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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth; Rick Reilly goes behind-the-scenes at Mike Tyson's new one-man show in Las Vegas

Rick Reilly goes behind-the-scenes at Mike Tyson's new one-man show in Las Vegas.

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Mike Tyson on Broadway extends for 6 performance; 12 Performances ONLY! July 31 - August 12s

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee announced last week that his Vegas act is heading to Broadway.Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH, directed by Lee, will now play Broadway's Longacre Theatre for 12 performances only, July 31-August 12.

In the show, Tyson "reveals untold stories, peeling back layers of tragedy and public turmoil while unfolding his tale of triumph and survival. In an up-close-and-personal setting featuring images, music and video, Tyson, in an intimate and theatrical setting, will share the stories of his life and experiences as a professional athlete and controversies in and out of the ring."

MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH is a rare, personal look inside the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Spike Lee, this riveting one-man show goes beyond the headlines, behind the scenes and between the lines to deliver a must-see theatrical knockout.

Mike Tyson laments the state of boxing

Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world talks to PTI about his new Broadway show, The Hangover and how he rates MMA as a sport. Mike Tyson joins Mike and Tony to discuss his one-man Broadway show, boxing vs. MMA, his role in "The Hangover," venereal diseases, and the famous movie actor he once spotted in his ex-wife's car.

Monday, June 25, 2012

“Psycho” vs. “The Beast” Headlines Bellator 72

Bellator Fighting Championships will once again head to the Sunshine State as the promotion will host Bellator 72 from The University of South Florida’s Sun Dome in Tampa on July 20 LIVE on MTV2 and in commercial-free HD on EPIX. The night will feature the Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Finals as the explosive Karl “Psycho” Amoussou takes on Bryan “The Beast” Baker, plus it’s the semifinals of the Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament and the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Waachiim Spirtwolf and Marius Zaromskis.
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Catch Rockhold vs. Kennedy for the STRIKEFORCE Middleweight Championship LIVE on SHOWTIME SATURDAY JULY 14th AT 10PM ET/PT

What’s an MMA promotion without a villain? Veteran fighter Frank Shamrock gives a crash course in evil to two of the sport’s nicest guys LUKE ROCKHOLD and TIM KENNEDY

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Sterling Ford to meet James Marohl at CageSport XX! Female pound for pound stars to meet in co-feature!

Welterweight star Sterling Ford will look to continue his recent streak of success when he challenges James Marohl Saturday, July 14 in the main event of “Cagesport XX” at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA.

Hailing from nearby Spokane, WA, Ford has an impressive record of 14-5 with 8 wins by stoppage. The Strikeforce veteran won seven of his last eight bouts, including an impressive unanimous decision victory over Brian McLaughlin at “Strikeforce 17” in July 2011.

Marohl’s rolled through his last four opponents, stopping three of them in two minutes or less. With a professional record of 6-1, the Longview, WA resident is a renowned submission specialist who promoter Brian Halquist gives a ton of credit to for his willingness to take tough fights.

“I tip my hat to Marohl” said the Washington-based MMA and boxing promoter. “Sterling’s fought at an extremely high level and is a top-tier talent. Most fighters want to take their time before moving up the ranks like this, but Marohl is confident that this is the perfect opportunity for him.”

The Ford-Marohl bout is scheduled for three rounds.

Female stars “Slick” Sally Krumdiak of Bellingham, WA and “Little” Patricia Vidonic, a Medford, OR native, battle for supremacy in the three round strawweight co-feature. Both Krumdiak, 9-5, and Vidonic, 5-3, fought at the sport’s highest level. The victor will likely receive a title shot in the near future.

“The co-feature is undoubtedly a main event type of fight,” stated Halquist. “I’m extremely excited for this match-up because Krumdiak and Vidonic are two of the world’s best.”

Tacoma’s very own Meisha Tate, a former world champion, Female Fighter of the Year and CageSport veteran, will be in attendance. Tate, 12-3, is available for a meet and greet, photo ops and autographs throughout the evening for all ticket holders.

THOMAS “CORNFLAKE” LAMANNA & PROTÉGÉ MOSES MOLINA TO SEE ACTION ON JULY 27TH AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY‏

On Friday night July 27^th at Resorts in Atlantic City, undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will return to the ring in a six round bout.

Also scheduled to appear on the ESPN-2 Televised card will be undefeated Lightweight Moses Molina.

In the main event, top Lightweight contender “Hammerin” Hank Lundy will take on Reymundo Beltran.

LaManna of Millville, New Jersey has a record of 8-0 with five knockouts and is coming off a six round unanimous decision over late replacement Shawn Rawley Wilson on April 27^th at Resorts.

Molina of Bridgeton, New Jersey is 1-0 with one knockout as he stopped Desi Williams in ninety-three seconds in his pro debut on January 28^th in the same Resorts ring.

What’s Ironic about the situation is the LaManna is the licensed manager of Molina.

“I am looking forward to this big night as it is exciting to be competing both inside and outside the ring on the same card”, said LaManna.

“I am totally focused on what I need to do to get my ninth victory inside the ring but also it will be a double satisfying that Moses can get a great victory and we can accomplish this on the same card in front of a large audience”

“With a win, I am looking to get back in September and fight for the IBF World Youth championship and I am happy with my progress and I would like to thank Jimmy Burchfield for providing me this unique opportunity.”

“I would like to also thank my promoter Vincent M. Ponte and Gulfstream Promotions for his continued support in my career”

The show is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing.

Gracie Worlds Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15, 2012

The Gracie Worlds will continue to set the standard for Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling tournaments when they make their San Jose debut in conjunction with California's premier fitness event,TheFitExpo™, Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15, 2012 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 West San Carlos, San Jose in Halls 1 & 2.

"We're honored to once again be working with Rose Gracie from the legendary Gracie family on hosting The Gracie Worlds," said TheFitExpoExecutive Director, Erin Ferries. "We're thrilled to have such an important event at our debut San Jose Expo. We love the synergy they create for competitors and attendees alike."

Rose Gracie made significant changes to the rules of both adult and child competitions at the Gracie US Nationals in January 2012 as her desire is to bring back the original Jiu-Jitsu that her grandfather, Grandmaster Helio Gracie, envisioned from the beginning. "These changes were much needed in the sport and they were received with praise by the Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling community worldwide," said Gracie. "I cant wait until San Jose, and I am excited that we will have some of my family members including my brother Ryron and my cousin Kron competing this year. "

"My events are setting the new standard of what competitions should be like," Rose Gracie continued. "I am persistent enough to know that I will change Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling forever. I feel like I owe it to these folks that get on the mat every day to celebrate such an amazing art."

Gracie will once again work with the TheFitExpo to create the ideal environment and venue for a top-notch competition. TheFitExpo is bringing industry leaders together for a weekend of Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, fitness challenges and much more.

Video: Mike Tyson tribute preview from Roots of Fight

Gary Shaw Responds To Tarver's Positive Drug Test‏

Promoter Gary Shaw is concerned about the damage done in the sport of boxing after the news Friday that Antonio Tarver tested positive for a banned substance in a pre-fight drug test conducted by the California State Athletic Commission before his fight with Lateef Kayode.

"It's very worrisome where our sport is heading these days with the recent array of fighters testing positive for banned substances," Shaw said. "With all these fights being canceled its killing the sport and I hope the networks are not going to lose interest. As promoters, we do our best to make sure everyone is abiding by the rules. I'm happy that the commissions are stepping up their stance on catching fighters cheating because the safety of the fighter should always come first.

"It's unfortunate that in Lateef Kayode's first major opportunity, he had to fight on what appears to be an unlevel playing field. I have a lot of respect for Antonio Tarver and would be very disappointed to find out that he knowingly took performance enhancing drugs. It is my hope that Tarver requests that the B sample will be tested and will show that Tarver was clean. However if the sample comes back dirty, then the commission should take appropriate action. It was a very close fight as it was ruled a split draw, but now that we have been informed by the California State Athletic Commission about the alleged drug use, I'll have to talk to Lateef and his management team to see what we'll do to resolve this matter.

"In addition, the horrible scoring by the judges, the excessive use of PED's, and the inability of promoters working together, is only going to kill this sport,'' Shaw continued. "Something needs to be done and major changes need to be made, and the time is now. The boxing business is getting worse by the day and we are losing fans by the minute. Boxing has been around longer than any other sport and we must keep the integrity of the game pure. I implore the commissions around the United States to take severe action against any fighter who doesn't abide by the commissions' standards. We need a strict drug testing policy to rid the sport of those that don't want to play by the rules, and we need more competent judges."

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Brett Rogers wins debut, Bellator 71,Brett Rogers 'not perfect' but ready to 'change and make it right' in Bellato

In the first fight of the evening, heavy-handed heavyweight Brett “Da Grim” Rogers made his Bellator debut against former friend and training partner Kevin Asplund, who came in to the fight riding a 19-fight winning streak. After a dominant first round that included a beautiful throw and devastating uppercut that opened a cut on Asplund (19-2), the much larger Rogers (12-4) opted to use his size and weight advantage in the second to control Asplund on the ground. After two rounds of punishment, referee Robert Riley deemed Kevin Asplund unfit to start the third round, awarding the TKO victory to Brett Rogers

“It was definitely a tough fight,” said Rogers. “We trained together in the past, so I knew it was going to be a hard fight.”

Rogers was also optimistic about his future in Bellator going forward.

“I just want to continue getting better here in Bellator. I just want to get in here and knock these guys out.”

"Viva Don King II" boxing event Saturday night in Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., RESULTS + QUOTES

Post-Fight Ring Quotes

The 3,158 patrons attending tonight's "Viva Don King II" boxing event Saturday night in Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., were treated to a great card culminating with a staggering heavyweight knockout by Hartford's Tony "TNT" Grano over DaVarryl Williamson. Grano claims the vacant NABF heavyweight championship.

Tony Grano: (Won the vacant NABF heavyweight championship): “DaVarryl caught me with a good right hand in the second round. I didn’t want to get caught again, so I started moving to my right and resetting before he had a chance to try and tag me with those long arms.

“I had him in big trouble and tried to take him out in the third round. To be honest, I expended a lot of energy, so I regained my composure in the fourth and caught him right on the button with a right hand for the knockout.

“I think I showed everyone tonight that I have a knockout punch. I’d like a shot at Vitali Klitschko before he retires. Right now I can’t wait to get back to Connecticut to celebrate.”

Angelo Santana: “I was very happy with my performance tonight. I didn’t know my opponent (Justin Savi] was going to switch to southpaw on me. I trained for a right-hander but it turned out well at the end.

“He kept coming in and we kept butting heads from the opening round. That happened because he kept changing his stance. Savi was a very strong fighter tonight but I trained for 12 rounds and I was able to stop him early.”

Joey Hernandez “I was a little flat in the beginning but I found my groove quickly.

“A lot of people tell me I look a lot like Victor Ortiz but I sure have bigger balls than he does. I heard he quit on his stool tonight in Los Angeles. Now Canelo Alvarez needs an opponent, so if he wants to fight a young lion, I’m here in Miami. I’m calling out all the junior middleweights”

Omar Henry “I tried to knock him [Tyrone Selders] down but he was a tough guy. I was full of speed tonight. I was prepared well and felt great. I loved putting on a great performance for the fans. I turned it up at the end of each round because I wanted to finish strong for the judges.

“I’d like to fight K9 Bundrage or Cory Spinks after they fight for a world title one week from tonight. I will fight anyone at 154 pounds.

“I tweaked my right hand but I’m sure it will be alright.”

Thomas Snow: “A lot of people thought I couldn’t make 115, so I defied the odds to take it a weight class down [112 pounds] just to show I could. The people who thought I couldn’t make 115 can kiss my ass. Thanks to everyone and I’ll take all challengers at 115 pounds.”

King James - MoFo's!!!!.......The NBA put a RING on it!!!...

King James - MoFo's!!!!.......The NBA put a RING on it!!!...
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ORTIZ VS LOPEZ; Josesito Lopez Scores Upset, Breaks Victor Ortiz Jaw

Saturday, June 23, 2012

“Ortiz vs. Lopez,” WBC Silver Welterweight Championship taking place Saturday, June 23, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.,

“Ortiz vs. Lopez,” a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Silver Welterweight Championship taking place Saturday, June 23, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif., is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools andAT&T. The co-feature will see former Three-Division World Champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto battle Argentinean knockout artist Lucas Matthysse in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight title which is presented in association with Baja Boxing Promotions and Arano Box Promotions. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader begins live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) with preliminary fights airing on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

All Access: Victor Ortiz - Full Episode

Premiere episode of the new docu-series in anticipation of rising superstar Victor Ortiz' June 23 bout against Josesito Lopez, viewers will get a firsthand look at Ortiz' rollercoaster past year. The charismatic former welterweight world champion seeks to reclaim his place atop the division.

All Access: Victor Ortiz - Full Episode

Preview of Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez

“Ortiz vs. Lopez,” a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Silver Welterweight Championship taking place Saturday, June 23, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif., is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association withGoossen Tutor Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools andAT&T. The co-feature will see former Three-Division World Champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto battle Argentinean knockout artist Lucas Matthysse in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight title which is presented in association withBaja Boxing Promotions and Arano Box Promotions. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader begins live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) with preliminary fights airing on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

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Friday, June 22, 2012

DON KING PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

VIVA DON KING II

Saturday, June 23, 2012 ◊ Hollywood, Florida

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

NORTH AMERICAN BOXING FEDERATION HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (Vacant)

12 ROUNDS

TONY “TNT” GRANO DaVARRYL “Touch of Sleep” WILLIAMSON

NABF No. 1 & 2005 U.S. Amateur Heavyweight Champion Former No. 1-Ranked Heavyweight Contender

Hartford, Conn. Washington, D.C. (Denver, Colo.)

19-2-1 (15 KOs) 27-6 (23 KOs)

221 ½ 215

LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION

10 ROUNDS

ANGELO “La Cobra” SANTANA JUSTIN “Le Voodoo” SAVI

Undefeated WBA No. 15 & Two-Time Cuban National Champion Former WBC Silver Champion

Miami, Fla. (Cuba) Cotonou, Benin

12-0 (9 KOs) 26-1 (18 KOs)

131 ¾ 125 ¾

SUPER WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION

10 ROUNDS

JOEY “Twinkle Fingers” HERNANDEZ BRANDON “The Business” BAUE

WBC U.S. Super Welterweight Champion Show Me State Slugger

Miami, Fla. Troy, Mo.

21-1-1 (12 KOs) 12-6 (10 KOs)

156 152

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION

10 ROUNDS

OMAR “Oh!” HENRY TYRONE “Solja Black” SELDERS

Undefeated Contender Bayou Brawler

Chicago, Il. Baton Rouge, La.

11-0-1 (9 KOs) 8-2 (6 KOs)

154 153 ¾

SUPER FLYWEIGHT ATTRACTION

6 ROUNDS

THOMAS “The Franchise” SNOW ERNIE MARQUEZ

WBA No. 15-Ranked Contender Rocky Mountain Mexican

Washington, D.C. Boulder, Colo.

15-1 (9 KOs) 9-10-2 (3 KOs)

112 ½ 112 ¾

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION

6 ROUNDS

AMIR “Young Gun” IMAM KELVIN WILLIAMS

Undefeated Prospect Gulf Coast Prospect

Albany, N.Y. Gulfport, Miss.

4-0 (3 KOs) 1-1 (1 KO)

138 136 ¾

HEAVYWEIGHT ATTRACTION

4 ROUNDS

TREVOR “American Dream” BRYAN HECTOR HODGE

Undefeated Prospect and 2011 Olympic Alternate Local Prospect

Albany, N.Y. Miami, Fla.

3-0 (2 KOs) 1-0

225 ¼ 213 ½

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION

4 ROUNDS

ESAIE ESTIMAR XAVIER LUGO

Pro Debut Pro Debut

Hollywood, Fla. Deltona, Fla. (Puerto Rico)

0-0 0-0

148 ½ 144

YUSAF MACK TO TAKE ON SABOU BALLOGOU ON JULY 7TH AT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA‏

YUSAF MACK TO TAKE ON SABOU BALLOGOU ON JULY 7^TH AT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA
Plus Philly Favorites Dhafir Smith, Tim Witherspoon Jr., Eric Hunter, Wahid Raheem, Tyrone Crawley Jr, Alex Barbosa and More as well as some of Philadelphia’s finest amateurs

On Saturday night July 7^th at the beautiful Pennsylvania Convention Center, James Shuler Gym Promotions presents a night of boxing that will feature some of the best boxers in Philadelphia.

In the main event, Former world title challenger and currant USBA Light Heavyweight champion, Yusaf Mack will take on upset minded Sabou Ballogou in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Mack of Philadelphia has a record of 30-4-2 with seventeen knockouts and is coming an impressive performance when he scored an emphatic twelve round unanimous decision over former four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika on April 28^th in Atlantic City.

Mack previously challenged for the IBF World championship and gave undefeated champion Tavoris Cloud all he wanted before being stopped in the eighth round.

Mack has victories over Donnell Wiggins (21-4-2); Jose Juan Vasquez (16-1-1); Daniel Judah (22-2-3) & Chris Henry (23-1)

Mack’s only setbacks have been to world champions Cloud, Alejandro Berrio, Glen Johnson and former world title challenger Librado Andrade.

Ballogou of Paris, France has a record of 8-5 with three knockouts.

He is a former IBC International and IBF Pan African Middleweight champion and is coming off a performance when he dropped an eight round unanimous decision to highly regarded and undefeated Derrick Webster in what was Ballogou’s American debut.

In that bout, Ballogou dropped Webster twice in round seven and Webster seemed seconds away from being knocked out before the bell rang to signal the end of the round. Webster was able to compose himself and hang on for the victory.

In the six round co-feature, newly crowned Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight champion Dhafir Smith (26-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Bobby Jordan (8-3-1, 4 KO’s) of Norfolk, VA.

In a four round Featherweight bout, former U.S. Olympic Alternate Eric Hunter (15-2, 8 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Jason Rorie (6-15-2, 3 KO’s) of Winston-Salem, NC

All below bouts are four rounders:

Tim Witherspoon Jr. (6-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Cassius Clay (0-3) in a Lightweight bout

Alex Barbosa (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be announced in a Bantamweight bout.

Tyrone Crawley Jr. (2-0) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be announced in a Welterweight bout

Wahid Raheem (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Isaac Suarez (7-1, 3 KO’s) of Lancaster, PA

Kareem Macfarland (1-0, 1 KO) takes on Saud Clark (1-0, 1 KO) in a battle of Philadelphia based Welterweights.

Terrell James will make his pro debut against Terrell Boggs (0-4) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Greg Jackson will make his pro debut against Vaughn Anderson (0-2) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Corey Morley will make his pro debut against Randy Easton (0-0-1) of Williamsport, PA in a Heavyweight bout.

Orlando Lewis (4-2, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey will make his return after a four year hiatus when he takes part in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

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