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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

All in a day’s work; Unbeaten Falowo embraces challenges as he continues climb in middleweight division

Falowo continues rapid climb‏


In some ways, Thomas Falowo was more enamored with the unique souvenir he took home back in March than he was with his victory.

“I got my first black eye as a pro,” Falowo said of his hard-earned, unanimous-decision win over Troy Artis on March 22nd. “It’s good to get that experience out of the way. If all of your fights are one-sided, you get a false sense of security.”

The road to the top has grown increasingly more difficult for Falowo (6-0, 4 KOs) in his last two fights. The undefeated Pawtucket, R.I., middleweight began his career with four consecutive knockouts – three within the first four rounds – but has now gone the distance in each of his last two wins.

Falowo is expecting yet another challenge Thursday, May 24th, 2012 when he faces 29-year-old La Vista, Neb., native Sean Rawley Wilson (5-10, 1 KO) in a six-round bout on the undercard of “Up For Grabs,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

Though the record doesn’t show it, Wilson is a worthy adversary; the combined record of his last five opponents is 53-1, and he went the distance in each of those fights, with the lone exception being a fifth-round knockout loss to unbeaten Jermall Charlo in March. Falowo will be Wilson’s fourth consecutive undefeated opponent, capping a stretch of four bouts in just three months.

Wilson is also an accomplished professional in mixed martial arts, where he’s fought a staggering 47 bouts in just over a decade, totaling 30 wins with nine knockouts.

“I’m not really sure what to expect,” Falowo said, “but I know he’ll come forward and fight me. He’s tough – anybody who steps inside that ring or cage has to be tough.”

These are the challenges Falowo wants, and needs. His hectic work schedule – he’s a pharmacy technician for CVS – leaves him with little spare time outside of the gym, but his hours have changed in recent months, giving him even more time to focus on his boxing career, which is quickly soaring to new heights.

Under the direction of head trainer Peter Manfredo Sr., Falowo fought his first six-round bout at Twin River in March, beating Artis unanimously, 59-55, 59-55, 58-56. His previous win was a four-round unanimous decision against underrated veteran Borngod Washington, which, at the time, was the toughest fight of Falowo’s career. Each victory has doubled as a learned experience.

“You discover something new each time,” Falowo said. “It’s a little different when you’re actually mixing it up with your opponent. You learn a lot about yourself endurance-wise.

“The experience was definitely a positive. [Artis] was strong, and it felt good to get hit with a couple of shots. I felt like it bettered me. I actually felt better in the six-rounder than I did in some of my earlier fights. I broke through my initial tiredness and got my second wind.”

After this next fight, which will be Falowo’s second six-rounder, he and Burchfield will contemplate Falowo’s next step. Having begun his amateur career around the same time fellow Rhode Islanders Jason Estrada and Matt Godfrey turned pro, Falowo has learned a lot about the maturation procession both in and outside the ring, so he’s plotting each move carefully.

“I’m still feeling things out as far as rounds go,” Falowo said. “We’ll see what happens. Maybe we’ll take it up to eight soon. I’m kind of mapping everything out and just going by how I feel.

“My endurance has gotten a lot better through training,” he continued. “I added an extra couple of rounds on the heavy bag, and instead of doing my normal four or five rounds sparring, I’m making sure I get six in a row no matter what. Before, I might do four straight, and then get two here or one there. Now I get six, and then maybe come back for two more. It helps mentally. It makes a big difference.”

The eight-round main event of “Up For Grabs” features Vladine Biosse (12-1-1, 6 KOs), dubbed “Mr. Providence” due to his strong following in Rhode Island’s capital city, defending his New England Super Middleweight Title against Providence’s Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina (26-2-2, 18 KOs). Unbeaten Burlington, Vt., super middleweight Kevin Cobbs (3-0, 1 KO) will face veteran Borngod Washington (3-10, 1 KO) of Queens, N.Y., in a four-round bout while female bantamweight Shelito Vincent (2-0) of Providence will battle newcomer Carmen Cruz of Fort Myers, Fla., in a four-round bout.

CES will also introduce another one of its most recent signings on May 24th when undefeated Medford, Oreg., heavyweight “Irish” Mike Wilson (5-0, 3 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months in a four-round bout.

Super lightweight Zack Ramsey, a former national amateur champion from Springfield, Mass., will make his long-awaited debut against Providence’s Alan Beeman (0-1), while fan-favorite Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (9-7-2, 2 KOs) of Providence will now face Harwich, Mass., native Paul Gonsalves (3-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round light heavyweight bout.

“Up For Grabs” also features the return of former reality television star Richard Gingras (11-2, 7 KOs) of “The Contender,” who, after signing a promotional agreement with Classic Entertainment & Sports, will battle Terrance Smith Jr. (7-13-2, 4 KOs) of Oklahoma City in the six-round cruiserweight special attraction.

Woonsocket, R.I., middleweight Joe Gardner (8-4, 1 KO) will face Julio Garcia (4-3, 3 KOs) of Rincon, Puerto Rico in a four-round bout, while light heavyweight Alex Amparo (3-0, 2 KOs) of Providence and welterweight Diego Pereira (6-0-1, 2 KOs) of Pawtucket will be featured in separate four- and six-round bouts, respectively.

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STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Final Saturday, May 19; Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier

Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier do battle to determine the heavyweight tournament winner! Plus, longtime rivals collide for a third time when the Bay Area's own Gilbert Melendez defends the lightweight championship against Josh Thomson!

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Aces Boxing Club To Host Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25

Aces Boxing Club To Host Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25

Boonton’s new boxing facility—Aces Boxing Club—has announced that they will be hosting a one-night amateur boxing show at the Elks Lodge on Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m. The fight card will consist of (8) amateur bouts featuring both Boonton boxers as well as other local talent.

This is the first amateur boxing event to be held in Boonton, and Aces Boxing Club is excited to introduce the exciting sport to the blue-collar town.

“Boonton is a very community-oriented town,” said Zabry, owner and head coach of Aces Boxing Club. “Everybody supports each other, especially the businesses here in town. And everybody in town seems like they have a strong sense of Boonton pride; I like the idea of Aces Boxing Club as Boonton’s best.”

Aces Boxing Club opened up in Boonton less than a month ago and has already received a very positive response within the town. In addition to offering competitive amateur and pro boxing programs, Aces Boxing runs an after school boxing program geared to keeping kids active and working toward something productive.

Zabry currently trains a handful of high school students from Boonton, Montville and other surrounding towns.

“We feel that an after school boxing program will provide these kids with a safe, sanctioned place to work out and learn the art of boxing, socialize and develop skills that will be useful throughout their lives,” said Zabry.

Aces Boxing Club has also announced that they plan on hosting an amateur show at the Boonton Elks Lodge every eight weeks to give local boxers a chance to work towards the Olympics or the pro level.

Aces Boxing Club specializes in one-on-one training for both beginners and experienced boxers, allowing individuals to train at their own level. They also offer group training, which allows individuals to learn from the trainer as well as other peers in the group.

The 3,000+ square foot boxing club offers the feel of an old school boxing gym coupled with the latest advancements in sports conditioning and training.

The new boxing club offers a variety of training programs for kids and adults of all ages and athletic levels, from the novice boxer to the seasoned professional.

Aces Boxing Club’s Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing show will be held at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout beginning at 8 p.m.


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Heavyweight KO Artist Don Steele Named To Board Of Directors Of Find A Dream‏

Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has recently announced the newest addition to their team, heavyweight boxer Don “The Man of Steel” Steele.

Through his decorated career inside the squared circle Steele put together an impressive record of 45-4 with 44 KO’s.

Steele came to Find A Dream as he wanted to be part of the organization that makes an impact on the lives of youth around the country.

“I’m very excited to be on board,” said Steele. “Today’s youth doesn’t understand the concept of reality. Kids think there is a reset button on a person’s life, and that’s why there are so many guns being pulled nowadays before people try to talk it out. They don’t understand the value of life.”

In recent months Find A Dream has been focusing on putting together an all star team to help spread awareness throughout the country and help enrich the lives of inner city youth by providing them with boxing, martial arts, computer and educational programs. They recently have secured a building for their newest facility which they will be opening up shortly in South Carolina, and are focusing their efforts on opening up several other locations.

Steele joins an elite team at Find A Dream, including former boxing champion Ray Mercer, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

“I stand behind Find A Dream 100% for the reason of what they are trying to accomplish.,” said Steele. “Because I feel like if we can get to the youth before they get to that point, by teaching them the basics of what we call the sweet science, be there to mentor them and help them along the right road.”

In 2012 Find A Dream is striving to continue to expand and impact the lives of children throughout various communities. Find A Dream plans to spread their word through boxing and MMA events, car shows, cook-offs, concerts and more in hopes of reaching out to communities and bringing awareness of the necessity to work towards enriching the lives of our youths.

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. We have partnered with professionals to deliver on our promise of positive change in young lives. Our communities become stronger when our youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

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UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier on Fuel TV - Tues. May 15 - Fairfax, VA

Featherweight contenders collide as Chan Sung Jung takes on Dustin Poirier, plus Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens go toe-to-toe in the Octagon, and Amir Sadollah returns to battle Jorge Lopez! Live at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Fuel TV
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UFC; Dos Santos vs. Mir; May 26th on PPV


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Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers; Tomas Adamek (45-2, 28 KO’s) is looking to get another title shot by facing Eddie Chambers (36-2, 18 KO’s) June 16

Main Events snaps right back with another "Fight Night" installment, nationally televised by NBC Sports Network. On June 16, "Heavyweights Collide" when Tomasz Adamek, 45-2, 28 KOs, takes on Eddie Chambers, 36-2, 18 KOs, in a significant match of top big men for the IBF North American Heavyweight belt. Both fighters have fought for the world heavyweight title, and are raring to get back to the big show. Each stands in the other's way. Adamek and Chambers are well-conditioned, quick-fisted, highly regarded talents in the sport. Their pairing is a natural and should make for a great fight. Chambers will have to contend with Adamek's massive fan base, which will surely pack the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. But the fact that Chambers' Philadelphia home base is not so far from Newark, means he too will have serious support for the fight. Clearly the atmosphere for this one should be electric.

Adding to the excitement on June 16th will be another key heavyweight match up when breakout star, Bryant Jennings, 13-0, 6 KOs, meets Steve Collins, 25-1-1, 18 KOs, of Houston, TX, in a 10-rounder for the Vacant USBA Heavyweight Title. This will be Jennings' third appearance on the NBC Sports Network "Fight Night" series. His last bout was an overwhelming TKO of former champion Sergei Liakhovich in March. Collins will try to stop Jennings' star-making streak in its tracks with his superior punching power. Main Events is promoting this show in partnership with Ziggy Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions.

After these three consecutive shows, Main Events will take the briefest of breathers before returning with more world class boxing.♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

NBC Sports Network's "Fight Night" Gabriel Rosado vs. Sechew Powell vs

Main Events returns with the latest installment of NBC Sports Network's "Fight Night" series in partnership with Russell Peltz of Peltz Boxing. Topping the show at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA, is rising junior middleweight Gabriel Rosado of Philadelphia, 19-5, 11 KOs. This will be a command performance for Rosado, who so impressed the NBC Sports Network execs in January with his disposal of Jesus Soto Karass on the very first edition of "Fight Night", that they ordered an extra show in the series just for him. Rosado faces two-time world title challenger Sechew Powell in a 12-round bout for the WBO Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight belt. Powell brings a seasoned 26-4, 15 KOs record, as well as a tricky southpaw style into the fight. Rosado will have his hands full, but another impressive win may position the Philadelphian for a big fight. He is currently ranked #5 by the IBF and #9 by the WBC. Powell is the IBF's 9th-ranked junior middleweight.

Supporting Rosado-Powell is a 12-round bout between Bethlehem's Ronald Cruz, 16-0, 12 KOs, and Prenice Brewer, 16-1-1, 6 KOs, of Cleveland. The fight will be for the Vacant WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship. The winner of the bout takes home his first piece of hardware as a professional. Clearly Cruz will have the hometown advantage, but Brewer brings a wealth of top-level amateur experience in with him.

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Jerry Belmontes vs. Ramesis Gil to be televised by Univision on May 19th


Main Events brings boxing fans a tidal wave of action over the next month with three rapid-fire promotions scheduled for national television audiences. However, merely keeping boxing lovers busy was not the goal of Main Events head Kathy Duva. Committed to making matches that really count, Duva stacked all three shows with appealing fights that really matter in boxing's big picture. Kathy Duva said, "It has been a long time since we had such a busy month. There is a lot of excitement in the air at Main Events, lately, and, as a fan, I can't wait to watch each one of these bouts." So get ready for both quality and quantity over the next month.

First up is a card at the Pharr, Texas Convention Center to be televised by Univision on May 19th. Headlining the show is Texas featherweight, Jerry Belmontes, known as "The Corpus Christi Kid", puts his undefeated, 15-0, 5 KOs, record on the line against Dominican trial horse Ramesis Gil, 7-3-5, 5 KOs. It will be Belmontes' first time in the ring since last June, and he'll be hoping a win over Gil will be his ticket to a successful and more active future. The loyal fan base Belmontes built as an all-star amateur, will no doubt be in the house to cheer him on.

Also on the card, is an important heavyweight bout between Odlanier Solis, 17-1, 12 KOs, and Konstantin Airich, 23-5-2, 17 KOs, for the IBF Intercontinental Title. Cuban-born Solis will try to bounce back from his bizarre 2011 loss to WBC champ Vitali Klitschko, and to do so, will have to will have to get past the German-based Airich, who is currently on a six-bout winning streak, the last three by knockout.

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Return of the Chin Checker; Curtis Stevens June 16


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- “Me And Seth Mitchell Could Be A Great HBO Fight Down The Road”

By James Slater

33-year-old Skipp “Strictly Business” Scott is an athletic and talented heavyweight who stands an impressive 6’8” and weighs a solid 245-pounds. Currently 14-1(9), the former kick boxer who had very little amateur boxing experience is looking for a breakout 2012.

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Scott is set to return to action on May 24th.

Very kindly taking time out to speak with ESB, the articulate big man had the following things to say yesterday evening U.K time:

James Slater: Thanks so much for taking the time to speak Eastside Boxing, Skip! First off all, your next fight - when is it and who will it be against?

Skipp Scott: It’s my pleasure. I’m not sure who I’ll be fighting yet, but it will be May 24th. But I can adjust my style for each fight I have; to whoever it is I face.

J.S: And will the fight be in Houston and will it be eight or ten rounds?

S.S: It will be right here in Houston and it will be either six or eight rounds. And after that, my manager Kerry Daigle and myself will be looking to step up for a ten-rounder.

J.S: Going back to the start: how old were you when you first put gloves on? I know you did some kickboxing before you got into boxing.

S.S: I was kickboxing from the age of nine and ten. I got curious about boxing and first walked into the gym at around 23 or 24. It was a late start for me - I had only three amateur boxing fights - but because of my athleticism, my speed, my ability and my work ethic, I can counteract the late start.

J.S: Just asking you about your team: Kerry Daigle is your manager as you said - and who promotes you and who trains you? I read that former pro Lou Savarese promotes you?

S.S: Yes, Kerry is my manager. Lou, he’s a great friend of mine, but he’s not my promoter. He’s had me on a number of his shows because I sell a lot of tickets, and I’m sure we’ll continue to work together. Bobby Benton is my trainer, while my strength and conditioner, as well as my nutritionist, is Jolene Carter. I want to be busy in the ring, as that’s my style, and I want to have the energy to have lots of movement and power.

J.S: And for those fans that have not yet seen you fight, how would you describe your overall style?

S.S: I consider myself a boxer/puncher, but at the same time I’m very aggressive. You can fight smart and be very aggressive - look at Andre Ward for example. He can switch it up and be a crowd-pleasing fighter. I think of myself as the same; and I have power in both hands.

J.S: Who are your boxing heroes/influences? I read you are a big Lennox Lewis fan?

S.S: I am a big Lennox fan. He beat them all in a great era, and the fights he did lose, he came back and got revenge by demolishing his opponents. And I like Ali of course. But I like a lot of the smaller guys: Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather - I’m a huge Floyd Mayweather fan - and Juan Manuel Marquez. I watch and study those guys a lot; the pure boxers. And of course, with me being so tall (6.8”) I use my size and I use my long jab. But I can fight on the outside and on the inside.

J.S: Just going back to your pro debut, against Arron Lyons in 2006 - you actually lost that one on points. What went wrong?

S.S: Yes, I lost that. I was very green and new to boxing at the time. In a way, it was the best thing that happened to me, that loss. It made me know what it took to make it inside and outside of the ring. I started that fight real fast and I had him hurt, but I wore myself down. That’s a return fight we really want, and will hopefully get this year. He’s a guy who has upset a number of fighters, but I’m pretty sure I’ll stop him this time. I’ve learnt a lot since then. Most of my work has come in sparring - It was hard for me to get amateur fights. I’ve done tons of sparring and I can relax in the ring now.

J.S: Who are some of the guys you’ve sparred with, Skipp?

S.S: Justin Jones, who is 14-0. Fred Allen, who is slick and fast. Eugene Hill, who is like Tyson with his power and his defence, and Nagy Aguilera, a good fighter. And sometimes Lou [Savarese] gets into the ring. He’s a little older guy now, but he has that ring knowledge. As I say, I have that experience now and I want to take the step up and face some names from Europe or maybe some veteran names.

J.S: You had an active 2010, with seven fights, and three fights last year. What is the plan for this year?

S.S: We plan to finish the year strong. I can’t overlook the next fight, in May, but after that I’d like a ten-rounder. Hopefully I’ll have four to six fights this year. I plan on scoring some quick KO’s because I’ve been training so hard - and then I’ll be able to get right back in there. I plan to be back in the gym the day after my next fight. I train super-hard!

J.S: It’s an exciting time for young U.S heavyweights. There is you, Seth Mitchell and Bryant Jennings to name just three guys. Where do you see yourself in that bunch?

S.S: I’m right in that mix. They are all great fighters, guys I’ve got my eye on. They are all good but of course I’m better. They don’t have my speed, my power, my size and my ability to adjust. A fighter can get touched by my jab and then think they’ll go inside but duck into the uppercut. With my style, it looks a lot easier than it actually is to fight me; it’s a lot harder when a guy actually gets in the ring with me. But those guys are good fights for me. Me and Seth Mitchell; I think that could be an HBO fight down the road, and a real crowd-pleasing fight at that. And Jennings, he throws a lot of punches like I do. These fights will bring excitement back to the U.S.A. Also, I’d love to go over to Europe to challenge a guy like Robert Helenius or Tyson Fury. I want to let these guys know, the best young heavyweight is from Houston, Texas! It will be very interesting, me facing fighters like that. I’m tall and I can fight on the outside with my jab, and I can also mix it on the inside. I can beat guys from either approach.

J.S: The critics will point to your age, and say 33 is kind of old for a fighter on the way up. What would you say to that kind of negativity?

S.S: I feel I have tons of years ahead of me. If anyone said anything like that, I’d just name two fighters: Bernard Hopkins and Sergio Martinez. Martinez is 37 and he fights with his hands down, with amazing reflexes. I live a healthy life, I’m fresh, I’ve never taken many punches because I have a good defence - I think I’ve got around ten good years ahead of me yet.

J.S: What would your ultimate dream fight be, for down the road? Do you think the Klitschkos, for example, will still be fighting when you are ready for them?

S.S: This year, I plan on making a huge splash, and then next year, my team and I can do things that I believe will get me those big fights. We have to be smart, of course, and I have to get those ten-round fights. But the Klitschkos want to fight the best, and as soon as they see me as an upcoming contender, they will want to fight me. And of course, when I beat one, the other brother will want to make amends. I think I’m the only fighter who can not only fight them both but beat them both. They’ve never fought a fighter like me - who has the same reach or longer, or with my height, and who is faster than them and who is willing to go to war with them. I’m not just tall; I’m as fast as a middleweight. These will be great, crowd-pleasing fights and I think I’ll get there in the near future. I think the Klitschkos will fight on for another two to four years.

J.S: Well, it’s been great speaking with you, Skipp - and it sure would be interesting to see the Klitschkos fight a guy as tall as you, and not another cruiserweight. To my knowledge, they have never faced a fighter taller than themselves.

S.S: No, they haven’t. I won’t criticise their opposition, but as I say, they’ve never faced a fighter like me before.

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Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program Produces 1st Olympian Marcus Browne

This summer in London, Staten Island light heavyweight (178 pounds) Marcus Browne will be the first Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program product to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Team USA.
Coached by Gary Stark at the Park Hill Boxing Club, Browne is a two-time National PAL champion and 2012 USA Boxing National gold medalist who officially qualified to box in the 2012 Olympics by defeating Felix Valera (Dominican Republic), 12-6, in a quarterfinals match last weekend at the American Qualifier in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Browne went on to capture a gold medal.
The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by renowned boxing trainer and television analyst Teddy Atlas in his father's memory, currently leases gym space for $1.00 a year for its Brooklyn and Staten Island locations. Operational costs, however, are approximately $50,000 for each gym. The money is used to pay coaches and to purchase equipment for the boxing program, and to pay a certified teacher who runs the educational component of each gym The Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program presently operates two gyms, in Park Hill and in East Flatbush in Brooklyn, with two new gyms scheduled to open this month at the Berry Houses in Staten Island and in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.

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The 2012 Women’s World Championships Draw is Completed in Qinhuangdao, China

The Women’s World Championships official event draw was held today in Qinhuangdao, China and the three potential Olympians from the United States and six fellow World Championship team members know the road that lies ahead for each of them in the key international tournament.

An altered Olympic qualification process focused on continental quotas was announced at the event’s technical meeting on Thursday, and the United States’ three Olympic hopefuls will now have a slightly different road than initially thought to advance to London. While eight boxers from each Olympic weight class will still earn berths in China, the selections will be based on how they finish in comparison with the other boxers from their continent. FlyweightMarlen Esparza (Houston, Texas) and middleweight Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) will need to place in the top two from the Americas while lightweightQueen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.) requires a first place finish in the continent. Due to this wrinkle in the qualification process, it could be the end of the tournament before the full list of 2012 Olympic Games competitors is announced.

Underwood and Shields will open action tomorrow with Esparza taking the ring for the first time on Sunday due to a first round bye. Underwood will take onDayana Sanchez of Argentina while Shields battles India’s Pooja Rani in first round action on Saturday. Esparza will face the winner of a first round contest between Argentina’s Pamela Benavidez and Zohra El Zahraoui of Mauritius in her first bout on Sunday.

In non-Olympic weight class action, welterweight Raquel Miller (San Francisco, Calif.) will kick off the competition for Team USA in a bout with New Zealand’s Daena Stephenson today. Bantamweight Christina Cruz (New York, N.Y.) will join the Olympic trio in competition on Sunday as she battlesNicole Michel of Switzerland. Featherweight Tiara Brown (Lehigh Acres, Fla.) and light heavyweight Franchon Crews (Baltimore, Md.) will open competition on Monday. Brown will await the winner of a bout between Serbia’s Ranic Bojana and India’s Mandakini Kangabam while Crews will take on France’s Sabrina Delarue. Light welterweight Mikaela Mayer (Los Angeles, Calif.) will be the final U.S. boxer to take the ring as she takes on the winner of the bout between New Zealand’s Laura Matthews and Spain’s Judit Barbosa Sotelo on May 15.

Preliminary action will be contested in two sessions daily at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time from today through Tuesday. Quarterfinal competition will take place on Wednesday prior to Thursday’s off day. Friday will feature semifinal rounds action with the event concluding on Saturday, May 19 with final round competition.

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SHO Sports Video - DANIEL CORMIER: I AM A FIGHTER‏

SHO Sports Video - DANIEL CORMIER: I AM A FIGHTER‏


Watch a profile of Strikeforce fighter Daniel Cormier, the Olympic gold medalist who fought his way to the top of mixed martial arts. Cormier takes on Josh Barnett in the Strikeforce World Grand Prix final on Saturday, May 19th at 10PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME

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Jamel Herring Punches His Ticket for the 2012 Olympic Games in London While Michael Hunter Advances‏

Team USA added a fifth member to their Olympic boxing team on Tuesday evening as light welterweight Jamel Herring (Coram, N.Y.) qualified his spot in London. Herring won his third bout in four days to qualify the light welterweight division for the United States squad. Heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) notched his second win of the tournament to advance to the semifinal round but has not officially qualified his spot yet/

The United States Marine Corps Sergeant faced off with Yoelvis Hernandez of Venezuela in light welterweight quarterfinal action with the winner earning a berth in London and the loser going home empty handed. The bout was a close contest throughout the nine minutes of action with Herring taking the critical first round lead by a 5-3 margin. Hernandez pulled it to a 7-6 margin with only the final round remaining, but Herring refused to give up his lead and his Olympic dream. He staved off a late comeback, winning a 12-10 final decision and a berth on the 2012 Olympic Team.

“I can actually say that hard work pays off,” Herring said after his bout. “I turned a dream into a reality, especially since about a year ago, not too many people gave me a chance.”

Hunter recorded his second straight convincing victory of the tournament, defeating Figueroa by a 25-7 margin. Once again, Hunter enjoyed a big first round, taking a 10-4 lead after one. He continued to pour on the points in the second, claiming an 18-6 advantage as the final round begin. Hunter went on to win the bout 25-7 to join Herring and Browne in the semifinals. As his weight division requires a top three finish, he is not qualified for the Olympic Games with Tuesday’s victory.

Herring is the second of three Olympic Trials winners to qualify his spot at the Americas Qualifier after falling short at the 2011 World Championships, the first international qualifying tournament for the 2012 Olympics. Herring earned his spot at the Americas Qualifier by winning the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships in the deepest weight class in the tournament. A two-time Armed Forces National Champion, Herring won a silver medal for the United States at the 2010 World Military Championships.

He is a member of the Marine Corps boxing team led by Head Coach Jesse Revelo, and has served two tours of duty in service to the United States. The United States has never failed to qualify the light welterweight division with the most recent Olympic medal in the weight class coming at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney with a silver medal performance by Ricardo Williams.

Team USA now has five qualified athletes with Herring joining flyweight Rau’shee Warren (Cincinnati, Ohio), bantamweight Joseph Diaz, Jr. (S. El Monte, Calif.), welterweight Errol Spence(Desoto, Texas) and light heavyweight Marcus Browne (Staten Island, N.Y.).

Lightweight Jose Ramirez (Avenal, Calif.) and middleweight Terrell Gausha (Cleveland, Ohio) will look to join them when they take the ring for their qualifying bouts on Wednesday. Ramirez will take on Alejandro Rynn of Canada while Gausha battles Puerto Rico’s Enrique Collazo. Super heavyweight Dominic Breazale (Alhambra, Calif.) will compete in Wednesday’s action as well, facing home nation boxer Gidelson Silva of Brazil. As Breazale must place in the top three with Hunter, Wednesday’s bout will not be his qualifying contest.

U.S. Results

141 lbs: Jamel Herring, Coram, N.Y./USA dec. Yoelvis Hernandez, VEN, 12-10

201 lbs: Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) dec. Marcio Figueroa, VEN, 25-7

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TRAD TKO Fighters Head Up May 20th London Mega Show‏

TRAD TKO Fighters Head Up May 20th London Mega Show

Over the past few years Miranda Carter has been quietly pioneering a
series of Sunday afternoon events at York Hall in Bethnal Green. In the
past these events have featured maybe six or seven bouts, however her
latest offering, which takes place this coming Sunday, is far from low key
affair, instead entering the mega event zone with a fourteen bout card.

The event, titled ‘Rolling Thunder’, heavily features fighters from Johnny
Eames’ famous Canning Town fight factory - the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym.

Originally the event was to feature just three of the East London trained
stars but after Butch Lesley had to withdraw from the original headlining
British Masters title bout with Menay Edwards, this was increased to five,
including the new headlining bout, a rematch between Hackbridge, Surrey’s
Danny Connor and Ely, Cambridgshire’s Tyler Goodjohn, this time for the
British Masters Welterweight title.

Last time these two met, back in March last year, Goodjohn came out on
top, however things may be a little different this time around, as Connor
has really turned his career around, racking up five top class wins out of
six outing. Goodjohn on the other hand has had just two wins out of three,
and the loss was a brutal knockout dished out by the forceful hands of
Vinny Woolford in November last year.

Heading up the support is Connor’s TRAD TKO gym mate, former British
Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams, who will be making his first
appearance since the shock loss of his coveted Lonsdale belt back in
January.

Surprisingly Williams isn’t looking for an easy fight, to ease himself
back, oh no the man nicknamed ‘Solid’ is so determined to get back on the
Championship trail that he has elected to face Lithuania’s #1 ranked
Remigijus Ziausys.

Also on the support card is rising Cruiserweight star Menay Edwards, who
will be making his first outing under the TRAD TKO banner. Edwards, whose
record stands at 7-1, will be looking to impress, against unbeaten
Lawrence Bennett, in order to earn the right for a tilt at the Southern
Area title later this year.

Making his debut at the event is yet another TRAD TKO newbie, Eric ‘Congo
Warrior’ Mokonzo, who will be receiving a baptism of fire at the hands of
Hayes hardman Darren McKenna.

Former World amateur #2 female boxer Areti Mastrodouka is the fifth of the
TRAD TKO squad that will take part in the ‘Rolling Thunder’ event. In her
debut, at Miranda Carter’s March 2012 event, Mastrodouka put on a stylish
display to beat Kristine Shergold by a 60-55 points margin.

On the 20th May, 36 year old Mastrodouka is set to face a much younger
opponent in 20 year old Latvian #1 ranked featherweight Julija Cvetkova.

Of the non-TRAD TKO contingent, the pick of the bunch sees Epsom, Surrey’s
unbeaten Middleweight J.M. Coyle face a stern test, as he takes on
Wickford, Essex hardman Danny Brown. Coyle may have the unbeaten record
but Brown will be no walk over especially as he’ll be looking to extend
his excellent run of a win and a draw against previously unbeaten
opponents so far in 2012.

Another potential cracker sees two unbeaten fighters, Light Welterweights
Luke Fowler and John Brennan, battle it out.

Also on the card are unbeaten foursome, Upminster Lightweight Ryan Taylor,
Stratford Super Middleweight Scott Hartley, Luton Light Welterweight Danny
Mulhern and Kensington Middleweight Daley Ojuederie, who will be joined by
debutantes, Bexleyheath Lightweight Jack Dishart, Middleweight Alex McKay
and Tilbury Welterweight Matt McCarthy - who are all against yet to be
named opponents.
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Josh Barnett and Gilbert Melendez To Take Part in SHOWTIME Live Web Chats This Week‏

WHO: STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez
Former Heavyweight Champ & Grand Prix Finalist Josh Barnett

WHEN: Melendez: Thursday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT
Barnett: Friday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT

ACCESS #:Fans can submit questions via Twitter using the hashtag #StrikeforceChat, via the Strikeforce Facebook page www.facebook.com/StrikeforceMixedMartialArts or via Ustream at www.Ustream.TV/SHOSports.

WHAT:Melendez and Barnett will participate in the SHOWTIME Live Web Chats found at http://sports.sho.com/chat as the countdown continues to the mega-STRIKEFORCE event this Saturday, May 19, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) and SHOWTIME EXTREME® (8 p.m. ET/PT) from HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

The main event will feature Barnett against Daniel Cormier in the Final of STRIKEFORCE: World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament. In the co-feature, Melendez will defend his STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Championship against Josh Thomson.

In other fights on SHOWTIME: Rafael Feijao vs. Mike Kyle, light heavyweights; and Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Chris Spang, welterweights.

Preliminary fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME: Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg, lightweights; Virgil Zwicker vs. Carlos Inocente, light heavyweights; Gian Villante vs. Derrick Mehmen, light heavyweights; and Quinn Mulhern vs. Yuri Villefort, welterweights.

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