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Showing posts with label Richard Steele. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Richard Steele. Show all posts
Friday, December 19, 2014
BRONCO BILLY WRIGHT @ WBC CARES EVENT @ THE RICHARD STEELE BOXING GYM
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Famed Ref Richard Steele Hosts Heart of a Champion Fund Raiser; Boxing's Best Floyd Mayweather Jr Featured Guest
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Amateur Standout Mihai Cotruta to make Pro Debut at “Cagesport XIX”
For Immediate Release
Tacoma, WA (April 21, 2012) – Promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions announced that former amateur sensation Mihai Cotruta will make his pro debut against Omar Cruz in a three round lightweight contest Saturday, April 28 as part of the “Cagesport XIX” card.
The card takes place in Tacoma, WA at the Emerald Queen Casino and tickets are available at the EQC box office or on ticketmaster.com.
Originally from Moldova, Cotruta had an 8-1 amateur record and is an expert in the Russian martial art Combat Sambo. During his brief but successful stint in the unpaid ranks, Coutra finished in the top three of the Combat Sambo National Championship, World Combat Sambo Championships and National Wrestling Championships. He was discovered by Richard Steele, who currently serves as his advisor.
A recognizable face in the boxing world, Steele officiated 167 world title bouts featuring legends such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr., Felix Trinidad, Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Leonard amongst others. The Las Vegas native, whose career as the third man in the ring spanned three decades, was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing him fight and I’ve got a feeling that he’s going to try to make a major statement,” Halquist said of Cotruta "He did quite well in the amateurs, especially considering how few bouts he had.”
Halquist also likes the link between the fighter and advisor.
“Due to his involvement in many big fights, most people think about boxing when they hear the name Richard Steele. What most people don’t know is that he’s been involved in the mixed martial arts scene during the last five years and his knowledge is widely respected by MMA fighters as well. The UFC actually donated equipment to support Steele’s program, so that definitely tells you something.”
The card is headlined by a championship twin bill featuring a CageSport lightweight title bout between Julian Erosa and Ryan Mulvihill as well as Jeff Hatton vs Brandon Hempleman bantamweight belt.
For more information on “Cagesport XIX”, go to http://www.halquistproductions.com/ .
Tacoma, WA (April 21, 2012) – Promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions announced that former amateur sensation Mihai Cotruta will make his pro debut against Omar Cruz in a three round lightweight contest Saturday, April 28 as part of the “Cagesport XIX” card.
The card takes place in Tacoma, WA at the Emerald Queen Casino and tickets are available at the EQC box office or on ticketmaster.com.
Originally from Moldova, Cotruta had an 8-1 amateur record and is an expert in the Russian martial art Combat Sambo. During his brief but successful stint in the unpaid ranks, Coutra finished in the top three of the Combat Sambo National Championship, World Combat Sambo Championships and National Wrestling Championships. He was discovered by Richard Steele, who currently serves as his advisor.
A recognizable face in the boxing world, Steele officiated 167 world title bouts featuring legends such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr., Felix Trinidad, Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Leonard amongst others. The Las Vegas native, whose career as the third man in the ring spanned three decades, was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing him fight and I’ve got a feeling that he’s going to try to make a major statement,” Halquist said of Cotruta "He did quite well in the amateurs, especially considering how few bouts he had.”
Halquist also likes the link between the fighter and advisor.
“Due to his involvement in many big fights, most people think about boxing when they hear the name Richard Steele. What most people don’t know is that he’s been involved in the mixed martial arts scene during the last five years and his knowledge is widely respected by MMA fighters as well. The UFC actually donated equipment to support Steele’s program, so that definitely tells you something.”
The card is headlined by a championship twin bill featuring a CageSport lightweight title bout between Julian Erosa and Ryan Mulvihill as well as Jeff Hatton vs Brandon Hempleman bantamweight belt.
For more information on “Cagesport XIX”, go to http://www.halquistproductions.com/ .
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Richard Steele and Diamond Dallas Page on Tonight's FNU Combat Sports Show
Tune in live tonight from 8-10 PM EST for the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show. "Rabble Rousin'" Rich Bergeron and Tony "The Tornado" Penecale will chat with Former Boxing Referee Richard Steele in our first hour. Steele is now working in the MMA industry. Pro Wrestler Diamond Dallas Page joins the show in the second hour, and he'll discuss his new creation called DDP Yoga (http://www.ddpyoga.com/).
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Hall of Fame Ref Richard Steele Guides Amateur MMA Star
LAS VEGAS (Feburary 26, 2012) - Hall of Fame Referee Richard Steele has hooked up with MMA amateur sensation Mihai Cotruta and will serve as his advisor as he launches his pro career. Cotruta is from Moldova, a state in Eastern Europe that sits between Romania and Ukraine and was once a part of the old communist Soviet Union. Cotruta has had an impressive track record to date with an 8-1 amateur record and a list of accomplishments that includes: 2011 Combat Sambo National Champion, 3rd place in the 2010 World Combat Sambo Championships and 2nd place in the National Wrestling Championships.
Steele knows great talent when he sees it and believes Cotruta has a bright future in MMA.
"I am very excited to work with Mihai to help launch his pro career and help guide him towards a world championship," stated Steele.
"I have been around all the greats in boxing and know what it takes to be successful in that arena and I have studied the fighters that are successful in MMA and I believe that Mihai has that same potential. His experience in Combat Sambo, a Russian martial art that has roots in Judo and Wrestling, is the perfect foundation for MMA. I will help him in boxing as a striker and then the skies the limit," added Steele.
Steele has also promoted professional MMA under the Steele Cage banner in Nevada and Texas since 2007 and has seen first hand the growth of the sport from the UFC in Las Vegas. Steele was also the recipient of a recent donation of equipment from the UFC to support his amateur MMA program that included appearances by UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and heavyweight contender Roy Nelson.
"I have run an amateur boxing program for over 10 years in Las Vegas and have been involved with MMA for the last 5 years and have watched the explosion of the UFC. If I can help an individual in either sport improve their life and their families than that's what I want to do," said Steele.
At first glance, you may wonder how a young, new generation fighter from the post Soviet Union ends up in Las Vegas under the guidance of a former boxing referee, but to Steele it is not that surprising.
"I was fortunate to travel the world during one of boxing's greatest eras and work fights with some of the best fighters of all time such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler and Mike Tyson. Most people recognize me around the world from those great fights and although some are too young to have seen them, they have heard stories from their father and grandfathers," stated Steele.
"It has certainly helped me stay connected to these young fighters and get their respect," Steele added.
Steele is currently seeking fights for Cotruta in Nevada, California, Arizona and Texas and hopes to get him the experience needed at the club level before he places a call to the UFC.
"UFC is at the top of the food chain and you better be ready if and when that opportunity comes. My goal is to prepare Mihai for that opportunity and we will take it from there," said Steele.
About Richard Steele
Richard Steele is one of the most respected and recognized individuals in the fight game and an established entity. He has been involved in boxing for over 40 years, first as a fighter and then arguably boxing's best and most famous referee. Elected to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000, Mr. Steele has refereed 172 championship fights, more than any other referee in history. He was also elected to the Masters Hall of Fame in 2007 for his leadership and devotion to the Martial Arts community.
Richard Steele also founded Richard Steele Promotions, Inc. where he promotes boxing and MMA under the Steele Cage banner. Richard Steele Promotions has promoted fights in Nevada, California, Arizona, Texas and Mexico.
Steele knows great talent when he sees it and believes Cotruta has a bright future in MMA.
"I am very excited to work with Mihai to help launch his pro career and help guide him towards a world championship," stated Steele.
"I have been around all the greats in boxing and know what it takes to be successful in that arena and I have studied the fighters that are successful in MMA and I believe that Mihai has that same potential. His experience in Combat Sambo, a Russian martial art that has roots in Judo and Wrestling, is the perfect foundation for MMA. I will help him in boxing as a striker and then the skies the limit," added Steele.
Steele has also promoted professional MMA under the Steele Cage banner in Nevada and Texas since 2007 and has seen first hand the growth of the sport from the UFC in Las Vegas. Steele was also the recipient of a recent donation of equipment from the UFC to support his amateur MMA program that included appearances by UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and heavyweight contender Roy Nelson.
"I have run an amateur boxing program for over 10 years in Las Vegas and have been involved with MMA for the last 5 years and have watched the explosion of the UFC. If I can help an individual in either sport improve their life and their families than that's what I want to do," said Steele.
At first glance, you may wonder how a young, new generation fighter from the post Soviet Union ends up in Las Vegas under the guidance of a former boxing referee, but to Steele it is not that surprising.
"I was fortunate to travel the world during one of boxing's greatest eras and work fights with some of the best fighters of all time such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler and Mike Tyson. Most people recognize me around the world from those great fights and although some are too young to have seen them, they have heard stories from their father and grandfathers," stated Steele.
"It has certainly helped me stay connected to these young fighters and get their respect," Steele added.
Steele is currently seeking fights for Cotruta in Nevada, California, Arizona and Texas and hopes to get him the experience needed at the club level before he places a call to the UFC.
"UFC is at the top of the food chain and you better be ready if and when that opportunity comes. My goal is to prepare Mihai for that opportunity and we will take it from there," said Steele.
About Richard Steele
Richard Steele is one of the most respected and recognized individuals in the fight game and an established entity. He has been involved in boxing for over 40 years, first as a fighter and then arguably boxing's best and most famous referee. Elected to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000, Mr. Steele has refereed 172 championship fights, more than any other referee in history. He was also elected to the Masters Hall of Fame in 2007 for his leadership and devotion to the Martial Arts community.
Richard Steele also founded Richard Steele Promotions, Inc. where he promotes boxing and MMA under the Steele Cage banner. Richard Steele Promotions has promoted fights in Nevada, California, Arizona, Texas and Mexico.
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