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Former UFC Fighter Joe “Diesel” Riggs Makes Pro Boxing Debut
May 15th, 2019 
Bad Brad
Veteran mixed-martial-arts fighter Joe “Diesel” Riggs will make his professional boxing debut May 23rd on a card presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ Boxing) Boxing Promotions, to be streamed on UFC FIGHT PASS®, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, live from Casino Del Sol’s outdoor AVA Amphitheater in Tucson, Arizona.
Riggs, fighting out of Phoenix, is matched in a four-round fight opening the FIGHT PASS stream against heavyweight David Damore (1-6-3, 1 KO), of Glendale, Arizona.
Shocking Picture of Deontay Wilder Surfaces Causing Donald J. Trump To Scream! – Breaking News
May 15th, 2019 Bad Brad
WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder rang The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday just three days before he defends his title against mandatory challenger Dominic Breazeale this Saturday on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Wilder’s debut on Wall Street was as resounding as his performances in the ring. The American champion with a 95 percent knockout ratio broke the gavel during Wednesday’s ceremony to signal the end of the trading session on the NYSE. After a supportive cheer from traders on the floor, Wilder was assured that breaking the wooden gavel is considered a sign of good luck.
“This was a great experience ringing The Closing Bell and bringing the gavel down to close The New York Stock Exchange,” Wilder said. “It’s not every day you get to do that. It’s not every day that someone breaks the gavel at The Closing Bell. But I’m the heavyweight champion of the world and when I hit something it breaks. So that gavel was just like my opponents. Once I hit them right, they break and they’re never the same.”
Tyson Fury Vs Tom Schwarz Has No Business Being a £20 Pay-Per-View
May 15th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Tyler “The Miracle Man” White
After his thrilling fight with Deontay Wilder at the end of last year, Tyson Fury has gained so much respect and adoration alike from fans all around the world. However, instead of gaining momentum it would appear that his momentum has slowed after signing with Top Rank and signing for fights against the likes of Tom Schwarz next month.
No disrespect to Tom Schwarz, but he’s not at the level nor the calibre of the elite in the division, which Tyson Fury clearly is already at.
Granted, this is more of a “tick-over” fight for the “Gypsy King” but with that in mind, there’s no way that this warrants costing the British fans £19.95 – especially with the fight being broadcast at around 4am UK time…
Ringside Report Pays Tribute to the Late Legendary Comic Tim Conway (1933-2019)
May 15th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Brian “The Beret” Young
If February 3rd, 1959 is “the day the music died”, then May 14th, 2019 may be “the day the laughter died”. Comedy legend Tim Conway has passed away following a long illness. He was 85 years old.
Conway was born in Willoughby, Ohio and grew up in Chargin Falls (a city he would often reference in comedy sketches). After graduating from Bowling Green University, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. Upon his discharge, he returned to OH and began his showbiz career at KYW-TV in Cleveland working with Ernie Anderson in 1958 and 1959. He then again joined Anderson on WJW-TV from 1960-1962. In 1962, Conway was fired for “misleading” WJW-TV into thinking he had directing experience. Luckily, it turned out Conway had a fan in comedic actress Rose Marie (of the Dick Van Dyke Show fame). She convinced Tim to move from Ohio to New York and soon Conway was a regular player on The Steve Allen Show.
ID Investigates The Shocking Murders of a Perfect Family in All New Special: FAMILY MAN, FAMILY MURDERER: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
How well can you truly know someone? Chris Watts appeared to have it all: a happy marriage, a beautiful home, and a growing family. But that image of perfection was shattered when his pregnant wife and two daughters went missing from their family home in small town of Frederick, Colorado on August 13, 2018. The day after their disappearance, Chris Watts appeared on the local news pleading for the safe return of his family. As the investigation progressed, Chris’s story of his family’s disappearance began to unravel, and he soon confessed to the murders of his wife Shannan, and daughters Bella and Celeste. In a case that has captivated the public’s attention in recent months, Investigation Discovery (ID) explores what drove a seemingly normal family man to snap in the one-hour special event, FAMILY MAN, FAMILY MURDERER: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10/9c.
Legendary Funny Man Tim Conway Dead at 85 – Breaking Entertainment News
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
Legendary funny man Tim Conway has died at the age of 85 at 8:45 AM today in Los Angeles which was confirmed by his rep Howard Bragman to People Magazine.
Prior to his death, he suffered complications from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) and had no signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Conway is survived by his wife of 35 years, his stepdaughter, his six biological children and two granddaughters. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would like donations to be made to The Lou Ruvo Brain Center at the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Usyk Experiment Put On Hold
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Anthony “Zute” George
When the announcement that Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight debut was put on hold, due to a bicep injury, disappoint ensued throughout the boxing world. After all, Usyk, 16-0, 12 KOs, is one of the best talents in boxing, and his step up from the cruiserweight division, to the heavyweight division, was an ambitious move that the boxing world was eager to see unfold.
For Usyk’s heavyweight debut, he was scheduled to face Carlos Takam, a heavyweight who has faced some the best the division has to offer and has performed acclaimable; albeit in defeat. Despite being 38 years of age, Takam appeared to still have plenty in the tank. Making his matchup with Usyk on, May 25th, an anticipated one.
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Charlize Theron
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Geoffrey Huchel
When we think of Charlize Theron, many things come to mind: She’s an Oscar winner, she’s well-respected and she’s absolutely gorgeous. Other qualities Theron possesses are her incredible range and her ability to disappear into her roles. Also, she doesn’t put vanity before talent when she takes on a less glamorous role. Besides all that, Theron has become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses and renowned activists.
Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress. She was born on August 7, 1975 in Benoni, South Africa. She grew up on a farm in Johannesburg and attended Putfontein Primary School, until age thirteen when she was sent to boarding school and began her studies at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg. Although fluent in English her first language is Afrikaans.
Andy Ruiz Gets An Opportunity Of A Lifetime
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Anthony “Zute” George
Every pugilist who ever laced up the boxing gloves has one common goal, fighting for a world title. Many boxing pundits spend a lot of time downplaying the world championship belts of today. In some cases, they are down-right nasty about it. Despite the expanded energy to deem world championship belts meaningless, world championship belts still mean a great deal to the fighters. As every professional knows what having a world strap around their waist means. More television time and a whole lot more money.
Andy Ruiz, JR., 31-1, 21 KO’s, gets a chance to fight for this opportunity on June 1st, at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. The Destroyer is getting a crack at the three belts Anthony Joshua holds in the heavyweight division, as a replacement fighter. Ruiz’s Wally Pipp moment comes at the expense of Jarrell “‘Big Baby” Miller. While Miller did not lose his opportunity to fight because of a headache, no, Miller’s reason for being replaced is much more disgraceful than that, the analogy still fits. Will Andy parlay his Wally Pipp moment into a Lou Gehrig like career? There are a lot of factors involved.
Ringside Report Remembers Benny Lynch
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart
Indulge me a little as I take two loves and put them together.
The most obvious is the boxing world where thanks to yet another experience with my father he was a part time lover of all things boxing and became a full time (or at least a little close to it) fan.
The second one is my career in the arts where I have directed, written and now review. I also have a son pursuing his acting career so am constantly on hand to advise, guide and be ignored – much of a father’s role.
You My Love: Frank Sinatra & Doris Day: Ringside Report Music Video of the Day
May 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
Doctor Curmudgeon®: Why? Oh, Why? Oh Why?
May 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
Doctor Curmudgeon® sighed inwardly as she scanned the Review of Systems document filled out by her new patient.
This was a relatively comprehensive paper with a multitude of questions, such as: “Are you short of breath? Does your stomach hurt? Are you sick of reality TV?”
She had been trained in the Miocene era when Mastodons roamed outside her waiting room grazing on leaves, grasses, swampy plants and assorted twigs for fiber, thus leaving a clear path for her patients to traverse that early landscape to the opening of her cave. In that era, she had performed the essential review of systems portion of her history differently. She would simply sit facing the patient and ask many, many, many questions.
Legendary Singer & Actress Doris Day Dies at 97 – Cause of Death Revealed
May 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
America’s sweetheart the legendary Doris Day has passed away at the age of 97 from pneumonia just two months after her 97th birthday. From the 1940’s through the 1960’s she topped the charts with many beloved hits she sang so beautifully.
As well, she was a major movie star in her own right and from 1968-1973, Day had her own hit TV show titled “The Doris Day Show”.
Today we mourn the loss of Doris Day, but we cherish the beautiful body of work in both music and movies she has left us.
Vinny’s Views: Jarrell “Big Baby”Miller Is A Cheater & I Am Tired of It in the Sport of Boxing!
May 12th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Vinny “Glory Days” Lucci
I wonder if Anthony Joshua walks around the gym singing “Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you.” While he was planning the demise of next challenger to his WBA, IBF, and WBO belt collection it appears the “Baby Miller Story” has come to an abrupt ending without sacrificing a brutal knockout in the ring.
Jarrell Miller, known to fans as “Big Baby” somehow got himself ranked without the benefit of ever having beaten a ranked heavyweight contender. Miller’s having went from undercard status to fighting for heavyweight championship of the world at Madison Square Garden on June 1st left many a deserving contender shaking their head in disbelief. The amusing thing about the placation of his demanding this title shot is the boomerang karma that seemed to go with it.
Bellator 221 Fight Report: Patricio Pitbull Shocks Michael Chandler & Wins Lightweight Title In The Co-Feature, Douglas Lima Knocks Out MVP
May 12th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Rich “Lite It Up” Lopez (At Cageside)
Bellator MMA made its return back to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois and the event was streamed live on DAZN. Last year when Bellator was at the Allstate Arena, we saw a knockout when Fedor Emelianenko stopped Frank Mir in the 1st round. Would the fans be treated for another 1st round stoppage in the main event? They sure did. With a 14 fight stacked card the night ended with an explosive knockout in the co-feature and a surprising ending in the main event but a controversial one.
What’s Happening in Entertainment – IT: CHAPTER TWO Comes Out September 6th
May 12th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Geoffrey Huchel
It’s been almost two years since Stephen King’s IT remake was released in September of 2017. And since then fans have been eagerly awaiting for the second installment of the classic horror story to arrive in theatres. The time is almost here because IT: CHAPTER TWO will be hitting theatres nationwide in early September. In anticipation of the film, a teaser trailer was released this past week. Footage from the trailer, which is just under three minutes, promises the film to be equally (if not more) terrifying as the first installment.
IT: CHAPTER TWO takes place 27 years after the events of the first film. The Losers’ Club, all grown up and gone their separate ways, is reunited after a devastating phone call brings them back to the town of Derry, Maine, where they’ll ban together in an attempt to destroy Pennywise once and for all.
Paul Butler & Apin Khongsong Confirmed as Reserves for WBSS Semi-Finals – Boxing News
May 10th, 2019 Bad Brad
Former World Champion Paul Butler and undefeated IBF number one contender Apinun Khongsong have been confirmed as the reserve fighters for the World Boxing Super Series Semi-Finals at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland on May 18.
The ‘Baby Faced Assassin’, Butler, will be on standby for the hotly anticipated bantamweight brawl between the ‘Monster’ Naoya Inoue and Emmanuel Rodriguez, while Khongsong is ready to step in for the super-lightweight showdown between local hero Josh Taylor and the ‘Beast’ Ivan Baranchyk.
“I’m really excited to be reserve once again,” said Butler, who was previously on call for the quarter-final clash between Ryan Burnett and Nonito Donaire last November at the SSE Hydro. “I loved the whole show and set up last time in Glasgow so I’m looking forward to getting back there. It’s a great card that I can’t wait to sit back and watch myself as a fan.” If not called upon as a reserve, the 30-year-old from Cheshire will be set for his own eight-round contest on the card.
Investigation Discovery Brings State’s Great Detective Teams in New Series “LONE STAR JUSTICE” – Breaking TV News
May 7th, 2019 Bad Brad
Everything is bigger in Texas, including Sheriff J.B. Smith’s personality. A veteran detective of Smith County, Texas, he knows what it’s like to encounter larger-than-life crimes, and he knows he needs the best of the best at his side to solve them. Smith and his handpicked team of detectives, Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco, are here to show that when it comes to Smith County, Texas, if you’re going to do the crime, you will do the time.
Dominic Breazeale Stuns the Boxing Press with His Comments about Deontay Wilder! – Breaking Boxing News
Top rated heavyweight contender Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale and WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. were among the fighters taking part in the workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn. Also at Wednesday’s event and competing in action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT were former world champion Kiko Martinez, who challenges Russell for his title, and super lightweight contender Juan Heraldez, who faces Argenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction.