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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Posted in: Alex Leapai,Dennis Hogan,Junior Pati,Matthew Seden,Previews,Robert Clarke,Solomon Haumono,Takashi Sugiura,Troy Weida

Western Alliance 6 "Daniel Dawson vs Virgil Kalakoda"

As a five-time National Boxing Champion and seven-time World Champion Kickboxer, Daniel ‘The Rock’ Dawson is hungrier than ever for a world title in a rematch against South African Virgil Kalakoda in Perth on Friday 9 December.

Vying for the World Boxing Association (WBA) regional belts of the Pan Asian and Pan African Titles, two of Australia’s most currently fierce and competitive fighters will go head-to-head on Western Alliance 6 Show in what promises to be an exciting revenge re-match.

“Successfully winning these two titles would give me status of champion of half of the world and a number five world ranking in the WBA,” says Dawson, whose win would thrust him into the top six among the WBA’s official rankings.

With a clash between the pair back in July, Dawson dominated the first half of the fight with Kalakoda but succumbed to fatigue in the final rounds. His draw with Kalakoda has only steeled his resolve to come back better than ever.

“It’s a very exciting time and stepping stone for me and I am just bursting with happiness and pride to see my dreams and goals coming closer” says Dawson, who has 36 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw to his name.

A victory for Dawson against Kalakoda would also give him the credibility to challenge current World Champions in the USA where he is hoping to secure a fight next year.

“This opportunity is as big as anything Green and Mundine has done in the sport!” declares Dawson. “I have more character, more passion and I have better rapport with the community than either of them.”

In the co-feature bout undefeated Light Heavyweight Andrew Green (7-0-0) will fight the awkward style of Kashif Mumtaz (8-27-1) who was born in Pakistan and now resides in New Zealand. Green is favourite to win but one can't forget the upset Mumtaz caused earlier this year when he stopped Les Sherrington in the first round.

On the undercard:

• Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne 9-0 (8 KO's) will take on Fai Falamoe in a rematch from their WBF Asia Pacific Heavyweight title fight in September where Browne won with a 5th round knockout. No titles will be on the line this time with the bout over 6 rounds instead of the scheduled 10 last time.


• Luke Sharp (2-0-0) will clash with John Argus (1-0-0) over 4 rounds at Super Middleweight.


• In the opening fight Wes Capper will make his debut against Daniel Roy Maxwell who is also in his first professional fight. The bout will be over 4 rounds at Middleweight.

The fights will be held at the WA Italian Club, 219 Fitzgerald St. Perth on Friday 9 December. Doors open at 6pm with six professional boxing bouts starting at 7pm. To purchase tickets, contact CDL Boxing Promotions on 0422 787 445 or visit www.cdlboxing.com.au.

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Posted in: Andrew Green,Daniel Dawson,Daniel Roy Maxwell,Fai Falamoe,featured,John Argus,Kashif Mumtaz,Lucas Browne,Luke Sharp,Previews,Ty Colman,Virgil Kalakoda,Wes Capper