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Friday, December 30, 2011
UFC 141 Results, Brock Lesnar Retires from MMA
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Miami Heat overcome rough start in 96-95 win over Bobcats
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UFC Reinstates Miguel Torres
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Miami Heat Look for Third Straight Win Against Bobcats
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Vladimir Matyushenko getting old but hopes for the UFC Title
By: G. Punn
In any professional athlete’s life, a time comes up when he starts thinking of retirement due to being unfit or turning old. The question then starts hitting the mind whether to continue competing or not! Young age and fitness are what keep sportsmen going on and obviously these are the two things, which the fans see in the MMA fighters. As far as they are up and running, the fan base is active. When an MMA fighter lands into this kind of situation where his age and fitness become the central question, no interview then goes by without being asked about the retirement from the game.
The same situation applies to veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight, Vladimir Matyshenko, who will soon turn 41 after his UFC 141 bout with Alexander Gustafsson.
Vladimir keeps on deflecting the question of retirement and he has good reason for doing so since the UFC light heavyweight has bagged five victories out of six fights (including two consecutively). Matyshenko’s most recent victory was the 20-second KO of Jason Brilz earlier this year, the fastest win of his MMA career.
Right now, it is his age that stands in front of him with the question of continuing with the game or not! The question will be answered after his Friday night bout against Alexander Gustafsson. Vladimir is currently focused on the upcoming fight. During an interview, when asked about his age and retirement, he responded, “Yes, I am aware of my old age and the retirement is certainly in the back of my head. But I still want to be a champion and continue with my sport as triumphant.”
Matyushenko (26-5) has even forgotten the holiday season because of his one focus i.e. the fight with Alexander Gustafsson (as it will be a decision-making fight for his future in MMA).
Alexander is 24, almost half of his age, and is merely four years older than Vladimir’s son. But Vladimir Matyushenko describes him as ‘tall, fit, athletic and young’.
In any professional athlete’s life, a time comes up when he starts thinking of retirement due to being unfit or turning old. The question then starts hitting the mind whether to continue competing or not! Young age and fitness are what keep sportsmen going on and obviously these are the two things, which the fans see in the MMA fighters. As far as they are up and running, the fan base is active. When an MMA fighter lands into this kind of situation where his age and fitness become the central question, no interview then goes by without being asked about the retirement from the game.
The same situation applies to veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight, Vladimir Matyshenko, who will soon turn 41 after his UFC 141 bout with Alexander Gustafsson.
Vladimir keeps on deflecting the question of retirement and he has good reason for doing so since the UFC light heavyweight has bagged five victories out of six fights (including two consecutively). Matyshenko’s most recent victory was the 20-second KO of Jason Brilz earlier this year, the fastest win of his MMA career.
Right now, it is his age that stands in front of him with the question of continuing with the game or not! The question will be answered after his Friday night bout against Alexander Gustafsson. Vladimir is currently focused on the upcoming fight. During an interview, when asked about his age and retirement, he responded, “Yes, I am aware of my old age and the retirement is certainly in the back of my head. But I still want to be a champion and continue with my sport as triumphant.”
Matyushenko (26-5) has even forgotten the holiday season because of his one focus i.e. the fight with Alexander Gustafsson (as it will be a decision-making fight for his future in MMA).
Alexander is 24, almost half of his age, and is merely four years older than Vladimir’s son. But Vladimir Matyushenko describes him as ‘tall, fit, athletic and young’.
Delvin Rodriguez honored with a day after his name
By: G. Punn
Delvin Rodriguez was warmly welcomed at his home town, Danbury (Connecticut) this past Thursday at Danbury Billiards by the ardent crowd of the city, who came in to confer their new champion with the memorable welcome of lifetime.
Mayor Mark Boughton was also there among the boisterous crowd of over 200. Rodriguez was pretty excited seeing the response from his passionate fans and the Mayor Boughton, who specially arrived at Danbury Billiards to welcome the sportsman with fervor for his victory over Pawel Wolak at Madison Square Garden on Dec.3.
Delvin was then honored by the Mayor Boughton, who made it official that Dec.22, 2011 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in the city. Michael McLachlan, the State Senator was also present at the auspicious occasion to grace Delvin with a distinction awarded by the Connecticut State Senate.
In addition to the award, Rodriguez was also awarded with other honors recently such as two sports giant publications – Sports Illustrated and Ring 8 termed the clash between Delvin Rodriguez and Pawel Wol as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’.
In the annual Boxing Awards for 2011, the battle between the two was coined as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’ and Delvin took it as a big honor.
The heroic battle between Delvin Rodriguez-Pawel Wolak took place on July 15 in New York City at The Roseland Ballroom. ESPN2 aired this unforgettable fight live in its popular segment ‘Friday Night Fights’. The battle turned classic that led the channel to rebroadcast it as first ever unscheduled replay.
The unforgettably memorable 10 round fight was attended by a mammoth electrifying audience. But it was scored a majority draw that led to a rematch on the undercard of the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito fight card, which took place at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 3. Over 20,000 fervent fans enjoyed the rematch where Delvin Rodriguez showed his class by delivering the best performance of his career, defeating Wolak in the most thrilling clash.
The CEO and the founder of Star Boxing, Joe DeGuardia feels proud of the honor showered by the Mayor Boughton by declaring Dec.22 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in Danbury, Connecticut. He also shows his excitement over this fight’s recognition as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’ by Sports Illustrated.
Delvin Rodriguez was warmly welcomed at his home town, Danbury (Connecticut) this past Thursday at Danbury Billiards by the ardent crowd of the city, who came in to confer their new champion with the memorable welcome of lifetime.
Mayor Mark Boughton was also there among the boisterous crowd of over 200. Rodriguez was pretty excited seeing the response from his passionate fans and the Mayor Boughton, who specially arrived at Danbury Billiards to welcome the sportsman with fervor for his victory over Pawel Wolak at Madison Square Garden on Dec.3.
Delvin was then honored by the Mayor Boughton, who made it official that Dec.22, 2011 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in the city. Michael McLachlan, the State Senator was also present at the auspicious occasion to grace Delvin with a distinction awarded by the Connecticut State Senate.
In addition to the award, Rodriguez was also awarded with other honors recently such as two sports giant publications – Sports Illustrated and Ring 8 termed the clash between Delvin Rodriguez and Pawel Wol as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’.
In the annual Boxing Awards for 2011, the battle between the two was coined as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’ and Delvin took it as a big honor.
The heroic battle between Delvin Rodriguez-Pawel Wolak took place on July 15 in New York City at The Roseland Ballroom. ESPN2 aired this unforgettable fight live in its popular segment ‘Friday Night Fights’. The battle turned classic that led the channel to rebroadcast it as first ever unscheduled replay.
The unforgettably memorable 10 round fight was attended by a mammoth electrifying audience. But it was scored a majority draw that led to a rematch on the undercard of the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito fight card, which took place at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 3. Over 20,000 fervent fans enjoyed the rematch where Delvin Rodriguez showed his class by delivering the best performance of his career, defeating Wolak in the most thrilling clash.
The CEO and the founder of Star Boxing, Joe DeGuardia feels proud of the honor showered by the Mayor Boughton by declaring Dec.22 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in Danbury, Connecticut. He also shows his excitement over this fight’s recognition as ‘Fight of the Year 2011’ by Sports Illustrated.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Amir Khan Still Wants Floyd Mayweather
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Miami Heat Improve to 2-0
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Erik Morales withdraws from Garcia fight due to surgery
By: G. Punn
Erik Morales, WBC junior welterweight 52-7 (36 KOs), has withdrawn from his title defense against Danny Garcia. Morales’ recent gall bladder surgery led to the decision, and he formally withdrew from the fight on Dec.26
The clash between Morales and Garcia was set to take place in Houston, TX, at the Reliant Arena on Jan. 28, in HBO’s first card of 2012.
“Post his surgery, Erik maintained his hope to begin with the training sessions of the game in time to get prepared for the upcoming fight. But his doctors on Monday advised him not to go for the fight”, Eric Gomez, the matchmaker of Golden Boy Promotions told to the media.
Gomez, who was holding a press conference, told reporters that Erik Morales was no longer going to fight Gomez, after doctors advised otherwise. Gomez revealed that the doctors found everything okay apparently but they wanted Morales to get healed internally prior to any fights.
Morales is fit to fight, but he wants to go with the advice of the doctors, Gomez said.
“Morales gave us the confidence that if need be, he may go against the recommendations of the doctors to land at the ring for a fight, but we definitely do not want him to go against the surgeons’ advice”, Eric Gomez revealed.
HBO’ card status is still as it is. Richard Schaefer, the Golden Boy CEO, is in talks with HBO authorities to zero in the options – new challenger for Danny Garcia, a replacement match, fight deferment or a straight cancelation of the match.
Since doctors have recommended Erik to take a minimum rest of one month, Morales just want the fight to get postponed for this short period. But it all depends on HBO’s schedule. The broadcasting station is yet to make a decision.
Monday, December 26, 2011
UFC 141 Predictions
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Marco Huck and Alexander Povetkin to fight in Stuttgart
By: G. Punn
For ardent boxing fans, a super enticing fight is all set to happen on Feb. 25, 2012 between two top heavyweights, Marco Huck and Alexander Povetkin. As per the reports, a much exciting heavy-duty title battle on the boxing calendar is scheduled to take place early next year on Feb. 25, in Stuttgart, Germany. The reports further state that the two have inked the deal for the upcoming listed game.
Marco Huck 34-1 (25 KOs), WBO cruiserweight champion and Alexander Povetkin 23-0 (16 KOs), WBA heavyweight champion, are all geared up for the fight set for the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart.
The trade experts term this upcoming fight as the biggest heavy-duty boxing match of the year 2012. It is being stated that this boxing contest will be laced with more action than viewers and boxing aficionados have ever witnessed before in a heavyweight championship fight. Both have their own success stories to rave big about. Huck is considered the top cruiserweight of the globe while Povetkin is sometimes referred to as a “young Mike Tyson.”
Huck challenged Povetkin for a fight at a recent press conference, and the two champions agreed on the deal. After the agreement, Marco Huck showed his excitement by saying, “I like doing what no one German boxer has ever done in the game. I would like to become the heavyweight champion of the world. I am utterly all geared up to get my destination.”
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Larry Merchant on Floyd Mayweather’s Jail Sentence
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Chael Sonnen Wants Jon Jones, JDS or GSP After Munoz
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Miami Heat brace for Christmas Day season opener against Mavericks
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Dan Hardy Wants Matt Hughes Next
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Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao, Will it Ever Happen?
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Floyd Mayweather sentenced to 90 days
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Plans to Take Plea Deal
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Andre Berto Questions Victor Ortiz’ Heart
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Strikeforce Melendez Vs. Masvidal Results
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thiago Alves Vs. Martin Kampmann Set for UFC on FX 2
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Amir Khan Appeals Decision Against Lamont Peterson
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Lyoto Machida Reflects on UFC 140
Former light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida reflects on his fight against current champ Jon Jones at UFC 140.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Strikeforce Melendez vs. Masvidal predictions
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Bob Arum Says Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight is a Top Priority
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The Hatred of Jon Jones
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Lamont Peterson Upsets Amir Khan
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UFC 140 Results
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Friday, December 9, 2011
British MMA fighter Jack Marshman braces for first title defense
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Freddy Roach Admits Pacquiao Will Have a Hard Time Against Mayweather
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Just when I was Starting to like Dana White
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Miami Heat Rookie Norris Cole Prepares for 2011/12 Season
Miami Heat rookie Norris Cole has started workouts at the team’s training facility. He arrived at the Heats practice facility earlier in the week, and he's eager to kick things off.
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Duke Blue Devils regroup with 87-64 win over Colorado State
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GSP’s ACL Injury Might Define His MMA Career
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Miguel Cotto Says He’ll Beat Manny Pacquiao in a Rematch
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Monday, December 5, 2011
UFC 140 Predictions
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Interview: Top European Bantamweight MMA Fighter Paul McVeigh
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Miguel Cotto Gets Payback Against Antonio Margarito
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Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale Results
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Chris Bosh looking significantly bigger at workouts
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Amir Khan Still Wants to Fight Floyd Mayweather
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Keith Jardine Gets Next Shot at Strikeforce Middleweight Title
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Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale Predictions
The finale of the 14th season of the Ultimate Fighter reality series is set for Dec. 3, at the Palms Casino Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are my picks for the entire fight card.
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