Category: Combat Sports
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Andy McNamara Talks GTA Sports Broadcasting
Andy McNamara is a sports broadcaster and writer in the Greater Toronto Area. McNamara contributes to Sportsnet and has done commentary for a myriad of events. On this BTB episode, McNamara came on to discuss storytelling devices that work across all sports commentary, interviewer methodology/ techniques, and more! Bowks Talking Bouts Jim Ross and Joe…
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United Boxing Promotions Recap
United Boxing Promotions put on a great night of fights on September 14th. CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario was the host site for the pugilistic proceedings. The fights showcased some great up and coming local talent but there was a variety of international talent on the card from places like Jamaica, Mexico, Iran, to name…
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Dekada Contender Preview
Dekada Contender goes on Saturday, September 28th at Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta. The promotion has been putting on in a big way for Western Canadian boxing but also for the national scene overall. This card features a lot of notable names that Dekada fans will be familiar with. Pugilists like Kandi Wyatt,…
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New Era Fighting 1 Preview
New Era Fighting presents an intriguing and multifaceted card on Friday, September 20. It goes at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau in Montreal, Quebec. The event features a Boxing exhibition in the name of charity that pits a 300 plus pound strongman against a former UFC middleweight title challenger. Beyond that top of the marquee prizefight, the event…
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BKFC 7: Alers vs Garcia Preview
ArnolBKFC 7: Alers vs Garcia goes on Saturday, August 10th. The event is broadcast free on FITE TV and Youtube. The card emanates from Mississippi Coast Coliseum and kicks off at 9 PM ET. BKFC 7 is littered with fantastic tilts including the 155 lb title eliminator Garcia vs Alers in the main event. There’s…
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ONE Dawn Of Heroes Interview Series
ONE Dawn of Heroes goes Friday, August 2nd at 7 AM ET from Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. It’s a stacked card with high stakes Grand Prix bouts for the flyweights and lightweights (Folayang vs Alvarez) and a possible welterweight title eliminator between Yushin Okami and James Nakashima. ONE Dawn of Heroes also…
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Chris Leben and Tom Shoaff on BKFC 6
BKFC 6 goes in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, June 22nd. The event will be broadcast on FITE TV and emanates live from the Florida State Fairgrounds. The card is stacked with multiple UFC veterans, a former multi-time Boxing world champion, and there’s a heated grudge match that tops the marquee. Malignaggi vs Lobov topping the…
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Oshawa Invades Nova Scotia: Boxing in Bedford
Two Oshawa Boxers will look to represent in a big way when they compete in Nova Scotia. Evan Gillard and Thad Ridsdill represent Motor City Boxing Club on June 15th and the Saturday night card is set to go in Bedford. I took the time to visit the pugilists at Motor City Boxing Club weeks…
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Adam Piccolotti Talks Fighting Benson Henderson At Bellator 220
On this BTB installment, Adam Piccolotti came on ahead of his Bellator 220 show with Benson Henderson. The key lightweight bout goes Saturday, April 27th at The SAP Center in San Jose, California. Bowks Talking Bouts Adam Piccolotti broke down how he overcame two losses and got back on track. Working with AKA guys like…
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Liam McGeary Previews Phil Davis Bellator 220 Rematch
On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, Liam McGeary came on ahead of his Bellator 220 fight with Phil Davis. The former Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion is looking to avenge a loss to the man who took his belt from him. Bowks Talking Bouts Liam discussed the major differences between who he was in the first…