Brother vs. Brother at ‘Evolution 2’ on December 10 in Clovis, New Mexico

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

 

Clovis, NM. – November 22, 2011 – Over the years MMA has seen its fair share of conflict between brothers, such as the highly publicized feud between MMA legends (and adopted siblings) Ken and Frank Shamrock. The toxic family feuds, fueled by years of sibling rivalry, would undoubtedly produce memorable battles in cage, yet a true brother vs. brother MMA bout has yet to come to fruition, that is, until now. New Mexico based Evolution Combat Sports Championship will soon make their mark, by becoming the first fight promotion to officially deliver a bonafide brother vs. brother bout in the professional MMA arena.

On Saturday, December 10, 2011 Jeremiah Paco ‘The Punisher’ Castillo and his brother Angel Castillo are slated to headline ‘Evolution 2.’ The event marks the highly anticipated return of‘Evolution’, the show that launched the now popular regional MMA promotion. The event will take place at the Curry County Event Center in Clovis, New Mexico. The promotion is thrilled to mark the return of ‘Evolution’ by featuring the first ever brother vs. brother headliner.

According to Martin Singleterry, founder of Evolution Combat Sports Championships, “We are thrilled to bring back our high profile ‘Evolution’ shows.  The Saturday night shows are a perfect addition to our ‘Friday Night Fight’ series. We have a stellar event planned for December. Fans are in for a real treat! Not only is the card stacked with New Mexico’s top contenders, fans will get to witness the first ever brother vs. brother pro MMA battle!”

Singleterry went on to say, “Although the Castillo brothers may not be house hold names on a national level, they are well-known and respected within the regional fight scene …and when it comes to their high octane personal vendetta …well, heh… it’s no secret. I thought, what better way for these two warriors to settle the score than in their element, in the cage, in front of their fans. I approached the Castillo brothers about the match-up and the rest is history.”

On December 10, the Castillo brothers will go head-to-head in a 130-pound catch weight bout, which according to many, has fight-of-the-night implications. In addition to the highly anticipated brother vs. brother headliner, ‘Evolution 2’ will also feature a co-main event bout between two of New Mexico’s best female fighters.  Knockout artist Heather “Hurricane” Clark drops down to the 115lb division to take #10 ranked Chelsea “Italian Princess” Colarelli, in a fight that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The full fight card will be announced soon. Fight fans will not want to miss this event!

‘Evolution 2’ will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Curry County Events Center in Clovis, New Mexico. Doors open at 5:00pm CT. Fights start at 6:00pm CT. Tickets are on sale now! Prices range from $12.00 for grandstand seating to $35.00 for VIP. To purchase event tickets, please log on to www.evolutioncombatsports.com . Tickets can also be purchased at the venue the night of the event.

For more information about Evolution Combat Sports Championship please visitwww.evolutioncombatsports.com.

About Evolution Combat Sports Championship:

Evolution Combat Sports Championship, based in Clovis, New Mexico is a subsidiary corporation of its managing partner, Doppelganger, Inc., a company owned and operated by fans of MMA and solely dedicated to the promotion of MMA. Evolution is dedicated to the concept of providing memorable entertainment to the fans, while offering opportunities for MMA athletes to advance their professional or amateur careers. As the name suggests, Evolution is prepared to evolve with the increasingly complex demands set forth in the world of mixed martial arts and entertainment. The fight promotion sets itself apart through progressive thinking and actions, an innovative approach to entertainment, and their reputation of integrity within the MMA community.

 

Undefeated featherweight prospect Tyler Asselstine Steps-up in class vs. Philippe Frenois Dec. 10 in Montreal

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

 

TORONTO (November 22, 2011) – One of Ontario’s best amateur boxers, undefeated featherweight prospect Tyler Asselstine, steps-up in class December 10 for his first scheduled eight-round bout against Frenchman Philippe Frenois at Bell Centre in Montreal.

 

In his last action this past June in Ireland, Frenois (14-4-1) went the full 12-rounds, albeit in a losing effort, against undefeated Patrick Hyland for the World Boxing Federation featherweight title. The French boxer has never been stopped.

 

Asselstine’s amateur pedigree includes being a member of the 2009 Canadian National Team, representing his country in numerous International matches, as well as being the 2010 Ringside World Championships gold medalist. Since completing a standout amateur career (70-10), the 25-year-old Asselstine (7-0, 5 KOs) from Kingston, Ontario has taken to the professional ranks by storm. The gifted southpaw, who started boxing at 18 after being a kick-boxer, has been a pro prizefighter for only 13 months but he has already had seven fights.

 

In some ways, Tyler is a smaller, younger version of his boxing idol, IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute, sort of a “Bute-light.” Asselstine’s promoter, Hennessy Sports, believes Tyler has what it takes to be the next great Canadian boxer.

“He’s only 25 and we think, to say the least, Tyler has a very, very bright boxing future,” his promoter Adam Harris (Hennessy Sports) said. “He has been totally dominant in his first seven pro fights. We’re keeping him as busy as possible because all he really   lacks at this stage of his young professional career is ring experience.”

 

Asselstine-Frenois is on a GYM Promotions card headed by Adonis Stevenson vs. Aaron Pryor, Jr. for the NABA/NABO super middleweight titles and a WBC International middleweight championship bout between David Lemieux and Joachine Alcine.

 

Other members of Hennessy Sports’ growing stables of champions, contenders and prospects include undefeated Commonwealth and British heavyweight champion, WBC # 11 Tyson Fury; WBC #15 light heavyweight contender Danny “The Big Mac” McIntosh, former Commonwealth welterweight champion John O’Donnell, former British light welterweight title-holder “Lightning” Lenny Daws, former WBC light welterweight king Junior “The Hitter” Witter, WBC International Silver welterweight champ Victor Lupo; unbeaten prospects such as NABA super featherweight champion and WBA #9 Logan Cotton McGuinness, light heavyweight Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson, super bantamweight Kid Galahad, newly-signed middleweight sensation Chris Eubank, Jr., and welterweight Samuel Vargas.

 

Go on line at www.HennessySports.com for more information about Asselstine, upcoming Hennessy Sports events or any of his stable-mates.

TICKETS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE BOXING BASH AT HISTORIC ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER GO ON SALE THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 26

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-22-11)

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

An MMA Thanksgiving Sherdog.com In conjunction with the Thanksgiving holiday, various members of the Sherdog.com staff sat down and opened up about what they were most thankful for in the world of mixed martial arts: This relatively new phenomenon is directly responsible for one of … See all stories on this topic »

Big MMA dreams Amarillo.com Chris Tramell, left, and Rafael Dorado Santiago are new coaches/trainers at Elite MMA & Fitness. By DAVE HENRY Jimmy Boyd has hopes of growing his Elite MMA & Fitness into one of the premiermixed martial arts training facilities in the Panhandle area, … See all stories on this topic »

Youngsters shine for UFC, Bellator USA Today Chandler, by contrast, earned his stripes in mixed martial arts by winning Bellator’s Season 4 lightweight tournament in the spring. Also doing it the old-fashioned way is middleweight Chris Weidman, now 7-0 after using a brabo choke at UFC 139 on … See all stories on this topic »                USA Today

MMA brawler excited to return to Canton Canton Repository By Cliff Hickman The Cleveland native will be fighting for the second time in three months at Memorial Civic Center on Wednesday when she takes on Jennifer Scott at the NAAFS Night of Championsmixed martial arts event. “I don’t know if it gives me any … See all stories on this topic »

Putin booed at MMA event UPI.com 21 (UPI) — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appeared shaken after being roundly booed by thousands at a mixed martial arts fight, observers said. Putin, 59, known for his stunts, jumped into the ring ostensibly to congratulate Russian Fedor … See all stories on this topic »

The Emotional Tug-of-War of MMA’s Careless and Cautious Bloody Elbow by Leland Roling on Nov 21, 2011 3:01 PM EST in MMA Editorial It occurred to me on Saturday night as I watched former UFC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres dismantle Nick Pace on the UFC 139 undercard that we really are a bunch of petulant children. … See all stories on this topic »

MMA NEWS: North American Allied Fight Series- NAAFS Night of Champions Preview… Sports Chat Place The night before Thanksgiving is a big party night for many people but this year the Canton Civic Center in Canton, Ohio will host a big evening of amateur and professionalmixed martial arts action. The scheduling will be odd but welcomed by the … See all stories on this topic »    Sports Chat Place

Wanderlei Silva fades retirement rumours as he trounces Cung Le at UFC 139 … bettor.com (blog) Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Wanderlei Silva was the last man standing in his Middleweight bout on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139 hosted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in San Jose, California. Silva fought against Vietnamese mixed … See all stories on this topic »

25 Songs That Best Describe MMA’s 25 Best Fighters Bleacher Report Then there are fighters who need songs that encompass what they represent as notable combatants in the world of mixed martial arts—songs that embody who they represent both as a person and as a fighter. The self-proclaimed anarchist has set headlines … See all stories on this topic »    Bleacher Report

Gray Maynard Opens Up, Details Departure From Xtreme Couture Heavy.com The sport of mixed martial arts is in a stage of constant evolution. Fighters have to push themselves outside of their comfort levels to learn new disciplines in order to remain competitive. For some, surviving in the sport is a decent enough goal to … See all stories on this topic »

 

Blogs

Boxer Zab Judah Says Anyone Can Be a MMA Fighter, No Skill … By Brent Brookhouse Zab Judah says that MMA requires no skill and that boxing is more of an acquired taste. Bloody Elbow

Scottish MMA fighter killed by falling cow | Fightlinker – UFC … By dick Beware, unsuspecting populace: hiding behind a veneer of harmlessness and outwardly appearing to be gentle and docile, cows secretly want to fuck you up. They’re pissed off that more of us aren’t vegetarians, and they’re doing something … Fightlinker – UFC, Strikeforce,…

Terry Martin: Heavy Hands, Giant Heart

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

He really does look like Mike Tyson. And when he walks into the ring and knocks some poor soul into next week with one punch, it only furthers the resemblance.   But MMA star and fledgling pro boxer Terry Martin is his own man; a remarkable one.   31-year-old Martin (4-0, 4 KOs) will appear on the undercard of Hitz Boxing’s return of the “Thanksgiving Eve Belvedere Bash”, on Wednesday, November 23, at the posh Belvedere Banquet in Elk Grove, Illinois, that will be headlined by former world title challenger Johnny Lewus (25-4-1, 21 KOs) taking on Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Allen “The American Boy” Litzau (13-6, 7 KOs).   A native of the streets of Chicago, Martin was in a gang by the age 10 and was shot five times in a drive-by shooting at the age of 15. It was a wake-up call that led him away from the gangs and into school where he has gone on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master’s Degree, and is working toward a PhD. He also frequently takes his own time to visit schools, churches and community centers to speak to young people about the value of staying in school.   An impressive 22-9 in MMA, hammer-fisted Martin rose to national prominence in 2005 when he first competed in the UFC. He eventually made six appearances in the world’s premier MMA promotion and has also competed for Strikeforce, Affliction and King of the Cage promotions, among others. He continues to compete in MMA, having won a fight by first-round knockout in October of this year.   “Boxing is what my father and grandfather always wanted me to do. They boxed all their lives,” explains Martin of his ring career. Both boxing and MMA have their pros and cons, but right now I think I’m liking boxing a little better than MMA. The training is more focused on one thing. You don’t have to worry about being kicked.”   Martin, who trains at Chicago Boxing Gym under the guidance of well-respected trainer Sam Colonna, says he’s coming to Wednesday’s fight with some noticeable technique improvements.   “Every punch I throw I still try to nail you with it. I’m still trying to knock your head off, but me and Sam are working in the gym on combination punching and staying aggressive. He’s teaching me to keep throwing them. If one misses, three or four will catch you. You’ll see the improvements in that when I fight this time.”   The idea to serve as inspirational speaker and role model came from another fighter, who recalled Martin’s history and recognized how valuable he could be as a mentor to impressionable young people.   “One of my old peers suggested I come up and talk to some students. I didn’t think anything of it, but I guess when I talked to them I had inspired them so much that my friend said ‘man you should do that more.’ I think kids might look up to me a little more because I’m from where they come from. Somebody else telling them what’s right and wrong might not work as well as someone who knows what they know. I’ve been there. I have that street credibility and I would do anything to help a young person out.   So how does he feel about resembling the former champion “Iron Mike”?   “I love Mike Tyson! Everybody’s been telling me I look like him since I was a kid and that’s probably why I’ve done what I’ve done with my life,” he laughs. “Mike Tyson has to get some of the credit.”   Tickets for the “Thanksgiving Eve Belvedere Bash” are $100 Ringside and $35 G/A and are available at fanfueled.com or the HITZ TIX HOTLINE: 630-442-4203. All bouts are subject to change. On fight night, doors open at 6:30 pm and the action starts at 7:30.   The Belvedere Banquet is located at 1170 West Devon in Elk Grove.   Visit www.hitzboxing.com for more information.

CFX 18 Fight card results (Brian McKenna/The MMA Corner)

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

 

• Cody Espanoilia def. Brian Allard  (Unanimous Decision)
• Jordan Smith def. Dave Brown (Rear-naked choke, 2:42 of Rd 1)
• Renan Borgess def. Doug Miller (Unanimous Decision)
• Jen Lopez def. Grace Nowak (Guillotine choke, 0:47 of Rd 1)
• Bryan Pires def. Christian Barrett (Unanimous Decision)
• Mike McDonald def. Jake Perry (KO(strikes), 2:05 of Rd 1)
• John Rhodes def. Anthony Delesandro (Rear-naked choke, 2:34 of Rd 3)
• Jeff Hsu def. Greg Morse (Rear-naked choke, 2:03 of Rd 1)
• Louis Callaber def. Mike Tabar (Standing Guillotine choke, 2:50 of Rd 1)
• Brian Sparrow def. Steve Erland (Triangle choke, 2:19 of Rd 1)
• Cody Anderson def. Paul Nischo (Triangle choke, 2:15 of Rd 2)
• Pat Walsh def. James Chaplin (TKO (Chaplin didn’t answer bell), 3:00 of Rd 1)
• Wade Therrien def. Artie Mullen (TKO (Strikes), 0:51 of R1)
• Bill Mahoney def. Hector Sanchez (Keylock, 0:56 of R1)
• Pierre Pierry def. Chris Paolini (Rear-naked choke, 4:27 of R1)
• Joe Lamaroux def. Gerry Spiegel (Unanimous Decision)
• Lee Metcalf def. Fernando Perez (Tapout(injury), 4:48 of R1)

Full Article : http://themmacorner.com/2011/11/20/cage-fighting-xtreme-18-no-titles-no-problem

 

 

Press Release for Kid Shamrock

Posted on | November 22, 2011 | No Comments

 Winner Take All Productions Presents

KID SHAMROCK

November 18, 2011, New York City — The acclaimed Off Broadway production KID SHAMROCK returns with an exclusive run of 10 performances at the TADA Theater from Friday, November 25 to Sunday December 4. The heart-wrenching and inspiring true story of middleweight contender “Irish” Bobby Cassidy will be directed by former WBO heavyweight champion of the world, Michael Bentt.

“KID SHAMROCK rocks, rolls and provides a raw slice of what we think it is to be a fighter,” said Bentt.  “A fighter intuits that after every congratulatory pat on the back, (literal or metaphorical) a shot, or a punch delivered from the blind side awaits. It’s the nature of the game and the nature of life; It takes maniacal and monumental courage to endure and get up every morning, which is why the storytelling in KID SHAMROCK is truly transcending.”

Examining the depths of a fighter’s soul and celebrating the proud tradition of the sweet science, KID SHAMROCK provides a rare glimpse into the mindset of the fighter. And providing that glimpse are fighters themselves. The cast is replete with former boxers, including John Duddy, Seamus McDonagh, Wayne Kelly and Cassidy himself.

“These fighters have shown a tremendous amount of heart inside the ring,” said executive producer David Schuster. “Guess what? They display the same heart and courage on the stage. The fighters, the actors, they lay it on the line every night.”

The cast is anchored by veteran actor Vinny Vella (The Sopranos, Casino), the show-stealing Patrick Joseph Connolly and the explosive Nick Roman.

 

Each performance provides a message of perseverance and hope. As such, the cast and crew of KID SHAMROCK would like to extend a sincere thank you to Maxim Group LLC for sponsoring an evening in which tickets will be given away exclusively to teenage fighters from boxing gyms in the New York area. We applaud Maxim Group’s desire to expose young men and women to such important life lessons played out on the stage.

Praise for KID SHAMROCK:

“The boxing scenes may well be the best-choreographed fight action ever seen on a New York stage, on or off-Broadway,”  — George Kimball, The Irish Times

“Kid Shamrock packs a punch,” — The Irish Voice

“For boxing, today it’s Off Broadway, tomorrow Broadway!” — New York Daily News

“Poignant … superbly written,” — Brian Doogan, The Ring Magazine.

 

For tickets by phone call: 1-800-838-3006 in the U.S, in the UK 0800 411 8881.

In Europe and the rest of the world call +44 122 444 3375.  Tickets are $40.

 

Tickets can be purchased online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/208529

The Play will be performed at:
The TADA Theater:

15 West 28th Street

NY, NY 10001

(Between Broadway and 5th Avenue)
The Cast
John Duddy – The recently retired middleweight contender had a 29-2 (18 knockouts) as a professional boxer. Among his victories, John has wins over former IBF world champion Yuri Campas and former European champion Howard Eastman. As an amateur fighter, The Derry Destroyer notched over 100 wins and was national champion of Ireland. Immensely popular in New York City and Ireland, Duddy’s fights were social events not to be missed by the boxing crowd. Upon his retirement from the ring, John turned to acting and scored a role in the critically acclaimed television series, “Lights Out.”  John also calls fights for the BBC and the MSG Network. He was voted one of Ireland’s 10 Most Beautiful People.

Seamus McDonagh – A former New York Golden Gloves champion, Seamus turned pro and became a cruiserweight and heavyweight contender while fighting regularly at Madison Square Garden. In 1990, he fought Evander Holyfield for the United States heavyweight title on HBO. The St. John’s graduate has a long list of acting credits. He has appeared in the films “2by4” (Sundance Film Festival) and “The Shankill Road,” and “Whatever Happened to Rocky Sullivan.” He also appeared Off Broadway in, “Bobby Sands’ M.P.”
Nicholas Roman- is a native of Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York’s original industrial neighborhood that has seen its landmark bustling factories change to become the city’s hottest and most inspiring art neighborhood. He began his emerging career as an actor and model as a member of the ‘burgs legendary Context Studios original acting workshops. He appears as Nico, in the up and coming film BLUNT, directed by Jimmy Smallhorne, director of the Sundance hit film 2by4.  On stage, he made his debut as Valdez in Kid Shamrock when it played at the prestigious Atlantic Theater Company in 2011. He is delighted and honored to reprise the role, for which he dedicates to his late mom Lily, who sadly passed away this summer. It is she that gives any talent I have. Thank you mom.
Vinny Vella – A veteran actor and New York City institution, Vinny is most famous for his role of Jimmy Petrille on HBO’s emmy-winning series, “The Sopranos.” He also played Artie Piscano, in the Martin Scorcese-directed film, “Casino.” Among Vinny’s other film credits are, “Kill the Irishman,” “Find Me Guilty,” “Analyze That” and “This Thing of Ours.”

Patrick Joseph Connolly — His film credits include, “Gardener of Eden,” which premiered at the TriBeCa Film Festival, was directed by Kevin Connolly and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.  He also appeared as the truck driver in the final scene of the final episode of the HBO hit series, “The Sopranos.” His stage credits include, “Prisoner of Second Avenue,” and “A Letter from Ethyl Kennedy.”

 

Bobby Cassidy – Bobby fought from 1963 to 1980 and the southpaw was world-rated in the junior middleweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. In 1975, he was ranked number one in the world as a light heavyweight by the WBC. As a trainer, Bobby led two fighters to the world title, Donny Lalonde and Lonnie Bradley. As an actor, Cassidy has appeared in three films, Rocky, Uncle Joe Shannon and This Thing of Ours.

Mark Breland – One of the most decorated amateur fighters in history, Mark compiled a 110-1 record. He won a record five New York Golden Gloves titles, a gold medal at the World Championships and a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. As a pro, Mark is a two-time world welterweight champion. His movie credits include featured roles in “Lords of Discipline,” “Summer of Sam,” and “He Got Game.” On the small screen, he has appeared in “Miami Vice.” Mark is also a boxer trainer who has worked with numerous fighters.
Wayne Kelly – A former pro fighter and longtime sparring partner of Bobby Cassidy, Kelly is now a world-renowned referee. He has officiated over 50 world title fights.

 

Mark McPherson – A former junior middleweight contender from Long Island. As a pro, he was 20-3 with eight knockouts and was a regular attraction at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum in the mid 1980s. He fought two world champions — Frank Tate and Duane Thomas. He beat notable fighters such as Keith Adams, Anthony Holt and Jeff McCracken. Mark has been published as a writer in The Ring magazine. This is his acting debut.

Jim Walsh- An actor for over 20 years, Jim’s credits include theater, movie and television.  He has been “Little Pussy” in New York Dinner Theater’s production of the Soaprano’s.  He has acted in theater productions of The Miracle Worker, The Iceman Cometh, Death of A Salesman among many others. Jim has appeared on television in Law and Order, Central Park West, VIP, Strong Medicine and The Sopranos.  He can be seen on the screen in City Hall, The Mirror Has Two Faces and Ransom.

Joseph Magnoli aka Jo Jo – Joseph loves acting, singing and most of all, entertaining. He has and still is putting on shows for family, friends and neighbors. Joseph came in 2nd runner up in an international prince and princess pageant. He is a bright intelligent young boy whose memory is very sharp. He also takes direction very well. “They say I’m the new kid on the block, but not on my block. Everyone’s wondering what I’ll come up with next. Now it’s time to move off my block.” Check out Joseph singing “We As Kids” on You Tube.

Ian McGrady- Was born and reared in Manhattan, lived Washington State, and presently lives in Queens. He attended Bard College. Ian has trained in Kim Stanley technique for more than 10 years with John Uecker, including sense memory, effective memory, a modified Meisner repetition exercise, cold readings, and scene study. Ian’s roles at the Atlantic Theater, Theater for a New City, and The Looking Glass Theater have demanded heightened circumstances and magic realism that include (unactable) heightened states of being such as portraying the enlightened (Abbott Gee Shim in “White Eyebrow and the Destruction of Shaolin”, Adonis in “Give me Adonis!”), and the death space (Video Viagra, Beanie Baby Addiction at TNC), among many other downtown NYC theater and short film productions. He was also a principal in a Bob Giraldi Sears commercial, and has had many cameo appearances on ABC News’ World News Now. Ian was also directed by Sundance Grand Prize Nominee Director James Smallhorne in the first production of “Kid Shamrock” at The Atlantic Theater. Ian has taken scene study at HB Studio with Sanford Morris, and soap opera technique with Flo Greenberg, Penny Templeton and Bob Lambert, and commercial acting with Billy Seerow.

Shannon Lower – As a lead-in to her acting career, Shannon has held other roles such as carnival barker, professional Ballroom and Latin dancer, professional Congolese dancer, and a genuine, bonafide comic book character. In the years since, she was lucky enough to study under Gene Frankel and Jason Bennett in NYC. She has performed on stage and film in NYC, L.A. and Europe, with a best actress nomination at the Shockerfest International Film Festival in California for her role in Headhunter: The Assessment Weekend. Her film subHysteria had a successful string of theatrical runs throughout South America and Los Angeles. In theatre, she has performed in numerous productions throughout NYC – most recently as Sonia in Yasmina Reza’s Life X 3 at the historic ACC Theater and in various productions as a founding member of the theater company Ticket 2 Eternity Productions. She is also currently producing her first film, pitching a television concept and developing a graphic novel. She is happy to have absolutely no spare time, whatsoever…. ;)

Peter Wood – Peter Wood was the New York City Golden Gloves Middleweight Finalist in 1971.  He represented America by fighting in Canada and in the Maccabian Games in Tel Aviv.  He is a playwright whose two plays have been produced.  He is an English Teacher at White Plains High School. He is the author of three novels Confessions of a Fighter-Battling Through the Golden Gloves, A Clenched Fist-The Making of a Golden Gloves Champion, (Ringside Books), and To Swallow a Toad. Peter has had his writing published in the New York Times, Commonweal, The Ring, Boxing Illustrated.  Peter has been interviewed on television and radio.  Among the interviews he has been on ESPN, ABC, WOR, and WFUV.  He was the head boxing coach at The Youth Bureau in White Plains, N.Y.  Finally Peter Wood the renaissance man is an artist with professional showings.

 

Mike Brooks- Brooks came into boxing at age sixteen and currently trains in the Westbury Boxing Club in Long Island.”I have aspirations for going all the way with boxing. I want to hold a world title and unify it one day. God gave me the gift of having the drive and being healthy. People don’t realize what they got and I want to make the best out of it. I want to get in there and make the Pacquiao-Mayweather money. I want get in there, win the title, and be the 135-140 pound Marciano.” Mike is a lightweight with a 6-0 record. As Mike said in a recent article.” Bottom line, I stay humble and try my hardest. I’m just rolling with the punches, having fun with this, I’m in a good place right now and hard work pays off. You got to work hard in life to get what you want. Go hard or go home.”

Tommy Rainone – A slick welterweight prospect, Tommy ‘Razor’ Rainone has a 16-4 record as a pro. He was inspired to get into boxing by the “Rocky” movie series. Tommy was a part of the first-ever boxing card at the new Yankee Stadium. He has also fought twice at Madison Square Garden’s theater. Rainone’s amateur career was brief, consisting of approximately 40 fights. In that short span he fought a variety of world class fighters including former welterweight world champion Luis Collazo and light-welterweight contender Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa.

 

Jake Brodsky- Jake will be attending the French Culinary Institute in the Spring of 2012.  Training out of the Westbury P.A.L., Jake a welterweight, competed in the Junior Olympics last year and reached the finals of his division before losing a close fight to a more experienced boxer from the Bronx. “I love the hard work you put in at the gym,” Jake Brodsky says. “I love the way you feel when you get out of the ring after sparring.

 

Richie Neves- PromisingWelterweight fighter just beginning his pro career.

 

Stage Manager Raymond Todd – Stage Manager Raymond Todd- is an audio book narrator for Blackstone Audio and Hovel Audio and has narrated more than 60 titles. He is Operating Manager for The Shadow Box Theatre, and he was co-producer and production coordinator for the award winning documentary, Liberty Street: Alive at Ground Zero. He is a spoken word/performance artist with the jazz ensemble Naked Women, and has lead several ensembles as a free jazz trombonist, poet, and toy piano player. He has acted as a stage manager for several Off Broadway productions, and as a First AD on two feature films.

 

Director Michael Bentt –  A modern-day renaissance man, Bentt has excelled in both athletics and the arts. As a fighter, Michael is the former WBO world heavyweight champion, winning the title via first-round knockout of Tommy Morrison on HBO in 1993.  He is one of the most decorated amateur fighters in U.S. history, winning four New York Golden Gloves titles and five U.S. national championships. He earned a bronze medal in the 1985 and 1987 World Championships. In 2001, Bentt played the role of Sonny Liston opposite of Will Smith in the Michael Mann-directed, “Ali.” His other film credits include, “Public Enemies,” opposite Johnny Depp and “State Property 2,” opposite Damon Dash.  His TV credits include, “Saturday Night Live,” “JAG” and “Sons of Anarchy.”  In 2003, he was the first actor-in-residence at Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, where he played the title role in Othello, The Moor of Venice. Michael has also written about boxing for HBO.com and Bert Sugar’s Fight Game. Kid Shamrock marks Bent’s directorial debut.
Executive Producer, David A. Schuster – David grew up in Bayside, Queens, New York  and was a 1977 graduate of Cardozo High School. He received his BA in Communications from University Of South Florida (Tampa) in 1981. Throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, David was a manufacturer of designer jeans in the garment industry. For the last 10 years he has been involved with investment banking and raising money for different projects and businesses, including independent films. As a result of his life-long interest in both boxing and the cinema he has

formed “Winner Take All Productions.” Among WTA’s first projects was a feature-length documentary on the plight of Cuban boxers. Winner Take All is currently in pre-production for a feature film on Roberto Duran.

 

Producer, Gary D. Morgan – Gary is an actor/director/producer whose credits include stage, film, television, radio and print media. He is a photojournalist whose work has appeared in national and international publications as well as internet media.  Gary directed the World Premier of Kid Shamrock in 2007.

 

Playwright Bobby Cassidy Jr. – A sportswriter for two decades, Bobby has covered a variety of major sporting events, including the World Series, U.S. Open, Belmont Stakes, Stanley Cup Playoffs and more than 100 world title fights.  His work has appeared in Newsday, the New York Post, Time Out NY, ESPN.com and The Ring. He has authored or co-authored four books.In 2006, he directed the documentary short film, “Pride and Passion: Negro Leagues Baseball,” which screened at the Coney Island Film Festival.

 

HEAVYWEIGHT SETH MITCHELL CREDITS TALENT AND FATE FOR HIS UNUSUAL PATH TO PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND AN UNDEFEATED RECORD

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Mitchell Prepares For The Biggest Fight Of His Career On December 10 Against Timur Ibragimov In His HBO Debut From Washington, DC   NOTE: Tomorrow! Seth Mitchell Will Hold A Media Conference Call With Ibragimov And Lamont Peterson At 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT Call-In: Domestic: 1-800-434-1335; Direct Dial: 1-404-920-6442; Call Name: “Capital Showdown”   Washington, DC (November 21)…Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell will take the biggest step of his thus far unconventional professional boxing career on Saturday, Dec. 10 against Timur Ibragimov in the co-featured bout to the “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson” championship fight taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC which will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing.  Mitchell’s transformation from a standout linebacker at Michigan State University into a professional boxer is the most well-known part of his personal narrative.  However, it is his raw athletic talent, coupled with certain serendipitous events that have led him to a promising career as a heavyweight pugilist.   “I’ve been very competitive throughout my whole life,” Mitchell said.  “I believe that God blesses each and every one of us with a particular gift or talent, and athletics is my gift and my talent.”   Mitchell is the second oldest of five children born to Jeanette Mitchell.  When he was 12 years old, he and his family moved from Virginia Beach, Va., to Brandywine, Md., to live with his grandparents.  Little did he know that moving to Brandywine was the first event in a long line of fortunate occurrences that set Mitchell up for success.   “I don’t know what would have happened to me if I would have stayed in Virginia Beach,” Mitchell said.  “I witnessed a lot of abuse and negativity there.  When we moved to Brandywine, there were 11 of us living in our grandparents’ house, but there was a lot of love there.  If we hadn’t moved, I never would have met the influential people who have helped me get to where I am today.”   While Mitchell was known as “Little Superstar” on the streets of his Virginia Beach neighborhood, he dreamed of becoming a star basketball player, but when he realized he would not grow to be tall enough for basketball greatness, he switched his focus to becoming a football player.  He started as a freshman on the Gwynn Park High School football team.  Eventually, Mitchell became an All-State and an All-American linebacker who was named the 2000 Associated Press Maryland Defensive Player of the Year.  Upon graduation from high school, he received a full scholarship to Michigan State University (MSU) to play football.   During the 2003 season, Mitchell led the Spartans by averaging 10.6 tackles per game and was second on the team in defensive production despite missing the first two games of that year.  He was a preseason All-Big Ten selection going into his junior year, but after an unfortunate series of knee injuries during his three-season tenure on the MSU football team, Mitchell decided to walk away from football.   “I was not at peace with myself at first,” Mitchell said.  “I had to go home, regroup with my mom, the Daniels [Mitchell’s godparents] and my mentor Maurice Banks to figure out what I was going to do next.  I knew that I was going to be all right.  I had my college degree [in Criminal Justice with a specialization in both Homeland Security and Security Management], but I was not ready to walk away from sports completely.”   Perhaps one of the most important moments of Mitchell’s life came when he happened upon the televised pro boxing debut of current Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski.  Mitchell immediately knew he had found a way to provide for himself and his then-pregnant wife-to-be. He left Michigan and returned to Maryland where he met his manager Sharif Salim and trainer Andre Hunter, who helped him set out on a heavyweight boxing career.   A quick learning curve rapidly paid off, as Mitchell went 9-1 in his amateur contests, with all of his victories coming via knockout.  He began his professional career in 2008.  After just one professional fight, he signed with Golden Boy Promotions, which he said was the most surprising and rewarding part of his journey thus far.   “I love the sport of boxing,” Mitchell said.  “I want to stay on this path and continue to provide for my family.  Hopefully, that brings financial security along with winning the heavyweight championship.”   He very well could be on his way.  With a record of 23-0-1 (17 KO’s), Mitchell is an American heavyweight on the rise.  A 2010 ESPN.com prospect to watch, he has been anointed as the United States’ best current hope for a heavyweight world champion.   “Seth Mitchell is a special fighter,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  “He doesn’t have the outside distractions that a lot of athletes have.  He has a supportive wife, a strong team and a competitive edge that can take him far in the sport of boxing.  I think December 10 is going to be a big coming out party for Seth Mitchell, and I can’t wait to see it.”   # # #   “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson,” a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Khan’s WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T.  Also featured will be a 10-round heavyweight battle between Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov.  The fights will be telecast in the United States on HBO World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.   Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale now through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or by purchasing them online at www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase online atwww.Sportscorporation.com or by calling +44 (0)845 163 0845.   For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.amirkhanworld.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/AmirKingKhan,www.twitter.com/KingPete26, www.twitter.com/SethMayhem48 or visit us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/AmirKhanTheOfficialPage.  Follow HBO Boxing newsat www.hbo.com/boxing,on Twitter @hboboxing and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/hboboxing.

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