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Boxing vs. MMA with Freddie Roach: Kruck's Korner *VIDEO*

Boxing vs. MMA with Freddie Roach: Kruck’s Korner *VIDEO*

On this week’s episode of Inside MMA, Ron Kruck talked with legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach. Roach discussed the comparisons between boxing and MMA and talks about some of the best athletes in both sports. Roach said he would love to work with Georges St. Pierre, and also gives his opinion on James Toney entering [...]

Inside MMA: 3-12-10 - guests include James Toney, Ray Mercer, KJ Noons *VIDEO*

Inside MMA: 3-12-10 – guests include James Toney, Ray Mercer, KJ Noons *VIDEO*

It’s boxing vs. MMA as James Toney, Ray Mercer, and KJ Noons join Bas and Kenny this week on Inside MMA. Famed boxing coach Freddie Roach sits down with Ron Kruck.

Mayorga madness invades MMA in "Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs Thomas"

Mayorga madness invades MMA in “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs Thomas”

RICARDO MAYORGA IN MMA DEBUT AGAINST TOUGH, TOP RANKED MMA CONTENDER DIN THOMAS ON PAY PER VIEW, SATURDAY. MAY 15, 2010 AT THE CROWN COLISEUM IN FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
New York, N. Y. – February 24, 2010 – ‘The craziest man in boxing” is bringing his unique brand of insanity [...]

MMA Live: 3-11-10 - Jon Jones and Howard Davis Jr. *VIDEO*

MMA Live: 3-11-10 – Jon Jones and Howard Davis Jr. *VIDEO*

Pat Miletich joins Rashad Evans and Jon Anik at the desk this week to recap WEC 47 and catch up on the MMA news. Newly-minted WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz checks in, as does UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones. Also, 1976 Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis Jr. analyzes the trend of boxers crossing over into [...]

Freddie Roach thinks the UFC is using James Toney

Freddie Roach thinks the UFC is using James Toney

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach thinks the UFC is using James Toney to prove MMA fighters are better than boxers. At least that is what he said in a recent interview with Crave Online:
I think they’re using James as a way to say MMA fighters are better than boxers.  If he fights [...]

Oh sh*t - UFC signs James "Lights Out" Toney

Oh sh*t – UFC signs James “Lights Out” Toney

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – He’s one of the premier boxers of the last 25 years, a future Hall of Famer who has won world titles in three weight classes while taking on a Who’s Who of the sport, including fellow champions Evander Holyfield, John Ruiz, Hasim Rahman, Vassiliy Jirov, Roy Jones [...]

Arlovski signs new mulit-fight deal with Strikeforce

Arlovski signs new mulit-fight deal with Strikeforce

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei “Pitbull” Arlovski (15-7), has signed a new multi-fight 16-month contract with Strikeforce. Arlovski broke the news today on his personal website www.arlovski.com. The Belarusian stated, “I cannot wait to get into the ring and show the world what I have been working on the last few months.” The website also [...]

"Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas" set for May 15 pay-per-view

“Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas” set for May 15 pay-per-view

RICARDO MAYORGA IN MMA DEBUT AGAINST TOUGH, TOP RANKED MMA CONTENDER DIN THOMAS ON PAY PER VIEW, SATURDAY. MAY 15, 2010 AT THE CROWN COLISEUM IN FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
New York, N. Y. – February 24, 2010 – ‘The craziest man in boxing” is bringing his unique brand of insanity [...]

Pro MMA Now Product Review: Boxing for MMA with Anderson Silva

Pro MMA Now Product Review: Boxing for MMA with Anderson Silva

Instructional materials for MMA are often lacking. Whether it be a failure to have a well-known fighter or instructor to help with the materials, or a failure to accurately translate such physical techniques to print form, the bottom line is that many instructional materials lack true usefulness for people training MMA on any level. [...]

A little background on Fres Oquendo (video)

A little background on Fres Oquendo (video)

Andre Arlovski’s camp has announced that the former UFC heavyweight champion will take part in an exhibition boxing match against Fres Oquendo. The bout will take place on Feb. 27 at the Fountainbleau Miami Beach Hotel and Resort in Miami. Arlovski has made his desire to participate in boxing very clear over the last few [...]

Din Thomas ready to teach Mayorga respect - Pro MMA Now exclusive interview

Din Thomas ready to teach Mayorga respect – Pro MMA Now exclusive interview

Former professional boxer-turned-mixed martial arts fighter, Ricardo Mayorga is expected to face nine-time UFC veteran Din “Dinyero” Thomas (25-8) at Shine Fights III, tentatively set for sometime in April.
Ever since Thomas signed with Shine Fight Promotions back in December, he has made it very clear he wanted to fight Mayorga. After what Ray Mercer did to [...]

Watch James Toney's first UFC job interview

Watch James Toney’s first UFC job interview

If you thought it was some kind of joke, this video should be proof enough, it is no joke – UFC President Dana White is seriously considering putting 41-year-old professional boxer James Toney in the UFC. The two sat down together following UFC 108 last weekend for an impromptu on-the-spot job interview.
Making sure potential employee [...]

Professional boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC

Professional boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC

Boxing’s current NABO and IBA Heavyweight Champion, James Toney, wants to fight in the UFC. He has been coming to UFC events, trying to talk to UFC President Dana White, and Saturday night at UFC 108’s post-fight press conference he confronted White in front of the media.
White said they were going to sit down [...]

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Danny Green - full fight

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Danny Green – full fight

If you haven’t seen this whole fight yet, well, here it is. The intro is about ten times as long as the fight. The bout starts at about the 19:00 mark. Australian Danny Green stops Roy Jones Jr. just two minutes into the first round.
After the bout, Danny Green can be overheard saying to one [...]

K.J. Noons signs with Strikeforce

K.J. Noons signs with Strikeforce

NEW YORK (December 3, 2009)- Former lightweight champion K.J. Noons (6-1) has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE and will make his long-awaited return to the cage at a date to be determined soon.
Noons’ STRIKEFORCE debut will be his first MMA start since June 14, 2008 when he [...]

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto - fight video

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto – fight video

In addition to UFC 105 Saturday night, there was a nice little boxing match that took place, if you’re in to that sort of thing. Some Filipino dude named Manny Pacquiao took on a Puerto Rican character by the name of Miguel Cotto.
You won’t see any submission attempts or head kick knockouts. There’s no wrestling [...]

PROMMA.INFO exclusive interview - Al Bernstein

PROMMA.INFO exclusive interview – Al Bernstein

ProMMA.info’s ‘Fast Eddie’ Constantine caught up with broadcasting legend Al Bernstein at Strikeforce – Challengers Series 4 in Fresno, Calif., at the SaveMart Center. Bernstein talked about the state of play by play and color commentary in combative sports, MMA, boxing, and The Caring Place.

My chance encounter with Ray Mercer - a study in text message addiction

My chance encounter with Ray Mercer – a study in text message addiction

I want to share one of the highlights of our trip to the Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Rogers event which took place this past Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Hoffman Estates, Ill., just outside Chicago. ProMMA.info VP Denny Hodge picked me up about 6:30 a.m. in Kentucky for the roughly nine hour drive to our [...]

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