" The Marine"
To Headline On Feb 13th
Combat sports athletes have long been of a different breed;
strong, athletic, and fearless. To compete in mixed martial
arts an athlete must possess God given qualities, but even
in this rare breed Mike Richman stands at a different level.
Volunteering to fight for his country at the tender age of 18,
Mike Richman has served three tours of Iraq, so it goes
without saying that a fighting spirit comes naturally to this
Minnesota native.
Richman has shown the ability to do just about everything inside
of a cage. Training under the tutelage of famed Brazilian
trainer Sergio Cunha, Richman has emerged as a major
prospect on the Minnesota MMA scene, and a constant
fan favorite. Since turning pro less than two years ago, Richman
has compiled a record of 8-0, all by submission. Richman's
name has surfaced as one to watch, and has been noted as a fighter
with the crossover appeal to become a major star in the sport.
Making his debut in April of 2008, Richman burst onto the Minnesota
MMA scene in style, submitting Jason Trett in round one.
Richman's rookie year would only become sweeter as he picked up
four additional wins in 2008, culminating in a first round submission
win over veteran gatekeeper Deryck Ripley in December.
Richman has continued his success through 2009, picking up submission
victories over Wes Ronchi and Derick Getzel.
Although a young man, Richman's maturity in and out of the cage
is visibly evident. Residing in Rosemount, Minnesota, Richman
is married with one child. He prides himself in his "Marine"
alias, and carries that persona with him into each and every
fight.
Upon meeting Richman it is evident that he is no stranger to competing,
and rising to the occasion. Watching him fight that notion becomes
even more clear. Before any mixed martial arts event there are
bound to be questions, but whether or not Mike Richman
is ready is doubtful to be one of them. The only thing regarding
the "Marine" that needs questioning is whether
or not the world is ready for him.
Abell Agrees To Step In With
"The White Buffalo"
Joey Abell (25-4) has agreeded
in principle a bout against Francois 'The White Buffalo' Botha
(47-4-3) for the WBF Heavyweight Title at the Nelson Mandela
Memorial Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on Febuary 27th. Bothas
losses were to Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Michael Moore, and
Wladimir Klitschko. The White Buffalo is the ranked #1 in
South Africa and #81 in the World. Evander Holyfield was
originally scheduled to fight Botha but has dropped out. Joey
Abell and Frans Botha will be in New York on Feb.1st to officially
announce the fight in the US and the contracts will be signed
a week later.
City Pages names Truax one
of "Minnesota Athletes of the Year"
By Judd Spicer
With five more wins to his credit
in 2009, the Osseo native and University of Minnesota
graduate (with a degree in sociology) ran his record up
to a spotless 14-0. Named Boxing Digest's "Prospect of
the Month" in April, Truax concluded '09 with what is
widely believed to be his most impressive win to date -- a
10-round Unanimous Decision victory over Welshman Kerry
Hope last month.
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U
Of M's Truax Wins His First Title
Undefeated Caleb Truax (14-0)
pounded out a hard fought unanimous decision over Kerry
Hope (12-2) on Friday night at the Saint Paul Armory
in Minnesota. Truax and Hope engaged early and often with most
of the action taking place in the center of the ring. Truax was
on top of his game in the early to mid rounds as he landed sharp
and accurate counter punches to the head and body that shook Hope
on more then one occasion. Undeterred, hope pressed forward like
a machine although not having quite the same success.
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