WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 2010, AT 1:00 PM/ PST

Results From Phantom Promotions'
"Fight Night To The Mansion"
August 14th, 2010 - San Mateo, California, USA

• WHO: Phantom Promotions
• WHERE: San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, California, USA
• WHAT: IAB Boxing, IKF Amateur Muay Thai and ISCF Pro MMA
• IKF Representative: Steve Fossum & Jeff Foley
• Event Officials: All Other Event Officials Appointed By The California State Athletic Commission
• IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Brian Schwartz at (650) 218-8683 or at brian@undisputedboxinggym.com

Photos by Jon Swenson ( jon@sharkspage.com ) - www.sharkspage.com can be seen by clicking HERE.

1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
   Dereck Leung, (San Francisco California, USA, 2-3, 135, 5'7", 11-9-81, Bunkerd Fairtex, (415) 571-0731) defeated Phil Devera, (San Jose, California, USA, 2-4/1, 137, 5'5", 8-23-77, Derek Yuen, (408) 605-0596) by Majority Decision, 28-28, 29-27 and 29-27.
   
   
2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
   Gary Archuletta, (San Diego, California, USA, 6-2/1, 135, 5'7", 12-4-85, Alex Palma, (858) 549-6602) defeated Arturas Barkauska, (San Francisco California, USA, 5-4/2, 138, 5'8", 5-26-82, Jongsanan, (415) 777-5888) by Unanimous Decision, 29-27, 29-28 and 30-26.
   
   
3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
   Anthony Gonzalez, (Dublin, California, USA, 4-0/3, 145, 5'8", 10-25-89, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) defeated Ryan Mazon, (San Diego, California, USA, 3-1/0, 146, 6', Fraky Chavez, (949) 903-2511) by Unaminous Decision, all 3 judges scoring it 30-26.
   
   
4. IKF Super Lightweight West Coast Title
   Kristina Alvarez, (San Diego, California, USA, 4-1/2, 135, 5'8", 3-21-90, Alex Palma, (858) 549-6602) defeated Katie Toliao, (Dublin, California, USA, 4-2/1, 133, 5'6", 2-21-83, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) by Unanimous Decision, 39-35, 38-37 and 38-37.
   
   
5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI
   Kevin Arceo, (San Francisco, California, USA, 9-1, 149, 5'7", 3-2-82, Kru Sam, (415) 333-3496) defeated Sean Ueda, (San Diego, California, USA, 6-2/2, 144, 5'7", 2-6-80, Alex Palma, (858) 549-6602) by TKO due to Injury - (Torn Bicep), at 1:43 of round 1.
   
   
6. ISCF PRO MMA
   Geoffrey Quares (Pleasenthill, California, USA, 1-0, 166) defeated Moses Lira (Chochilla, California, USA, 1-3, 169) by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:20 of round 2.
   
   
7. IAB PRO BOXING
   Juan Hernandez (Redwood City, California, USA, 1-0, 194, 5'8") defeated Seth Keeling (Escondido, California, USA, P: 1-1, A: 10-1, 192, 6'3") by KO, at :22 seconds of round 1.
   
   
8. ISCF PRO MMA
   Phil Baldacci (San Francisco, California, USA, 2-2, 145, 5'7") defeated Rene Gabaldons (Riverside, California, USA, 1-3, 145, 5'6") by TKO (Strikes), at 1:09 of round 2.
   
   
9. ISCF PRO MMA
   Tristan Arenal (Milpitas, California, USA, 1-1, 155, Rudi Ott) defeated Josue Tirado (Fresno, California, USA, 1-1, 155) by KO at :17 seconds of round 1.
   
   
10. ISCF PRO MMA
    AJ Fonseca (Roseville, California, USA, 5-3, 141, 5'4") defeated Joey De La Cruz (Lemore, California, USA, 1-3, 142, 5'8") by Unaminous Decision.
    
    
11. IKF North American Super Welterweight Title *Defense
    *Skylr Penna (San Francisco, California, USA, 9-0/2, 150, 6', 4-28-89, Kru Sam (415) 333-3496) defeated Jon Pryor (Sacramento, California, USA, 5-3, 154, 5'6", 11-29-89, Cedric Robinson, (916) 424-5425) by Unaminous Decision, 49-46 on all 3 judges cards.
    • WRITE UP BY Jon Swenson ( jon@sharkspage.com ) - www.sharkspage.com
      In the co-main event IKF North American Super Welterweight Champion Skylr Penna met IKF West Coast Champion Jon Pryor in a distinct clash of styles. The World Team USA trained Penna out of SF held a significant height and reach advantage, and he used it effectively to create distance and set up strikes early. In the first round Pryor had problems adapting to Skylr, who was landing effectively from outside and dominating the clinch.
      The domination continued in the second round. Pryor checked several knees inside, but absorbed a lot of damage in the process. When there was an opening, Pryor tried to land hard, looping hooks to the head. The tide turned for Pryor in the third round despite a large San Francisco cheering section ringside. Pryor shortened up his punches, and started landing effective strikes of his own from outside. Several hard knees to the midsection finished off the third, earning the Sacramento native his first round on the Sharkspage scorecard. Pryor backed Skylr Penna to the ropes in the fourth with a solid left hook to the head, but Penna came back with a withering clinch attack to the body. The Robinson Taekwondo trained Pryor was gassed in the fifth and final round. Skylr Penna effectively worked inside and out, and earned a 49-46, 49-46, 49-46 Unanimous decision win for his efforts.
      
      
12. IKF Amateur Muay Thai BantamweightWorld Title *Defense
    *Jenna Castillo (San Jose, California, USA 25-2/7, 122, 5'2", 5-5-82 Fairtex, (408) 512-0922) defeated Tiffany Van Soest (San Diego, California, USA, 9-1/4, 121, 5'7", 3-20-89, Alex Palma, (858) 549-6602, ) by Unaminous Decision, 50-44, 49-45 and 49-45.
    • This was by far the "Fight of the Night" and clearly the toughest fight of Jenna's 27 fight career. GREAT FIGHT Ladies!
      • WRITE UP BY Jon Swenson ( jon@sharkspage.com ) - www.sharkspage.com
        A technical Van Soest tee'd off with a heavy high kick to the head. It was blocked by Jenna, but still registered. Van Soest also scored a trip takedown, but towards the end of the round an awkward collision forced an injury timeout. Castillo was checked for shoulder damage, but she was deemed fit by the ringside physician and allowed to proceed. San Diego's Sean Ueda was forced to stop an earlier fight early in the first round with a torn bicep. It was in the back of the audience's mind during the stoppage. The ref re- started the fight, and Jenna Castillo landed a hard hook to the head a second or two after the horn. "Time Bomb" shook it off and returned to her corner.
        In the second round a relentless Jenna Castillo kept coming forward. Hard hooks to the head stunned her opponent, and hard knees to the body in the clinch slowed her down. Blue Ocean trained Tiffany Van Soest was wobbled with 30 seconds left, but head movement and good footwork got her out of danger. The movement continued for TVS in the third, but a counter-punch low kick combination backed her into a corner. Two extended flurries punished Van Soest until she was forced to take an 8-count. The flamboyant San Diego native slowed down considerably against her larger opponent in the fourth, and a pair of trip takedowns in the fifth punctuated the end of the fight and a 50-44, 49-45, 49-45 unanimous decision win for Jenna Castillo.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th, 2010, AT 1:40 PM/ PST

Results From Stand Up Fighters'
Badge VS Badge
August 13th, 2010 - Sacramento, California, USA

• WHO: Stand Up Fighters
• WHERE: Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, USA
• WHAT: IAB Amateur Boxing
  • Badge Vs. Badge - Law Enforcement And Firefighter Boxing
• IAB Representative: Steve Fossum, Terry Burton, Jeff Foley
• IAB Officials: Dan Stell & Valinda Stell
• All other officials appointed by the California State Athletic Commission
• IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Tom Gaffney at (916) 612-6865.
  or Mr. Gary Shurley at (916) 532-7065

Badge VS Badge
Ends With Yet ANOTHER
"KNOCKOUT"
Show!

As if the last Badge VS Badge event wasn't exciting enough, this time, Promoters Tom Gaffney and Gary Shurley stepped it up another notch! The excited crowd of Boxing fans was treated to 15 dynamic bouts in all. Celebrity ring announcer Tony "The Tiger" Lopez was also in his groove along with his co-announcer DJ, Marc Storm of Destiny Entertainment working the DJ announcement booth. Stor was without a doubt, one of the best voices we have hear around the world and we highly recommend him for any fight event! ((888) 244-0580).

In the end, the event ended with a "Devastating KNOCKOUT!" It came in the Main Event bout as defending IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Heavyweight USA Champion Larry Ward, (22-1, CMF Prison) blasted Bryan Williams, (19-3, Fresno PD) with a left hook that rocked the world and sent Williams crumbling to the canvas. At 34 seconds of round one, this bout was over with a BANG! Word has it now that the 33 year old Ward may seek the Pro Ranks but this has yet to be fully confirmed.

In the other co-main event, it was the battle for the vacant IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Super Cruiserweight Title between Jesse Ruelas of the Stanislaus Sheriff department against James Dorris of Folsom PD. In round one, Ruelas shocked the crowd as he knocked the favored Dorris down. Making the count, the round continued but Ruelas took the round 10-8. Rounds 2 and 3 were all Dorris though who won on all the judges cards 10-9. However, as you do the math, that's right, this one ended in a draw. We may see these two go at it again to see who finally gets to take that IAB Gold Home!

Here's the entire nights results in order.

1. IAB AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHT 160
   Juan Luna, (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-0/1, 160, 5'9", 12-9-78, Smashtime Boxing) defeated Will DaSilva, (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-1, 162, 5'6", 7-3-72, Wade Vierra (916) 642-3638 & Ray Romero (916) 865-8713) by Knockout at 1:58 of round 2.
   
   
2. IAB AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 170
   Greg Eisert, Vacaville PD, West Sacramento, California, USA, 2-1/2, 164, 5'8", 3-18-79, Dion Pimento, (916) 412-8838 defeated Miguel Archan, Fresno PD, (Fresno, California, USA, 1-2/0, 167, 5'9", 8-28-80, Jesse' Hernandez, (559) 347-4023) by Knockout at :26 seconds of round 1.
   
   
3. IAB AMATEUR CRUISERWEIGHT 183
   Chris Miller, San Quentin Prison (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-0/1, 182, 5'8", 8-1-83, Greg Huertha, (916) 718-2121) defeated Brandon Turner, Fresno PD (Fresno, California, USA, 0-1, 176, 5'11", 6-11-86, Jesse Hernandez, (559) 347-4023) by TKO at 54 seconds of round 2.
   
   
4. IAB AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHT 158
   Robert Tamayo, San Benito Probation (Santa Clara, California, USA, 1-0/0, 151, 5'11", 12-17-83, Self) defeated Gualberto Castro, San Quentin Prison, Sacramento, California, USA, 0-1, 155, 5'7", Need DOB, Javier Servin, (916) 798-7948 by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-26 and 29-27.
   
   
5. IAB AMATEUR SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT 240
   Cleon Jones, YCCOA (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-0/1, 240, 6'1", 11-21-69, Self) defeated John Afanasiev, Stockton PD, Stockton, California, USA, 0-1, 246, 6'2", 8-9-77, Barry Oaks, (209) 470-8904) by TKO at 1:46 of round 1.
   
   
6. IAB AMATEUR CRUISERWEIGHT 190
   Alfred Urbano, VA Fresno Police, Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/1, 196, 5'10", 1-17-83, Self) defeated Tony Veloz, Fresno Sheriff, Fresno, California, USA, 0-2, 192, 5'7", 9-1-72, Brian Williams, (559) 960-6410) Knockout at :04 seconds of round 3.
   
   
7. IAB AMATEUR SUPER CRUISERWEIGHT 200
   James Tidwell, Sacramento Sheriff, Sacramento, California, USA, 1-1/0, 185, 5'7", 2-9-76, Nasser Niavaroni, (906) 782-4757 defeated Duke Juanitas, Folsom Prison, Folsom, California, USA, 0-1, 205, 5'6", 5-7-80, Shon Moore, (916) 439-0309) by unanimous decision.
   • (Although it was clear who won, and no doubt about it, the California Commission did not release the actual bout scores due to an issue with Judge Mike Tate's scorecard.)
     
     
8. IAB AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 175
   Skye Leibee, Fresno PD, 2-1/1, Fresno, California, USA, 2-1/1, 175, 5'9", 10-29-73, Bryan Williams (559) 960-6410, Pete Lopes (559) 321-5501) defeated Dennis Vargas, San Joaquin Police, Elk Grove, California, USA, 3-3/0, 167, 5'9", 7-18-86, Marcus Reaves & Steve Leese, (916) 505-2664) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
   
   
9. IAB AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT 220
   TJ Price, Sacramento Police, Plumas, Lake, California, USA, 1-0/1, 225, 6'3", 2-12-79, Alex Calvillo, (916) 715, 3647) defeated Matt Rooney, Lake County Probation, Lakeport, Caliofrina, USA, 0-1, 228, 6', 12-23-85, Aaron Johnson, (707) 245-5682) by TKO at 1:20 of round 3.
   
   
10. IAB AMATEUR "MASTERS DIVISION" CRUISERWEIGHT 190
    Bryan Swindler, (Lincoln, California, USA, 2-0/1, 178, 5'9", 6-4-56, Nasser Niavaroni, (916) 606-3245) defeated Rick Bryson, (Folsom, California, USA, 3-4/0, 186, 5'10", 1954, Shon Moore, (916) 439-0309) by TKO at :24 seconds of round 3.
    
    
11. IAB AMATEUR SUPER CRUISERWEIGHT 200
    Sonny Gerber, Grover Beach Police, Grover Beach, California, USA, 3-1/0, 193, 6', 5-11-77, Eric Sondahl, (702) 480-7128) defeated James Davis, Folsom Prison, Sacramento, California, USA, 1-1/0, 188, 5'10", 2-22-82, Roy Gray, (916) 967-4998) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
    
    
12. IAB AMATEUR SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT 260
    Chad "Don't Make Me Mad" Nelson, Folsom Prison, Placerville, California, USA, 2-1/1, 265, 6'2", Rick Bryson, (916) 933-0366) defeated Anthony Dodge, CDC Susanville, Susanville, California, USA, 2-2, 281, 6'2", 5-22-73, Self) by Knockout at :29 seconds of round 1.
    
    
13. IAB AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT 230
    Adam Zamudio, Fresno Sheriff, Fresno, California, USA, 1-0/1, 225, 6', 9-7-76, Matt Griess, (559) 892-8838) defeated Michael Heller, Sacramento County Sheriff, Sacramento, California, USA, 0-1, 227, 5'11", 2-5-72, Mark Matthews, (916) 533-6002) by TKO at :30 seconds of round 1.
    
    
14. IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Super Cruiserweight USA Title
    190.1 lbs. - 210 lbs.
    James Dorris, Stanislaus Sheriff, Ione, California, USA, 15-5-1/9, 194, 6', NEED DOB, Shon Moore, (916) 439-0309) and Jesse Ruelas, Folsom PD, (Modesto, California, USA, *1-0-1/0, 209, 5'10", 1-19-75, Paul Mendoza, (209) 480-1060)) fought to a draw, 28-28 on all 3 judges cards.
    
    
15. IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Heavyweight USA Title *Defense
    210.1 lbs. - 230 lbs.
    *Larry Ward, CMF Prison Guard, (Sacramento, California, USA, 23-1/19, 213, 6'2", 10-26-76, Greg Huerta, 9916) 402-4245) successfully defends his IAB Badge VS Badge Title over Bryan Willams, Fresno PD, (Fresno, California, USA, 19-3/7, 211, 6'1", 1-25-71, Peter Lopes, (559) 321-5501) by Knockout at 34 seconds of round 1.
    
    

After this last event, we can't wait until the next IAB Badge VS Badge event!
"Bring It On Tom & Gary!
"Bring It On"

TONIGHTS IAB ACTION

Phantom Promotions Presents
"Fight Night To The Mansion"
San Mateo, California, USA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 2010, AT 10:00 AM/ PST

TONIGHTS IAB ACTION

Stand Up Fighters Presents
Badge VS Badge
Sacramento, California, USA

• WHEN: Friday, August 13th, 2010
• WHO: Stand Up Fighters
• WHERE: Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, USA
• WHAT: IAB Amateur Boxing
  • Badge Vs. Badge - Law Enforcement And Firefighter Boxing
• IAB Representative: Steve Fossum, Terry Burton, Jeff Foley
• IAB Officials: Dan Stell & Valinda Stell
• All other officials appointed by the California State Athletic Commission
• IKF PROMOTER: Mr. Tom Gaffney at (916) 612-6865.
  or Mr. Gary Shurley at (916) 532-7065

• FIGHT CARD AS OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2010
  RED CORNER LEFT VS BLUE CORNER RIGHT
  
  
  1. IAB AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHT 160
     Juan Luna, Smashtime Boxing VS Will DaSilva, MMA Gracie Fighter
     
     
  2. IAB AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 170
     Greg Eisert, Vacaville PD VS Miguel Archan, Fresno PD
     
     
  3. IAB AMATEUR CRUISERWEIGHT 183
     Chris Miller, San Quentin Prison VS Brandon Turner, Fresno PD
     
     
  4. IAB AMATEUR MIDDLEWEIGHT 158
     Gualberto Castro, San Quentin Prison VS Robert Tamayo, San Benito Probation
     
     
  5. IAB AMATEUR SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT 240
     John Afanasiev, Stockton PD VS Cleon Jones, YCCOA
     
     
  6. IAB AMATEUR CRUISERWEIGHT 190
     Alfred Urbano, VA Fresno Police VS Tony Veloz, Fresno Sheriff
     
     
  7. IAB AMATEUR CRUISERWEIGHT 180
     Craig Colosimo, Mule Creek Prison VS Daryl White, Homeland Security
     
     
  8. IAB AMATEUR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 175
     Dennis Vargas, San Joaquin Police VS Skye Leibee, Fresno PD
     
     
  9. IAB AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT 220
     TJ Price, Sacramento Police VS Matt Rooney, Lake County Probation
     
     
  10. IAB AMATEUR SUPER CRUISERWEIGHT 200
      James Davis, Folsom Prison VS Sonny Gerber, Grover Beach Police
      
      
  11. IAB AMATEUR SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT 260
      Anthony Dodge, CDC Susanville VS Chad Nelson, Folsom Prison
      
      
  12. IAB AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT 230
      Michael Heller, Sacramento County Sheriff VS Adam Zamudio, Fresno Sheriff
      
      
  13. IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Super Cruiserweight USA Title
      190.1 lbs. - 210 lbs.
      Jesse Ruelas, Stanislaus Sheriff VS James Dorris, (15-4, Folsom PD)
      
      
  14. IAB Badge VS Badge Amateur Heavyweight USA Title *Defense
      210.1 lbs. - 230 lbs.
      *Larry Ward, (21-1, CMF Prison) VS Bryan Willams, (19-2, Fresno PD)
      
      

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2010, 7:00 PM/PST

It's All About The BELT BABY!

TUESDAY, JULY 6th, 2010, 11:55 PM/PST

IKF AUSTRALIA
READY TO LAUNCH!
First Event Under New Leadership September 18th!

MONDAY, JUNE 28th, 2010, 11:55 PM/PST

Badge VS Badge
Getting BIGGER!
Next Event To Feature "6" IAB Title Bouts!

There's a saying in politics... "Any Press is Good press!" that saying could not be more true for the promotions "Badge VS Badge" out of Sacramento, California. Following on the heels of the Nationwide press created from an incident involving some officers from the Oakland Police Department at their first event, the "Badge VS Badge" promotion has become a well known name, not to mention, a well respected one as well.

If there was ever an issue with the identity of the event, that issue is no more. Being the first ever officially sanctioned Law Enforcement event has truly helped the participation for "Badge VS Badge". What was once a mixture of Fire Fighters and Law Enforcement guys fighting their hearts out for a medal, has now become a more serious and proud goal, to be an IAB "Badge VS Badge" Champion and Belt Holder!

As many in the fight game will tell you, 'It's all about the BELT Baby! It's All About the BELT!" The IAB has filled that void for the "Badge VS Badge" Promotion with the help in creating legitimate Champions under the IAB Banner. This is no longer just an event with Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters. This is an event that is here to stay and will build legitimate Amateur Boxing Champions for years to come.

Here are the IAB "Badge VS Badge" Title fights set for their next promotion on August 13th at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, California, USA.

1. IAB Badge VS Badge Super Welterweight California Title
   147.1 lbs. - 154 lbs.
   Will DaSilva (Yolo County Sheriff) VS Wes Leffler (Ravendale Fire)
   
   
2. IAB Badge VS Badge Light Heavyweight California Title
   168.1 lbs - 175 lbs.
   Skye Leibee (Fresno PD) VS Dennis Vargas (San Juaquin PD)
   
   
3. IAB Badge VS Badge Super Cruiserweight California Title
   190.1 lbs. - 210 lbs.
   James Davis (Folsom Prison) VS Sonny Gerber (Grover Beach PD)
   
   
4. IAB Badge VS Badge Super Middleweight USA Title *Defense
   160.1 lbs. - 168 lbs.
   *Shay Burke (Petaluma Fire) VS Ricky Seward (Big Bear City Fire)
   
   
5. IAB Badge VS Badge Super Cruiserweight USA Title
   190.1 lbs. - 210 lbs.
   James Dorris (15-4, Folsom PD) VS Joe Eyerman (9-5, Folsom Prison)
   
   
6. IAB Badge VS Badge Heavyweight USA Title *Defense
   210.1 lbs. - 230 lbs.
   *Larry Ward (21-1, CMF) VS Bryan Willams (19-2, Fresno PD)
   
   

SEE YOU IN AUGUST... AT THE SHOW!

MORE IAB NEWS...

MONDAY, MAY 24th, 2010, 11:30: PM/PST

RADISSON
"TROUBLE MAKERS"
CAUGHT ON CAMERA
IAB Is Awaiting Identification By Public And Or Oakland Police Department
For Incident At Last Months IAB Sanctioned Badge Vs Badge Event...

The individual above is the one who first rushed the ring towards amateur Boxer Larry Ward at last months IAB sanctioned event at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, California. In the full video he was stopped just short of ringside by others, yet still struggled to get away from them.

Individual number 1 above was the most disruptive of the night. He was singled out on the night and asked to stop his actions over and over again, yet he not only ignored those trying to stop him but also cursed strongly at the event promoter who tried to calm him down. Some have said that he physically pushed others as he tried to start fights with several others. This individual was the one who without a doubt acted as if he was "Above the law" and is the main one the IAB is targeting for his actions and clear disrespect of authority.

Individual number 2 above was the 3rd person who was keeping the argument going and backed up individual number 1 in this same photo.

The IAB is now awaiting a reply from Oakland Police Department ( OPD )as to the identification of these three individuals. If OPD claims none of them are from their force, the investigation will move in a different direction. However, if 1 or all 3 are from OPD, the IAB will wait to see what kind of disciplinary actions will be taken by them towards these individuals.

MORE IAB NEWS...

NEXT IAB
BADGE VS BADGE
IS ON FOR AUGUST 13th!

Mark your calendars everyone because the next IAB Sanctioned Badge Vs Badge event has been confirmed for Friday, August 13th at the Radisson in Sacramento, CA. The event will feature 3 IAB Badge Vs Badge USA title bouts and 2 IAB Badge Vs Badge State title bouts.

MORE IAB NEWS...

IAB
BEING WELCOMED IN MORE STATES
AS WELL AS AROUND THE WORLD...

Despite the negative attacks from those associated with USA Boxing and their attempt to have the ABC (Association of Boxing Commissions) put a halt to the growth of the IAB, yet another state (Kansas) has now approved the IAB to sanction Amateur Boxing. It's clear that the public seems to have the last word on this. So far the IAB has been accepted and or approved to sanction Amateur Boxing in 32 States and more will surly follow.

The IAB is also set to launch in the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) later this summer. Promoters over there are excited to start hosting bouts between fighters from North America and the United Kingdom for international bouts.

There will be some states true to just USA Boxing, however, from what IAB Officials have discovered, more people want another option other than USA Boxing and the IAB is delivering just that. Look for more and more IAB growth as the months go. One thing is clear, the IAB has been widely accepted as a fresh and exciting new opportunity to Amateur Boxers everywhere and when the IAB Pro Division launches, that growth will move even faster.

TUESDAY, MAY 25th, 2010, 11:50: PM/PST

IAB Officials Confirm More...

Yesterday the IAB reviewed several video tapes that had various angles of the incident that occurred at the IAB Sanctioned "Badge vs Badge" event this past Friday at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, California. From this viewing the IAB made the decision to first lift the sanctioned ban on any member of the Oakland Police Department from competing on any future IAB Sanctioned events. From this, the IAB has now centered their attention to three individuals witnessed on the video tape that were clearly the ones involved in Friday nights incident.

After close review, The IAB has also reconfirmed several things yet again;

1. There were "NO" Punches thrown.
2. NO CHAIRS were thrown towards the incident. One chair was tossed AWAY from the center of the action as an individual tried to clear his way towards the action to stop it.
3. This incident was NO FAULT of the event Promoters.
   If anything, the event promoters went above and beyond to assure this event had the proper sanctioning (IAB) and oversight for the rules and regulations (California State Athletic Commission) as well as the security required by the venue.

This being said, if ANYONE still claims to have this so called "Mystery Footage" of someone, anyone throwing a single punch, not only would the IAB love to see it but so would the Oakland Police Department and the Sacramento Police Department. However, so far, this claimed footage seems to be a hidden mystery. "If such footage exists, we would love to see it." Says IAB President Steve Fossum. "However, I truly doubt it's out there. We viewed a lot of footage so far and can't see a single punch thrown, but we did indeed identify the three individuals who instigated the incident and we will be sending that footage to Oakland PD for their review. The only reason someone keeps saying punches were thrown in my opinion is to try and get these officers in more trouble. they are already in enough trouble for their actions so why someone keeps wanting to MAKE-UP such mystery footage is beyond me."

Well, it's just not there. We too saw the footage, over and over again, in slow motion, pausing it, looking at individuals shoulders, reactions to movement, and we just don't see any punching at all... What the footage does clearly show are three individuals that were identified the night of the event as Oakland Police Officers. "Myself and the promoters would like to be told they are NOT Oakland PD, but several have stepped in and reconfirmed they are." Said Fossum. "I think we would all like to believe they are not but as the saying goes, 'it is what it is."

The whole thing started after Larry Ward, a guard at California Medical Facility (CMF) had fought Casey Johnson of the Oakland Police Department. Although no decision had been announced, it was clear who had won. Oakland PD's crowd is seen on the footage chanting to Ward, "You aint S#$%" over and over. After about 30 plus seconds of this Ward came to the ring ropes, sat on them and motioned with his hand for them to come into the ring. At this moment, a tall (About 6'3"), very short haired African American man wearing a white button up shirt, who had been taunting Ward all night, pointing at his watch, telling Ward something like, "your time is coming" rushed the ring. (This moment and the individual can be seen on some of the YouTube footage currently posted now.) Several of his friends grabbed him and stopped him, but what he did, started the main ruckus.

Quickly after this he was seen on the video in the middle of the ruckus with two other individuals. A shorter, stocky African American man with a white and multi color plaid shirt on who wasn't afraid to drop the F-bomb on several other Officers who were trying to calm him down, including the event promoter and other fellow Oakland Police Officers, and another African American man with a light colored derby style hat on and a white shirt.

The IAB has photos of these individuals but was asked to hold off on posting them until 10:AM Tomorrow if at all. The reason for this timeline in confidential but what we can say is that it has something to do with the legal issues involved here.

If the Badge Vs Badge Promoters are told they cannot promote another event by the California State Athletic Commission because of this incident, it would be a great injustice simply because "They did nothing wrong."

They hired the security asked of them by the venue and they had nothing to do with the incident at the end of the night. Many have been Monday morning quarterbacks saying "They should have had more security" but heck, even those saying it thought as everyone did, "Who needs more security when you have a room full of law enforcement?"

Regardless of where this whole thing ends up, the press has actually helped Badge Vs Badge company. This event is now known across the Nation. This story has been on every news outlet from the local stations here in Sacramento to CNN pretty much every day since it started! We here at the IAB have been getting calls and e-mails about it from all across the USA. However, if the promoters are blamed in any way for the end of the night ruckus, the 3 individuals the IAB has visually identified from the video footage could face legal charges for their future losses as promoters along with what criminal action they could have to deal with.

"The video speaks for itself here." said Fossum. "KCRA Channel 3 has footage of the entire incident from start to finish and not only can they see no punches were thrown, which is the only thing in favor of these individuals identified, but you can also see and hear that those involved clearly ignored the requests to stop by the in house security and others. 'In that moment,' they obviously didn't think the law applied to them."

It will be interesting to see what happens next, but chances are, we won't hear anything new until next week since the IAB will be at their South Pacific Conference from Thursday till next Tuesday... Don't keep us waiting...

IN OTHER IAB NEWS...

International Fight Sports
SPRING 2010
SOUTH PACIFIC CONFERENCE

IKF Kickboxing - ISCF MMA - IAB Boxing

IKF Australia is hosting the 2010 International Fight Sports South Pacific Conference this Friday, May 28th. The Conference will feature a Judge & Referee's "Officials" course on Friday at 6.30 PM sharp at MOVEMENTS HEALTH CLUB, 2nd Floor, Cnr Ipswich Rd & Cornwall St, Buranda, Brisbane Qld, Australia.

International Fight Sports (IFS - www.ifightsports.com) President & CEO Steve Fossum (Right) will officiate the certification courses with IKF South Pacific Representative Kru Robert Wilesmith. (Left)

ALL Trainers, Fighters, Promoters & the general public are invited to attend. "We are looking for fully certified official's for the future of the fight sports of Kickboxing, MMA and Boxing here in the South Pacific." Wilesmith says. The course will focus on officials already having a minimum fight experience as judges & referee's.

Also on the schedule will be discussions with event promoters and discussions about event scheduling. Fossum and Wilesmith will also be meeting with future event promoters, sponsors and media groups throughout the weekend. This will be a short trip for Fossum who will be back at the IFS Headquarters in California on Tuesday, June 1st as they gear up for the 12th Annual IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Tournament. which has it's first of 5 registration Deadlines next Friday, June 4th.

For bookings, please call Kru Robert Wilesmith on Mobile: (041) 647-1511 or email at ikfaustralia@hotmail.com

NEW ZEALAND
IS NEXT...

IKF/ISCF South Pacific Representative Kru Robert Wilesmith will next be travelling to Auckland New Zealand (4th-8th June) to meet up with MuayThai Kickboxing & MMA Promoters and Representatives there to spread the word about the Fight Sports under the IFS Banner. He is looking for Representatives for both South & North Islands of New Zealand.

"It's a great opportunity to meet & greet the martial arts industry in New Zealand." Says Wilesmith. "At present, MMA has no regulated Sanctioning Body to coordinate the rules, regulations or sanction legitimate Titles there. I want to bring the World's First and Largest Sanctioning Bodies to New Zealand & open up the doors for opportunities for fighters to travel the World to fight the World's best".

In the past, Wilesmith has personally trained & promoted New Zealand legend Hiriwa "Te Man" Te Rangi to many titles, including Comminwealth & Intercontinental, as well as a World Title, beating former Dutch legend Frank Lobman by KO in Invercargill. The invitation is there for any & all Trainers, Fighters, Promoters & fans to attend the New Zealand conference in Auckland. For further inquiries those interested can contact Wilesmith at: 61 41 6471511 (International) (041) 647-1511 (Aust only) or by e-mail at ikfaustralia@hotmail.com

"Lets get New Zealander's fighting around the world, & bring the World's Best to New Zealand to Fight!
Don't forget, 4th to 8th of June in Auckland New Zealand

MONDAY, MAY 24th, 2010, 12:10: PM/PST

IAB Officials To Review Footage From
BADGE VS BADGE
Crowd Incident Today

Later today the IAB Commission Officials will be reviewing video footage of the incident that occurred at the end of the BADGE VS BADGE event at the Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, USA this past Friday night. What the IAB will be looking for is a more clear description as to who may have turned the event from a verbal shouting match between CMF Prison Guards and members of the Oakland Police Department. The IAB has already confirmed at ringside the night of the incident that members of the Oakland Police Department were the ones who instigated the incident after it was clear to everyone their fighter, Casey Johnson of the Oakland Police Department was defeated by Larry Ward, a guard at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville California.

Despite what news agencies have been reporting, here are some facts already known;

1. There were "NO" Punches thrown.
2. This incident DID NOT Shut the event down. This happened after the LAST bout of the night and the event was basically already over.
3. NO CHAIRS were thrown towards the incident. A YouTube video of the incident shows a chair being tossed aside as an individual tried to clear his way towards the action to stop it.
4. This incident was NO FAULT of the event Promoters.
   If anything, the event promoters went above and beyond to assure this event had the proper sanctioning (IAB) and oversight for the rules and regulations (California State Athletic Commission) as well as the security required by the venue.

According to the IAB, the temporary ban placed on the Oakland Police Department had more to do with those members who were in the audience at the event and not necessarily the Oakland Police Department boxers who participated in it. However, if these fighters are going to have fans that "Clearly Instigate" such incidents, than the IAB says they will no longer allow them to participate on IAB Sanctioned events.

The investigation today will determine whether or not the IAB can determine WHO brought the incident to a "Physical" level with a push of another individual. They will also be listening to the comments and other actions surrounding the incident to help make a confirmed decision as to where the blame should be put. In addition, the IAB plans to work with both agencies to confirm names of individuals who ignored announcements to stop and sit down.

"We are handling this incident the exact same way Oakland PD, or any law enforcement agency would do if they were us and had tried to break up the same such incident." Said IAB Commission President Steve Fossum. "What we have here are individuals who ignored authority and acted as their own law, and we plan to pursue this just as they would. Just because they are law enforcement individuals does not mean they are above the law. However, this is how they acted during the incident. If the video shows any kind of physical assault, no matter how light, charges could indeed be filed against them."

Fossum also stated that the IAB is not against Oakland PD saying, "This was an incident where a few bad apples have made their department look bad in the publics eye. This should in no way reflect on the overall integrity of those fine officers and associates of the Oakland police Department. This is why we want to narrow this down to make clear who was involved in this."

He also noted that associates of CMF-Vacaville are not all innocent or ignored in this investigation. "There were quite a few fans and or associates of CMF that kept crowding up at ringside after being told to sit down over and over again. Who knows, if those associated with CMF stayed in their seats, this may have never happened."

The CMF fans and associates had moved from their chairs up to the side of the ring where their boxer Larry Ward's corner was which happened to be the very same side all the Oakland Police Department fans and members were sitting.

Oakland PD had already watched their other two fighters lose in earlier bouts so there was possibly a desired "Redemption" for their fighter Casey Johnson to beat Larry Ward. This too could have been a heated factor leading up to the incident.

Once the video review and discussion is over the IAB hopes to make a more clear determination as to where to move next in the incident. "Our goal is to be able to lift the overall ban on the Oakland Police Department and focus more on the actual individuals involved in the incident." Says Fossum.

A lot of the decision will be based upon how willing both agencies are to help out. "This will not be allowed to be a situation where we simply let the agencies discipline their own." Said Fossum. "I don't know of any law enforcement agency that allows any other group to do as such no matter how important they are. Can you imagine a law enforcement agency telling the leader of a street gang, 'Discipline this guy we caught assaulting this guy...' I mean lets be serious here. Sadly, some of these officers may have to witness what the other side of that badge feels like for their misconduct and failure to respond to the venue authority, that made a lot of fight fans unhappy that night."

The IAB next findings will be posted here soon...