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Osiobe Bests Hernandez; Rojas Conquers Serrano in Tacoma
Grizzled veteran Robert Osiobe of Nigeria made his “Battle at the Boat” debut a successful one by scoring a razor-thin majority decision over Forth Worth, TX’s Jose Hernandez Saturday evening in Tacoma. The 88th edition of “Battle at the Boat” was promoted by Halquist... - August 21, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Full Card Set for Saturday’s "Battle at the Boat 88"
Halquist Productions has finalized their lineup for “Battle at the Boat 88.” The card is taking place at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA on Saturday and features a total of six action-packed matchups. Tickets are still available on ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Emerald... - August 18, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Serrano Believes the Second Time is a Charm
On June 2, welterweights Nate Serrano and Osvaldo Rojas engaged in one of the most exciting bouts in “Battle at the Boat” history. Serrano, a retired marine who has a gargantuan fan base at the Emerald Queen Casino and Rojas, a rugged Oregonian, slugged it out throughout their... - August 11, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Hernandez-Osiobe is New “Battle at the Boat” Headliner
Battle at the Boat veteran Jose “Loco” Hernandez and Robert Osiobe have replaced the Juan Garcia-John Jackson bout as the main event for “Battle at the Boat 88” Saturday, August 18 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. The original headliner was scrapped due to... - August 09, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Fight Card Develops for Friday Night Fights Aug. 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Friday Night Fights on Aug. 31 in the Rollins Center® arena will feature a main event with female champion “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey for the World Boxing Council Silver Super Featherweight Title. Former Golden Glove champion, undefeated Jeffrey, from Bronx, NY, has a record of 10 wins,... - August 08, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Garcia to Meet Action Jackson in Battle at the Boat 88
On Saturday, August 18, lightweights Juan Garcia and John “Action” Jackson will go toe to toe at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA when they headline Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 88.” Tickets from $25 are on sale now and can be purchased at all... - July 29, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Friday Night Fights to Feature Female Title Bout in Main Event Aug. 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Aug. 31 in the Rollins Center arena. Tickets are available now at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. Headlining the event will be... - July 13, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Sterling Ford: On the Cusp of Superstardom
Sterling Ford’s push towards the top of the lightweight division has been anything but easy. - July 05, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Urban Fitness Kickboxing Announces Free Training for 3 Days for New Students
Memphis-based fitness center combines fitness fun with kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts training within a high end facility under the guidance of experienced trainers. - July 04, 2012 - Urban Fitness Kickboxing
Champion Boxer Eric Kelly Trains Clientele in Albany, New York
Champion Boxer, Eric Kelly will be venturing up to Albany, New York this weekend to American Martial Arts Gym to train private clientele on Saturday from 4-9pm and on Sunday from 9:30am-7pm. Recently known for his video on Animal.com and in the Huffington Post for training “Wall Street... - June 27, 2012 - Eric Kelly Life
Bail Hotline Bail Bonds Sponsors Josesito Lopez in His Match Against Victor Ortiz
Showtime will televise the June 23rd event as the boxers fight for the World Boxing Council silver welterweight title. - June 23, 2012 - Bail Hotline Bail Bonds
World-Renowned Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini Joins MMA Conditioning Association Faculty
Legendary mixed martial arts coach Doug Balzarini recently joined the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) faculty. The MMACA offers comprehensive training for martial arts coaches. - June 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Diaz Takes Out Lucero in Tacoma
Junior Lightweight sensation Joel Diaz kept his perfect record intact following an impressive fifth round stoppage of title contender Emmanuel “The Butcher” Lucero Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. Topping Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat... - June 05, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Diaz Vs Lucero; a Classic Crossroads Contest
When a rising star faces a grizzled veteran, one of boxing’s oldest storylines comes into play. Whether it’s on show in a small venue or a 50,000 seat arena, fight fans from all four corners of the globe love these matchups. Throughout boxing history, up and coming pugilists tested... - June 01, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Pacquiao vs Bradley at Sofitel Manila
Watch the live telecast of the highly anticipated bout between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley on June 10, 2012 at Sofitel Manila Hotel. - May 31, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Lucero Replaces Sanchez; Will Battle Diaz at "Battle at the Boat 87"
Contender Emmanuel Lucero has stepped in to face unbeaten rising star Joel Diaz Saturday, June 2 at the Emerald Queen Casino as part of Halquist Productions' “Battle at the Boat 87” card in Tacoma, WA. A former world title challenger, Lucero made national headlines in 2003 when he... - May 26, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Diaz to Meet Sanchez at "Battle at the Boat 87"!
Junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz will look to take another step in the right direction when he battles Guillermo Sanchez Saturday, June 2 in the main event of “Battle at the Boat 87.” The card is promoted by Halquist Productions and takes place at the Emerald Queen Casino in... - May 12, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Aces Boxing Club to Host Friday Night at the Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25
Aces Boxing Club has announced they will be hosting an amateur night of boxing at the Boonton Elks Lodge on May 25 - May 06, 2012 - Aces Boxing Club
Double-Header Title Event for Friday Night Fights May 18 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Friday Night Fights series event on May 18 in the Rollins Center arena now features two headliner titles on the card. In attendance and providing ringside color commentary will be the former undisputed heavyweight world champion Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes. Franklin... - May 06, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
New Kickboxing Website Offers Latest Kickboxing Workouts, Training, Classes and Gyms
A new website dedicated to kickboxing at http://kickboxing-kickboxing.com/ offers kickboxing classes, lessons, training and more. It also provides information on successful kickboxing business systems. - May 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Premium Tickets Available for Friday Night Fights May 18 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Friday Night Fights series Championship event on May 18 in the Rollins Center arena has tickets still available for purchase. Tickets are on sale at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence,... - April 29, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Aces Boxing Club Launches After School Boxing Program
Aces Boxing Club in Boonton launches a new after school boxing program for kids. - April 29, 2012 - Aces Boxing Club
Aces Boxing Club Now Open in Boonton
Boxing arrives in the small town of Boonton as Aces Boxing Club opens up. - April 26, 2012 - Aces Boxing Club
Bellator Premiere’s Summer Series at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort with Light Heavyweight Tourney June 22
Bellator Fighting Championships will make their 2012 Summer Series debut from The Mountain State when the promotion brings Bellator 71 to The Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia on June 22. Bellator 71 will feature the quarterfinals of the Bellator Summer Series... - April 19, 2012 - MTR
Young Contenders Fighting for the Future of Education
Communities far and wide team up with former heavyweight champion, Pinklon Thomas, as they go the distance for male youth academic scholarship fundraiser. - April 05, 2012 - Bella Faire
Hernandez Hammers Oluoch in Tacoma
Lightweight hopeful Jose “Loco” Hernandez took another step in the right direction after pounding out a unanimous decision over Peter Oluoch Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Headlining the 86th edition of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the... - April 03, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Full Card Set for "Battle at the Boat 86"
Halquist Productions has finalized all bouts for “Battle at the Boat 86.” The card takes place Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma and tickets are available by going to Ticketmaster.com or calling the casino box office at 1-888-831-7655. Headlining the card is a ten... - March 29, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Bonaduce Joins Battle at the Boat
World famous personality Danny Bonaduce will once again make his presence felt in the boxing world when he takes the microphone as the master of ceremonies for “Battle at the Boat 86” Saturday, March 31 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. In addition to the March 31 show,... - March 18, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Hernandez-Oluoch Showdown Tops “Battle at the Boat 86”
Lightweights Jose Hernandez and Peter Oluoch will meet Saturday, March 31 in the ten round main event of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 86.” The card takes place at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma and tickets are available on ticketmaster.com or by calling the EQC... - March 16, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Onlineprinters is Ring Sponsor in World Championship Fight Klitschko vs. Mormeck
Online print shop continues advertising partnership for Klitschko fights. - March 02, 2012 - Onlineprinters GmbH
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Adds New Certified Coaches Feature to Enhance Blog
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) blog now includes a new “Certified Coaches” feature. The blog gives certified MMA coaches a place to share mixed martial arts knowledge. - March 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
TV4U to Follow the Career of Actress / Model / Boxer Maricela Cornejo in the Ring and in Front of the Camera
The undefeated boxer who is also a fashion model, movie actress, and spokesmodel, takes Las Vegas by storm in this television documentary produced by the TVS Television Network for airing on TV4U.Com. - February 29, 2012 - TV4U, LLC
Hulett Takes Out Bentley to Win Cagesport Title
David “Hollywood” Hulett lived up to his billing by taking out local favorite Len Bentley in the first round of their Cagesport Welterweight title match Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Headlining Halquist Productions’ “Cagesport XVIII,” The Las... - February 29, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Ellis Out; Bentley Steps in to Face Hulett
Len Bentley has stepped in to face David “Hollywood” Hulett for the Cagesport Welterweight Title Saturday evening in the main event of Halquist Productions’ “Cagesport XVIII.” Hulett was scheduled to face “Fast” Eddy Ellis, but the latter withdrew Monday... - February 24, 2012 - Halquist Productions
It’s Showtime: Jimmy Lennon Jr. to Announce “Cagesport XVIII”
Legendary ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. will serve as the master of ceremonies for “Cagesport XVIII.” The card takes place Saturday, February 25 at the Emerald Queen Casino and is promoted by Halquist Productions. Tickets starting at $35 are available at the casino box office or on... - February 19, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Few Tickets Remain to Friday Night Fights Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tickets are still available for the Feb. 24 Friday Night Fights series at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. To purchase tickets online by Wednesday, Feb. 22, visit www.doverdowns.com/entertainment. Otherwise, available tickets may be purchased now through VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or at will call... - February 19, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Onlineprinters Step Into the Ring with Vitali Klitschko
The online print shop is ring sponsor of the WBC heavyweight world championship. - February 17, 2012 - Onlineprinters GmbH
Opponents Added to Boxing Card for Feb. 24 Tripleheader at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The boxing card for the Feb. 24 Friday Night Fights series at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been updated. The first bout will begin one-half hour earlier, now at 7 p.m. Doors now will open at 6 p.m. and will call will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. Toris “The Bull” Brewer (14-4, 6 KOs)... - February 12, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Strength and Conditioning Expert Zach Evan-Esh Joins John Spencer Ellis and Offers Training and Coaching Advice
Zach Evan-Esh, a well-known strength and conditioning pro, offers his unconventional insights on strength training in a new interview online. In the interview, he discusses controversial topics in the industry, mental fitness, the need to focus and more with fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis. - January 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
TV4U Returns to the Las Vegas Italian American Club for a USA Boxing Card on February 11th
Promoter Jose Banales has a 16 bout card that includes the return for boxer/fashion model Mari Cornejos. Bouts will be seen on Azteca America KHDF in Las Vegas. - January 31, 2012 - TV4U, LLC
Expert on Body Transformations, Shawn Phillips, Shares Secrets for Success in Brand-New Online Interview with John Spencer Ellis
Shawn Phillips, recognized as the pioneer of life and body transformations, helps people change their lives and change their bodies. In a brand-new interview on John Spencer Ellis’ video blog, Phillips discusses transformation, mindfulness and strength for life. - January 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Friday Night Fights Now a Tripleheader Event on Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The now tripleheader Friday Night Fights series at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Feb. 24 in the Rollins Center arena features a new event on the card. Super featherweights Juan Carlos “Miniburgos” Burgos (28-1, 19 KOs) and Cristobal “Lacandón” Cruz (39-12-3, 23... - January 29, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Martial Arts Business Page Offers Mixed Martial Arts Programs, Marketing and Business Solutions
Martial arts studios and dojos, mixed martial arts schools, fans and conditioning instructors can now turn to http://www.martial-arts-business.info/ for the latest information, training, classes and certifications in the mixed martial arts world. The website also offers information on training to become a mixed martial arts coach. - January 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Mike Tiberi Fights for First Belt Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; Santana v. Perez Headlines - a Delaware Family's Boxing Legacy Continues
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Feb. 24 in the Rollins Center arena with Edgar Santana v. Manuel Perez headlining. Tickets go on sale today at noon at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or... - January 19, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
TACTIX Martial Arts Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Continuing Education Units
The TACTIX martial arts, fitness, self-defense, boot camp and strength training certification is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program now earns 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer course. - January 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Godfrey-Namauu Headlines Battle at the Boat 85
Cruiserweight hopefuls Joell Godfrey and Henry Namauu will square off Saturday, January 21 in the ten round main event of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 85” from the Emerald Queen Casino. Tickets to “Battle at the Boat 85” start at $25 and are available on... - January 13, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Amy Hayes to Announce “Battle at the Boat 85” January 21
World renowned model and ring announcer Amy Hayes is the newest member of Halquist Productions. Dubbed as the “Lady of the Ring,” Hayes was featured in a special Playboy pictorial, shot at legendary Gleason’s Gym. She also appeared in Maxim, which included her in a boxing-themed... - January 12, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Douglin Kicks Off 2012 with a Bang; Outpoints Unbeaten Martinez
Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin of Morganville, NJ scored his biggest victory to date by outpointing highly touted and previously unbeaten junior middleweight Steven Martinez Friday evening at Mallory Square in Key West, FL. Kicking off the 2012 season of ESPN’s Friday Night... - January 09, 2012 - Team Douglin
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launches New Facebook Page for Friends, MMA Fans, Martial Arts Trainers, Teachers
Recognizing the global importance and prominence of Facebook and social media and mixed martial arts, the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) recently developed a Facebook page for members. The enhanced page and group now offers more educational information and ongoing updates for members. - January 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp Inducted Into Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame
Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. - December 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development