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BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

Unbeaten talent can become Northern Ireland’s latest World champion v sobotu

SAN DIEGO (Júna 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 Sobota, LIVE na AWE- Nepreberné množstvo zábavy na 3 PM ET / 12 Premiér 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 Sobota 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 Boxing

AWE LIVE Box ponúka živé titulu majstrovstvá sveta a eliminácia záchvaty predstaví dnešnej najviac vzrušujúce bojovníkmi. Od začiatku živých akcií boxu AWE v roku 2011, AWE has featured over 50 world boja o majstrovský titul.

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. AWE fanúšikovia boli svedkami výbušná sila neporazený heavyweight Tyson Fury viackrát na sieti, vrátane víťazstva Fury nad Kevin Johnson. V 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

O AWE – Nepreberné množstvo zábavy

Nepreberné množstvo zábavy (“AWE”) Ponúka širokú škálu životného štýlu a zábavy programovanie z exotického cestovania a poburujúce domovy žiť majstrovstiev sveta boxovať. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, vrátane AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 a 1147 v HD, Verizon Fios TV, ch 169 a 669 v HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.

HASKINS SAILING INTO STORMY WATERS IN BELFAST

IBF champ heading to Belfast on the ferry today

SAN DIEGO (Júna 7, 2017) –Lee Haskins gets over his first major hurdle in defending his IBF Bantamweight title against Ryan Burnett in Belfast on Sobotaby 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, žiť AWEA A Wealth of Entertainment na 3 PM ET / 12 Premiér 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, dlhá doba. 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 v sobotu noc

SAN DIEGO (Júna 6, 2017) James Tennyson feels he’s above domestic leveland says he’ll prove that on Saturday keď čelí Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast, žiť AWE- Nepreberné množstvo zábavy na 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.
“Som veľmi nadšený, 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. Som agresívny, come forward fighter.
“Tábor dopadol dobre. 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 Boxing

AWE LIVE Box ponúka živé titulu majstrovstvá sveta a eliminácia záchvaty predstaví dnešnej najviac vzrušujúce bojovníkmi. Od začiatku živých akcií boxu AWE v roku 2011, AWE has featured over 50 world boja o majstrovský titul.

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. AWE fanúšikovia boli svedkami výbušná sila neporazený heavyweight Tyson Fury viackrát na sieti, vrátane víťazstva Fury nad Kevin Johnson. V 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

O AWE – Nepreberné množstvo zábavy

Nepreberné množstvo zábavy (“AWE”) Ponúka širokú škálu životného štýlu a zábavy programovanie z exotického cestovania a poburujúce domovy žiť majstrovstiev sveta boxovať. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, vrátane AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 a 1147 v HD, Verizon Fios TV, ch 169 a 669 v 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- (Jún 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, žiť na AWE–A 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 Boxing

AWE LIVE Box ponúka živé titulu majstrovstvá sveta a eliminácia záchvaty predstaví dnešnej najviac vzrušujúce bojovníkmi. Od začiatku živých akcií boxu AWE v roku 2011, AWE has featured over 50 world boja o majstrovský titul.

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. AWE fanúšikovia boli svedkami výbušná sila neporazený heavyweight Tyson Fury viackrát na sieti, vrátane víťazstva Fury nad Kevin Johnson. V 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

O AWE – Nepreberné množstvo zábavy

Nepreberné množstvo zábavy (“AWE”) Ponúka širokú škálu životného štýlu a zábavy programovanie z exotického cestovania a poburujúce domovy žiť majstrovstiev sveta boxovať. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, vrátane AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 a 1147 v HD, Verizon Fios TV, ch 169 a 669 v HD. and DirecTV, ch 387.

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

 

Interview by Gianluca Di Caro.

Fotografie: 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, v máji 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 v Liverpoole, 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 Pondelok, Streda, Piatok I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Utorok a Štvrtok 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 9:30popoludní.

 

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, ďakujem.

 

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

Bellator 173 Oficiálne výsledky & FOTKY

 

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Liam McGear (12-1) porazený Brett McDermott (7-5) cez TKO na 1:06 z bicykla dvoch

James Gallagher (6-0) porazený Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) via predloženia (zadné nahý tlmivka) na 2:53 okrúhleho jedného

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) porazený Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) via jednomyseľným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) porazený Colin Fletcher (13-8) via predloženia (zadné nahý tlmivka) na 2:42 z bicykla dvoch

Shay Walsh (15-4) porazený James McErleane (6-4) via jednomyseľným rozhodnutím (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, KALIFORNIA. (Január 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, Anglicko, the 34-year-old Liam McGear (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, kedy 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 na 11 kariéra vyhráva, 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 Február 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Írsko, Chris Fields (11-7-1) will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Február 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 kariéra vyhráva, 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, Írsko, 20-ročný 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 Február 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.

Aktualizované Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields Hlavné Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGear (11-1) proti. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

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

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

Updated BAMMA 28: Parke vs. Redmond Fight Card

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

Jonathan Reid (0-0) Proti. Daniel Olejniczak (0-0) – Welterweight Bout

Glenn ‘The Beast’ Irvine ((0-1) Proti. 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, KALIFORNIA. (Január 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGear (11-1) proti 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 Piatok, Február 24.

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. 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, Anglicko, 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, kedy 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 na 11 kariéra vyhráva, 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 Február 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Írsko, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Február 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 kariéra vyhráva, 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, Írsko, 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.

 

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

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGear (11-1) proti. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

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

Boj správa: Tolan Zabezpečuje írskej medzinárodné titul, Magee Jr a Fitzsimmons Skutočne Senzačný v Belfaste

Boj správa: Gianluca (Rieka) Di Caro

Fotografie: Paul Green

 

 

Minulý víkend som zistil, že letí cez Írske more do Belfastu na prvej Malta Boxing komisie (MBC) sankcie pre udalosť v provincii, Chuck Tolan je Fianna promo akcie Ruaille Buaille 'udalosť a chlapec ach jo, a bolo to za to.

 

Ale skôr, než dostať do boxu, Musím povedať, že to, čo skvelé mesto a skvelé ľudí, Bol som robil neuveriteľne vítaní a fanúšikovia v noci, za neuveriteľnú Devenish komplexu, bolo jednoducho úžasné a naozaj sa to zvláštne, Som si istý, úžasná atmosféra a energia, ktorú generovaný musí naozaj zdvihol domáce bojovníkmi.

 

Hlavnou hviezdou akcie nájdete v Belfaste vlastnej Tommy The Tiger "Tolan výzva chlapík Belfast chlapče Phil Townley pre otváracej titul Irish International Middleweight.

 

Tommyho kariéra vykonala trochu oživenie v posledných dvanástich mesiacov tak, Po behu strát návrate do 2011 írsky bitkár bol uvedení v niektorých skvelé výkony.

 

Cítil som, že mal smolu, aby získali aspoň remízu proti George HILLYARD späť v auguste minulého roka, ale možno, že ho popchol, keď prišiel na Matta Scriven iba tri mesiace neskôr a znovu proti Rastislav Frano v februári.

 

Tieto výhry proti Scriven a Frano nastaviť Tommyho na ceste za jeho prvú celkovej boj, rovnako ako v názve strely, a Tommy sa nenechávať nič na náhodu.

 

Hneď od štartu sa obaja protagonisti sa pustil do ich podnikania vysokým tempom, Townley obzvlášť silná prichádza dopredu, ktorý pôvodne dal Tolan na zadnej nohe.

 

O v polovici kola Townley cúval Tolan na laná a začal pracovať na telo svojho súpera, však počas jedného obzvlášť frenetické výmenou došlo odporný buchnutie ako ich hlavy sa stretli.

 

Townley vyšiel horšie, s škaredé rany na vrchole čelá, ktorá vytekala krv do oboch očí. Rozhodca Lee Murtagh konanie zastavil a dostal ringside lekára, aby okamžite skontrolovať rez.

 

Po vyčistení krv z tváre bolo zrejmé rez nebol až tak zlý, ako sa zdalo, a boj pokračoval.

 

Townley bol trochu váhal na reštartovanie, ktorý otvoril dvere Tolan baviť dav s niektorými vynikajúcou kombináciou za vážne dôrazný krátky úder.

 

Druhé kolo oveľa viac rovnaký, s Tolan prevzatie kontroly riadenia vo veľkom štýle.

 

Na o minúte nedvíha škaredý šrám rozleteli na Townleyho na tvár, musím povedať, nie som si istý, či to bolo z punč alebo náhodnému hlavy-stretu znova, ako sa to stalo v priebehu ešte ďalšie veľmi Close Quarters Slugfest.

 

Tak aj tak, Townley bol ťažko zakrvavený a začína vyzerať trochu bitka opotrebovaný.

 

Na konci okrúhleho ringside lekára, Dr Robert McConnell a generálny Trauma Medic Chris Robinson inšpekciu Townley je škrabancov a potom prehovoril s rozhodcom.

 

S vedomím, že v prípade, že škrty otvoria opäť boj bude zastavený Townley vyšiel vo viacerých obrannom móde, ale to deti bojovník a po asi desať sekúnd alebo tak nejako hodila opatrnosť za hlavu a šiel na útoku veľký čas, to, čo nasledovalo potom, bolo všetko akciu toe-to-toe vojna.

 

S asi tridsať sekúnd kolesá zostávajúce nevyhnutné sa stalo, nielenže šrám na Townley tvári otvoril znova, ale iný strih otvoril cez pravé oko.

 

Townley otrel krv preč z očí s jeho rukavicu a šiel rovno do útoku znova, ale Tolan mal nič z toho a nechať rip s veľkým právom nadviazala s dvojitým handed príval striel, v tom podporil teraz zakrýva Townley na lanách a šiel na zabitie s ďalším prívalom striel.

 

Pri púhych päť sekúnd kolesá ísť rozhodca Lee Murtagh vstúpil zachrániť problémové a zakrvavenou Townley pred nevyhnutným knockout.

 

Musím povedať, že boj môže mať trvala len tri kolá, ale tam bol pravdepodobne viac akcie v tom, že deväť minúta, než normálne vidieť v desiatich guľatejší, ktorá bola vzdialenosť.

 

V nadväznosti na výsledok práve oznámil legendárny írsky MC Harry McGayock MBC Jennifer Burton a írskej Medzinárodné majstrovstvá inšpektora Davida Walsha prezentované Tolan sa majstrovstvá pásom, veľa radosti z vysoko vokálne miestnej davu.

 

Pred vynikajúce Tolan-Townleyho boj o titul, Belfast senzačný Eamonn Magee junior bol v akcii proti lotyšskej dináre Skripkins.

 

Čo boj, Dvaja vážne prima a talentovaní mladí bojovníci v akcii proti sebe, To malo predpoklady stať je pravda, klasika.

 

Spočiatku to bolo veľmi technický boxu display, viac ako boxerský šachu, napriek tomu odohrali v frenetické tempo, ako Skripkins a Magee dať na fantastickú zobrazenie boxu pre nabitým sálou, ale ukázalo sa, že krátke trvanie záležitosť.

 

Asi jednej minúte nedvíha, Magee spomalil jeho útoky a začal Odstreľovacie Skripkins s milimetrovými presné výstrely do hlavy a tela, čo spôsobilo litovský zmeniť taktiku v snahe získať určitú úroveň kontroly.

 

Po asi tridsať sekúnd, alebo tak vznešené boxu z oboch mužov,, Magee vstúpil s veľkým práva na tele Skripkins, ktorý poslal lotyšského dole na plátne.

 

Skripkins sa zúfalo snažil dostať späť na nohy, ako rozhodca Lee Murtagh z počet, ale jeho úsilie bolo márne, namiesto toho mladý lotyšský čelila TKO porážku na jednej minúty a päťdesiat tri sekunda známky v prvom kole.

 

Magee Jnr je jednoznačne real deal, ten chalan má všetko, a čo viac, že ​​bol v proti vážne dobrý súper v Skripkins, a prešiel s vlajúcimi zástavami, veľká výhra to je isté.

 

Má posledné slová na tomto boji, to nemusí trvať dlho, ale ak títo dvaja niekedy odvetu chcem byť tam, bolo to dobré.

 

Tvorba svoj profesionálny debut bol bývalý amatérsky hviezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, proti kolega debutujúceho štyridsiatnika lotyšských Aleksndrs Birkenbergs.

 

Rovnako ako u Magee junior-Skripkins to bol ďalší dobre uzavreté zápas.

 

Od otvorenia zvonu Birkenbergs postavil stredným krúžkom a pozrel sa na kontrolu riadenia, však Fitzsimmons mal nič z toho, najmä preto, že bojovali pred domácim publikom.

 

Vedenie jeho chladný mladý Fitzsimmons bol spokojný, že Odstreľovacie svojho súpera s cielenými výstrely do hlavy a tela zakaždým, keď sa Birkenbergs by sa zapájali s útokom.

 

Približne tretina cesty cez prvé kolo Fitzsimmons urýchliť tempo, napriek tomu udržal jeho presnosť, opustenie Birkenbergs žiadna iná možnosť kryť dobu až otvorom na protiútok predstavila.

 

Fitzsimmons mierne zmenil taktiku v druhom, ísť na prednú nohu a pri boj na Birkenbergs napravo od off.

 

Birkenbergs je tak statočný, ako prídu, on stále prichádza vpred pri každej príležitosti, Bohužiaľ pre mladíka to hralo priamo do Fitzsimmons veľmi schopných rúk, Ir tancuje v a nechať RIP buď milimetrovými presnou ranou do hlavy alebo tela, alebo double handed príval, než vstúpil pred Birkenbergs mohol dostať slušné počítadlo v.

 

Okolo dvoch minúte nedvíha, Fitzsimmons pristál rebro praskanie telo shot, doslovne, ale statočný lotyšský mladík len ju striasol a snažil sa dostať späť do svojho boxu.

 

Počas prestávky ako lekár a rozhodca Lee Murtagh šiel skontrolovať Birkenbergs, ktorý bol zjavne v veľa bolesti. Po rýchlom rokovaní so svojím rohom bolo rozhodnuté, že by bolo nerozumné pre Birkenbergs na pokračovanie.

 

Musím povedať, Fitzsimmons je ďalší prima chalan a chlapec oh chlapec urobil predviesť svoje schopnosti v sobotu noc, Rozhodne stojí za to sledovať na budúcnosť.

 

Pred tromi profesionálny súbojov tam bolo päť Výstavné záchvaty, organizuje IBA, predviesť, čo môžu fanúšikovia očakávať, keď MBC zaviesť Pre formát "začínajúceho" neskôr v tomto roku.

 

Pre pojem "začínajúceho" je koncipovaná ako úvod do profesionálnej radov pre nadané amatérov, ktoré lepšie zodpovedajú štýlu klady múdry, ale iba s obmedzeným amatérske skúsenosti, alebo na druhej strane skúsený bojovníci z nelicencované scény, ktorí chcú, aby sa nezáväznú prechod na profesionálnych radov.

 

Kým licencií a zdravotné štandardy sú prakticky rovnaké ako u pravidelných profesionálov, sa záchvaty Začínajúci Plusy bude z dvoch trvania minúty a môže byť uzavreté iba s inými licencovanými ako "nováčik" Pros.

 

Prvá z týchto záchvatov vidieť Barry McCafferty poraziť Ben Robinson by 40-36 body rozhodnutie.

 

Ďalšie up vidieť Mark McMahon porazil Steva Keown o titul IBA gaelštine Middleweight by 40-35 body marže.

 

Tretí zápas vidieť Michael Collins poraziť Stevie Martina v štyroch okolo Cruiserweight súťaže by 40-37 body marže.

 

Johnny Lawson zastavil Darren Butler sa praskanie bodyshot na strane jednej minúty a päťdesiat šesť sekunda známky v prvom kole.

 

V titulok výstavy záchvate, Marty Kayes zabezpečil IBA írsku hlavu s 60-54 poukazuje na víťazstvo nad Karlom Savage.

 

Ako som povedal na začiatku správy to bolo prvýkrát, čo som v Belfaste a ja som si užil každý druhý z toho, skvelý City, skvelí ľudia a ako na show dobre, čo môžem povedať, to bolo prvé triedy, na skvelé miesto a bolo zabalené s najviac ocenili a priateľské fanúšikov, akú som kedy mal tú česť sa stretnúť.

Boj Irish: Tolan Sada pre Townley hlavy zúčtovanie v Belfaste túto sobotu

Belfast boxerky Tommy "Tiger" Tolan a Philip Townley sú nastavené ísť prst až k päte spolu navzájom, o voľné titul Irish International Professional Middleweight, v komplexe Devenish v Belfaste tento rok v sobotu, Marec 14th.

 

Transformácia Tolan kariéry v minulom roku bolo úžasný, po reťazec strát siahajúcu až do 2011 Jeho kariéra začala otáčať okolo neskoro 2014, keď porazil Matt Scriven v Leeds.

 

Vo februári tohto roku Tolan vrátil do Leedsu zabezpečiť ďalšie vynikajúce víťazstvo, tentoraz cez Slovenska Rastislav Frano, ktorý v tej dobe bol príchod dvoch veľkých víťazstiev sám.

 

V rozhovore zo svojho domova skôr Tolan povedal.

 

"Som naozaj teším do soboty, Je to bude skvelý večer.

 

Už je to dva roky, čo som tu naposledy bojoval v Belfaste, takže som naozaj len pre boj pred domácim publikom znova a dúfam, že prinesiem domov pás naozaj osláviť Deň svätého Patrika vo veľkom štýle. "

 

Podpora všetkých Belfast titulok zápas vidí ďalšie miestne mladík Eamonn Magee junior, syn majstra sveta bývalý Commonwealth a World Boxing Únie s rovnakým názvom, Vďaka svojej druhej profesionálnej výlet proti Slovenska dináre Skripkins.

 

Magee prichádza do boja s vysokým dôvery, po jeho senzačný druhé kolo zastavenie víťazstvo nad Zoltan Horvath pri svojom debute späť v júni.

 

Pri prijímaní tohto víťazstva, Magee Jnr Ukázalo sa, že správne "čip starého bloku", mladík krabici krásne po celú dobu, ale čo je dôležitejšie hotový vypnúť skúsenejšieho súpera s prvotriednou ľavým hákom, v veľa podobným spôsobom ako jeho slávny otec robil v toľkých príležitostiach počas svojej slávnej kariéry.

 

Bývalý amatérsky hviezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, bude robiť jeho profesionálny debut na výstave, proti slovenskému Alexander Birkenbergs.

 

Fitzsimmons mal hviezdnu amatérsku kariéru, vyhrávať štyridsaťsedem zo svojich päťdesiat jedna výlety, a inteligentné peniaze na mladíka zatiaľ ešte ďalšie hviezda budúcnosti objavovať od slávneho All Saints klubu.

 

Okrem vyššie uvedených záchvaty, bude ďalej záchvaty predstavovať miestnej bojovníci.

 

Tommy Tolan proti Philip Townley, Pre voľné Irish medzinárodnej odbornej Middleweight majstrovstvá, titulky na propagačnej akcii Fianna v komplexe Devenish v Belfaste v sobotu 14th Marec 2015.

Sankčné na túto akciu budú poskytnuté s láskavým dovolením Malta Boxing Komisie (MBC) - www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Lístky, cena 20 libier je dodávaný z boxerov účasti alebo volajte na Tommyho 07907 030852 alebo Peter na 07516 260955.

 

 

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