NAAFS/GFL Announces Live Stream for Sold Out Caged Fury 16 Event this Saturday!
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NAAFS/GFL Announces Live Stream for Sold Out Caged Fury 16 Event this Saturday!
1/26/11 (Morgantown, WV): With this Saturdays Caged Fury 16 officially selling out earlier this week, the NAAFS in conjunction with Simon’s Promotions and Go Fight Live have announced that Caged Fury 16 will be streamed live for $14.99. Fans can log on to www.NAAFS.tv or www.GFL.tv to watch the event which is set to begin at 7 PM EST.
The main event will showcase 3-time UFC veteran Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle (13-2) as he collides with undefeated slugger Mike Gordon (4-0) in a super heavyweight battle. “The Big Sexy” comes in riding a three fight win streak as he makes his NAAFS debut against a tough young prospect in Gordon. Gordon is 4-0 as a professional and has finished each of his four opponents in the first round. A win over McCorkle will no doubt put Gordon on the map nationally and could earn him a crack at the coveted NAAFS pro series HW title.
NAAFS Caged Fury 16 will mark one of the state’s first ever sanctioned events which will also feature some of the sport’s top young professional fighters as part of this taped for television fight card. Included will be a history making bout between Ashley Cummins and Stephanie Frausto who’ll become the first females to ever compete in a sanctioned MMA bout in the state of West Virginia. Cummins is widely considered one of the WMMA’s top young prospects with an overall MMA record of 7-0. Frausto (1-2 pro), a Bellator vet and the younger sister of current Bellator world champion Zoila Frausto, hopes that a win over Cummins will catapult her in to the WMMA rankings at 115 lbs.
Bellator veteran Joey “The Hitman” Holt (9-5) returns to the NAAFS after a highlight reel KO over previously undefeated Clint Musser at Bellator 51. Holt faces NAAFS newcomer Nate Hall (6-4) who will look to make a name for himself with a won over a highly touted Holt.
Former NAAFS pro series welterweight contender Mickey Hughes (8-7) will face Bellator vet Brandon Sailing (15-8) at 185 lbs. Hughes has been in the NAAFS cage against the likes of Chris Lozano, Travis Clark, Nick Duell and owns a win over UFC vet Justin Edwards early in his career. Brandon Sailing comes in a winner of three of his last four bouts, with his only defeat in that span coming at Bellator 59.
NAAFS light heavyweight contender Josh Stansbury (12-4) will look for his third straight win when he faces John Opfar (10-4) in an NAAFS contender’s bout. The winner will likely face current champion Dan Spohn for the 205 lbs NAAFS title later in the year.
Caged Fury 16 Updated Fight Card:
170 lbs – Brandon Becker 2-0 (Hoosier MMA) vs Brandon Johnson 9-1 (Murcieglo MMA)
185 lbs – Dequan Townsend 6-4 (Murcielago MMA) Chris Goldbaugh 8-3 (Team Bullpen)
145 lbs – Matt Montalvo 7-7 (Fighters United) vs Jeremy Czarnecki 5-2 (Murcieglo MMA)
170 lbs – Marcos Pecina 8-2 (USA Martial Arts) vs Matt Garrettson 4-5 (Butch Hiles MMA)
135 lbs – Ronnell Green 6-1 (Team Bullpen) vs Amos Collins 10-3 (Fitness Edge/Relson Gracie)
170 lbs – Jason Cardillo 6-0 (Pittsburgh Fight Club) vs Zac Gobel 7-4 (Dragons Den)
265 lbs – Rick Day 9-1 (USA Martial Arts) vs Nathan “BAM” Bryant 8-6 (Ground Zero)
170 lbs – Brandon Saling 15-8 (Mov bjj) vs Mickey Hughes 8-7 (H2O MMA)
205 lbs – John Opfar 10-4 (Pittsburgh Fight Club) vs Josh “Sandman” Stansbury 12-4 (Team Impact)
110 lbs – Stephanie Frausto 1-2 (Team Gurgel) vs Ashley “Smashley” Cummins 7-0 (Vaghi Martial Arts)
155 lbs – Nate Hall 6-4 (Dawg House) vs Joey “The Hitman” Holt 9-5 (Team Impact)
SHW – Mike Gordon 4-0 (Independent) vs Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle 13-2 (Integrated Fighting Academy)
To watch the event live, log on to www.NAAFS.tv or click this link – http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/MMA/NAAFS__Caged_Fury_16/1347
Fighter Weigh-ins and Press Conference Open to the Public
The Caged Fury 16 fighter weigh-ins, set for tomorrow night (1/27) at 7pm, will be open to the public and media followed by a brief press conference and Q & A session with various fighters scheduled to compete. Both the weigh-ins and press conference will take place a Keglers Sports bar located at 735-A Chestnut Ridge Road – Morgantown, WV 26505.
Tickets for NAAFS Caged Fury 16 are sold out. The only way to see this card live is to log on to www.naafs.tv or www.GFL.tv. NAAFS Caged Fury 16 is proudly sponsored by Bud Light, Keglers Sports Bar & Lounge, Intimidation Clothing, Doug’s Towing, Wheeling Island, WVUQ FM 102, Alpha Dog Combat Gear, ActionGraphX and Tim Lally Chevrolet.
About the NAAFS
Established in 2005, The NAAFS is one of the fastest growing mixed martial arts organizations in the sport and has produced over 100 live events in the region. Fighters that have been featured in the NAAFS include Stipe Miocic, Chris Lozano, Jason Dent, Donny Walker, Forrest Petz, Matt Brown, Ben Rothwell, Jessica Eye, Dave Herman, Nick Duell, Ryan Madigan, Paul Bradley, Sean Salmon, Jeff Cox, Josh Hendricks, Aisling Daly, Daniel Straus, Brian Rogers and Phil Davis among many others. The television program “NAAFS Cage Fighting” can be seen each week domestically on the television home of the Cleveland Indians Sports Time Ohio, nationally via Direct TV and Dish Network. The NAAFS has been featured internationally via G-TV. Log on to the league’s official website at www.NAAFS.tv for additional information.
About GFL
Established in 2007, The GFL is the pioneer in Internet Sports Broadcasting. Over the years GFL has broadcast more than 1100 live events with over 6000 combat sports videos in 196 countries. GFL is especially proud to have served greater than 5 million public viewers over the years with more than 250 combat sports related website affiliates in its network. GFL is also available on Roku, Android, IPhone, IPad, as well as other internet ready devices. Check the event page for details.
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UFC ON FOX – FLASH QUOTES
Las Vegas, Nevada – Three days away from the UFC on FOX tripleheader – which will be broadcast live from the sold-out United Center in Chicago – the six main card fighters had the following to say…
Rashad Evans, UFC light heavyweight
“Davis is intimidated. I’ve seen him around and he’s not looking too confident. He’s not ready for this level, and he knows it. He’s coming to put up a good show, go back down a level, and come back again in a year or two. He’s not coming to take it to me, but I am gonna’ take it to him. After I had my year off (with injury) I came back with the attitude of never, ever leaving it up to the judges and just throwing hands all the time. That’s the way my career is going to go, and that’s how I am going to.
Phil is just a nice guy. He’s not a fighter. He’s an athlete, a great athlete, but not a fighter. He has no killer instinct for this and he’s got no experience at this level. He’s never fought at heavyweight like I had to (in TUF 2) to get into the UFC. He didn’t get punched by Chuck Liddell and Rampage Jackson like I did. He’s not had to dig deep at all.
He’s in deep water, and I’m the shark.”
Phil Davis, UFC light heavyweight
“He’s delusional. If he thinks he’s going to out-wrestle or intimidate me, he’s in for a shock on Saturday night. I’ve been working hard for this; I can’t wait to get back into the Octagon after a layoff. He’s not as good as he thinks he is, and I am better than he thinks I am. He thinks he’s a better wrestler than me, crazy. I would beat him 100 times out of 100. He was something like .500 in won/losses in wrestling. I was a champion; he just competed.
Yes, I have only nine pro MMA fights but the inexperience thing isn’t an issue. I am less experienced than every single guy I’ve faced, and I am unbeaten. I am experienced at winning, and that’s what really matters, and I’m going to experience winning again on FOX.”
Chael Sonnen, UFC middleweight
“I hate terms like ‘hype’ and ‘trash-talk’ because I don’t do that. I never say anything I don’t mean and I’m not going to insult a guy I have no problem with. But, that said, Bisping is a jerk and I’m going to finish him faster than he can devour a Bovril and meatpie. I am the best fighter in the world. He thinks he can beat me, I think I can beat him and we are going to see who is right in the only debating forum that matters – the UFC Octagon.
I came to Chicago to do Michael Bisping a lot of physical harm. I don’t come here to ‘talk trash’ because that’s not something I do.
When this fight was announced, over 2 million extra tickets were demanded by the fans. This is the real main event, the biggest fight of all time.”
Michael Bisping, UFC middleweight
“I know some fans are disappointed that there hasn’t been eight weeks of zingers between us and, to be honest, I think we would have got into it if this fight had been made two months ago. But right now, both of us had to focus on getting ready for a new opponent – and in his case a more dangerous opponent in me – on a week’s notice. I never talk trash unless someone has disrespected me and, to be honest, Chael has been very complimentary of me.
Chael and I have thrown a few little jokes here and there but that’s because we’ve both got a sense of humor. And he’ll need that sense of humor after he goes to the hospital on Saturday night just like seven of my last eight opponents have. I am under no illusions – I am getting kicked, punched, elbowed and taken down by Chael but he’s getting punched, kicked, kneed, elbowed and knocked out in return. It will be a nasty, nasty war, but I’m beating him up and winning this fight. I am sure I will be taken down, but he’s going to have to worry about being submitted each time he does that. He won’t be able to hold me down and I know I can pick him apart standing.
“It is a great fight, I am sure we are both going to look like car-crash victims on Sunday AM. Never mind the trashtalk, we can both do that in our sleep, just tune in on FOX and watch the fight of the year. I may have only been told about this fight last Tuesday, but I have trained my arse off since I was eight years old. I am going to make the oddsmakers look like fools; I am winning this fight.”
Demian Maia, UFC middleweight
“I was disappointed to hear my fight with Bisping was off, but am happy to still be on the card on FOX. I’m ready to turn a negative into a positive, to control the part I can control, which is winning. A win over Bisping would have put me back in the world title picture, but Weidman is a dangerous young fighter and he knows a win over me put him in a great position.
Bisping actually apologized to me for taking the Sonnen fight, but I completely understand. I appreciated him saying that, but this is what we do and the sport we are in. Now I can’t think about Bisping. I have to think about Chris Weidman. I don’t know if it is possible for Weidman to be 100% fit after taking the fight at such short notice. I’m not sure, but I have to go in thinking with the mindset that he is 100%.
He is very dangerous, and I guess that I would rather fight him now than after he gets even better and more experienced. For sure, he will be very motivated. I am not going to lose at this stage though; I have worked too hard and expect a submission after a tough fight.”
Chris Weidman, UFC middleweight
“Taking the fight at a week’s notice wasn’t all that had a decision. I have an opportunity to gain a lot of recognition and get myself up to where I want to be. I was just about to eat a load of waffles when I got the call… I threw those waffles away. There was no chance I was going to pass this up, I want to get into the top five and here’s my chance. You only live once. I didn’t want to sit at home and watch some other guy fight on FOX in an opportunity I already had passed up.
I’m not worried about stepping up at all. I have a lot of respect for Demian’s jiu-jitsu, but if we go to the ground, I’m confident and excited to prove I can hang with my own BJJ. He’s going to have a lot to worry about, too, in this fight. I’m not the guy who’s going to be starstruck just because of the stage or the fact I am stepping up to this level. I believe in myself and I think I can go in there and submit him or stop him.”
UFC on FOX emanates live from the United Center, Chicago at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Saturday night. Six undercard bouts will be broadcast live on FUEL TV from 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
All bouts are live and subject to change.
About Ultimate Fighting Championship®
Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® is the world’s premier MMA organization and produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the globe. This year, FOX will broadcast four fights annually. In spring 2012, The Ultimate Fighter®, UFC’s signature weekly reality TV show, debuts on FX. UFC content is also distributed commercially to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in 150 countries, territories and jurisdictions, reaching over one billion homes worldwide, in 21 different languages.
UFC® also boasts a powerful presence online, with UFC.com attracting over seven million unique visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC has over seven million fans on Facebook and over 460,000 followers on Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most accessible and most followed executives in sports with more than 1.8 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook.
Hopkins – Dawson II to happen April 28 in Atlantic City
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, World Light Heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins will take on Chad Dawson in a rematch of their aborted October 15th bout. The rematch will take place on April 28th in a more appropriate venue at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
The first bout ended in a controversial no contest which was originally ruled a stoppage victory for Dawson when he threw Hopkins down to the ground in the second round of their fight and Hopkins could not continue with a damaged shoulder.
“I have a chance to settle the bull—- from the first fight and straighten that all out,” Hopkins said. “A real athlete don’t want to win something on a disqualification or a no-decision or get something handed to them without doing the work. I’m ready to go.
“Dawson has a chance to prove to the world what he thinks he can do to me and I have a chance to prove that he’s not going to do what he thinks he’s going to do.”
“Richard (Schaefer) and I have made a deal and we have presented the fight to HBO,” said Dawson’s promoter Gary Shaw. “We’re working on the numbers but I congratulate Hopkins on his willingness to take a fight that a lot of people said he would not take again. As for Chad, he can’t wait for the rematch. He believed he was going to beat him in the first fight and he believes he will stop him in this fight.”
“We haven’t agreed on the number yet, but HBO is would like to do this fight and they told us they are OK with April 28,” Schaefer said
“The shoulder is good,” Hopkins said. “I wouldn’t be going in this early to start getting ready if it wasn’t.”
“I think it’s a perfect place for the rematch,” Schaefer said.
“Since 2001, when I was 35 and I beat (Felix) ‘Tito’ Trinidad (to become undisputed middleweight champion in 2001), I’ve been hearing I was too old,” Hopkins said. “Now it’s 12 years later and I’m older, heavier and feel little things I didn’t feel 10 years ago, natural things that are supposed to happen to you. But I’m ahead of the game against any 47-year-old who took a punch or never took a punch. I’m in great shape and ready to do this again.
“It’s time to correct the first fight and let people get what they paid for, this time not on pay-per-view. They paid for a fight. They didn’t come to see a round-and-a-half and then have that ending. It happened. You move on and you go ahead and give the people what they want and I’m pretty sure Dawson thinks the same thing and that he will be overconfident and think I will be easy to beat.”
“Since 2001, when I was 35 and I beat (Felix) ‘Tito’ Trinidad (to become undisputed middleweight champion in 2001), I’ve been hearing I was too old,” Hopkins said. “Now it’s 12 years later and I’m older, heavier and feel little things I didn’t feel 10 years ago, natural things that are supposed to happen to you. But I’m ahead of the game against any 47-year-old who took a punch or never took a punch. I’m in great shape and ready to do this again.
“It’s time to correct the first fight and let people get what they paid for, this time not on pay-per-view. They paid for a fight. They didn’t come to see a round-and-a-half and then have that ending. It happened. You move on and you go ahead and give the people what they want and I’m pretty sure Dawson thinks the same thing and that he will be overconfident and think I will be easy to beat.”
GRANO – MINTO HEAVYWEIGHT THROWDOWN COMES TO GFL THIS SATURDAY
NEW YORK (January 25, 2012)—This Saturday night, two of the most exciting Heavyweights in the east will take part in a twelve round war when Tony Grano takes on former world title challenger Brian Minto.
The fight can, which will originate from the Beautiful Turning Stone Resort and Casino and will be streamed LIVE all over the world on GFL.TV for a price of just $9.99 and can be ordered by clicking:
http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Pro_Boxing_Fight_Night__Grano_vs_Minto/1313
Minto of Butler, PA has a record of 35-4 with twenty-two knockouts and challenged some of the best Heavyweights in the world.
He won his first eighteen fights which included a memorable tenth round stoppage over Vinny Maddalone on an ESPN 2 main event. After losing to former Heavyweight champion Tony Tubbs, Minto then went on to win nine in a row which included the rematch with Maddalone on the Antonio Tarver – Roy Jones 3 HBO PPV and with former world title challenger Axel Schulz. Minto went on to win seven more which was highlighted by a win over then undefeated Donnell Holmes (31-0-2)
Minto put up a great effort before being stopped by former world title challenger Chris Arreola in an HBO televised bout. Minto moved down to cruiserweight and challenged for the WBO World championship but was stopped by champion Marco Huck in Germany. Minto will be coming off a fourteen month layoff since his bout which was a second round stoppage over Pierre Karam on October 29, 2010.
Grano of Hartford, Connecticut has a record of 18-2-1 with fourteen knockouts.
He went 14-0-1 with twelve knockouts to begin his career which was highlighted by a first round stoppage over Lenroy Childs (13-1)
After suffering his first pro loss, which was a come from behind stoppage by Mark Brown, Grano came back two fights later with a stunning fourth round stoppage over previously undefeated and highly regarded Travis Kauffman 918-0) that was nationally televised on SHO BOX.
Grano avenged his only pro defeat to Brown before being stopped in two to Nicolai Firtha. In his last bout, Grano stopped Dominique Alexander in six rounds on April 9th
In the eight round co-feature, Eric Fields will battle Derrick Brown in an eight round Heavyweight attraction.
Fields of Ardmore, Oklahoma has a record of 19-1 with fifteen knockouts and won his first eleven bout which included an explosive first round destruction of former IBF Cruiserweight champion Kelvin Davis.
Fields lost his only fight to former WBO champ Ola Afolabi and is now on a eight fight winning streak which includes his last fight when he stopped former world title challenger Rubin Williams in the second round of their September 2nd fight.
Brown of New York is a knockout artist as eleven of his thirteen wins have come early.
Brown has been in with the likes with then-undefeated Jean Francois-Bergeron (14-0); Former world title challenger Matt Godfrey (15-0); Former world title challenger Jonathon Banks (17-0); Undefeated knockout artist Jeremiah Graziano (9-0) and in his last bout undefeated Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell (18-0-1).
Brown is capable as he has a win over Frank Wood (26-3) and a draw with Alfredo Escalera Jr. (14-0).
A terrific undercard has been assembled as local favorite and multi-time Turning Stone Fighter of The Night Jackie Trivilino (8-3-2, 1 KO) will battle the durable Ela Nunez (10-11-2, 2 KO’s) in a female six round Super Featherweight bout.
Undefeated knockout sensation Ryan McKenzie (8-0, 8 KO’s) of the Bahamas looks to stay perfect when he takes on Richard Starnino (9-6-2, 3 KO’s) in a six round Light heavyweight bout.
In a four round Cruiserweight bout, undefeated Brian Clookey (3-0-1, 2 KO’s) battles Ariel Espinal (8-19-3, 4 KO’s).
In a four round Super Middleweight bout, Travis Peterkin (3-0, 3 KO’s) takes on Steven Tyner (2-2-1, 2 KO’s)
In a four round Super Middlweweight bout, Schiller Hyppolite (2-0, 1 KO) battles James Denson (4-7, 2 KO’s)
Rounding out the card will be undefeated Derrick Evans (2-0, 2 KO’s) and Bakari (0-2) in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.
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WSU RETURNS to iPPV on 3/3, Complete Details
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WSU RETURNS to iPPV on 3/3, Complete Details
- FREE VIDEOS Uploaded to WSU’s YouTube Page
- WSU Announces Working Agreement with NCW FF in Canada
- Updated DVD Release Information
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WSU RETURNS TO iPPV with Our Biggest Show Ever
PRE-ORDER THE IPPV TODAY AT: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259
EARLY POSTER ART: http://www.declarationofindependents.net/wsu/images/posters/wsupostermar12.jpg
iPPV Can Be Seen on all Apple and Roku Devices, Among Other Outlets, Check GoFightLive.TV For All Available Options
WHAT: WSU’s 5th Anniversary Show, with Hall of Fame Ceremony & Meet/Greet
WHEN: March 3rd, 2012
WHERE: The NYWC Sporatorium
ADDRESS: 435-13 Brook Ave, Deer Park, NY
MEET & GREET: 3PM-5PM with all talent
HALL OF FAME CEREMONY: 6PM
WSU 5th Anniversary Show: 7PM
TICKETS: Front Row, $40, General Admission $35 (Tickets guarantee you access to all three events)
Tickets Now On Sale at WSUVideo.com and WSUWrestling.com
CONTACT: BULLSMC@aol.com
When WSU returns to iPPV on March 3rd, WSU will be presenting our biggest show of all time, as we present the WSU 5th Anniversary Show. Don’t forget, you can order the iPPV and get all the details about the show at http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259
This show will feature the main event one year in the making and promises to be the most intense, violent and historic match in WSU history, as Mercedes Martinez, the WSU World Champion who has been champion for 3 years and has racked up 50+ title defenses in that time, will take on WSU Spirit Champion, the person undefeated in singles competition, Jessicka Havok. To make matters more personal, the last time these two saw each other in the ring, Jessicka Havok tried to stab Mercedes Martinez with a machete! These two have also been on a war of words on the WSU YouTube page, as we count down to the biggest match ever in WSU history.
Here are matches you will see on 3/3 (More Matches to Be Announced in Upcoming Weeks)
MAIN EVENT
TITLE VS TITLE
WSU World Champion vs WSU Spirit Champion
Three Year Championship Reign vs Undefeated Streak
(c) Mercedes Martinez (WSU) vs (c) Jessicka Havok (Mid-West Militia)
Uncensored Rules Tag Team Match
Alicia & Brittney Savage (WSU) vs Sassy Stephanie & Allisyn Kay (Mid-West Militia)
First Time Ever
Lexus vs Rain
Grudge Match
Belle Saints Implode
Tina San Antonio vs Marti Belle
J-CUP Qualifier Match
April Hunter vs Annie Social
J-CUP Qualifier Match
The Rematch
Athena vs Leva Bates
Becky Bayless vs Jennifer Cruz
WSU Tag Team Title Match
(c) The Boston Shore vs The Soul Sisters
Jessie Brooks & Jenny Rose vs Rick Cataldo & Ezavel Suena
More Matches to Be Announced
Also don’t forget, WSU will be hosting our 4th annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on this date. Scheduled to be inducted on 3/3/12 are Cindy Rogers, Jana, Dixie Carter & Georgianne Makropolous.
You can buy tickets at WSUWrestling.com or order the iPPV today at http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259
WSU has released a ton of videos from this past Saturday night’s Blitzkreig Event. Check out these free videos here:
The Mid-West Militia Talk The 5YA:
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/gPgxHPye5co
DIRECT LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/gPgxHPye5co
Marti Belle Talks Belle Saints Imploding:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/0DNrE_64bZ0
DIRECT LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/0DNrE_64bZ0
Jana Talks HOF & Tag Team Titles:
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/3I2OhQ4dwHQ”
DIRECT LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3I2OhQ4dwHQ
Rick Cataldo Introduces Latest Protege, Ezavel Suena:
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DIRECT LINK:
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Tina San Antonio Laughs Off Marti Belle:
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/3lMV5-bYyFE”
DIRECT LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3lMV5-bYyFE
Jenny Rose & Jessie Brooks Talk Their New Tag Team; Seek Revenge:
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/oLvkC4xhROk
DIRECT LINK: http://www.youtube.com/embed/oLvkC4xhROk
Alicia & Brittney Savage Talk Upcoming DVD Release:
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/YTilI1MImB0”
http://www.youtube.com/embed/YTilI1MImB0
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WSU, the leader in womens wrestling today is proud to announce a working agreement with the leader of womens wrestling in Canada today, nCw Femmes Fetales.
nCw FF released the following yesterday:
“WSU and nCw Femmes Fatales have reached an agreement that will help both companies to continue to grow and establish themselves as two of the best all-women wrestling promotions.First, there will be more talent sharing between the 2 promotions, which will bring some of WSU stars to Montreal in the near future.
This has already started with Mercedes Martinez being a regular in Femmes Fatales, but this is only a sparkle of what could happen… and this also means that some of the FF wrestlers will make the trip to WSU. This opens the door to some dream matches that nobody could have thought before our announcement today.
Also, nCw Femmes Fatales’ recent DVDs will be available for purchase at WSU shows starting on March 3rd, and the same thing for WSU DVDs that will be available in Montreal starting on March 10th.
Keep following @WSUwrestling and @nCwFF on Twitter, on Facebook (WSU Wrestling and nCw Femmes Fatales) or on our websites (http://www.declarationofindependents.net/wsu/ and www.ncwfemmesfatales.com) for updates on our partnership!”
WSU is already answering fan questions about this partnership on twitter. What this means is that WSU & nCW will recognize each other’s champions and will set up a talent exchange. Plans to start exchanging talent will start this spring. Both companies will try to bring in the other company’s respective champions asap for title defenses. Furthermore, both company’s will sell each other’s DVDs at their live events. Both company’s will be selling each other’s DVDs starting at both company’s respective March 2012 events.
Expect to see talent cross over immediately. Fans of nCw will get to see Jessicka Havok. Fans of WSU will get to see LuFisto. The possibilities are endless.
More details on this fresh partnership will be released in upcoming weeks.
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WSU filmed a special “Face 2 Face” Shoot Interview with Alicia & Brittney Savage. We hope to release this DVD in two weeks and will sell/ship out this DVD with
Blitzkreig on the Monday after the Superbowl. Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming releases on WSUVideo.com
WSU RELEASES “BEST OF 2011″ & “BEST OF TRACI BROOKS in WSU” DVDs
WSU is proud to announce we have released two special DVDs on WSUVideo.com, for only $9.99 each. The first title is “Best of 2011″ and is our yearly compilation DVD of
all the best matches of 2011.
You can view the match listings for Best of 2011 at: http://www.declarationofindependents.net/doistore/2011/bestof2011.html
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VICENTE ESCOBEDO RETURNS HOME TO FACE LONNIE SMITH ON MARCH 3″SÓLO BOXEO TECATE”
Fairfield’s Manuel Avila Also Featured On Woodland, Calif. Card
LOS ANGELES, January 25 – Vicente Escobedo has fought all over the world, represented his country in the Olympics and fought some of the best fighters in the sport throughout his career, but the one thing the top junior lightweight contender has never done is compete in his hometown as a professional. That changes on Saturday, March 3 as Escobedo steps into the ring at the Woodland Community Center in Woodland, Calif. against Lonnie Smith in a 10 round fight for the vacant NABO Junior Lightweight Title which will be televised on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate.”
Joining Escobedo on this exciting homecoming card will be Fairfield’s unbeaten featherweight star on the rise, Manuel “Tino” Avila, who faces an opponent to be named in the six round co-main event.
Escobedo vs. Smith headlines a night of world-class professional boxing presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Don Chargin Productions in association with Paco Presents and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. Doors open at 6:00pm, the first bell rings at 7:00pm and the TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:00 pm ET/PT.
Tickets, priced at $40, $50 and $70, are on sale now and available for purchase at Paco’s Restaurant by calling (530) 669-7946, F&F Multiprint by calling (530) 666-3102 or online at PacoPresentsBoxing.com.
A 2004 United States Olympian who got his start in the sport at the Woodland Boxing Club, Vicente “Chente” Escobedo (24-3, 14 KO’s) has come a long way since those early days, and at 30 years old, he is approaching his physical prime as a boxer. The owner of wins over former World Champions Kevin Kelley and Carlos Hernandez, Escobedo lost in his lone world title shot at lightweight via a razor-thin split decision to Michael Katsidis in 2009. Now fighting at 130 pounds, Escobedo has been better than ever, defeating Walter Estrada and Rocky Juarez in his most recent fights and he’s ready to make a move on the junior lightweight elite in 2012.
A professional since 2006, 24-year-old Las Vegan Lonnie Smith (14-2-2, 10 KO’s) appears to be reaching his prime and is ready to prove it against a tough contender in Escobedo. In 2009 Smith returned from a two-year layoff and came back as a more mature and polished fighter and has been unstoppable since, winning nine in a row, with six coming by knockout, including victories over David Rodela and Eduardo Arcos. Now he takes a big step up in facing Escobedo, a fight he’s been waiting for, in Escobedo’s hometown.
A talented amateur who turned heads every time he stepped between the ropes, Manuel “Tino” Avila (6-0, 2 KO’s) continues to impress as a professional, winning all six of his fights thus far. A professional since late 2010, the 19-year-old stepped on the gas last year, fighting five times and ending 2011 on a with a big win over then-unbeaten David Reyes in October.
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mMA/Muay thai Events on GFL COMBAT SPORTS NETWORK
- Friday, January 27, 2012 8:00pm ET featuring Cut Throat MMA Invasion 5 Aurora, La Sierra, Aurora, Illinois. In the main event, for the Cut Throat MMA Middleweight Title, Sam Ferguson (2-1-1) of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu fights Ryan Kirwan (2-3). Ferguson is coming off a first round TKO victory in his last fight, and shows the evolution of the Gracie-schooled fighter. Ferguson’s other victory also came via first round KO so don’t let his home gym fool you, he is an all-around MMA fighter. Kirwan has hit a tough skid, but a victory against Ferfuson will erase his last three fights in a split second. Kirwan also likes to do damage with his fists, as both of this victories have come via KO or TKO stoppage. This could be a wild fight if the athletes decide to keep it standing, someone is bound to drop. It could also be a classic grappling contest, although one that Ferguson should have the advantage. So expect Kirwan to want to turn this into a kickboxing match, which might be just fine for Ferguson. Either way, both gladiators are coming out guns blazing as this is not only the main event, but a title fight, and it would be the first title for either man in their budding MMA careers. In the co-main event, Tom Shoaff fights Anthony Nichols. Being the co-main event is a huge step for these two, so don’t be surprised if they have “fight of the night” and impress the audience with their performance. Both Shoaff and Nichols are well rounded so it will be who can dictate the pace of the fight that might decide who the winner will be. The fighter with the best cardio conditioning will have an edge in this battle.
- Friday, January 27, 2012 8:00pm ET featuring TaKe-On Productions presents Battle at the 7 Train XI at the 7 Train Theatre in Flushing, New York. The card featured at hotly anticipated main event, along with the semifinals of the 155 lb “Rising Stars” 8-man tournament. If you love the striking game, this is the event for you. TaKe-On always puts together great Muay Thai events that feature high level striking with blistering kicks, punches, knees and elbows. In the main event, Turan “The Tornado” Hasanov (6-4) out of the Fight Factory in Brooklyn, New York battles Sean Hinds (15-5) from Mushin MMA in New York City. Hasanov is a fast paced fighter who likes to throw punches in bunches. Look for him to come out using all 8 striking points right from the opening bell. For Hinds, he has a more eclectic style as he has traveled the world and picked up various different styles and methods of Muay Thai. Hinds utilizes primarily stiff punches and kicks along with a very strong clinch to do his damage. This bout will be a matchup of one fighter who looks to constantly strike and put the pressure on while the other fighter is more methodical in his approach and a great counter puncher as well. In one of the 155 lb tournament fights, James Gregory (4-0) from Cool Hearts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, fights Andrilo “Jr” Suarez (2-0) from American Killer Bees in Queens, New York. Both Gregory and Suarez won by decision their last fight and for one of them, a victory here will keep their record perfect and also put them into the finals of the “Rising Stars” Tourney. Gregory has twice the experience as Suarez and will look to capitalize on that by giving Suarez a bunch of different angles when he throws his strikes. For Suarez, he will probably come out hands down and chin up, which has proven very successful in his career so far. In the second bout in the 155 lb tournament, Akio Nakasone (2-0) from The Wat in New York City battles Freddy Cheung (1-1) from Sitan Gym in Queens. Nakasone won his previous bout by decision, while Cheung won his by KO, the only fighter to do so. Both fighters are just getting their Muay Thai careers going and for one of them, a victory here already places them in the finals of the tourney.
- Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:30pm ET featuring Elite 1 MMA – Heavy Hitters, Casino New Brunswick, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. In the main event, for the Elite 1 MMA Light Heavyweight Championship, Chris Johnson (2-2) fights Dana Dickeson (1-1). Johnson is coming off a victory in his last fight for Elite 1 where he won by rear naked choke in the first round. Johnson likes to bang on his feet, but is also a competent grappler as his last victory showed. For Dickeson, he is looking to get the fight to the ground where he won his first bout via TKO, and deliver some ground and pound on Johnson. With both gladiators liking to fight on the mat, this could be a contest where the wrestling and grappling is nullified and it turns into a boxing or kickboxing match. If that happens, don’t expect the fight to go the distance as these two beasts will be throwing heavy leather. In the co-main event, for the Elite 1 MMA Welterweight Championship, Richard Arsenault (1-2) battles Ricky Goodall (6-4). Arsenault is coming off of a long layoff, so ring rust might be a factor in this bout. It could also be a positive as it gave Arsenault time to hone his craft and come back a completely different fighter. For Goodall, who has 3 times the cage experience as Arsenault, look for him to test Arsenault early to see where his cardio conditioning is go for the win in the opening round. If that happens fans should be treated to a barnburner of a fight, because this bout if for a title and that tends to lend itself to fighters pushing the action even more.
Other events this week:
Boxing: Pro Boxing Fight Night – Grano vs. Minto, Jan 28, 2012 7:30pm ET. Star Boxing Rockin’ Fights at the Paramount, Jan 28, 2012 7:30pm ET.
Pro-Wrestling: Future Stars of Wrestling (free view): Jan 26, 2012 10:00pm ET. Impact Zone Wrestling(free view): Jan 28, 2012 8:00pm ET.
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Teetering on the brink
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 25, 2012) – The last time Greg Rebello stepped inside the cage, he left covered in blood. You should’ve seen the guy who lost.
The Providence, R.I., native put a bloody end to his Sept. 9 bout against Cody Lightfoot with a sneaky, left kick to the forehead, opening a cut above Lightfoot’s eye that eventually prompted referee Kevin MacDonald to stop the fight in the second round.
“I knew he had a good chin and would be difficult to stop, so my plan was to cut him up,” Rebello said. “It worked out better than I thought it would.”
The win kept Rebello (13-3, 7 KOs) – ranked No. 1 in the northeast among light heavyweights – on the cusp of earning a lucrative bout with one of mixed martial arts’ premier organizations, a spot he hopes to hold onto Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 when he faces White Plains, N.Y., native Mike Stewart (5-3, 2 KOs) on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ “Extreme Measures” show at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
Each victory adds more pressure as Rebello works continuously to maintain a balance between focusing on the task at hand and acknowledging the importance of each fight, knowing one slip-up could knock him off the radar.
“Though it’s kind of hard not to, I don’t think about it at all, to tell you the truth,” Rebello said. “I’m just thinking about going in there and performing my best. More importantly, I’m trying to listen to what my coaches are telling me to do.”
One particular piece of advice Rebello has taken to heart is to get off to a faster start in each fight. A slow starter by nature, Rebello admits to trying to test himself at times instead of following the logical game plan; for example, he tried to out-wrestle Lightfoot – a standout, collegiate wrestler at Norwich University in Vermont – in the opening round of their showdown in September.
“I’m kind of a knucklehead like that,” he quipped.
Once the second round began, Rebello leaned back on his kickboxing ability and subsequently ended the fight in a matter of minutes, as evident by the bloody gash on Lightfoot’s forehead. To be fair, the slow starts aren’t always a byproduct of Rebello’s stubbornness; sometimes, the pattern develops in training camp.
“I’m a big believer in that you fight like you train,” he said. “I’m a relaxed guy, and I’m a lefty, too, so I’m a counter-striker. The guys I spar with like Mike Campbell and Todd Chattelle come right at you, which causes me to be slow and elusive.
“It’s the same thing at Sityodtong [in Boston]. They’re aggressive. They don’t give you a chance to set anything up or set a tone, and it’s caused me to be an elusive fighter. It’s made me more relaxed, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but, in my fights, I tend to go right to that same place and wait for guys to strike first.”
Other than the familiarity with his wrestling background, Rebello is uncertain how Stewart will approach their light heavyweight showdown on Feb. 3. Stewart trains out of Bombsquad MMA in Ithica, N.Y., where current UFC [Ultimate Fighting Championships] light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones got his start.
“Mike’s a smart fighter,” Rebello said. “I’ve seen him go right after guys when he knows he can outwrestle them, and I’ve seen him fight against strikers and use his footwork to set things up. He’s got great timing and tries to get guys to commit to him.
“His approach depends on who he’s fighting. Obviously, I know his strengths and what he’s best at; he’ll always go back to his wrestling and submission game, but as far as what he’ll do [on Feb. 3], I really don’t know.”
The element of surprise won’t faze Rebello in the quest for his 13th win in 14 fights, nor will the pressure of knowing what’s at stake, along with what could loom on the horizon with another victory. He’s adopted the customary “one fight at a time” approach, yet he still has his ear to the streets; he hears the feedback, both positive and negative, and knows what’s expected of him in order to reach the top of the mountain in mixed martial arts.
“A lot of people go right after the bad things rather than focusing on the good stuff,” Rebello said. “I beat Cody, but a lot of people said, ‘Oh, he lost the first round and was losing the second round, too.’ I didn’t even get hit in that fight. I took a lot of crap after that. They wanted me to give him a rematch. They said the stoppage wasn’t fair. I mean, I put a hole in his head.
“Sometimes, the criticism is good. I’ve been criticized in the past for grinding out decisions, which is fine. I listened and said to myself, ‘They’re right.’ That goes back to me being more aggressive. The bottom line is the big organizations want to see big finishes. If I go out there thinking, ‘I can’t screw up,’ and I stall and wind up getting a decision, that doesn’t help me.”
All eyes will once again be on Rebello Feb. 3 when he faces Stewart, and some of those eyes might belong to the decision-makers who determine who gets the call to fight for one of mixed martial arts’ upper-echelon organizations.
Rebello knows they’re watching. Now it’s up to him to make it worth their while.
“I just need a couple more wins,” he said. “At this point, a lot of it has to do with being in the right place at the right time. Guys get injured, so who’s to say there won’t be a 185- or 205-pounder that won’t get hurt in the near future? As long I keep winning, it’ll happen. I just need to take it one fight at a time.”
“Extreme Measures” will be headlined by a heavyweight co-main event featuring Josh Hendricks (18-8, 5 KOs) Mansfield, Ohio, facing Josh Diekmann (12-3, 8 KOs), a Westerly, R.I., native who now lives and trains in Groton, Conn.; and Eric Bedard (3-0, 1 KO) of Providence facing Tyler King (3-1, 1 KO) of Norwood, Mass. Bedard and King are ranked No. 6 and 8 in the northeast, respectively.
“Extreme Measures” also features another top-ranked fighter in the northeast as Saul Almeida (11-1), the No. 1-ranked featherweight from Framingham, Mass., will battle Pawtucket, R.I., veteran Jeff Anderson (10-5, 2 KOs). Pawtucket’s Pete Jeffrey (4-4, 2 KOs) will fight for the first time in 15 months when he faces Lionel Young (6-9, 1 KO) of Boston in a lightweight bout.
Two fighters will make their professional debuts, including Brennan Ward of New London, Conn., facing Lowell Zangri (1-0) of Manchester, N.H.; and Joe Pingitore of Johnston, R.I., facing featherweight Pedro da Silva (1-3, 1 KO) of Lowell, Mass. Undefeated lightweight Andres Jeudi (3-0, 1 KO) of Dorchester, Mass., will face Tim O’Connell (4-3) of Wakefield, R.I.; Sean Soriano (4-0), a featherweight out of Providence, will put his unbeaten record on the line against Lee Metcalf (5-5, 2 KOs) of Rockland, Mass.; welterweight Shawn Summey (2-0, 2 KOs) of Dedham, Mass., will battle Kevin Horowitz (3-4) of Queens, N.Y.; and Andre Soukhamthath (0-1), a bantamweight from Woonsocket, R.I., will aim for his first professional win against Gilvan Santos (0-2) of Framingham.
Tickets for “Extreme Measures” are $35.00, $55.00, $100.00 and $125.00 and can be purchased by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254, online at www.cesmma.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or through any TicketMaster location. Doors open 6 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 7.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Extreme Measures.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must enter through the West entrance.)
Team Sergio Hires Crudele as Camp Coordinator
Fitness guru and reality television star Marcelo Crudele has been named new camp coordinator for WBC Diamond Middleweight Champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez.
Caracas, Venezuela-born Crudele, 40, is a cast member of the Univision reality show “Dale con Ganas”, a licensed USA Boxing coach and Founder and Executive Trainer of Train Me Right Boxing & Fitness in Venice, California.
Martinez is currently in training for a March 17 title defense against England’s Matthew Macklin at Madison Square Garden in New York.
“I welcome a professional like Marcelo, who will bring his expertise both as a camp coordinator and a top-notch fitness expert,” said Martinez’s advisor, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “Not only is he one of the top people in his field, but he is also a former boxer, so he knows exactly what is needed.”
Hitz Boxing’s ‘Fight Night at the Horseshoe’ Series Continues February 18
The next installment of Hitz Boxing’s wildly popular “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” series will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, featuring heavyweight contender “Merciless” Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KOs) of Oak Lawn, Illinois; NABA-US Champion Yakubu “Black Mamba” Amidu (20-2-1, 18 KOs) of Los Angeles via Ghana; Vladikavkaz, Russia’s undefeated welterweight prospect Alanbek Kozaev (19-0, 6 KOs); the unveiling of newly signed Cleveland-based junior welterweight prospect Prenice “Greatness” Brewer (16-1-1, 6 KOs); and a host of local favorites and warriors who have earned their spots through previous strong performances.
While the main and co-main and many of the opponents are yet to be determined, also scheduled to appear are unbeaten heavyweight slugger Dave Latoria (9-0, 5 KOs); popular local super middleweight Mike “Hollywood” Jimenez (5-0, 3 KOs) who will face Bruce “The Rage” Rumbolz (22-23-2, 15 KOs) of Sterling, Illinois; Lafayette, Louisiana, lightweight Chris Singleton (3-0, 2 KOs); the second four-round professional bout of Chesterton, Indiana, heavyweight Philip Triantafillo (1-0, 1 KO); Chicago junior welterweight Genaro Mendez (3-1-1, 2 KOs) will face Omaha’s debuting Eric Corrona; and the debut of Omaha, Nebraska-based former amateur heavyweight star (and newest member of the Hitz Boxing stable) Brian Houston in a surprisingly stern first test for his first time out against Chicago’s Felix Abner (3-2, 2 KOs).
“I’ve been doing shows here for quite some time,” said promoter Bobby Hitz, “and I am honored to continue providing the boxing to this beautiful casino. To maintain quality standards at our shows, what we’re going to do from now on is feature only fighters who want to fight. We’re not going to focus on getting wins for local kids like some other promotions do. In fact, I don’t care if you’re from the same gym as another guy. If you fight at the Horseshoe, you have to be willing to be in tough, maybe even against another local kid. Let’s call it a tournament of sorts to see who the best fighters in the area really are by fighting one another.”
The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don’t have to get on a plane to enjoy.
The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities — and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago.
Tickets for “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” are on sale now, starting at a fan appreciation price of $10, and are available atthe “Venue” box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets, as well as at www.fanfueled.com.
ESPN News- Mayweather to talk at licensing hearing Feb. 1 January 26, 2012Before he will be issued a license for the year, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered to appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a hearing at its Feb. 1 meeting in Las Vegas. […]Dan Rafael
- Arreola returns Feb. 18 vs. Molina in undercard January 26, 2012Heavyweight contender Cristobal Arreola will meet Eric Molina on Feb. 18 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, in one of the featured bouts on the Paul Williams-Nobuhiro Ishida undercard. […]Dan Rafael
- Hopkins, Dawson agree to April 28 rematch January 25, 2012Light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and former titlist Chad Dawson, who fought to a controversial second-round no decision last fall, will meet again on April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., both camps told ESPN.com on Wednesday. […]Dan Rafael
- Hopkins, Dawson agree to April 28 rematch January 25, 2012Light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and former titlist Chad Dawson, who fought to a controversial second-round no decision last fall, will meet again on April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., both camps told ESPN.com on Wednesday. […]Dan Rafael
- Cotto denies deal made for Pacquiao rematch January 21, 2012Junior middleweight titlist Miguel Cotto has been one of the prominent potential opponents for Manny Pacquiao in the likely event that a deal between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not made. […]Dan Rafael
- Cotto denies deal made for Pacquiao rematch January 21, 2012Junior middleweight titlist Miguel Cotto has been one of the prominent potential opponents for Manny Pacquiao in the likely event that a deal between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not made. […]Dan Rafael
- Jennings earns unanimous decision over Byarm January 21, 2012Bryant Jennings used a fine mix of looping head shots and effective counters to win a 10-round unanimous decision against Maurice Byarm in a heavyweight bout on Saturday night. […]Associated Press
- Rigondeaux stops Ramos in 6th to take belt January 21, 2012Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo Rigondeaux stopped Rico Ramos at 1:29 of the sixth round to take the WBA super bantamweight title Friday night at The Palms in just his ninth professional fight, a record for fewest bouts en route to a major world title […]Associated Press
- Middleweight Lee drops off March 17 MSG card January 20, 2012Middleweight contender Andy Lee, whose management has been squabbling with promoter Lou DiBella over potential opponents, dropped off the HBO undercard of the March 17 fight card at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York on Friday. […]Dan Rafael
- Mayweather Jr. places phone call to Pacquiao January 20, 2012Floyd Mayweather Jr., who for the past two weeks has been relentlessly calling for fellow welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to fight him, raised the chase to a new level on Wednesday -- he called Pacquiao on the telephone. […]Dan Rafael
- Mayweather to talk at licensing hearing Feb. 1 January 26, 2012
