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Ringside Report by Gianluca Di Caro
เมื่อวันศุกร์ ตอนเย็น, เพียงแค่ 24 hours before local hero Tony Bellew’s showdown with David Haye, Merseyside fight fans turned out in force for a little pugilistic aperitif at Hanger 34 in Liverpool for an event hosted by local promoter Kyle Gallagher.
Boy oh boy were they in for a cracking night of boxing to whet the appetite for the big fight, as in terms of action and drama the fights themselves were quite possibly not that far off being on par with those from the 02 in London the following night.
Heading up the event was local unbeaten prospect Dayle Gallagher, in action against Northern Ireland’s Michael Kelly, however as the Liverpool lad had elected to open up the professional element of the show, for a change I’m starting the report from the first fight rather than last.
Right from the off Gallagher took centre ring and began to pressure his more experienced opponent. Kelly though used his vast experience to good effect to contain the fast starting scouser.
As the round progressed opportunities arose for Gallagher to let rip with some cracking body-shots, Kelly though is well schooled defensively wise, which prevented the young prospect getting too many opportunities before the end of the round.
Round two was a much more open affair, so much so that there was some great toe-to-toe action, much to the delight of the assembled crowd.
Gallagher started to get into a good flow in the third, often backing Kelly up before letting rip with short sharp flurries to body and head. The Irishman held his ground and comfortably boxed his way out of trouble on numerous occasions.
More of the same in the fourth, albeit being fought at higher pace compared to the earlier rounds, Gallagher backing Kelly up before letting rip with combinations to body and head, as before Kelly countered with good effect.
With the fans egging their man on, the pace in the final minute or so was nothing short of frenetic, with both men landing some seriously heavy shots as they slugged it out.
After four highly entertaining rounds, it was Dayle Gallagher’s hand held aloft by Referee Matt Scriven, ที่ได้คะแนนการแข่งขัน 40-37.
Following Gallagher-Kelly see local lad Jonny McConville making his professional debut against Northern Ireland’s Phil Townley.
สิ่งที่การต่อสู้, McConville really was impressive in his controlled approach, taking the fight to the Irishman and dictating the proceedings for much of the time.
Considering it was his debut pro contest, the youngster had the confidence to showcase his skills to great effect, throughout the fight McConville was able to cut off the ring in style before landing some classy combinations as well as some seriously big shots.
Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t all one way traffic, Townley is always game for a good scrap and was more than happy to trade shots, landing some crackers of his own, but it was the young Liverpool lad that was definitely in control.
Townley got cut from a big punch late in the third, which seemed to ignite the blue touch paper for the young Merseysider, who noticeably stepped up the pace.
In the final round McConville kept up the pressure, backing his opponent up on numerous occasions before letting rip with big shots, followed by some classy combinations.
In the final thirty seconds of so of the round McConville stepped up the pace once more and backed the Irishman onto the ropes before letting rip with a torrent of power shots, Townley struggled to counter so opted to cover up, with no counter punches in sight from the Irishman, referee Matt Scriven had no option but to step in and stop the fight on the two minute and forty five second mark.
Next up was the highly anticipated Heavyweight bout between Sean Turner (1-0-0) and Belfast’s debuting Ryan Kilpatrick.
What a cracking contest, for as long as it lasted that is, both lads went to war right from the opening bell. The crowd were on their feet as the big men went toe-to-toe, each letting rip with a salvo of powerful exocets.
As the clock edged towards the second minute, Turner found the slightest of openings, stepped back a touch and let rip with a massive shot to the body to send the big Irishman to the deck. Amazingly Kilpatrick managed to get back to his feet before the count concluded.
Right from the restart Turner went on the attack, letting rip with further big shots, the final salvo producing a pin point accurate massive shot to the oblique that sent Kilpatrick to the canvas for a second time.
Unfortunately no matter how hard the Irishman tried to get up in time to beat the count again, he just couldn’t do it, leaving referee Matt Scriven no option but to wave off the contest on the one minute and twenty six second mark of the first round.
Side note on this bout, both men really did excel, the quality of the shortened fight was nothing short of sensational. I for one can’t wait to see both fighters in action again and hopefully in the future against each other once more.
The final fight of the night see unbeaten Craig Kennerdale in action against the highly entertaining and experienced Irishman Marty Kayes.
Right from the off Kayes went on the front foot, taking the fight to his younger opponent. The savvy Irishman then proceeded to make life as difficult as possible for Kennerdale.
Kennerdale responded well and as the round unfolded managed to get himself on equal ground, which wasn’t easy as Kayes kept digging into his well stocked locker for shots, and let’s say entertaining ‘professional’ moves, to throw a spanner in the works and disrupt the Merseysider’s game plan.
As the second round progressed Kennerdale began to turn the tables on the Irishman, showing Kayes that he too has a well stocked bag of tricks and clever moves, so much so that for long periods of time he was able to keep the wily Irishman on the back foot.
มากขึ้นจากเดิมในไตรมาสที่สาม, however the forth was a much closer fought affair, with the upper hand being equally shared between the two protagonists throughout the round.
After four highly entertaining, action packed rounds Referee Matt Scriven scored the contest 40-38 in favour of Craig Kennerdale.
Top class event featuring closely matched all action fights, what more could anyone ask for, as such plaudits to promoter Kyle Gallagher for hosting what can only be described as the perfect prelude, for the Merseyside fans that is, ahead of the impending big London fight night.
Select American stars to take Japanese wrestlers in first-time New York dual meet; Youth Wrestlers and High School Wrestlers take The Mat; Benefit Celebration Follows
นิวยอร์ก - Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling announced today that the men’s and women’s national wrestling teams of the United States and Japan will square off in New York City’s Times Square on วันพุธ, พฤษภาคม 17 in the seventh annual wrestling celebration. This year’s event will take place in Times Square’s Duffy Square (ระหว่าง 46thและ 47th streets). Competitors for Team USA, which will include members of the 2016 Olympic team as well as other elite stars, and their Japanese opponents will be announced in the coming weeks.
"We welcome our friends and colleagues from Japan to help us spread the word and once again make history with our event in Times Square,” said Beat the Streets Chairman of the Board Mike Novogratz. “We have worked with many nations in our goodwill mission for young people over the years, but bringing both the men’s and women’s elite wrestlers from Japan here for this dual meet will be a unique experience for all, with every dollar helping further our mission of growing the sport of wrestling in New York City across the country and around the world, from the grassroots on up.”
ใน 2013, the event dubbed “The Rumble on the Rails,” was hosted in historic Grand Central Terminal and featured dual meets between Team USA, รัสเซียและอิหร่าน. Playing an important role in the international Keep Olympic Wrestling effort, this historic wrestling event gained international media coverage and helped wrestling retain its status on the Olympic Games program.
The world-class competition has been hosted in Times Square five previous times. ใน 2011, the United States defeated World Champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. ใน 2012, another U.S. vs. Russia dual meet was held in Times Square, along with the U.S. Olympic Team Wrestle-off for the 60 kg/132 lbs. position on the U.S. Olympic Team in men’s freestyle. ใน 2014, Team USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3. ใน 2015, “Salsa in the Square” featured a meeting between Team USA and Team Cuba in the three Olympic styles, held shortly after the historic change in USA and Cuban political relations. Last year the US met Iran in a dual meet in Times Square as a preview to the 2016 โอลิมปิกเกมส์.
This will be the eighth straight year in which a major international-style wrestling competition will be hosted as part of the Beat the Streets Benefit activities. ใน 2010, an all-star challenge featuring top U.S. wrestlers was held on the USS Intrepid, เรือบรรทุกเครื่องบินเทียบท่าทางฝั่งตะวันตกของแมนฮัตตัน.
Top Beat the Streets youth wrestlers will take the mat showcasing their skills in exhibition matches beginning at 3:00 p.m. to kick off the NYC Benefit. For the second straight year, the Benefit will feature the PSAL Girls Freestyle Dual Meet Championships finals, showcasing the two top New York City girl’s freestyle wrestling high school teams from the spring girl’s freestyle season. Then it’s Team USA vs. Japan at 6:00 p.m. with video highlights and special guest appearances followed by the Beat the Streets Benefit Celebration.
Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased at www.btsny.org หรือ 212.245.6570 หรือโดยการส่งอีเมล beatthestreets@
The Benefit Celebration will follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets (รถไฟฟ้า) raise significant funds to further its mission. ไม่ว่าจะเป็นตู้เซฟ, ทางออกที่สร้างสรรค์สำหรับเยาวชนในเมืองของเรา, ต่อสู้กับโรคอ้วนในวัยเด็ก, เพิ่มขีดความสามารถของผู้หญิง, หรือรวมชาติทั้งหมด, wrestling teaches persistence, การอุทิศ, and the value of working hard to achieve one’s goals and creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS currently serve over 3,000 นักเรียน - นักกีฬาทุกปี.
Beat the Streets Wrestling Schedule
In New York City, พฤษภาคม 17, 2017
3:00 p.m. – Beat the Streets Youth Exhibition Matches between 46th and 47th Streets
4:45 p.m. – New York City Girl’s Freestyle Dual Meet Championships Finals between 46th and 47th Streets
6:00 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Team USA vs. Team Japan between 46th and 47th Streets
Followed by Benefit Celebration
เกี่ยวกับ Beat the Streets
ภารกิจของ Beat the Streets คือการพัฒนาศักยภาพของเยาวชนในเมืองอย่างเต็มที่และเพื่อเสริมสร้างวัฒนธรรมของมวยปล้ำในเมืองนิวยอร์ก. BTS ทำงานโดยตรงกับ New York City Department of Education ในความร่วมมือระหว่างภาครัฐและเอกชนเพื่อนำกีฬามวยปล้ำที่เปลี่ยนแปลงชีวิตมาสู่ 3,000 นักกีฬานักเรียนในนิวยอร์กซิตี้เพื่อช่วยให้พวกเขาบรรลุเป้าหมายส่วนบุคคลและนักกีฬา. ผ่านการทำงานของโปรแกรมมวยปล้ำในโรงเรียนระดับกลางและสูงในห้าเมือง, BTS และ DOE จัดให้มีตู้เซฟ, บรรยากาศเชิงบวกที่เยาวชนที่ด้อยโอกาสและเสี่ยงสามารถเรียนรู้บทเรียนชีวิตที่สำคัญของการกัดฟัน, ความรับผิดชอบส่วนบุคคลและการทำงานเป็นทีม, สมรรถภาพทางกายและโภชนาการ, และการเรียนรู้ตลอดชีวิต. เป้าหมายของการอุปถัมภ์ที่แข็งแกร่ง, นักกีฬานักเรียนรอบรู้ถูกส่งผ่านการฝึกสอน, โปรแกรมหลังเลิกเรียน, การฝึกอบรมทักษะชีวิต, และค่ายฤดูร้อน. ข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมสามารถพบได้ที่ www.btsny.org.
เกี่ยวกับ USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling เป็นองค์กรปกครองแห่งชาติสำหรับกีฬามวยปล้ำในสหรัฐอเมริกาและ, เป็นเช่นนี้, เป็นตัวแทนของคณะกรรมการโอลิมปิกแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกาและ United World Wrestling, สหพันธ์มวยปล้ำนานาชาติ. ง่ายดาย, สหรัฐอเมริกามวยปล้ำเป็นองค์กรกลางที่พิกัดโปรแกรมมวยปล้ำสมัครเล่นในประเทศและการทำงานเพื่อสร้างความสนใจและมีส่วนร่วมในโปรแกรมเหล่านี้. มันจบลงแล้ว 220,000 สมาชิกทั่วประเทศ, เด็กชายและเด็กหญิง, ชายและหญิงทุกวัย, เป็นตัวแทนของกีฬาทุกระดับ. Its president is James Ravannack, และกรรมการบริหารคือ Rich Bender. สามารถดูข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมได้ที่ TheMat.com
นิวยอร์ก (มีนาคม 5, 2017) – CBS was the No. 1 network in prime time ในวันเสาร์ที่ คืน, according to Nielsen overnight ratings, with the live broadcast of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, นำเสนอโดย Premier Boxing Champions. The broadcast, which was produced by SHOWTIME Sports, featured a welterweight world championship unification fight between undefeated champions Keith Thurman (อัลเบียน) and Danny Garcia (WBC). Thurman won a close split decision to unify the belts.
The broadcast earned a 2.2 rating from 9 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. และ, ขึ้น 22% over the previous June 25, 2016 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast featuring Keith Thurman vs. Shawn พอร์เตอร์ (1.8 rating).
*Full data including viewership for the boxing broadcast on CBS will be available in the coming days.
BOXING DETAILS:
คี ธ เธอร์แมน (28-0, 22 คอส) of Clear Water, ฟลอริด้า, defeated Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 คอส) of Philadelphia via split decision to become the Unified Welterweight World Champion. The main event aired live on CBS and took place at Barclays Center, บ้าน BROOKLYN มวย™.
The broadcast was produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for the CBS Television Network. The event was held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, นิวยอร์ก, before a record-setting crowd of 16,533, the largest crowd for a boxing event in that arena.
The close fight, which was only the third time undefeated champions came together to unify the 147-pound division, was scored 116-112 เธอร์แมน, 115-113 Thurman and 115-113 การ์เซีย.
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จูเลีย Budd (10-2) พ่ายแพ้ Marloes Coenen (23-8) TKO ผ่าน (เจาะ) ที่ 2:42 รอบสี่
คำคม: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. เมื่อฉันเป็น 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “ดังนั้น, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.”
“Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. “This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.”
เฟอร์นันโดกอนซาเล (26-14) พ่ายแพ้ แบรนดอน Girtz (14-6) ผ่านการตัดสินใจเป็นเอกฉันท์ (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)
Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen คืนนี้, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” อนซาเลซกล่าวว่า. “I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, ฉันต้องการ อันเดรย์ Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with ดักลาสลิมา next.”
จัสตินนกกระจิบ (13-2) พ่ายแพ้ Roman Pizzolato (8-9) ผ่านญัตติ (สามเหลี่ยมแขน) ที่ 2:35 ในรอบหนึ่ง
Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. แต่, สำหรับฉัน, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. “They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.”
ราฟาเอล Lovato จูเนียร์. (5-0) พ่ายแพ้ Charles Hackman (4-5) via TKO at 0:13 ในรอบหนึ่ง
Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. กล่าว. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.
Preliminary Card Results/Photos:
จัสตินแพตเตอร์สัน (9-1) พ่ายแพ้ Jason Witt (7-4) via TKO at 0:13 รอบสาม
กาเบรียล Holloway (6-5) พ่ายแพ้ อเล็กซิส Dufresne (6-3) via TKO at 2:53 ในรอบสอง
Emily Ducote (5-2) พ่ายแพ้ Katy Collins (6-2) ผ่านญัตติ (ด้านหลังเปลือยเปล่าสำลัก) ที่ 4:53 ในรอบหนึ่ง
Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) พ่ายแพ้ Treston Thomison (10-5) ผ่านการตัดสินใจเป็นเอกฉันท์ (30-26, 30-27 2x)
โค Pfister (13-6-1) พ่ายแพ้ Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) ผ่านญัตติ (ด้านหลังเปลือยเปล่าสำลัก) ที่ 4:04 ในรอบหนึ่ง
Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him คืนนี้. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”
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