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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Former boxing star and champion Ray Mercer continues to help make a difference in the lives of inner city youth though Find A Dream

Former Heavyweight Champion Ray Mercer Looks To Help Youth At Find A Dream

Former boxing star and champion Ray Mercer continues to help make a difference in the lives of inner city youth though Find A Dream

Former heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Ray Mercer has been continuing to strive to make an impact in the lives of children across the United States. Since joining 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—the boxer has been working hard to spread awareness about the importance of providing a sanction for inner city kids to work toward a positive goal..

“Boxing has always been such a big part of my life, both inside and out of the ring,” said Mercer. “It teaches discipline, confidence and helps keep kids on the right track.”

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.

Mercer shares company with an elite team at Find A Dream, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, heavyweight KO artist Don Steele and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

“It means a great deal to see Find A Dream progressing the way they are,” said Mercer. “It’s all about giving back to the community, and if I all have to do is support Find A Dream to help kids’ dreams come true, than I am all about it.”

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 helps keeps kids off the streets and out of trouble,” said Mercer. We have a gym in Iowa, and soon are opening one up in Myrtle Beach. Our goal is to offer kids a safe environment to learn and work towards something positive.”

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.

To learn more about Find A Dream or become a sponsor or volunteer, visit www.findadream.org.

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Byarm: “This is my shot at redemption”

Like most professional boxers, heavyweight Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm never thought about what it’d be like to lose.

The Washington, DC based Philadelphian stopped 9 of his first 13 opponents and was named one of the best prospects in the beltway region. Still, Byarm, who had less than 15 amateur fights, was learning on the job. Between his work ethic and sparring quality fighters such as Tony Thompson, Byarm made notable improvements with every fight. In his final bout of 2011, the crowd-pleasing 29-year-old stopped veteran Clinton Boldridge in 74 seconds and planned to step up the competition.

Earlier this year, Byarm got his opportunity; albeit under far different circumstances than he imagined.

On January 21 before a nationally televised audience on the NBC Sports Network, Byarm dropped a competitive decision to fellow American heavyweight Bryant Jennings in a bout that both men took on five days notice. The loss was unexpected, but he considered it a learning experience.

“The Jennings fight taught me that I had to be more patient and stick to my game plan,” said Byarm. “I wanted to impose my will on him but his defense and movement were very good and I didn’t make the adjustments my team discussed.”

Luckily, Byarm can prove that he’s amongst America’s top heavyweights when he challenges highly touted Magomed Abdusalamov at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV Friday, July 6 on ESPN 2’s Friday Night Fights. Like Jennings, Abdusalamov is yet to taste defeat, winning all 14 of his bouts by knockout. The 6’3 Russian’s last three opponents were a combined 34-1 and his most recent victory, a four round destruction of previously unbeaten Jason Pettaway, earned him the WBC USNBC title.

“He’s a decent fighter but I’ve seen a lot of flaws,” Byarm said of Abdusalamov. “I’m going to fight my fight and we’ve got a good game plan this time around. His record and knockouts don’t’ mean much to me because he hasn’t fought anybody of my caliber. He has punching power but I have punching power too. I know my will to win this fight is much higher than his. This will be my shot to show the world what I truly have to offer!”

The 10-round southpaw showdown between Byarm and Abdusalamov is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

Important Statement From The President Of The Malta Boxing Commission

Whilst the world wide media have been focused on the issues surrounding
the proposed Dereck Chisora versus David Haye in London on July 14th,
elsewhere in the World a not too dissimilar scenario has been unfolding on
the Islands of Malta.

Unlike in the case of Dereck Chisora or David Haye, where no criminal
charges have been instigated, former Commonwealth Champion Scott Dixon,
the subject of the drama unfolding in Malta, has been on bail since 2009
awaiting trial for the alleged importation and distribution of narcotics.

On receiving news that Mr. Dixon has been arrested for breaking his bail
conditions, Alexander Zammit, President of the Malta Boxing Commission,
today issued the following statement:

“The incorrigible former commonwealth boxing champ, Scott Dixon, is back
behind bars. Information supplied to the office of the Malta Boxing
Commission indicates that Dixon was arrested for breaking his bail
conditions.

Unconfirmed sources also informed us that Dixon's bail bond was withdrawn
before he was re-arrested.

Dixon is presently in Malta (where he has resided since 2005) awaiting
trial in connection over the alleged importation and attempted
distribution of around 500 Kilos of cannabis or resin cannabis, since
2009. He was eventually given provisional liberty against a bail bond of
over 30,000 Euros.

Hours before Dixon was arrested early on Saturday morning (19 May, 2012),
he was acting as a corner-man for the organisers of Malta's 'Prize Boxer',
an eight-men unsanctioned boxing tournament based on the 'Prize Fighter'
concept.

Sources at ringside place Dixon at the tournament into the early hours of
Saturday morning (from Friday night), well beyond the parameters
established in his bail conditions by the local courts.

This latest episode in the Dixon saga may have put paid to Dixon's
comeback plans. According to the German based 'World Boxing Union' Scott
Dixon was to take on Baker Barakat (champion) for his WBU
super-middleweight title on the 18th August in Pembroke, Malta.

Sources from within the WBU confirm that this bout is being sanctioned by
the German Boxing Board (BDB).

On the other hand - The BDB are presently condemning very strongly and
labeling as controversial a contest between David Haye and Dereck Chisora
at West Ham on July 14, sanctioned by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation
(LBF).

Just as Chisora and Haye do not hold a valid license with the BBBofC or
the BDB - neither does Scott Dixon hold a boxing license with the Malta
Boxing Commission (MBC). As a matter of fact he was refused a license by
the MBC until such time as the Maltese authorities either declared him
innocent of the charges against him or such charges are dropped.

Yet the BDB (according to the WBU) saw fit to sanction this Malta show and
one has to assume that if this show were to happen this would also be done
under a German Boxing License as Dixon's license was suspended by the
BBBofC before he took up residence in Malta.

Is this a case of two weights and two measures? - The BDB should never
have sanctioned an event involving Scott Dixon, especially since this is
being held in Malta.

In my opinion the proposed Barakat - Dixon fight is much more condemnable
than the Haye - Chisora fight.

If the Luxembourg Boxing Federation is to be condemned for supplying the
legality for the Haye - Chisora proposed fight, the Germans should also,
at the very least, be equally condemned over the Barakat - Dixon scheduled
fight.

Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbours', if your
own windows are glass.'”

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

AJJ INTERVIEWS TUNDE AJAYI

AJJ WATCHES OTUO SABA "1000 PUNCH COMBINATION"

" Anything in Life is POSSIBLE " Marcus Browne

" Anything in life is possible ". That is the attitude of a young 21 year old, 2012 Light Heavyweight ( 178 Lbs. ) Olympian runner up, Marcus Browne from Park Hill gym located in Staten Island, N.Y.

This homey is a member of the Cops N Kids program that is runned and supported of Pat Russo and the legendary trainer Teddy Atlas. Trained under the tuteledge of the the Stark family. The premier boxing family of Gary Stark Sr and his son Gary Stark Jr. Both respected boxers in thier own right. Can't go wrong there!!

This kid is a two time PAL boxing winner, two time Golden Gloves and now an Olympian contender. He's been boxing since age 8 , fundamentals taught by his father, also Golden Gloves Champ himself.

This young man has the looks , a beautiful smile, he's articulate, bright,. The whole Olympic deal for success!

But, most impressive of all to the viewers that were invited to Park Hill gym; located in the projects in Clinton area of Staten Island, where Marcus grew up. He showed us a spectacular

performance. With his trainer Gary Stark Sr. taking him through the paces, for , four rounds. He displayed he's a thinking boxer, focused on his trainers instructions; good leg movement and body movement , slips faints, rolls, and blocking, etc. Then the respected trainer Teddy Atlas stepped into the ring and took him another few rounds . The kid exhibited head movement, spinning and ducking. The whole package. Terrific!!

Upon completion of this exhibition his breathing was light, which showed his fine conditioning. He's top seed!!

This young man, Marcus Browne is someone to keep an eye on during the London games 2012.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Mikkel Kessler vs. Allan Green; The two combatants box for the vacant WBC silver championship title May 19th

Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions Brings a Night of Full Ko's to Plattduetsche Park Restaurant Franklin Square, New York

On a fight card promoted as "Bombs Away Long Island" despite losing it's main event when unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank's opponent couldn't make weight and undefeated Long Island banger Cletus Seldin's opponent had his own problems but the Bob Duffy Ring Promotions card done in association with Winner Takes All Productions still filled the bill.

Being bumped up into the main event Mastic, Shirley Long Island light heavyweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith Jr. continued his heavy handed ways recording his third straight stoppage disposing off Akron, Ohio's rugged James Denson in the opening stanza of their scheduled six rounder.

Smith, trained by the fighting Capobianco brother's Phil and Gerry used a patient approach setting up the shorter Denson with drilling jabs adding a looping right around Denson's high guard backing him to the corner for a volley of brutal power shots to both sides, up and down prompting referee Arthur Mercante Jr. to call it at 1:54 of round one.

Smith holding dynamite in both hands and always finding it hard to find opponents climbs to 10-1, 10Ko's with his only defeat coming after fighting almost three full rounds with a severely fractured jaw back August 2010. Denson drops to 5-9, 2Ko's.

In the co-feature Long Beach, Long Island unbeaten southpaw lightweight Michael "Lefty" Brooks held onto his zero tracking down Toledo, Ohio's roaming"Gladiator" Calvin Pritchard in the second round with drilling a well placed left to Pritchards midsection depositing him on the canvas for good at 2:59 of the second round.

Brooks who won a unanimous four round decision over Pritchard in their first meeting September 2010 advances to 7-0, 2Ko's while the winless Pritchard falls to 0-6.

Opening the action Queens, NY's featherweight Trevis Hall measured Brooklyn's debuting Nieem Harris in round one of their scheduled four rounder with long jabs until backing him to the ropes in round two for a well timed left hook to the temple right hand to the throat ending the action at 1:45 of round two. Hall improves to 201, 1Ko leaving Harris still in search of his first pro victory.

Garden City, NY welterweight Rich "Kid Brazil" Neves fought through the clutching grabbing style of Guyama, Puerto Rico's Jose Angel Ortiz finally breaking through with a drilling body shot dropping him to a knee ending the action at 0:57 of round four.

Fort Worth Texas 21 year old unbeaten light middleweight Skender Halili now fighting out of the Bronx, NY remained perfect stopping Tampa, Florida southpawBrian Meadows in two. Halili starting behind an educated jab floored Meadows with a clean lead right in round one methodically broke Meadows down with a concentrated body attack closing the show with a thudding left hook to the body at 1:31 of round two. Hali stays perfect at 5-0, 5Ko's as Meadows drops to 0-3-2.

Bellport, Long Island' cruiserweight Adam Willett returned to his winning ways quickly solving then disposing of Brooklyn, NY's unorthodox and overmatched late replacement Justin Warren with a heavy looping left at 1:40 of round one. Willett advances to 3-1-1, 1Ko as Warren dropping his hard matched pro debut heads back to the gym at 0-1.

Hicksville, Long Island amateur star welterweight Anthony Karparis converted his pro debut with a one sided pounding of Muskegon, Michigan's Cody "The Ghost" Osborne. The well tanned and conditioned Long Islander started fast using his superior speed and power softening up "The Ghost" with driving body shots then closing the show with a thunderous counter right at 2:14 of round one. Karparis off to a solid start at 1-0, 1Ko leaves Osborne winless at 0-2.
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Victor Conte statement about Andre Berto's positive drug test

I had absolutely nothing to do Andre Berto's positive drug test for nandrolone.

Andre enrolled in the VADA drug testing program in early 2012. While using my nutritional products and protocols Andre's blood and urine were randomly tested twice before his recent bicep injury and all tests were negative. After his positive test was revealed, Andre admitted that he recently took some supplements that were not provided by me and did so without my knowledge. It is possible that one these supplements was contaminated with trace amounts of nandrolone and caused his positive test result. My understanding is that an investigation is being conducted in an attempt to determine the culprit. I was the person who encouraged Andre to enroll in the VADA program and I will continue to encourage athletes to do so. There have been hundreds of nandrolone positive drug tests in the past that I believe were a result of contaminated supplements. Nandrolone is the longest lasting anabolic steroid known to man and therefore it is unlikely that any elite athlete would ever use it in and attempt to cheat. However, the strict liability rule makes an athlete responsible for whatever is in their body regardless of how it got there. I do my best to help athletes to make good choices, but unfortunately they do not always listen to my advice.

Victor Conte

Final Women Olympic quota places revealed

Final Women Olympic quota places revealed

Qinhuangdao, China, 19 May 2012 - Following the conclusion of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships Qinhuangdao 2012 in China, 25 boxers from the three Olympic women weight categories have qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Please note that each boxer's participation needs to be confirmed by its respective National Olympic Committee.

51kg
CONTINENT
QUOTA
COUNTRY
SURNAME
GIVEN NAMES
AFRICA
1
TUNISIA
RAHALI
Maroua
AMERICA
2
USA
ESPARZA
Marlen
VENEZUELA
MAGLIOCCO
Karlha Francesca
ASIA
2
CHINA
REN
Cancan
INDIA
HMANGTE
Chungneijang Mery Kom
EUROPE
3*
ENGLAND
ADAMS
Nicola Virginia
POLAND
MICHALCZUK
Karolina Anna
RUSSIA
SAVELYEVA
Elena
OCEANIA
1
NEW ZEALAND
FERNANDES
Siona
(*) The host nation quota is included. Thus the total number of qualified boxers in this weight category is 9.

60kg
CONTINENT
QUOTA
COUNTRY
SURNAME
GIVEN NAMES
AFRICA
1
TUNISIA
JOUINI
Rim
AMERICA
1
BRAZIL
DOS SANTOS ARAJUO
Adriana
ASIA
2
TAJIKISTAN
CHORIEVA
Mavzuna
KAZAKHSTAN
KHASSENOVA
Saida
EUROPE
3
IRELAND
TAYLOR
Katie
RUSSIA
OCHIGAVA
Sofya
ENGLAND
JONAS
Natasha Paula
OCEANIA
1
NEW ZEALAND
PRITCHARD
Alexis

75kg
CONTINENT
QUOTA
COUNTRY
SURNAME
GIVEN NAMES
AFRICA
1
NIGERIA
OGOKE
Edith Agu
AMERICA
2
BRAZIL
AMARAL FEITOSA
Roseli
USA
SHIELDS
Claressa Maria
ASIA
1
CHINA
LI
Jinzi
EUROPE
3
ENGLAND
MARSHALL
Savannah Rose Dee
AZERBAIJAN
VYSTROPOVA
Elena
RUSSIA
TORLOPOVA
Nadezda
OCEANIA
1
AUSTRALIA
FISCHER-RASMUSSEN
Naomi-Lee Ruth Millicent

SADAM “WORLDKID” ALI TO TAKE ON FRANKLIN GONZALEZ IN MAIN EVENT ON SATURDAY JUNE 2ND IN BROOKLYN‏

On Saturday night June 2^nd at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, Sadam Worldkid” Ali will take on Franklin Gonzalez in a scheduled ten round Welterweight bout that will be the main event of a big night of boxing that is promoted by Ali’s Worldkid Promotions.

This will be the 2008 U.S. Olympian’s Promotional debut.

Gonzalez of the Dominican Republic has a record of 15-9 with ten knockouts.

Gonzalez has faced some of the best Welterweights in the world so this will be a test to gage where the twenty-three year old Ali stacks up.

Gonzalez is coming off an impressive four round unanimous decision over the regarded Eddie Hyland (16-1) on January 28^th in Atlantic City.

Gonzalez has shared the ring with former world champion Luis Collazo as well as former world title challenger Dmitry Salita as well highly rated David Estrada, Antwone Smith and Danny O’Connor.

Ali of Brooklyn is perfect in his professional career as he has a record 14-0 with eight knockouts and that combined with his fan friendly style, is establishing himself as one of the best Welterweight prospects in the world.

He made a splashing pro debut on January 17^th, 2009 with a first round destruction over Ricky Thompson in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Ali has appeared on major shows at Foxwoods in Connecticut and the Prudential Center in Newark where he was co-featured on ESPN and has been highlighted on HBO

In his last bout, Ali traveled to Poland where scored a fifth round stoppage over Boris Berg as a chief supporting bout to the Vitali Klitschko – Tomasz Adamek world heavyweight title bout in front of over 45,000 fans.

This will be Ali’s first bout in his hometown of Brooklyn.

A terrific undercard is taking shape and topping it will be undefeated nineteen year old Eddie Gomez taking part in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

The Bronx based Jr. Middleweight has compiled a record of 8-0 with six knockouts and already has produced some breath taking performances.

Gomez is coming off a six round unanimous decision over thirteen fight veteran David Lopez on February 25^th.

Also seeing action in a six round Bantamweight bout will be one of New York’s top Prospects in Bantamweight Juan Dominguez (10-0, 7 KO’s) of Brooklyn. Dominguez will take on an opponent to be named.

Super Bantamweight Raul Lopez (6-1-1, 3 KO’s) of the Bronx will take part in a six round contest against an opponent to be named.

Cruiserweight Armin Mrkanovic (2-1, 1 KO) of Queens will take on debuting Daniel Pietch of Ohio in a four round bout.

Dinmukhamed Niyazov (1-0) of Staten Island will battle Omar Brown (1-3) of West Palm Beach, FL in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Jennifer Santiago of Brooklyn will make her pro debut against Mikayla Nebal (0-1) of Hillard, OH in a four round female Bantamweight bout

Ryan Ramaya (1-0) of Queens, NY will take on debuting Charlie Corona in a four round Super Bantamweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be undefeated Jr. Middleweight Steven Gamache (2-0, 1 KO) of New York takig on an opponent to be named in a four round bout.

Strikeforce : Broadcast Preview - Barnett, Cormier, Melendez, Thomson - SHOWTIME

Take a first look and the SHOWTIME's broadcast intro for the May 19th Strikeforce event before it airs! Get ready for a night of MMA action with Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier, Gilbert Melendez, and Josh Thomson.

JOSH BARNETT & DANIEL CORMIER GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL

Grand Prix finalist Josh Barnett (31-5), of Fullerton, Calif., tipped the scales at 248 pounds while his undefeated counterpart Daniel Cormier(9-0), of San Jose, weighed in at 238 pounds.

STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez (20-2), of San Francisco and rival Josh Thomson (19-4, 1 NC), of San Jose, both weighed in at 153 pounds for the 155-pound title fight, a rubber match in their three fight series. PHOTO CREDIT: ESTHER LIN/ SHOWTIME

Friday, May 18, 2012

LAWRENCE – MOLLO TITLE SHOWDOWN WITH BIG IMPLICATIONS TONIGHT ON GFL‏

Tonight a pivotal Heavyweight showdown will take place as WBC number-twelve rated Heavyweight Franklin “Ya Ya” Lawrence will battle “Merciless” Mike Mollo in a ten round main event of an eight bout card at Dover Downs.

The bout can be seen LIVE worldwide beginning at 7:30 PM Est. for $9.99 on www.gfl.tv by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Friday_Night_Fights/1487

The show will also be seen LIVE at 9:00 pm EST on Wealth TV (Check your cable listings)

Lawrence of Indianapolis, Indiana has a record 17-2-2 with twelve knockouts and his stopped five consecutive opponents such as Contenders Lance Whitaker, former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada and Jason Gavern that has catapulted to his lofty ranking.

Mollo, 20-3-1 with twelve knockouts of Oak Lawn, Illinois (Just outside Chicago) has faced top competition such as former world title challengers DaVarryl Williamson, Andrew Golota and Jameel McCline.

He has impressive second round knockouts over Art Binkowski and former Mike Tyson Conqueror Kevin McBride.

There is a lot on the line as the NABA title brings a top fifteen ranking between the WBA.

In the co-feature, Delaware’s favorite son Mike “No Joke” Stewart takes on battle tested Christopher “Kid Kayo” Fernandez in an eight round Welterweight bout.

Both guys have been in with the best of the world with Stewart (48-7-3, 25 KO’s) beating the likes of former world champion Terron Millett and former world title challengers Ivan Robinson & Ebo Elder while dropping bouts to world champions Ricky Hatton and Sharmba Mitchell.

Fernandez (19-15-1, 12 KO’s) has FOUGHT FOURTEEN UNDEFEATED FIGHTERS which includes world champions Paulie Malignaggi, Devon Alexander and Danny Garcia.

Fernandez will fight anybody at anytime and has showed he is capable. He is hungry for a signature win and his bout with Stewart could steal the show.

A second title fight on the bill will feature the NABF Female Featherweight bout between undefeated “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey and the always exciting Jackie Trivilino.

An evenly matched Jr. Welterweight tussle between popular Delaware fighter Ryan Belasco (16-5-3) and Maryland’s Tyrell Samuel (14-4-1, 6 KO’s).

Also making appearances will be former National Amateur champion in Jr. Lightweight Omar Douglas, undefeated Cruiserweight Lamont Singletary and undefeated Super Middleweight John Bowman.

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