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Monday, 23 January 2012

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 ambitious and there was a lot on the line." "We haven't spoken since, maybe we will speak again at the press conference for the decider."

Wood split with one of Australia's best trainers-Billy Hussein late in 2011 and made the hour trip north to train with Joel Keegan at the Umina PCYC, which he told Aus-Boxing was his own decision. "At 33 I believe I am still capable of learning the sweet science."

"I have been tagged just as a brawler and after moving to Joel Keegan I believe he is developing me into a more complete boxer."  Wood explains that his brawler instincts came from his days as a youth when he learned to fight on the street. "I learnt to fight from a young age on the street and it's always handy to have it in your back pocket."

"As I have mentioned I am always developing my craft as does any professional athlete. I can assure you that when someone jumps into the ring with me they don't know what to expect. I have only had 12 professional fights and in a further 5 fights my style would have only been further developed."

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

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 of 'betting purposes' as the venue wanted to see an Asian boxer in the other corner to secure the highest possible returns with regards to betting.

At 10.05am on Thursday January 17, 2012-Di Carlo received a call from Chris John's management team to say that this fight had indeed been cancelled and that a new date would possibly be scheduled for Joel in the future.

Di Carlo told Aus-Boxing that it was initially John's management that approached the Australian for the fight.

In an interview with Aus-Boxing Brunker said, "It is totally unprofessional and disrespectful to entice me out of other arrangements, agree to the term and conditions of the contract and after I sign on the dotted line a month later tell me the fights off."

"This move by John's management has caused me to miss out on a spot I had for the upcoming Daniel Geale undercard, which I was prepared to do under the obligations of the contract we both agreed upon in December 2011."

"It is back to the drawing board for us. I have lost out on so many opportunities from other promotions so I could commit myself to the Chris John fight. We will continue to chase the hard fights in our quest for a world title shot."

The author can be reached for comments or replies by emailing us at ausboxing@gmail.com.

Friday, 13 January 2012

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 throne has already began talks with team Katsidis and claims inaugural Prizefighter winner Martin Rogan is on board to fight in a Heavyweight Prizefighter the Internationals.

Katsidis lost to Ricky Burns in his last fight and ended his long time relationship with coach and manager Brendon Smith before moving to the States.

More news about this matchup will be known over the coming weeks.

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Shannon O'Connell Talks Turning Pro, Plans For 2012

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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 made me stronger and more determined to succeed."

With women's boxing being brought into the Olympics for the first time it would have been a good chance for O'Connell to claim a gold medal but she made the decision to turn pro in December of 2011 where she stopped Kelly O'Doherty in round 2. She tells Aus-Boxing, "My decision to turn professional was a hard one and one that I guess I should have made a little earlier."

"I had done a lot of travelling last year with boxing which was amazing and I learnt alot and became a better boxer for it but I missed my kids like crazy every time. Leading up to the Olympics there is going to be a lot more travel involved for months at a time and I just couldn't do that to my kids."

"My son starts year 1 this year and I want to be there for him through it. I also became a single mum last year and am trying to work two jobs plus train and I wasn't enjoying it anymore. I put too much preassure and expectation on myself."

A state title shot awaits Shannon in 2012 who will fight for the QLD title on March 2, "In 2012 I plan on getting as many fights in as I can. I already have a QLD title lined up for March 2 and then another fight only a couple of weeks later."

"I want to be the best and go the right way about getting there. I want to be remembered for being a boxer with skill, style and heart however I will take my time to get there and not rush into things that I am not ready for."

The majority of female boxers have trouble being matched in Australia with a lack of opponents but since turning pro this has been quite the opposite for O'Connell, "As funny as it sounds there is actually more girls around in my weight in the pro's than the amateurs. I was always giving away weight or having to travel to get a fight as an amateur. "

O'Connell would like to thank her sponsor BioFlex Supps for their support and for any sponsorship requests please contact her direct or phone coach Chris McCullen on 0411 308 807.

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 Reporting.

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 Reporting.

Smithy's Promotions To Debut March 3 In Toowoomba

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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 war with Michael Katsidis in a world title fight in Las Vegas. The fight won fight of the year in USA.

“I told Brendon that he will not regret putting me on the card because I’m going to give an exciting fight on March 3” said Amonsot.

Also fighting on the Night is current Australian Junior Welter weight champion “The Assassin” Jack Asis.

“I’m looking forward to fighting in Toowoomba I am training very hard and want to give an exciting fight for the Toowoomba fans,” Asis said. Asis is on a winning streak after knocking out his last three opponents who include two former Australian Champions and the number 1 ranked featherweight in the USA in his last outing.

Toowoomba’s own Brayd “The Great White” Smith will be having his second professional fight, coming off a first round knockout win on the Gold Coast in August last year.

“It’s very exciting to be able fight in my hometown and show the people that support me and have helped me so much over the years here what I have learnt and what I can do in the ring” said Braydon Smith.

Making his professional debut is another Toowoomba fighter “Iron” Will Young.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to fight in my hometown, something I didn’t get the chance to do as an amateur and I am looking forward to making an impression in the pro ranks,” Young said.

Tickets went on sale yesterday and are available at Smithy’s Gym as well as the National Hotel in Toowoomba.

There are only 1000 tickets available and they are expected to sell fast priced at $75 for ringside and $45 for general seating.

“Toowoomba has had a tough 12 months since the floods last year so we have tried to price the tickets to make them very affordable for everyone”. Said Promoter Brendon Smith.

For more information or interviews contact Brendon Smith on 0418 800 878.

Thursday, 5 January 2012

Mundine Joins Cameron Dunkin's Stable

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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, but he's still an outstanding fighter, and there's great fights out there for him," said Dunkin.

In Mundine's last fight he breezed past Saul Alvarez's brother-Rigoberto Alvarez in a 12 round decision to claim the interim WBA belt.

Sunday, 1 January 2012

Billy Dib To Make Mandatory Defense Against Eduardo Escobedo

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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 fight came against Daniel Ponce de Leon in December 2007 for the WBO Super Bantamweight title where he lost in a 12 round decision. Apart from that Eduardo has held the WBC Silver Super Featherweight title and most recently the IBF Latino Featherweight title.

The card which also features Kali Meehan is expected to be shown on Main Event PPV.

Friday, 23 December 2011

Jeff Fenech Needs To Move On

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As a boxing fan, Australians used to love watching Jeff Fenech in the ring.

So why does Fenech keep losing fans outside the ring?

Maybe because the Triple World Champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer continues to infuriate fans by making foolish comments and is constantly contradicting himself to the point where talkback radio callers ask radio stations why they keep putting him on air.

It all seems to stem back from his split from former charge and Three Time World Champion Danny Green.

While Green has always refused to get drawn into any of Fenech’s bitter comments, Fenech has always seemed to find his way on to the airwaves to only say negative and unwarranted statements about Green.

The most recent outburst came after Green’s gallant performance last month against WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk.

While rival Anthony Mundine praised Green after the great fight, Fenech said that he expects “Green not to retire, but do what Anthony Mundine does and take on lesser opponents he knows he can beat in future for Chicken Feed and just be happy to make more money”

Fenech said he was sure Green would not retire, because he was too money hungry to retire.

“He won’t retire until he has milked more money out of his fans”

“To be honest I don’t really care what Danny Green does” Fenech said.

So why does the "Marrickville Mauler" keep making negative comments about Green then??

Fenech defended his actions as retribution for all the times Green spoke about him behind his back.

When has Green ever spoke about Fenech behind his back? “The story about me and Danny Green will one day come out," Fenech said.

“I can’t wait til the truth comes out about why Danny Green and I split and it was nothing to do about money it was just about being loyal and loyalty and that is the main thing I have tried to put in my life.”

But the story is already out is it not?? Green Machine Boxing has stated in the past, “Jeff left Danny to pursue Mike Tyson’s last tilt at Heavyweight Glory”, something Green never begrudged him for. Green even said to Fenech that he has to do what he believes is best for his family and “We all know Mike Tyson made more money than anyone as a professional boxer”.

In June 2008, Fenech at age 43 and after a 12 year layoff fought a 50 year old Azumah Nelson for a third time in what was built up as the “Grudge match of the Century”.

Fenech has contradicted himself many times on Talkback Radio as listeners are continuing to point out.

In the lead up to the Danny Green vs BJ Flores fight in November 2010, Fenech went on Talkback Radio and criticised Green for choosing an undefeated BJ Flores as an easy opponent and said Green would stop him in about 3 rounds. Fenech also questioned why Flores would wear Green Machine Boxing Gloves for the fight. Many of Green’s opponents wore Green Machine Boxing gloves when Fenech was Greens trainer so why was this a problem when he is not his trainer?

Furthermore on Jeff Fenech fight nights, boxers wear Fenech gloves and Fenech does not promote all of those fighters, so what’s the difference?

The then undefeated 30 year old Flores turned out to be a very good opponent and a tough fight for Green. Green won the Cruiserweight Title fight via 12 round unanimous decision. Green is still the only loss on the record of Flores.

In May 2011, Fenech also took the opportunity to be critical of the promotion of Green and Five Time World Champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver. Fenech stated that during his career he never wanted to see the man he would be fighting before any of his fights and that Green and Tarver were acting like best friends on the Australian Promotional Tour.

Green and Tarver were nothing but professional in the lead up to their fight in July and the tour was a fantastic way to promote their fight which attracted plenty of interest. Fenech’s comments also sounded very silly as fighters have been going on promotional trails to promote fights for many years, for example Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier back in the 70’s.

Fenech had stated that Green should face a real challenge in his fighter Adam Forsyth. Forsyth later struggled in defeating journeyman Oscar Siale via point’s decision in June 2011 over 8 rounds.

Fenech in the past was a staunch opponent of Women's Boxing, however in early 2011 Fenech sought out and became the trainer for former WBO Female Lightweight Champion Erin McGowan.

"Early on I was dead against women boxing. I didn't want to be a part of it," Fenech said,

"I heard a lot about Erin and I did something I don't usually do and I got my children to put me on YouTube and I watched her in a couple of her bouts".

Fenech was in the corner for McGowan's six round exhibition bout in June and stated that he wanted to take McGowan to the US, talk to the big promoters and get her the big fights as he believes she is the best female fighter in the world. Fenech is no longer McGowan’s trainer.

Three Division World Champion Vic Darchinyan, former Contender winner Sakio Bika, current IBF World Middleweight Champion Daniel Geale, Former Contender Australia cast member Victor Oganov along with Danny Green are among many fighters that Fenech no longer trains or manages.

But in the biggest turnaround yet, Fenech will now try to assist arch enemy Anthony “The Man” Mundine

Fenech and Mundine have traded insults and verbal abuse from opposite corners for years.

Tony Mundine, father of Anthony had also previously said in the past "If Jeff Fenech attempts to come to my boy's fight, I will ensure that some of my henchmen march him straight out the door”

"Jeff, you are not welcome, nor is anyone associated with you, and if my heavies don't take care of you, I certainly will." Tony Mundine said.

Fenech has also said of Anthony Mundine in the past: "His idol is Muhammad Ali but all they have in common is the big mouth."

The career of Danny Green has gone from strength to strength since the split from Fenech in 2005, with the “Green Machine” winning the WBA World Light Heavyweight title in 2007 and the IBO World Cruiserweight title in 2009.

Perhaps it is more than about time Fenech moved on and stopped being bitter about the success he left behind when he left Danny Green.

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Graf Outclasses Thai Opponent To Claim WBU & WBF Women's Titles


Wollongong based-Alesia Graf has claimed the WBU and WBF Women's Super Bantamweight titles with a 5th round TKO victory over Thai, Jubjang Lookmakarmwan at the Fraternity Club in Wollongong overnight.

Graf didn't drop a round in a fight where she simply outclassed her opponent, delivering a range of combinations.

After the fight promoter and Graf's trainer-Lee Murray told ABC local, "She's in the driver's seat now - she has the power to approach people and not wait for people to approach her."

In the co-feature bout Alex Ahtong stopped Sydney-based Ariel Omongos at 2:55 of the second round in their scheduled 6 round Welterweight clash.

In the opening professional fight-Brad Veigel recorded a 4 round unanimous points decision win over Jacques Hendrisson with the judges scoring it (40-36, 40-36, 39-37).

On the amateur card, Wollongong’s Michael Aaty won on a split points decision over Warrawong’s Jake Jackson in their 60kg contest.

Watch Graf vs Lookmakarmwan in full below:

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Mundine Wants Chavez Jnr, Followed By Wlodarczyk

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Jamie Pandaram of The Daily Telegraph has reported that Anthony "The Man" Mundine is after a fight with WBC Middleweight champion-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (44-0-1) in just 6 weeks time.

With the help of Jeff Fenech who was present at the WBC Convention last week,  Mundine hopes to lure the undefeated champion into a fight on February 4 in Texas.

"I believe Chavez is the best out there among the current crop of young champions, he is a complete fighter already," said Mundine.

At the Convention the WBC ordered Chavez Jr to fight WBC diamond beltholder Sergio ‘Maravilla’ Martinez. Representatives of  Martinez urged the WBC to stop overprotecting the Mexican fighter and order this Chavez-Martinez. “Chavez Jr. still has not faced any good fighter to this day I do not see any chance for him to win,” said Martinez.

Mundine has been campaigning to fight WBA Junior Middleweight champion Austin Trout but realises that to make his name in the lucrative and influential American market, a fight against Chavez Jr will garner far more profile. "Trout is a good young champion ... but Chavez is a star, he is a far better all-round fighter," Mundine said.

Mundine's blueprint also mentioned his urge to fight WBC Cruiserweight champion-Krzysztof Wlodarczyk who knocked out Danny Green in his last fight.  "On his best day he can't beat me," Mundine said. "He couldn't hit me with a handful of rice."

If this latter fight was to happen Mundine would be giving away 14kg in weight providing he weighed in at 76kg which would be the greatest weight concession in a title bout.

More information should be known in the coming days. To read the full article click here.

Sunday, 18 December 2011

Di Prazak To Live And Train In States

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WIBA Super Featherweight champion-Di Prazak has been offered to live and train in America.

Di leaves early January to become a full-time boxer and to cement her position as one of the world's elite female fighters.

Her team at Boxing Fit Gym in Melbourne will over see everything and manage her from Australia.

Coach Mick Hargraves said, "She will learn so much over there and will get lots of sparring which she lacks over here."

Final agreements and contracts are not in place as yet.

Saturday, 17 December 2011

Yao Yi Ma Stops Singh In Fiji

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Report courtesy of Arin Kumar/Fiji Times

Australian-based Taiwanese boxer Yao Yi Ma won against Indian opponent Pradeep Singh after the referee stopped the contest in the eighth round in the main event of the Toe to Toe Boxing Promotions fight night at Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji.

Singh's corner threw in the towel a minute and 32 seconds into the round after the Indian Warrior, who is also based in Australia, was left staggering following a combination by Ma to Singh's head and body against the ropes. Singh's corner threw in the towel before the boxer could hit the floor as the referee stopped the contest.

After the match, Ma said he was confident of a victory from the very start. "I knew I could take him and I just did in there what my trainers taught me and I thank George Reno and Alex Wymarra. I have the best team in the world," he said. "During the match, I capitalised when I realised he was tired and fading and I was tired too but I kept on going. "As for future fights, I think I will have to go and defend my light middleweight IBF Pan Pacific title in Korea," Ma said.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Kirby To Defend Aussie Title Against 'Big Daddy'

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Australian Heavyweight champion "The Iron Rhino" Michael Kirby will fight former MMA champion-Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne now 10-0 in boxing in the first defense of his Aussie title.

Kirby won the belt on the Gold Coast in October against three-time Heavyweight champion Colin Wilson and will head to England providing he is successful against Browne.

The fight will take place February 17th 2011 on the Gold Coast and will be shown live nationally on Fox Sports.

Sunday, 11 December 2011

Lovemore Ndou To Fight On, Eyes World Title


Australian boxer, Lovemore Ndou (48-13-2) today announced through his Facebook account that he will fight on and eyes a shot at a world title by May, 2012.

His last fight was a tough 12 round loss to Kell Brook in June which took place in the United Kingdom. He was due to face Michael Katsidis is a dream all Australian matchup in November of 2011 but Katsidis decided to go after Ricky Burns in England.

Here is Ndou's statement:

"I promised I would make an announcement about my future in boxing today. Well it took me six months to make this decision. After serious thoughts, discussions and considerations with my family I have finally made that decision."

"I seriously enjoy my law career and I have already won two world titles in two weight classes. I don't have to fight anymore to make a living. I have a beautiful family who loves me dearly and are very understanding. However fighting is in my blood. I'm a born fighter. I have missed it so much in the last six months time."

"I feel if I have to walk away now it will live to haunt me. I still have unfinished business in this sport. SO YES I WILL CONTINUE FIGHTING. First fight in February, then a world title fight in April or May. I might even go back down to the Jnr Welterweight division as I'm currently weighing 64kg. Merry Xmas to all. God bless!"

Friday, 9 December 2011

Dawson Comes Home Strong To Outpoint Kalakoda


By Brett Bonetti

Former two time world title challenger Daniel “The Rock” Dawson (37-3 -1, 24 KOs) defeated a game Virgil Kalakoda (25-7-3) from South Africa via majority decision to claim the PABA & Pan African Middleweight Titles at the WA Italian Club, North Perth tonight.

Dawson and Kalakoda fought to an entertaining draw in July this year and Dawson was determined to be victorious this time round.

In a tough fight to score, Dawson started the fight well and took majority of the early rounds landing the cleaner blows.

But in Round 7, Kalakoda hurt Dawson with a good body shot to get himself back in the fight as Dawson seemed to be tiring.

Dawson who is trained by Bobby Mayne, author of “The Art of Boxing” urged his fighter to dig deep as Dawson managed to find something extra as he took Rounds 8 & 9 by moving well around the ring landing cleaner shots while making Kalakoda miss.

Similar to the first fight, Kalakoda finished strong and took the last 3 Rounds of the fight. Scores after 12 exciting rounds were 115-113, 115-112 Dawson and 114-114.

A very happy Dawson thanked his team and supporters and looks forward to his next opportunity. Two names that were mentioned as possible future opponents after the fight were Anthony “The Man” Mundine and current WBA World Light Middleweight Champion Austin Trout.

When asked about a possible trilogy with Kalakoda after fighting 24 rounds with him this year, Dawson said that he had learned this was Kalakoda’s last fight and wished him all the best and thanked him for a great fight.

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In other action, Heavyweight KO artist Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne (10-0, 9 KO’s) stopped late sub Alipate Liavaa (4-10) at 1:51 of Round 1.

Exciting Super Middleweight prospect Luke Sharp (3-0) lived up to the hype with a very impressive 2nd Round TKO victory over John Argus (1-1). After the fight Sharp said there is a possibilty he could move down to the Middleweight division in the future.

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Light Heavyweight Andrew Green (8-0, 5 KO’s) scored a points decision victory over Kashif Mumtaz (8-27-1) in a scrappy contest in what at times resembled an MMA match. Mumtaz kept the crowd entertained by poking his tongue out several times at Green during the fight and even used the “Crane Technique” pose from the Karate Kid movie in the middle of the ring in round 4. Scores after 6 rounds were 60-54, 60-54 and 59-55.

In the opening fight of the night Wes Capper defeated Daniel Roy Maxwell by unanimous decision with scores 40-36 on all cards.

In attendance tonight was Former WBO Female Lightweight Champion Erin McGowan who was interviewed in the ring. McGowan is hoping to bring WBC Light Welterweight Female champion Monica Silvina Acosta to Perth for a rematch for the title after McGowan was robbed of the title after being on the wrong end of a shocking judge’s decision in Argentina in August this year.

Leapai Disposes Of Weida In One

The Arena in Fortitude Valley Brisbane, Queensland played host to 3 pro and 3 amateur events on Thursday the 8th of December. The night featured 2 international Heavyweight contests and an international Lightweight bout, and marked the return of former League star and hot boxing prospect Soloman Huomano.

The night began with 3 Amateur fights, while the crowd began to roll in to get ready to watch Australia’s biggest punchers go head to head. Anthony Mundine and his entourage were present and it really was great to see Mundine support the smaller show.

The Main event featured arguably the hardest punching Heavyweight on these shores when Alex Leapai now (25-3-3) faced imported journeyman Troy Weida (46-21-2) from the United States.

Alex’s ring entrance was as usual spectacular as he entered the arena with entourage and his mix of Samoan music to a standing vocal crowd. Round 1 began and Alex got straight to work and it became clear quickly Weida couldn’t deal with the crisp and powerful hooks and relentless pressure of Leapai who knocked Weida down hard left right hook to the head, chants of stop it echoed the Arena as the wobbly journeyman beat the count and when the referee allowed the proceedings to continue Alex punched The American around the ring for another 30 seconds before the fight was stopped in round 1. Alex looked quicker and fit and is really looking world class.

The return after 2 years of Soloman “Solo” Houmono (18-1-1) was great to see and a valuable addition to Australian Heavyweight boxing, his opponent Junior Pati (6-17-0) was always in for a hard nights work as the very fit and leaner Solo moved beautifully around the ring avoiding bombs from Pati and countered and boxed through the first round. He looked great in the first and upped the tempo in the second as he sat down on his shots and caught the pressing Pati with a Punch that Saw Pati land halfway outside the ring, as the referee began the count the Arena spectators knew that Pati wasn’t getting to his feet. Welcome back Solo, Australian boxing needs you. Click here to view video from the closing stages of the Haumono fight.

The start of the night began with a Lightweight contest between Japan’s Takashi Sugiura (3-0-0) and very game Matthew Seden (0-2-0), in an all action affair between 2 willing combatants that saw this fight go the distance and provided great entertainment to the growing crowd.

From the opening bell Suguira proved to be the more talented of the 2 in centre ring as he landed at will and dominated Seden who threw everything he could at the tall Japanese fighter in the first 2 rounds. Round 3 saw Seden come back strong and he started to hit Suguira a lot more as the crowd settled in to a back and forward last 2 rounds. Suguira was awarded the fight by all three judges and scores were 39-36, 40-35,40-36.

It was a good all actioned card featuring 2 of Australia’s leading Heavyweights and provided plenty of big punch bombs.


View the full fight between Alex Leapai and Troy Weida below:

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Weights: Dawson 69.8kg vs Kalakoda 69.8kg

Weights ahead of Western Alliance 6 at the WA Italian Club, Perth, Western Australia, Australia on Friday 9th December 2011 promoted by Ty Colman/CDL Boxing Promotions.

Photos by Damo Photography

12 Rounds-PABA Light Middleweight Title
Daniel Dawson 69.8kg vs Virgil Kalakoda 69.8kg

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6 Rounds-Light Heavyweight
Andrew Green 82.0kg vs Kashif Mumtaz 79.9kg

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6 Rounds-Heavyweight
Lucas Browne 118.5kg vs Alipate Liava'a 110.5kg

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4 Rounds-Super Middleweight
Luke Sharp 75.0kg vs John Argus 76.3kg

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4 Rounds-Middleweight
Wes Capper 72.4kg vs Daniel Roy Maxwell 69.5kg

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Tuesday, 6 December 2011

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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