May 2008 Blog Posts (38)

ZAB JUDAH: ON THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION

Former Jr. Welterweight and Undisputed Welterweight champion, Zab “Super” Judah, is facing his biggest challenge to date on August 2, 2008. On that date he will face #1 IBF ranked contender, Joshua Clottey for the vacant IBF welterweight title. Don’t get me wrong, Zab has faced much bigge… Continue

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IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION, ARTHUR ABRAHAM RESPONDS TO EDISON MIRANDA'S TRASH TALK: "DOES ANYONE REALLY CARE WHAT MIRANDA SAYS?"

King Arthur: “Who cares what Miranda says?" For Immediate Release King Arthur Abraham yesterday started his ten-day training camp on a small island in the Baltic Sea to prepare for the June 21 showdown with Edison Miranda. The IBF middleweight champion, unbeaten in 26 fights (21 KOs),… Continue

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BROCK LESNER TO FACE HEATH HERRING AT UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY!

It has been confirmed that UFC 87: Seek and Destroy will feature former NCAA wrestling champion and WWE Superstar, Brock Lesnar facing off against Heath Herring (28 -13, 1 no contest). Heath will be stepping in to substitute for Mark Coleman who had to withdraw from the fi… Continue

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KNOCKOUT NATION: NEWS AND NOTES 05/31/08

- As boxing fans wait in anticipation, we still have no idea if the proposed match up between Joel Cassamayor and Nate Campbell will actually take place. Promoter Don King won the purse bid to stage the fight offering $1,220,000.00. King beat out Golden Boy Promotions who only bid… Continue

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2K SPORTS ANNOUNCES SOUNDTRACK AND RING WALK MUSIC FOR DON KING PRESENTS: PRIZEFIGHTER

2K Sports Announces Soundtrack and Ring Walk Music for Don King Presents: Prizefighter For Immediate Release Bootsy Collins busts out his bass to set the mood for documentary-style boxing video game May 29, 2008 – 2K Sports announced today the artists featured in th… Continue

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LIL WAYNE'S CARTER III ALBUM LEAKS

This has nothing to do with KnockOut Nation, Boxing or MMA, but we love what Lil' Wayne is doing so, check the Carter III leak!

3 Peat [Prod. Maestro] Mr. Carter (Ft. Jay-Z) [Prod. Just Blaze] A Milli [… Continue

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UFC ANNOUNCES WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT AT UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY - WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION GEORGES ST. PIERRE VS. #1 CONTENDER JON FITCH!

Las Vegas, NV (USA) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship's initial trip to Minnesota on August 9th just got bigger with today’s signing of the UFC® Welterweight Title bout between Champion Georges St-Pierre and number one contender Jon Fitch, which will headline the UFC 87: SEEK AND… Continue

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VERNON FORREST, SERGIO MORA, PAUL WILLIAMS, CARLOS QUINTANA SHOWTIME CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

In Preperation of Showtime's June 7th Doubleheader, the fighers and promoters talk about the big fight card: Question: Lou DiBella, Dan Goossen, Paul, Vernon, Jeff Wald, and Sergio, can you provide us with some opening comments? DiBella: I am pleased to have my champion, Carlos Qu… Continue

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BANNER PROMOTION PRESENTS "FREE FOR ALL, A NIGHT OF COMBAT"

BANNER PRESENTS “FREE FOR ALL, A NIGHT OF COMBAT” LAS VEGAS’ FIRST COMBINED BOXING AND MIXED AND MARTIAL ARTS SHOW ON JUNE 20; ALONZO BUTLER VS FRIDAY AHUNANYA HEADLINES FIGHT CARD TELEVISED LIVE ON ESPN’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, FOUR MMA BOUTS ALSO SCHEDULED; TICKETS ARE FREE… Continue

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS DAVID "THE HAYEMAKER" HAYE

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS “THE HAYEMAKER” BRITISH SUPERSTAR DAVID HAYE TO BE EXCULSIVELY PROMOTED BY GOLDEN BOY IN THE UNITED STATES For Immediate Release LOS ANGELES – One of the most charismatic athletes to hit boxing in recent memory, London’s David Haye not only packs… Continue

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HIP HOP STAR BUSTA RHYMES TO PERFORM AT CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!

Hip Hop Star Supports Upcoming Release, “Blessed,” With Ring-Walk Performance At “CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS,” MMA’s First Primetime Network Television Event LOS ANGELES – Multi-platinum rap music star Busta Rhymes will bring his unique brand of hip-hip to the Prudential C… Continue

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JOSHUA CLOTTEY TO FACE ZAB JUDAH FOR THE IBF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ON 8/2/08 - LIVE ON HBO'S BOXING AFTER DARK

What has been rumored for the last two weeks has now become reality: Zab Judah (36-5, 25 KO’s) will be facing Joshua Clottey for the vacant IBF welterweight title on August 2nd live on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.. After seeing his May 31st showdown with Mosley cancelled due to l… Continue

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CHRIS "THE NIGHTMARE" ARREOLA TAKES ON UNBEATEN CHAZZ WITHERSPOON ON HBO BOXING AFTER DARK - JUNE 21ST

“THE NIGHTMARE” MAKES HIS MOVE ARREOLA TO FACE WITHERSPOON ON HBO JUNE 21ST LOS ANGELES, May 22 – With an 11 fight knockout streak dating back to 2005, Chris Arreola has truly been a “Nightmare” for opponents. But the best young heavyweight on the planet is not… Continue

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EDISON MIRANDA ON ARTHUR ABRAHAM REMATACH: "I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS FOCUSED FOR A FIGHT"

HOLLYWOOD, FL, – With training camp well underway for his June 21st rematch with Arthur Abraham, some have suggested that super middleweight contender Edison Miranda has been uncharacteristically quiet before the biggest fight of his career. Not so, says ‘Pantera’. “Oh, I’… Continue

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KNOCKOUT NATION KNOCKOUT OF THE WEEK - MAY 25, 2008

This week's knockout of the week goes to Rameau Sokoudjou, who rendered Kazuhiro Nakamura helpless at the close of the first round of their bout at UFC 84. This whole fight is worth a watch, but if you want the OK, speed over to the 10-minute mark.… Continue

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BJ PENN RETAINS BELT, KO'S SEAN SHERK

(KNOCKOUT NATION NEWS – May 25, 2008) Sean Sherk hoped to regain his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight belt in a scheduled five-round bout with sworn enemy B.J. Penn, but his dream was deferred by flying knee. Sean Sherk's (36-2-1) belt was removed because he teste… Continue

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KNOCKOUT NEWS BITS - UFC 84 - "ILL WILL"

(KNOCKOUT NATION NEWS – May 25, 2008) The UFC 84 didn't disappoint and here is a brief rundown. Croatian Goran Reljic (8-0 and UFC debut) gave fans a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Wilson Govea. After getting rocked early in the round, Reljic caught g… Continue

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TITO ORTIZ DEPARTS UFC WITH A LOSS

(KNOCKOUT NATION NEWS – May 25, 2008) Tito Ortiz had he right idea in mind. The legendary striker came out to Public Enemy's seminal hit "Fight The Power" and we knew he was going exit his last fight in the UFC with a bang. Not to mention, his opponent Lyoto Machi… Continue

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