Victor Ortiz Honored In Kansas City!
May 10th, 2011 Will Always Be Known As 'Victor Ortiz Day'
LOS ANGELES, May 11 – “Vicious” Victor Ortiz’s stirring April victory over Andre Berto not only earned him the WBC Welterweight World Championship, but it also showed the power of perseverance against all odds, and not just in the ring, but in life as well. As a result, Ortiz was honored yesterday with a proclamation signed by Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as well as with the declaration of May 10 being named “Victor Ortiz Day” in his home state. Ortiz also visited the Kansas House of Representatives and was honored with a standing ovation during the final legislative meeting of the term.
Strikeforce back in Washington! Caros Fador vs. Ryan Couture
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The sport’s fastest-rising stars continue their budding careers when STRIKEFORCE® returns to ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash., on Friday, June 24. In the main event of STRIKEFORCE Challengers, lightweight Caros “The Future” Fodor (8-2) of nearby Kirkland, Wash. defends his home turf when he meets the hard-hitting James Terry (10-2), a protégé of middleweight star Cung Le.
The night’s co-feature is equally explosive, as Woodinville’s Ryan Couture (2-0), the son of UFC® Hall of Famer Randy Couture, looks for his third straight victory when he battles undefeated Matt Ricehouse (4-0). STRIKEFORCE Challengers also features Lorenz “The Monsoon” Larkin (10-0) taking on Gian Villante (7-2) at light heavyweight, a middleweight bout between Antwain Britt (11-5) and UFC® veteran Danillo Villefort, as well as a women’s 145-pound contest between Julia Budd (1-1) and Germaine de Randamie (2-1).
Washington has become a hotbed for mixed martial arts and we’re excited to head back to Kent with this exciting card featuring local stars Caros Fodor and Ryan Couture,” STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker said. “Our Challengers events have delivered some outstanding fights and we expect nothing less on June 24.”
Tickets for the event are priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges, and are on sale TODAY. Tickets are available at ShoWare Center’s Box Office in downtown Kent, online at ShoWareCenter.com, Facebook.com/ShoWareCenter or by phone at 253.856.6999 or 866.973.9613.
Hopkins Holds Media Workout Session In Philadelphia!
Bernard Hopkins held a media workout session earlier today in Philadelphia. The 46 year old future Hall of Famer is ready for his rematch against Jean Pascal on May 21st from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Here are some quotes from Hopkins:
“This [surpassing of George Foreman's record] is a hell of a milestone. This is something that not any old fighter gets to do, or most athletes from any sport for that matter. I am glad to be able to represent that at this stage of my career.
“I have been able to reach this milestone because of things I have overcome [in my life] and I am motivated by the legacy I will leave.
May 20th ‘Solo Boxeo Tecate’ Boxing Card Returns To Orange County!
LOS ANGELES, May 10 – Southern California rivals Charles Huerta and Christopher Martin are set to square off at The Hangar at the O.C. Fair & Event Center on Friday, May 20, in the main event of TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast in a fight which will determine local hero moves closer to a world title shot in the ultra-competitive featherweight division.
In the co-main event, exciting junior lightweight prospect Ronny Rios looks to keep his unbeaten record intact against an opponent to be named in an eight round contest.
‘Super Six’ Final Four Fighters Are Ready To Go!
Who Will Take The Super Six Trophy Home?
Last Saturday, May 7, the four Semifinalists in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on SHOWTIME® participated in a press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinals will begin this Saturday, May 14 (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) when undefeated Andre Ward (23-0, 13 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight world title against former world champion Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
May 13th Boxing Event In Primm Valley!
WHAT:
Golden Boy Promotions and Primm Valley Casino Resorts will host an exciting evening of hard hitting fights to be featured on SHOWTIME’s ShoBox: The New Generation on May 13 at Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena. The action-packed night of unbeaten stars will feature two of ESPN.com’s top prospects to watch for 2011: Sharif “The Lion” Bogere and Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell.
UFC And STRIKEFORCE Fighters To Be Provided Insurance!
Las Vegas, Nevada – Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® brand, announced today that nearly 350 UFC® and STRIKEFORCE® independent contractor athletes will now be eligible for customized accident insurance coverage. The coverage will be underwritten by Houston Casualty Insurance Company and complement existing event coverage the company already provides its athletes. Never before has a combat sports promoter provided coverage to nearly 350 athletes, and this unprecedented policy will cover accidental injuries suffered by athletes while training, as well as non-training incidents such as automobile accidents.
Pacquiao, Mosley Make Weight!
Both Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley made the 147 welterweight limit. Pacquiao weighed in at 145 lbs while Mosley weighted in at 147.
Pictures to come.
New “Pound For Pound” Video Game Featuring Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao's Popularity Is Bigger Than Ever
Las Vegas, May 6, 2011: Karkadann Games, a world-class gaming studio recently launched by Abu Dhabi Media, today announced the upcoming release of its new action adventure video game titled “Pound for Pound” Volume 1, centred on Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.
The timing couldn’t be better: joining the ranks of the greatest fighters of all time, and currently rated as the ‘number one’ pound-for-pound boxer in perhaps history, Manny Pacquiao is also one of the most recognizable and most well liked athletes in the world today.
Quick Peek At Tonights Fight Camp 360°
Manny Pacquiao and “Sugar” Shane Mosley have arrived into the eye of the media storm and the cameras of FIGHT CAMP 360° are capturing every moment!
Click here to take a first look at the final episode
Episode 4 Premieres TONIGHT at 10pm ET/PT on SHOWTIME
Replay TOMORROW at 2pm ET/11am PT on CBS
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