Brick City Boxing

By: Jim Amato

Gary Todd loves boxing. The veteran Scot writer who now resides in Australia pours out his passion in his new book,"Workouts From Boxing's Greatest Champs II". Gary met and talked to over thirty fine boxers. From my hero Roberto Duran to today's mega stars like Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

There are brief bio's on each boxer's illustrious career and then Gary talks to them about their unique and diversified training and eating habits. Reading this book is like taking a course in Boxing Training 101. You can find out how greats like Mike Tyson, Tommy Hearns and the late Diego Corrales prepared to do battle on the world stage. How each champion ensured themselves to be fit and ready for the contest at hand.
This is a can't miss book for the die hard or casual boxing fan. Do you want to train like a fighter ? Much of what you need to know is between the covers of this book. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Now on sale. Features the workouts of great champions "Iron" Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and more!

Sundance has announced that all general admission tickets for tonight's premiere are no longer available, but the City has arranged to air the premiere of the Sundance five-part documentary mini-series "Brick City" tonight at the following restaurants:

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To be released on DVD tomorrow

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The film also features undefeated contender Yuri Foreman as a featured fighter in the film. Yuri will be fighting Daniel Santos for WBA 154 pound title in Vegas on the Pazquiao v. Cotto card on Nov. 14th.

“A WINNER!”
– A.O. SCOTT, THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Star in the Mind-Bending Thriller

HARDWIRED

Arriving on DVD on November 3, 2009
Special Features Include a Making-of Featurette

Culver City, Calif. (August 24, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is delivering a mind-blowing experience with the release of Hardwired coming to DVD on November 3, 2009 for the SRP of $24.96. Academy Award® winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Best Supporting Actor, Jerry McGuire 1996, American Gangster) Michael Ironside (Terminator Salvation) and Val Kilmer (Felon, Déjà vu) star in this explosive futuristic thriller where it’s a race against time as a man becomes the unwitting target of a dangerous corporation hell-bent on controlling mankind through mind manipulation. From the co-producer of American Psycho, Ernie Barbarash, this film also stars Lance Henriksen (Screamers: The Hunting, AVP: Alien vs. Predator). Special features include a making-of featurette.

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"A movie that’s a contender. A powerful voice that
brings perspective to an unusual life story”
– Richard Corliss, Time

“Gripping and enthralling.”
– Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

“One of the best movies of any kind so far this year.” –

-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A No Holds Barred Look at Boxing Legend Mike Tyson, in His Own Words, from Writer/Director James Toback

CULVER CITY, CALIF.– Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)1, who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

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Program Details

A heavyweight boxer is released after eight years in prison and takes a job at the Philadelphia gym where he once sparred, connecting with a teenage boy bullied by his classmates and alcoholic father. Tony Luke Jr. and Paul Orrantia star in this inspiring sports drama with William Forsythe, Tony Danza Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Leo Loiacono.

Rating
TV14
Duration
90 Mins
Showtime Advisories
Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content
Audio Format
Stereo / CC

Ways to Watch
On Showtime
08/03/09 at 2:30 PMFewer AiringsOn Showtime Too
08/04/09 at 12:30 PM
On Showtime Showcase
08/06/09 at 4:45 PM
On Showtime
08/11/09 at 3:30 AM
On Showtime Too
08/14/09 at 2:35 PM

http://www.sonypictures.com/sphe/tyson/tyson_dvdtrailer_mov.mov

CULVER CITY, CALIF.– Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)[i], who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

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CULVER CITY, CALIF. – Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)[i], who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

Tyson’s bonus features include a new featurette “A Day in the Life” with Toback, red carpet premiere footage and commentary. The Sony Pictures Classics film will be available on DVD for $28.96 SRP, while the Blu-ray High-Def version will sell for $39.95 SRP.

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Book Review
Heavyweight Armageddon: The Tyson-Lewis Championship Battle takes an inside look into one of the biggest money fights in boxing history - the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson battle for the World Heavyweight Championship in Memphis in 2002. Loaded with inside information, interviews, little-known anecdotes and much,much more, this book tells the full story about how the fight built up for almost two decades and, in the end, how the force of good ultimately overcame and conquered the threat of evil.

Teaneck, NJ ----- Boxing journalist Mark Scoop Malinowski is proud to announce the publication of his first book, Heavyweight Armageddon: The Tyson-Lewis Championship Battle ($14.99, 221-pages, available at BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon.com and other online booksellers).

EIGHTEEN YEARS after they first boxed together as teens, noted trainer Cus D'Amato's prophecy came true - Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis waged fistic war in Memphis in 2002 in a colossal $110 million showdown for the most prestigious title in all of sport.

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Brickcityboxing has been informed that Brick City Boxing Team member and former heavyweight contender, Leo "The Italain Lionsheart" Loiacono will be hitting the big screen in a matter of weeks. Loiacono, who retired with a professional record of 16-4, 13 KO's new film will premiere on March 27 in the fighting city of Philidelphia.

The highly anticipated boxing film, "The Nail", The story of Joey Nardone, in which Leo is featured alongside Tony Danza, William Forsythe and many other top notch actors is a film that has captured the hearts and imagination of many who have seen it already.

Leo was very excited to have the opportunity to with another former professional boxer, who used to be known as "Tough" Tony Danza, 9-3, 9 KO's. Stay tuned to Brickcityboxing.com for further information on the film as it becomes available. Leo acknowledged, "I'd like to thank my agent , Danny Serratelli and my team www.Brickcityboxing.com and I'd like to thank Doghouseboxing.com and all my fans who have stuck with me through thick and thin for their continued support as well."

Danza in his fighting days

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For inquirees regarding sponsorships, endorsements, or special appearances, please contact 973-425-7979, The Law Offices of Dan Serratelli or thefightlawyer@gmail.com

AUTHOR; John D. Wright

THIS was a great book! When I received it I had heard of Charles "Bud" Taylor. I knew he was in the Hall Of Fame but he was a fighter from the past. I really knew little about him. I know better now thanks to author John D. Wright. John's labor of love brought to light a career forgotten. A career that should be remembered. Bud Taylor was a hell of fighter. He was a hell of a man too and Mr.Wright covers all the bases.

The names on Bud Taylor's record are impressive to say the least. Just a sample...How about Memphis Pal Moore, Pancho Villa, Charley Phil Rosenberg, Carl Tremaine, Bushy Callahan, Jimmy McLarnin, Tony Canzoneri, Al Singer, Fidel La Barba and Battling Battalino. Need I say more ? This man could fight ! After reviewing Bud's record I have no doubt that Mr. Taylor is where he belongs...In the Hall Of Fame.

In this book though John D.Wright covers much more then Taylor's ring accomplishments. He told a story of a man, Bud Taylor.The good, bad and the tragic. This is an outstanding story and a great read. I highly recommend this book. One of the best I've read in years.

To order this book go to;

www.budboxer.com

The price is $20.00

It is well worth it !

Book Review
By: Jim Amato

Author: Christian Giudice

Roberto Duran is my favorite fighter of all time. Because of this fact I thought I may be a little bias in my opinion of the book " Hands Of Stone ". Would I over rate it because the subject was Duran or would I be too harsh and expect too much? All I know is when it hit the shelf, I had to have it. Although time is not a luxury for me these days I was going to make time to read this book. I'm glad I did.

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Screenings to include panel discussions with stars of the documentaries, New Jersey Athletic Control Board Counsel Nick Lembo, Pa. Boxing Commissioner Greg Sirb, and others

PHILADELPHIA (October 12, 2008) – Organizers of the inaugural U.S. Sports Film Festival today announced that a special part of the Saturday, October 25 schedule of events will include a track dedicated to boxing and MMA documentaries, with a panel discussion to follow each of the films. The complete four-day event is taking place in Philadelphia from October 23-26.

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PHILADELPHIA (October 8, 2008) – Organizers of the inaugural U.S. Sports Film Festival today announced the complete schedule of events that will comprise the four-day event taking place in Philadelphia from October 23-26.

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Visit the website to view the trailer and more information
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/felon/
NOW IN THEATERS
Coming soon on DVD

Val Kilmer, Stephen Dorff and Director Waugh

By: Danny Serratelli
A groundbreaking new film that exposes the flaws of the countries penal system, the realities of prison life as well as groundbreaking fight scenes. In addition to a learning experience the film features fight scenes unlike anything ever done before on film. According to Dorff, who was a participant in many fight scenes in the film, the fights were not choreographed like they are in other films and often turned into practically real fights. Several mixed martial arts competitors were featured in the film including Mike Seal and Joey Villasenor as well as several fighters, who have trained at Georges St. Pierre’s gym in New Mexico.

(Synopsis) Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff) lives a modest but comfortable life with a young family, a fledgling business and a promising future ahead. But in an instant, his life, and that of everyone he loves is threatened and possibly gone forever when he’s convicted of killing a man while protecting his fiancée, Laura (Marisol Nichols) and their three year old son. In just 24 hours, the unimaginable conditions of a new world order begin to take hold. Violence is the answer to everything and, even for Laura, what it means to fight for your life - alone - becomes all too real.

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Culver City, CA (July 7, 2008) –Academy Award®-nominated writer/director David Mamet (1998, Best Adapted Screenplay, Wag the Dog; 1983, Best Adapted Screenplay, The Verdict) explores the fascinating world of martial arts in his latest film Redbelt. This Sony Pictures Classics film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor (American Gangster, Children of Men), Emily Mortimer (Lars and the Real Girl, Match Point), Alice Braga (I Am Legend, City of God), Tim Allen (Wild Hogs, TV’s “Home Improvement”), Joe Mantegna (The Godfather Part III), Rodrigo Santoro (300, Love Actually), Academy Award® nominee David Paymer (1993, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Mr. Saturday Night; Ocean’s Thirteen) and Ricky Jay (The Prestige, State and Main), will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 26, 2008 at an SLP of $38.96 for Blu-ray High-Def and $27.96 for DVD. Special features on the Blu-ray and DVD will include several behind-the-scenes featurettes, interviews, and a rare commentary track with director/writer David Mamet and UFC Champion Randy Couture.

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Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff) lives a modest but comfortable life with a young family, a fledgling business and a promising future ahead. But in an instant, his life, and that of everyone he loves is threatened and possibly gone forever when he’s convicted of killing a man while protecting his fiancée, Laura (Marisol Nichols) and their three year old son. In just 24 hours, the unimaginable conditions of a new world order begin to take hold. Violence is the answer to everything and, even for Laura, what it means to fight for your life - alone - becomes all too real.

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By: Jim Amato
This 2008 boxing movie is what I call a " sleeper ". The cast is headed by veteran actor Danny Glover who plays George Carvery. George is a former trainer whose son is beaten up outside the ring and left permanently disabled. The young man accused of this crime is Donnie Rose ( played by Rossif Sutherland ). Rose served nine years in prison for the crime but upon being released he is challenged to a boxing match by prospect Ossie Paris ( played by Flex Alexander ) , a friend of the Carvery family. This is the perfect revenge setting George and his distraught wife but the plot takes some interesting twists and turns.

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Newark, N.J. (Tuesday, May 20, 2008) - New Jersey Ironmen public address announcer, Ed Kalegi, has been selected to perform vocal roles in two movies set to debut later this year. Kalegi will provide his voice in the upcoming baseball motion picture Sugar and the animated film The Champion.

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By: Jim Amato

I started following boxing with the emergence of Cassius Clay in the early 1960's. Whether you liked Clay or not he must be given credit for revamping the business of boxing. He was to boxing what the Beatles were to music. Clay who would later become Muhammad Ali changed the face of the sport.

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By: Jim Amato

There have been so many wonderful boxing movies that have graced the big screen over the decades. It was very difficult to decide what my favorite pugilistic film was. After much thought I decided on the 1942 production of " Gentleman Jim ".

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By: Jim Amato

Since this is the holiday season you may have some time off of work to relax and watch a few movies. There are several classic boxing movies that are available at your local video store to fill a void left by a lack of live boxing action.

I'm going to list some of my favorites that you may find entertaining. "Gentleman Jim", the story of James J.Corbett is my personal favorite. Errol Flynn is great as Corbett and Ward Bond is even better as John L.Sullivan.Next up would be Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano in "Somebody Up There Likes Me".Then Robert DeNiro in the story of Jake LaMotta titled "Raging Bull".

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RESURRECTING THE CHAMP

Samuel L. Jackson And Josh Hartnett Lead An All-Star Cast In A Powerful Story About Fathers and Sons, Personal Responsibility And Redemption,
Returning To The Ring On DVD April 1st.

“Samuel L. Jackson knocks out a championship performance in this gritty, uplifting tale.”

--The Hollywood Reporter
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – When a struggling sports writer with dreams of big-time stories rescues a homeless man from an attack by a gang of street thugs, he unwittingly finds himself with a one-time boxing legend believed to be dead, in Resurrecting The Champ, arriving on DVD April 1st from Fox Home Entertainment. Discovering Bob “The Champ” Satterfield is actually alive could be the story of a lifetime and the title shot the young journalist has been waiting for. What begins as an opportunity to bring back to life the memory of a boxing great turns into an incredible journey and a chance for the ambitious reporter to examine his own life and relationship with his family.

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By: Danny Serratelli

Bill Coleman, a Marine Corps veteran who worked in the computer field for 20 years and established a successful career and a comfortable life for himself and his family still felt he had some unfinished business. Coleman embarked on a journey and he eloquently takes you through it with him in his book, "Million Dollar Maybe". Coleman's transition from corporate vice president to professional boxer at age 40 is highly recommended.

The following is the introduction and a chapter personally selected by author Bill Coleman to preview exclusively on Brickcityboxing.com.

For an autographed copy of the book please contact Bill direct at hometowndecisions@earthlink.net. At $20 plus $5.00 shipping and handling the Brickcityboxing Team guarantees you will get a lot of bang for your buck.

Introduction
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

- Henry David Thoreau

Everybody has a dream of some sort, but few people are fortunate enough to be provided an opportunity to devote their energies to pursuing it. Whether your dream is boxing or ballet is irrelevant to whether or not you’ll be interested in my story, because it’s not about boxing, it’s about dreams.

When I began writing this book I assumed it would be an insider’s view of professional boxing. To be sure, that element exists, but the boxing is just a lively background to the actual story, which is an insider’s view of somebody who decides to “advance confidently in the direction of his dreams.”

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Film Review

By: Christopher Roche

Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank

Back in the 1980’s, the State of New Jersey’s slogan was: “New Jersey and You, Perfect Together”. That slogan can also be applied to the marriage of boxing and film. There is no other sport that lends itself so gracefully to the silver screen, and that is one reason why I attended the premiere of Magic Man, a documentary starring Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi, at the Hoboken International Film Festival.

Last night Hoboken, NJ, which is a favorite destination for brickcityboxing.com, hosted renowned boxer Malignaggi and promoter/producer Lou DiBella for the initial screening of their collaborative documentary film. Malignaggi is an intriguing and charismatic subject, and the film captures highlights of his career leading up to and including his epic battle with Miguel Cotto. In between the boxing highlights, there are sprinklings of sidebars with Malignaggi sitting on his front stoop in Brooklyn, NY, as well as behind the scenes action from press conferences, nights on the town, doctor visits, training sessions and dressing room footage from after the Cotto fight.

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