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Two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham signs with Al Haymon
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Legendary Referee Mickey Vann To Officiate MBC’s Inaugural Scottish Event This Saturday
Legendary globe trotting Championship referee Mickey Vann will be making one of his shortest international journeys in a long while, this coming weekend, when he officiates the first Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) sanctioned event in Scotland, the Stewart Allan promoted event at the Rivals Gym in Wishaw on Saturday 25th Abril 2015.
Vann, who has been the MBC’s chief referee since 2013, has been officiating for close to forty years, the first bout he refereed was Eddie Smith versus Joe Jackson at the Anglo American Sporting Club in Manchester on the 11thOutubro 1976.
It would be some seven years later before Vann refereed his first domestic Championship bout, the BBBofC Central Area Featherweight Title fight between Steve Pollard and Steve Farnsworth at the Tiffany’s Nightclub in Hull on the 29th Março 1983.
Three years later Vann refereed his first International Championship contest, the Commonwealth Lightweight Title fight between Zimbabwe’s Langton Tinago and Australia’s Graeme Brooke at the Granada Studios in Manchester on 23rd Agosto 1986.
With numerous British, Commonwealth and European title contests under his belt on the 8th Junho 1990 Vann refereed his first World Championship bout, the WBC World Minimumweight title fight between Japan’s Hideyuki Ohashi and Thailand’s Napa Kiatwanchai in Tokyo, Japão.
To date Vann has refereed one hundred and forty three International, Inter-Continental and World title contests for the World Sanctioning Organisations, such as WBC, WBO, IBF, WBU etc as well as an even higher number of European, Comunidade, British and Irish domestic title fights during his eight hundred and eighty two bout career to date.
The most recent of these bouts being the WBO Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title fight between Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Russian Andry Knyazev, which took place in Kiev just last weekend.
In addition Vann has also judged one hundred and seventy three Championship contests since 1978, taking his officiating career total to an incredible one thousand and fifty five contests, sorry make that one thousand and fifty six contests if we include the upcoming event this weekend.
Shortly after returning from Kiev, the effervescent Vann spoke briefly about his career and the upcoming event he is to officiate in Scotland no sábado.
“What can I say I didn’t realise I’d refereed that many fights,
My most memorable fight would naturally be Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno at Cardiff Arms Park, that was history.
But have refereed so many memorable fights, where do I start, Shea Neary and Mickey Ward, now that was a great fight.
There’s some from years ago I can remember, like Jean-Marc Renard against Farid Benredjeb, oh what a war that was, they both ended up in hospital.
Another memorable fight was Cassius Boloyi against Phillip Ndou, It was a war, uma guerra absoluta
They were two South Africans but from different tribes, they wanted me to referee it, not a South African, which was very much appreciated.
I remember refereeing the WBC mandatory Lightweight title fight, between Leavander Johnson and Miguel Angel Gonzalez, in a bullring, which was an experience.
I refereed in America Jorge Paez and Angel Manfredy, that was a terrific fight, in fact refereed three or four times in America.
I think if you count them all I think I refereed in thirty nine different countries, I left school at seven and went back at thirteen and left again at fourteen and I didn’t know at that time that there were that many countries in the world. Eu não fiz, honestamente.
I just enjoy what I do, you know I’ve been to Russia, Argentina, Japão, all over, I just got back from Kiev.
People come up for photographs, even in Kiev, with Mickey the dancer and then they pretend they are you moving about, it’s lovely.
I pick out nothing really, I just pick out what has been the big fights that I’ve enjoyed.
I qualified as a star grade referee in 1978 and I’m still going, I’d done hundreds of fights by then, it’s not a job really, it’s just enjoyment as such.
I wasn’t a very good pro fighter, I was a pretty good amateur, I had sixty six fights as an amateur and lost nineteen, but you used to have three fights a day in the Championships, you fought in the morning, won that you fought in the afternoon and if you won that you fought at night to get through to the next round, in the Army Championships and the boys clubs sort of thing, that’s what we all did.
As a pro I have fourteen fights but I lost nine, but I enjoyed it, I’m glad I turned pro and I’m glad I fought, I’m glad I fought amateur and pro and I missed it when I retired and I wanted to do something and my manager suggested I referee, I wanted to coach but Tommy Miller, my manager said to me ‘Jesus Mick what could you teach anyone’, so he said to me you want to be a referee, so I put in for it and it took me two years and I qualified.
I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and some times have been better than others, in fact they used to hate me in Scotland, they thought I hated the Scots. I heard this on the radio many times.
Alex Morrison will tell you, he thought I was hater of Scotsmen, Eu não estava, just they never seemed to get the verdict from me, so it’s quite ironic that neste sábado it’s the Scottish promoter and the Scottish boxers that asked for me for this show.
I’ve always had great fun there and my all time favourite fighter is a Scotsman, Ken Buchanan, so it’s really nice that they want me to be there for the first MBC sanctioned event there, Mal posso esperar. ”
Mickey Vann will be the referee for both the Sandy Robb versus Mathew Ellis and Scott Allan versus Isaac Quaye that co-headline the Stewart Allan (Rivais Promotions) event at the Rivals Gym in Wishaw, Escócia no sábado 25th Abril 2015.
Os ingressos custam £ 30 e £ 40 estão disponíveis a partir de qualquer dos pugilistas que participam, ou ligue Stewart em 07711 725257.
Aprovadores para este evento será uma cortesia da Comissão de Boxe Malta (MBC) – Para mais informações sobre a Comissão de Boxe Malta por favor, vá para:
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International knockout artists Cheick Kongo and Alexander Volkov clash on June 26 in headlining bout of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov”
Fácil Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real e @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 no @KansasStarArena em junho 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) e ex-Bellator MMA World Heavyweight Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junho 26.
The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maio.
The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Banheiro “O natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Palmadinha “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi-se (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.
Card principal da noite vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.
Ataques adicionais serão anunciados em breve.
Os ingressos para “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” que começam em apenas $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, Atualmente disponível em Ticketmaster.com.
Kongo, um 6-foot-4 francês, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. Um campeão do mundo em tempo múltipla em kickboxing, Kongo agora se concentra exclusivamente em MMA e construiu uma 4-2 registro sob a bandeira Bellator MMA. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”
The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. Na sua 24 vitórias na carreira, Volkov has scored 17 por nocaute.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Sexta-feira, Junho 26, Kanas Estrela Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Luta Característica Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi-se (18-2)
Fácil Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real e @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 no @KansasStarArena em junho 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) e ex-Bellator MMA World Heavyweight Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junho 26.
The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maio.
The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Banheiro “O natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Palmadinha “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi-se (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.
Card principal da noite vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.
Ataques adicionais serão anunciados em breve.
Os ingressos para “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” que começam em apenas $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, Atualmente disponível em Ticketmaster.com.
Kongo, um 6-foot-4 francês, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. Um campeão do mundo em tempo múltipla em kickboxing, Kongo agora se concentra exclusivamente em MMA e construiu uma 4-2 registro sob a bandeira Bellator MMA. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”
The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. Na sua 24 vitórias na carreira, Volkov has scored 17 por nocaute.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Sexta-feira, Junho 26, Kanas Estrela Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Luta Característica Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi-se (18-2)
BOXING HALL OF FAMER JOE CALZAGHE TO SERVE AS GUEST ANALYST FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE TV FIGHT CARD AT UIC PAVILION TAKING PLACE FRIDAY, Abril 24 IN CHICAGO
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John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS LEADS TO LONG-AWAITED REMATCH
Lewiston, Maine (Abril 21, 2015) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF), Número um promoção luta regional da América, vai realizar suas XVIII mistas-de artes marciais (MMA) evento, “NEF XVIII: Feito na América,” em Sábado, Junho 13, 2015 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine. Hoje cedo, the promotion announced that NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8) vai se reunir Banheiro “First Class” Raio (2-7) on the card in a non-title bout at a weight of 150-pounds.
Boyington and Raio first met in February 2014 em “NEF XII” em Lewiston. Boyington dominated the early moments with his striking. Coming towards the end of the first round, Raio would take Boyington’s back and apply a rear-naked choke on the mat. The future lightweight champion waved his hand in the air, a signal which referee Jimmy Bickford took to indicate Boyington’s submission. Bickford stopped the bout and awarded the fight to Raio, drawing an immediate protest from Boyington who stated he was waving to his fans in the crowd as a sign that he was not in danger.
Nos dias que se seguiram, a heated debate would rage on social media over the controversial finish to the fight. Both fighters, boasting arguably the two largest fan bases in all of New England, were at the center of an epic war of words between their respective supporters. It seemed as though everyone had an opinion, and the entire state of Maine was split.
“Things were crazy that week after the bout,” recalled NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “Our Facebook page was flooded with comments and private messages. Everybody and their mother was weighing in. It’s probably the most controversial moment in NEF history. Fans have been asking us for over a year when the rematch would happen. The time has finally come, Junho 13 em Lewiston!”
Boyington would go on to have a highly successful finish to 2014, winning not one but two regional MMA titles, including the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Championship. He would also win his professional boxing debut at NEF’s inaugural boxing event in October 2014. Boyington has, de fato, won four of his last five since the Raio loss.
“This fight is solely about redemption and giving the fans what they have been wanting to see,” stated Boyington when reached for comment. “Sometimes you have to step outside of what is best for you in this sport and entertain and that’s what I’m doing. I like a challenge—the biggest challenge—and that time will come, but for now, its about showing people what was about to happen last time and I can still show I’m three-levels above him by making the statement I’m about to embark on. I’m done with mishaps in that cage. I’m seizing every opportunity and will not let something slip again. Mark my words, its about to get real in my fight.”
Raio is coming off two losses in a row to his archrival, Derek Shorey (2-1), including one defeat earlier this month at “XVII NEF.” In need of a win, the founder of First Class MMA may now be more determined than ever to return to the NEF cage.
“I know this is a fight that I want, Bruce wants, and a lot of MMA fans have asked for,” stated Raio when reached for comment. “I look forward to fighting Bruce. Hopefully when the fight is over, there will be no controversy.”
Próximo evento de MMA do NEF, “NEF XVIII: Feito na América” dará origem a partir do Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine em junho 13, 2015. Os ingressos para “NEF XVIII” começam em apenas $25 e já estão à venda no www.TheColisee.com ou ligando para o escritório de caixa em Colisee207.783.2009 X 525. Para mais informações sobre as atualizações de cartões de eventos e de luta, por favor visite o site da promoção no www.NewEnglandFights.com. Além, você pode assistir a vídeos no NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, segui-los no Twitternefights e juntar-se ao grupo no Facebook oficial "New England Lutas".
Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra
Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar os eventos de alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs do Maine tanto. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.
CZ53 esta sexta-feira – CZ52 Highlight Video
Turco Prospect Ozgul definido para confronto final em Londres com Miekle em 2 de maio
Onder Ozgul, candidato aos pesos-pesados invicto da Champions TKO Gym, está prestes a fazer sua quinta saída profissional em apenas algumas semanas, quando ele enfrenta a divertida Jody Meikle, de Scunthorpe, em um concurso de seis rodadas, sobre as promoções de Mark Lyons e Billy James-Elliott Wise Guys evento LORDS OF THE RING no York Hall em Londres no sábado 2nd Maio 2015.
Ozgul, construiu uma boa reputação, como um boxeador seriamente duro e intransigente, ao longo do último ano ou mais, seguinte vitórias de primeira classe sobre os gostos de Dmitrij da Lituânia Kalinovskij, De Bighton Iain Jackson, Da Lituânia Remigijus Ziausys e, mais recentemente, sobre grande perfuração da República Checa, Karel Horejsek.
Com um estilo de boxe e abordagem estranhamente semelhante a de um certo ‘Ferro’ Mike Tyson, não deve ser surpresa que os fãs turcos de Ozgul tenham apelidado seu homem de ‘Little Mike’, um nome que os fãs britânicos que o viram em ação começaram a adotar também.
Deixando isso de lado, A determinação de Ozgul pode ser testada poderosamente por Miekle, que da última vez marcou um empate sólido contra o brigão do Portsmouth, Sam Couzens, nenhuma surpresa nisso, já que o homem de Lincolnshire não só gosta de uma festinha de lesma dos pés à cabeça, mas também tem uma tendência travessa muito divertida.
Falando na famosa Champions TKO Gym em Hackney, Ozgul falou brevemente sobre o confronto que se aproximava com o homem que eles chamam de "O Animador".
“Estou feliz por estar lutando contra um seis rounder, Eu ficaria feliz se fosse um oito, Eu treino por doze rounds, então seis é fácil para mim.
A forma como vemos isso é se você pode correr uma maratona, então correr uma meia maratona é fácil, é por isso que trabalhamos tanto na academia, então é fácil no ringue.
Minha última luta eu treinei forte, Também treinei por doze rodadas, o oponente era forte e durável, mas ainda assim foi uma luta fácil para mim.
Será o mesmo na próxima semana, Eu estarei pronto para qualquer coisa que Jody Meikle trouxer, Disseram que Jody é durona, bom, isso significa que teremos uma luta muito boa.
Estou muito feliz que meu irmão Siar lutou pelo título em maio 2nd e ainda mais feliz por estar lutando na eliminatória de sua luta pelo título e espero que todos saiam e nos dêem todo o apoio.
Quero agradecer meus patrocinadores e todos os fãs que vêm e apoiam a mim e meu irmão (Super peso meio-médio Siar Ozgul), Obrigado por nos apoiar, em Maio 2nd você não ficará desapontado, Eu estarei lutando no meu melhor. ”
Onder Ozgul contra Jody Meikle se apresenta na eliminatória de Siar Ozgul - Matt Scriven MBC Internacional luta pelo título Welterweight que encabeça o Mark Lyons & Billy James-Elliott para Wise Guys Promoções senhores do evento ANEL, que tem lugar no Salão York em Bethnal Green, Londres no sábado 2ndMaio 2015.
Aprovadores para este evento será uma cortesia da Comissão de Boxe Malta (MBC) -www.maltaboxingcommission.com
Ingressos ao preço £ 35 (Mesas Padrão) e £ 65 (Ringside) estão disponíveis a partir de qualquer dos lutadores que participam, on-line emwww.tkoboxoffice.com ou ligue para a linha de bilhete TKO no 07960 850645
ANDRE DIRRELL AND JAMES DEGALE TO MEET IN EXCITING SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAIO 23 FROM AGGANIS ARENA IN BOSTON LIVE ON NBC & NBCSN
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