Tag: mma

Kensington: Boxing Holds on to Legacy Despite Influence of MMA

December 16, 2016 Tucker Brien Bagley

Boxing in today’s Philadelphia is not what it once was. On Dec. 10, 1968, Joe Frazier defended his world heavyweight title against Oscar Bonavena inside the city’s Spectrum. The 3-1 favorite, Frazier, won by unanimous

South Philadelphia: Roger Artigiani Brings Change to 2300 Arena

October 31, 2016 Kelley L Hey

Roger Artigiani talks about his arena like he is showing off a prized possession. “This is what we have planned for the one wall,” he said while proudly showing a picture of a mural of

Northern Liberties: ‘Fight Firm MMA’ Teaches Hard-Hitting Art of Muay Thai

April 19, 2015

Mixed martial arts, particularly under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner, is one of the world’s fastest growing sports. According to Sports Business Daily, MMA had the 13th-largest general fan base and eighth-largest general fan base out

Northeast Philadelphia: Mixed Martial Artists Ready to Rumble

April 2, 2012

Xtreme Caged Combat will be bringing some of the best fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA) to the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia on April 21. XCC consistently promotes the biggest MMA events in

South Philadelphia: As Boxing Fades, MMA Thrives

June 16, 2011

https://vimeo.com/25145585] When one thinks of a dynasty, many names come to mind. The Steelers of the ’70s and ’90s Cowboys and of course the Yankees at any given time immediately pop into the sports