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Amateur MMA, mixed martial arts, New England Fights

RUBBER MATCH WILL FEATURE THE RETURN OF POPULAR ATHLETE

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Lewiston, Maine (February 12, 2015) – New England Fights (NEF), America’s number-one regional fight promotion, returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on April 11, 2015 with its seventeenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event.  Earlier today, the company announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the fight card.  “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (1-1) will meet the returning John “First Class” Raio (2-6) in a “rubber match” at a fight weight of 150-pounds.

 

Shorey won the last meeting between the two at “NEF XIV” last September via first-round submission.  He gained revenge for a submission loss suffered at the hands of Raio when the pair had fought as amateurs two years earlier.  The “NEF XIV” bout was promoted as a retirement match for Raio who had decided to step away from active competition to focus on his family and gym First Class MMA in Topsham, Maine.  Raio says that he has now found the balance in his life to return to the NEF MMA cage.

 

“I retired from fighting last September because I wanted to spend more time with my family,” said Raio.  “They were really supportive during my career and I owed it to them.   I have found a balance with my new job at BIW.  I am able to train, spend time with my family and operate my gym each day.  I love MMA and never stopped training.  I was not happy with the way my last fight ended and when the opportunity to compete against Derek Shorey again presented itself, I couldn’t turn it down.  The idea to fight Derek came from a post on FB that Ben Raven made on Matt Denning’s page a few months ago.  Derek seemed interested in a rubber match. After getting support from my family, I contacted Matt Petersen and he matched us up.”

 

The two previous bouts between Shorey and Raio had been agreed to at the featherweight limit of 145-pounds.  Shorey feels he will have an advantage due to the 150-pound catchweight where he will have to cut very little or even no weight at all.

 

“I’m excited to fight John again,” exclaimed Shorey.  “There’s almost no weight to cut for a fight at 150, so I’ll be fighting him at full strength, and ultimately as the best version of myself that I’ve ever known.  I’m very confident that I will be in the best shape of my life, and due to recent personal events, I think I’m a little colder now than I’ve ever been.  Training at Young’s  MMA in Bangor as often as I can, being a single parent now, will also drastically improve my game, in every aspect of the sport.  John is a really good wrestler and a lot stronger than me, but no one has ever seen what I know I’m capable of, and I plan to change that.”

 

NEF’s next MMA event, “NEF XVII,” is scheduled to take place onApril 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.  Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-7) will defend the NEF MMA Lightweight Title against number-one contender Jamie Harrison (5-1).  In addition, Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) meets Dennis Olson (12-7) in a welterweight contest.  Tickets for “NEF XVII” start at just $25 and are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525.  For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

 

About New England Fights

 

New England Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events promotions company. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.

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DOMINIC “TROUBLE” BREAZEALE RETURNS TO THE RING ON MARCH 7TH AT MGM GRAND ARENA

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Upland, California (February 12, 2015)  -Top U.S. Heavyweight prospect Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale (13-0, 12 KO’s) returns to the ring next month in one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year. The “Premier Boxing Champions” series kicks off its inaugural series March 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada on prime-time NBC, and Breazeale is scheduled to be featured on the under card of the Thurman vs. Guerrero and Broner vs. Molina Jr. main-events.
Graphics c/o Bruce Halstead

The last time Breazeale was showcased on NBC is when he participated in the 2012 London Games representing the United States of America in the Super Heavyweight division. Breazeale, who is fresh off of a first-round knockout of his opponent this past December, is ready to return to the ring and is grateful to be a part of history with the sport of boxing returning to prime-time television.

 

Taking a break from training camp out of the Cross Roads Boxing Club in Ontario, California, Breazeale stated the following; “This is a great opportunity for me and I’m truly thankful for it.  I know that I am on the fast track to the Heavyweight world title and I’m always preparing myself in the gym physically and mentally for my next bout.  I have been in camp full-time for about 3 weeks now and I am feeling great.”

 

“When I was told that my advisor Al Haymon was creating the Premier Boxing Champions series and that it would be aired on prime-time television, I was truly excited about it. To be able to showcase my talents on that kind of platform is a great opportunity and I hope I can capture the respect of boxing fans just like Muhammad Ali did”, Breazeale said.

 

Tickets for this amazing night of boxing can purchased at www.mgmgrand.com and are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50.

 “Here Comes Trouble!“

 

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2005 Fight of the Year: Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo I To air Sunday night, Feb. 15 on FIGHT NETWORK USA

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NEW YORK (Feb. 11, 2015) – The 2005 Fight of the Year, featuring Diego “Chico” Corrales versus Jose Luis “El Terrible” Castillo, will air this Sunday night (Feb. 15) on Fight Network USA from 11:00-12:00 p.m. ET as part of its Banner: Best of the Decade series.

 

Fight Network is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to 24/7 coverage, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available in the U.S. on Cablevision in parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Texas-based Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, as well as on Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland. Fight Network is also on Roku set top boxes throughout America, and streaming live on website KlowdTV.com.

 

Corrales vs. Castillo I, held May 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, was an epic World Boxing Organization (WBO)/World Boxing Council (WBC) unification fight between a pair of world lightweight champions.

 

Corrales (39-2), who died seven years ago in a motorcycle accident, was dropped twice by Corrales (52-6-1) in the 10th round. Corrales got up off the canvas and he soon connected with a perfect right hand that seriously hurt Castillo. Corrales quickly finished the show as referee Tony Weeks halted the action with Castillo trapped on the ropes, eating a barrage of unanswered punches. Corrales won by technical knockout in a spectacular comeback.

 

To a degree, Castillo got his revenge five months later by knocking out against Corrales in the fourth round, although Castillo came in overweight and no titles were at stake.

 

KOTV Boxing Weekly, covering all of the latest news in professional boxing by featuring full recent fights and highlights, starts Sunday’s entertaining night of boxing at7:30 p.m. ET on Fight Network USA.

 

Ultimate Classic Boxing follows between 8-9 p.m. ET with a middleweight fight between hometown favorite Charley Joseph (32-1-1) and Milo Savage (39-33-8) in their April 25, 1956 fight at Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. Joseph won a 10-round split decision.

 

Also airing this Sunday evening on Fight Network USA, commending at 9:00 p.m. ET, is a fight from July 6, 2013 in Lazio, Italy, in which local hero Silvio “El Barbaro” Branco (62-11-3), a two-time world light heavyweight champion, defeated former European titlist Juho Haapaja (20-3-1), of Finland, by a 10-round technical decision for the vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title.

 

Demand Fight Network if your cable or satellite provider doesn’t offer it!
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Carl Frampton to defend IBF Super Bantamweight title against top ranked Chris Avalos on Saturday, February 28 live on AWE

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San Diego, CA – February 11, 2014 – On Saturday afternoon, February 28, Carl Frampton will make the 1st defense of the IBF Super Bantamweight title when he takes on mandatory challenger Chris Avalos in a bout that can be seen live and exclusively in the United States on AWE–A Wealth of Entertainment

The card will originate from the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is promoted by Cyclone Promotions.

“We are very excited to bring this great  title bout to the American fans,” said AWE President, Charles Herring.
“We televised Frampton’s last bout with Martinez and it was an excellent fight. Avalos is the number-one contender and we know he is eager to bring the belt back to the United States.”
IBF Super Bantamweight champion Carl Frampton
Frampton of Belfast has a perfect record of 19-0 with 13 knockouts and won the title on September 6 when he defeated reigning champion Kiko Martinez with a 12-round unanimous decision.  That bout was televised exclusively on AWE.

The 27 year-old Frampton is a former Celtic champion.  He won the Commonwealth title with a 4th round stoppage over Mark Quon.  He defended the title with wins over Kris Hughes (15-1), and Prosper Ankrah (18-2).  He won the IBF Intercontinental title with a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Raul Hirales and then stopped former world champion Steve Molitor (34-2) in 6 rounds.

Frampton won the European title with a 9th round stoppage over Martinez and made one title defense over Jeremy Parodi (35-1-1).

After a 2nd round stoppage win over Hugo Cazarez, Frampton captured the coveted world title on September 6.

Avalos of Lancaster, California has a record of 25-2 with 19 knockouts.
Number-one ranked contender Chris Avalos

The 25 year-old turned professional in 2008 with a 3rd round stoppage over Juan Guerrero (1-0).  He stayed undefeated for his first 16 bouts with wins over Constancio Alvarado (1-0-2), Christian Cruz (3-0), Andre Wilson (11-2-1) and Jose Nieves (17-1-3).

He won the WBO NABO Bantamweight title with a 2nd round stoppage over Jhon Alberto Medina.

Avalos captured the WBO Intercontinental & NABA USA Super Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Khabir Suleymanov (11-0).

Avalos is currently riding a 6-fight winning streak and in that span he has defeated Yenifel Vicente (23-0-2), Jose Luis Ariaza (29-7-1), Drian Francisco (24-1-1) and Rolly Lunas (34-8-1).
On May 31, 2014 he won the IBF Mandatory position with a 8th round stoppage over Yasutaka Ishimoto (24-6) in Macau, China.
In his last bout, Avalos stopped Jose Cen Torres in 5 rounds on November 8 in Pharr, Texas.
The start time and a full undercard will be announced shortly.
Boxing fans can enjoy this amazing card on AWE available on AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 and 1147 in HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 and 669 in HD, and numerous regional cable providers across the nation. Please check www.awetv.com for boxing updates.
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“BRONCO” BILLY LOOKING TO SHINE IN MAIN EVENT ON MARCH 13TH WITH KNOCKOUT IN MIND

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LAS VEGAS (February 11, 2015) – In anticipation of his 10-round main event, promoted by RJJ Boxing Promotions on March 13, 2015, 50-year old WBC #17 heavyweight contender, “Bronco” Billy Wright (46-4, 37 KOs) will be looking to knockout his opponent Gilberto Matheus Domingos(22-2, 20 KOs).  The fight will take place at the We Ko Pa Casino in Fort McDowell, Arizona.

 

On the line will be Bronco Billy’s LATIN AMERICAN  and  FECARBOX ,  titles, all sanctioned by the WBC.  Wright is currently riding a 17-fight winning streak, 13 of which came by way of knockout.  With 28 first round KOs to his credit, Billy Wright looks to extend on both streaks with a knockout victory.

 

“First I want to say It’s an honor to be featured as the main event on a Roy Jones Jr. Boxing card,” said Bronco Billy Wright. “I’m going to be gunning for the knockout once the bell rings.  I’ve been training very hard to get in the best shape of my life.  I really want to take my career to the next level in 2015 and sacrifices will be made to accomplish that goal.  Domingos and I both posses a lot of power in our punches, so it’s fair to say this fight won’t be going the distance.  Everyone watching this fight is going to experience a very entertaining heavyweight fight…that you can take to the bank!”

 

Tickets priced $20 general admission, $35 and $50, are on sale now and can be purchased by calling Bronco Billy Wright at (702) 524-3331.

 

The We Ko Pa Casino is located at 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264.  Doors open at 6:00 P.M. first fight is at 7:00 P.M.

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WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP HAS ALL THE MAKINGS OF “FIGHT OF THE YEAR”

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Lewiston, Maine (February 11, 2015) – New England Fights (NEF), America’s number-one regional fight promotion, returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on April 11, 2015 with its seventeenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event.  The fight card, aptly titled “NEF XVII,” will feature a high-level professional welterweight contest between Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) and Dennis Olson (12-7).

 

“This is the kind of fight we love to make in NEF,” said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “It’s two exciting fighters who come with 100% each and every time they step into that cage. Neither of them could have a boring fight if they tried. Both of these athletes bring a rare intensity to their training regimens and fighting styles. When we look back at the end of 2015, I expect this fight to be in the discussion for ‘Fight of the Year.'”

 

Lawton, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt out of Augusta, Maine, recently signed a long-term promotional contract with NEF.  He has been a regular in the NEF cage for three years, four of five of his professional bouts having been for the promotion.  Lawton’s sole loss came to Darrius Heyliger (5-2) when the cage-side physician stopped the bout due to a cut.  He had been beating Heyliger soundly up until that point.

 

Lawton would go on to win his next three in a row, becoming known for his late fight finishes of opponents.  He currently owns and operates Team Lawton Martial Arts – a Team New England United (NEU) affiliate based in Farmingdale, Maine.  With the Androscoggin Bank Colisee being just down the road from his base of operations, Lawton feels that he will have the home field advantage over Olson in their April 11 bout.

 

“I hope the fans are as excited as I am about me getting back in the cage,” said Lawton.  “I plan to make this a breakout year for myself and Team Lawton-NEU.  I am ready to take this step up in competition against Olson.  We are both very durable and I am expecting fireworks for this fight, but NEF is my home –  this guy is coming to my home, my fans’ home.  When we step in that cage, it will be more than me in that cage – it will be an entire arena against him.  All my preparation will be thanks to my training partners, coaches, students and my wife and son, and NEF for all the opportunities they have given me.”

 

Dennis Olson is one of the most-respected, and feared, athletes in the history of the New England MMA scene.  He is a product of John Fain’s Team Triumph in Nashua, NH, and was, at one time, the kingpin of the region’s welterweight division.  Olson is a two-fight veteran of the Bellator cage and has spent over a decade competing in MMA.  His list of opponents reads like a “who’s who” of New England welterweights over the years, including a notable win over UFC veteran and Dolce Diet namesake Mike Dolce (4-9). Olson will undoubtedly look to avenge past losses by his Triumph teammates John Ortolani (7-9) and Cody Anderson (1-2) at the hands of Lawton.

 

“April 11, 2015, I climb into the cage for the 22nd time, Lawton for the sixth,” said Olson.  “I respect every one of my opponents’ ability to throw a punch or snag a choke.  However, with the level of competition that I have seen leads me to believe that there is nothing Lawton can use to surprise me or catch me off guard. Knowing this information leaves me with only one option.  I have to take advantage of absolutely every second I have in order to prepare myself to prove that information as fact.  I am going to do my best to take every ounce of heart and soul from you.  I’m going to make you want to give up, make you want to die.  I’m going to do my best to dismantle you piece by piece.  To prove to you and I and everyone else that I am your alpha. I am above you, you cannot and will not defeat me.”

 

NEF’s next MMA event, “NEF XVII,” is scheduled to take place onApril 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.  Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-7) will defend the NEF MMA Lightweight Title against number-one contender Jamie Harrison (5-1).  In addition, Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) meets Dennis Olson (12-7) in a welterweight contest.  Tickets for “NEF XVII” start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525.  For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

 

About New England Fights

 

New England Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events promotions company. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.

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David Taylor, Steve Costanzo, Heath Grimm, Nick Gallo, Terry Pack,  Jeff Murphy on Sat’s Takedown RADIO!

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The Fight Network presents Takedown Radio broadcasting from the Brute Studios as Kemin Industries and 04 Water/ Blue 04 Water introduces Takedown Wrestling Radio, taking the pulse of America’s sport!

Join Scott Casber, Jeff Murphy, Terry Cook, Tony Hager, Tim Harms, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST/ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST live on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com and IHeartRadio.com.

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Vito Mielnicki Jr. takes home 1st place at National Silver Gloves tournament

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nutley, NJ(February 11, 2015)–Vito Mielnicki Jr. the son of GH3 Promotions President Vito Mielnicki has won the National Silver Gloves 12-13 year old, 85 pound tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.
The 13 year-old Mielnicki adds that title to his collection which already includes 3 National Junior Golden Gloves wins and 2 Ringside Jr. championships.
In the Silver Gloves, Mielnicki Jr. won three bouts as he defeated Gilberto Mendoza of California by a 30-27 score, Sancer Hayes of Tennessee by a 30-26 and Jermonte Jones of Ohio by a 30-27 tally.
Mielnicki Jr. trains out of the Elite Heat Boxing Gym and is trained by Wali Moses
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Professional Boxer and Contender Thomas ”French Boy” Dulorme Retains Firm as Advisors

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San Juan, P.R – Today Professional Boxer Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 15 KO’s ), who recently fought and won over Hank Lundy on the HBO Triple Header at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn N.Y. , advanced his career and boxing record, retaining the services of Artist Designs Management as Overall Advisors. Mr. Dulorme will be advised by “ADM” in reference to his Professional Short and Long Term Goals.
“We must maximize all our efforts on and of the ring, In order to nourish or career for years to come” Dulorme also stated “It is a team effort of Management, Promotion and Television Networks and having an advisor in our team makes it comfortable for me to evaluate and move in the best direction”
Artists Designs President and CEO Mr. Richy Miranda-Cortese will be personally at the helm of ADM’S Staff and Associates in this project. Miranda-Cortes’s proven experience and expertise in the Sports and Entertainment and Media Industry is an additional asset to Dulorme’s Career. “We will input our resources to advance “French Boy” Dulorme’s Present and Future Professional Career, Not acting as his promoters or managers provides us with a wider scope and perception as Advisors. He brings great attributes as an athlete and his “persona”, a fabulous Branding Opportunity” Miranda-Cortese stated.
This arrangement permits Thomas to concentrate in his training and development for up and coming opportunities and also opens adequate channels for appropriate communications with the Media, Boxing Promoters and all the important components of his Professional Boxing Career Present and Future, On and Off the Ring.
At the junior welterweight division, Dulorme is ranked #3 WBC, #2 WBA, #4 IBF and #6 WBO.
Dulorme’s Television and Main Stream Exposure: HBO Championship Boxing Featured Event. HBO Championship Boxing Co-Main Event (Twice). HBO Latino Main Event. HBO Boxing After Dark Main Event. MSG Broadway Boxing Main Event. ESPN Friday Nights Fights Co-Main Event. ShoBox The New Generation Co-Main Event. Showtime Championship Boxing Featured Event.