Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-31-12)
Posted on | January 31, 2012 | No Comments
Mixed martial arts training isn’t just for the pros ReporterNews.com By Ruben Porras Special to the Reporter-News You have probably noticed a mixed martial artsevent on television at least once. It might be hard to avoid taking at least a minute or two to watch as athletes go at one another for the top prize in massive … See all stories on this topic »
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Asian MMA: Legend FC Announces Distribution Deal With ESPN, ONE FC Announces … Bloody Elbow by Anton Tabuena on Jan 30, 2012 9:06 AM EST in MMA News There’s interesting news coming out of the Asian MMA scene from both Legend FC and ONE FC. Both promotions will be hosting their next shows at the same date, and both promotions have announced … See all stories on this topic »
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Your client at mixed martial arts events Media Life Magazine By Diego Vasquez Over the past two decades mixed martial arts has moved out of back allies and into the mainstream, as evidenced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship matches that aired on Fox over the weekend. Two broadcast networks have now aired MMA … See all stories on this topic »
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UFC 143 ‘Prelims’ preview and predictions for ‘Diaz vs Condit’ event (Part 1) MMAmania.com Returning the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which has served Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) so well over the years, the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion is poised to deliver another pay-per-view (PPV) event after two free … See all stories on this topic » |
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Despite his loss against Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping can still … By Jesse Holland Chael Sonnen tells media members at the UFC on FOX 2 post-fight press conference that he believes Michael Bisping is good enough to defeat middleweight champion Anderson Silva. MMAmania.com |
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MMA magazine fights its way onto the Long Island scene | Long … Tags: boxing, fighting, local MMA fighters, Long Island, martial arts, martial arts schools, … The friends and colleagues are big mixed martial arts enthusiasts. libn.com/2012/01/27/mma-mag- |
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Gunn Breaks Silence: “Our Time Is Now Roy…let’s Make this Fight Happen”
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
Former IBA Cruiserweight Champion and current World Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion Bobby Gunn has patiently waited for a response from Roy Jones Jr.’s team following Jones’ announcement last week on a live boxing radio show that he will fight Gunn next.
There have been no moves forward about Jones fighting David Haye or Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, and Gunn spoke out to urge Jones’ team to make this fight happen.
Bobby Gunn:
“Roy, I truly do wish you the best success, but I got to thinking, and in order for you to really get the big, big fights, you have to have a spectacular performance; the same goes for me. You are not going to get a world title fight by winning another 10 rounded lopsided sparring session. It isn’t about if you win or lose Roy; it is about how you are remembered and that you left it all in the ring. You don’t want to be remembered for the Danny Greene fiasco, just as I don’t want to be remembered for some of the fight fiasco’s I have been involved in. We have the chance to deliver to the boxing world a spectacular cruiserweight super fight.
Give boxing fans a glimpse of the Roy Jones Jr. they remember from the countless highlight reels. I can promise a war; we can put on the Sugar Ray Robinson/Jake LaMotta super fight of the 2000s. That is the expectation of the cruiserweight super fight we would put on.
We both need this fight to open the door to bigger things. You are an all-time great, one of the greatest fighters that have ever stepped between the ropes. Every Batman needs a Joker, just as every hero needs the villain. Let’s go to battle and let the fans decide who the hero is and who the villain is.
Right now the cruiserweight division is a dead issue. There isn’t much excitement. For us it is no longer about titles…there are too many titles in boxing. It’s about a super fight to put the cruiserweight division back on the boxing map. You are a boxing elite, Roy. “Jones vs. Gunn” is a fight boxing fans will remember.
My brother, my team has contacted your team; you have my information. Let’s make this fight right here in the Mecca of boxing—New York City. Let’s give boxing fans something they will remember. Right now there aren’t too many great fights out there for us; but me and you together make something that will be remembered.
Roy, make this fight happen.
Let’s fight, let’s do it like they used to do it in the old days. Let’s not get caught up in the boxing politics and circus and all the BS titles…let’s fight to fight and give the fans something to get excited about.
I have a great team, and a top attorney ready to make this fight happen. Brother, this isn’t complicated. This can be a slam dunk deal made within a few hours, and with one phone call. You know where I stand. Let’s make this fight happen.”
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SUPERBRAWLS CO-MAIN EVENT: ‘Kid Blast’ Barthelemy vs. Hylon Williams Jr.
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
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Donofrio Proudly Announces Biggest Heavyweight MMA Fight in State History!!!
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
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Boxing Links (1-30-12)
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer dies Salt Lake Tribune By Jay Drew West Jordan • Told last November that he only had a month or so left to live due to the effects of a 15-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer again beat the odds, making it longer than doctors … See all stories on this topic »
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Area Boxers Prepare for Chicago Golden Gloves Patch.com “I’m nervous,” said Chris Hill, who boarded a commuter train Friday evening in Cary with Pug’sBoxing Club teammate Dana Muligano, who would help work his corner. Gustafson would be fighting Hector Gia Farro, a member of the DBB boxing club of Waukegan … See all stories on this topic »
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Lunny Returns to Boxing Patch.com Ray Lunny Ray Lunny, the professional boxer who became a San Mateo County crimefighter, will soon make a comeback in the ring – in a manner of speaking. Lunny, who retired from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 24, told Patch he plans to … See all stories on this topic »
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Pinoy boxer in coma after bout ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – Filipino flyweight prospect Carlo Maquinto is in a coma following his boxingmatch against Mark Joseph Acosta last Saturday in Caloocan City. According to PhilBoxing.com’s Ronnie Nathanielsz, Maquinto was rushed to the Far Eastern … See all stories on this topic »
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Results from the Gonzalez Sports Academy’s Pro Boxing show Examiner.com Then, as if the boxers were following a script from a Rocky movie, back came Godoy. Now it was Godoy chasing after Marks and threatening to put him away. After tiring from throwing what must have been at good fifty punches, Godoy was spent and back … See all stories on this topic »
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Sulaiman Strikes Back: Harrison’s Monday Rant The Boxing Tribune World Boxing Council (WBC) President for Life, Jose Sulaiman, was especially vocal this past week, much to the amusement of many of his critics. In his monthly “Hook to the Liver” column, Sulaiman blasted lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, … See all stories on this topic »
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The Protected Fighter: Boxing’s Modern Day Matchmaking and … By Bad Left Hook Bad Left Hook’s James Foley looks at boxing’s modern practice of avoiding testing the top fighters in the sport, including Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Bad Left Hook |
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Gallery: Utah State Senior Boxing Championships, January 28, 2012 |
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Frustrating boxing night for Mids • Sports – Naval Academy (www … Members of the Naval Academy boxing team got an introduction into street-style boxing last night at Michael’s Eighth Avenue as part of a 16-fight card put … www.hometownannapolis.com/…/ |
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BOXING 360’S “THE NOTORIOUS” TRAVIS PETERKIN REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
New York (January 30, 2012) – This past Saturday at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, Boxing360’s light heavyweight prospect, “The Notorious” Travis Peterkin (4-0, 3 KOs) remained undefeated, winning a unanimous decision with the scorecards reading 40-36 across the board.
After recording three consecutive first round knockouts to start of his career, Peterkin, who faced Steve Tyner (2-3-1, 2 KOs) in a four round bout, went the distance for the first time, dominating the action from the opening bell.
Peterkin who fights out of Brooklyn, NY went on to say, “It was defiantly a good win for me but I feel I could have done better. Tyner was a step up but I fought smart and came out with the victory. I’m healthy and I’m ready to go right into my next fight. I’m looking forward to seeing what Boixng360 has lined up for me. I’m excited about 2012.”
Trainer Bernard Peterkin said, “I feel it was a good victory for Travis. He hasn’t been past the first round in two years since the amateurs. He showed great poise versus a guy who shatters dreams for prospects. Travis is young and that four round experience is something he’s never experienced in 104 bouts as an amateur. He’s with the big boys now and we expect that.”
Boxing360 promoter Mario Yagobi was happy with the result stating, “Peterkin showed he can go rounds if need be. In this sport you can’t always knock everyone out early. The experience gained from this fight is great for Travis and I know he learned a few things in the process. I want to get him back in the ring as soon as possible.”
This bout was promoted by Boxing360 in association with the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. For more information please visit www.boxing360.com.
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Margules Congratulates Prescott for Knockout Victory
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to congratulate his fighter, super lightweight contender Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (25-4, 20 KOs), for his KO 3 over Joel Cassiani at Coliseo Cubierto in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, on Friday night.
With the victory, Prescott, from Barranquilla, Colombia, and now living in Miami, Florida, climbed back in the victory column after two tough losses to top world-title contenders.
Prescott dropped a very debatable decision to highly-rated Irishman Paul McCloskey in Ireland last September and then, in November, was putting a beating on feared contender Mike Alvarado before running out of gas and getting caught in the last round on the Pacquio/Marquez undercard.
“Breidis needed a victory like this,” said a happy Margules, post-fight. “The bad decision to McCloskey and then running out of gas when he was hammering Alvarado were both disappointing setbacks, but a win like this will help him put it all back together.”
According to Margules, Prescott’s two losses said more for his worth as a top contender than several of his previous victories.
“Those were two elite contenders in the 140-lb division and Breidis beat McCloskey anywhere but Ireland and was putting a serious beating on Alvarado for most of their fight. If anything, it proves he belongs among the best of the best. We’ll be looking to put him in with another top opponent in the near future.”
Never short on words, Prescott says he continues his quest to once-again defeat UK former world champion Amir Kham (whom he destroyed via 54-second KO 1) and is also looking to face a number of other fellow super lightweight elites.
“If (WBA, IBF Champion and fellow Khanqueror) Lamont Peterson was down from Amir Khan’s powder-puff punches, he won’t wake up for a week from one of mine. Same thing goes for Marcos the Maiden (Maidana). If Khan can put you down, then I can put you to sleep. (WBO Champion) Timothy Bradley seems to have a long list of guys he’s afraid of. Am I another one? Ask him. I made a mistake against Alvarado in getting tired of hitting him. And McCloskey ran for his life and his neighbors, the judges, gave him the fight. These mistakes will never happen again. I want a title belt around my waist and no one can stop me ever again.” |
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TONY “TNT” GRANO SCORES EXPLOSIVE THIRD ROUND STOPPAGE OVER MINTO—FIGHT CARD NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON GFL
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
Fields, Nunez, McKenzie, Peterkin, Evans and Clookey score wins at Turning Stone
NEW YORK (January 30, 2012)—This Past Saturday night at The beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Tony “TNT” Grano (19-2-1, 15 KO’s) threw his name in the Heavyweight title mix with a thrilling third round stoppage over Brian Minto (35-5) in an NABF Elimination bout.
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It was Minto who controlled the action over the first two rounds and he even landed a right over the top that sent Grano to the canvas but that punch was ruled a slip.
In rounds three, Grano landed a chopping right hand that sent Minto to the canvas. When Minto got to his feet he was clearly shaken up but he was clearly on rubbery legs. Minto showed tremendous heart as instead of holding he stood and fought Grano toe to toe. That proved to be his undoing as Grano landed another hard right that deposited Minto on the floor and the fight was stopped immediately.
With the win, Grano puts himself in position to take on winner of the Jonathon Banks – Nikolai Firtha bout for the NABF title and a high ranking by the WBC.
In the co-feature, once beaten cruiserweight contender Eric Fields (20-1) put on an impressive boxing display with an eight round unanimous decision over Derrick Brown (13-7-3)
Fields worked behind a good jab and mixed in lead right hands to to keep Brown off balance and cruised to his ninth consecutive victory since his only professional defeat.
With one shocking right hand, Ela Nunez (11-11-1, 3 KO’s) scored a knockout victory over Jackie Trivilino (8-4-2)in round two of their scheduled six round Woman’s bout.
Ryan McKenzie (10-0, 9 KO’s) kept his perfect streak alive as he went to 9-0 with an impressive American debut and a second round stoppage over Richard Starnino (9-7-2) in a Light Heavyweight bout.
Local favorites Brian Clookey (4-0-1) and Derrick Evans (3-0) remained undefeated with victories over Ariel Espina(8-20-3)l and Bakari (0-3) respectively.
In the Evans – Bakari bout, it was controversy from the beginning as the two fighters jawed, held and even got in some illegal punches before Bakari was disqualified in the third round.
Impressive prospect Travis Peterkin made it 4-0 with his first distance victory over the rough Steven Tyner (2-3-1) in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.
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