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BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

Unbeaten talent can become Northern Ireland’s latest World champion u subotu

SAN DIEGO (Juni 8, 2017) – Ryan Burnett says he can follow in Carl Frampton’s footsteps and become a huge star in Belfast as he challenges Lee Haskins for the IBF World Bantamweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast on Subota, UŽIVO na AWE- Obilje Entertainment u 3 PM ET / 12 PM Noon PT.

Burnett tackles his first World title fights in his first fight on home-turf in nearly three years, while the Bristolian puts his crown on the line for the third time.
If Burnett can rip the IBF crown from Haskins, he’ll become the latest World champion from Belfast, following in the footsteps of Carl Frampton. ‘The Jackalalso made the red belt his first World title in the Titanic Quarter back in September 2014, and Burnett hopes that Subota is the first step on emulating the former two-weight World champion.
People keep saying that I am the second coming of Carl Framptonthat’s a big statement,” said Burnett. “I do believe that I can emulate his success and be a big hit in Belfast. I’ve drawn a lot of inspiration from Carl and seeing a Belfast lad become a World champion.
He’s taken the steps that I am taking now and seeing the level that he’s got to and what he’s achievedand what he can still achieveis massive. He’s done so much for boxing in Belfast, and I want to have the same impact.
Burnett’s clash with Haskins is part of a huge night of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.
James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight belt, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favorites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
Photos By : Lawrence Lustig
O AWE LIVE BOKS

AWE LIVE Boxing ima live naslov prvaka svijeta i eliminacija runde prikazujući danas najuzbudljivijih boraca. Od početka živih boksa događaja AWE u 2011, AWE has featured over 50 svetsku titulu tuče.

AWE has brought boxing fans some of the most exciting and controversial bouts, including the matchup of Ricky Burns against Ray Beltran for the world title. AWE featured live and exclusively the crowning of American Terence Crawford over Ricky Burns. Navijači AWE su svjedoci eksplozivna snaga neporažena u teškoj kategoriji Tyson Fury više puta na mreži, uključujući Fury pobjede nad Kevin Johnson. U 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

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Obilje Entertainment (“AWE”) ima širok spektar stilova života i zabavnog programa iz egzotičnih putovanja i nečuveno domove da žive svjetsko prvenstvo u boksu. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, uključujući AT&T U-stih, ch 147 i 1147 u HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 i 669 u HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.

HASKINS SAILING INTO STORMY WATERS IN BELFAST

IBF champ heading to Belfast on the ferry today

SAN DIEGO (Juni 7, 2017) –Lee Haskins gets over his first major hurdle in defending his IBF Bantamweight title against Ryan Burnett in Belfast on Subotaby taking the ferry today due to his fear of flying.
Haskins puts his crown on the line for the third time at the SSE Arena Belfast, živjeti AWEA A Wealth of Entertainment u 3 PM ET / 12 PM Noon PT and the Bristolian knows he’s in for a hostile reception as he tries to hand Burnett his first pro defeat in front of the passionate Belfast fans.
‘Playboysays that the hometown support won’t be a problem as it’s nothing he hasn’t experienced beforebut knows the fight will be far from plain sailing against the unbeaten hometown star.
I’m not the greatest on planes so we chose to get the ferry over,” said Haskins. “My family and I decided to go a bit earlier and make more of a trip about it.
It’s not too far so it gives me and the kids a bit of time to catch-up and it’s something different, rather than just jumping off a plane straight into the hotel. Now we get to have a little detour and have a little adventure.
It’s going to be a hostile crowd but truthfully it doesn’t bother me. I’ve boxed away time and time again so I know what’s coming. I’ve boxed in Monaco, Belgium and Morocco and in plenty of backyards in the UK. It doesn’t bother me, a ring is a ring.
I hope the Belfast fans don’t give me too much of a hard time! I’m really looking forward to fighting in front of such a knowledgeable crowd and of course to my own fans, I’m always grateful for your continued backing.
I am very excitedI’m more excited for this one than I have been for a long, dugo vremena. I’m happy and content going into this fight and I’m looking forward to visiting Belfast.
Haskinsclash with Burnett is part of a huge day of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.
James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight belt, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favorites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
Photos By : Jamie McPhilimey

TENNYSON FACES DOYLE FOR WBA INTERNATIONAL STRAP

Belfast ace welcomes Manchester man u subotu noć

SAN DIEGO (Juni 6, 2017) James Tennyson feels he’s above domestic leveland says he’ll prove that on Saturday kada se suočava Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast, živjeti AWE- Obilje Entertainment u 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT.
Tennyson’s clash with Doyle is part of a huge night of action in Belfast as Ryan Burnett challenges Lee Haskins for the IBF World Bantamweight title.
Tennyson has won Celtic Featherweight and Irish Super-Featherweight titles but fell short when he met Ryan Walsh for the British Featherweight crown last April.
The 23 year old believes he’s better prepared for more title assaults now, and wants to show that in what he believes will be a cracking fight against the English Featherweight champion from Manchester.
“Veoma sam uzbuđen, said Tennyson. “I’m pleased to be a part of the show and hopefully Ryan Burnett becomes Ireland’s next World Champion and these big nights can continue to come back to Belfast.
I believe I’m beyond Irish title level. I’m not going to gain or learn much more at that level or by boxing journeyman. I’ve gone through that now. This is a fight that I needed and help bring my career to the next level.
I’ve watched Ryan and this is going to be a really entertaining match up. With the WBA International title on the line, it gives it a little more spice.
Usually I don’t look too much into my opponents, I get in there and take it as it comes. I’m confident in my own ability to get the job done. My team already know a bit about the boy so they are telling me the plans which we’ll adopt on the night.
I’ve prepared for a tough fight no matter what so the late change of opponent doesn’t really change all that much for my planning.
It’s all work in progress. I want to get to World level. This is a great stepping stone to help get where I want to be.
I don’t really go in thinking ‘I’m going to knock this guy out’, I like to box. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans to watch. Ja sam agresivan, come forward fighter.
Camp has gone well. I’m pretty happy going into the last few days. Now it’s all about getting the weight right, all the hard work has been done now. I’m just looking to get this show on the road now.
Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favourites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
O AWE LIVE BOKS

AWE LIVE Boxing ima live naslov prvaka svijeta i eliminacija runde prikazujući danas najuzbudljivijih boraca. Od početka živih boksa događaja AWE u 2011, AWE has featured over 50 svetsku titulu tuče.

AWE has brought boxing fans some of the most exciting and controversial bouts, including the matchup of Ricky Burns against Ray Beltran for the world title. AWE featured live and exclusively the crowning of American Terence Crawford over Ricky Burns. Navijači AWE su svjedoci eksplozivna snaga neporažena u teškoj kategoriji Tyson Fury više puta na mreži, uključujući Fury pobjede nad Kevin Johnson. U 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

O AWE – Obilje Entertainment

Obilje Entertainment (“AWE”) ima širok spektar stilova života i zabavnog programa iz egzotičnih putovanja i nečuveno domove da žive svjetsko prvenstvo u boksu. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, uključujući AT&T U-stih, ch 147 i 1147 u HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 i 669 u HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.
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BURNETT: ADAM BOOTH HAS THE PLAN TO BEAT HASKINS

Belfast talent putting faith in trainer to take IBF World title

SAN DIEGO- (Jun 5, 2017)-Ryan Burnett believes he has the perfect man in his corner in Adam Booth to get the gameplan right to take the IBF World Bantamweight title from Lee Haskins when they clash at the SSE Arena Belfast on Saturday June 10, live on AWEA Wealth of Entertainment at 3 PM ET / 12 PM ET

Burnett faces the Bristol ace in his first World title shot and it’s a welcome return to his hometown after over three and a half years on the road.

Burnett’s last outing in Belfast in November 2014 was his first fight with Booth and the pair have moved seamlessly to 16-0 and on the brink of World glory as their partnership has blossomed in Booth’s Surrey gym.

Booth has been in the corner for many World title fights with David Haye and Burnett feels that having those expertise behind him can be the difference.

Adam believes I am ready for it and he’s a man who has been there and done it,” said Burnett. “Adam knows how to put a game plan together to beat a southpaw, and I have every faith in Adam. If I am calm, relaxed and I deliver what Adam tells me to do on the night, I’ll win that belt.

I’m always learning with every fight and every day in the gym with Adam. People were saying a year ago that I was ready for a World title shot so that must mean I am even better placed for it now. Adam makes the decisions of what the right move is for me.

Adam has given me intelligence on what I actually have to do. All the skills are there, but he’s teaching me how to control it. That’s what we work on every dayunderstanding what you have to do and how you have to do it.

I needed to sit back, peel away the layers and understand what I am doing. Adam’s work speaks for itself. He’s been in the sport for a long time and he’s a well-respected coach. I’ve come to the gym willing to listen and learn because I know that Adam has so much knowledge to give, so if Adam says jump, I say how high.

Burnett challenges Haskins on a huge night of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title, with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.

An exciting undercard features a the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meeting for the Irish Cruiserweight title and local favourites James Tennyson, Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.

O AWE LIVE BOKS

AWE LIVE Boxing ima live naslov prvaka svijeta i eliminacija runde prikazujući danas najuzbudljivijih boraca. Od početka živih boksa događaja AWE u 2011, AWE has featured over 50 svetsku titulu tuče.

AWE has brought boxing fans some of the most exciting and controversial bouts, including the matchup of Ricky Burns against Ray Beltran for the world title. AWE featured live and exclusively the crowning of American Terence Crawford over Ricky Burns. Navijači AWE su svjedoci eksplozivna snaga neporažena u teškoj kategoriji Tyson Fury više puta na mreži, uključujući Fury pobjede nad Kevin Johnson. U 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

O AWE – Obilje Entertainment

Obilje Entertainment (“AWE”) ima širok spektar stilova života i zabavnog programa iz egzotičnih putovanja i nečuveno domove da žive svjetsko prvenstvo u boksu. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, uključujući AT&T U-stih, ch 147 i 1147 u HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 i 669 u HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.

Up Close and Personal With Liverpool’s Rising Prospect Dayle Gallagher

 

Interview by Gianluca Di Caro.

Fotografija: Team Gallagher

 

 

The subject of this interview is Dayle Gallagher, who is proving to be one of the most exciting young prospects to emerge on the Merseyside boxing scene over the past few years.

 

On Friday March 3rd Dayle is set to compete in his toughest fight to date, a six rounder at the Hanger 34 Club in Liverpool, against Belfast’s Michael Kelly, a proven Championship campaigner, who in the past year or so has fought France’s Mohamed Larabi for the WBF International title and more recently Scotland’s Lee McAllister for the WBF Inter-Continental belt, as well as competed on huge televised events in Russia and Sweden.

 

Unbeaten in four outings to date, two by early stoppages, against Alekseis Nikitenko, maj 2015 and Jak Johnson in December 2016, and two by solid points decision, Marty Kayes in April 2016 and Phil Townley in June the same year, Dayle has already caught the eye of some of the biggest names in the sport, including two time World Champion Amir Khan.

 

In fact courtesy of Mr Khan and his team, Dayle firmly earned his place in the History books of the sport, as the very first winner of a Professional Boxing contest in Pakistan, following his excellent win over Belfast’s Phil Townley back in June last year.

 

More on that later, as right now I think its time to get on with the interview.

 

Gianluca

Thank you for talking with me today Dayle, whilst obviously this interview is regarding your professional career, especially the upcoming fight against Michael Kelly on March 3rd, I would like to start the interview off with you telling the readers a little about your non-professional boxing, especially your amateur career, which I have understand started out with a victory over one of the top guys in the division at that time.

 

Dayle

I started boxing at the age of 14, after training for over a year I had a few inter-club events before having my first amateur bout which was on short notice to represent Liverpool my home city, which was against the Welsh number one at the time in his home city Wrexham.

 

I always remember my coach saying no one wants to fight this lad so go knock him out, and in the second round after putting him down twice already the referee had no choice to stop it.

 

I was told by numerous of people I had a bright future in the sport but my focus at the time was to become a professional football player which ended in a real bad injury and after 18 months of physio and rehabilitation on my injury.

 

I finally got back into boxing for fitness and immediately fell back in love with the sport, after just a few months of training I took a white-collar fight in Newcastle.

 

After winning that I got loads of good feedback and realised I need to start taking this serious and see how far I can go in the sport, I won Northern area, British and European titles on the unlicensed scene then realised I need to turn to the professional side of the game.

 

 

Gianluca

Your pro career got off to a flying start, with a stoppage victory over Latvian Aleksejs Nikitenko, firstly how did it feel boxing in the professional ranks for the first time and secondly can you give your view of the fight please?

 

Dayle

Even though I had been in the ring plenty of times before, my professional debut had me more nervous then any other fight, but the feeling couldn’t of been better.

 

The fight didn’t last long about 1 minute I think before the referee had to interfere and call a halt to the fight which led to my first win in the professional ranks and is a day I will never forget.

 

 

Gianluca

It was almost a year before you were back in the ring, against Marty Kayes back in April last year, but even with such a long time between fights you were in top form, beating Marty on points. How did you manage to keep motivated during this time and again please give the readers your view of the fight?

 

Dayle

It was very hard because I was going through a lot of complications with my promoter at the time and couldn’t fight and I thought I might never fight again, but after a long period out, my brother helped me and got me a fight.

 

I knew a lot about Marty and knew it wouldn’t be easy knowing how experienced he was, but I wanted to show everyone that even with all this time out how good I can be and got the win and felt like I’d never had time out of the ring.

 

 

Gianluca

Your next fight, against Phil Townley, came just a few months later and what’s more was overseas on an historic event, the first Pro Boxing event ever to take place in Pakistan. Can you please tell the readers firstly how this came about and also tell the readers not just about the fight but also the whole experience?

 

Dayle

I didn’t really believe it was true when I first found out about Pakistan. I had just come back from my holiday and next minute am on the phone to Amir Khan’s uncle about a possible fight in Pakistan.

 

Even though I knew I wasn’t at my fittest or at my preferred weight I couldn’t miss out on the opportunity so I stepped up two weight classes just for the opportunity.

 

Within a couple of hours of the fight getting offered to me I was in Bolton at the Amir Khan Academy filling out all my paper work and my visa and literally three days later was on a plane going to fight in Pakistan.

 

On arriving in Pakistan I was treated like royalty, my bags where collected and carried for me. I was greeted by the Pakistan Army and Police and escorted to my hotel.

 

I could never thank the people enough from Pakistan on how they made my time there so welcome, it’s a great country with great people even when I fought they where screaming my name, so much so that I thought I was back in Liverpool with a home crowd.

 

It was one of my most amazing experiences of my life and one that I will have for the rest of my life as I made history as the very first professional boxer to fight and win on Pakistan soil.

 

 

Gianluca

Your fourth fight, against Jak Johnson back in December and on home turf once more, was both dramatic and I would expect anti-climatic for you. I was there so know all that occurred but could you enlighten the readers about the dramas that unfolded that night from your view please?

 

Dayle

If you’ve seen the whole fight it looks like I wasn’t too happy at the end but that’s because am a fighter and all I want to do is fight.

 

I trained so hard and felt in the best shape of my life so when the fight was over In 30 seconds it annoyed me but that’s just something I have to deal with its boxing and fights can be over with one shot.

 

After watching it back I was happy with my performance and I’m blessed with punching power that can pop someone’s shoulder out of its socket with one shot.

 

 

Gianluca

Na 3rd March you’ll be in action once more at the Hanger 34 u Liverpool, where you are due to face Ireland’s Michael Kelly. Do you know much about Michael and his fighting style and also how do you see this fight panning out?

 

Dayle

I know about the people he’s fought and what he’s achieved I know it will be a tough fight but that’s why my team and me asked for the fight.

 

I don’t watch my opponents on old fights because they could turn up an box a completely different fight so I like to figure them out when am in there.

 

I think it will be an entertaining fight for people to watch, but I see it ending with a knockout, if I hit anybody at welterweight with one of my power shots in eight-ounce gloves I will be shocked to see anybody still standing there in front of me.

 

 

Gianluca

So out of the fights you’ve had to date, whether pro or not, which has been your favourite and why?

 

Dayle

My favourite has to be Pakistan making history and challenging myself, it was a big risk stepping up two weight divisions but I like a challenge and this is why I’m in this fight game, and also boxing in front of two time World Champion Amir Khan and getting great feedback from him, you can’t ask for anything better than that.

 

 

Gianluca

How would you describe your fighting style?

 

Dayle

My fighting style I believe is different to the average British style boxer which I think makes me stand out more, I’m a counter fighter with power, I’m a southpaw and I know I can be a nightmare for any boxer out there on the boxing circuit.

 

 

Gianluca

Should you be successful on the 3rd March, you will be unbeaten in five, whilst perhaps it’s still a bit early to be thinking of Championship accolades, I’m sure that you must have been thinking about opportunities like that already, as such could you please outline your future plans for the readers.

 

Dayle

I’m in the sport to win titles, it’s a dream of mine that I know I can achieve and when the opportunity comes I will take it.

 

I will keep climbing the ladder winning fights and when my team think the time is right, I will get my title shot and I will become Champion.

 

 

 

Gianluca

I’m sure you must have been an avid watcher of pro boxing even as a youngster, as such my next question is which fighters, past or present, have had the most influence on you and your career?

 

Dayle

Growing up from a young age I used to watch videos of Roy Jones Jr, I love his cockiness and confidence.

 

I always wanted to be an entertainer and give people the feeling I had when watching him.

 

My favourite fighters that I like to watch a lot of now is Floyd Mayweather, Adrian Broner, Chris Eubank Jr and Errol Spence Jr, these are the type of fighters I like to take a lot from and try to make into my own style.

 

 

Gianluca

Moving away from the fights etc., who are the main people that make up Team Gallagher?

 

Dayle

Even though I’m the one who gets in there to fight I couldn’t do it without my team, from my brother Kyle who prepares me for every fight, to all my teammates at engine room.

 

It’s not just my team though; my sponsors also help me to get ready for fight night, Goodness Grill, who prepares my food, which help me with my diets. Spartan Dynamic who train me for my strength and conditioning and get me in great shape and make me feel stronger than ever.

 

James Harris who helps me with everything behind the scenes like interviews.

 

My friends my family and my girlfriend these all help me behind the scenes when I’m moody from weight cutting and preparing for fight night.

But the most important people on my team are the people who believe in my dream and buy tickets off me for my fights, because what a lot of people don’t realise without ticket sales fights can’t happen and I will always be thankful to every last person who buys a ticket from me!

 

 

Gianluca

Where do you train and what is your training schedule?

 

Dayle

I train in Engine Room Boxing Club, Sports Direct Fitness and Spartan Dynamic, my normal routine for fight night is 6am I wake up have a banana then straight to Sports Direct Fitness for my running.

 

I like to get between 4-6 miles in every morning then I will do a bit of bag work and get a sauna, then I will go home and rest then at 10:30am depending on which day Ponedjeljak, Srijeda, Petak I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Utorak i Četvrtak I will be at Spartan Dynamic until Midday working on my strength and conditioning, then I will go and pick up freshly prepared meals from Goodness Grill and then have work from 2:30pm until 9:30pm.

 

It’s a hard routine to maintain but for my dream it’s all worth it.

 

 

Gianluca

What would you say your favourite part of training is?

 

Dayle

I don’t really have a favourite part of training; my favourite part is probably getting told I’m finished because it’s really hard work.

 

It’s an addiction training that I couldn’t go without, but if I had to choose one thing it would probably be sparring. It’s the closest thing to fighting and there’s nothing better than landing devastating punches on opponents.

 

 

Gianluca

Outside boxing, what is your favourite sport?

 

Dayle

Outside of boxing my favourite sport is football, I love to watch my team Everton but any game in general I will just watch for entertainment

 

 

Gianluca

Besides sport how else do you relax outside boxing?

 

Dayle

Boxing is constantly on my brain when I have spare time I watch boxing videos or talk about it to people who don’t really care but it’s in my blood and I just can’t help it

 

 

Gianluca

These days Social Media is very much an important tool for professional sports people; do you utilize Social Media to engage with your fans?

 

Dayle

I find social media is very important these days for professional athletes and I always interact with fans, because anybody who takes time to ask me anything about my career deserves a reply, I’m not a big name in the sport yet so to have people asking me questions about my boxing really means a lot to me.

 

 

Gianluca

Finally is there anything you want to say to your fans?

 

Dayle

Thank you to everyone who follows my career and believes in me it won’t be long until I’m at the top, hvala.

 

Dayle Gallagher versus Michael Kelly headlines the Kyle Gallagher Fight Club Promotions event at Hanger 34 in Liverpool on Friday 3rdMart 2017, which will be broadcast on BOOM TV. Tickets are available from boxers competing or call Fight Club Ticket Line 07711 098025.

BELLATOR 173 SLUŽBENI REZULTATI & FOTOGRAFIJE

 

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Liam McGeary (12-1) poražen Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO at 1:06 okruglih dvije

James Gallagher (6-0) poražen Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) submission (zadnja-naked čok) u 2:53 okruglih jednom

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) poražen Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) poražen Colin Fletcher (13-8) submission (zadnja-naked čok) u 2:42 okruglih dvije

Shay Walsh (15-4) poražen James McErleane (6-4) via jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28 X3)

BELLATOR AND BAMMA RE-JOIN FORCES FOR BELLATOR 173 AND BAMMA 28 AT THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24

SBG STARS JAMES GALLAGHER AND SINEAD KAVANAGH BOTH SET WITH MATCHUPS

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Siječanj 24, 2017) – Bellator & BAMMA combine forces once more to bring Belfast a show of Titanic proportions as they present their second co-promoted event on Friday February 24th 2017 from the SSE Arena, Belfast. With huge main events and supporting undercards, it will be a historic and groundbreaking night to remember for MMA fans of Belfast and around the world.

 

Tickets for the joint-event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

We had a great time working with David and the BAMMA team in December for what was an incredibly successful Bellator debut in Dublin. We’re looking forward to heading north with them to Belfast for another amazing co-promotion that will feature some of the world’s best fighters.”Scott Coker, Bellator CEO

 

“The addition of Bellator to the show in Dublin was a great experience and the perfect end to a year of great events for BAMMA. We are therefore very pleased to welcome them back as part of the package for what will be an exciting night of MMA for the fans in Belfast in February” – David Green, BAMMA CEO

 

With both fight cards being announced over the coming weeks, further information on the headline bouts can be found below.

Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields

Hailing from Andover, Engleska, the 34-year-old Liam McGeary (11-1) will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10thtime under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, kada Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at Bellator 163. McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 od 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februar 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Irska, Chris Fields (11-7-1) will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februar 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at BAMMA 24. Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Irska, 20-godišnji James Gallagher (5-0) is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher now takes on Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3) in the co-main event of the evening.

 

Another top prospect from the famed SBG powerhouse, Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) returns to the Bellator cage against 32-year-old Parisian Iona Razafiarison (1-1, 1 NC) in a 140-pound catchweight matchup “KO” Kavanagh, who fights out of nearby Dublin Ireland will no doubt be looking to collect her third knockout on Februar 24.

 

BAMMA 28: Parke Vs. Redmond

“Stormin” Norman Parke (22-5-1) from Bushmills, Antrim is no stranger to BAMMA events, as he has been spotted numerous times cornering team mates as part of the Next Gen Northern Ireland fight team. One of Europe’s most sought after free agents prior to putting pen to paper with BAMMA, Parke now goes in pursuit of the coveted BAMMA World Lightweight title.

Paul “Redser” Redmond (11-6) landed a victorious homecoming of his own at BAMMA 26, as Redser took out the double tough Chris “The Menace” Stringer to claim the adulation of his hometown support. Redmond now steps into one of the biggest fights ever announced in Ireland, as he takes on Parke in this hugely anticipated match up.

 

For further information check out the Bellator and BAMMA websites and follow them on all social media channels.

Ažurirano Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields Glavni Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3)

140 LB. Catchweight Feature: Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) vs. Iona Razafiarison (1-1, 1 NC)

Updated BAMMA 28: Parke vs. Redmond Fight Card

‘Stormin’ Norman Parke (22-5-1) Vs. Paul ‘Redser’ Redmond (11-5) – Lightweight Feature Bout
Andy ‘Taz’ Young (10-8) Vs. Dominique ‘The Black Panther’ Wooding (3-0) – Interim BAMMA World Flyweight TItle
Ronnie ‘Iron’ Mann (25-8-1) Vs. Damien ‘Frankenstien’ Lapilus (14-7-1) – BAMMA World Featherweight Title
Rhys ‘Skeletor’ McKee (c) (5-0) Vs. ‘Magic Myles Price (9-6-0) – Lonsdale Lightweight Title
Colin ‘The Freakshow’ Fletcher (13-7) Vs. Alex ‘Da Kid’ Lohore (10-1) – Velter Bout
John ‘Johnny Jitzu’ Redmond (7-12) Vs. ‘The Nigerian Diamond’ Pelu Adetola (3-5) – Srednjoj Bout
Steve Owens (2-0) Vs. Jai Herbert (4-1) – Lagan Bout
Niall Smith (4-4) Vs. Daniel Rutkowski (1-2) – Pero Bout
Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) Vs. Ross McCorriston (0-0) – Bantam Bout
Andrew Murphy (0-1) Vs. Stephen Kilifin (2-1) – Pero Bout

Jonathan Reid (0-0) Vs. Daniel Olejniczak (0-0) – Velter Bout

Glenn ‘The Beast’ Irvine ((0-1) Vs. Keith ‘The Butcher’ McCabe (2-3) – 80kg Catchweight Bout

‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Siječanj 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) protiv Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Petak, Februar 24.

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

Hailing from Andover, Engleska, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10th time under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, kada Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at ‘Bellator 163.’ McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 od 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februar 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Irska, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februar 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at “BAMMA 24.” Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Irska, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

Ažurirani "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD

Fight Report: Tolan Osigurava Irish International Naslov, Magee Jr i Fitzsimmons Truly Sensational u Belfastu

Fight Report: Gianluca (Rijeka) Di Caro

Fotografije: Paul Green

 

 

Prošlog vikenda sam se našao leti preko Irskog mora u Belfast za prvu Malta Boxing komisije (MBC) sankcionisani pro događaj u pokrajini, Chuck Tolan je Fianna Promocije 'Ruaille Buaille' događaja i boy oh boy, a da li je vredelo.

 

Ali, prije nego što na boks, Moram reći ono što je veliki grad i veliki ljudi, Ja sam napravio nevjerojatno dobrodošlice i navijači u noći, na neverovatan Devenish Complex, su jednostavno super i stvarno je to posebnim, Siguran sam da je sjajnu atmosferu i energiju koju generira mora da su stvarno podigao domaći borci.

 

U naslovu slučaju vidim Belfast samoj Tommy 'The Tiger' Tolan izazov kolege Belfast momče Phil Townley za inauguralni Irish International Middleweight titulu.

 

Tommy karijeri je poduzela malo oživljavanja proteklih dvanaest mjeseci ili tako, nakon Run gubitaka da se vratimo na 2011 Irci Bruiser je stavljanje u nekim velikim predstavama.

 

Osjetio sam da je nesreću da se ne barem remi protiv George Hillyard vratiti u avgustu prošle godine, ali možda da ga je podstaknuta kad je došao protiv Matt Scriven samo tri mjeseca kasnije i opet protiv Rastislav Frano u februaru.

 

Te pobjede protiv Scriven i Frano postaviti Tommy na putu za svoj prvi naslov borba, kao i priliku za titulu, i Tommy nije bio ostavljajući ništa da šansu.

 

Pravo iz off oba protagonista postaviti svoj posao na visokom tempu, Townley što posebno dolazi nasilno naprijed, koja je u početku stavio Tolan na leđima pješice.

 

O pola puta kroz okrugli Townley podržao Tolan na užad i započeli rad na tijelu svog protivnika, Međutim u jednom posebno frenetičnim razmjenu bilo je mučno udar kao glavama sukobilo.

 

Townley izašla na gore, sa gadan rez na vrhu čela, koja curila krv u oba oka. Sudija Lee Murtagh zaustavio postupak i dobili ringa doktora da odmah provjerite cut.

 

Nakon čišćenja krvi iz njegovog lica bilo je jasno rez nije bio baš tako loše kao što je izgledao i borba nastavila.

 

Townley je malo neodlučan na restart, koji je otvorio vrata za Tolan da zabavljaju publiku s nekim odličnim kombinacijama iza ozbiljno nasilno direkt.

 

Okrugli dva mnogo više iste, sa Tolan preuzeti kontrolu postupka u stilu.

 

Na o minuti susreta gadna rana otvorila na Townley obrazu, moram da kažem da nisam siguran da li je to bilo od udarca ili slučajnog glave-sukob ponovo, što se to dogodilo u još jedan vrlo blizu četvrtine Slugfest.

 

U svakom slučaju, Townley bio jako okrvavljeni i počinju da izgledaju malo borbe nositi.

 

Na kraju okruglog ringa doktora, Dr Robert McConnell i glavni Trauma Medić Chris Robinson inspekcija Townley je rana, a onda razgovarao sa sudijom.

 

Uz saznanje da ako rezove otvori opet borba će biti zaustavljen Townley izašla u više defanzivna mode, Međutim, ova djeca borac i nakon desetak sekundi ili tako bacio oprez u vjetar i otišao na napad Big Time, ono što slijedi sljedeća je sve akcije pete do pete rata.

 

Sa oko trideset sekundi okruglog preostalih desilo se neminovno, ne samo da je rana na Townley obraz ponovo otvorilo, ali još cut otvorio preko desnog oka.

 

Townley obrisao krv daleko od oči sa svojim rukavicu i ponovno otišao pravo na napad, ali Tolan je imao ništa od toga i neka rip sa velikim pravo pratio s bračnim rukom Flurry snimaka, na taj način podržali su danas prikriva Townley na konopce i otišao u za ubiti još baraž snimaka.

 

Sa samo pet sekundi okruglog ići sudac Lee Murtagh uskočio spasiti problematične i okrvavljeni Townley iz neizbježno knockout.

 

Moram reći borbi može imati trajao samo tri runde, ali nije bilo vjerojatno više akcije u tom devet minuta nego što obično vidim u deset svestrani koji se bacio na udaljenosti.

 

Nakon rezultat koji se objavio legendarni irski MC Harry McGayock MBC-a Jennifer Burton i Irish International Championship supervizor David Walshe predstavio Tolan s prvenstvo pojas, mnogo na radost visoko vokal lokalne publika.

 

Prije odličnoj Tolan-Townley Borba za naslov, Belfast je senzacionalno Eamonn Magee Juniora je u akciji protiv latvijski dinara Skripkins.

 

Kakav borbu, dva ozbiljno classy i talentovane mlade borce u akciji jedni protiv drugih, To je imalo za nastanak kao pravi klasik.

 

U početku je to bila vrlo tehnički prikaz boksu, više kao pesničarski partiju šaha, Još odigrali na frenetičnim tempom, kako Skripkins i Magee stavio na fantastičnoj prikaz boksu za upakovane kuću, Međutim, pokazalo se da je kratkog daha aferu.

 

Na o jednoj minuti, Magee usporio njegova napada i počeo branje off Skripkins s pin point precizne snimke na glavi i tijelu, što zauzvrat je izazvao Litvanski promijeniti svoju taktiku u pokušaju da povrati neke nivo kontrole.

 

Nakon tridesetak sekundi ili tako uzvišenog boks i od strane muškaraca, Magee uskočio s velikim pravo na tijelu Skripkins, koje je poslao Latvijski do platnu.

 

Skripkins očajnički pokušavala da ga vrati na noge kao sudac Lee Murtagh napravio brojanja, Međutim, njegova nastojanja bili su uzaludni, umjesto mladog Latvijski suočio sa TKO poraz na jednu minutu i 53 drugi znak u prvom krugu.

 

Magee Jnr jasno je da pravi posao, ovaj klinac ima sve i što je još važnije je bio u protiv stvarno dobar protivnik u Skripkins, i prošao kroz je s velikim uspjehom, veliki win to je sigurno.

 

Moj konačni riječi na ovu borbu, to možda nije trajala dugo, ali ako ova dva ikada imati revanš želim biti tamo, bilo je to dobro.

 

Izrada svoj debi pro je bivši amaterski zvijezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, protiv kolega debitant Latvija je Aleksndrs Birkenbergs.

 

Baš kao sa Magee Jnr-Skripkins ovo je bio još jedan dobro usklađene bout.

 

Od otvaranja zvono Birkenbergs pozicioniran sebe centar prsten i pogleda za kontrolu postupka, Međutim Fitzsimmons je imao ništa od toga, pogotovo što su se borili u ispred svoje kuće publika.

 

Imajući prisebnost mladi Fitzsimmons je sadržaj na ustrelim svog protivnika s ciljanih snimaka na glavi i tijelu svaki put Birkenbergs bi korak u napadom.

 

Oko trećina put kroz prvi krug Fitzsimmons pojačali tempo, ipak zadržao svoju preciznost, ostavljajući Birkenbergs nema izbora nego da prikrije za period do otvora za kontranapad predstavila.

 

Fitzsimmons neznatno promijenila taktiku u drugom, ide na prednjoj strani stopala i uzimajući u borbi za Birkenbergs desno od off.

 

Birkenbergs je hrabri kao oni dolaze, on je nastavio istupaju u svakoj prilici, Na žalost za ovaj mladić je igrao u Fitzsimmons vrlo sposobnim rukama, Irac ples i pustiti rip ili sa pin point precizan udarac u glavu ili tijelo ili dvostruko rukom nalet pred izlazak pred Birkenbergs mogao dobiti pristojan counter u.

 

Oko dva minuta, Fitzsimmons sletio rebro pucanje tijelo shot, bukvalno, ali hrabri mladić Latvijski samo odmahnuo ga i pokušao da se vrati u svoju boksu.

 

U pauzi i doktora i sudac Lee Murtagh otišao provjeriti na Birkenbergs, koji je pokazao u puno boli. Nakon brzog razgovora sa svog ugla odlučeno je da bi bilo odvažno za Birkenbergs da nastavi.

 

Moram reći Fitzsimmons je još jedan mladić i elegantan boy oh boy je on prikazati svoje vještine u subotu noć, definitivno jedan gledati za budućnost.

 

Prije tri pro borbama je bilo pet Izložba borbama, u organizaciji IBA, da prikažu upravo ono što fanovi mogu očekivati ​​kada MBC uvede "Novice" Pro format kasnije ove godine.

 

U "Novice" Pro koncept je zamišljen kao uvod u pro redovima za talentirane amatere više pogodna za profesionalce stilu mudra, ali sa samo ograničeno amaterski iskustvo, ili s druge strane, iskusni borci iz nelicenciranog scene u potrazi za napraviti okvirni potez za profesionalne redove.

 

Dok je licenciranje i medicinskim standardima su praktično isti kao i sa redovnim profesionalci, novice Pros napade će biti od dvije minute trajanja i može biti uparen samo sa drugima licenciran kao "Novice" Pros.

 

Prvi od ovih naleta vidjeti Barry McCafferty tukli Ben Robinson strane 40-36 Odluka poena.

 

Sljedeći se vidi Mark McMahon tukli Steve Keown za titulu IBA galski Middleweight strane 40-35 poena margin.

 

Treći bout vidi Michael Collins tukao Stevie Martin u četiri okrugla Cruiserweight konkurs od strane 40-37 poena margin.

 

Johnny Lawson prestao Darren Butler sa pucanje bodyshot na jednu minutu i 56 drugi znak u prvom krugu.

 

U naslovu izložbe bout, Marty Kayes osigurala IBA Irski Naslov sa 60-54 bodovi pobjede nad Karl Savage.

 

Kao što sam rekao na početku izvještaja ovo je bio moj prvi put u Belfast i ja uživala svaki drugi za to, veliki grad, veliki ljudi i kao za emisiju dobro šta da kažem, to je prva klasa, na veliko mjesto i bio je prepun najviše zahvalni i prijateljski navijači koje sam ikada imao zadovoljstvo upoznati.

The Fighting Irish: Tolan Set Za Townley Naslov Showdown u Belfastu Ove subote

Belfast bokseri Tommy 'The Tiger' Tolan i Philip Townley su postavljeni da idu pete do pete međusobno, za upražnjeno Irish International Professional Middleweight titulu, na Devenish kompleks u Belfastu da to dolazi subota, Mart 14th.

 

Transformacija Tolan karijere u proteklih godinu dana bio je zapanjujuće, nakon niza gubitaka da se vratimo na 2011 Karijeru je počeo da se okrene kasno 2014, kada je pobedio Matt Scriven u Leeds.

 

U februaru ove godine Tolan vratio u Leeds da se osigura još jedan odličan win, ovaj put preko Slovačke Rastislav Frano, koji je u to vrijeme bio dolazak dva velika pobjeda sebe.

 

Govoreći iz svog doma ranije rekao Tolan.

 

"Ja zaista se radujem do subote, To će biti velika noć.

 

Prošlo je dvije godine od kada sam poslednji put borio ovdje u Belfastu, tako da sam stvarno za borbu protiv opet ispred domaće publike, i nadam se da ću donijeti kući pojas da zaista proslavili Dan svetog Patrika u stilu. "

 

Podrška svim Belfast naslovom bout vidi druge lokalne momče Eamonn Magee Jnr, sin bivšeg Commonwealth i World Boxing Union Svjetski prvak istog imena, što njegov drugi pro izletu protiv Slovačke dinara Skripkins.

 

Magee dolazi u borbu visoke u povjerenju, nakon što je senzacionalno drugi krug prekid pridobiti Zoltan Horvath na svoj debi u junu.

 

U to da je pobeda, Magee Jnr Pokazalo se da je pravilno "čip starog bloka ', je mladić boksovao lijepo u cijeloj, ali što je još važnije, završio svoju iskusnijih protivnika sa svjetska klasa lijevo kuka, u većem dijelu na sličan način kao i njegov slavni otac radi na toliko navrata tokom svojoj bogatoj karijeri.

 

Bivši amaterski zvijezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, će biti pravi svoje pro debi na show, protiv Slovačke Alexander Birkenbergs.

 

Fitzsimmons imao Stellar amaterski karijeru, osvojivši 47 od njegovih 51 izlaske, i pametne novac je na mladić bio još jedan zvijezda budućnosti da izađe iz poznatog All Saints kluba.

 

Pored borbama iznad, tu će dalje napade obilježjima lokalne boraca.

 

Tommy Tolan nasuprot Philip Townley, za upražnjeno Irish International Professional Middleweight Championship, Naslovi su Fianna promocije događaja na Devenish kompleks u Belfastu u subotu 14th Mart 2015.

Kažnjavanje za ovaj događaj će biti pod uslovom ljubaznošću Malta Boxing komisije (MBC) - www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Ulaznice, cijeni £ 20 su dostupni od boksera učestvuju ili nazovite Tommy na 07907 030852 Peter ili na 07516 260955.

 

 

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