CORAL SPRINGS (Aug. 17, 2011) - On Saturday, August 20, Grapplers Quest is hosting the 2011 Southeast Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships at Coral Springs Gymnasium located at 2501 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs, Florida. … [Read more...] about FLORIDA GRAPPLES AUTISM SATURDAY, AUG. 20 IN CORAL SPRINGS
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Sergei ‘The White Wolf’ Liakhovich ready for Robert Helenius
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (August 17, 2011) – Former World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) Heavyweight Champion Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich is primed and set to challenge defending champion Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius for the WBO and World Boxing Association (“WBA”) Inter-Continental titles, next Saturday (Aug. 27) in a 12-round bout airing live in the United States … [Read more...] about Sergei ‘The White Wolf’ Liakhovich ready for Robert Helenius
Balker Ready For Turba Showdown This Friday
London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker is back in action this coming Friday, when he faces tough Blackpool based Slovakian Richard Turba at the Robert Waterman Promotions event at the Tower Circus in Blackpool. … [Read more...] about Balker Ready For Turba Showdown This Friday
UNDEFEATED THOMPSON SQUARES OFF AGAINST JAPAN’S TOP-RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT TAKEHARA
TACOMA, Wash. – Undefeated Tacoma heavyweight Vincent Thompson steps back into the ring on August 27 when he faces Masataka Takehara in the main event of Battle at the Boat 83 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED THOMPSON SQUARES OFF AGAINST JAPAN’S TOP-RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT TAKEHARA
Top Two Dallas Ladies Moving on in Chicas Tecate Search
It’s official! After 10 days of voting, Thaly Andrea and Christina Salazar have been selected by loyal Facebook fans to represent the city of Dallas in the nationwide search for the next Chicas Tecate. Thaly Andrea received a resounding 37% of votes while Christina Salazar received an impressive 19%. … [Read more...] about Top Two Dallas Ladies Moving on in Chicas Tecate Search
Lopez Dances to the Upset over Kennedy
Article and photos by Gary Purfield Alejandro Lopez pulled a surprising upset of Teon Kennedy in Atlantic City with a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at Bally’s Casino. Lopez 22-2 (7 KO) controlled the action the majority of the bout and won by scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 115-113. Lopez takes the NABA Super Bantamweight title from Kennedy 17-1-1 (7 KO) with the … [Read more...] about Lopez Dances to the Upset over Kennedy
Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
Story and photos by Gary Purfield In an absolutely thrilling main event that lived up to everything a fight should be Victor Vazquez and Angel Rios went to war for eight grueling rounds in the lightweight division. The crowd was packed with Victor supporters as is always the case when the barber Vazquez fights. The fans were treated to a special fight in return for their … [Read more...] about Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot
By Gary Purfield On Saturday night from Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Philadelphia’s talented undefeated Jr. Lightweight prospect, Teon Kennedy continues his ascent up the boxing ladder. The man once considered the “Technician” now turned furious fighting brawler with skills will take on yet another dangerous test, as he prepares for an inevitable date with boxing’s best … [Read more...] about Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot
WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov ready to take on any champions or top contenders
LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2011) – Unification remains the goal for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov. If, however, none of the other 175-pound world champions – Bernard Hopkins, Tavoris Cloud and Nathan Cleverly – are willing or available to put their title belts on the line against Shumenov, … [Read more...] about WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov ready to take on any champions or top contenders
Billy Joe Saunders To Captain Star Studded TRAD TKO Boxers Team This Sunday
Former Olympian and rising Middleweight star Billy Joe Saunders has been named captain/co-manager of the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym’s football squad for this Sunday’s Boxers and Celebrity Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at the Concord Rangers FC in Canvey Island, Essex. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders To Captain Star Studded TRAD TKO Boxers Team This Sunday
MMA SUPERSTAR FABRICIO WERDUM JOINS FORCES WITH MHP!
Vowing that he would never lose another MMA bout to a stronger, more muscular fighter, Fabricio Werdum has turned to MHP to help him build a more powerful body. “I have to get stronger and more muscular to win the Strikeforce and UFC Heavyweight Championships,” he said after signing a sponsorship contract with nutritional supplement powerhouse MHP. “I’m excited to join forces … [Read more...] about MMA SUPERSTAR FABRICIO WERDUM JOINS FORCES WITH MHP!
Fight Weekend around Philly Part 1: Victor Vasquez Headlines Hard Hitting Action Chester
By Gary Purfield This weekend two major fight cards are featured in the Philadelphia region. The once proud fighting city of Philadelphia rarely sees action inside the city anymore but new and old hot spots Chester and Atlantic City keep the tradition alive to provide a place for local talent to showcase their skills. … [Read more...] about Fight Weekend around Philly Part 1: Victor Vasquez Headlines Hard Hitting Action Chester
Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 4, 2011) – Boxing’s Pound-for-Pound Queen, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm, has thoroughly exhausted the list of leading North American challengers, so her promoter, Lenny Fresquez (Fresquez Productions) looked across the Atlantic Ocean to challenge Europe’s premier boxer, French superstar Anne Sophie Mathis. Holm-Mathis will headline the … [Read more...] about Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
Top Two San Fran Ladies Moving On in Chicas Tecate Search
It’s official! After 10 days of voting, Denisse Gonzalez and Mara Siqueiros, have been selected by loyal Facebook fans to represent the city of San Francisco in the nationwide search for the next Chicas Tecate. … [Read more...] about Top Two San Fran Ladies Moving On in Chicas Tecate Search
Victor Lupo stalks Phil Lo Greco for Canadian Bragging Rights & more
TORONTO (August 3, 2011) – For the past year, rugged Romanian welterweight Victor Lupo has unsuccessfully stalked undefeated World Boxing Council (“WBC”) International Welterweight Champion Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco. His persistence will soon pay-off, though, as the WBC recently ordered promoters Hennessy Sports (Lupo) and OPI 2000 (Lo Greco) to negotiate an … [Read more...] about Victor Lupo stalks Phil Lo Greco for Canadian Bragging Rights & more