No Holds Barred: Dr. Margaret Goodman on Doping, Fighter Health and Safety, and What Must Be Done
http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-04-13T09_56_52-07_00
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Dr. Margaret Goodman, a neurologist and former chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Dr. Goodman is now also the medical correspondent for No Holds Barred, and we are very proud to be associated with her.
This lengthy interview, conducted March 12, first was posted on SecondsOut Radio (http://www.secondsout.com/radio/) in two parts. Here we have it in its entirety.
The topics include why certain substances such as steroids and marijuana are dangerous to the health of fighters and are thus banned in the combat sports. We also discuss many other issues related to the health and safety of fighters, especially what can be done to improve the health and safety measures in the combat sports, and what role a national boxing commission in the U.S. should play.
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Make sure to check out my regular weekly boxing show SecondsOut Radio, at http://www.secondsout.com/radio/. On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, we discuss the fourth-round knockout victory by heavyweight Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) over the veteran former title challenger, Jameel McCline (39-10-3, 23 KOs), Saturday, April 11, in Las Vegas, Nevada. We examine Arreola's career, the potential for him to get a title shot against WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, how he might fare, how he has strong support from the boxing establishment, but also how he may be blowing the opportunity of a lifetime by not training properly and continuing to come into the ring carrying too much weight. In addition, we critique some of the historical analysis in the HBO documentary on the Ali-Frazier 3 "Thrilla in Manila" fight. It is free to listen to or download SecondsOut Radio, but you must register to gain access to it. Just click here, http://www.secondsout.com/radio/, and listen, learn, and enjoy.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
IBF junior welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi will face Chris Fernandez on April 25 on the under card Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor
IBF junior welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi will face Chris Fernandez on April 25 on the under card of the WBC super middleweight title bout between champion Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor at the Foxwood Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The “Magic Man” (25-2 5KO’s) from Brooklyn, New York has been defeated twice, in June 2006 he lost a unanimous decision to Miguel Cotto and his most recent loss to Ricky Hatton last November.
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STAR BOXING AND RUSSO'S ON THE BAY: VIP BOXING ON APRIL 28TH
On April 28th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present an exciting night of boxing at the elegant Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. The show will be the first installment of Star Boxing's new series, "VIP Boxing."
Headlining the show will be Queen's own heavyweight fan favorite Vinny Maddalone (31-5, 22KO). Maddalone, with his all-action style, has been exciting crowds since he first turned pro in 1999. Maddalone carries dynamite in both his hands and is always looking to exchange heavy blows in close quarters, which is sure to make for an extremely exciting main event.
The co-feature bout of the evening features former WBO/NABO lightweight champion, Jorge "The Truth" Teron (22-1-1, 15KO), of the Bronx, NY. Teron has lightning quick hands and devastating power. Nine of his last eleven wins have come by way of knockout and at six feet tall he certainly looks like he is going to be a true force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division in the years to come.
The show will kick off at 7PM sharp with an hour long cocktail reception. Immediately following the reception a four course elegant dinner will start being served, at which time the first bout will go on. There will be cocktail service throughout, with an open bar running for the remainder of the evenings fights.
"We are very excited about our new series, VIP Boxing," stated Star Boxing President and CEO Joe DeGuardia. "I truly feel Russo's On The Bay is one of the premier banquet halls in the entire nation and we couldn't be more excited about teaming up with them to put together this show. Vinny and Jorge are two very exciting fighters that you know are always going to put on an exciting show, so we are really looking forward to this event on the 28th."
Russos
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity of hosting Star Boxing's first installment of VIP Boxing at Russo's On The Bay. It's great to have one of the premier promoters in the industry, Star Boxing, staging this high-end event at Russo's on April 28th. We really feel it's going to be a fantastic night all around," stated Frank Russo III.
About Russo's On The Bay:
Opened in the fall of 1987 by Frank Russo Jr., Russo's On The Bay has always strived for excellence. As a recipient of the New York City's prestigious "Golden Apple Award" Russo's serves the finest quality of foods for all type affairs. Russo's also was awarded 2008 Best of Weddings by "the knot" Bride. With two kitchens and in-house bakery, you are guaranteed the freshest foods along with superb quality.
About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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Headlining the show will be Queen's own heavyweight fan favorite Vinny Maddalone (31-5, 22KO). Maddalone, with his all-action style, has been exciting crowds since he first turned pro in 1999. Maddalone carries dynamite in both his hands and is always looking to exchange heavy blows in close quarters, which is sure to make for an extremely exciting main event.
The co-feature bout of the evening features former WBO/NABO lightweight champion, Jorge "The Truth" Teron (22-1-1, 15KO), of the Bronx, NY. Teron has lightning quick hands and devastating power. Nine of his last eleven wins have come by way of knockout and at six feet tall he certainly looks like he is going to be a true force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division in the years to come.
The show will kick off at 7PM sharp with an hour long cocktail reception. Immediately following the reception a four course elegant dinner will start being served, at which time the first bout will go on. There will be cocktail service throughout, with an open bar running for the remainder of the evenings fights.
"We are very excited about our new series, VIP Boxing," stated Star Boxing President and CEO Joe DeGuardia. "I truly feel Russo's On The Bay is one of the premier banquet halls in the entire nation and we couldn't be more excited about teaming up with them to put together this show. Vinny and Jorge are two very exciting fighters that you know are always going to put on an exciting show, so we are really looking forward to this event on the 28th."
Russos
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity of hosting Star Boxing's first installment of VIP Boxing at Russo's On The Bay. It's great to have one of the premier promoters in the industry, Star Boxing, staging this high-end event at Russo's on April 28th. We really feel it's going to be a fantastic night all around," stated Frank Russo III.
About Russo's On The Bay:
Opened in the fall of 1987 by Frank Russo Jr., Russo's On The Bay has always strived for excellence. As a recipient of the New York City's prestigious "Golden Apple Award" Russo's serves the finest quality of foods for all type affairs. Russo's also was awarded 2008 Best of Weddings by "the knot" Bride. With two kitchens and in-house bakery, you are guaranteed the freshest foods along with superb quality.
About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
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Former Champ , Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, Returns To The Fray In May
Former Champ, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, Returns To The Fray In May
Hackney, London based Jamaican Cruiserweight, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, (27
(18 KOs) wins - 9 (4 KOs) losses) , returns to the ring, on the 19th May
2009 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, after a three year
sabbatical from the sport.
The former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight
Champion is in training, under the watchful eyes of eminent coach, John
Rooney Jnr. at Gleason’s Gym near Tower Bridge, in preparation for the
upcoming Cruiserweight knockout tournament which is part of the highly
acclaimed Prizefighter series.
After a grueling training session Scott spoke of his return and his future
Championship aspirations “I’ve been training hard for the Prizefighter
series. It’s an exciting format. Barry (Hearn) has made it a huge success.
It’s good for the fighters and the fans. I want to win it then go for the
British title again.”
Beaming at the thought Scott went on to say “Yeah, I want the British
title. Rob Martin (the current British champion) didn’t want to fight me
when I was champion so it would be great to get a match with him after I
win the Prizefighter. I’ll make this a great victory and have a lot more
coming. Maybe this could be the greatest comeback in British boxing
history. ”
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott will be in action at the York Hall in Bethnal
Green, London on 19th May 2009 in the highly acclaimed Prizefighter
knockout tournament promoted by Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sports
organisation and aired on Sky Sports.
PHOTO CREDIT Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
As an amateur Scott had an impressive record of 57 fights, suffering only
four losses. ‘Lionheart’ won a silver medal in Caribbean competition and
became the Jamaican Light Heavyweight Champion. During this time Scott
represented Jamaica three times and was bestowed with the honour of being
named the captain of his national team.
At just 20 years old Scott, a product of the now defunct Dragon gym in
Montego Bay, left the balmy climes of his Caribbean home for the much
cooler temperatures of London, England in his quest to become a World
Champion.
Scott, who turned pro in 1991, gained his first professional championship,
the BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight Title, on the 21st April 1998 when
he stopped Dominic Nequs in the ninth round.
Five months later ‘Lionheart’ beat Darren Corbett to add the vacant BBBofC
British and the Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight belts to his
collection.
On 15th May 1999, Scott traveled to Sheffield to challenge WBO
Cruiserweight Champion, Johnny ‘The Entertainer’ Nelson, for his title.
After twelve hard fought rounds the judges unanimously that ‘The
Entertainer’ had retained his belt.
Just two months later, on the 17th July 1999, ‘Lionheart’ flew to
Dusseldorf, Germany to battle with the WBC champion, Juan Carlos ‘Black
Panther’ Gomez from Cuba. Just 15 seconds from the end of the sixth round
his dream again ended when the referee, Daniel Van de Wiele, stopped the
fight following a barrage of punches that had Bruce reeling.
Scott regained the BBBofC British cruiserweight title with a stunning
sixth round knockout of John Keaton at the Sheffield Arena on the 16th
December 2000. He then went on to secure the coveted Commonwealth (British
Empire) crown again after Garry Delaney quit at the end of the third round
at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on the 10th March 2001.
With both the British and Commonwealth titles firmly in his grip once
again Scott focused on securing another shot at a World title. His first
step in this quest was to secure the vacant WBU International title by
convincingly beating René Janvier at the Wembley Conference Centre on the
28th July 2001.
This magnificent victory earned Scott the right to face Welshman Enzo ‘Big
Mac’ Maccarinelli for the vacant WBU title at the Cardiff International
Arena, Cardiff, Wales, on the 28th June 2003. Things started well for
‘Lionheart’ as he sent ‘Big Mac’ to the canvas in the first round. The
Welshman got his revenge though by sending Scott to the deck three rounds
later with a barrage of punches. Scott’s World Championship dreams were
ended just 11 seconds from the end of the fourth round when veteran
referee Mickey Vann stepped in to stop the fight.
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott retired in March 2006 after losing to Zimbabwean
Hastings Rasani in Newport, Gwent. Scott had only taken the fight to help
prepare for his upcoming challenge for the IBO Cruiserweight World Title
against Carl ‘The Cat’ Thompson.
The Prizefighter series is a knock out boxing tournament created by boxing
promoter Barry Hearn and aired on Sky Sports. The format has an initial 8
fighters compete in four quarter-finals with the chance of fighting their
way into a final fight for a chance to win a main prize of £25000. All
contests take place on the same evening and consist of 3 x 3 minute
rounds.
The Cruiserweight Prizefighter Tournament will be the seventh in the
series following on from the successes of:
Prizefighter 1: The Heavyweights, which took place at The York Hall in
April 2008 and was won by Martin Rogan.
Prizefighter 2: The Heavyweights 2, which was held at Telewest Arena in
Newcastle in September 2008 and was won by Norwich Heavyweight Sam Sexton.
Prizefighter 3: The Welterweights, took place at the York Hall in October
2008, amongst those taking part in this tournament were were former
European champion Ted Bami; English champions Nigel Wright and Ross
Minter; Former ABA champion Michael Lomax and Former IBO light
middleweight champion Steve Conway. At the end of the night it was the
former Amateur champ, Michael Lomax, that reigned supreme.
Prizefighter 4: The Middleweights, one month later in November 2008, again
at the York Hall in Bethnal Green and featured as part of the Sky Box
Office show featuring the Ricky Hatton fight with Paulie Malignaggi as the
main event, tournament favourite Martin Murray claimed the £25,000 prize.
Prizefighter 5: The Light Heavyweights, took place on the 20th February
2009 and former British champion Tony Oakley took the spoils of victory in
the final over Darren Stubbs.
Prizefighter 6: The Lightweights, took place at the Kelvin Hall in
Scotland on the 24th March 2009. Local boy Ryan Brawley emerged the winner
with victories over Ben Murphy, Paul Holborn and in the final Stephen
Burke.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 all rights reserved
Hackney, London based Jamaican Cruiserweight, Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, (27
(18 KOs) wins - 9 (4 KOs) losses) , returns to the ring, on the 19th May
2009 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, after a three year
sabbatical from the sport.
The former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight
Champion is in training, under the watchful eyes of eminent coach, John
Rooney Jnr. at Gleason’s Gym near Tower Bridge, in preparation for the
upcoming Cruiserweight knockout tournament which is part of the highly
acclaimed Prizefighter series.
After a grueling training session Scott spoke of his return and his future
Championship aspirations “I’ve been training hard for the Prizefighter
series. It’s an exciting format. Barry (Hearn) has made it a huge success.
It’s good for the fighters and the fans. I want to win it then go for the
British title again.”
Beaming at the thought Scott went on to say “Yeah, I want the British
title. Rob Martin (the current British champion) didn’t want to fight me
when I was champion so it would be great to get a match with him after I
win the Prizefighter. I’ll make this a great victory and have a lot more
coming. Maybe this could be the greatest comeback in British boxing
history. ”
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott will be in action at the York Hall in Bethnal
Green, London on 19th May 2009 in the highly acclaimed Prizefighter
knockout tournament promoted by Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sports
organisation and aired on Sky Sports.
PHOTO CREDIT Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
As an amateur Scott had an impressive record of 57 fights, suffering only
four losses. ‘Lionheart’ won a silver medal in Caribbean competition and
became the Jamaican Light Heavyweight Champion. During this time Scott
represented Jamaica three times and was bestowed with the honour of being
named the captain of his national team.
At just 20 years old Scott, a product of the now defunct Dragon gym in
Montego Bay, left the balmy climes of his Caribbean home for the much
cooler temperatures of London, England in his quest to become a World
Champion.
Scott, who turned pro in 1991, gained his first professional championship,
the BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight Title, on the 21st April 1998 when
he stopped Dominic Nequs in the ninth round.
Five months later ‘Lionheart’ beat Darren Corbett to add the vacant BBBofC
British and the Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight belts to his
collection.
On 15th May 1999, Scott traveled to Sheffield to challenge WBO
Cruiserweight Champion, Johnny ‘The Entertainer’ Nelson, for his title.
After twelve hard fought rounds the judges unanimously that ‘The
Entertainer’ had retained his belt.
Just two months later, on the 17th July 1999, ‘Lionheart’ flew to
Dusseldorf, Germany to battle with the WBC champion, Juan Carlos ‘Black
Panther’ Gomez from Cuba. Just 15 seconds from the end of the sixth round
his dream again ended when the referee, Daniel Van de Wiele, stopped the
fight following a barrage of punches that had Bruce reeling.
Scott regained the BBBofC British cruiserweight title with a stunning
sixth round knockout of John Keaton at the Sheffield Arena on the 16th
December 2000. He then went on to secure the coveted Commonwealth (British
Empire) crown again after Garry Delaney quit at the end of the third round
at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on the 10th March 2001.
With both the British and Commonwealth titles firmly in his grip once
again Scott focused on securing another shot at a World title. His first
step in this quest was to secure the vacant WBU International title by
convincingly beating René Janvier at the Wembley Conference Centre on the
28th July 2001.
This magnificent victory earned Scott the right to face Welshman Enzo ‘Big
Mac’ Maccarinelli for the vacant WBU title at the Cardiff International
Arena, Cardiff, Wales, on the 28th June 2003. Things started well for
‘Lionheart’ as he sent ‘Big Mac’ to the canvas in the first round. The
Welshman got his revenge though by sending Scott to the deck three rounds
later with a barrage of punches. Scott’s World Championship dreams were
ended just 11 seconds from the end of the fourth round when veteran
referee Mickey Vann stepped in to stop the fight.
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott retired in March 2006 after losing to Zimbabwean
Hastings Rasani in Newport, Gwent. Scott had only taken the fight to help
prepare for his upcoming challenge for the IBO Cruiserweight World Title
against Carl ‘The Cat’ Thompson.
The Prizefighter series is a knock out boxing tournament created by boxing
promoter Barry Hearn and aired on Sky Sports. The format has an initial 8
fighters compete in four quarter-finals with the chance of fighting their
way into a final fight for a chance to win a main prize of £25000. All
contests take place on the same evening and consist of 3 x 3 minute
rounds.
The Cruiserweight Prizefighter Tournament will be the seventh in the
series following on from the successes of:
Prizefighter 1: The Heavyweights, which took place at The York Hall in
April 2008 and was won by Martin Rogan.
Prizefighter 2: The Heavyweights 2, which was held at Telewest Arena in
Newcastle in September 2008 and was won by Norwich Heavyweight Sam Sexton.
Prizefighter 3: The Welterweights, took place at the York Hall in October
2008, amongst those taking part in this tournament were were former
European champion Ted Bami; English champions Nigel Wright and Ross
Minter; Former ABA champion Michael Lomax and Former IBO light
middleweight champion Steve Conway. At the end of the night it was the
former Amateur champ, Michael Lomax, that reigned supreme.
Prizefighter 4: The Middleweights, one month later in November 2008, again
at the York Hall in Bethnal Green and featured as part of the Sky Box
Office show featuring the Ricky Hatton fight with Paulie Malignaggi as the
main event, tournament favourite Martin Murray claimed the £25,000 prize.
Prizefighter 5: The Light Heavyweights, took place on the 20th February
2009 and former British champion Tony Oakley took the spoils of victory in
the final over Darren Stubbs.
Prizefighter 6: The Lightweights, took place at the Kelvin Hall in
Scotland on the 24th March 2009. Local boy Ryan Brawley emerged the winner
with victories over Ben Murphy, Paul Holborn and in the final Stephen
Burke.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 all rights reserved
SecondsOut Radio: Can Chris Arreola Become Heavyweight Champion of the World?
SecondsOut Radio: Can Chris Arreola Become Heavyweight Champion of the
World?
On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, host Eddie Goldman
discusses the fourth-round knockout victory by heavyweight Chris
Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) over the veteran former title challenger,
Jameel McCline (39-10-3, 23 KOs), Saturday, April 11, in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
We examine Arreola's career, the potential for him to get a title shot
against WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, how he might fare, how he has
strong support from the boxing establishment, but also how he may be
blowing the opportunity of a lifetime by not training properly and
continuing to come into the ring carrying too much weight.
In addition, we critique some of the historical analysis in the HBO
documentary on the Ali-Frazier 3 "Thrilla in Manila" fight.
It is free to listen to or download SecondsOut Radio, but you must
register to gain access to it. Just click here, http://www.secondsout.com/radio/,
and listen, learn, and enjoy.
Thanks, Eddie Goldman
http://eddiegoldman.com
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 all rights reserved
World?
On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, host Eddie Goldman
discusses the fourth-round knockout victory by heavyweight Chris
Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) over the veteran former title challenger,
Jameel McCline (39-10-3, 23 KOs), Saturday, April 11, in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
We examine Arreola's career, the potential for him to get a title shot
against WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, how he might fare, how he has
strong support from the boxing establishment, but also how he may be
blowing the opportunity of a lifetime by not training properly and
continuing to come into the ring carrying too much weight.
In addition, we critique some of the historical analysis in the HBO
documentary on the Ali-Frazier 3 "Thrilla in Manila" fight.
It is free to listen to or download SecondsOut Radio, but you must
register to gain access to it. Just click here, http://www.secondsout.com/radio/,
and listen, learn, and enjoy.
Thanks, Eddie Goldman
http://eddiegoldman.com
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 all rights reserved
Lauzon recovery report; UFC lightweight prospect Joe Lauzon successfully rehabbing after ACL surgery
E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass.– More than five weeks after knee surgery, UFC lightweight prospect Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon (18-4, 5 KOs, 13 submissions is rehabilitating his leg, and recovery is ahead of schedule.
Lauzon had ACL surgery and his meniscus repaired on his right knee March 6. “Everything went as scheduled,” he reported. “My meniscus was repaired and the ACL cadaver grafting was successful. My doctor was very happy and optimistic that my knee will be strong. Right now, I’m walking around like a normal person; no training but I’m doing some light jogging, leg presses and squats. I’m going to lose muscle in the leg. Range of motion is the key right now. I can completely straighten my leg. I can bend it 135 degrees and 150 is normal.”
“J-Lau” goes for a follow-up exam next Thursday, which will change his rehabilitation process, but he can’t fight until the grafting is fully healed, which probably won’t be until the spring of 2010. The 24-year-old Lauzon is not about to rush his recovery, despite his competitive drive, and desire to be fighting again.
“All that was protecting my knee was muscle and now that’s gone,” he noted. “It‘s going to take time to build-up. I’ll probably be back on the mat in six months, but just doing light stuff, no live action. ACL surgery rehab is notorious for having people rush back too soon, resulting in more ACL surgery, and I’m not risking that.”
Lauzon, star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, feels great and has been completely overwhelmed by the responses he’s received from his fans. “It’s been awesome,” Joe described all of the well wishers. “A bunch of people have emailed me and some have had ACL surgery, too. We correspond, week to week, and I’ve received a lot of good advice and pointers about a lot of things like different ways to ice my knee or stretch out. One kid had ACL surgery the same day as me and we compare notes all the time. I’m coming back better than ever.”
For more information about Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon, or to send him get well wishes, go online and visit www.joelauzon.com.
See you at the Fights.
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©®™2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios, Khris Kirkpatrick Morrisey for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
Lauzon had ACL surgery and his meniscus repaired on his right knee March 6. “Everything went as scheduled,” he reported. “My meniscus was repaired and the ACL cadaver grafting was successful. My doctor was very happy and optimistic that my knee will be strong. Right now, I’m walking around like a normal person; no training but I’m doing some light jogging, leg presses and squats. I’m going to lose muscle in the leg. Range of motion is the key right now. I can completely straighten my leg. I can bend it 135 degrees and 150 is normal.”
“J-Lau” goes for a follow-up exam next Thursday, which will change his rehabilitation process, but he can’t fight until the grafting is fully healed, which probably won’t be until the spring of 2010. The 24-year-old Lauzon is not about to rush his recovery, despite his competitive drive, and desire to be fighting again.
“All that was protecting my knee was muscle and now that’s gone,” he noted. “It‘s going to take time to build-up. I’ll probably be back on the mat in six months, but just doing light stuff, no live action. ACL surgery rehab is notorious for having people rush back too soon, resulting in more ACL surgery, and I’m not risking that.”
Lauzon, star of The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, feels great and has been completely overwhelmed by the responses he’s received from his fans. “It’s been awesome,” Joe described all of the well wishers. “A bunch of people have emailed me and some have had ACL surgery, too. We correspond, week to week, and I’ve received a lot of good advice and pointers about a lot of things like different ways to ice my knee or stretch out. One kid had ACL surgery the same day as me and we compare notes all the time. I’m coming back better than ever.”
For more information about Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon, or to send him get well wishes, go online and visit www.joelauzon.com.
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Intense body work for prospect Danny O’Connor
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.– Promising prospect Danny O’Connor recently spent 10 days working out at the famed Athletes’ Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.
Athletes’ Performance, where Boston Red Sox stars Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury trained during the off-season, is home base for numerous athletes in several sports. O’Connor arrived there right after a slew of college football players, including potential top pick Matthew Stafford (U. of Georgia quarterback), preparing for the NFL combine had departed, which afforded Danny extra time and special attention.
“One of my best friends went to school for sports medicine and he has a good job there (Athletes’ Performance),” Danny said. “He talked to the people who run the facility and I did 10 days of legitimate training there. I was very impressed. I got educated about my body, nutrition, recovery work, and not getting injured. It was like going to school to learn how to be an athlete. It was way better than going to the gym and punching the heavy bag. I had a little time off after my last fight. I could have taken a vacation, or taken a vacation in Arizona and training at Athletes’ Performance. I learned a lot of new stuff. I was like a sponge; taking in as much knowledge as possible to make me a better athlete.”
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (5-0, 2 KOs) is coming off his first-round TKO of Charles Wade before 300 of his passionate fans 3 ½ weeks ago in Boston. “The place was jam-packed,” Danny noted. “They kept me until the last fight. I didn’t watch any of the other fights so I could concentrate on mine, but when I went out there everybody – family, friends and fans – were standing and it was so loud. I was really taken back to think they were all there to see me. It was a good feeling.”
The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz, of the Dominican Republic, last May in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, is gradually dropping down from light welterweight (140) to lightweight (135). His connections at Athletes’ Performance set him up with a strength and conditioning coach, Eric Cressey, in Hudson (MA).
“Eric is a well known strength coach who worked a lot with (former Red Sox star) Curt Schilling,” O’Connor added. “He has me doing a lot of ply-metrics, similar to workouts we did with the Olympic Team – interval and explosive training. I feel good about my fights. I’m getting stronger and better each fight. I’m not the type to ever get out of shape, but I’m on a mission to be world champion and everyday, I wake up thinking of what I can do to make that happen. Mornings, I work with Eric, and nights I’m at the gym in Providence training with my coach, David Keefe.
“I’m coming down in weight, little by little, to 135. The morning of my last fight I weighed 137+ but when I learned my opponent wasn’t coming in close to 140, I ate more and weighed in at 141. With proper nutrition, I want to be a strong 135, not weak making it. I’m on a great diet plan and when I’m comfortable at 135, I’m going to be a monster.”
Danny’s head trainer and co-manager, David Keefe, believes the move to make his prize pupil a lightweight is a major step in the right direction. “Our goal is to drop weight gradually until he hits 135 in about six months,” Keefe explained. “Eventually, Danny will be the champion of the world in the division that suits him best - lightweight. He’s going to be a big lightweight. I’ve always told Danny that he had the weight to lose. Hooking-up with Eric Cressey will help him drop weight and make him stronger at the same time, something Rob Valle (O’Connor’s other co-manager) and I are excited about.”
O’Connor, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined April 25 on Showtime’s Carl Froch-Jermain Taylor card at MGM Grand Foxwoods. “That’s another big card where I can showcase my talents to a lot of different people,” Danny concluded. “It’s a great fight card and Foxwoods is close to home, so I know a lot of my fans will be there (Ledyard, Connecticut).”
For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.
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Athletes’ Performance, where Boston Red Sox stars Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury trained during the off-season, is home base for numerous athletes in several sports. O’Connor arrived there right after a slew of college football players, including potential top pick Matthew Stafford (U. of Georgia quarterback), preparing for the NFL combine had departed, which afforded Danny extra time and special attention.
“One of my best friends went to school for sports medicine and he has a good job there (Athletes’ Performance),” Danny said. “He talked to the people who run the facility and I did 10 days of legitimate training there. I was very impressed. I got educated about my body, nutrition, recovery work, and not getting injured. It was like going to school to learn how to be an athlete. It was way better than going to the gym and punching the heavy bag. I had a little time off after my last fight. I could have taken a vacation, or taken a vacation in Arizona and training at Athletes’ Performance. I learned a lot of new stuff. I was like a sponge; taking in as much knowledge as possible to make me a better athlete.”
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (5-0, 2 KOs) is coming off his first-round TKO of Charles Wade before 300 of his passionate fans 3 ½ weeks ago in Boston. “The place was jam-packed,” Danny noted. “They kept me until the last fight. I didn’t watch any of the other fights so I could concentrate on mine, but when I went out there everybody – family, friends and fans – were standing and it was so loud. I was really taken back to think they were all there to see me. It was a good feeling.”
The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz, of the Dominican Republic, last May in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, is gradually dropping down from light welterweight (140) to lightweight (135). His connections at Athletes’ Performance set him up with a strength and conditioning coach, Eric Cressey, in Hudson (MA).
“Eric is a well known strength coach who worked a lot with (former Red Sox star) Curt Schilling,” O’Connor added. “He has me doing a lot of ply-metrics, similar to workouts we did with the Olympic Team – interval and explosive training. I feel good about my fights. I’m getting stronger and better each fight. I’m not the type to ever get out of shape, but I’m on a mission to be world champion and everyday, I wake up thinking of what I can do to make that happen. Mornings, I work with Eric, and nights I’m at the gym in Providence training with my coach, David Keefe.
“I’m coming down in weight, little by little, to 135. The morning of my last fight I weighed 137+ but when I learned my opponent wasn’t coming in close to 140, I ate more and weighed in at 141. With proper nutrition, I want to be a strong 135, not weak making it. I’m on a great diet plan and when I’m comfortable at 135, I’m going to be a monster.”
Danny’s head trainer and co-manager, David Keefe, believes the move to make his prize pupil a lightweight is a major step in the right direction. “Our goal is to drop weight gradually until he hits 135 in about six months,” Keefe explained. “Eventually, Danny will be the champion of the world in the division that suits him best - lightweight. He’s going to be a big lightweight. I’ve always told Danny that he had the weight to lose. Hooking-up with Eric Cressey will help him drop weight and make him stronger at the same time, something Rob Valle (O’Connor’s other co-manager) and I are excited about.”
O’Connor, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined April 25 on Showtime’s Carl Froch-Jermain Taylor card at MGM Grand Foxwoods. “That’s another big card where I can showcase my talents to a lot of different people,” Danny concluded. “It’s a great fight card and Foxwoods is close to home, so I know a lot of my fans will be there (Ledyard, Connecticut).”
For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.
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FIGHTIN’ WORDS FROM THE 4/24 MAIN EVENT BOXING SERIES UNDERCARD
“I don't care who I fight. I just want to fight and fight top men and regain my world championship. I want to prove to everyone that I'm still as good as I was when I won the junior middleweight belt in 2004.” -Kassim Ouma
“Me and trainer Billy Briscoe talked about this fight for weeks before we signed the papers. Billy and I feel I have all the tools to win the right and I'm dedicating myself one hundred percent to winning.” - Gabriel Rosado
"We know each other very well from our amateur days. Our aggressive styles should make for a brutal fight. In addition, this bout will have a significant effect on both of our pro careers." -Jimmy Lubash
“I plan to crush Lubash !!!!!” -Przemyslaw (Patrick) Majewski
On YouTube: “He’s (Cintron) not on my level, he’s nowhere in the same league as me. This fight, I guarantee in 3 rounds it’ll be over. He’ll have to crawl before he can walk. I think they made a big mistake by choosing to take this fight. On his resume he’s never fought an undefeated fighter that was hungry.”- Henry Lundy
“I thought about what Lundy said on YouTube about me. A lot was untrue. As an amateur fighter I wasn't serious about boxing. I had a full ride to play football in college and that’s what I was concentrating on, not boxing. I don't even know the guy. All I know is that he has a good record, fought okay guys. With his strong feelings towards the sport of boxing and my new found passion for boxing neither of us are going to let up in the ring. This is going to be a great fight for the people to watch.” – Jason Cintron
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©®™2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios, Khris Kirkpatrick Morrisey for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
“Me and trainer Billy Briscoe talked about this fight for weeks before we signed the papers. Billy and I feel I have all the tools to win the right and I'm dedicating myself one hundred percent to winning.” - Gabriel Rosado
"We know each other very well from our amateur days. Our aggressive styles should make for a brutal fight. In addition, this bout will have a significant effect on both of our pro careers." -Jimmy Lubash
“I plan to crush Lubash !!!!!” -Przemyslaw (Patrick) Majewski
On YouTube: “He’s (Cintron) not on my level, he’s nowhere in the same league as me. This fight, I guarantee in 3 rounds it’ll be over. He’ll have to crawl before he can walk. I think they made a big mistake by choosing to take this fight. On his resume he’s never fought an undefeated fighter that was hungry.”- Henry Lundy
“I thought about what Lundy said on YouTube about me. A lot was untrue. As an amateur fighter I wasn't serious about boxing. I had a full ride to play football in college and that’s what I was concentrating on, not boxing. I don't even know the guy. All I know is that he has a good record, fought okay guys. With his strong feelings towards the sport of boxing and my new found passion for boxing neither of us are going to let up in the ring. This is going to be a great fight for the people to watch.” – Jason Cintron
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience The Video Channel Online http://www.youtube.com/ELEmpress1
EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios, Khris Kirkpatrick Morrisey for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
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