Tickets for STRIKEFORCE®: ROCKHOLD vs. JARDINE go on sale Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. PT and are priced at $104, $79, $54 and $39. Tickets will be available at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office or online at www.thejointlasvegas.com. Tickets are also available online at www.TicketMaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.  Ticket prices do not include service charges.

 

UFC® Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Friday, Dec. 9 beginning at 10 a.m. PT until 12:00 p.m. PT via the website www.ufcfightclub.com.

 

After capturing the STRIKEFORCE middleweight championship by defeating Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in September, Luke Rockhold (fighting out of San Jose, Calif.) makes his first title defense against one of the toughest in the business in Jardine. A product of the famed American Kickboxing Academy, Rockhold (8-1) is surrounded by some of the most experienced fighters in the world, who should help in providing a well-balanced training camp and gameplan in order for the 26-year-old to defeat his veteran opponent.

 

“Jardine is a big name who’s fought a lot of tough guys in this sport,” Rockhold said. “I’m not going to sleep on him or this opportunity. This isn’t just another fight for me, I’ve wanted my chance to prove I’m a champion and a five-round title defense is the way to do it. We’re going to prove to fans in Las Vegas what we’ve got over here in this division. You can expect this fight to be nothing short of spectacular.”

 

Keith Jardine (fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) is widely considered one of the toughest and most unorthodox fighters that the sport has ever seen. “The Dean of Mean,” who trains at Greg Jackson’s MMA, is a UFC veteran holding wins over Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin and Brandon Vera.  The Ultimate Fighter® season 2 contestant would like to cap off his impressive résumé with a world championship.

 

“I’ve completely rededicated myself to this sport,” said Jardine, whose record currently stands at 16-10-2. “I’ve sacrificed a lot to be where I am and I want to make the most of it. A title shot against Rockhold is a huge opportunity that I’m not going to waste. Luke’s a tough kid and he beat a tough opponent in ‘Jacare’. but he doesn’t fight like I do and he’s never had an opponent push him like I will. This will end with me imposing my will on him in a way he’s never seen.”

 

With a record of 18-8, 1 NC, Robbie Lawler (fighting out of Gilbert, Ariz.) is a veteran of STRIKEFORCE, UFC and PRIDE, and captured the middleweight championship during his time in EliteXC. A frequent training partner of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, “Ruthless” often relies on his dominant wrestling knowledge to control his opponent and secure the victory, though he also holds knockout victories over Frank Trigg, Matt Lindland and Scott Smith.

 

Though new to MMA fans in the U.S., Adlan Amagov (fighting out of Fairfield, N.J.) has had an extremely successful career in Russia. Only 25 years old, “Borz” currently trains under the tutelage of Mike Constantino at AMA Fight Club alongside UFC standouts Jim and Dan Miller, as well as Charlie Brenneman. Owner of a 9-1-1 record, Amagov knows what a victory over the more experienced Lawler can do for his middleweight title hopes and is looking to keep his winning streak intact by utilizing his effective striking and Sambo skills.

 

One of the most vocal and recognizable personalities in the sport, “King” Mo Lawal (fighting out of San Jose, Calif.) steps back into the cage for the first time since September when he knocked out Roger Gracie in the final seconds of the first round. The former NCAA Division I wrestler also bears heavy hands, having ended six of his fights via KO to bring his overall record to 8-1. The former STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight champ is ready to put gold back around his waist, but must first get through undefeated rising prospect Lorenz Larkin (fighting out of Riverside, Calif.), whose record currently stands at 12-0. In his career, “The Monsoon” has scored eight knockout victories and hopes his ninth comes on Jan. 7.

 

At just 25 years old with a record of 11-3, Tarec Saffiedine (fighting out of Temecula, Calif.) has no doubt made a name for himself in the welterweight division, engaging in wars with Tyron Woodley, Scott Smith and James Terry. A versatile fighter who trains with UFC star Dan Henderson, “Sponge” has put the division on notice that he wants the belt more than anything. His title hunt continues when he takes on 21-7 Tyler Stinson (fighting out of Kansas City, Kan.). “The Evolution” was last seen knocking out Eduardo Pamplona at the 0:15 mark of the first round in July at STRIKEFORCE®: FEDOR vs. HENDERSON. Expect Stinson, a proven striker, to go for a similar ending in this bout when these two meet in Las Vegas.

 

For more information or the latest STRIKEFORCE news, visit www.strikeforce.comAll bouts live and subject to change.

 

Amateur Boxing Returns To LA Boxing In Paramus

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | No Comments

To close out the year with a bang, LA Boxing in Paramus will be hosting a night of amateur boxing next Friday, December 16.

Amateur boxing not only gives kids the opportunity to work their way up the rankings and gain exposure, but for the kids who don’t go into the Olympics or turn professional, amateur boxing instills a great work ethic in them and is a strong character builder.

 

“This is the last USA Boxing event of the year, for New Jersey,” said Mike Rizzo, Competition Boxing Coach/Trainer of LA Boxing in Paramus.  “It is going to be a big card, one of the biggest of the year.  There’s going to be around 20 bouts or so with all different weight classes and divisions.”

 

Mike Rizzo has been around the fight game since the age of five, and has been training up-and-coming fighters for several years now.  Adamant about spreading awareness of amateur boxing, he coordinated the first of LA Boxing’s amateur shows earlier this year, and is aiming to make it a recurring even.

 

“Our show in May was great, and looking forward, we would like to have two shows a year,” said Rizzo.  “We are lucky to have fighters from some of the top gyms fighting on the show, and with it being the last of the year, we are going to do it as big as we can.”

 

Top local amateurs are expected to go to battle as they look to continue to make a name for themselves and work their way up the amateur circuit.

 

Amateur boxing is more than about fighting, it’s about the kids.  It teaches them camaraderie that is felt amongst boxers of all levels, and can help them establish contacts both in and out of the ring that are invaluable.

 

Muscle Maker Grill is sponsoring the event, and food and beverages will be sold at the show.

 

The doors open for the show at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 16, and the first bout is scheduled for 7:30.  Tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance by visiting LA Boxing in Paramus, or at the door the night of the event.

 

For more information visit http://laboxing.com/paramus/.

Hall of Fame Bound but Not Retired Kurt Pellegrino Talks to Takedown

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | No Comments

He may have spoken in haste after his recent loss in Bellator fights but the grappling star and former wrestler has told me that if the right offer is there he’ll most likely take it. How about that MMA Fans?
Saturday Dec 10th Pellegrino will be inducted into the Grapplers Quest Hall of Fame. With over 300 wins and 4 losses to his grappling resume that recoginition seems appropriate for one of the good guys.
Congratulations Kurt and to Brian Cimins for recognising the incredible God given talent that Batman competes with.
GRAPPLERS QUEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

HITS ASBURY PARK ON DECEMBER 10
Hall of Fame Induction of Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino and Seminar for Autism

ASBURY PARK — Grapplers Quest hosts the 2011 World Grappling Championships
on Saturday, December 10 at Asbury Park Convention Center (located at 1300 Ocean Ave.)
in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Three hundred World Championship titles in Submission Grappling,
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling along with cash and prizes
valued at $15,000, including custom swords, medallions for champions
and certificates.

Grappling is the fast-paced ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts,
combining the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Greco Roman and
Freestyle Wrestling, Leg Locks from Sambo, and other Submissions from
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like arm bars, shoulder locks and chokes.

More than 200 competition teams and 600 competitors are expected to
participate from 27 countries including United States, Brazil, Canada,
Russia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Japan, Croatia, Holland,
England, France, and Australia. The World Championships is an open
tournament for all styles of ground fighters. Competitors of all ages
and skill levels participate in this event that is open to all grappling styles
in order to determine this year’s best grapplers in the world.

MMA fighter Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino will be conducting a free
training session and seminar for pre-registered Grapplers Quest
competitors on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 AM/ET to raise awareness for
AutismRadio.org and proudly inducted to the Grappling Hall of Fame to
open the star studded event.

Fighters may register in advance online here: http://bit.ly/v4Wqnw or
register at-the-door to compete at Asbury Park Convention Center
(located at 1300 Ocean Ave.) on Friday, December 9 between 5-8 PM/EST
or Saturday, December 10, starting at 7:00 AM/ET. All competitors,
ages, skill levels, teams and independents are welcome.

Spectator tickets are available in Advance for just $12 ($8 off
at-the-door), go to: http://bit.ly/uWKUpw and also available at the
door $20 for adults, $10 for children, under 6 free. Competition
begins at 10:30 AM/ET.

For general information on Grapplers Quest World Championships in New
Jersey, visit: http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/2011-grapplers-quest-worlds-pro-am-world-championship

About Grapplers Quest: Grapplers Quest is the world’s largest
submission grappling organization with 300,000+ competitors worldwide
since 1999, owned by The Grapplers Company. Events feature various
grappling styles with divisions for all ages and skill levels with
events in major cities throughout North America and Europe. For more
information on upcoming events, go to:http://GrapplersQuest.com. For
event sponsor and exhibiting opportunities call 888-GRAPPLE.

About Autism: Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a
person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships as
well behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in
one in 100 children in the United States. For more information on
Autism and to support families directly, visit:http://AutismRadio.org

Scott Casber
Founder/Host
Takedown Wrestling Radio and TV
USA Wrestling Weekly
515-707-8657
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