Florida Star Now International Star
(Yokohama, Japan) – Pro Wrestling Fusion and NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight Champion Craig Classic wrestled his first match of his current tour in Japan for Big Japan Pro Wrestling on December 4 at Bunka Taiikukan in Yokohama in front of 2,000+ fans. Craig teamed with Hashimoto Kazuki to take on Kawakami Takakazu and Takumi Tsukamoto in a match that aired that same night on Samurai TV. Craig's team lost as Takakazu forced Kazuki to submit in 11:04. Video of that match can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDTzEWI0JBw
BJW is excited to have Classic back as they talked about him representing BJW in the United States and his winning the NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight Title. The magazines all took photos of Classic with the belt as well.
BJW has a few days off and then a few smaller shows before kicking off their year-end tour on December 13 at the Fukuoka Hakata Star Lanes where Craig will team with Takumi Tsukamoto to take on Ryuichi Kawakami & Kazuki Hashimoto.
Then on 12/15/09 at the Osaka Tsurumi Ryokuchi Hanahaku Memorial Park Exhibition Hall there is a show featuring BJW and Osaka Pro talent. Craig will be teaming with his regular partner, MASADA to take on Shadow WX & Kanjuro Matsuyama.
Craig Classic was trained in Japan, he came up through the dojo there. He continues to train there under Daisuke Sekimoto. More recently the New Japan trainer has been working with Craig and Masato Tanaka has taken him under his wing.
Classic is on his 10th tour of Japan since 2006. Craig has wrestled against stars of FMW, BJW, Dragon Gate, DDT, K-Dojo and New Japan. He has wrestled everyone from death match guys like Abdullah Kobayashi, Shadow WX, Jun Kasai, Jaki Numazawa and Ryuji Ito. to guys who have competed in the J-Cup like Onryo. Craig has worked with guys like Daisuke Sekimoto, who wrestles everywhere, Mens Teioh who was part of Kaientai and wrestled for WWE & ECW, KUDO, who the internet marks love. Craig has also worked with Kota Ibushi, who is main eventing the EVOLVE show in a few weeks, at the Wrestle-Expo show, which was like an indy wrestling showcase in 2006.
He is coming off an incredible run of matches here in America against Gran Akuma, Chris Jones, Christopher Gray, Prince Iaukea, Kyle O'Reilly, Jerrelle Clark and TJ Perkins to name a few. Now he is back in Japan where he will be wrestling for companies other than BJW. As a matter of fact he was just booked on the big New Year's show in Korakuen Hall which is co-promoted by DDT, BJW and Kaientai Dojo.
Craig Classic returns to the US at the end of February and will be available for bookings.
For more info about Pro Wrestling Fusion go to http://prowrestlingfusion.com
Friday, December 18, 2009
First Tampa Bay Boxing Event of 2010!!
First Tampa Bay Boxing Event of 2010!!
TAMPA, FL: One Punch Productions is pleased to announce that the first installment of the popular Ballroom Brawl! series of 2010 will take place on Friday, January 22, at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel.
The main event of the evening will feature rising cruiserweight contender Nick “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi (13-1, 8 KO’s) as he takes on Orlando, Florida’s undefeated Rommel Rene (11-0, 6 KO’s). Iannuzzi is coming off a stunning second round knockout of former Contender star Michael Alexander on November 6th. The evening’s co-main event features Sarasota light heavyweight Adam Jaco (7-3-1, 2 KO’s) against Savannah, GA native Marcus “The Barber” Hall (11-3, 4 KO’s). Also on the card will be Tampa jr. middleweight Manny Woods (2-0, 1 KO), Tampa super bantamweight Dwayne Larry Jr. (2-0, 2 KO’s), undefeated Ft. Myers jr. middleweight brothers Quinton Willis (5-0-1, 3 KO’s) and Marcus Willis (3-0-2, 2 KO’s), undefeated Virginia jr. lightweight Cordaro Simpkins (3-0), Tampa welterweight Reynaldo Cepeda (1-0. 1 KO) and several others to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for this event are priced at $20, $35, and $75, and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com. The Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel is located at 4500 W. Cypress St. in Tampa.
Doors open at 7:00pm, with the action starting at 7:30pm. Additional information is available at www.onepunch.net, or call 813-503-8109.
TAMPA, FL: One Punch Productions is pleased to announce that the first installment of the popular Ballroom Brawl! series of 2010 will take place on Friday, January 22, at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel.
The main event of the evening will feature rising cruiserweight contender Nick “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi (13-1, 8 KO’s) as he takes on Orlando, Florida’s undefeated Rommel Rene (11-0, 6 KO’s). Iannuzzi is coming off a stunning second round knockout of former Contender star Michael Alexander on November 6th. The evening’s co-main event features Sarasota light heavyweight Adam Jaco (7-3-1, 2 KO’s) against Savannah, GA native Marcus “The Barber” Hall (11-3, 4 KO’s). Also on the card will be Tampa jr. middleweight Manny Woods (2-0, 1 KO), Tampa super bantamweight Dwayne Larry Jr. (2-0, 2 KO’s), undefeated Ft. Myers jr. middleweight brothers Quinton Willis (5-0-1, 3 KO’s) and Marcus Willis (3-0-2, 2 KO’s), undefeated Virginia jr. lightweight Cordaro Simpkins (3-0), Tampa welterweight Reynaldo Cepeda (1-0. 1 KO) and several others to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for this event are priced at $20, $35, and $75, and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com. The Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel is located at 4500 W. Cypress St. in Tampa.
Doors open at 7:00pm, with the action starting at 7:30pm. Additional information is available at www.onepunch.net, or call 813-503-8109.
Raw Unity Powerlifting Championships To Be On Fox Sports South
Raw Unity Powerlifting Championships To Be On Fox Sports South!
Exciting news everyone! The 2010 Raw Unity Meet will be broadcast on Fox Sports South's Brawl Call. The television broadcast is the first on American soil since the Bench America competitions ended in 2005.
Hosted by Jay Adams, Brawl Call is a behind-the-scenes show which features combat in its many different forms - from fighting and mixed martial arts to now, powerlifting. Adams, one of the most prolific commentators in the MMA business, will bring exposure to a sport that was once regularly seen on ABC’s Wide World of Sports in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Brawl Call is currently in 24 million homes across the USA.
www.24sevenmagazine.com hosting event exclusive photos from event
Exciting news everyone! The 2010 Raw Unity Meet will be broadcast on Fox Sports South's Brawl Call. The television broadcast is the first on American soil since the Bench America competitions ended in 2005.
Hosted by Jay Adams, Brawl Call is a behind-the-scenes show which features combat in its many different forms - from fighting and mixed martial arts to now, powerlifting. Adams, one of the most prolific commentators in the MMA business, will bring exposure to a sport that was once regularly seen on ABC’s Wide World of Sports in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Brawl Call is currently in 24 million homes across the USA.
www.24sevenmagazine.com hosting event exclusive photos from event
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
NWA Fusion Star Nominated for Wrestling Rookie of the Year
NWA Fusion Star Nominated for Wrestling Rookie of the Year
(Miami, FL) – Chris Jones, former NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight champion, has been nominated by Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online for its annual Rookie of the Year Award.
Jones, who’s had an incredible year—wrestling in the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and stepping his game to the next level—has the full support of Pro Wrestling Fusion promoter Joseph Cabibbo.
“Chris has really come into his own,” Cabibbo said after the nomination was announced. “It’s obvious that he deserves this recognition. I’m glad that a noted outlet like Wrestling Observer recognizes Chris’s talent.”
Only subscribers to Wrestling Observer’s newsletter, whether online or in print, are eligible to vote for the award.
Deadline is January 7th, 2010.
“I’m honored to be nominated,” Jones said. “I hope people go to WrestlingObserver.com and vote for me!”
Jones, who recently lost the Junior Heavyweight title to Craig Classic in Tampa, was embroiled in a heated feud with former WCW superstar Prince Iaukea that will go down as a legendary mat war. But Cabibbo says that’s only helping Jones right now.
“It’s good for Chris to engage in the best competition that’s available,” Cabibbo said. “It will only help him down the road.”
Jones says he hopes to be the next Florida star to win this honor. Erick Stevens, Sarasota native, was the Wrestling Observer Rookie of the Year in 2007.
Jones can next be seen by wrestling fans at Pro Wrestling Fusion’s event at the PAL Center in Fort Pierce, FL on Saturday, December 19.
For more information about that event, and Pro Wrestling Fusion, visit www.prowrestlingfusion.com.
For more information about the Wrestling Observer, visit www.wrestlingobserver.com.
(Miami, FL) – Chris Jones, former NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight champion, has been nominated by Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online for its annual Rookie of the Year Award.
Jones, who’s had an incredible year—wrestling in the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and stepping his game to the next level—has the full support of Pro Wrestling Fusion promoter Joseph Cabibbo.
“Chris has really come into his own,” Cabibbo said after the nomination was announced. “It’s obvious that he deserves this recognition. I’m glad that a noted outlet like Wrestling Observer recognizes Chris’s talent.”
Only subscribers to Wrestling Observer’s newsletter, whether online or in print, are eligible to vote for the award.
Deadline is January 7th, 2010.
“I’m honored to be nominated,” Jones said. “I hope people go to WrestlingObserver.com and vote for me!”
Jones, who recently lost the Junior Heavyweight title to Craig Classic in Tampa, was embroiled in a heated feud with former WCW superstar Prince Iaukea that will go down as a legendary mat war. But Cabibbo says that’s only helping Jones right now.
“It’s good for Chris to engage in the best competition that’s available,” Cabibbo said. “It will only help him down the road.”
Jones says he hopes to be the next Florida star to win this honor. Erick Stevens, Sarasota native, was the Wrestling Observer Rookie of the Year in 2007.
Jones can next be seen by wrestling fans at Pro Wrestling Fusion’s event at the PAL Center in Fort Pierce, FL on Saturday, December 19.
For more information about that event, and Pro Wrestling Fusion, visit www.prowrestlingfusion.com.
For more information about the Wrestling Observer, visit www.wrestlingobserver.com.
SIX QUESTIONS WITH UNDEFEATED “KING MO” LAWAL
SIX QUESTIONS WITH UNDEFEATED “KING MO” LAWAL
WHO WILL OPPOSE “IRON” MIKE WHITEHEAD
IN LIVE, SHOWTIME® TELEVISED STRIKEFORCE: EVOLUTION MATCHUP
_________________________________________________________
Tickets For STRIKEFORCE: Evolution On Sale NOW!
SAN JOSE, Calif., (Dec. 16, 2009) — Undefeated “King Mo” Lawal will make his STRIKEFORCE debut and only his second mixed martial arts MMA appearance in the United States when he meets two-time NAIA wrestling All-American “Iron” Mike Whitehead in one of five televised fights on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, Dec. 19, from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Lawal, a former three-time U.S. Senior National wrestling champion and former NCAA National collegiate wrestling champion (Central Oklahoma), recently signed a multi-fight agreement with STRIKEFORCE. He has been training in Southern California with fellow STRIKEFORCE competitors Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Benji Radach, and Fabricio Werdum, among others.
In his last fight, King Mo dusted aside MMA legend Mark Kerr in 25 seconds on Aug. 28. The charismatic, outspoken 28-year-old Lawal, whose public feud with Quinton “Rampage’’ Jackson has been well-documented, is currently living in Temecula, Calif., by way of Mufiesboro, Tenn.
He recently answered Six Questions posed to him regarding his upcoming matchup.
QUESTION: What do you think about your Dec. 19 opponent Mike Whitehead?
KING MO: “I think Mike Whitehead is a good fighter. I’m not going to change anything or do anything differently. I just have to fight smart. We were both college wrestlers and have similar backgrounds. It should be a great fight.”
QUESTION: You’re training with some incredible fighters in Orange County. How has that helped you and have they given you any advice?
KING MO: “It’s been great. You got guys like Dan Cormier, Benji Radach and “Mayhem” Miller. There’s just a lot of guys and a lot of them have experience fighting for STRIKEFORCE. I haven’t really asked for advice because everyone is different. I’ve fought in a lot of big venues myself and under a lot of stressful situations and a lot of places that were just overwhelming. I’ve wrestled in Iran and in Russia and fought in Budapest. I’ve seen it all as far as people rooting against me. So I think I have a lot to teach those guys, as well.”
QUESTION: “What about fighting in Tokyo. Did you enjoy that experience?
KING MO: “I loved fighting over there. The food, the people, and just experiencing a different culture. But I’m happy to be back and fighting in the States. This will be my second fight here (he knocked out Mark Kerr in Kansas City in August).”
QUESTION: You have expressed interest in fighting heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko. Do you think you’ll get a shot at him?
KING MO: “Well, we both have fights on the horizon that we have to take care of first. He’ll have his hands full against guys like Fabricio (Werdum) and (Alistair) Overeem. I know I have to keep winning and so does he. He’s not fighting very often so I don’t know. It’s up to STRIKEFORCE at this point.”
QUESTION: What are you like outside the cage when you’re not fighting?
KING MO: “I’m pretty boring. I don’t anything too exciting. I like to just chill and listen to music. I actually like to watch boxing on TV.”
QUESTION: Who are some of your favorite fighters?
KING MO: “I like Paul Williams, (Floyd) Mayweather, and (Manny) Pacquiao. I like to watch old tapes of (Muhammad) Ali, (Larry) Holmes. I like (Kelly) Pavlik and the Klitschko brothers. I like them all. And the SHOWTIME tournament with the Super Six has been great. I watched the (Andre) Ward-(Mikkel) Kessler fight. Like I said, I like it all.”
Tickets for Dec. 19, priced from $30, are on sale at the HP Pavilion ticket office as well as at all Ticketmaster locations (800-745-3000), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and STRIKEFORCE’S official website (www.strikeforce.com).
In the main event, undefeated former STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight (185 pounds) Champion Cung Le (6-0) will square off with hard-hitting Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (17-6). STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) will battle Interim Lightweight Champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (16-2) in a long-awaited rematch to determine the undisputed king of STRIKEFORCE’s 155 pound division. Former United States Olympic wrestling silver medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland (21-6) will face off with submission expert “Jacare” Souza (10-2).
Doors at HP Pavilion will open at 5 p.m. PT for the STRIKEFORCE: “Evolution” event presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and the first preliminary bout will begin at 6:00 PM, PT.
The live SHOWTIME telecast will begin at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
WHO WILL OPPOSE “IRON” MIKE WHITEHEAD
IN LIVE, SHOWTIME® TELEVISED STRIKEFORCE: EVOLUTION MATCHUP
_________________________________________________________
Tickets For STRIKEFORCE: Evolution On Sale NOW!
SAN JOSE, Calif., (Dec. 16, 2009) — Undefeated “King Mo” Lawal will make his STRIKEFORCE debut and only his second mixed martial arts MMA appearance in the United States when he meets two-time NAIA wrestling All-American “Iron” Mike Whitehead in one of five televised fights on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, Dec. 19, from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Lawal, a former three-time U.S. Senior National wrestling champion and former NCAA National collegiate wrestling champion (Central Oklahoma), recently signed a multi-fight agreement with STRIKEFORCE. He has been training in Southern California with fellow STRIKEFORCE competitors Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Benji Radach, and Fabricio Werdum, among others.
In his last fight, King Mo dusted aside MMA legend Mark Kerr in 25 seconds on Aug. 28. The charismatic, outspoken 28-year-old Lawal, whose public feud with Quinton “Rampage’’ Jackson has been well-documented, is currently living in Temecula, Calif., by way of Mufiesboro, Tenn.
He recently answered Six Questions posed to him regarding his upcoming matchup.
QUESTION: What do you think about your Dec. 19 opponent Mike Whitehead?
KING MO: “I think Mike Whitehead is a good fighter. I’m not going to change anything or do anything differently. I just have to fight smart. We were both college wrestlers and have similar backgrounds. It should be a great fight.”
QUESTION: You’re training with some incredible fighters in Orange County. How has that helped you and have they given you any advice?
KING MO: “It’s been great. You got guys like Dan Cormier, Benji Radach and “Mayhem” Miller. There’s just a lot of guys and a lot of them have experience fighting for STRIKEFORCE. I haven’t really asked for advice because everyone is different. I’ve fought in a lot of big venues myself and under a lot of stressful situations and a lot of places that were just overwhelming. I’ve wrestled in Iran and in Russia and fought in Budapest. I’ve seen it all as far as people rooting against me. So I think I have a lot to teach those guys, as well.”
QUESTION: “What about fighting in Tokyo. Did you enjoy that experience?
KING MO: “I loved fighting over there. The food, the people, and just experiencing a different culture. But I’m happy to be back and fighting in the States. This will be my second fight here (he knocked out Mark Kerr in Kansas City in August).”
QUESTION: You have expressed interest in fighting heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko. Do you think you’ll get a shot at him?
KING MO: “Well, we both have fights on the horizon that we have to take care of first. He’ll have his hands full against guys like Fabricio (Werdum) and (Alistair) Overeem. I know I have to keep winning and so does he. He’s not fighting very often so I don’t know. It’s up to STRIKEFORCE at this point.”
QUESTION: What are you like outside the cage when you’re not fighting?
KING MO: “I’m pretty boring. I don’t anything too exciting. I like to just chill and listen to music. I actually like to watch boxing on TV.”
QUESTION: Who are some of your favorite fighters?
KING MO: “I like Paul Williams, (Floyd) Mayweather, and (Manny) Pacquiao. I like to watch old tapes of (Muhammad) Ali, (Larry) Holmes. I like (Kelly) Pavlik and the Klitschko brothers. I like them all. And the SHOWTIME tournament with the Super Six has been great. I watched the (Andre) Ward-(Mikkel) Kessler fight. Like I said, I like it all.”
Tickets for Dec. 19, priced from $30, are on sale at the HP Pavilion ticket office as well as at all Ticketmaster locations (800-745-3000), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and STRIKEFORCE’S official website (www.strikeforce.com).
In the main event, undefeated former STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight (185 pounds) Champion Cung Le (6-0) will square off with hard-hitting Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (17-6). STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) will battle Interim Lightweight Champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (16-2) in a long-awaited rematch to determine the undisputed king of STRIKEFORCE’s 155 pound division. Former United States Olympic wrestling silver medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland (21-6) will face off with submission expert “Jacare” Souza (10-2).
Doors at HP Pavilion will open at 5 p.m. PT for the STRIKEFORCE: “Evolution” event presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and the first preliminary bout will begin at 6:00 PM, PT.
The live SHOWTIME telecast will begin at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala
Tracie Collins Presents:
Kiss the Curves
The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala
Plus size Model, Actress, and Writer, Tracie Collins, is gearing up to present an unparalleled display of style, beauty and class with the first ever plus-size fashion gala in the area.
This groundbreaking event hosted by Quiet Storm 102.9 KBLX-FM radio personality, Sterling James, kicks off Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Midtown Ballroom, with VIP red carpet arrivals that leads into a champagne hour meet and greet beginning at 6:00 PM; followed by a runway extravaganza that will showcase affordable fashion forward apparel from plus-size retailers such as Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Marie Denee, and Corinthia Peoples Designs.
Attendees will be treated to an unforgettable after party at the venue that will include live entertainment, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to shop retailers from the show.
Advertising sponsors of Kiss the Curves includes, Clear Channel Radio, PLUS Model Magazine,102.9 KBLX-FM, Ashley Stewart, SKORCH Magazine and Black Entertainment Monthly.
According to executive producer, Tracie Collins, “Kiss the Curves was created out of necessity. This area is the third leading city in the nation for fashion and entertainment but local fashion shows rarely include fuller figures. There should be a better representation of plus-size women in this region since we make up more than half of the consumer population. Kiss the Curves will help jump start this local initiative.”
LOCATION:
Midtown Ballroom
420 14th Street
For more information or press inquiries, please contact: Renee D. Jennings.
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Regards,
The UFN's Fashion Forum Team
Kiss the Curves
The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala
Plus size Model, Actress, and Writer, Tracie Collins, is gearing up to present an unparalleled display of style, beauty and class with the first ever plus-size fashion gala in the area.
This groundbreaking event hosted by Quiet Storm 102.9 KBLX-FM radio personality, Sterling James, kicks off Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Midtown Ballroom, with VIP red carpet arrivals that leads into a champagne hour meet and greet beginning at 6:00 PM; followed by a runway extravaganza that will showcase affordable fashion forward apparel from plus-size retailers such as Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Marie Denee, and Corinthia Peoples Designs.
Attendees will be treated to an unforgettable after party at the venue that will include live entertainment, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to shop retailers from the show.
Advertising sponsors of Kiss the Curves includes, Clear Channel Radio, PLUS Model Magazine,102.9 KBLX-FM, Ashley Stewart, SKORCH Magazine and Black Entertainment Monthly.
According to executive producer, Tracie Collins, “Kiss the Curves was created out of necessity. This area is the third leading city in the nation for fashion and entertainment but local fashion shows rarely include fuller figures. There should be a better representation of plus-size women in this region since we make up more than half of the consumer population. Kiss the Curves will help jump start this local initiative.”
LOCATION:
Midtown Ballroom
420 14th Street
For more information or press inquiries, please contact: Renee D. Jennings.
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Regards,
The UFN's Fashion Forum Team
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will be celebrating our seventh New Years Eve this year.
Our main seating will be at 9 p.m. and reservations will be limited.
We will be offering a condensed version of that menu to our early guests.
Please indicate your entree and dessert choices when making your reservations.
As in the past we will be making this evening special for you.
Fireworks will be in the channel at midnight.
Ciao, Kelly, Nicola and Tiffany
That's Amore Ristorante
700 Harbour Post Dr.
Tampa,Fl. 33602 {Harbour Island}
813/221/9889 phone
813/936/8536 fax
We will be celebrating our seventh New Years Eve this year.
Our main seating will be at 9 p.m. and reservations will be limited.
We will be offering a condensed version of that menu to our early guests.
Please indicate your entree and dessert choices when making your reservations.
As in the past we will be making this evening special for you.
Fireworks will be in the channel at midnight.
Ciao, Kelly, Nicola and Tiffany
That's Amore Ristorante
700 Harbour Post Dr.
Tampa,Fl. 33602 {Harbour Island}
813/221/9889 phone
813/936/8536 fax
First Tampa Bay Boxing Event of 2010!!
First Tampa Bay Boxing Event of 2010!!
TAMPA, FL: One Punch Productions is pleased to announce that the first installment of the popular Ballroom Brawl! series of 2010 will take place on Friday, January 22, at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel.
The main event of the evening will feature rising cruiserweight contender Nick “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi (13-1, 8 KO’s) as he takes on Orlando, Florida’s undefeated Rommel Rene (11-0, 6 KO’s). Iannuzzi is coming off a stunning second round knockout of former Contender star Michael Alexander on November 6th. The evening’s co-main event features Sarasota light heavyweight Adam Jaco (7-3-1, 2 KO’s) against Savannah, GA native Marcus “The Barber” Hall (11-3, 4 KO’s). Also on the card will be Tampa jr. middleweight Manny Woods (2-0, 1 KO), Tampa super bantamweight Dwayne Larry Jr. (2-0, 2 KO’s), undefeated Ft. Myers jr. middleweight brothers Quinton Willis (5-0-1, 3 KO’s) and Marcus Willis (3-0-2, 2 KO’s), undefeated Virginia jr. lightweight Cordaro Simpkins (3-0), Tampa welterweight Reynaldo Cepeda (1-0. 1 KO) and several others to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for this event are priced at $20, $35, and $75, and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com. The Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel is located at 4500 W. Cypress St. in Tampa.
Doors open at 7:00pm, with the action starting at 7:30pm. Additional information is available at www.onepunch.net, or call 813-503-8109.
TAMPA, FL: One Punch Productions is pleased to announce that the first installment of the popular Ballroom Brawl! series of 2010 will take place on Friday, January 22, at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel.
The main event of the evening will feature rising cruiserweight contender Nick “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi (13-1, 8 KO’s) as he takes on Orlando, Florida’s undefeated Rommel Rene (11-0, 6 KO’s). Iannuzzi is coming off a stunning second round knockout of former Contender star Michael Alexander on November 6th. The evening’s co-main event features Sarasota light heavyweight Adam Jaco (7-3-1, 2 KO’s) against Savannah, GA native Marcus “The Barber” Hall (11-3, 4 KO’s). Also on the card will be Tampa jr. middleweight Manny Woods (2-0, 1 KO), Tampa super bantamweight Dwayne Larry Jr. (2-0, 2 KO’s), undefeated Ft. Myers jr. middleweight brothers Quinton Willis (5-0-1, 3 KO’s) and Marcus Willis (3-0-2, 2 KO’s), undefeated Virginia jr. lightweight Cordaro Simpkins (3-0), Tampa welterweight Reynaldo Cepeda (1-0. 1 KO) and several others to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for this event are priced at $20, $35, and $75, and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com. The Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel is located at 4500 W. Cypress St. in Tampa.
Doors open at 7:00pm, with the action starting at 7:30pm. Additional information is available at www.onepunch.net, or call 813-503-8109.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Alice In Chains Concert Review
by Lew Bowman
What can you say about one of the most underrated, legendary, and original recording acts ever in history? Well, after seeing their most recent concert effort; "nothing but great things...and the future looks very bright for lots more Alice In Chains"
On December 11th 2009, Alice in Chains (AIC) took the stage at The Joint, an intimate concert venue housed inside the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and proceeded to let everyone there know that AIC was still alive and fully prepared to kick some ass.
The band consisting of two members from the original line-up; guitarist/vocalist, Jerry Cantrell, and drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Innez [Inez replaced Mike Starr on bass in 1993], and the latest addition to the band, William DuVall, stepping into the vast shoes of lead vocalist Layne Staley [who sadly left us all in 2002].
Even though I always approach anything NEW with an open mind, It's hard for me to get past popular bands who have lost an original member or members, especially a KEY band member like the lead-vocalist, re-forming with new personnel under the same name. It's not only the potential for the band to stray from the sound that led you to them in the first place, but it's also like having a few friends out for drinks and one of them doesn't show up sending a complete stranger in his stead - you lose some of that endearing familiarity. But...my fears were laid to rest almost immediately.
They opened up with a searing version of "Rain When I Die" from their second studio effort "Dirt" and seamlessly slid into "Them Bones" from the same album - both songs are some of their earliest work and sounded better than ever. Layne Staley will always be missed, but here it was clear that the this incarnation of the band was still "the real deal" and ready to carry the torch first lit by Layne and Jerry back in the late 80's. Another great tune from "Dirt" titled "Dam That River" came next followed by "Again" from their eponymously titled 1995 studio release.
The venue (The Joint), has great acoustics and houses a nice sized stage placed in an nice-sized setting. The powers that be did a good job of making sure the place was constructed right, to properly accommodate the long list of celebs who would grace their stage. FOH (front of house) for AIC had the room down to a science; thundering-loud ballsy metal, yet still clear and legible. Rich hewn colors beamed down in front of a full-sized image screen setting the tone for the sometimes ethereal harmonies and music that Alice In Chains is revered for world-wide.
Guitarist Jerry Cantrell switched guitars and took center stage, announcing it was "time for some NEW stuff" as the mellow yet haunting "Your Decision" from "Black Gives way To Blue" was performed flawlessly, giving fans ears a dynamic change of pace before erupting into "Check Your Brain" also from the latest effort. The latest effort which I can only describe as NEW vintage AIC - more hit songs adding to their already sizeable cornucopia of fan favorites.
The song choices reflected a very nice mix of all their studio efforts with the new stuff peppered in tastefully. Did they do all MY favorites? No...but how could they with such a long list of hits. I will leave you with this; I know for sure the fans and this journalist were left quite satisfied after a smoking evening of music from one of the greatest rock bands in history. A band that is still very fresh, vibrant, and obviously has much more to share with their fans.
If you get an opportunity to catch this band in your area, even if you're not already a fan -
I highly recommend it!
For interview or event review requests contact lew@24sevenmagazine.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
2010 IKF WORLD CLASSIC
THE
12th Annual
2010 IKF WORLD CLASSIC
"Return Of The Gladiators!"
Amateur Kickboxing Tournament
"The Largest ALL Amateur Kickboxing Tournament in The World!"
FOR MORE INFO GO TO THIS WEB ADDRESS
http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/WC10.htm
JULY, 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2010
The Largest Marriott In The World!
The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
MEN & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS AGES 18 - 45 - JUNIOR DIVISION AGES 8-17
AND
IKF "SEMI CONTACT - POINT" KICKBOXING
Over 200 "AMATEUR" Kickboxers Fighting In
THREE RULE STYLES
FULL CONTACT - INTERNATIONAL - MUAY THAI
PLUS MANY MORE IN SEMI CONTACT!!!
SPECIAL GUEST
Don "The Dragon" Wilson
http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCSpecialGuest.htm
12th Annual
2010 IKF WORLD CLASSIC
"Return Of The Gladiators!"
Amateur Kickboxing Tournament
"The Largest ALL Amateur Kickboxing Tournament in The World!"
FOR MORE INFO GO TO THIS WEB ADDRESS
http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/WC10.htm
JULY, 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2010
The Largest Marriott In The World!
The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
MEN & WOMEN'S DIVISIONS AGES 18 - 45 - JUNIOR DIVISION AGES 8-17
AND
IKF "SEMI CONTACT - POINT" KICKBOXING
Over 200 "AMATEUR" Kickboxers Fighting In
THREE RULE STYLES
FULL CONTACT - INTERNATIONAL - MUAY THAI
PLUS MANY MORE IN SEMI CONTACT!!!
SPECIAL GUEST
Don "The Dragon" Wilson
http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCSpecialGuest.htm
SHADOWS FALL & THROWDOWN
December 11 2009
LAS VEGAS:
1/23- SHADOWS FALL & THROWDOWN @ HOUSE OF BLUES-3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD-7026327624-5:00 DOS/5:30 SHOW-$25 ADV/$25 DOS
RENO:
2/19-SHADOWS FALL & THROWDOWN @ KNITTING FACTORY-211 N. VIRGINIA AVE-7753235648-7:00 DOS/8:00-SHOW-$20 ADV/$23 DOS
On Tour w/ FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH & 2 CENTS
SHADOWS FALL BIO PHOTO www.myspace.com/shadowsfall
*NEW ALBUM RETRIBUTION OUT on September 15th
Released on their OWN label Everblack Industries *DEBUT # 35 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200
THROWDOWN BIO PHOTO www.myspace.com/throwdown
*NEW ALBUM DEATHLESS OUT NOW On E1 Entertainment
http://www.24sevenmagazine.com/
LAS VEGAS:
1/23- SHADOWS FALL & THROWDOWN @ HOUSE OF BLUES-3950 LAS VEGAS BLVD-7026327624-5:00 DOS/5:30 SHOW-$25 ADV/$25 DOS
RENO:
2/19-SHADOWS FALL & THROWDOWN @ KNITTING FACTORY-211 N. VIRGINIA AVE-7753235648-7:00 DOS/8:00-SHOW-$20 ADV/$23 DOS
On Tour w/ FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH & 2 CENTS
SHADOWS FALL BIO PHOTO www.myspace.com/shadowsfall
*NEW ALBUM RETRIBUTION OUT on September 15th
Released on their OWN label Everblack Industries *DEBUT # 35 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200
THROWDOWN BIO PHOTO www.myspace.com/throwdown
*NEW ALBUM DEATHLESS OUT NOW On E1 Entertainment
http://www.24sevenmagazine.com/
Lingerie Football League
Tampa News and Sports Desks,
This past Friday night, Tampa's premiere sports venue the St Pete Times Forum hosted the successful debut of LFL, Friday Night Football.
As most of you are aware, the inaugural season of the Lingerie Football League has been one of Sports' and POP culture's biggest stories of 2009.
Although our local team the Tampa Breeze lost their home opener to the No.2 ranked Chicago Bliss 27-18, it was an incredibly exciting game with a larger crowd then expected despite the thunderstorms.
The Tampa Breeze will host their Home Finale on January 15th at The Forum against the New York Majesty, we would like to start discussing features around the team with Tampa media.
For All the Photos go to http://www.24sevenmagazine.com/
Lingerie Football League, LLC.
UPCOMING LAS VEGAS CONCERT COVERAGE
We will have photos from the recent KISS, CHICKENFOOT, and GEORGE LYNCH"S "LYNCHMOB" up on the site by NEXT WEEK - photos shot by top Vegas photographer Kimberley Dee - and Stay-Tuned for much MORE!
SNEAK PEEK: January 2010, will see 24 Seven covering Carlos Santana's latest tour as he performs multiple shows at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino's concert venue "The Joint". There will also be an exclusive interview with the man himself on how his percussion based musical influence on the world has taken Latin music into the mainstream!
Cya Soon from Vegas!
SNEAK PEEK: January 2010, will see 24 Seven covering Carlos Santana's latest tour as he performs multiple shows at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino's concert venue "The Joint". There will also be an exclusive interview with the man himself on how his percussion based musical influence on the world has taken Latin music into the mainstream!
Cya Soon from Vegas!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
WELCOME TO 24 SEVEN NEWS
Hey Everybody! Just wanted to welcome you all to 24 Seven's News page. Here you will find the latest stories, upcoming events, select photos and video, and MUCH MORE!
Stay-tuned!
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