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Take a Stance Against Bullying
Monday, May 14th, 2012
LA Boxing is teaming up with the top fighters in MMA and taking a stance against bullying! Michael Bisping, Tito Ortiz, Rampage Jackson and other MMA
fighters are bringing a new aspect to help STOP bullying. You can help us too!
We are looking for girls and boys between 8 and 16 years old to talk to us about bullying. A parent or guardian must be present to interview. Anyone in Southern California is welcome to join us for these short interviews so be sure to tell your friends. This is your ONLY chance to be a part of this important new perspective!
All kids are invited to talk to us, both from the position of being bullied or from the viewpoint of being a bully. We want to give you an open and honest opportunity to have a voice.
Make sure a parent/guardian comes with you and join us on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at the LA Boxing headquarters from 9 AM to NOON or at LA Boxing Long Beach from 1 to 4PM.
Locations:
9 AM to Noon: LA Boxing Franchise Corporation, 2915 Tech Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705
1 PM to 4 PM: LA Boxing Long Beach 4290 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804
For more details, call 714-668-0911 (Calls only available M thru F, 9 AM to 5 PM)
Zab Judah and LA Boxing; An impressive win over Vernon Paris
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Last night, Zab Judah, demonstrated his skills, maturity and outright domination vs. Vernon Paris on NBC Sports. And for weeks leading up to the fight, there was little doubt that Judah was peaking at just the right time. It was obvious from the start that Judah was the sharper, stronger, quicker and more mature fighter, taking advantage of his south-paw strengths, with little to no answers from Paris. Judah was, indeed, in top form.
Photo Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE
Round after round, Judah dominated the younger fighter with determination and focus until the ref called a stop to the fight awarding Judah a TKO in the ninth round along with his 42 professional victory.
For this fight, Zab Judah could have trained at just about any gym he wanted. So in January, when his camp walked into LA Boxing North Las Vegas to train for his fight against Vernon Paris, we welcomed him with open arms.
For the staff and approximately 700 members of LA Boxing North Las Vegas, it would have been just another day at the gym – with pro fighters training right alongside of every day folks – except, this time, it was different. For eight weeks leading up to the fight, when Judah was around, the gym was electric, vibrant, powerful and it was serious. His preparation was on full display on Saturday night in front of his Brooklyn, NY home crowd.
“I like to train in an environment where people are. I like to make myself realistic – like people can reach out and touch me. What’s to be shy about,” said Judah. “Zab’s camp was full-on. They were at the gym constantly in preparation for last night’s fight,” says Anthony Geisler, president of LA Boxing Franchise Corporation. “It wasn’t until the NBC Sports cameras came to film that we noticed anything different – that is, other than the five-time world champ training in the ring,” he said.
NBC SPORTS NETWORK PRESENTS “FIGHT NIGHT 36: ZAB JUDAH”
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Zab “Super” Judah vs. Vernon Paris on NBC Sports Network Fight Night, Saturday, March 24 at 10 PM ET
NEW YORK – March 14, 2012 – Zab “Super” Judah, former undisputed welterweight and junior welterweight champion, will be featured in Fight Night 36: Zab Judah, premiering Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports Network.
The NBC Sports Network extends its all-access 36 series to boxing for the first time with this 30-minute special that chronicles 36 hours in the life of the Brooklyn boxer as he prepares to face Vernon Paris in a box-off for the No. 1 contender position in the Junior Welterweight division. Judah’s match with Paris will air on the second edition of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night boxing series, Saturday, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET.
“Compelling, story-driven access is something we want to grow in the NBC Sports Network original space, said Ron Wechsler, Vice President, Original Programming and Development, NBC Sports Network. “Given the success we have seen with NHL 36, we are excited to extend the brand to boxing. With Zab Judah returning to his hometown of Brooklyn, we have an amazing hook for our first Fight Night 36 special.”
“The NBC Sports Network’s decision to support its Fight Night professional boxing series by extending its 36 format into the sweet science is just the kind of support that our sport needs,” said promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events. “Every boxer I know is his own reality show. I am quite confident that we will win lots of new fans to the sport with this type of programming. I can’t wait to see the premiere.”
Following are reairs of Fight Night 36: Zab Judah: March 22 at 11:30 p.m., March 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., March 24 at 6 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m. as the lead-in to the Judah-Paris fight. All times are ET.
Exclusive Master Toddy Seminar – Tysons Corner
Friday, October 21st, 2011
LA Boxing is honored to host legendary Muay Thai trainer Master Toddy at Tysons Corner LA Boxing on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Come join us from 10AM – 5PM to learn from the man who has trained Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Gina Carano, Bob Sapp and over 40 other world champion fighters.
First getting his start in Muay Thai at the early age of 5, he has trained under Grand Master Ajarn Seri Ramaruud, Grand Master Ajarn Sanong Rakwanid, and Grand Master Ajarn Pansak Ratanaprasit. Being a trainer and coach in Thailand, Master Toddy had the opportunity to train in both Muay Thai and Taekwondo at the same school. Not only was he exposed to these martial arts, he was also able to learn from champions of other styles who were housed in the same school. At a very early age he had the opportunity to teach along side his Master where he learned to adapt his training style to various students’ capabilities and strengths.
Be sure to pre-register for the event as spaces will fill up! Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from the master himself.
Read more about Master Toddy – http://www.mastertoddy.com/
FITLOSOPHY AND LA BOXING TEAM UP TO KNOCKOUT BREAST CANCER
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
FITLOSOPHY AND LA BOXING TEAM UP TO KNOCKOUT BREAST CANCER
COSTA MESA,Calif. — September 27, 2011 – fitlosophy, inc. creator of the fitness + nutrition journal and goal setting system, fitbook TM, has teamed up with LA Boxing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special campaign to knockout cancer called boxing4boobs. The mission of boxing4boobs is to create awareness about breast cancer prevention, raise funds for breast cancer charities, and provide opportunities for men and women to try the healthy-living solutions offered by fitlosophy and LA Boxing.
Beginning October 1, 2011 a limited edition fitbook PINKTM will be available at LA Boxing locations across the country and online at www.getfitbook.com. fitbook PINK will contain all of the benefits of the original fitbook, only it will feature pink binding and display a pink breast cancer ribbon on its cover to support breast cancer research and awareness programs. fitbook is a unique 12-week planning system that provides the framework to set goals, record workouts and log food intake on a daily basis. LA Boxing will be giving back to the community in honor of breast cancer awareness month by offering free kickboxing classes all day October 8, 2011 at gyms nationwide and donating a portion of proceeds during the month of October.
fitbook will be available for purchase throughout October and for every fitbook PINK sold, $4 will be donated to breast cancer charities. Half of all contributions will be given to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade whose beneficiaries range from leading cancer research and clinical centers to community-based, non-profit breast health education programs. The additional funds raised from each fitbook PINK will be donated to MyLifeLine.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of cancer patients and their families and friends to foster connection, inspiration, and healing.
In addition, fitlosophy will also be offering pink tank tops printed with the company’s mantra: “live life fit” throughout the boxing4boobs Campaign. Tank tops will be available for purchase at www.getfitbook.com and $2 for every shirt sold will be donated to the designated breast cancer related charities.
“fitlosophy is tickled PINK to join forces with LA Boxing this year to give breast cancer a healthy punch through the boxing4boobs campaign,” said Angela Manzanares, chief fitlosopher of fitlosophy, inc. “Through our fun-spirited boxing4boobs campaign we hope to inspire women and men of all ages to integrate fitness into their lifestyle and positively impact the means in which they approach their health.”
boxing4boobs is spearheaded by Manzanares and LA Boxing Director of Marketing, Keith Williams. Manzanares and Williams will be on site at the LA Boxing Costa Mesa location engaging with the public at the 9:30am kickboxing class and sharing their message to be proactive about early detection, lessen their personal risks, and to live life fit.
About fitlosophy, inc.
Based in Orange County, California, fitlosophy, inc. is the creator of fitbookTM, a revolutionary line of fitness journals that have transformed the way people reach their fitness goals. fitlosophy’s mission is to inspire people to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle. The company’s founder, Angela Manzanares, embraces a fit life and has a passion for positively influencing the lives of others. The fitlosophy mantra: live life fit. Learn more about fitlosophy online at http://www.getfitbook.com.
To learn more about fitbook or the Boxing 4 Boobs campaign please contact:
Golie Alemi, PR for fitlosophy, inc., PR@getfitbook.com, (949) 735-2445
Angela Manzanares, founder fitlosophy, inc. Angela@getfitbook.com
LA Boxing Hoboken and Everlast Raise $30,000 for HUMC
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
- Daniel Wilson, center left, and Rick Francillo pose with ring girls after Wilson’s win. Thursday, July 7, 2011. — BRETT WILSHE / FOR THE JERSEY JOURNAL
Earlier this month, LA Boxing Hoboken teamed up with Everlast to raise funds for Hoboken University Medical Center.
The event was a big success, bringing in over 500 people, including former heavyweight champion Gerry Cooney, all-star shortshop Barry Larkin and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs. Most importantly, we raised $30,000 for the hospital’s FAITH Services, an HIV/AIDS continuum care program.
Weekly Links Round-up: Jan. 3-7
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Every week we gather a list of articles related to health, fitness, MMA, boxing and kickboxing for our readers as a one-stop shop for helpful tips and tricks when it comes to working out. Enjoy!
Unexpected Foods Which Aid in Weight Loss:
http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/unexpected-foods-which-aid-in-weight-loss-79260391
How To Keep Your Fitness Resolutions:
http://www.examiner.com/fitness-in-ft-myers/how-to-keep-your-fitness-resolutions
Brandon Vera Released From UFC:
http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/report-brandon-vera-released?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+bjpenndotcom+(BJPENN.COM+NEWS+BLOGS)
Rear Naked Choke Radio: Paul “Semtex†Daley, Benji Radach
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Paul “Semtex†Daley and Benji Radach are stepping up in their respective returns to the cage at Strikeforce on Saturday, but first they steps in for Rear Naked Choke Radio on the MMA DieHards Radio Network with Joe Rizzo and Jeremy Fullerton.
Semtex takes on Scott Smith in what should be an exciting welterweight match. He has a Strikeforce contract that is non-exclusive and talked about looking to Japan for some more fights.
Radach took a fight on short notice and will make his light heavyweight debut against Ovince St. Preux in a match televised on Showtime. Dan Henderson against Renato “Babalu†Sobral is the headlining match.
Joe and Jeremy will also preview that card, the TUF 12 Finale and give their picks with the betting odds.
The show streams live right here on the MMA DieHards Radio Network on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Eastern (3:45 Pacific) unless otherwise noted.
Benji Radach To Face Ovince St. Preux Saturday In St. Louis On SHOWTIME®
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
NEW YORK (Nov. 30, 2010) – Fresh off his fifth straight victory less than two weeks ago, former University of Tennessee standout linebacker turned rising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Ovince St. Preux (8-4) will re-enter the cage to face hard-hitting Benji “Razor†Radach (21-5) this Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
LA Boxing’s own Ashley Weakley fighting this weekend to go 5-0!
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
This week, Friday, September 24, LA Boxing member, Ashley Weakley enters the ring versus T.J. Cunanan in the 135 lbs. weight class. Looking to better her record to 5-0 at the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Fighting Championships at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Weakley will be turning pro following a hopeful victory Friday night.
LA Boxing had a chance to talk with Ashley about her training, her desire to go pro, and where that “Baby Tyger†nickname came from. It’s a “10-count†with Ashley Weakly.
LAB: What’s your training regimen like?
AW: Right now, prepping for a fight, I train 6 days on, 1 day off. My typical week breaks down to 3 days of strength training, 2-3 days of jiu-jitsu, 6 days of cardio, and 6 days of fight training. Depending on how I’m feeling, a training day will last any where from 3-4 hours a day when I have an upcoming fight and 1-2 hours a day when in between fights.
LAB: What’s the process of getting your mindset and strategy when you’re preparing for a fight versus when you’re between fights?
AW: Having good coaches has made the process smooth; we go over all the videos and set up our strategy from there. When you’re prepping for a fight you’re a lot more focused than usual, and when your opponent takes you by surprise in the middle of a fight with something you didn’t anticipate, you have to just go with the flow, stay calm and stay focused, otherwise they’ll shock you again.
LAB: How did you get the nickname “Baby Tyger�
AW: I was joking around with friends in highschool and we were all saying what our nicknames would be if we were to become fighters. They said mine would be “Baby Tyger†because I’m un-suspecting, but if you underestimate me, I can be a big threat.
LAB: What’s the best and also the hardest part about being an aspiring professional MMA fighter?
AW: The hardest part is definitely the training. You have to sacrifice a lot of things in your life. It’s not necessarily physical sacrifices because your body eventually gets used to all the training, but more the life sacrifices; not seeing your family/friends quite as much as you’d like to. You just can’t go out every other night. The best part is getting in the ring and feeling that adrenaline rush and knowing that you want to be better every time.
LAB: What’s the worst injury you’ve suffered?
AW: I’ve actually been really, really lucky. I’ve been fortunate enough not to have any serious injuries so far. You get the occasional dislocated toe, but I’ve never sustained an injury bad enough that it took me out for a while.
LAB: What’s the best advice you can give new fighters aspiring to be professional?
AW: Stick to your goals. Be reasonable with yourself and with your goals. I started this in November of 2009, so not long ago, and I just took it one step at a time. I didn’t go into it saying I’m going to go pro by this time. Just make sure you go after what you want and make small goals for yourself, then go from there.
LAB: Mixed Martial Arts combines different disciplines of martial arts, what’s your favorite and why?
AW: I have a background in amateur boxing, so I prefer moves standing up, but when I started MMA training in November of 2009, I realized I needed to be equally proficient in stand-up as well as ground work, so I learned jiu-jitsu. I’d say I mix them up now about 50/50.
LAB: For those unfamiliar with the specific discipline of Mixed Martial Arts, can you explain how it differs from other martial arts?
AW: MMA is a combination of all fighting arts. You have to be good at everything (all martial arts) to be good at this. For those not interested in the fighting aspect of it, it’s a great workout because it puts your body through new routines and constantly changes what your body gets used to in other workouts.
LAB: If you could go toe to toe with anyone dead or alive who would it be?
AW: No one in particular. After my fight this Friday, I’ll be going pro next year and I’d say I’d fight anyone that stands in my way.
And on that note we will get out of Ashley’s way.
From all of us at LA Boxing and on behalf of all the members you have our best, Baby Tyger, fight hard and good luck!!!
