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CALEB PLANT RETURNS TO THE RING THIS SATURDAY

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Photo By Stacey Verbeek

 

PHILADELPHIA, PAJ (Lub ib hlis ntuj 27, 2015) – Undefeated middleweight prospect, Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant (5-0, 4 KOs), returns to the ring this Saturday January 31, 2015 against David Lopez (4-11, 1 KO). The 4-round bout will take place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PAJ.

 

Managed by Al Haymon, Plant is looking to extend his unbeaten record to 6-0. With power in both hands, Caleb Plant is rapidly making a name for himself in the middleweight division. Plant, who’s always looking for the knockout, believes his power will take him to the top. Plant has knocked out four of his last five opponents.

 

“I know I have a lot to learn in this sport and I’m thriving to get better each day I’m in the gym.” said Caleb Plant. “With Al taking charge of my career, I know I will have opportunities to become something special in boxing. My plan is to come out aggressive and take the fight to my opponent. If I see my opponent is in trouble, I’m definitely going for the knockout.”

 

With and exciting fighting style, Plant has all the ingredients to become a Superstar in the middleweight division. With a high level amateur pedigree and a great team around him Sky is the limit for the Tennessee native.

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Former Team GB Star Edwards Primed For Explosive Pro Debut This Saturday

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In just a few days time former Team GB amateur star Charlie Edwards is set to make his much anticipated transition to the professional ranks, when he faces Bentley, Yorkshire’s Craig Derbyshire on the Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport promoted CAPITAL PUNISHMENT event, at the O2 this coming Saturday, the 31st January.

Back in October, the former European Bronze Medallist announced his intention to move to the pro ranks. After a few weeks of discussions with his team and various promoters Charlie eventually made the decision to sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport organisation, a very savvy move indeed as not only are they the UK’s #1 promotional outfit, but more importantly all their events are broadcast live on Sky Sports, therefore ensuring excellent exposure for seriously talented multi-ABA Champion.

Charlie’s transition to the pro ranks has probably been a little smoother than for most young amateur stars these days, mainly because for the past year or so Charlie, as well as his younger brother Sunny, have been travelling to the famous TKO Gym in East London, the home to many of the UK’s top professional stars, both past and present, to be coached by Brian O’Shaughnessy.

As such the youngster enjoyed the best of both worlds, as Brian was a highly respected amateur coach, with a history of developing amateur champions, before applying for his pro license. Another bonus for Charlie being based at the TKO was the regular full on sparring sessions with many of the top prospects based there.

Following one of these sparring sessions, with Champions TKO gym mate Michael O’Rourke, both Charlie and Brian took some time out to speak about the youngsters upcoming professional debut, first up Charlie.

“I’m feeling great, my training’s gone really well and I’m in the best shape of my career so far.

I’ve been preparing at the Champions TKO with Brian (O’Shaughnessy) and my dad, I’ve got a strength and conditioning coach now, covering all angles to make sure I’m totally ready for my pro debut.

The hard work is really paying off, great shape, weight’s perfect, it’s been perfect for the past two or three weeks, so I am definitely in the best shape of my life and just can’t wait to get in there and prove that all the hype about me, because I know there’s a lot of hype about me and I have got a bit of pressure on my shoulders, with people expecting me to perform, so I’m going to go out there and box clever and make sure I perform.

I done virtually everything you can as an amateur, Olympic qualifiers, Commonwealth Games and I won seven National titles, ABA titles and GB titles, European Bronze medallist, European Gold medallist as a schoolboy, so have won a lot of titles.

I’ve had a look at my opponent, he’s on YouTube, he’s had two fights and lost two, he’s from Leeds or somewhere up in Yorkshire (sic – Bentley, Yorkshire) and his name is Craig Derbyshire.

He’s done cage fighting, he’s done a lot of Kick Boxing and that, he comes from a fighting background.

I know what he’s going to do, he’s going to come fighting right from the opening bell. The only thing is he comes flying in with his head so I’ve got to be clever and stay out of the way f his head and he’ll be there to be hit, I don’t need go looking, he’s going to come to me and I’m going to make him pay, that’s the way it’s going to go.

It’s another day at the office, I know it’s pro and everyone says it’s a big step up and it’s a different game, I’ve been winning titles without a headguard for about a year and half now, so it’s no biggy to me, it means I take my top off, which is better, I know when I take my top off in training I feel great, so yeah no big deal for me, I’m raring to go, I’ve fought in front of twenty thousand people up in Scotland, against a home fighter, so that’s the biggest thing I’m going to experience with everyone against me and on my back, so for me I get that extra buzz boxing in front of a big crowd, you can’t get batter.

I’m expecting nothing else, but victory all the way, like I said he’s going to come to fight, I’m not looking for no stoppage or anything, but I know in the way I am hitting, if he walks on to one, especially how open he is, I’m going to hurt him, so it may not go the distance.

I’m going in there prepared to go the distance, been doing a lot of sparring, eight threes, six threes, I mean I’ve just been sparring Mickey O’Rourke and he’s a sixty four kilo fighter and I’m not going to have anyone up against me like him, so I’m prepared a hundred percent, I’m leaving no stone unturned and really want to get in there and do the business.

I want to say thanks for all the support, it means so much when I put up stuff on Facebook and Twitter and get so much positive messages from so many people wishing me luck, I do that to show them I’ve been training, what I’m putting myself through so I can be successful, everyone is reacting so positively and showing that they are supporting me, I’m really grateful and going to really put a show on for every single one of my supporters.”

Then it was the turn of Charlie’s coach, the affable Brian O’Shaughnessy to talk about his young charge.

“Yeah, the 31st, not long to go now, just a few days.

It’s all looking good, Charlie’s been working hard, his transitioning himself for the pro ranks and it’s going really well.

Charlie first came to work with me at the TKO about a year ago, he says he’d been wanting to work with me for a few years, he’d seen me on the amateur circuit and liked the way I worked, so we got together last year and it’s all good.

I first see him when he was just a kid, you could see then he was going to be something special, so I was really pleased when he asked if I could start working with him.

Personally, I don’t see anyone in his weight division in this country, or Europe come to that, that would bother him, there’s not a lot of fighters in his category anyway and even the best ones we had seen as they progressed from the amateurs and they’re not a patch on Charlie.

The person he’s got on the 31st is a seasoned amateur, as well as has a Kick Boxing background, so we’ve always got to expect the unexpected, but we’re ready for that anyway, so expect a good, tidy win from Charlie.”

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An Open Letter From Cerresso Fort

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“Please Join Me In Paying It Forward”

 

To the talent and executives in the sports, media, and entertainment industries:

My name is Cerresso Fort and I am a current professional boxer residing in St. Paul, Minnesota. I am writing this letter because as a professional athlete I see an important opportunity that I feel is largely ignored, and to continue to look the other way in this situation would simply be wrong.

As celebrities we have a special platform that makes it very easy to make a difference in our communities. It only takes a willingness to reach out and make an effort, and the hardest part is initiating the process and making the decision that now is the right time. It’s a decision that when you make it, I promise it will be life changing.

For me personally, I recently began working with Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Children’s Hospital, and the experience has been simply fantastic. Although we can’t cure every sickness that’s out there, we can do our part to improve quality of life. To put a smile on the face and brighten the day of a child that feels hopeless is priceless.

This is the direction that I chose to go, but certainly visiting sick children is not the perfect option for everybody. There are so many people, of all ages, and different situations that need our help. Please, find a cause that you’re passionate about and get out there and make a difference! I challenge other talent as well as executives in the sports, media, and entertainment industries, as well as anybody else interested in making a difference to get out there and pay it forward. You won’t be sorry.

I’d like to invite all readers to check out our new “Paying It Forward Community” page on Facebook at: https://www.Facebook.com/payingitforwardcommunity. This page is set up with several different goals in mind. Our main objective is to encourage other members of the sports, media, and entertainment industries to get out and pay it forward in their communities and beyond. This page will be a place where all can come and relay their experiences in paying it forward, a place where those who appreciate what they do can encourage them and others to continue to strive to be the best they can be, and a place where members of ourcommunity can find help getting involved if help is needed. It’s a fantastic platform to let people know what you are doing without sounding self-indulgent. If you are interested in getting involved in your community now and prefer help in getting started, you can email my partner in this project Nicholas Sampson at: payingitforwardcommunity@hotmail.com. He will be happy to work with you and your team.

There are a couple more points that I’d like to make sure to make. First of all there are several individuals in our industries that are already out in the community and paying it forward. I don’t want to mention names because I don’t know what everybody involved is doing, and I don’t want to miss and disrespect anybody here. To those that have already been paying it forward I thank you and our communities thank you. Please continue what you are doing. I would sincerely enjoy working some projects with all of you at some point. You are also welcome to join the Paying It Forward Community on Facebook, and let everybody know how your giving back has effected your lives and those you have been involved with.

The last point that I’d like to make is actually addressing the one main objection that we’ve heard so far in what the Paying It Forward Community is asking. Many people prefer to do their community work anonymously, and although we believe that intention is good and honest we want to make sure and bring up a flaw with that logic. We are doing this to encourage others to get out in their communities and pay it forward with us. There is no better way to encourage others than to show how what you are doing has benefited you and the recipients of your actions. Living yourlife and showing how you and others prosper from your actions is a fantastic way to lead. There are several other important and positive results of letting people know what you are doing in the community including:

  • It shows the positive going on in your specific industry. So much negative is heard, while the positive happenings seem to often times take a back seat. It shouldn’t be that way. We need to learn to embrace the positive news.
  • It gives visibility to the cause or the foundation that you have been working with. To keep what you are doing in the community silent has the unintended effect of the cause you are working with losing the opportunity for valuable exposure.
  • It gives businesses in your local community something to tie into. Businesses are going to sponsor different community related events as well as potentially find people to endorse their products and services. When they are looking for opportunities they love to tie into what is going on in their communities and they benefit from doing so, as will you if you are the recipient of their sponsorship and endorsement opportunities. Everybody wins.
  • It brings the opportunity of reaching out to a whole new fan base for your industry. Those that have a special connection to the cause you are working with will be encouraged to support your career which casts a wider net for potential fans, ticket sales, and memorabilia sales.
  • Others have the opportunity to see the results of your actions and are also encouraged to get involved as you have.

The fact is that when this synergy is formed it is a positive for all involved.Our world is only as great as we make it. The time is now to make a difference.

We’re looking forward to working with each of you. Stay blessed.

Sincerely,

“Sir” Cerresso Fort

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FRANCISCO VARGAS VS. WILL TOMLINSON TO HEADLINE HBO LATINO®BOXING AT THE FREEMAN COLISEUM IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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CO-MAIN EVENT PITS ANTONIO OROZCO AGAINST EMANUEL TAYLOR OPENING UP THE LIVE TELECAST ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Tickets On Sale January 31st!!

 

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 26) – Golden tub Promotions returns to San Antonio, Texas onHnub plaub, Lub peb hlis ntuj 12 with a special HBO Latino Boxing two-fight live telecast co-promoted by Leija Battah Promotions. In the headlining bout, 2008 Mexican Olympian, undefeated WBO International and NABF Junior Lightweight Champion Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (21-0-1, 15 KOs) will put his undefeated record and titles on the line when he faces off againstAustralian standout “Wild” Will Tomlinson (23-1-1, 13 KOs) from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.

 

In the evening’s co-main event, Mexican favorite Antonio “Relentless” Orozco (21-0, 15 KOs) will battle against the tough warrior Emanuel “Tranzformer” Taylor (18-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round junior welterweight bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Star Boxing.

 

Tickets priced at $150, $100, $50, thiab $25 plus applicable taxes and service charges go on saleHnub vas xaum, Jan. 31 tom 12:00 p.m. I and are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-745-3000, at the AT&T Center South East Box Office at the Freeman Coliseum in person Monday – Hnub vas Xuv 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., or throughLeija*Battah Promotions by calling (210) 979-3302 or emailing m@leijabattahpromo.com.

 

“I am preparing for the best Tomlinson can give me,” said Vargas. “This fight is very important for me, a win would only get me closer to a world title fight. My manager Joel De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions are guiding me down the best path and I can promise that I will give them and the fans the best fight on Lub peb hlis ntuj 12.”

 

“I am very excited to fight Francisco Vargas,” said Tomlinson. “He is a hungry, aggressive fighter. I think I have the speed, strength and movement to not only beat Francisco but also to give the fans one hell of a fight and introduce myself to the Latino fans. It’s an honor to be fighting for the NABF and WBO International titles and I will proudly hold them high after a solid win in San Antonio.”

 

“Undefeated records, title shots and the opportunity for even bigger fights down the road – with so much on the line, fans can bet that fireworks will be in great supply on Lub peb hlis ntuj 12,” said Golden Boy Promotions Founder and President Oscar De La Hoya.

 

“Leija*Battah Promotions is proud to announce their first fight with HBO Latino Boxing and their partner Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions,” said Mike Battah, President of Leija*Battah Promotions. “Texas fight fans will be very satisfied with the lineup and won’t want to miss out.”

 

“I’d like to thank my promoter Golden Boy Promotions and HBO Latino Boxing for this opportunity,” said Orozco. “I am ready to put up a good fight for the fans. I know Emanuel Taylor is a tough fighter but I am more than ready to showcase my talent. This is another step closer to becoming a world champion.”

 

“I can’t wait to fight on HBO Latino on March 12th. I will be 100% ready and I know it will be a good fight with Orozco,” said Taylor. “I am very confident that I will win this fight. I want to thank my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing as well as Golden Boy Promotions and HBO Latino Boxing for giving me this opportunity.”

 

“We are looking forward to watching Taylor fight again and expect an extremely exciting fight against Orozco,” said Joe DeGuardia, President and CEO of Star Boxing. “Taylor showed his grit against Adrien Broner last September and we have high hopes for him on Lub peb hlis ntuj 12 and the rest of 2015.”

 

Born in Tijuana and now fighting out of Mexico City, the 2008 Olympian Vargas had a notable win over Abner Cotto, and defended his WBO International and NABF Junior Lightweight titles against former world champion Juan Manuel Lopez in 2014. The 30-year-old closed out the year with an eighth-round knockout victory over the tough Genaro Camargo in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

 

A Melbourne, Australia native Tomlinson won and successfully defended several regional titles down under. He was racing toward a world title shot before an upset loss to Jerry Belmontes in March 2014. The 28-year-old wasn’t deterred from his path and in August he bounced back with a victory over Alberto Cupido and a technical knockout win over Miguel Zamudio in December that put him on the road to the top once more.

 

An undefeated star from Tecate, Baja California, Mexico and fighting out of San Diego, Calif. Orozcohas kept an impressive undefeated record since turning professional in 2008. 2014 was a successful year for Orozco, winning the vacant NABF Junior Super Lightweight title against Martin Honorio via unanimous decision in Tej zaum. Tus 27-year-old was most recently seen in a battle against Steve “2 Pound” Forbes at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in October also winning by unanimous decision after an eight-round fight.

 

Fighting out of Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, Tayloris a tough warrior who was first noticed when he went the distance with Chris Algieri in February 2014. Next, the tough boxer rebounded with a win via unanimous decision over Karim Mayfield in August setting him up to fight the toughest fight of his career against Adrien Broner in September. Taylor didn’t disappoint as he went the distance in a 12-round bout against Broner in Broner’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Now, the 24-year-old Taylor is looking to rebound once again and prove that his is still in the game to win a world title.

 

Vargas vs. Tomlinson, is a 10-round WBO International and NABF Junior Lightweight bout is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Lejia*Battah Promotions. Orozco vs. Taylor is a 10-round junior welterweight fight promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Star Boxing. The HBO Latino Boxing two-fight telecast begins at 9:45 p.m. LI/PT is sponsored by Corona Extra and Mexico – Live It To Believe It!. The Freeman Coliseum doors will open at5:00 p.m. I, and the first bout will start at 5:30 p.m. I.

 

Xav paub ntau ntxiv, sib ntsib www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.leijabattahpromo.com thiabwww.freemancoliseum.com, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @LeijaBattahPr, @HBOLatino, @elbandido130, @WillTomlinsonAU, @PuroOrozco, and become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/hbolatino los siswww.facebook.com/LeijaBattah, and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing, @LeijaBattahPr,@elbandido130, @willtomlinsonau, @allrelentless, and @tranzformaa.
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TOP BRAZILIAN CONTENDER PATRICK TEIXEIRA SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS

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Photo Credit: Golden tub Promotions

 

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 26) – Undefeated Brazilian brawler Patrick Teixeira has signed a promotional contract with Golden tub Promotions. The rising star and WBO Latin Super Welterweight Champion is undefeated with a record of 24 wins and 20 knockouts. Known to be a heavy hitter in his hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Teixeira is also making a name for himself internationally, having fought and won in his native country of Brazil, Mexico City, Miami, Fl. and Southern California. He is quickly becoming a feared contender in the hot super welterweight division with the skills and power to conquer the weight class.

 

“American fans unfamiliar with the hard-hitting power and one-punch knockout potential of Patrick Teixeira will soon know his name — and so will his opponents in the Super Welterweight division,” Hais Oscar tsib La Hoya, founder and president of Golden Boy Promotions. “We look forward to a long relationship with Patrick that ends with him reaching his full potential of winning a world championship belt.”

“Today is a very special day for my professional career,” said Patrick Teixeira. “My dream was to sign with Golden Boy Promotions and get to know Oscar De La Hoya. I know that more opportunities will open up as a result of my signing on to the exclusive roster of fighters at Golden Boy Promotions and they will guide my career down the right path in order to give great performances for all my fans.”

 

“I am very excited to have had the opportunity to work with a young fighter such as Patrick Teixeira and have brought such a great talent to Golden Boy Promotions,” said Edu Peixoto, Teixeira’s manager. “Golden Boy Promotions is the leading boxing promoter in the world and without a doubt will take Patrick to new heights in his career and make him a world champion.”

 

A professional since 2009, the 24-year old wants to follow in the steps of the Brazilian three time world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas and write his own story by conquering world titles in his career. Most recently, Teixeira beat Ulises David Lopez for the WBO Latino Super Welterweight title knocking Lopez down on the second round and winning the fight by knockout in the third round. Nyob rau hauv 2012, the young Brazilian star began to turn heads when he traveled to Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico and defeated Omar Vasquez via eighth round technical knockout. Now, Teixeira is intent on conquering the super welterweight division and becoming a world champion.

 

For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing, @OscarDeLaHoya, @alenteixeira become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing thiab www.Facebook.com/PatrickAllenTeixeira or follow on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing and @OscarDeLaHoya.
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FIGHT NETWORK BOXING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (Jan. 26-FEB. 1, 2015)

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ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: 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 in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Tua Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

 

 

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

 

Monday, Jan. 26

11:00 p.m. LI — InterBox Classics: Alcine vs. Hall – Featuring Joachim Alcine vs. Richard Hall from June 16, 2000 in Quebec.

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6:00 p.m. LI – KOTV Boxing Classics – Reliving memorable boxing fights from the past two decades.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

11:00 p.m. LI – Chazz Witherspoon vs. Tyabb Beale – Featuring heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon vs. Tyabb Beale from July 12, 2014 in W. Deptford, NJ.

Hnub peb, Jan. 28

6:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis on the fight game.

Hnub plaub, Jan. 29

4:30 p.m. LI – KOTV Boxing Weekly – Covering all of the latest news in professional boxing, featuring full recent fights and highlights from the Sweet Science.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis on the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI – Greg Cohen Boxing: Rainone vs. McNickles– Featuring Tommy Rainone vs. Carl McNickles, Jarrell Miller vs. Rodricka Ray and Rodricka Ray vs. Dennis Hogan vs. Jose Miguel Berrio from Nov. 13, 2014 in Westbury, NY.

Hnub vas xaum, Jan. 31

6:00 p.m. LI – KOTV Boxing Weekly – Covering all the latest news in professional boxing, featuring full recent fights and highlights from the Sweet Science.

8:30 p.m. LI — Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis on the fight game.

Hnub xya, FEB. 1

7:30 p.m. LI – KOTV Boxing Weekly – Covering all the latest news in professional boxing, featuring full recent fights and highlights from the Sweet Science.

8:00 p.m. LI– Ultimate Classic Boxing: Tiger vs. Hank – Featuring Dick Tiger vs. Henry Hank from Mar. 31, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

9:00 p.m. LI – European Light Welterweight Championship: Daws vs. DiRocco– Featuring Lenny Daws vs. Michele DiRocco for the European light welterweight title from June 8, 2013 from Puglia, Italy.

11:00 p.m. LI – Banner: Best of the Decade – Featuring Acelino Freitas vs. Artur Grigorian for the WBO lightweight title from Jan. 3, 2004 in CT.

Information:

 

www.FightNetwork.com

 

Twitter & Instagram @fightnet

 

www.Facebook.com/FightNetwork
Tua Network, mixed martial arts

FIGHT NETWORK MMA & KICKBOXING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (Jan. 26-FEB. 1, 2015)

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ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: 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 in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, Jan. 26

6:30 p.m. LI – USA Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

7:00 p.m. LI – 5 Rounds – Hosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

7:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LI – Enfusion Live Vol. 13: Amsterdam – Professional kickboxing from Feb. 22, 2014 in Amsterdam, Holland.

Hnub, Jan. 27

12:30 p.m. LI – XPTV – Coverage of regional U.S. professional and amateur MMA events.

7:00 & 7:30 p.m. LI – Xtreme Fighting Championship – Florida-based professional MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.

8:00 p.m. LI – 5 Rounds – Hosts John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to break down the weekend of MMA action.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI – Rumble in the Cage 50 – Featuring Brandt Dewsberry vs. Tyler O’Brien and Derek Boyle vs. Shawn Fitzsimmons from Oct. 18, 2014 in Lethbridge, AB.

Hnub peb, Jan. 28

2:00 p.m. LI – Fighting Spirit MMA – Compilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa and more.

3:00 a.m. LI – Texas Fight Night – MMA action from Texas featuring the Lone Star’s top prospects in the cage.

4:00 a.m. LI – Rocktagon MMA – Professional and amateur MMA from the Buckeye State of Ohio featuring the next generation of stars.

6:00 p.m. LI – Best of Cage Rage – Featuring classic fights from the UK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.

7:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now. MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest score, recaps, features and inside analysis on the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LI – Fighting Spirit MMA – Compilations of international MMA fights from ONE FC, UCMMA, KSW, WFC, FFC, BAMMA, EFC Africa and more.

9:00 p.m. LI – Tawb Warriors ntaus Championship 63 – Featuring Stevie Ray vs. Ivan Buchinger for the lightweight title, plus Jim Alers vs. Graham Turner for the featherweight title from Dec. 31, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland.

11:00 p.m. LI – MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

11:30 p.m. LI – TakeDown Wrestling – Extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.

Hnub plaub, Jan. 29

1:30 a.m. LI – Ultimate Challenge MMA 30: Towler vs. Lake – Featuring Darren Lake vs. Dayman Lake from Oct. 6, 2012 in London.

6:00 p.m. LI – Championship Fighting Alliance – Professional MMA from Florida featuring Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkle, Luis Palomino and others.

7:00 p.m. LI – Enfusion Season 3 – Fighters from 18 different countries compete in the 85 kg MAX category in Ohrid, Macedonia as they live and train together in their quest for a kickboxing title.

8:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, featur4es and inside analysis on the fight game.

Hnub vas Xuv, Jan. 30

12:00 a.m. LI – It’s Showtime Special – The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.

2:00 a.m. LI – Pancrase Classics – Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

4:00 a.m. LI – Best of DEEP – Featuring class fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai and Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 a.m. LI – Best of Jewel – Classic fights from the all-female Japanese MMA league, Jewels.

6:00 p.m. LI – M 1 sib tw – Professional MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 p.m. LI – UFC 183 Weigh-Ins LIVE! – Live coverage of official UFC183: Silva vs. Diaz weigh-ins from Las Vegas.

8:30 p.m. LI — KSW 26: Materia vs. Silva – Featuring Michal Materia vs. Jay Silva and Marcin Rozalski vs. Nick Rossborough from Mar. 22, 2014 in Dec. 7, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland.

11:00 p.m. LI – Hard Knocks Fighting 41 LIVE! – Live professional MMA from Calgary, Canada, featuring Rodney Wallace vs. Misha Cirkunov in the main event.

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1:00 a.m. LI – SuperKombat: New Heroes Sao Paulo 2013 – Featuring Featuring Felipe Micheletti vs. Edson Lima, Thiago Michel vs. Miodrag Olar and Alex Pereira vs. Cesar Almeida from Mar. 23, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

4:00 a.m. LI – Toe 2 Toe with Elias Theodorou – Sit-down interview with UFC welterweight star Elias Theodorou.

4:30 p.m. LI – Hip Show: Arena Combat – Tag-team MMA inside a 12m-by-12m arena with three levels.

6:00 a.m. LI – Best of TKO – Featuring Jonathan Goulet vs. Travis Axworthy from TKO 29 and Jeremy Horn vs. Kristof Midoux from UCC 11.

7:00 a.m. LI – Best of Gladiator Challenge – Featuring Joe Stevenson vs. Maurice Wilson from Gladiator Challenge 3.

8:00 a.m. LI – Best of DEEP – Featuring classic fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shimya Aoki, Hayato Sakuri and Gerard Mousasi.

9:00 a.m. LI – Best of Jewels – Classic fights from the all-famale Japanese MMA league Jewels.

10:00 a.m. LI – Best of SportFight – Top quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest, hosted by UFC veterans Matt Lindland and Chael Sonnen.

11:00 a.m. LI – M 1 sib tw – Professional MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

3:00 p.m. LI – Ring of Combat 44 – Featuring Deividas Taurosevicius vs. Guillermo Serment and Mike Massenzio vs. Ariel Sepulveda from Atlantic City, NJ.

6:30 p.m. LI – MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breaks-down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

8:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI – Final Fight Championship 12 MMA: Staring vs. Simonic – Featuring Dion Staring vs. Tomaz Simonic in MMA action from Apr. 24, 2014 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

10:00 p.m. LI – Final Fight Championship 12 Kickboxing: Daley vs. Fabjan – Featuring Paul Daley vs. Maran Fabjan in a kickboxing main event from Apr. 24, 2014 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

11:00 p.m. LI – Final Fight Championship 11 Kickboxing: Jurkovic vs. Kaluderovic – Featuring Igor Jurkovic vs. Jovan Kalunderovic in kickboxing action from Osijek, Croatia.

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1:00 a.m. LI – UFC 183 Post-Fight Show LIVE! – Live post-show and post-fight press conference for UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz from Las Vegas.

10:00 a.m. LI – Best of ADCC – Featuring compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.

11:00 a.m. LI – Elite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Challenger – The biggest Muay Thai series in the world, featuring premium international stand-up fighters taking on the renowned Thai National Team.

 

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Stephen “Scooter” Fulton to take on Eric Gotaythis Saturday at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PAJ (Lub ib hlis ntuj 26, 2015)–This Saturday night at the 2300 Arena, undefeated Super Bantamweight Stephen “Scooter” Fulton will look to remain perfect when he takes on Eric Gotay in a 4-round bout on a show promoted by King’s Promotions.

The main event will see undefeated Prichard Colon (12-0, 10 KO's) of Orocovis, Puerto Rico taking on Hector Munoz (23-13-1, 15 KO's) of Albuquerque, New Mexico in the 8-round Jr. Middleweight fight.

Fulton of Philadelphia has a record of 3-0 nrog 1 knockout and he has had a good camp as he prepares for his 2nd consecutive hometown appearance.

“Everything has been great. I been working on a strength and conditioning. I have been getting great pad work and my trainers have been pushing me real hard. We are looking to fight 6-rounds but I am preparing for more,”Txawm hais tias tus 20 year-old Fulton.

Fulton has been trying find out about Gotay but has only found very little information on his opponent.

“The only thing I really know about him is that he has long arms and he likes to jab.”

Fulton, who made his Philadelphia debut with a 4-round unanimous decision over Benjamin Burgos on Hlis ntuj nqeg 5 enjoy his hometown but he prefers to fight out of town.

“I enjoy fighting away from here. There is more pressure fighting home, but I am very focused.”

That pressure is nothing to new to Fulton as the decorated amateur was a National Silver Gloves champion, a Ringside champion and competed in the World Series of boxing where he went 2-1.

Fulton has been hailed by some as a future star of boxing and he wants to appeal to the fans.

“I want to make sure people notice me and enjoy my fighting style. A lot of people will notice me by the end of the year and hopefully I can get some television time. Take a good look at me and see where I am, because i a few years, I will be a world champion.

Nyob rau hauv 6 round bouts:

Raynell Williams (5-0, 3 KO's) of Cleveland, OH will battle Ryan Picou (2-4) of Las Vegas in a Lightweight bout.

Grayson Blake (5-3, 2 KO's) of State College, PA will fight Anthony Prescott (5-4-2, 2 KO's) in a Welterweight bout.

Kyrone Davis (5-0, 3 KO's) of Wilmington, DE will take on Jonathan Garcia (4-11, 1 KO) of Aguada, PR in a Middleweight bout.
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Nyob rau hauv 4 round bouts:

Earl Newman (3-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will do battle with Yuwshua Zadok (2-2-1) of Atlanta, GA in a Cruiserweight fight.

Caleb Plant (5-0, 4 KO's) of Ashland City, TN will square off with David Lopez (4-11-3, 1 KO) of Caldwell, ID in a Middleweight bout.

Jamatay Clark (3-0, 3 KO's) of Cincinnati, OH will fight Dominique Foster (2-6-1) of Las Vegas, NV in a Welterweight fight.

Robert Irizarry (2-0-1) of Cherry Hill, NJ will take on Luis Acevedo (1-0-1) of Bethlehem, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout.

Willie Jones (4-0, 2 KO's) of Tampa, FL will fight Moises Rios (5-2, 4 KO's) of Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight fight.

Antonio Russell of Capitol Heights, MD will make his pro debut against Gabriel Braxton (2-7, 1 KO) of Red Oak, GA in a Bantamweight fight.

Tickets for this great night of boxing cost $100, $75 thiab $50 and can be purchased by calling 610-587-5950 los sis www.hboxing.eventbrite.com

The 1st bout will start at 7 PM with the doors opening at 6 PM.
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Praise For Counihan Ahead Of Jan 30th London Showdown With Kis

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Solihull’s Antonio Counihan has a date with destiny this coming Friday, when he faces Hungary’s David Kis, on the Shyam Batra promoted LEGENDS & PROSPECTS event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on the 30th Lub ib hlis ntuj.

A good solid win this Friday is sure to set 23 year old Antonio firmly on course for a shot at either a domestic or International title later this year, even though this will be only his fifth professional bout.

Antonio’s excellent amateur pedigree is already well documented, former England captain, oodles of domestic and international accolades overflowing in his trophy cabinet etc, but it’s his impressive performances since turning pro, in October 2013, that make this youngster stand out head and shoulders above his peers in the Lightweight division.

Four outings, four victories is not that unusual for any upcoming prospect, but it’s not just these wins that makes him such a standout, it’s the way he totally outclassed and dominated each and every one of his opponents from start to finish, so much so that three of his opponents failed to go the distance, with just the one, Marcin Ficner, managing to hang on to hear the final bell, albeit losing by a shut out 40-36 points margin.

With these four excellent wins under his belt, it comes as no surprise that Antonio has been making a serious impression on a number of luminaries of the sport, including one of the most respected manager/coaches in the business, Champion TKO’s Johnny Eames, who clearly believes that young Antonio is already a genuine Championship contender, as he made clear when he spoke earlier.

“What can I say about Antonio Counihan, this kid is really special.

Like I said previously Antionio is the jewel in the crown, unfortunately he doesn’t box on a British Board of Control license, that’s one of those things, that’s the British Boxing Board of Control’s loss, not anybody else’s.

He’ll definitely, definitely will end up a Champion of some sort, that’s no doubt, we’re talking about this coming season, not the next seasons or whatever.

Top class international amateur, unbeaten in four as a pro and has looked better and better each fight.

A lot of praise goes to his father Paul and trainer Jon Pegg, who bring him fully prepared each time, he has a great following, his fans are fantastic, they come down from Birmingham each time he fights in London, which ain’t cheap and they are very, very vociferous with their support.

Looking forward to seeing him fight on the 30th, always excellent value for the money, this time will be no different, he’s a class act.”

Following the praise lavished upon him, by the esteemed Mr. Eames’, Antonio seemed a little taken aback when he spoke.

“I don’t know what to say, thank you, I can’t thank Johnny enough for what he has done for my career already, as well as what he has planned for me in the future, I’m lost for words, what can I say, thanks Johnny.”

Antonio then steered the conversation to the upcoming showdown with David Kis at York Hall on Friday as well as touched on the possibility of a title fight in Birmingham later this year.

“Yeah, off to London again this Friday, I can’t wait.

Everything’s been going really well, training’s been very good and all the fans have been buying tickets again, yeah looking forward to it, can’t wait to get in there again.

I know David’s (Kis) record, he has a half/half record, but I’ve never seen him box or anything, so don’t really know too much about him, I do my thing so don’t really need to know much about him.

Hopefully I’ll get a title fight soon, I don’t know the timing of it but yeah I’m ready when my team says I am, I did a six rounder last time out and have a six rounder this time too, so yeah definitely ready for a title fight when the team says I’m ready.

I’d love to fight for the title in Birmingham, I haven’t fought here for a while now, even my last amateur fights were internationals, for England and Great Britain, in fact I can’t remember the last time I fought in Birmingham.

I’d sell a lot of tickets if it was here, I sell a lot of tickets for London but would sell a lot more, I always get people coming up to me saying to let them know when I next fight in Birmingham, so if I fought here I would sell some big numbers, it would be a massive difference.”

Antonio Counihan versus David Kis will feature on the Shyam Batra promoted ‘LEGENDS & PROSPECTS event, headlined by George Hillyard versus Michal Vosyka WBU International Middleweight title clash, that takes place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Friday, 30th Lub ib hlis ntuj 2015.

Sanctioning for this event will be provided courtesy of the Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) –www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Daim pib, priced £30 (Standard Seated), £40 (Gallery) and £65 (Ringside) – are available direct from Paul Counihan – tel: 07976 735729 – from any of the boxers taking part in the event, on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com or call the box office on 07960 850645

 

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Busy Month Ahead For TKO & Johnny Eames – New Gym, New Signings & Fights Galore

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It’s been a rather busy start to the New Year for the ever hardworking Johnny Eames and his entire TKO crew, whilst most of us took time off to enjoy the Christmas and New Year festivities, not so for Team TKO, who were busy at work, either with the rebranding and a move to new facilities for the famous TKO gym, or preparing for upcoming fights.

 

The gym, which had been based in Canning Town for the past eight years, has now relocated to Hackney and has been rebranded as the Champions TKO Boxing Gym.

 

With such a major project to undertake over the holiday season you would expect that some other elements of the multi-disciplined TKO would be put on the back burner, but no, Johnny has been as active as ever in signing new boxers, as well as burning the midnight oil getting fights for his stable of boxers, or negotiating Championship fights for the senior prospects in the squad.

 

When he finally found a spare few minutes, in between the seemingly never ending stream of phone calls, the affable Mr. Eames spoke briefly about the major changes, his exciting new signings, as well as the upcoming fights for his charges.

 

“Exciting times, it’s been hard work, but I’m sure it will all be worth it.

 

There’s still a lot of work to do with the gym, at the moment we’re only using half the floor space available, so we’re only training the pros there until we get to knock through to the other unit, then and only then when the gym’s completely finished will we start operating it full time.

 

The change of location has done us a big favour, we’ve got rid of a lot of the dead wood we had around us, now we have a really good strong team here, there’s myself, Rio (Gianluca Di Caro) and Mehmet Aba on the I suppose management side, if you can call it that as it’s the running and marketing of everything.

 

On the coaching team side, we have Brian O’Shaughnessy, Mo Hussein, Brian Lawrence, Mark Lowe, Mark Reefer, Larry Edwards, Dave Butcher, Mehmet Aba and of course myself.

 

As I’m going to concentrate mainly on boxers management and coaching, if any fighters out there are looking for management or coaching, they should give me a call.

 

Talking about management, we’ve just had two first class young former amateur stars sign with us, the first is Mickey O’Rourke, who used to box for Dale Youth, he’s a very good fighter and I really do think this kid is going to go all the way, he’ll cause a few upsets along the way.

 

The other is young Danny Arnold, he’s nineteen years of age and has won everything there is to win in the juniors and I mean everything.

 

He’s an absolute natural talent, I put him right up there with the natural abilities of our Kevin Lear.

 

Only his application is all wrong at the moment, he’s going to be a challenge but I’m looking forward to the challenge and if I can make this kid train right we’ve got a Champion for definite.

 

Fighters wise, we have seven out in quick succession, it all kicks off this week with four of the TKO boys out at York Hall on Friday, the 30th January.

 

From the gym itself, we have Onder and Siar Ozgul, they’re both good boys, Siar steps up for his first six rounder and Onder remains on a four for this fight.

 

They’re always crowd pleasing boys, always bring a good crowd to the table and I’m sure it will be a good night for the boys.

 

Also on this show is Antonio Counihan, who is probably the jewel in the crown of the TKO fighters, this kid is outstanding, he’s not trained by us here at the TKO, but he’s managed by myself and is probably the jewel in the crown as I said.

 

He’s got everything, absolutely everything, what’s more he’s got a great team around him in his dad and Jon Pegg.

 

He always brings a big crowd down with him and always puts on a great performance.

 

After this fight we’ll probably have him fight for a title, probably MBC International or similar, so let’s see how it goes, either way I’m really looking forward to it.

 

Also on this show Tasif Khan will be making his maiden outing under the TKO banner, he’s totally new to us, I haven’t seen him fight yet, he’s been out of the game for a couple of years, but he’s got a decent record and if enthusiasm wins titles then this kid’s already a Champion, because he drives me mad on the phone wanting to know everything, which is good, I like that in a fighter.

 

He’s seven and one, but as I say I’ve never seen him fight so can’t judge him on ability, but what I can comment on is if he fights as good as his enthusiasm then he’s a very good fighter and with seven good wins under his belt already am sure he is.

 

Tickets for the 30th January York Hall show are available on our Box Office, so if anyone fancies a real good night out on Friday, go to the TKO gym websitewww.tkoboxinggym.com or the TKO Box Office website www.tkoboxoffice.com

 

Next up we have Tommy Martin, who has an English title fight against Ricky Boylan coming up on the big Matchroom show at the O2.

 

It’s a tough 50/50 fight, it’s a fight I believe Tommy can win, otherwise I wouldn’t have put him in it.

 

I have a lot of respect for Ricky, as he was once a TKO fighter, you don’t expect easy fights when you’re at this level, so obviously it is going to be a tough fight, but I’m pretty sure Tommy will come through the winner.

 

Also on the 02 show on the 31st is Charlie Edwards, who will be making his highly anticipated debut.

 

Big things are expected from this kid, it’s our job at the TKO to keep this kids feet firmly on the ground and make sure he does his job right.

 

If training wins titles, then this kid is a World champion already, he just doesn’t stop training, he totally lives and loves the game.

 

He’s got a great trainer in Brian O’Shaughnessy, he’s doing a fantastic job with him and from my side it’s an honour to be part of young Charlie’s journey.

 

Next up on the 7th Lub ob hlis ntuj, is our debutant, Mickey O’Rourke, who will be fighting on the Mickey Helliet show at the Camden Centre.

 

I’m really, really excited about signing Mickey, I’ve not been that excited about a new kid’s debut since Kevin Lear days, I really do rate this kid, I really do believe this kid is going to go a long, long way, in the boxing game and I’m certain he’s going to be a big ticket seller, he has a big family and I’m looking forward to meeting them all.

 

We’ve also got a few boys out in March, Freddie Turner, Joel McIntyre as well as some of the boys I’ve already mentioned, I won’t say too much yet as I’m sure Rio will be putting out interviews and releases on these nearer the time, but will say I’m really excited about the coming year, we’ve got some big plans, as well as big fights for our boys, and girl, this year, can’t wait.”

 

For further information on Champions TKO Boxing Gym and their stable of boxers, please see the website www.tkoboxinggym.com also please follow on Facebook and on twitter @ChampionsTKO.