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MIKE HANSEN: FACING FEAR HEADFIRST
Льюистон, Мэн (Июнь 15, 2016) – Fighting anyone, везде, anytime and under any circumstances has become Mike Hansen’s calling card with New England Fights.
No surprise, затем, that the 30-year-old father of three from Rumford, ME will gladly entertain the idea of a mixed martial arts contest … against an opponent about whom he admittedly knows precious little … on the eve of Father’s Day.
Хансен (4-4) will take on Robert Laroski in a heavyweight clash at “NEF 24: Promised Land” on Суббота, Июнь 18 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.
There is no fear of the unknown in a man who has carved out his reputation confronting substantially bigger foes since his days as a state champion wrestler at Mountain Valley High School. During his relatively short time in NEF, Hansen has fought as a middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight.
“When I took the fight (at NEF 23 in Massachusetts) against Brendan Battles, people were saying, ‘You’re crazy! He’s going to bust your head!’ I understand why the weight classes exist, and I respect that it’s about safety and all that, but I’ve always felt that a fighter should be ready to fight anybody, не важно что,” Hansen said. “In high school, I would drink two gallons of water and put lead in my uniform just so I could get to the minimum weight for the unlimited class.”
That’s the attitude of a fighter whose skill and talent level far exceed his current record as a professional.
Hansen’s docket includes a stoppage win over former NEF “Fighter of the Year” Crowsneck Boutin. His record also includes TKO losses to Battles and Cody Anderson and a choke-out at the hands of Zach Elkins.
When he reflects upon his unique life story, Хансен, who fought twice for the World Fighting League as a 20-year-old college student, marvels that he ever got back into the cage at all.
“I started the winter of 2004-05. I started training because I had gone from 187 для 242 pounds in a few months. I was seeing stretch marks,” Hansen recalled. “I was pretty upset with myself for allowing that to happen. I started doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu two nights a week to get in shape. Then I went home for the summer and ended up with my first fight in August. My friends got me the fight without my coaches knowing about it. They told me it was a good thing I won, or they would have kicked my butt.”
Hansen kept a promise to his father to quit the sport after a knockout loss to Alexander Chianurashvili in 2006. He was studying at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, with intentions to enter the medical field.
He was stabbed and attacked with a baseball bat by three men in a case of mistaken identity not long thereafter. “I walked out of the hospital the next day, and all three of them were still in there from the beating I gave them in self-defense,” Hansen said proudly.
That dogged determination served Hansen well in the United States Army, where he studied in the elite Combatives program.
“They ask you ‘Who wins the fight?’ and the answer is, ‘Whoever’s buddy gets there first to help him clean up.’ That’s what Combatives taught me: How to survive that extra 30 для 60 секунд,” Hansen said. “Work ethic is what it taught me. It helped me grow and do things I might have questioned mentally whether or not I could do. Not many people find that extra little motivation. The Army taught me how to find it and utilize it.”
A few years later, Hansen found that inner fire again. Even as he returned to coaching wrestlers in his hometown, his own physical fitness suffered as work and fatherhood took precedence.
Hansen vividly describes sitting in a bean bag chair, eating snack food, watching TV at 2:11 a.m. when his phone rang. He assumed it was a friend in trouble.
“It was (Совладелец НЭФ) Мэтт Петерсон. Our families grew up maybe 200 yards apart. My high school wrestling coach had called him, unbeknownst to me, to tell him he needed to get me back in the cage,” Hansen said.
Three weeks later и 20 pounds lighter, Hansen dispatched super heavyweight fixture Artie Mullen at “NEF 16: New Blood Rising,” and the comeback was on.
В 15 months that have followed, Hansen has been instrumental in launching Berserkers MMA and building his reputation as both a fighter and an instructor.
Life is blossoming at home, также. Hansen is the father of two girls, возраст 5 и 2, and a boy of four months. His older daughter, Kaydn, often accompanies Dad to the gym at Greater Rumford Community Center. He returns the favor by chaperoning field trips for her kindergarten class.
“She and her friends will be on the playground practicing boxing stances and stuff,” Hansen said. “Her teacher says it’s adorable. Hopefully she is learning to take care of herself so I don’t have to.”
Kaydn’s parents are making plans to take her to her first live NEF show after she turns 6. На данный момент, she is content to watch her Dad’s fights on YouTube.
“If we’re watching TV together,” Hansen said, “we have a thing where I get two shows and then she gets two shows. If I put in a fight tape, she’ll say, ‘Daddy, I know this doesn’t count as one of your shows, because this is your work.’”
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VLADIMIR TIKHONOV MAKING PROGRESS UP THE RATINGS LADDER; RUSSIAN IS LUCKY NO. 13 IN WBA
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Irish Heavyweight Sensation Con Sheenan to fight July 28
Торонто, Онтарио, Канада (Июнь 15, 2016) – Six-time Irish amateur champion Cornelius “Con” Sheehan is set to make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be named Четверг, Июль 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Онтарио.
The bout takes place as part of Lee Baxter Promotions’ “The Next Generation.” Tickets priced at $45, $55 и $65 are available now by calling 416-797-3375. Двери открываются в 6:30 вечера and the opening bell is scheduled for 7:30.
“I’m looking forward to putting on a great show,” said Sheenan. “I plan to make a big statement on the 28й."
Born and raised in Tipperary, Ирландия, Sheenan made his pro debutЯнварь 19 в Лос-Анджелесе, ТАКОЙ КАК, outpointing previously unbeaten Jonathan Rice over four rounds. Since the victory, 6'5 215 pound 27-year-old has been working hard in the gym and was recently in camp with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Sheenan, who had an incredible 203-18 любительские записи, won six Irish National Senior Division titles and captured 13 total championships. В 2008, he became the youngest ever heavyweight champion in Irish history at age 18.
“Con Sheenan is a hidden gem who will soon explode onto the heavyweight scene,” said Sheenan’s manager Gary Hyde of Nowhere2Hyde Management. “Con has an extensive amateur pedigree where he won multiple Irish national titles as well as a European Union title. He’s got a very fluid style but loves nothing more than going into the trenches, so he’s an extremely exciting fighter. In a few years, he’ll be right in the mix.”
Baxter is looking forward to showcasing Con on his card and believes he’s got a bright future.
“Con is very highly regarded and had a great amateur background. He’s on the right path in the pros and fans in Canada will love him. It’s a pleasure to work with Con, Adam Harris & Nowhere2Hyde Management for this fight. We’re looking forward to the first of many great performances from Con.”
For more information on Lee Baxter Promotions, please visit LeeBaxterMgt.com. Updates on Nowhere2Hyde are available at Facebook.com/nowhere2hydeboxermanagement.
Unbeaten Sergey Lipinets & Hard-Hitting Walter Castillo Meet in Super Lightweight Showdown On Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN Friday, Июль 15 From Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino In Tunica, Миссисипи – 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
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“SHOOTOUT IN QUEBEC” Адонис Стивенсон против. Томас Уильямс-младший. WBC Light Heavyweight Championship Live at Centre Videotron
Монреаль, Канада (Июнь 14, 2016) – Groupe Ивон Мишель (СПОРТЗАЛ) and Gestev are proud to officially announce, “ВЫСТРЕЛКА”, the next fight for power-punching Адонис “Сверхчеловек” Стивенсон, Июль 29 at Centre Videotron, презентация Видеотрона совместно с Bet-O-Play. Это мероприятие проводится в рамках престижной “Премьер Бокс чемпионов” (PBC) серия, будет транслироваться в прямом эфире в США, и на канале Индиго в Канаде.
Стивенсон (27-1, 22 КО), который зарекомендовал себя как один из самых сильных бойцов фунт за фунтом в мире, будет защищать свой Всемирный боксерский совет (WBC) и линейный полутяжелый вес (175 фунт разделение) титул в седьмой раз, против опасного, WBC Нет. 9 номинальный Томас “Победитель” Уильямс (20-1, 14 КО).
“Я очень рад вернуться на ринг для следующего боя, который состоится в июле 29 в превосходном центре видеотрона Квебека, против Томаса Уильямса младшего,” Стивенсон сказал. Я продемонстрирую это, как хорошее вино, Я даже лучше с возрастом. Хотя я не боксировал 10 месяцы, Я никогда не покидал спортзал и готов защищать свою корону.”
Уильямс, Форт Вашингтон, Мэриленд, на 28, является 10 лет моложе Стивенсона, а также левша. У него была успешная любительская карьера, и он считается главной опасностью на ринге, о чем свидетельствует его 10 победы нокаутом менее чем за два раунда, в том числе его последние два выхода против известных Эдвин Родригес (28-1, 19 КО) и Умберто Savigné (12-2, 9 КО).
В обоих этих двух боях, Уильямс был проигравшим, но его решимость и смертельный удар имели значение. “Было много людей, которые потеряли ко мне доверие два года назад после того, как я проиграл Габриэль Кампильо (24-6-1, 11 КО),” Уильямс объяснил. “Я не оправдываюсь, но были обстоятельства, которые привели к такому результату. Я показываю лучший результат в своей карьере, и я готов внести изменения Июль 29 с точки зрения обладания титульным поясом. Стивенсон никогда раньше не встречался с таким панчером, как я.”
“Мы рады начать наше сотрудничество с Gestev и Center Videotron с этого гала-мероприятия.,” Президент GYM Ивон Мишель добавленной. “Адонис Стивенсон стал чемпионом WBC в полутяжелом весе в июне 2012 и с тех пор 15 из 16 другие титулы WBC перешли из рук в руки. Только Синсуке Яманака, Японии, все еще чемпион. Другие бои на Июль 29й карта будет включать группу амбициозных, талантливые боксеры, обещает шоу с заявлениями сильных бойцов.”
В со-функция, действующий чемпион WBC Silver в полутяжелом весе и WBC Нет. 1 соперник, Eleider Альварес (19-0, 10 КО), попытается сохранить свою позицию обязательного претендента WBC против Максимилиано Гомеса (22-5, 9 КО), Аргентины.
Также планируется, что в боевых действиях примут участие уроженец Новой Шотландии и принятый на вооружение монреальский истребитель. Custio Клейтон (8-0, 7 КО), который попытается продолжить свое восхождение в полусреднем весе, Квебек тяжеловес Эрик Мартель Bahoeli (11-6, 7 КО) воплотит свою мечту в бой в Видеотрон Центре, харизматичный монреальский полусредний вес Младший Улисс (10-0, 7 КО) и полусреднем Мари Ева Dicaire (4-0) также планируется к действию. Другие бои и бойцы скоро будут объявлены на июль. 29й карта.
Все бои и бойцы могут быть изменены.
“ВЫСТРЕЛКА” билеты, начиная с $50.00, поступит в продажу Суббота, Июнь 18 на 10 a.m. И в Видеотрон Центре, СПОРТЗАЛ (514) 383-0666, или в боксерском клубе чемпионов (514) 376-0980. Будет доступна предварительная продажа Июнь 16-17 для подписчиков на информационный бюллетень Videotron Center, а также владельцев абонементов Quebec Remparts.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE ONLINE DIGITAL INSTALLMENT OF “ALL ACCESS”
"All Access: Турман против. Носить,” Part 1 of a Four-Part Short Feature Series is Available Now On SHOWTIME ®Цифровые платформы; All Consumers Can Experience The Buildup To The Live CBS Primetime Boxing Special On Суббота, Июнь 25
Click On The Link To Watch, Доля & Embed Part 1: http://s.sho.com/1Ua64Vq
Showtime спорта launched an online exclusive installment of digital short features inspired by the three-time Emmy® Award-winning series “ALL ACCESS” в понедельник. The first of the four-part series titled "All Access: Турман против. Porter” is now available on the SHO Sports YouTube канал, SHO.com/sports, и на CBSSports.com boxing page. Subsequent installments will also debut online on завтра, Июнь 15, Пятница, Июнь 17 and Monday, Июнь 20, in anticipation of the first primetime boxing event on CBS since Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks I in 1978.
На Суббота, Июнь 25, SHOWTIME Sports will produce the welterweight world championship boxing event featuring undefeated champion Кит Турман and once-beaten former champ Шон Портер, жить на CBS (9 p.m. И/6 p.m. PT) от Barclays Center в Бруклине, N.Y..
"All Access: Турман против. Porter” immerses viewers in camp with two elite prizefighters in the prime of their careers as they prepare to square off for the top spot in boxing’s glamour division.
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Tickets for the live event at Barclays Center, который способствует ДиБелла Entertainment, начинаются $49 и уже в продаже. Билеты можно приобрести в Интернете по адресу www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com или по телефону 1-800-745-3000. Билеты также доступны в кассах American Express в Barclays Center. Групповые скидки можно по телефону 844-BKLYN-GP.
Для получения дополнительной информации посетите www.SHO.com/Sports и www.premierboxingchampions.com, follow on Twitter @SHOSports and @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing @KeithFThurmanJr, ShowtimeShawnP, @AbnerMares, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter ИSwanson_Comm или стать поклонником на Facebook по www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainmentи www.facebook.com/BarclaysCenter
Undefeated Rising Contender Mario Barrios Takes On Former Title Challenger Devis Boschiero On Saturday, Июль 9 Edition Of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes From Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, Нью-Джерси
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Unbeaten Lightweight Contender & 2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring Faces Former Title Challenger Denis Shafikov On Fourth Of July Weekend Edition Of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN депортирует в субботу, Июль 2 От Сантандер Арены в Ридинге, Пенсильвания.
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HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL RAYMOND DANIELS TAKES ON STEFANO BRUNO AT ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS’ ON JUNE 24 – LIVE & FREE ON SPIKE AT 11/10C
IN ADDITION: KERI MELENDEZ-SARAH HOWELL SHOWDOWN COMPLETES DYNAMIC BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD
SANTA MONICA, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Июнь 14, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised "Bellator кикбоксингу: Улица. Луис" event on June 24 at Scottrade Center is now complete, with the addition of two fights featuring Bellator Kickboxers Раймонд Дэниелс (11-3) и Keri Melendez (3-1), кто возьмет на себя Stefano Bruno (23-2-1) и Sarah Howell (дебют) соответственно.
The fights join a main event that features a middleweight rematch between Джо Шиллинг (27-8) и Hisaki Като (6-2), who initially competed against one another in a mixed martial arts contest that saw Kato get the better of the kickboxing ace with a “Knockout of the Year” winning superman punch.
"Bellator Kickboxing: Улица. Луис” will air immediately following the highly anticipated “Bellator: Динамит 2” event LIVE and FREE on Spike at 11 p.m. И/10 p.m. Коннектикут. Tickets for the double feature event start at just $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the at Scottrade Center Box Office.
A native of California, Daniels is one of the most widely known kickboxers in America, having made a splash as both and amateur and professional. “The Real Deal” went 17-0 как любитель, с девятью нокаутами, finishing all 17 bouts in the first round. Daniels made his professional debut in 2007, winning each of his first four fights, three of which ended in knockouts for the 36-year-old welterweight. Daniels was also a competitor at Bellator’s inaugural "Bellator кикбоксингу: Торино " event in Italy this year, earning his first career victory with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The win was the eighth of his professional career and it came spectacularly 30 секунд в первом раунде, giving him five first-round knockouts in total.
With a stellar record of 23-2-1, Italian kickboxer Stefano Bruno will have his hands full when he steps into the ring with Daniels on the 24й of June. One half of what many kickboxing pundits considered the fight of the year in 2015 against Hosam Radwan, Bruno has competed all around the globe and has truly made a name for himself in the welterweight division.
The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance with Bellator during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Динамит 1 ", recording a unanimous decision victory over Hadley Griffith in front of her home town faithful. Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, где она в настоящее время занимает 3-1 кикбоксинг запись. The 32-year-old flyweight will look to build off her impressive debut last year, when she takes on Sarah Howell in the kickboxing portion of Bellator’s “Dynamite 2” на Июнь 24 в Скоттрейд-центре в Сент-Луисе.. Луис.
Making your professional debut in anything is an arduous task, but making your debut against Melendez will be tougher than usual for Howell, who comes into the fight with no pro experience. Hailing from Washington – which coincidentally was the homestate of Melendez’s last opponent — the proud mother has been documenting her road to “Динамит 2” through her blog, which can be found вот.
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Улица. Louis” Fight Card:
Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Джо Шиллинг (27-8) против. Hisaki Като (6-2)
Bellator Kickboxing Бой в полусреднем весе: Раймонд Дэниелс (11-3) против. Stefano Bruno (23-2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri Melendez (3-1) против. Sarah Howell (Дебют)