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BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

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

SAN DIEGO (Junij 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- Bogastvo Entertainment pri 3 PM ET / 12 PM Opoldne 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
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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 gledalci so bili priča na eksplozivno moč nepremagan težjega Tyson Fury večkrat na omrežju, vključno z zmago Fury je 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.

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HASKINS SAILING INTO STORMY WATERS IN BELFAST

IBF champ heading to Belfast on the ferry today

SAN DIEGO (Junij 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, živeti AWEA A Wealth of Entertainment pri 3 PM ET / 12 PM Opoldne 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, Dolgo časa. 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 soboto noč

SAN DIEGO (Junij 6, 2017) James Tennyson feels he’s above domestic leveland says he’ll prove that on Saturday ko se sooča Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast, živeti AWE- Bogastvo Entertainment pri 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.
“Zelo sem navdušena, 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. Jaz sem agresiven, 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

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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 gledalci so bili priča na eksplozivno moč nepremagan težjega Tyson Fury večkrat na omrežju, vključno z zmago Fury je 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 – Bogastvo Entertainment

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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- (Junij 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 Boks ima živo svetovno prvakinja in odprave Deluje predstavili današnjimi najbolj vznemirljive borci. Od začetka živih boksarskih dogodkov Awe pri 2011, AWE has featured over 50 world title boji.

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 gledalci so bili priča na eksplozivno moč nepremagan težjega Tyson Fury večkrat na omrežju, vključno z zmago Fury je 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 – Bogastvo Entertainment

Bogastvo Entertainment (“AWE”) Ima širok spekter življenjskega sloga in zabave programiranja od eksotičnega potovanja in nezaslišane domovih za življenje Svetovno prvenstvo boks. AWE is available on over a hundred cable systems, vključno AT&T U-verz, ch 147 in 1147 v HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 in 669 v 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, maja 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 Liverpoolu, 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 Ponedeljek, Sreda, Petek I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Torek in Četrtek 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 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 URADNI REZULTATI & FOTOGRAFIJE

 

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Liam McGeary (12-1) poraženi Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO at 1:06 kroga dveh

James Gallagher (6-0) poraženi Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) po predložitvi (zadnja naked choke) pri 2:53 of round one

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) poraženi Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) po soglasnem sklepu (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) poraženi Colin Fletcher (13-8) po predložitvi (zadnja naked choke) pri 2:42 kroga dveh

Shay Walsh (15-4) poraženi James McErleane (6-4) po soglasnem sklepu (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. (Januar 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. polja

Hailing from Andover, Anglija, 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, ko 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, Slovenija, 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, Slovenija, 20-year-old 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.

Posodobljeno Bellator 173: McGeary vs. polja 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) – Welterweight Bout
John ‘Johnny Jitzu’ Redmond (7-12) Vs. ‘The Nigerian Diamond’ Pelu Adetola (3-5) – Srednji Bout
Steve Owens (2-0) Vs. Jai Herbert (4-1) – Lahka Bout
Niall Smith (4-4) Vs. Daniel Rutkowski (1-2) – Peresno Bout
Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) Vs. Ross McCorriston (0-0) – Bantamweight Bout
Andrew Murphy (0-1) Vs. Stephen Kilifin (2-1) – Peresno Bout

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

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

'Bellator 173' GLAVE DO SSE ARENA v Belfastu februarja 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY SE NA CHRIS PODROČJIH

 

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

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. IN/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, Anglija, 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, ko 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, Slovenija, 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, Slovenija, 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.

 

Posodobljeno "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

Boj poročilo: Tolan ščiti irski International Naslov, Magee Jr in Fitzsimmons Resnično Senzacionalna V Belfastu

Boj poročilo: Gianluca (River) Di Caro

Photos: Paul Green

 

 

Prejšnji vikend sem se znašel pluje po Irskem morju v Belfast za prvo Malti Boxing komisije (MBC) sankcionirano pro dogodek v pokrajini, Chuck Tolan je Fianna napredovanj "Ruaille Buaille 'dogodek in fant oh fant in je bilo vredno.

 

Toda preden dobili na boks, Moram povedati, kar veliko mesto in veliko ljudi, Sem postal zelo dobrodošla in navijači na noč, na neverjetno Devenish Complex, so samo navaden super in res je bilo posebno, Prepričan sem, neverjetno vzdušje in energija, ki jo ustvari moral biti res umaknila domače borce.

 

Eno glavnih dogodek glej Belfast je zelo lasten Tommy "tigra" Tolan izziv kolegov Belfast lad Phil Townley za otvoritveni naslovu Irish International srednji.

 

Tommy kariera se je lotila malo preporod v zadnjih dvanajstih mesecih ali tako, Po tek izgub vrača 2011 Irski Bruiser je dajanje v nekaterih velikih predstavah.

 

Čutila sem, da je bil nesrečni, da ne bi dobili vsaj remi proti George Hillyard nazaj avgusta lani, ampak morda, da ga spodbudila, ko je prišel gor proti Mattu Scriven le tri mesece kasneje in še enkrat pred Rastislav Frano v februarju.

 

Te zmage proti Scriven in Frano nastavite Tommy na poti za njegovo prvo nominalnega boju, kot tudi naslovne strel, Tommy ne zapušča ničesar naključju.

 

Že od enkratnih oba protagonista lotil svojega poslovanja na visoko hitrostjo, Townley je še posebej močna, ki prihajajo naprej, ki je najprej dal Tolan na zadnjo nogo.

 

Nekje sredi krogu Townley podprta Tolan na vrvi in ​​začel delati telo svojega nasprotnika, Vendar pa v enem posebej blazen zameno ni bilo gabi bum kot spopadli njihove glave.

 

Townley prišel ven slabši, z grdo rez na vrhu čela, ki oozed kri v obe očesi. Sodnik Lee Murtagh ustavilo postopek in dobili ringside zdravnika takoj preverite rez.

 

Po čiščenju krvi njegovem obrazu je bilo jasno, rez ni bilo čisto tako slabo, kot se je zdelo, in boj nadaljevala.

 

Townley je malo okleval o ponovnem zagonu, ki je odprl vrata za Tolan zabavati množico, z nekaj odličnih kombinacij stojijo hudo odločen udarec.

 

Drugi krog veliko več enaka, z Tolan prevzame nadzor postopka v stilu.

 

Na približno minuti povišalo grdo Gash razpoči na Townley na licu, moram reči, da nisem prepričan, če je bilo iz udarec ali naključno glavo spopadu zopet, kot se je to zgodilo v času še drugi zelo blizu četrtine slugfest.

 

Kakorkoli, Townley je močno okrvavljene in začeli iskati le malo bitka nosili.

 

Ob koncu okrogle ringu zdravnik, Dr Robert McConnell in Chief Trauma Medic Chris Robinson pregledati gashes Townley in nato govoril z roko.

 

Z znanjem, če so kosi odprejo spet bo boj se ustavili Townley prišel v bolj obrambni način, To pa otroci borec in po približno desetih sekundah ali tako vrgel previdnost na veter in šla na napad velik časa, kaj sledi naslednji je vse dejanje toe-to-toe vojna.

 

S približno trideset sekund krogu ostane neizogibno zgodilo, Ne le da Gash na Townley na licu odprla spet navzgor, vendar še cut odprla nad njegovo desno oko.

 

Townley obrisal kri stran od njegovih oči s svojo rokavico in šel naravnost v napadu spet, vendar Tolan bil ob nič od tega in pustite rip z velikim pravico spremljati z dvojno roko razburjenje posnetkov, pri tem podprl sedaj pokriva do Townley na vrvi in ​​odšel za ubijanje z drugo jeza posnetkov.

 

S samo petih sekundah krogu da gredo sodnik Lee Murtagh stopil v shraniti težavah in okrvavljene Townley iz neizogibnega Knockout.

 

Reči boj morda trajal le tri naboje, vendar je bil verjetno bolj dejanje s tem, da v devetih minutah, kot ga običajno vidite v desetih vsestranska, ki se je vrgel v razdaljo.

 

Po rezultat, ki ga legendarni irski MC Harry McGayock MBC je Jennifer Burton in irski Mednarodno prvenstvo nadzornik David Walshe napovedal predstavil Tolan z prvenstvo pas, veliko veselje zelo vokalne lokalni množice.

 

Pred odlično Tolan-Townley naslov boju, Belfast je senzacionalno Eamonn Magee Jnr bil v ukrepanje proti latvijski dinarjev Skripkins.

 

Kaj boj, dve resno classy in nadarjeni mladi borci v akciji drug proti drugemu, Ta je imela bistvene lastnosti pa res klasika.

 

Sprva je bilo zelo tehnično zaslon boks, več kot boksarski šahovski tekmo, še odvija na blazen tempo, tako Skripkins in Magee dal na fantastični zaslonu boks za embalirani hiše, Vendar se je izkazalo, da je kratkoročna afero.

 

Po približno eni minuti povišalo, Magee upočasnila svoje napade in začel trganje Skripkins z oplazil natančnimi streli v glavo in telo, kar je povzročilo litvanski spremeniti svoje taktike v poskusu, da bi ponovno neko stopnjo nadzora.

 

Po približno tridesetih sekundah ali tako vzvišen boks od obeh moških, Magee stopil z velikim pravico do telesa Skripkins, ki pošlje latvijsko navzdol v platno.

 

Skripkins poskušal obupno, da bi ga nazaj na noge kot sodnik Lee Murtagh na štetje, Vendar pa njegova prizadevanja so bila zaman, namesto da bi mladi latvijski soočila s TKO poraz na minuto in 53 drugo znamko prvega kroga.

 

Magee Jnr je očitno prava stvar, ta fant ima vse in še več je bil v pred hudo dobrega nasprotnika v Skripkins, in prišel skozi z odliko, velika zmaga, ki je gotovo.

 

Moje zadnje besede o tem boju, to morda ni trajala dolgo, ampak če ti dve kdaj imel revanš želim biti tam, je bilo, da je dobro.

 

Izdelavo svojega pro prvenec je bil nekdanji amaterski zvezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, pred kolegi debitant latvijskih Aleksndrs Birkenbergs.

 

Tako kot pri Magee Jnr-Skripkins je bil to še en dobro ujema bout.

 

Od odprtju zvonec Birkenbergs sam postavljen center obroč in pogledal za nadzor postopka, Vendar Fitzsimmons bil ob nič od tega, zlasti zato, ker so se borili pred svojo domačo publiko.

 

Vodenje njegov cool mlado Fitzsimmons je vsebina na Ustreliti svojega nasprotnika z usmerjenimi streli v glavo in telo vsakič Birkenbergs bi stopiti z napadom.

 

Približno tretjino poti skozi prvi krog Fitzsimmons pospešiti tempo, še vedno ohranil svojo natančnost, odhodu Birkenbergs sama ni možnost, ampak, da bi prikrili za časa, dokler odprtino za protinapad predstavila.

 

Fitzsimmons nekoliko spremenila taktiko v drugem, bo na sprednji nogi in ob prizadevanjih za Birkenbergs desno od off.

 

Birkenbergs je tako pogumen, kot prihajajo, je kar naprej prihaja naprej ob vsaki priložnosti, žal za ta mladenič igral desno v Fitzsimmons zelo dobrih rokah, Irec ples v najem in rip bodisi z oplazil natančnim strelom v glavo ali telo ali dvojno roko razburjenje, preden stopiš ven, preden Birkenbergs bi dobili dostojno števec v.

 

Okoli dve minuti povišalo, Fitzsimmons pristal rebro razpokane telesne strel, dobesedno, ampak pogumno Latvijski mladenič samo otresla in poskušal priti nazaj v svoj boks.

 

Med odmorom sta zdravnik in sodnik Lee Murtagh šel preveriti na Birkenbergs, ki je bil očitno v veliko bolečine. Po hitri razpravi s svojim kotu je bilo odločeno, da bi bilo nepremišljena za Birkenbergs da nadaljuje.

 

Reči Fitzsimmons je še classy mladostnik in fant oh fant ti je prikazala svoje znanje v soboto noč, definitivno ena gledati v prihodnost.

 

Pred tremi pro borbah je bilo pet razstava napadi, ki ga je organiziral IBA, da pokažejo, kaj so navijači lahko pričakujete, ko MBC uvesti Pro obliki "novinec" še letos.

 

Pro koncept "Novice o 'je zasnovan kot uvod v pro vrstah za nadarjeni amaterji, ki bolj ustrezajo slogu profesionalci pametno, vendar z omejenim amaterski izkušenj, ali na drugi strani doživeli borci iz nedovoljene sceni videti, da bi okvirno potezo do poklicnih nazivih.

 

Medtem ko so za izdajo dovoljenj in zdravstvene standarde praktično enaki kot pri rednih pros, se napadi Novice Pros bo iz dveh traja minuto in se lahko primerja le z drugimi licencirani kot "novinec" strokovnjake.

 

Prvi od teh borbah glej Barry McCafferty premagal Ben Robinson, ki jih 40-36 Odločitev točke.

 

Naslednji up glej Mark McMahon premagal Steve Keown za naziv IBA galski srednji s 40-35 Točke marža.

 

Tretji dvoboj glej Michael Collins premagal Stevie Martina v štiri okrogle Cruiserweight natečaju, ki ga 40-37 Točke marža.

 

Johnny Lawson ustavil Darren Butler z krekinga bodyshot na minuto in šestinpetdeset druge znamke v prvem krogu.

 

V naslov razstave dvoboja, Marty Kayes zavarovane IBA irski naslov z 60-54 poudarja zmago nad Karl Savage.

 

Kot sem rekel na začetku poročila je bil to moj prvi čas v Belfastu in sem užival vsak trenutek z njo, velika mesta, veliko ljudi in tudi za show in kaj lahko rečem, je bilo v prvem razredu, na veliko prizorišče in je pakiran z najbolj hvaležni in prijaznih navijači sem jih kdaj imel zadovoljstvo srečati.

Boj proti Irski: Tolan Set Za Townley naslova Showdown V Belfastu To soboto

Belfast boksarice Tommy "Tiger" Tolan in Philip Townley so, da gredo do toe toe z medsebojno, za prosto naslovu Irish International Professional srednji, na Devenish Complex v Belfastu to prihaja sobota, Marec 14th.

 

Preobrazba kariere Tolan v preteklem letu je bila presenetljiva, po niz izgub dogaja nazaj 2011 njegova kariera se je začela vrteti okoli pozno 2014, ko je premagal Matta Scriven v Leedsu.

 

Februarja letos Tolan vrnil v Leedsu, da se zagotovi še odlično zmago, tokrat preko Slovaške Rastislav Frano, ki je v tistem času je bil prihod dveh velikih zmag sam.

 

Gledano iz svojega doma prej rekel Tolan.

 

"Jaz sem resnično veselimo do sobote, To se dogaja, da je velika noč.

 

Minilo je že dve leti, odkar sem nazadnje borili tukaj v Belfastu, tako da sem res pripravljen za ponovno borijo pred domačo publiko in upajmo, da bom prinesla domov pas res praznovanje dneva svetega Patrika v stilu. "

 

Podpiranje vse Belfast krovnega dvoboj vidi drugo lokalno prjatu Eamonn Magee Jnr, sin nekdanjega Commonwealtha in svetovni boksarski unije svetovnega prvaka z istim imenom, ki svoj drugi pro izlet proti Slovaške dinarjev Skripkins.

 

Magee gre v boj z visoko zanesljivostjo, po njegovo senzacionalno drugi krog zaustavitev zmago nad Zoltan Horvath na debiju nazaj v juniju.

 

Pri sprejemanju te zmage, Magee Jnr izkazala za pravilna "čip iz starega bloka", mladostnik boxed lepo po vsej, vendar je še pomembneje zaključil svojo bolj izkušenega nasprotnika s svetovno levo kljuko, v veliko na podoben način kot njegov slavni oče je naredil na tako številnih priložnostih v svoji bogati karieri.

 

Nekdanji amaterski zvezda Matthew Fitzsimmons, bo kar njegov pro prvenec na razstavi, proti slovaški Alexander Birkenbergs.

 

Fitzsimmons imeli zvezdniško amaterski karieri, Zmagovalna Sedeminštirideset njegovih enainpetdeset izlete, in pameten denar je na čemer še en zvezdnik prihodnosti, da se izkopljejo iz znamenite All Saints klub mladostnik.

 

Poleg napadi zgornjih, tam bo nadaljnje napade featuring lokalne borce.

 

Tommy Tolan versus Philip Townley, za prosto Irish mednarodni strokovni srednji prvenstvo, naslovnice z Fianna promocije dogodka na Devenish Complex v Belfastu v soboto 14th Marec 2015.

Kaznovanje za ta dogodek bo zagotovljena courtesy Malti Boxing komisije (MBC) - www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Vstopnice, cena £ 20 so na voljo od boksarjev sodeluje ali pokličite na Tommyja 07907 030852 ali Peter na 07516 260955.

 

 

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