Van Soest vs. Rufus Announced for Lion Fight AXS TV Debut
Van Soest
Rufus
As announced last week, Lion Fight Promotions will bring kickboxing to national TV this coming January on AXS TV. This week, they announce their first female match to be broadcast.
LFP mainstay Tiffany Van Soest will take on England’s Alexis Rufus on the promotion’s first televised card Jan. 25 at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. They announcement was made this week on Inside MMA.
Van Soest is the current WBC kickboxing champion, having defeated Jeri Seitz this past October for the belt. She is 4-0 as a pro.
Rufus holds several world titles and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Kate Stables this past Saturday at Smash Muay Thai 2.
Femme Fatale Card Hits Vancouver Saturday
Two pro bouts and several amateur boxing bouts will be going down Friday night in Vancouver, Canada.
The main event will feature Sarah Pucek taking on Lucia Larcinese for the vacant Canadian featherweight title. Also on the pro side of the card, Jaime Ward will face Alisah McPhee.
On the amateur undercard Jullian Kim and Darren Featherstone battle for the Vancouver Heavyweight title, Darcie Nestor faces Jillian Sask, and Kyla McKenzie takes on Kate Robinson.
Several other ammy bouts will be announced Thursday.
Muay Thai – Kelly Defeats Kitchen; Kielholtz Takes Tournament Crown
Kelly def. Kitchen Courtesy Freddy Sosa
Two big Muay Thai events happened this past weekend as we start to wrap up 2012 in the sport.
In a clash of Muay Thai champs, The UK’s Amanda Kelly defeats fellow Brit Julie Kitchen via split decision at the Muay Thai in America card in Playa Vista, CA.
Kelly was aggressive in the first two rounds of action, but Kitchen started to gain some ground in the last three rounds. It wasn’t enough as Kelly gets the upset victory. Kelly improves to 31-1-1, while Kitchen lost her second straight fight to a top ranked Muay Thai fighter.
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Keilholtz
Meanwhile, Europe’s Enfusion Muay Thai reality show concluded it’s season with the conclusion on their 132 pound women’s tournament in Slovenia.
Throughout the season, the female fighters were the team captains to their male counterparts.
Four fighters make it to the semi-finals as American Lindsay Scheer took on Denise Keilholtz (Holland); while Chajmaa Bellakhal (Morocco) took on Lucy Payne (England). Payne and Keilholtz would both get unanimous decision wins advancing to the finals.
In what was an action packed match, Keilholtz would get the majority decision win to be crowned tournament champion.
Lion Fight Announces TV Deal
Getting any sort of kickboxing on U.S. TV is a feat in itself. Now, Lion Fight Promotions have inked a deal that will see Muay Thai, male and female, get national exposure. The promotion announced Thursday that it will start to broadcast their cards live on AXSTV starting Jan. 25.
Lion Fight has always had female Muay Thai fights on their cards, with stars such as Tiffany Van Soest, Elena Maxwell, Roxy Richardson, and Vivian Leung. The TV deal could also draw some popular female fighters to the promotion.
No word on who will be competing on the Jan. 25 card.
Tiffany Junot Upsets Mia St. John; Becomes WBC Light Middleweight Champ
Junot
With only two weeks notice, Tiffnay Junot went from starting to prepare to face Mia St. John to becoming WBC Light Middleweight champ.
Junot (10-3-1) had lost via unanimous decision to Kuulei Kupihea this past July, but stepped up when after Molly McConnell had to drop out of the fight due to an injury. Junot would win a unanimous decision (98-94, 96-94, 96-94) this past weekend in Bakersfield, CA.
St. John (47-12-2) had defeated Christy Martin for the belt this past August.
No word on when Junot will defend her new title.
Two Years After Being Shot, Rola el-Halabi to Return to the Boxing Ring
Courtesy Sydney Morning Herald
Former boxing champ Rola El-Halabi isn’t going to let getting shot foil her dreams of being the dominate boxer she wants to continue to be.
It was April 2011 when El-Halabi’s step-father and former manger Hicham El-Halabi shot Rola in the right hand, left knee, and both feet before her IBA/IBF title defense versus Irma Adler in Berlin, Germany. Hicham was sentanced to 6 years in prison last year for the incident. Rola was in wheelchair for three months, but went through a vigorous rehab to get back into the arena she loves.
Since she was inactive due to her injures, the IBF and IBA titles she held were vacated; but she will get her chance to regain the IBA title when she climbs into the ring to take on Italy’s Lucia Morelli in Ulm, Germany January 13.
El-Halabi is 11-0 as a pro, with six finishes to her credit; including a notable TKO win over Mia St. John.
“It’s like a second birth. I didn’t want to say goodbye to this great sport,” El-Halabi told Sapa-AFP. “This is like Christmas, a birthday and Easter all rolled into one.”
Beltrian Takes WBC Kickboxing Title, Tang Upsets Ovchynnikova
Betrian
The Netherlands Jemyma Betrian gets to bring some gold home with her.
Jemyma Betrian defeated Australia’s Tiana Caverley by unanimous decision this past weekend at the WCK event at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. The 21 year old improves to 14-2 and climbs to the top of the kickboxing rankings.
In an upset, Chinese fighter Xifeng Tang got a unanimous decision win over Ukraine’s Lena Ovchynnikova by unanimous decision. This was Tang’s debut in America.
Tiana Caverley and Jemyma Betrian to Battle for WBC Muay Thai 135 Title
Betrian
Caverley
Coming off a third round TKO win, WBC Muay Thai champ Tiana Caverley will make the trip from her homeland of Australia to Las Vegas to take on the Netherland’s Jemyma Betrian Sunday at the Plaza Hotel.
The two time champ got her last win in Perth, Australia this past May with the TKO win over of the Thailand chamions Dionapha Kiangsak. Caverley has record of 32-7-2 with 5 KOS.
21 year old Betrian is already 13-2 with 6 KOs.
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Also on the card, MMA vet and European Muay Thai artist Lena Ovchynikova will squares off against China’s top female champion in Tang Jin.
Muay Thai’s Julie Kitchen to take on Amanda Kelly in December
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Coming off a loss to Miriam Nakamoto, Julie Kitchen is hoping to rebound as she takes on fellow UK star Amanda Kelly at “Muay Thai in America: In Honor of the King” Dec. 1 in Los Angeles.
Kitchen is 47-9-1 in her career in MuayThai and was ranked #1 before her loss to American fighter Nakamoto. A 14 time world champion, she is has been the poster-girl for the female kickboxing community.
Scottish fighter Kelly is an up and coming talent in Europe, touting two world titles.
She has become a phenom in her own right, challenging “The Queen of Muay Thai”.
“This match-up has been in the works for quite some time, but no promoter in UK has ever been able to make it happen” stated MTIA president Don McDaniels in a press release. “Julie has a huge following in the United States, it should be a treat for her fans to get to see her fight on American soil once again against a great fighter such Amanda Kelly.”
The fight will serve as the co-main event of the evening, and will air live on DIRECT TV® and INDEMAND® at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Dec. 1.
Video – All-Female Boxing Card in Tijuana, Mexico
The “All-female” MMA card trend has spread to boxing.
Oct. 25 in Tijuana, Mexico, 12 talented pro boxers duke it out. The main event featured Joselyn Ruiz vs. Yadira Trejo for the vacant NABF flyweight title. Ruiz would get the second round KO>
You can watch all six fights by clicking on the links below.
- Joselyn Ruiz vs. Yadira Trejo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_XyaDjJpXCQ
- Kenia Enriquez vs. Carol Castro Madrid – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xnJSgOg6Xnc
- Brenda Flores vs. Paloma Lopez – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qxbXATiSDZA
- Sandra Robles vs. Kealoni Vanderleest – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wuVWiwM_sk
- Angelica Dominguez vs. Abigail Casteneda – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oFDsjxQn7Vk
- Jolene Blackshear vs. Lili Barajas – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vJmmiVjT6HA
Four Female Muay Thai Bouts Scheduled for Virginia in Novemeber
Casey Terrell
Thai Championship Boxing will be hold a card Nov. 17 in Chantilly, VA with four female fighters scheduled.
In a 120 pound title fight, Casey Terrell will take on Lauren Piemontese, which will serve as the co-main event. In other action, Jessica Palencar will take on Jen Gaines at 135. In an amateur bouts, Leanne Tagle will take on Nico Ball; while Tania Sneed will take on Krissy Howard.
More info and tickets are available ThaiChampionshipBoxing.com.
Video – Julie Kitchen Invades the Dragon’s Den
Julie Kitchen wants to start her own “Ultimate Fighter” for women, and is going into the “Dragon’s Den” to get investors.
“Dragon’s Den” is the UK’s version of ABC’s hit series “Shark Tank” in the U.S., in which entrepreneurs seek money from million and billionaires for their projects. Kitchen is hoping to get funding for a TV project, which will be like the Oxygen series “Fightgirls”.
The episode will air Sunday in the UK on BBC 2.
Here is a small clip of Kitchen on the show.
Van Soest vs. Sitzes Signed for Lions Fights 7
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Van Soest
Two of the top prospects in Muay Thai will duke it out at the Hard Rock in Vegas Oct. 13.
Undefeated WBC International Super Bantamweight champ Jeri Sitzes will defend her belt against undefeated Tiffany Van Soest at Lion Promotions 7.
Sitzes successfully defend her belt twice last year (one at LFP 2) and is returning to the kickboxing ring after a years absence. She also has a 3-1 record in MMA, and 14-10-1 in boxing.
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Van Soest has been on a roll since her pro debut last year, getting three wins this year alone. She fought Jemyma Betrian to a majority draw in August.
Another female match is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. No word on if the event will be streamed.
Heavyweights Carlette Ewell and Gwendolyn O’Neil Ready for Rubber Match
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Ewell
The two best heavyweight female boxers are ready to battle in what will be a rubber match of their trilogy of fights.
Carlette ‘The Truth’ Ewell and Gwendolyn ‘Stealth’ Bomber’ O’Neil will throw down Saturday for the WIBA and UBA heavyweight titles Lawrence Joel Coliseum Annex in Wiston-Salem, NC. O’Neil won their first encounter by split decision in 2008, with Ewell getting a unanimous decision in their second outing five months later.
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Since the loss, O’Neil (18-7-1) won five out of her last six, defeating Pauline London for the WIBA strap a year ago.
Ewell (15-7-1) is coming off a split draw with Sonya Lamonakis earlier this year; having defeated Tiffany Woodard twice after her win over O’Neil.
No word on if the fight will be televised or streamed on Saturday.
Commission Overturns Decision On-site for Katia Alvarino and Roxana Beatriz Laborde
Katia Alvariño
Laborde
In what was a weird situation in Uraguay, as the Uruguayan Boxing Federation overturned a decision in a boxing bout between Katia Alvarino and Roxana Beatriz Laborde.
The judges originally scored an unanimous decision for Alvarino, but the commission promptly on the spot declared it a no contest for the Argentine fighter; feeling that “it was an unfair result for Laborde”.
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Although no video is up on this fight yet, it would be interesting to see. Plus, would this be a good or bad thing for MMA?
This opens the door to a lot of questions.
Jordan Baars Takes Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Title
Photo Courtesy Kickfighter.de
Some of Europe’s best fighters came together in Ruhrstadt, Germany to crown the best K-1 female kick boxer this past weekend.
Dutch kickboxer and #1 seed Jorina Baars won the Amazon of K1 Grand Prix Saturday as she won three matches to be crowned the tournament’s second ever champion. Baars would be the only in the tournament to get a KO, blasting Julia Symannek in the opening round. Baars would defeat #2 seed Katrin Dirrheimer in the finals.
Here are the results courtesy of our friend Edgar in Germany:
Quarterfinal matches
- Katrin Dirrheimer def. Chrisoula Mirtsou by decision
- Hatice Özyurt def. Lisa Schewe by decision
- Martina Jindrova def. Anke van Gestel by decision
- Jorina Baars def. Julia Symannek by KO round 2
Semi-Finals
- Katrin Dirrheimer def. Hatice Özyurt by decision
- Jorina Baars def. Martina Jindroa by decision
Final
- Jorina Baars def. Katrin Dirrheimer by decision
Kaliesha West to Face Christina Ruiz for IFBA Super Bantamweight Title
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Via Press Release
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. – On Saturday night, October 6, 2012, current World Boxing Organization (WBO) Bantamweight Champion, Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (Moreno Valley, California, 15-1-3, 4 KOs), will move up in weight when she faces(San Antonio, Texas, 6-4-2, 4 KOs) at the Finish Line Sports Grill in Pomona, California. West-Ruiz will be a 10-round bout for the vacant International Female Boxing Association (IFBA) Super Bantamweight Title.
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The contest will be featured as the main event of the boxing card entitled, “KO Cancer – Boxing For The Cure,” presented by Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions, in association with Diamond’s Love Foundation and The Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event was created to help the fight against cancer and to increase cancer awareness. West-Cruz will receive coverage from several outlets, including Verizon’s FOX International television channel, MundoFox, Ringside TV, and Fox Sports Radio. Some notable women’s boxing match-ups featured on the undercard include Holly “Lil Bear” Lawson vs. Tammie “The Tasmanian Devil” Johnson and Katarina “Guantes” De La Cruz vs. Blanca Raymundo.
Kaliesha West is happy about getting an opportunity to fight so close to her hometown.
“I am going to have a lot of friends and family come out for my fight. My last few fights have been in Mexico, so it feels great to come home. I’m excited to make history as being the first world title fight to be featured on Sugar Shane Mosley’s professional card. Women do belong in the sport, fighting on the same cards with the men.”
Juan West, Kaliesha’s father, manager, and trainer, shared his thoughts.
“This will be Kaliesha’s first main event in the United States on an all-boxing card. Kaliesha’s supporters will be able to attend the open workout at her hometown high school to see her practice, and then come to fight night on October 6th to see her perform.”
Kaliesha West discussed her progress in training camp.
“Camp has been going well. I’m training hard, working on my endurance, and hope to put on a great performance.” Coach West added, “Kaliesha is right on schedule and is training hard. I can see her drive and determination to make a statement in this fight.”
Kaliesha talked about her opponent and said…
“Christina Ruiz is an aggressive fighter that fights with passion and determination. I have the utmost respect for her because of her accomplishments in the sport of boxing and I will not take this fight lightly.”
Juan West added…
“I’ve followed Christina Ruiz for years and was really impressed by her knockout of Emily Klinefelter. We respect her punching power. Kaliesha has speed and Ruiz has power, and typically, speed vs. power battles are exciting for the fans. Kaliesha will have to box impressively on the inside, put together her combinations, and show professional poise. On October 6, she who wants it most will take home the IFBA Title belt.”
Following the success of the women boxers in the 2012 Olympic games, Kaliesha West wants to carry on the legacy of great female fighters. She said…
“Marlen Esparza, Claressa Shields, and Katy Taylor epitomized what women’s boxing is all about. The women’s boxing events in London sold out and were extremely exciting to watch. Claressa was able to dominate, even though she had to move up in weight in order to compete. She’s a great ambassador for the sport. I admired her will power to succeed and win the gold.”
Juan West thought that the 2012 Olympics demonstrated the high skill level now found in women’s boxing.
“The skills displayed in the Olympics are the result of these women having solid amateur boxing backgrounds. In London, the women’s boxers captured the hearts of the Olympic fans and their performance hopefully opened doors for other amateurs and current pros in the sport.”
On September 20, 2012, at 3:45pm, Kaliesha West will hold an open workout at Canyon Springs High School. The workout will take place in the school gymnasium and is open to the media and general public. Canyon Springs High School is located at 23100 Cougar Canyon Drive, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557. Kaliesha West would like to thank LaDonna Jempson and the MVHCC for helping coordinate the open workout. West would also like to thank her Adidas sponsorship for their support in helping Team West adequately prepare for this fight.
Weigh-ins for Kaliesha’s fight will take place on Friday night, October 5, 2012, at 5:30pm, during the intermission of the KO Cancer Amateur Show, located at the Finish Line Sports Grill. On Kaliesha’s fight night, Saturday night, October 6, 2012, the doors will open at the Finish Line Sports Grill for boxing festivities at 2pm, with the first fight starting at 6pm. Ticket prices are $100 (VIP) and $50. Tickets for Kaliesha’s fight will be available for purchase online by visiting http://knockingoutcancer.eventbrite.com or by calling Diamond’s Love Foundation at (909) 622 9092. The Finish Line Sports Grill is located at 2201 N. White Ave., Pomona, CA, 91767.
Similarly to her father, Kaliesha West was born in South Haven, Michigan. At the age of five, she relocated with her family to Moreno Valley, California, and she began boxing five years later. In Southern California, she was a decorated amateur boxing star. She competed as a member of the USA Boxing Program, winning 98 amateur bouts, and several championships, including the 2003 National Golden Gloves. West opted to turn pro in 2006 when she received the news that women’s boxing was not going to be showcased during the 2008 Olympic games.
Kaliesha West began her pro career in 2006, when she was just eighteen years old. On September 18, 2010, at age twenty-two, she won the vacant Women’s WBO Bantamweight title on the under card of the Mosley-Mora Golden Boy Promotions PPV by defeating Angel Gladney via a seventh-round knockout. The fight took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, and was held during the Mexican Bicentennial Celebration. West, now twenty-four, last fought on April 14, 2012, when she defeated Claudia Lopez by unanimous decision, in Rosarito, Mexico.
For the latest updates on Kaliesha West, “Like” her official Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialKalieshaWest
Follow Kaliesha West on Twitter: @kwildwildwest or http://www.twitter.com/kwildwildwest
Mia St. John Added to K-1 Broadcast Team on Spike
Just because she isn’t fighting anymore doesn’t mean Mia St. John will be slowing down.
St. John announced she will be a part of the broadcast team for the upcoming K-1 kickboxing events that will stream on Spike.com starting this Saturday. The events will move to Spike TV in 2013.
The card this weekend will emanate from the Memorial Events Arena in Los Angeles. No word on if female fighters will be added in the future.
Muay Thai Authority – Nakamoto Defeats Kitchen; Van Soest & Betrian Draws
Courtesy Muay Thai Authority
WCK Muay Thaiwas in full swing at Pala Casino in Pala, CA last night. The main event was the highly anticipated fight between America’s Miriam Nakamoto and England’s Julie Kitchen, and the bout did not disappoint.
Nakamoto and Kitchen had their full arsenal on display as they fought back and forth for five hard fought rounds. With all the build up leading up to the fight there was no let down and the fans were treated to a great fight. Both fighters answered the other’s strikes with their own. The fight was extremely close and in the end the judges awarded Nakamoto the victory by unanimous decision…
Mia St. John Defeats Christy Martin; Both Call it a Career
Martin (White) & St. John (Pink) Courtesy Fight News
Two legends of the sport stepped into the ring for the final time Tuesday night at the Table Mountain Casino in California. Both will be consider the voices of the first generation of pro female boxers.
Mia St. John avenged her loss to Christy Martin in a rematch from their battle ten years ago by getting a unanimous decision. After their historic bout, both fighters announced they were retiring.
St. John’s ends her career at 47-11-2, while Martin end it at 49-7-3.
“Me and Christy have definitely had our ups and downs and I won’t say we like each other, but we definitely respect each other,” St. John stated to BoxingScene.com. “We put up with so much crap from the media and from the critics that we relate to each other, and that bonds us.”
“We started together, we’re ending together. We’re two legends and we’re going out at the same time.”
St. John and Martin can be considered two of the fighters that make female boxing popular in it’s first golden age in the 90’s. Martin has won the WBC title light middleweight twice during her career; while St. John won her second WBC title Tuesday. Martin in particular was the first female fighter to be featured on a major boxing PPV. Both have hall of fame careers.
They helped grow the sport, and get many younger fighters involved. To see their careers end at this moment is poetic, seeing the women’s boxing scene is getting hot once again. They paved the way for many females to get into the sport and shine on an international stage.
St. John will continue to work outside the sport to promote to sport. Martin will take a good time off from the limelight to spend time with family and friends.
They will be missed, but will always be remembered.
Tiffany Van Soest Ready for Epic WCK Event this Weekend
Courtesy Ahren Nunag Photography
Eight female kickboxers will be featured is what has become one of the biggest line-ups in the female Muay Thai history.
WCK’s “Champions of Champions” will take place a the Pala Casino and Spa in Pala, CA this Saturday, and will feature four women’s title bouts. The main event will feature the long awaited match between the UK’s Julie Kitchen and California’s own Miriam Nakamoto for the WBC & WMC kickboxing titles.
Also on the card is another world class fighter from Cali, Tiffany Van Soest. She will be fighting for the IKKC World Super Bantamweight championship.
We caught up with Van Soest to talk about the historic card, and her past year.
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Wombat Sports: It’s been a year since we last talked. How has it been since last summer?
Tiffany Van Soest: It’s been a wild ride! I’ve been busy training and I finally finished school. I made my pro Muay Thai debut last year, fought some formidable opponents, and have gotten some wonderful opportunities. I’m excited to see what this next year holds.
Wombat: We have been seeing more and more female Muay Thai and kickboxing fights here in the States. Do you feel this trend will continue?
Van Soest: I really hope so! MMA is great, but I think all fight fans can appreciate and enjoy a high level striking match. It’s so exciting! And to see the women coming up in the sport is great. These girls are getting better and better and making for some fierce match-ups. With more opportunities to compete and showcase those skills, the level will only continue to rise and the fights will become even more exciting.
W.S.: You have taken MMA fights before along with the kickboxing bouts. Will this continue considering the serge of support for the women’s divisions?
TVS: Absolutely! I love the different elements and variability of MMA. My main focus for the time being, is Muay Thai. I’ve set my sights on a world title, but don’t be surprised if you see me in a cage at some point! 
I am a huge fan of WMMA and thanks to Shannon Knapp and Invicta FC, we (women) finally have a big stage to showcase our skills on and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it.
W.S.: What do you know about your opponent?
TVS: To be honest, I barely know her name! Haha! I had gone a little more than a month not knowing who my opponent was, because my original opponent Hillary Mack, had to pull out of the bout. I was informed a couple of days ago that I do have an opponent now and she’s been training in Thailand. I don’t care who it is, as long as there’s someone standing across the ring from me on fight night, I’m good and ready to give it everything I have and show the everyone that I’m a force to be reckoned with.
W.S.: This Muay Thai card is a blockbuster considering the talent involved. What does this mean to you to be involved?
TVS: This event is huge! It is an honor and a privilege to be on the same card along side some of Muay Thai’s best. It means so much to me to be a part of something so monumental. Muay Thai is a beautiful sport that doesn’t get the attention and recognition it deserves here in the U.S., and I feel this event will help it gain more popularity so to be a part of it is extremely meaningful to me.
W.S.: Anyone you’d like to thank?
TVS: Of course! So many Thank You’s! I’d like to thank my instructor Kru Alex Palma, my fam at Team Nogueira Gym, The coaches and everyone at Black House, my sparring partners, my Family and friends for the love, the fans for their support, My sponsors- 858 Fight Shop, Bas Rutten O2 Trainer, True Honor, Can’t Stop Crazy, and Guard Ya Grill.
I’m looking to add more sponsors to thank later (contact me)! Lol!
One more special thank you to anyone who’s ever doubted me, told me I’d never make anything of this, or I’m wasting my time-you just fuel the fire.
Taekowndo Day 3 – 67 kg Live Results
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South Dakota’s Paige McPherson is the lone combat athlete in the 2012 Olympics, and she has the last shot of Team USA getting a women’s division medal in Taekwondo.
She’ll be up against a tough field at 67 kg, including 2008 Gold medalists Hwang Kyung Seon of Korea and 2008 Silver medalist Karine Sergerie of Canada.
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67 kg
Opening round
- Seham Sawalhy (EGY) def. Elin Johansson (SWE) 6-0
- Sousan Hajipour (IRI) def. Carmen Marton (AUS) 5-4
- Nur Tatar (TUR) def. Andrea St. Bernard (GRN) 5-1
- Paige McPherson (USA) def. Sarah Stevenson (GBR) 5-1
- Hwang Kyung Seon (KOR) def. Ruth Gbagbi (CIV) 4-1
- Helena Fromm (GER) vs. Chu Hoang Dieu Linh (VIE) 13-1
- Franka Anić (SLO) def. Gulnafis Aitmukhambetova (KAZ) vs. 15-11
- Karine Sergerie (CAN) def. Farida Azizova (AZE) 1-0
Quarterfinals
- Carmen Marton (AUS) def. Elin Johansson (SWE) 6-3
- Nur Tatar (TUR) def. Paige McPherson (USA) 6-1
- Hwang Kyung Seon (KOR) def. Helena Fromm (GER) 8-4
- Franka Anić (SLO) def. Karine Sergerie (CAN) 10-5
Semi-finals
- Nur Tatar (TUR) def. Carmen Marton (AUS) 6-0
- Hwang Kyung Seon (KOR) def. Franka Anić (SLO) 7-0
Bronze Medal Semi-finals
- Paige McPherson (USA) def. Andrea St. Bernard (GRN) 15-2
- Helena Fromm (GER) vs. Ruth Gbagbi (CIV) 4-3
Bronze Medal Finals
- Helena Fromm (GER) def. Carmen Marton (AUS) 8-2
- Paige McPherson (USA) def. Franka Anić (SLO) 8-3
Gold Medal Finals
- Hwang Kyung Seon (KOR) def. Nur Tatar (TUR)
2012 Olympic Boxing Gold Medal Rounds Live Results
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Today, three women will be on the only ones to say they were the first to be Olympic Gold medalists.
Flyweight Nicola Adams will have her home country behind her as she takes Ren Cancan of China.
Top amateur pound for pound fighter Katie Taylor will seek to grab the brass ring as she takes on Sofya Ochigava of Russia for the lightweight gold.
19 Year old Claressa Shields wants to be the only American boxer to get the gold this year when she faces a tough Nadezda Torlopova of Russia.
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Flyweight Gold Medal
- Nicola Adams (GBR) def. Ren Cancan (CHN) 16-7
Gold – Nicola Adams (GBR)
Silver – Ren Cancan (CHN)
Bronze – Marlen Esparza (USA)
Bronze – Mary Kom (IND)
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Lightweight Gold Medal
- Katie Taylor (IRL) def. Sofya Ochigava (RUS) 10-8
Gold – Katie Taylor (IRL)
Silver – Sofya Ochigava (RUS)
Bronze – Mavzuna Choriyeva (TJK)
Bronze –Adriana Araujo (BRA)
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Middleweight Gold Medal
- Claressa Shields (USA) def. Nadezda Torlopova (RUS) 19-12
Gold – Claressa Shields (USA)
Silver – Nadezda Torlopova (RUS)
Bronze – Marina Volnova (KAZ)
Bronze – Li Jinzi (CHN)
Taekwondo Day 2 – 57 kg Live Results
Loepz
The second day of taekwondo competition focuses on the 57 kg weight class. American Bronze medalist Diana Lopez is looking to upgrade to gold as neither the gold or silver medalist from the Beijing Games has returned.
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Opening round
- Tseng Pei-hua (TPE) def. Rangsiya Nisaisom (THA) 4-1
- Andrea Paoli (LIB) def. Nidia Muñoz (CUB) 4-2
- Mayu Hamada (JPN) def. Ana Zaninović (CRO) 14-11
- Jade Jones (GBR) def. Dragana Gladović (SRB) 15-1
- Hedaya Malak (EGY) def. Robin Cheong (NZL) 17-6
- Marlène Harnois (FRA) def. Yeny Contreras (CHI) 14-3
- Suvi Mikkonen (FIN) def. Bineta Diedhiou (SEN) 9-6
- Hou Yuzhuo (CHN) def. Diana López (USA) 1-0
Quarterfinals
- Tseng Pei-hua (TPE) def. Andrea Paoli (LIB) 5-2
- Jade Jones (GBR) def. Mayu Hamada (JPN) 13-2
- Marlène Harnois (FRA) def. Hedaya Malak (EGY) 8-6
- Hou Yuzhuo (CHN) def. Suvi Mikkonen (FIN) 7-2
Semi-finals
- Jade Jones (GBR) def. Tseng Pei-hua (TPE) 10-6
- Hou Yuzhuo (CHN) def. Marlène Harnois (FRA) 8-3
Bronze Medal Semi-finals
- Mayu Hamada (JPN) def. Dragana Gladović (SRB) 15-2
- Suvi Mikkonen (FIN) def. Diana Lopez (USA) 9-4
Bronze Medal Finals
- Tseng Pei-hua (TPE) def. Suvi Mikkonen (FIN) 14-2
- Marlène Harnois (FRA) def. Mayu Hamada (JPN) 12-8
Gold Medal Finals
- Jade Jones (GBR) def. Hou Yuzhuo (CHN) 6-4
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Medalists
Gold – Jade Jones (GBR)
Silver – Hou Yuzhuo (CHN)
Bronze – Tseng Pei-hua (TPE)
Bronze – Marlène Harnois (FRA)
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