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Direct descendant of Rocky Marciano Brandon Cappiello Drops another New England Patriots music video

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(L-R) Brandon Capp and Randy Lo

BROCKTON, Masse. (Januar 10, 2022) — A direct descendant of the great Rocky Marciano, Brandon “Brandon Capp” Cappiello, dropped another music video today about the New England Patriots – Patriot (New Era Anthem) – as the club prepares for this Saturday night’s NFL playoff wild card game versus the Buffalo Bills.
Cappiello’s paternal great grandmother and Marciano’s wife were sisters. His grandfather, Michael “Duna” Cappiello, traveled everywhere with Rocky during his undefeated Hall of Fame professional boxing career.

Brandon’s father and uncle, henholdsvis, promoter/matchmaker Rich Cappiello and trainer/former pro boxer Mike Cappiello, own and operate Cappiello Boxing Gym in downtown Brockton (MA), known as the City of Champions. Hall of Famer Marvelous Marvin Hagler also fought out of Brockton.

Cappiello and fellow Brockton native Randall “Randy Lo” Coulanges wrote and performed “Patriot,” and Brandon mixed and produced it. This is the third and likely the final anthem for the Brockton duo. Seks år siden, their original music video, “Champion,” went viral and their follow-up was a successful Boston Red Sox anthem, entitled “Never Back Down.”

“Patriot” was directed by Scott Beer (Scott Beer Media), a highly accomplished film maker/videographer from Rhode Island.
An associate known as BA originally asked “Brandon Capp,” a singer, and rapper “Randy Lo” if they would do a Patriots music video. He was well known on the Boston music scene having been involved with New Kids On The Block og New Edition.

“I was skeptical at first because it’s so difficult to please everyone,” Brandon said. “We did it in less than a week and I produced it in my bedroom. All of a sudden, things were crazy, it went viral overnight. We’ve had more than 3 million collective views across all media platforms. It took on a life of its own. It was playing everywhere, and we were guests on a lot of television and radio shows. It still gets 200,000 views a year.

“Our first anthem was an anomaly. We did it all without any real help in such a short time. But we are real artists who have both been doing music for years. It resonated in every demographic, even playing on radio, something that never happens for a sports anthem that is team based. It was more about recognition for both of us because people loved it and shared on social media. It was an incredible ride that really hasn’t ended.

The third of their anthem trilogy promises to be equally addictive as its original, if not more popular, largely because of several key reasons
“The sky is the limit for this song,” Cappiello concluded. “The first one was special, but this time we wanted to take the special formula of what worked and give a fresh and new take on a great concept.

” Hundreds of people had asked us to do another one for years. And nobody collaborates better than us. We’re great friends who’ve known each other since the seventh grade. We want what’s best for both of us.”

The ideal situation for “Brandon Capp” and “Randy Lo” would be performing live before or during halftime at the 2022 New England Patriots’ season opener, eller, better yet, performing at a Pats’ pep rally if they make another playoff run this season.

Brandon Cappiello knows how to deliver a knockout….it’s in his blood


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Vi introducerer den ubesejrede Heavyweight Sensation James “The Beast” Wilson

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Golden Boy kommer ind “Beast Mode eller No Mode”
Jared Shaw administrerede Heavyweight, som for nylig blev indgået en salgsfremmende aftale med Golden Boy Promotions

Los Angeles, F.EKS. (November 8, 2018) – I en tid, hvor sværvægtsboksning igen er en hed division. Spørgsmålet er stadig stillet, hvem bliver den næste Mike Tyson-agtige knockout-kunstner? Eller har sportsgrene som fodbold og basketball taget de bedste store mænd væk fra boksning?

 

 

 

Indtast James “The Beast” Wilson.

 

 

 

Wilson har alle de ovennævnte egenskabers egenskaber. En fantastisk atlet, som var i en NFL træningslejr med en baggrund i kampe, der viser voldsom kraft.

 

 

 

Wilson, der netop har skrevet under med Golden Boy Promotions, har en registrering af 8-0 med syv knockouts, men hans historie begynder forfra 20 år siden i Los Angeles gader.

 

 

 

Wilson gik igennem hårde tider og var hjemløs mellem alderen af 13 og 15, hvor han sov på moteller, park bænke, og brusebad i de parker. Wilson havde et rids med loven, og det ændrede hans liv….for det bedste.

 

 

 

“Jeg blev spærret inde og derefter placeret i en gruppe. Det fik mig faktisk til at have struktur og placerede mig på rette vej. Jeg klarede mig godt i skolen og begyndte at dyrke sport, og nu havde jeg positive muligheder i mit liv,” sagde Wilson.

 

 

 

Wilson blev Los Angeles Times High School Football Player of the Year, samt en tre gange all-city Track & Feltatlet, hvilket gav ham et stipendium til Concord University i West Virginia.

 

 

 

Wilson, som er uddannet i sociologi, fortsatte derefter med at spille professionel fodbold alle steder, Polen.

 

 

 

Derefter fik han en invitation til træningslejr med Chicago Bears. Men han valgte at følge en anden atletisk passion.

 

 

 

“Jeg begyndte at lave Kenpo-Karate, Muay-Thai og kickboksning.” Wilson havde en professionel kickboxing rekord af 16-2-1 hvor han konkurrerede i toporganisationer som K-1 og Glory.

 

 

Efter det, Wilson forsøgte sig med MMA og opnåede en imponerende 5-2 rekord og kæmpede om de højt respekterede Bellator Fighting Championships.

 

 

 

Stadig ikke tilfreds, Wilson begyndte at bokse.

 

 

 

Wilson rejste igen jorden rundt og begyndte sin punching for lønkarriere i New Zealand.

 

 

 

“Jeg kendte en promotor i New Zealand, og jeg var i stand til at kæmpe hver uge der. Det fremskyndede min proces og udvikling. Jeg kom tilbage til Los Angeles, og var i stand til at få yderligere fire sejre.”

 

 

 

På 7-0, Wilson mødte derefter mangeårig bokseindustrispiller, Jared Shaw.

 

 

 

Shaw så videoer af Wilson på sin Instagram-konto, og nåede ud til den ubesejrede sværvægter.

 

 

 

“Jared kontaktede mig, og mødtes i fitnesscentret, og han havde det samme syn for mig, som jeg havde, og resten er historie.”

 

 

 

“Jeg så James som en diamant i roughen,” sagde Shaw. “Han har den kombination og hurtighed og kraft, som man ikke ser i sværvægtsdivisionen. Det har han “det” faktor, som jeg så med Kimbo Slice. Jeg var så heldig at have meldt Kimbo fra de kampe, der blev set på Youtube. Da Kimbo kom ind i et værelse, du følte nærvær og energi. Jeg ser mange af de samme kvaliteter i forhold til, at James er den type attraktion. Enhver, der forveksler James med en fodboldspiller eller en Mixed Martial Artist, vil helt sikkert have hænderne fulde i bokseringen. Dette er en blue-chip atlet, ” sagde Shaw, der voksede op i sporten som hans far Gary Shaw, har været en af ​​de bedste promotorer i verden i de sidste tre årtier.

 

 

 

 

 

Shaws første job var at få James med den rigtige træner. Indtast Justin Fortune.

 

 

 

“Jeg har kendt Justin i lang tid. Både som styrke- og konditionstræner og som træner. De fleste ville kende ham ved siden af ​​Manny Pacquiao, men måske ved de fleste ikke, at Justin var en sværvægter, der kæmpede mod Lennox Lewis. Det, jeg bedst kan lide ved denne parring, er, at Justin også var en kortere sværvægter, men en kraftig puncher. Hans mange års erfaring er det, der vil hjælpe James med at accelerere hans vækst i sporten. Som et hold, vi har et mål om at bringe et verdensmesterskab tilbage til Los Angeles og rettidigt,” fortsatte Shaw.

 

 

 

Shaws næste træk var at finde den rigtige promotor for Wilson at skrive under med, og duoen fandt en af ​​de største virksomheder i verden, der var interesseret.

 

 

 

“Mange promotorer kiggede på mig. Jeg mødtes med Golden Boy, og de så mit talent og vision, og jeg føler, at de vil få det til at ske for mig, og tag mig til verdens sværvægtsmesterskab,” sagde Wilson.

 

 

 

Shaw talte meget om ægteskabet mellem fighter og promotor.

 

 

“Det er den perfekte situation. Golden Boy Promotions er en af ​​de førende inden for vores sport, når det kommer til promotionvirksomheder. I denne situation, det viste sig, at du har en stor udsigt fra Los Angeles, der kæmper fra et verdenskendt firma baseret i Los Angeles. Lige nu er Golden Boy i toppen af ​​sporten. De promoverer uden tvivl den bedste fighter i verden i Canelo Alvarez, og de var i stand til at sikre ham en hidtil uset aftale med DAZN. Vi ser frem til de muligheder, der vil komme for James, og for at fremvise James’ ekstraordinære færdigheder. jeg har 100% tillid til Oscar (De La Hoya), Eric (Gomez) og Robert (Diaz) at føre James til verdens sværvægtsmesterskab, og hjælpe med at maksimere hans indtjeningspotentiale. Los Angeles har aldrig haft en sværvægtsmester, så det giver god mening, at den første vil være med et komplet Los Angeles-baseret team med James, Justin, Golden Boy og mig selv. ”

 

 

 

“Det, jeg gerne vil have, at folk skal vide om James, er det inde i rebene, han er en Beast and Human Highlight Film, så Blink ikke. Men uden for ringen, han er en utrolig far for sine tre drenge. En fantastisk motiverende foredragsholder, og en positiv rollemodel for indre byer og resten af ​​verden. Han er stor på fællesskab og hjælper de unge. Især dem, der bliver mobbet.”

 

 

 

Wilson taler til mange unge om Anti-mobning. “Jeg holder en masse taler og seminarer for anti-mobning. Jeg går på mange skoler og plejehjem og fortæller dem min historie. Jeg tror, ​​jeg kan være en for børn at se op til og lade dem vide, at de har en fremtid, uanset hvilken situation de befinder sig i. Jeg fortæller børn, at dine hænder er våben, din mund er et våben, og det eneste sted at slås er inde i en ring.”

 

 

 

Når han bliver spurgt, hvem han vil kæmpe, og hvad hans mål er i sporten, sagde Wilson, “Jeg ønsker ikke at bekæmpe nogen specifikt, Jeg søger at bekæmpe dem alle. Mest vigtigt, Jeg er her for at give fansene noget at se. Det er 365 dage af “Dyr” årstid. Det er Beast Mode eller No Mode.”

 

 

 

At følge James Wilson, klik:

https://www.instagram.com/jamesthebeastwilson/

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I have been a FanDuel user for a few years now, and I came really close to winning $8,000 in the NFL playoffs last year. Although they don’t have any combat sports offerings yet, I love the platform and get much better the more I play. This site will also be at the forefront of legalized gambling when it finally happens in the United States, so if you really know sports, you could make a lot of money with $10 free to start you off. Just click on the banner below to sign up and get going.

 

 

 

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GH3 Promotions signs Heavyweight prospect Ronald Hines

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Nutley, NJ (Februar. 12, 2018)–GH3 Promotions has signed Heavyweight prospect Ronald Hines.
Hines, 22 Cleveland, Ohio is managed by former NFL Defensive End, Ray Edwards.
The 6’6″ Hines, began boxing at at the age of nine, as he was already involved in Karate, his dad took him to the boxing gym where he met his eventual trainer Push Davis.
Hines had an amateur career that saw him go 67-7, and he won the National Silver Gloves and the National Junior Olympics.
“I feel great signing with GH3 Promotions, they are a promotional outfit that can open doors for me,” said Hines. “I met Vito Mielnicki and GH3 is more of a family atmosphere, and I like that.”
“I am fortunate to have Ray Edwards on my team. He has been there and done that in football. He has been through all situations, and he can help mentor me through whatever comes my way.”
Hines ran into some trouble as he was preparing for the U.S. National Tournament, and he will be returning to the ring after a brief absence.
“That was a minor setback for a major comeback. I have learned not to let petty things get in the way. I am extremely focused, and I am where I need to be.”
GH3 Promotions, Vito Mielncki is enthusiastic about his new heavyweight prospect.
“Ronald is a pure puncher who has good boxing ability. Han er 235 pounds, and he is just a kid at 22 år. I am going to get him with strength and conditioning coach Freddy Caruso and turn him pro in May. I am looking to get him 7-10 fights over the next 12 måneder, and seven more fights in the 2nd year. He will be learning on the job.”
In Edwards, Hines has a mentor who has taken great interest in his 22 årige fighter.
“I am excited to be involved in Ronald’s career,” said Edwards. “He has crazy upside. He hit some stumbling blocks, but he has a 2nd chance, and I am happy to see him through this journey. He has dedication to take him to the top of the world. I know he will grow from his experience, and I can help guide him and give him the info that will help him be successful. I want to help him keep focused which will not deter him from the path that was set for him.”
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FNU Combat Sports Show, Begivenhed Previews / resumeer og Fejring Tonys 10th Anniversary som vært

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Denne episode vi bruger en masse tid videoen om Tony at være en del af bekæmpelsen Nyheder Ubegrænset team for 10 år. Vi har også tage et kig tilbage på UFC Fight Night 124 og se fremad til to store begivenheder på lørdag: Bellator 192 hovednavn ved Sonnen vs. Jackson og UFC 220 ledet af de tunge og lette sværvægter mesterskabet kampe mellem Stipe Miocic og Francis Ngannou (HVY) og Daniel Cormier og Volkan Oezdemir (L.HVY). Vi diskuterer endda nogle NFL fodbold og nogle andre sportsgrene. Selvfølgelig har vi også tage et kig på boksning scene. Lyt til showet på nedenstående link:

 

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjqsgzqeltnf31z/january18show2018.mp3?dl = 0

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Baltimore Boksning vender tilbage med ”Super Brawl for Boxing” Januar 26

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Baltimore, MD (Januar 9, 2018) - Jake Smith Baltimore Boxing vil være vært deres første show af 2018 når de præsenterer den ”Super slagsmål for Boxing” Fredag, Januar 26 på Michaels ottende Ave i Glen Burnie, MD.

Billetter fra $40 er tilgængelige ved at gå til Baltimoreboxing.com/events eller ringe 410-375-9175. Døre åbne på 6:30 and the first fight is scheduled for 8:30.
Baltimore Boksning er også glad for at meddele, at 5-tiden verdensmester og emnet for filmen ”Bleed for denne” Vinny Paz vil være klar til at imødekomme fans. Paz er en regelmæssig på Baltimore Boksning kort og lokale fight fans har vedtaget ham, som om han var en af ​​deres egne.
Denne olympiske stil boksning kortet er hovednavn ved en titel forening mellem Maryland State mellemvægt champ Deshawn ”Soulsnatcher” Chase of Baltimore boksning og østkysten bælteholder Marquis Moore fra Salisbury Main Street Boxing Gym. Chase er en af ​​Baltimores bedre amatører og en regelmæssig på Michaels Ottende mens Moore er et godt skolet bokser, der tror begge titler vil være hans komme 26th.
Denne fremragende aften af ​​boksning også debut af tidligere NFL-spiller Leon Joe. Et opsigtsvækkende linebacker ved University of Maryland, Joe blev opført af Street & Smith som en All American ærede omtale i 2003. Det næste år, Chicago Bears udarbejdet Joe i 4. runde, og han spillede i Super Bowl XLI. Han senere brugt tid med Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars og Detroit Lions, før du spiller to år i den canadiske Football League.
Baltimore Boxing ’Super Brawl for Boxing” også fungerer som en fundraiser for Tina Frost. På Oktober 1, Frost blev skudt i hovedet under massen skydning i Las Vegas. Hendes højre øje blev fjernet og brugt tid på en afvænningsklinik facilitet. Oprindeligt fra Baltimore, den 28-årige Frost arbejdede som CPA for Ernst & Unge i San Diego, men er tilbage i Maryland med sin familie. Mens Frosts gjort store fremskridt, hun har en lang vej til og en bunke medicinske regninger, som kun vil fortsætte med at vokse.
For at hjælpe Frost familien, Baltimore Boxing vil have en 50/50 tombola og tavs auktion. De, ude af stand til at gøre det opfordres til at donere på https://www.gofundme.com/mary-Watson-Moreland.
”Hvad skete der med Tina er utroligt sagt,"Sagde Jake Smith. ”Hun var fagligt vellykket og havde alt går for hende i livet. Det er en sand tragedie hvad der skete med hende og alle de andre ofre skydning i Las Vegas. Baltimore Boksning fans har gjort et stort stykke arbejde for at få bag årsagerne vi støtter, og vi håber alle er i stand til at komme ud på den 26th at hjælpe rejse penge til Frost familien.”
Billetter fra $40 er tilgængelige ved at gå til Baltimoreboxing.com/events eller ringe 410-375-9175. Døre åbne på 6:30 and the first fight is scheduled for 8:30.
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NOW Boxing Promotions signs light heavyweight Christian Montano

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Montano is co-managed by James Cooper and NFL Pro-Bowl Tackle, Trent Williams
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Humble, Texas (Juli 7, 2017) – Highly decorated amateur, Christian Montano (1-0, 1 KO) has signed with NOW Promotions

Montano of The Woodlands, Texas was a three-time national champion, and had a 43-2 amatør rekord, Den 18 year-old Montano is managed by James Cooper and NFL All-Pro offensive Tackle, Trent Williams of the Washington Redskins.
“Everything is good. I get great sparring, and I have been focusing on my footwork as well as the little things,” said Montano.
Montano, who is set to finish High School, was juggling school and training as he turned professional.
“It was hard to do that. I missed some school, but finishing is important to me. I have been taken a couple Summer classes, and I will have my diploma in the next month.”
“I would love to fight twice a month and get to 10-0 by the end of the year. That way I can also be active and in front of crowds to build my fan base.”
Being with a management team that includes Williams, a five-time pro bowl selection, has been a positive influence on the 18 årige.
“Trent sees me as being on a path to success that he has achieved. He guides me, and we have a great friendship. He has shown me how to be a professional and we have talks about hard work and getting to the top of our profession.”
Montano’s describes his style as diverse, and the eighteen year-old is looking to take care of business in the light heavyweight division, and he feels that he will grow into boxing’s glamour division.
“I am a boxer-puncher that has an aggressive and vicious streak that throws every punch with bad intentions. I am looking to be a major player at light heavyweight and I feel I will grow into a heavyweight. I want to change boxing, and bring excitement and entertainment back to the sport, and have people remember as the Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson of my time.”
Said NOW Promotions Joseph Dunkin, “Christian is a terrific talent, and I am thrilled to have him in the fold. He combines his ability with charisma, and he could be a big star in the sport for years to come. We will keep him busy, and develop him into a big-time fighter.”
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GH3 Promotions signs undefeated Heavyweight Ray Edwards

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Nutley, NJ (August 29, 2016) – GH3 Promotions is honored to announce the signing of undefeated heavyweight Ray Edwards til en eksklusiv salgsfremmende kontrakt.
Edwards of Cincinnati, Ohio has a perfect mark of 11-0-1 med syv knockouts.
After a successful seven-year career as a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, Edwards has made professional boxing his full-time occupation.
Den 31 year-old Edwards actually turned professional May 20, 2011 when the NFL players were entrenched in a lockout.
“Ray has shown that he has the physical tools to become a top heavyweight,” said GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.
“He has a ton of upside and with heavyweights, there is a chance to become a star very quickly here in the States. I think that because he has competed at a high level in the NFL, he has a chance to do that in boxing. We are looking to get him three fights before the end of the year. He is 6’6 255 lbs. and we will move him like like most heavyweights, steady but right and no rush. He will be at the top when it’s time. He is class act, well spoken and when he walks in a room u see his presence.
“I always loved boxing. I started doing in at as an off-season workout and just really enjoyed it,” said Edwards.
In his pro debut, Edwards won a four-round unanimous decision over Tyrone Gibson in Hinckley, Minnesota..
Edwards, who did not have an amateur fight, has increased his level of opposition and is coming off a 2nd round stoppage over Steven Tyner on August 26 in Minneapolis.
“It is a big deal for me to sign with GH3 Promotions,” continued Edwards. “Vito Mielnicki has a good stable with Antoine Douglas and Jerry Odom and this is the type of step I was looking for.”
Because Edwards was known for his prowess on the gridiron, his transition into the ring was not taken seriously.
“I was looked down upon because I was a football player. I have the right team around that will help develop my style. I have been in camp wiith (WBC Heavyweight champion) Deontay Wilder and I held my own, and I have confidence in myself.”
In what he thinks his move from the NFL to boxing can help persuade kids to start boxing, where in the recent past, a lot of the good young athletes have chosen other sports.
“I can help kids be passionate about boxing. Kids haven’t dedicated themselves and learned their crafts. People just see the finished products of fighters. I don’t listen to the negative comments and have good people around me.”
“I just want to stay busy and keep winning. Let me be great. In do time, people will see the finished product.”
In what playing at the highest level of professional sports, he can take into boxing, Edwards notes, “I played defensive line and I was focused on the ball. So I have learned to tune things out. It’s that tunnel vision that playing in front of 100,000 mennesker, you learn that. Not to listen to the crowd and stay focused.”
When asked if what his former NFL fraternity thinks of his move to boxing, Edwards stated, “I still get support from my friends in the league. They are always asking when and where I am fighting, so I feel when the fights get higher profile, It will become a really big thing.”

Said Edwards trainer Kennie Johnson, “He is developing into a good
fighter. We started out with a guy who had a great physical presence, but he has been a fast learner and now it is time for people to see that. He is coming along well and when the competition steps up, we will see that he is a quality fighter. He is the hardest worker that I ever seen in the forty years that I have been around the sport.”
Edwards is managed by Chances Aurelius, hvem sagde, “Vito Mielnicki is a good guy and I am happy to be on board with GH3 Promotions. I think we will do big things together.”

Edwards will fight on September 15 against an opponent to be named in Philadelphia. The bout will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
GH3 Promotions features Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Mellemvægt Jerry Odom & Ronald Ellis, ubesejret Super Bantamvægt Adam Lopez samt Boxcino 2015 Jr. Mellemvægt Champion John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight’s Kenneth Sims Jr., Jerrell Harris, Arturo Trujillo & Keenan Smith, Heavyweight Ray Edwards, Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster, Jr. Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster, Bantamweight’s Brent Venagas & LeRoy Davilla to the GH3 Promotions stable.
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Beat the Streets Announces Man of the Year Award for Kyle Snyder and Lifetime Achievement Award for Ray Lewis among 2016 Gala Award Winners

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National and local wrestlers and coaches to be honored at 2016 “United in the Square” Gala Celebration in Times Square on Thursday May 19

NEW YORK, Maj 10, 2016 – Beat the Streets is pleased to announce that it will be presenting its 2016 Man of the Year award to champion international wrestler Kyle Snyder and its Lifetime Achievement Award to former NFL star Ray Lewis at its annual Gala celebration in Times Square on Torsdag, Maj 19.

Kyle Snyder became the youngest American to win a Senior World title when he captured the 97 kg gold medal at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas at age 19. Snyder came out of Olympic redshirt and won the 2016 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Madison Square Garden as a sophomore for Ohio State, defeating two-time NCAA champion Nick Gwiazdowski of NC State in a classic heavyweight finals. In April, Snyder defeated 2012 Olympic champion Jake Varner in the finals of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials to earn a spot on the 2016 US. Olympic Team at the age of 20. I 2014, Snyder was selected to represent Team USA as the youngest-ever member of the Beat the Streets All-Star team.

Ray Lewis is the former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, two-time Super Bowl Champion, and 2000’s Super Bowl MVP. He was an All-American linebacker and a wrestling star at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his 17-year career with the Ravens, becoming the team’s all-time career leader in tackles. Lewis will be the Honorary Coach of the USA team at United in the Square.

Beat the Streets will also be awarding a number of New York City wrestlers and coaches in recognition of their achievements in the past year:

Junior League Girls Wrestler of the Year: Chloe Cabrera, FRK 129, Bronx
Cabrera is a three-year middle-school wrestler who has stood out every season. Her accomplishments include her three times as Junior League Champion and being a member of the National Junior Honor Society for the past two years. She attends clinics at Beat the Streets and travels in the spring with Head Girls Coach Jacque Davis to out-of-state tournaments. As one of her supporters puts it, “she is always trying to better herself as a wrestler and has a bright future.”

Junior League Boys Wrestler of the Year: Jayden Cardenas, FRK 582, Brooklyn
Cardenas is from MS 582 Upper Ten Eyck and has been wrestling for five years. He was the NYC City Champion and USA Wrestling Kids State Champion this year. Cardenas credits his family, træner, and supporters with giving him the drive to stay committed to the sport. He aspires to compete on his high school team and eventually wrestle in the Olympics, winning many more gold medals.

Female Student-Athlete of the Year: Dennielle Phillip, Wingate Educational Campus, Brooklyn
Phillip has been wrestling for almost three years and already made quite an impact. She placed first at the Mohawk Valley tournament and also won the coveted PSAL Yankee Award. Phillip says that wrestling has opened many doors for her and helped her to become a more confident person. She plans to continue wrestling in college and pursue her studies in criminal justice.

Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Evan McFarland, Tottenville High School, Staten Island
McFarland is an Eagle Scout and captain of his wrestling team at Tottenville High School. He is a member of the National Honors Society and involved in numerous volunteering activities, including Habitat for Humanity and the March of Dimes walk. “‘Resilient’ might be the best word to describe Evan,” said his Coach, John Cichon. “Leadership, character, dedikation, and time management are some of Evan’s best qualities that he shares unknowingly with everyone he comes in contact with.” He hopes to become an engineer to best make a positive change in the world.

GRIT Award: Rachel Koltsov, The Bronx High School of Science
Koltsov is the captain of the Bronx Science Blended and female wrestling team and has been a member of the team for four years – dating back to when it was an all-boys team. She was instrumental in the team’s victory at the PSAL Blended Wrestling Championship. From her three years wrestling, she finds that the sport has helped teach her a great deal of discipline and responsibility. Koltsov is known for being a hard worker and having an outstanding, personable character. She plans to continue wrestling in college while pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.

LADY LIBERTY Award: Aileen Gonzalez, Brooklyn Technical High School
As a NYC high school boys coach said of this Brooklyn Tech veteran, “I’m glad my boys do not have to wrestle her next year.” Gonzalez won the Girls City Championship and placed fourth in Boys City Championship. Gonzalez likes to be pushed to the limit and aspires – after winning the team city championships – to attend and graduate college. The Lady Liberty Award is specifically given to a senior NYC female wrestler who has stood as a beacon of opportunity and promise, representing all that is strong and proud about the city’s women’s wrestling culture.

ATLAS Award and Become Your Own Dream Scholarship: Leonard Merkin, Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn
Merkin has made his mark at Poly Prep Country Day School by becoming a four-time NYS Private School Champion. The Atlas Award is given to a senior NYC wrestler who has picked up wrestling on his back and carried it into new territory, set new standards, and advanced the legacy of Beat the Streets. He has received All-American honors and will soon be wrestling for Princeton. Merkin is also the winner of the Become Your Own Dream Scholarship, which is given annually to a New York City student-athlete who has overcome obstacles, felt hardship, and plans to continue wrestling in college.

Junior League Coach of the Year: Michael Wurmbrand, FRK 582, Brooklyn
Wurmbrand is the head coach of MS 582 Upper Ten Eyck and has been involved in the sport for ten years. He’s committed to wrestling because it shows clear transformations in students’ behavior, attitude, and leadership with their teammates and in the classroom. Wurmbrand has done a good job maintaining a sizable team at a small school and looks forward to future changes now that he’s able to start training younger student-athletes in elementary school.

High School Assistant Coach of the Year: Anthony Mirra, Tottenville High School, Staten Island
Mirra has been actively involved in Tottenville’s wrestling program since he was a student-athlete himself. He admits the sport for helping to make kids tougher mentally, emotionally and physically. As the lightweight coach, Mirra has helped to produce at least one Mayor’s Cup champion and at least one city champion every year. This past season, he saw six individuals crowned at the city championships and represent Tottenville at the state tournament in Albany, which has never been done by a large school’s team before. As one supporter said of Mirra, “his dedication does not end when practice ends…he is the coach that wrestlers confide in when they are struggling.”

Girls High School Coach of the Year: Theodore Cook, Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx
A veteran of wrestling with over twenty years of experience, Cook has inspired a number of students with his coaching abilities. He’s widely respected for pushing his girls on the team that he started out of their comfort zones and daring them to try their hardest. “He is not afraid to go above and beyond to make sure his team reaches their full potential,” said one student. Another writes: “I can honestly said Coach Cook is probably the most trustworthy and reliable person I know.” Several of his supporters praise him as a father figure who helps lift everyone’s spirits and inspires the girls with life lessons.

Boys High School Coach of the Year: Peter Cardone, William Cullen Bryant High School, Queens
Coach Cardone has made the most of having a dedicated wrestling room at WC Bryant High School and turned a program on the brink into city champions. Cardone’s leadership, with the help of coaches Joe Goetz and Joseph Weinstein, grew his team from fifteen wrestlers to fifty-five. Cardone has overseen numerous accomplishments during his time with the school, including the NYC Freshman and Sophomore Title and becoming undefeated Region 4 Division Champions. “He has changed the lives of many wrestlers in the school by being with them through both good and hard times as a friend and a coach.”

Volunteer of the Year: David Prado
Prado has been involved in wrestling since he was in elementary school and attended Arizona State on an athletic scholarship. He is committed to the sport because it has given him so much success and opportunity throughout his life that he seeks to “pay it forward” to other kids whenever possible. He shows tireless dedication to the cause of Beat the Streets, volunteering at practices several days a week.

The Beat the Streets gala is an annual fundraiser that raises money to support New York City student-athletes, having previously been hosted in such iconic locations as Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The gala helps provide wrestling equipment and opportunities to 3,000 kids across the five boroughs every year. This year’s celebration, “United in the Square,” will see some of America’s top wrestlers, including Jordan Burroughs and Adeline Gray, going up against world-class competition from Iran, Canada, and South Korea. The gala begins at 3:45 PM på Torsdag, Maj 19 with exhibition matches featuring young wrestlers from NYC before the world class wrestling matches begin at 6:00 PM. Tickets for seating in Times Square and attendance at the post-match reception are available on the Beat the Streets website. The event will be streaming live on FloWrestling.

About Beat the Streets
The mission of Beat the Streets is to develop the full human and athletic potential of the urban youth and to strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling. BTSW works directly with the New York City Department of Education in a public-private partnership to help New York City’s student-athletes achieve their personal and athletic goals. Through the operation of wrestling programs in middle and high schools in the five boroughs, BTSW and the DOE provide a safe, positive atmosphere in which disadvantaged and at-risk youth can learn the essential life skills of physical fitness, teamwork, and self-empowerment. The goal of fostering strong, dedicated, and optimistic kids is delivered through coaching, after-school programs, and summer camps. More information can be found at www.btsny.org.

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Bellator, blandet kampsport, MMA, Spike TV

MATT MITRIONE CHOOSES BELLATOR MMA, SIGNING AN EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE PROMOTION

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Santa Monica (Marts 14, 2016) – Last week, top mixed martial art’s free agent Matt Mitrione (9-5) joined Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” show and revealed that he had been fielding offers from multiple promotions, including a great bid he had received from Bellator MMA. In a very rare move, Helwani had Mitrione rejoin his popular talk show for a second straight week to announce that the paperwork has been finalized, making Mitrione the newest member of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division.

 

“There comes a time in every athlete’s life, where the scenarios change and the landscape has eroded from what made you fall in love with it initially,” said Mitrione. “It has become that time for me. After a mutually beneficial free agency period, I’ve decided to move my career to Bellator. I’ve enjoyed almost every second of my career and unlike most that switch organizations due to being cut or no longer being able to perform at the sports highest levels, I am bringing a body and skillset that are only getting better and I cannot wait to test my abilities against the best Bellator has to offer.”

 

Lovingly referred to as “Meathead,” Mitrione is one of the few fighters to have started his professional career with the UFC without previously competing on the regional circuit. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009, where he faced formidable opponents the likes of: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan and Travis Brown amongst others.

 

Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Syg. Efter college, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.

 

At the conclusion of his professional football career, the Shotokan Karate Black Belt focused all of his attention on the sport of MMA. Mitrione spent time training with Duke Roufus and the highly-respected Roufusport team before landing with the famed Blackzilians camp in Boca Raton, FLA, where he trains today.

 

The extremely popular and well-spoken Mitrione has allowed the judges to determine the result of his fight only twice, mod Joey Beltran og Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (to gange) og “Fight of the Night” anerkendelser.

 

Prior to his last fight with his former promotion, Mitrione was forced to participate in a media session barefoot, as his shoes didn’t adhere to the strict company uniform policy. He will have no such problems at Bellator, where he is free to secure his own sponsors and keep his feet warm with the footwear of his choosing.

 

Bellator has been bolstering their heavyweight division as of late, and Mitrione becomes the second heavyweight free agent the promotion has signed in as many months, som Sergei Kharitonov joined the fray in February. The division is currently championed by Vitaly Minakov, and includes other top names like Slice, Bobby Lashley, Cheick Kongo, Vinicius “Spartan,” Tony Johnson, Justin Wren, Dan Charles og Augusto Sakai.