2012 Australian Amateur Boxing Championships Day 1 Results

Jared Woods (WA) throws an upper-cut at Jackson Woods (TAS) Session 1 36SB-Johnny SILVESTRI (WA) def Joaby STEPHENS (NSW) 10-5 36SB-George PAYNE (VIC) def Tyler BLIZZARD (TAS) 6-2 36SB-Jack BOWEN (VIC) def Yianno PARASCOS (ACT) 6-5 52J-Beth NICOLSON (QLD) def Tiffany TRAVERS (NSW) 18-10 60J-Haylee VERRIER (WA) def Ann Marie KELLY (QLD) 9-2 66J-Caitlin PARKER (WA) def Angel RUSHTON (QLD) 12-5 54E-Cherneka JOHNSON (QLD) def Adriana SMITH (QLD) 57E-Skye NICOLSON (QLD) def Amber WEBB (TAS) 10-7 52E-Jackson WOODS (TAS) def Jared WOODS (WA) 16-4 69E-Joseph NICOLLS (QLD) def Matthew NEWETT (TAS) 8-4 69E-Cameron HAMMOND (NSW) def Liam NICOLSON (QLD) 13-4 69E-Abdul JENZARLI (WA) def Mitchell DAWSON (NSW) 11-11 on countback 69E-Danny...

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Garth Wood Determined to Lose Brawler Tag

The plan is clear for Australian Middleweight, Garth 'From The Hood'  Wood knock over Sam Soliman February 19 in Sydney then earn an IBF world title shot against fellow Australian Middleweight,  Daniel Geale. Wood who is best known for winning 'The Contender Australia' series and knocking out 3 time world champion Anthony Mundine in their first clash before losing in a controversial decision in their second hasn't ruled out a 3rd fight to decide the one win each, "never say never," said Wood. "I'd always be up for it but I don't know the thoughts of their camp." In the lead up to both of the Wood vs Mundine clashes words were spoken between the pair and heated exchanges were beamed onto our television screens. "It was all real," explained Wood. "It was two guys that are really...

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Vic Darchinyan vs Shinsuke Yamanaka Contracts Finalised for WBC Title

Seeking the best possible fights on the planed, former multiple world champion, Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (37-4-1, 27 KOs) has finalized his negotiations to challenge Japan's undefeated WBC bantamweight titlist, Shinsuke Yamanaka (15-0-2, 11 KOs). Promoter Gary Shaw stated, "Contracts have been signed, sealed and delivered. The fight is finalized and will take place in Tokyo, Japan sometime in April. Nothing makes me more proud than having a throwback fighter like Darchinyan, who will take risks and step in the ring with anyone, anywhere. Yamanaka will be defending his belt in his native land so Vic's got to go in there and put it on him. I believe Darchinyan's power punching style will lead him to victory." Darchinyan, an elite fighter in the flyweight and super flyweight divisions went...

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Undefeated Corey McConnell Set to Head South

Corey McConnell undefeated featherweight champ, 5 times Queensland champ and Arafura, Oceania games gold medal winner will leave his home here on the Gold Coast this week and move to Sydney to train for Daniel Geale’s undercard fight on Main Event PPV, March 7 in Tasmania. Corey has been training with long time coach and mentor Greg Walker at Team Phantom in Currumbin and at his home gym Legends Boxing & Fitness in Nerang. After overcoming a broken hand and some personal hurdles recently our 26 year old champ decided to surround himself with positive caring family and friends for support, trained hard and is now ready to make waves once again in the world of boxing. “I’ve never felt so ready to box, the last 6 months have been tuff but as they say what doesn’t kill you only makes you...

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Prazak Defeats Larcinese In US Debut

Having her first fight in the United States after signing with Greg Cohen Promotions, WIBA Super-Featherweight champion, Diana Prazak put on an impressive display of boxing defeating Lucia Larcinese of Canada in a 6 round unanimous decision in New York on Thursday night. In the opening round Prazak with former Women's world champion-Melissa Hernandez shouting instructions from her corner moved forward well leading with her jab causing Larcinese to back up. Round 2 was action packed with both women trading from centre ring in the opening stages before Prazak stepped it up landing with her jabs to take the round. It was a tight affair in round 3 with both boxers coming together numerous times. Larcinese seemed to land the cleaner blows to claim the round. In round 4 Prazak came out working...

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Weights: Prazak 58.3kg vs Larcinese 59.5kg

6x2 Rounds-Super Featherweight Diana Prazak 58.3kg (128.8lbs) vs Lucia Lucinese 59.5kg (131.2lbs) Remember you call watch the full card including Diana's fight from 11.30am Friday January 20th (NSW/VIC time) for just $10 on http://www.aus-boxing.com/live. (PRESS RELEASE) — Aus-Boxing.com are pleased to announce that Di Prazak’s first fight under her new promotion company-Greg Cohen Promotions will be streamed live online as an iPPV in corporation with Go Fight Live PPV. Fans will be able to purchase the fight on www.aus-boxing.com/live as well as on www.gfl.tv from Sunday January 15th for $9.99 with the card taking place on Friday, January 20th starting from 11:30am NSW/VIC/TAS, 10:30am QLD and 8:30am WA. Di’s fight time will be confirmed but is expected to start...

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Chris John Pulls Out Of Joel Brunker Fight Due To 'Betting Purposes'

Joel Brunker has advised Aus-Boxing.com that Chris John's management team has cancelled their fighters bout with the Australian Featherweight which was due to take place at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Casino in Singapore on March 31st, 2012 with the WBA Featherweight title on the line. An agreement had been reached in contract form on the 14th December 2011 and the fight was sanctioned to take place in Singapore. "Negotiations for this bout started about 2 weeks prior to the signing of the contract", said Brunker's manager Angelo Di Carlo. "Joel was already booked to fight on the Daniel Geale undercard but that position has now been lost." Last week Brunker's Di Carlo received a phone call off Chris John's manager who told him that the fight could possibly be cancelled on the basis...

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Katsidis vs McCloskey In The Works For March/April In Belfast

Irish-Boxing.com has revealed that Eddie Hearn has exhausted all world title avenues to no avail and can not get Paul McCloskey a shot at a prestigious belt in March. Hearn is bringing Prizefighter to the Odyssey in late March or early April and will amazingly use the tournament as an undercard for a Paul McCloskey/Michael Katsidis clash. “I spoke to Paul and told him we need a name to keep his profile up and we need a fight soon to keep him rocking. Katisidis is a well know fighter. He is know in Britain and Ireland because of his fights with Kevin Mitchell and Ricky Burns. He likes to go to war. He is the type of opponent that will capture the imagination. We need to keep banging the drum and defeating Katisidis will keep Paul in world title contention,” said Hearn. The heir to the Matchroom...

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Di Prazak's American Debut To Be Streamed On Aus-Boxing & GFL

For immediate release(PRESS RELEASE) -- Aus-Boxing.com are pleased to announce that Di Prazak's first fight under her new promotion company-Greg Cohen Promotions will be streamed live online as an iPPV in corporation with Go Fight Live PPV.Fans will be able to purchase the fight on www.aus-boxing.com/live as well as on www.gfl.tv from Sunday January 15th for $9.99 with the card taking place on Friday, January 20th starting from 11:30am NSW/VIC/TAS, 10:30am QLD and 8:30am WA.Di's fight time will be confirmed but is expected to start at around 1:00pm NSW time. A replay of the fight can be watched from 9am on Saturday January 20th.In a six round female special attraction, Diana Prazak (9-1, 7 KO’s) of Australia will be making her American...

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Shannon O'Connell Talks Turning Pro, Plans For 2012

[caption id="attachment_3048" align="aligncenter" width="576" caption="Shannon O'Connell with her kids. Source: Quest Newspapers"][/caption]28 year old Slacks Creek resident Shannon O'Connell (1-0) first started boxing during 2003 in Adelaide. She hurt her back playing netball and the physio told her to take a year off so Shannon went down to her local gym to keep fit.The career started there when she met Terry Fox who used to race speedway with her dad before he passed away."My dad died when I was only 2. When I started boxing I was determined to make his name proud and believed he was with me every step of the way. I had his initials "KO" on my mouth gaurd and still do.""My mum died just over 4 years ago and that was tough but it just...

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Anthony Mundine Talks Top Rank Meeting, NRL Career & Fighting The Best

Anthony 'The Man' Mundine talks to Ellie Seckbach of ES News Reporting about his Top Rank meeting, Rugby League career and fighting the best Jr Middleweights.Video courtesy of ES News Reporti...

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Billy Dib Talks Top Rank Meeting

IBF Featherweight champion-Billy 'The Kid' Dib talks to ES News Reporter-Elie Seckbach about his meeting with Top Rank and plans for after his March 7 title defense against Eduardo Escobedo as well as the Australian wildlife with Anthony Mundine.Video courtesy of ES News Reporti...

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Smithy's Promotions To Debut March 3 In Toowoomba

For the first time in six years a professional boxing card will be held on the Darling Downs. Brendon Smith yesterday was proud to announce that Smithy’s Promotions will be hosting its first event on March 3 at Rumours International in Toowoomba. This event is brought to you by Sportsbet.com.au, The National Hotel, Toowoomba Truck Spares, Reedy Creek Recycling and Sovereign Property Partners.“It’s the first fight back here in six years. We have been promoting Toowoomba all over the world and now we are very excited to be able to bring back what we have learnt and give a great show with quality fights and fighters on the card” said promoter Brendon Smith.The Card will feature five professional fights including Czar Amonsot who fought a 12 round...

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Lovemore N'dou To Face Van Heerden

After making the decision to keep boxing late in 2011, Lovemore N'dou has announced he will fight against IBO Welterweight champion Chris Van Heerden (17-1-1) of South Africa who is 24 years of age."I haven't fought in Australia since early in 2007 and it's about time," N'dou told The Australian."After I beat Van Heerden, I plan to fight in America against the best, and then I can retire for good. With the likes of Floyd Mayweather Junior, Manny Pacquiao and Victor Ortiz out there it's a very interesting division. I am the first former boxing champion to become a lawyer and now I can become the first lawyer to win a world titl...

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Prazak To Make US Debut, January 19 In New York

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="387" caption="Photo by Werner Kalin"][/caption]WIBA Super Featherweight champion, Diana Prazak (9-1-0) who has just arrived in the States ahead of a years training under the Greg Cohen Promotions banner will fight on January 19 in New York against Lucia Larcinese (4-8-0) over 6 rounds in a none title fight.Australian based manager Adam Wilcox told Aus-Boxing.com, "I'm very happy to get Diana on a show so early in the year, especially one in New York and televised.""Her opponent will prove a really good test and an early indication on what the next year has ahead."The show will be televised on the Fox Sports network in America but will not be shown in Austral...

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Mundine Joins Cameron Dunkin's Stable

[caption id="attachment_868" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="Photo by Peter Mcdermott"][/caption]Ring TV has reported that Anthony 'The Man' Mundine has joined Las Vegas-based manager Cameron Dunkin's stable of fighters.Dunkin also manages the likes of WBC/WBO titleholder Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios, Tim Bradley, Mikey Garcia and Kelly Pavlik,  as well as co-managing unbeaten Australian prospect Paul 'Showtime' Fleming.Dunkin is eying potential fights such as those opposite WBC Middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, WBA Junior Welterweight titleholder Miguel Cotto or WBC Junior Middleweight strapholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez."He's been a great champion. He's 36 years old,...

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Billy Dib To Make Mandatory Defense Against Eduardo Escobedo

[caption id="attachment_2879" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="Billy "The Kid" training with the St George Illawarra Dragons at Win Jubilee."][/caption]Billy Dib has announced that he will make his first mandatory defense of his IBF Featherweight title against Mexican, Eduardo "Canilla" Escobedo (32-3-0) on March 7, 2012 in Tasmania.The fight will form part of an IBF World Title doubleheader with Daniel Geale defending his title against Adama in the main event.On the fight Billy said, "This is a fight that was supposed to happen on two occasions but fell through." "I'm going to knock this guy out!"Escobedo won an IBF title eliminator in July against Joksan Hernandez with a 2nd round knockout to earn himself a world title shot. His biggest...

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