International Heavyweight Battle "Alex Leapai vs Troy Weida"

Alex "Lionheart" Leapai will fight for the 2nd time in 2 months when he takes on American Troy Weida on Thursday 8th December, 2011 at The Arena, Fortitude Valley, Queensland promoted by Leapai's manager-Noel Thornberry.

Leapai dispatched of massive Russian-Evgeny Orlov in October with a massive right uppercut in round 4 putting the giant to sleep. Leapai's 2 previous fights in 2011 have been KO victories over Okello Peter and Jason Barnett with neither fight going past round 3.

39 year old Troy Weida (46-21-2) has fought twice in 2011 after not fighting since 2005 before that. His fights in 2011 have both been against Jerry Simpson recording a pair of 2nd round TKO victories. Although having 70 fights Weida has only fought past 10 rounds twice with the most recent in 2002.

Should Leapai win on Thursday night his manager Noel has been in talks with Danny 'Brixton Bomber' Williams from the UK for him to fight Alex here in Australia.

In the co-feature bout-'Irish Hurricane' Dennis Hogan (6-0-1) will clash with Robert Clarke (0-1-0) over 6x2 minute rounds at Super Middleweight.

On the undercard:

Fellow Australian Heavyweight, Solomon Haumono (17-1-1) will return to the ring for the first time in 2 years when he clashes with New Zealand's, Junior Pati (6-17-0). In Solomon's last bout he defeated Michael Kirby for the OPBF title and will use his bout against Pati to ease back in. Haumono has been sparring Leapai in preparation for the fight.

In the opening bout Japanese young gun Takashi Sugiura (2-0) who now resides in Australia training under Steve Deller will take on Matthew Seden (0-1-0) over 4x2 rounds at Lightweight.

Also on the undercard will be a handful of amateur fights including a corporate bout between Brad Connors and Troy Krane.

For tickets to the night that kicks off at 7.30pm call Noel on 0434 481 138 or pick them up at the door on the night.

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