Ok, so that title may be a bit of a stretch. Still, in light of Couture's highly anticipated showdown against James Toney at UFC 118, we present to you, Captain America.
Have you ever had the desire to be objectified for your appearance? Do you lay awake at night thinking of how great it would be for the masses to see your face plastered in various advertisements? Do you feel a surge of adrenaline whenever you hear Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy?”
If you said to yourself, “F**k yeah!” to any of the above mentioned scenarios, then perhaps the glamorous life of modeling is for you. If you happen to a male boxer, Hispanic, and 25 years-old or older, then tomorrow your long held dream of being famous (at least regionally) may come to fruition.
An open casting call is being held tomorrow in Dallas by a local advertising firm specifically looking for Hispanic boxers, 25 years old and up to be featured in some print work. Fit fighters need apply so all you Chris Arreola look alike, sorry, but keep your tubby nalgas at home.
Casting Call Info
Those interested in heading the call to model need to be available tomorrow morning. Info below:
When: Friday, August 25, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 2700 (27th Floor), Dallas, TX
Contact: Ask for Kaitlyn Cunningham (214-259-8000)
For various reasons, amateur boxing isn't everybody's cup of tea. Despite a wildly successful career fighting in headgear, Ray Ximenez, Jr. apparently feels the same. In the last several days, Ximenez (along with father, Ray Sr.) has decided he'd rather fight for money than medals and trophies, henceforth.
You could grow old rattling off the titles and accomplishments Ximenez has garnered, but above all was his # 1 United States ranking in his weight class (114 pounds). To say the least, the 2012 Olympics was a realistic goal, but citing politics and favoritism (among other things), Ximenez doesn't want to waste another two years on something that could prove to be unattainable.
DFW boxing fans will get one last chance to watch Ximenez at a reduced rate on the upcoming "Best of the Best Boxing Championships" on September 11th at the Pleasant Grove Recreation Center. I know I’ll be there!
Paulie Ayala Productions (PAP) recently announced that they will promote this years “Boxing at the Ballroom”, a six-bout boxing card benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs. The event will take place at the regal Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth on Aug. 27.
Long-held as one of North Texas’ most entertaining events, “Boxing at the Ballroom” offers up an exciting night of live boxing set against the festive backdrop of the Boys and Girls Clubs annual black-tie fundraisers. This year seems to mark no deviance from its sterling reputation as PAP will feature some of North Texas’ most respected and exciting fighters.
Former heavyweight title challenger Kirk Johnson will appear on the card as will fan favorites Americo Santos and Rafael Casias. Rising middleweight prospect Corey Washington is also slated to appear on the card in a highly competative bout against the returning Joey Dunmoodie. In addition to the pugilistic action, a Muay Thai bout, and female boxing bout, are also rumored to be featured.
Headed by former two-time world champion Paulie Ayala, PAP was established to create exciting boxing events showcasing the most talented boxers in highly competitive matches. Their stated goal of these events will be primarily to promote and foster the strong boxing tradition and talented fighters of North Texas.
It promises to be a great night of fights, and best of all, it’s all for a great cause.
In the beginning of UFC’s history, one night tournaments were the whole show. Guys taking on two, three, sometimes four fights a night were common. It was during this time that Senator John McCain declared MMA a “human cockfighting” sport. After a while the UFC banned the one night tournament and it looked to be a thing of the past, but lately it looks like the tournaments are making a comeback in other promotions. The first UFC’s were unique in their way but in order to survive and grow as a sport you have to evolve.
For the first five pay per views the UFC were under tournament matches. During this time the UFC was dropped by major cable companies; also this was in part due to UFC’s no rules promoting. Once the UFC was picked up by Zuffa, owned by the Fertitta’s and Dana White, they worked hard to get the stigmata of “human cockfighting” lifted off of the sport. With MMA still having trouble getting sanctioned in New York and several other countries; going back to a format that was controversial only shows that the sport still has a way to grow before being accepted in mainstream.
Fighter safety is another reason why the one night tournaments match making is a bad idea. If one person breezes through the tournament and his opponent go through several 3 round matches, where is the challenge in the final fight? The injuries also pile up after fighting multiple times, sometimes in a single fight an injury can keep a fighter out for several months. An injury can wreak havoc on the card or God forbid cause a serious injury or death to a fighter.
Right now the Strikeforce and SHINE fight promotions are pre-planning for one night tournaments. Texas was the first state to say no to a tournament for the Middleweight title, left vacant by Jake Shields, instead Strikeforce settled on Tim Kennedy vs. Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza for the title. Rumors are no rampant that they will still hold a tournament to find a number 1 contender to face the winner of the title match.
The past is the past, and MMA has come a long way from its beginning. To go and bring back this type of format would give critics the firepower to hold the sport back another 10 years. Every sports must evolve for the athletes, fans, and critics.
Like most regional promoters, Austin-based King of Kombat has taken more than their fair share of lumps in trying to carve a niche in the perilous world of professional fight promotions. While KOK has enjoyed some moderate success and critical acclaim, the promotion has yet to enjoy the level of notoriety of promotions like West Texas’ Shark Fights, or even Steele Cage here in North Texas.
Tonight, KOK may change the perception as the will put on a professional MMA show filled to the rafters with some of the best fighters Texas has to offer. It’s inarguably KOK’s most ambitious fight card to date while the headlining 170 lbs. title fight between Ryan Larson (6-1) and Derrick Krantz (10-3) has fireworks written all over it, it could be stated that the co-features and undercard all have the potential to steal the show.
In fact, North Texas will be well represented tonight as some of the DFW’s most exciting fighters will look to stake their claim as true badasses in the ATX. Fort Worth’s Johnny Bedford will be fighting for the KOK 135 pound title against Dallas’ Edwyn Figueroa in a co-featured match. Also, WEC fighters Will Copazano will be featured on the card. Other fighters reppin’ NTX will be Sean Spencer and Josh Smith, and Arlington’s Jennifer Scott.
Fight Info
King of Kombat 9: Resurrection Friday, August 20, 2010 Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX (Fights begin at 8 PM)
Fight Card
170lbs Title Fight - Ryan Larson (6-1) vs Derrick Krantz (10-3)
205lbs Title Fight - Marcus "Money" Sursa (7-6) vs Ryan McClain (10-5)
135lbs title Fight - Johnny Bedford (25-6) vs Edwyn Figueroa (6-0)
Willian Copazano (7-2) vs Steve Garcia (4-1)
Nick "The Ghost" Gonzolez (15-8) vs Tim Snyder (10-6)
Jason House (7-5) vs Anselmo Martinez (8-3)
Sean Spencer (3-0) vs Josh "The Pool Boy" Smith (1-0)
Wednesday night a Cuban invasion of sorts hit the very un-exotic locale of Monroe, Louisiana as DeCubas Promotions featured three of their touted former Cuban amateur team prospects.
In the night’s main event, Erislandy Lara simply eviscerated an out-gunned, and out-classed, Willie Lee. The fight wasn’t even competitive as Lara came out and floored Lee less than a minute into the round. Lara pounced with murderous intentions and referee Lawrence Cole mercifully waived a halt to the fight.
Based on Lara’s amateur pedigree a step up in competition would be welcomed. Fights like Wednesday night serve little purpose other than padding the record of a fighter who does not need codling.
Don't forget fight junkies, Garland's own Anthony Njokuani fights tonight on WEC: Cruz Vs. Benavidez. The card will air live on Versus. Njokuani, a Saekson muay thai product, will face the very game Maciej Jewtuszko. Weights from yesterday's weigh-in listed below:
WEC Bantamweight Championship: Dominick Cruz 134 vs Joseph Benavidez 134
In a battle of North Texas heavyweights, Fort Worth's Zakhariak King (1-2) socred a four round unanimous decision over Aledo's Luke Vaughn (0-3). The two rumbled at the Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas this past Saturday night. Scores were 39-37, 39-37, and 39-37.
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Have you ever had the desire to be objectified for your appearance? Do you lay awake at night thinking of how great it would be for the masses to see your face plastered in various advertisements? Do you feel a surge of adrenaline whenever you hear Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy?” 
Paulie Ayala Productions (PAP) recently announced that they will promote this years “Boxing at the Ballroom”, a six-bout boxing card benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs. The event will take place at the regal Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth on Aug. 27. 
In the beginning of UFC’s history, one night tournaments were the whole show. Guys taking on two, three, sometimes four fights a night were common. It was during this time that Senator John McCain declared MMA a “human cockfighting” sport. After a while the UFC banned the one night tournament and it looked to be a thing of the past, but lately it looks like the tournaments are making a comeback in other promotions. The first UFC’s were unique in their way but in order to survive and grow as a sport you have to evolve.
Results from the Aug. 20 King of Kombat 9: Resurrection card from Austin, TX.
Wednesday night a Cuban invasion of sorts hit the very un-exotic locale of Monroe, Louisiana as DeCubas Promotions featured three of their touted former Cuban amateur team prospects. 
Don't forget fight junkies, Garland's own Anthony Njokuani fights tonight on WEC: Cruz Vs. Benavidez. The card will air live on Versus. Njokuani, a Saekson muay thai product, will face the very game Maciej Jewtuszko. Weights from yesterday's weigh-in listed below:
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