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Lụọ Report: Thomas and Dudzinski Impress on Debuts as Preece, McIntyre and McGivern Score Big Wins In Cardiff

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Report site Gianluca Di Caro

 

Ben McGivern vs. Ben Hough
Carl Thomas vs. Kyle McNicholas
Kacper Dudzinski vs. Michael Kelly
Levi Griffiths vs. Scott McIntyre
Liam Preece vs. Steffan Hughes

Photographs courtesy of Thomas Jones

 

 

Na Satọde I made the trip west from my London home to the beautiful city of Cardiff for the Owen Watkins promoted event at the Ice Arena Wales.

The event was due to be headlined by the much anticipated all Welsh Heavyweight title clash between Hari Miles and Dorian Darch, for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) European Heavyweight Championship. However the fight had to be postponed as Darch was unable to take part due to a suspension he received following a fight on a different event a few weeks prior.

Despite this setback Owen Watkins had decided that the show must go on and I for one am pleased he made that choice, as the planned undercard featured a number of top class amateurs I have been looking forward to watching making their professional debuts.

First up was debuting Carl Thomas versus Kyle McNicholas in a four round Light Heavyweight Contest.

Both lads started really well exhibiting their respective boxing skills.

As the round progressed Thomas stepped up the pressure, backing McNicholas onto the ropes and began letting rip with shots to the body and head of the Liverpudlian.

As the round progressed into the final minute Thomas landed a cracking right to the head that shook McNicholas to the core, Thomas followed up with a left to the body followed almost immediately with a big left to the body that sent McNicholas to the canvas.

Surprisingly McNicholas made the count, they sure breed them tough on Merseyside, as that was a vicious body shot just below the lower rib, you just don’t see people get up after those that often.

On the restart Thomas went straight back on the attack, firstly firing off a stiff jab followed by another stinging left to the body and a double right to the head.

Thomas kept up the pressure, peppering McNicholas with a wicked body-head combination followed by another good stiff jab to back McNicholas into a neutral corner before letting rip with a sensational left hook to the body, that sent McNicholas down for a second time.

Referee Roger Riley began the count and as it just reached the eight count point McNicholas began to try and rise without success, leaving the referee no option but to wave the fight off just as the bell tolled to signal the end of the first round.

I’m pleased to say that McNicholas was perfectly OK and did get to his feet shortly after.

My final thoughts on this particular fight are; it may have only lasted one round but what a cracking round it was.

Next up see Kacper Dudzinski making his pro debut against Belfast’s Michael Kelly in a four round Super Welterweight contest.

Right from the off Dudzinski got behind his seriously strong jab and began controlling the proceedings with fast hands and stiff double jabs.

Kelly is no mug, ọ bụghị site ogologo ogbugba, he’s as savvy as they come, but even he had to concede to taking a defensive stance and patiently wait for any opportunity, no matter how slender, to counter, which to be honest were few and far between.

Dudzinski seriously impressed against Kelly and has a fantastic future in the sport.

It may have been his debut, but based on his performance na satọde n'abalị, against a former genuine title challenger, I reckon he’ll go all the way to the top and deserves it too, anyone who can keep Kelly on the back foot the way Dudzinski did for virtually the full four rounds is without doubt something special.

Don’t get me wrong Kelly landed some cracking shots but Dudzinski’s sensationally fast hand speed and superb defence kept those opportunities to the bare minimum.

Nice little touch from Kelly late in the final round, following a ‘matrix style’ reaction move, that almost prevented him touching a glove down, Otú ọ dị, much to his annoyance he received a count from referee Chris Kelly, although Kelly was convinced he’d actually had avoided his glove touching the canvas, but instead of standing there and protesting he dropped down and proceeded to do push ups throughout the count to show his disapproval, ukwuu ka obi ụtọ nke ìgwè mmadụ.

After four brilliant rounds it came as no surprise that it was Dudzinski whose hand was held aloft – the official result showed Dudzinski scoring his maiden pro victory by a 40-35 ihe oke.

Next up was Ben McGivern versus Ben Hough in a four round Cruiserweight contest.

Gịnị a ọgụ, McGivern mainly bossing the proceedings, forcing Hough on to the back foot as well as the ropes for a good chunk of the first stanza. Hough may have been on the defensive for a good part of the first but when the opportunities arose he took them in style.

It was virtually a complete turnaround in Round Two, with Hough wrestling control and putting McGivern on the back foot, and ropes, similar to the way the Scot had bossed the first round.

The third stanza was a much closer fought affair, so much so I found it hard to split them, points wise.

The fourth started out more or less as the third ended, with both protagonists going for it hammer and tongs, but as the Round progressed McGivern stepped up the pace enough to not only secure the round, but also the victory.

After four sensational all action rounds, as I gave away above, it was McGivern that came away victorious, referee Roger Riley scoring the excellent contest 39-37 in favour of the Scotsman.

Following the fight both boxers agreed to a rematch, which I have been reliably informed is likely to take place in Liverpool on September 8th – put the date in your diary this is a fight no one should miss!

The penultimate fight of the night see Blackwood, South Wales’ Liam Preece versus very, very late replacement Pentrefoelas, North Wales’ Steffan Hughes in an all Welsh contest.

What a corker this fight was, it was an all action thriller from start right through to the final bell.

Considering Preece had a considerable weight disadvantage to deal with, he really went for it, taking the fight to his more experienced, and heavier, iro.

Preece boxed confidently not only when on the attack but also when defending against the pinpoint accurate exocets launched by Hughes.

Preece was impressive throughout, and I’m sure it didn’t surprise anyone in the Ice Arena Wales when referee Chris Kelly’s scorecard was read out as a 40-36 points victory for the South Wales Lad.

The final pro fight of the night pitted highly rated former amateur star Port Talbot’s Levi Griffiths versus Liverpool’s Scott McIntyre.

Griffiths is so slick, the classy youngster began well and landed some stinging shots, which forced McIntyre to switch to ‘plan B’ early on in an attempt to keep on the inside to prevent the Welshman from getting his big shots off.

McIntyre’s plan B may not have been pretty, but boy oh boy it was highly effective.

After the initial ‘open’ oge, which allowed the slick Welshman to achieve a good level of success, the majority of the fight could have taken place in a phone box.

McIntyre clearly had no intention of giving Griffiths any opportunity to let rip with any big shots, he just kept him tied up throughout, sometimes by foul means, so much so that after numerous warnings for holding or not breaking when told, referee Roger Riley deducted a point, however even that point deduction wasn’t going to prevent the Liverpool man from securing the victory, the official score being 39-36.

Nwere ikwu, whilst personally disappointed that the Miles-Darch WBF European title fight didn’t take place, promoter Owen Watkins had put together such a top class support card that I, as well as am sure everyone else in attendance had their Pugilistic Appetite well and truly sated by the fare on offer and look forward to his next promotion, which will take place at the Cwrt Herbert Leisure Centre in Neath on the 22nd September.

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Stoppage Win Over Martinez Sets Khan on Course For Another Title Shot

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Report: Gianluca Di Caro – Photos courtesy of Joe Ibbotson.

 

It may have been the coldest weekend of the year in the UK so far, but the icy cold conditions na satọde night didn’t prevent the fans turning out to support local hero Tasif Khan as he faced Mexican Champion and former WBC World Title Challenger Juan Lopez Martinez on the Bridie Murtagh (Saorise Promotions) promoted Dinner Event at the Royal Taj (formerly the Connaught Rooms) in Bradford.

 

The importance of the fight clearly wasn’t lost on any of Khan’s fans, their man may already have secured World Boxing Union (WBU), Global Boxing Union (GBU) and World Boxing Confederation (WBC) World Championships over the past couple of years, but a victory na satọde would mean that Khan, who is already highly ranked by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, would be eligible to mount a challenge for the prestigious IBF Intercontinental Championship in the Summer as the first step to mounting a potential future challenge for the coveted IBF World Crown.

 

Prior to the first fight of the night, Master of Ceremonies Sam Gorman gave a moving eulogy to British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Onye Na-Eso Onye Isi (Scotland) Kenny Barr, who tragically passed away in December at the age of just 34, which was followed by a standing Ten Bell tribute.

 

OK now let’s get onto the the main event, a ten round non-championship Super Flyweight contest between the aforementioned Tasif Khan and Juan Lopez Martinez.

 

The atmosphere was electric as the protagonists made their way to the ring with the entourages in support waving their respective countries flags and in Khan’s case also carrying his many Championship belts. After the pre-fight razzmatazz and introductions it was down to business for the young Gladiators.

 

Right from the opening bell both men began to cautiously vie for Centre-ring, Khan utilizing his superior reach to take effective control and force his more experienced opponent on to the back foot.

 

About the midway point of the round Khan began to step up the pace, landing some big shots to both body and head, each time Martinez stood his ground and countered with good effect.

 

In the second it was more or less the same, with Khan taking the initiative and actively attacking, whilst Martinez remained content to counter when the opportunity arose.

 

Round three see Khan step up the pace further, utilizing superior hand speed and slick movement to land a some sensational shots, the most notable was a huge right to the chin late on in the round. Martinez was clearly shaken, but still thinking clearly enough to change his tactics and tie the Bradford man up on the inside to prevent further big shots landing.

 

Initially Martinez took the fight to Khan in the fourth, in doing so landed a sensational hook to the head of Khan. However this tactic just played into Khan’s hands and the Bradford man came back with some sensational combinations each time the Mexican mounted an attack.

 

As the round progressed into the second minute, Khan caught Martinez with another big shot which sent the Mexican back towards the ropes, Khan stepped in and let rip with a double handed flurry culminating with a big left hook to the body, which sent Martinez to the canvas. Martinez made the count and made it to the end of the round by tying up Khan on the inside again.

 

Round five see Martinez utilizing the tying up Khan on the inside tactic more, and at times looked outclassed. Khan’s superior ring-craft really came into play as the round entered the final minute, the confident persona Martinez carried in the early rounds was now gone, Martinez was beginning to try and slow Khan’s scintillating pace down to a crawl, constantly grabbing hold each time Khan mounted an attack, before letting rip with uppercuts at every opportunity, much to the dismay of Khan’s corner, who were shouting at their man to work off his jab and keep him at a distance.

 

Round six see Khan confidently begin to wear Martinez down further with fast double handed flurries and powerful combinations to both body and head. At more or less the half way point of the round Khan broke loose from another attempted holding session from Martinez and fired a couple of stiff jabs, before stepping in with a huge hook to the body. Martinez immediately collapsed to the canvas and was clearly distraught, however the tough Mexican tried his hardest to make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached its conclusion, albeit unsuccessful in doing so.

 

The official time for the stoppage 1 minute and 32 seconds of the sixth round.

 

Preceding the Khan-Martinez headline bout was a six round Super Middleweight contest between Bardley, Lincolnshire’s unbeaten Nathan Decastro and very late replacement Malcolm Richardson from Blackpool.

 

Originally IBF Ranked Decastro was due to compete against Ghanaian Philip Kotey, who had arrived in the UK but fell ill na Fraịdee n'abalị. More disappointment for Decastro as a win over Kotey would have also positioned him for a potential shot at an IBF title later in the year.

 

Right from the off it was clear that Decastro was intent on making a statement, the Bardley man closing of the ring and letting rip with power punch after power punch. Richardson’s made of stern stuff and stood his ground and countered with good effect. However as the round progressed towards the second minute, Decastro switched to the body, landing a massive body shot that sent Richardson down.

 

Richardson made the count, in fact following the knockdown went on the front foot and landed a couple of good shots of his own, but Decastro’s relentless power shots got the better of the Blackpool man and with about 40 seconds of the round to go Decastro caught him with a huge body shot to send him to the canvas for the second time, this time though Richardson didn’t make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached it’s conclusion.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 Minutes and 30 sekọnd nke mbụ gburugburu.

 

Prior to Decastro-Richardson it was time for a Heavyweight contest between Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria’s Lee Kellett and Belfast, Northern Ireland’s Ryan Kilpatrick.

 

What a cracking fight, both lads gave there all for the full four rounds, much to the appreciation of those in attendance.

 

After four highly entertaining all action rounds it was Lee Kellett that scoring referee James Ancliff decided was the victor by a 40-36 ihe oke.

 

Next up was a four round Super Lightweight contest between Newcastle’s Jak Johnson and Liverpool’s Paul Peers.

 

Gịnị a ọgụ, it was a true Battle Royale, these two warriors gave no quarter, and it was a seriously top class battle. The first couple of rounds were exhausting to watch, pure toe-2-toe action from start to finish, so much so that this contest rightly earned the accolade of the Fight of the Night.

 

The third though see Peers in the ascendancy, the Liverpool man steeping up the pace as well as switching his focus to the body of the Geordie with great effect, so much so that around the midway point Peers sent Johnson to the canvas with a pin-point perfect shot to the lower rib.

 

Johnson made it to his feet but in the dying seconds of the round Peers found a way through Johnson’s excellent defence to land another shot to the lower rib to send Johnson down for a second time, this time Johnson couldn’t make it to his feet to beat referee James Ancliff’s count.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 minutes and 59 seconds of the third round.

 

The opening bout of the night sees Aberdeen’s Nathan Beattie in action against late replacement Belfast’s Marty Kayes.

 

Beattie-Kayes was a purist’s dream fight, it was one seriously closely fought and highly technical contest, which wouldn’t come as any surprise to those in the know, as these two had fought each other previously.

 

After four closely fought rounds scoring referee James Ancliff’s score card read 40-37 in favour of Nathan Beattie.

 

There were due to be two further contests on the card – Obadai Sai vs Isaac Quartey and Patrick Okine vs Saidi Mundi, however these contests failed to take place due to only Quartey and Okine receiving their visa in time to make the trip to the UK.

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R.I.P. Kenny Barr

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It was announced earlier today that Kenny Barr, Onye Na-Eso Onye Isi (Scotland) of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) and Scottish representative for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) passed away yesterday.

 

Kenny, who was just 34 afọ, leaves behind his beloved daughter Hayley.

 

Gianluca Di Caro, CEO and Executive Vice President of the British & Irish Boxing Authority made the following statement on social media earlier.

 

“I am in total shock, I just cannot begin to describe the way I am feeling right now, I just cannot believe that BIBA Vice President (Scotland) Kenny Barr has passed away, it just makes no sense to me at all.

 

My sincere condolences to Kenny’s family and friends, my thoughts are with you at this time of immense sadness.

 

Kenny has been by my side since the inception of the British & Irish Boxing Authority and he was there by my side when we first began sanctioning events in the UK under the Malta Boxing Commission banner and I just cannot believe that he will not be by my side as we grow bigger and stronger over the coming years.

 

Kenny was the main man for BIBA in Scotland, it was his determination and passion for the sport that made us so successful in Scotland.

 

His passion for the fighters is undeniable, they were always first and foremost in his mind, helping them in any way he could. Helping them to achieve their dreams, that was his true passion.

 

I’m going to miss seeing your beaming smile mate, as well as your angry scowl, I’m going to miss your passionate debates, and I’m going to miss us working together pioneering fighter and event health and safety. I promise you Kenny that we will continue to fight the fight to make this sport better, safer, and continue to help the fighters achieve their dreams.

 

Rest in Peace Kenny, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten xxx.”

 

The Board, of the British & Irish Boxing Authority, as a whole join Mr. Di Caro in sending their sincere condolences to Hayley for the loss of her father, as well as to Kenny’s family and many, many friends.

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MBA Revokes Billy Corito’s License in Unprecedented Style

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Social Media was buzzing yesterday with the news that Malta’s most famous, internationally, professional boxer Billy Corito had his Malta Boxing Association (MBA) license revoked, ahead of his 22nd September fight

 

The fuss on Social Media wasn’t so much about the fact that MBA President Mr. Michael Bonello had decided to revoke Mr. Corito’s license, but the reason why and the unusual method he chose to inform Mr. Corito that they had chosen to do so.

 

Without doubt these days Social Media is proving the simplest way for getting information disseminated as quickly as possible, but it does seem highly unprofessional, even possibly unethical, though to inform Malta’s best known boxer via WhatsApp of the decision.

 

Otú ọ dị, whilst Mr. Bonello’s decision to utilize Social Media to inform Mr. Corito of the decision probably wasn’t the wisest of choices, in itself that particular faux pas pales in comparison to his chosen statement, which was “Hi Billy, I know you are boxing. As you know you will be losing your MBA license. I am sorry I will not back you up this time”. Billy Corito’s response was a simple “OK thanks”

 

Following receiving the news Mr. Corito immediately contacted Mr. Charlie Cardona of the Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) na Mr. Gianluca Di Caro from the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) to ascertain if either would be willing to license him, or as in the case of MBC relicense him, both of whom agreed.

 

Last year Mr. Corito, who was previously licensed by the MBC for a number of years, was forced to hand back his MBC license by the MBA before they would license him to fight on an event sanctioned by themselves.

 

Speaking from his home Mr. Corito said.

 

“I was shocked at Michael’s message, it makes no sense, I am the face of Maltese Boxing, everyone knows me.

 

The MBA wanted me to fight on their shows, so I did, but now they don’t want me to fight on MBC shows, which is childish.

 

I don’t like politics, M a oku okpu, I want to fight, I want to fight not just in Malta, I want to put Malta on the Boxing map.

 

When I was with the MBC before I got to fight in England, but with MBA my only option is to fight here in Malta only, so really I am not worried, more angry the way they did it.”

 

 

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Pro Boxing Returns To Afghanistan

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Back na 2012, Germany based Afghan Hamid Rahimi beat Tanzania’s Said Mbelwa to secure the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Middleweight Intercontinental title in front of a one thousand strong crowd in Kabul, Afghanistan.

 

At the time it was hoped that this historic event, which was also broadcast live to Millions of homes throughout the Country, would herald the long awaited return of regular Professional Boxing events in Afghanistan.

 

ụfọdụ five years later, it seems that finally the sport of Professional Boxing is set to re-establish itself, following The Afghanistan All Martial Arts Federation (AAMAF) joining forces with the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) to develop boxing in the region as well as sanction events throughout the Country.

 

On jointly announcing the new partnership, AAMAF General Secretary Shukrullah Fazili said;

 

“It is exciting to establish the agency of BIBA federation in Afghanistan.

 

It’s a big honour for both of us.

We will do promotion and development of BIBA in Afghanistan and will hold national events and seminars and attend all international tournaments, seminars and more.”

 

BIBA Vice President Gianluca Di Caro then added;

 

“I cannot begin to express just how honoured I and we (BIBA) are that fellow Association of Combative Sports Commissions member the Afghanistan All Martial Arts Federation chose to approach us to partner with them with regard to the development of professional boxing within Afghanistan as well as the sanctioning of boxing events.

 

I am so looking forward to returning to the Pashtūnistān region. The memories of our first foray into sanctioning boxing in the region just over a year ago are just so vivid.

 

Back then we proudly sanctioned the first ever Professional Boxing event in Pakistan, on behalf of two division World Champion Amir Khan, to raise much needed funds to enable the Amir Khan Foundation to build fresh water wells in the Tharparkar District, one of the most desolate and poorest regions in the world today.

 

I believe that this new partnership between the AAMAF and BIBA will not only see the sport develop further in the region, but also present the opportunity for Afghan boxers to make a name for themselves internationally.”

 

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Web: www.boxbiba.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BibaBoxing/

Twitter: @BIBABoxing

 

 

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Lụọ Report: Fireworks In Liverpool – Turner & McConville In KO Form, Gallagher & Kennerdale Score Impressive Victories.

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Ringside Report by Gianluca Di Caro

 

 

Na Fraịdee mgbede, dị nnọọ 24 hours before local hero Tony Bellew’s showdown with David Haye, Merseyside fight fans turned out in force for a little pugilistic aperitif at Hanger 34 in Liverpool for an event hosted by local promoter Kyle Gallagher.

 

Boy oh boy were they in for a cracking night of boxing to whet the appetite for the big fight, as in terms of action and drama the fights themselves were quite possibly not that far off being on par with those from the 02 in London the following night.

 

Heading up the event was local unbeaten prospect Dayle Gallagher, in action against Northern Ireland’s Michael Kelly, however as the Liverpool lad had elected to open up the professional element of the show, for a change I’m starting the report from the first fight rather than last.

 

Right from the off Gallagher took centre ring and began to pressure his more experienced opponent. Kelly though used his vast experience to good effect to contain the fast starting scouser.

 

As the round progressed opportunities arose for Gallagher to let rip with some cracking body-shots, Kelly though is well schooled defensively wise, which prevented the young prospect getting too many opportunities before the end of the round.

 

Round two was a much more open affair, so much so that there was some great toe-to-toe action, much to the delight of the assembled crowd.

 

Gallagher started to get into a good flow in the third, often backing Kelly up before letting rip with short sharp flurries to body and head. The Irishman held his ground and comfortably boxed his way out of trouble on numerous occasions.

 

More of the same in the fourth, albeit being fought at higher pace compared to the earlier rounds, Gallagher backing Kelly up before letting rip with combinations to body and head, as before Kelly countered with good effect.

 

With the fans egging their man on, the pace in the final minute or so was nothing short of frenetic, with both men landing some seriously heavy shots as they slugged it out.

 

After four highly entertaining rounds, it was Dayle Gallagher’s hand held aloft by Referee Matt Scriven, who scored the bout 40-37.

 

Following Gallagher-Kelly see local lad Jonny McConville making his professional debut against Northern Ireland’s Phil Townley.

 

Gịnị a ọgụ, McConville really was impressive in his controlled approach, taking the fight to the Irishman and dictating the proceedings for much of the time.

 

Considering it was his debut pro contest, the youngster had the confidence to showcase his skills to great effect, throughout the fight McConville was able to cut off the ring in style before landing some classy combinations as well as some seriously big shots.

 

Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t all one way traffic, Townley is always game for a good scrap and was more than happy to trade shots, landing some crackers of his own, but it was the young Liverpool lad that was definitely in control.

 

Townley got cut from a big punch late in the third, which seemed to ignite the blue touch paper for the young Merseysider, who noticeably stepped up the pace.

 

In the final round McConville kept up the pressure, backing his opponent up on numerous occasions before letting rip with big shots, followed by some classy combinations.

 

In the final thirty seconds of so of the round McConville stepped up the pace once more and backed the Irishman onto the ropes before letting rip with a torrent of power shots, Townley struggled to counter so opted to cover up, with no counter punches in sight from the Irishman, referee Matt Scriven had no option but to step in and stop the fight on the two minute and forty five second mark.

 

Next up was the highly anticipated Heavyweight bout between Sean Turner (1-0-0) and Belfast’s debuting Ryan Kilpatrick.

 

What a cracking contest, for as long as it lasted that is, both lads went to war right from the opening bell. The crowd were on their feet as the big men went toe-to-toe, each letting rip with a salvo of powerful exocets.

 

As the clock edged towards the second minute, Turner found the slightest of openings, stepped back a touch and let rip with a massive shot to the body to send the big Irishman to the deck. Amazingly Kilpatrick managed to get back to his feet before the count concluded.

 

Right from the restart Turner went on the attack, letting rip with further big shots, the final salvo producing a pin point accurate massive shot to the oblique that sent Kilpatrick to the canvas for a second time.

 

Unfortunately no matter how hard the Irishman tried to get up in time to beat the count again, he just couldn’t do it, leaving referee Matt Scriven no option but to wave off the contest on the one minute and twenty six second mark of the first round.

 

Side note on this bout, both men really did excel, the quality of the shortened fight was nothing short of sensational. I for one can’t wait to see both fighters in action again and hopefully in the future against each other once more.

 

The final fight of the night see unbeaten Craig Kennerdale in action against the highly entertaining and experienced Irishman Marty Kayes.

 

Right from the off Kayes went on the front foot, taking the fight to his younger opponent. The savvy Irishman then proceeded to make life as difficult as possible for Kennerdale.

 

Kennerdale responded well and as the round unfolded managed to get himself on equal ground, which wasn’t easy as Kayes kept digging into his well stocked locker for shots, and let’s say entertaining ‘professional’ moves, to throw a spanner in the works and disrupt the Merseysider’s game plan.

 

As the second round progressed Kennerdale began to turn the tables on the Irishman, showing Kayes that he too has a well stocked bag of tricks and clever moves, so much so that for long periods of time he was able to keep the wily Irishman on the back foot.

 

More nke otu na nke atọ, however the forth was a much closer fought affair, with the upper hand being equally shared between the two protagonists throughout the round.

 

After four highly entertaining, action packed rounds Referee Matt Scriven scored the contest 40-38 in favour of Craig Kennerdale.

 

Top class event featuring closely matched all action fights, what more could anyone ask for, as such plaudits to promoter Kyle Gallagher for hosting what can only be described as the perfect prelude, for the Merseyside fans that is, ahead of the impending big London fight night.

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Up Close and Personal With Liverpool’s Rising Prospect Dayle Gallagher

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Interview by Gianluca Di Caro.

Foto: Team Gallagher

 

 

The subject of this interview is Dayle Gallagher, who is proving to be one of the most exciting young prospects to emerge on the Merseyside boxing scene over the past few years.

 

On Friday March 3Rebecca Dayle is set to compete in his toughest fight to date, a six rounder at the Hanger 34 Club in Liverpool, against Belfast’s Michael Kelly, a proven Championship campaigner, who in the past year or so has fought France’s Mohamed Larabi for the WBF International title and more recently Scotland’s Lee McAllister for the WBF Inter-Continental belt, as well as competed on huge televised events in Russia and Sweden.

 

Unbeaten in four outings to date, two by early stoppages, against Alekseis Nikitenko, na Mee 2015 and Jak Johnson in December 2016, and two by solid points decision, Marty Kayes in April 2016 and Phil Townley in June the same year, Dayle has already caught the eye of some of the biggest names in the sport, including two time World Champion Amir Khan.

 

In fact courtesy of Mr Khan and his team, Dayle firmly earned his place in the History books of the sport, as the very first winner of a Professional Boxing contest in Pakistan, following his excellent win over Belfast’s Phil Townley back in June last year.

 

More on that later, as right now I think its time to get on with the interview.

 

Gianluca

Thank you for talking with me today Dayle, whilst obviously this interview is regarding your professional career, especially the upcoming fight against Michael Kelly on March 3rd, I would like to start the interview off with you telling the readers a little about your non-professional boxing, especially your amateur career, which I have understand started out with a victory over one of the top guys in the division at that time.

 

Dayle

I started boxing at the age of 14, after training for over a year I had a few inter-club events before having my first amateur bout which was on short notice to represent Liverpool my home city, which was against the Welsh number one at the time in his home city Wrexham.

 

I always remember my coach saying no one wants to fight this lad so go knock him out, and in the second round after putting him down twice already the referee had no choice to stop it.

 

I was told by numerous of people I had a bright future in the sport but my focus at the time was to become a professional football player which ended in a real bad injury and after 18 months of physio and rehabilitation on my injury.

 

I finally got back into boxing for fitness and immediately fell back in love with the sport, after just a few months of training I took a white-collar fight in Newcastle.

 

After winning that I got loads of good feedback and realised I need to start taking this serious and see how far I can go in the sport, I won Northern area, British and European titles on the unlicensed scene then realised I need to turn to the professional side of the game.

 

 

Gianluca

Your pro career got off to a flying start, with a stoppage victory over Latvian Aleksejs Nikitenko, firstly how did it feel boxing in the professional ranks for the first time and secondly can you give your view of the fight please?

 

Dayle

Even though I had been in the ring plenty of times before, my professional debut had me more nervous then any other fight, but the feeling couldn’t of been better.

 

The fight didn’t last long about 1 minute I think before the referee had to interfere and call a halt to the fight which led to my first win in the professional ranks and is a day I will never forget.

 

 

Gianluca

It was almost a year before you were back in the ring, against Marty Kayes back in April last year, but even with such a long time between fights you were in top form, beating Marty on points. How did you manage to keep motivated during this time and again please give the readers your view of the fight?

 

Dayle

It was very hard because I was going through a lot of complications with my promoter at the time and couldn’t fight and I thought I might never fight again, but after a long period out, my brother helped me and got me a fight.

 

I knew a lot about Marty and knew it wouldn’t be easy knowing how experienced he was, but I wanted to show everyone that even with all this time out how good I can be and got the win and felt like I’d never had time out of the ring.

 

 

Gianluca

Your next fight, against Phil Townley, came just a few months later and what’s more was overseas on an historic event, the first Pro Boxing event ever to take place in Pakistan. Can you please tell the readers firstly how this came about and also tell the readers not just about the fight but also the whole experience?

 

Dayle

I didn’t really believe it was true when I first found out about Pakistan. I had just come back from my holiday and next minute am on the phone to Amir Khan’s uncle about a possible fight in Pakistan.

 

Even though I knew I wasn’t at my fittest or at my preferred weight I couldn’t miss out on the opportunity so I stepped up two weight classes just for the opportunity.

 

Within a couple of hours of the fight getting offered to me I was in Bolton at the Amir Khan Academy filling out all my paper work and my visa and literally three days later was on a plane going to fight in Pakistan.

 

On arriving in Pakistan I was treated like royalty, my bags where collected and carried for me. I was greeted by the Pakistan Army and Police and escorted to my hotel.

 

I could never thank the people enough from Pakistan on how they made my time there so welcome, it’s a great country with great people even when I fought they where screaming my name, so much so that I thought I was back in Liverpool with a home crowd.

 

It was one of my most amazing experiences of my life and one that I will have for the rest of my life as I made history as the very first professional boxer to fight and win on Pakistan soil.

 

 

Gianluca

Your fourth fight, against Jak Johnson back in December and on home turf once more, was both dramatic and I would expect anti-climatic for you. I was there so know all that occurred but could you enlighten the readers about the dramas that unfolded that night from your view please?

 

Dayle

If you’ve seen the whole fight it looks like I wasn’t too happy at the end but that’s because am a fighter and all I want to do is fight.

 

I trained so hard and felt in the best shape of my life so when the fight was over In 30 seconds it annoyed me but that’s just something I have to deal with its boxing and fights can be over with one shot.

 

After watching it back I was happy with my performance and I’m blessed with punching power that can pop someone’s shoulder out of its socket with one shot.

 

 

Gianluca

Na 3rd March you’ll be in action once more at the Hanger 34 na Liverpool, where you are due to face Ireland’s Michael Kelly. Do you know much about Michael and his fighting style and also how do you see this fight panning out?

 

Dayle

I know about the people he’s fought and what he’s achieved I know it will be a tough fight but that’s why my team and me asked for the fight.

 

I don’t watch my opponents on old fights because they could turn up an box a completely different fight so I like to figure them out when am in there.

 

I think it will be an entertaining fight for people to watch, but I see it ending with a knockout, if I hit anybody at welterweight with one of my power shots in eight-ounce gloves I will be shocked to see anybody still standing there in front of me.

 

 

Gianluca

So out of the fights you’ve had to date, whether pro or not, which has been your favourite and why?

 

Dayle

My favourite has to be Pakistan making history and challenging myself, it was a big risk stepping up two weight divisions but I like a challenge and this is why I’m in this fight game, and also boxing in front of two time World Champion Amir Khan and getting great feedback from him, you can’t ask for anything better than that.

 

 

Gianluca

How would you describe your fighting style?

 

Dayle

My fighting style I believe is different to the average British style boxer which I think makes me stand out more, I’m a counter fighter with power, I’m a southpaw and I know I can be a nightmare for any boxer out there on the boxing circuit.

 

 

Gianluca

Should you be successful on the 3rd March, you will be unbeaten in five, whilst perhaps it’s still a bit early to be thinking of Championship accolades, I’m sure that you must have been thinking about opportunities like that already, as such could you please outline your future plans for the readers.

 

Dayle

I’m in the sport to win titles, it’s a dream of mine that I know I can achieve and when the opportunity comes I will take it.

 

I will keep climbing the ladder winning fights and when my team think the time is right, I will get my title shot and I will become Champion.

 

 

 

Gianluca

I’m sure you must have been an avid watcher of pro boxing even as a youngster, as such my next question is which fighters, past or present, have had the most influence on you and your career?

 

Dayle

Growing up from a young age I used to watch videos of Roy Jones Jr, I love his cockiness and confidence.

 

I always wanted to be an entertainer and give people the feeling I had when watching him.

 

My favourite fighters that I like to watch a lot of now is Floyd Mayweather, Adrian Broner, Chris Eubank Jr and Errol Spence Jr, these are the type of fighters I like to take a lot from and try to make into my own style.

 

 

Gianluca

Moving away from the fights etc., who are the main people that make up Team Gallagher?

 

Dayle

Even though I’m the one who gets in there to fight I couldn’t do it without my team, from my brother Kyle who prepares me for every fight, to all my teammates at engine room.

 

It’s not just my team though; my sponsors also help me to get ready for fight night, Goodness Grill, who prepares my food, which help me with my diets. Spartan Dynamic who train me for my strength and conditioning and get me in great shape and make me feel stronger than ever.

 

James Harris who helps me with everything behind the scenes like interviews.

 

My friends my family and my girlfriend these all help me behind the scenes when I’m moody from weight cutting and preparing for fight night.

But the most important people on my team are the people who believe in my dream and buy tickets off me for my fights, because what a lot of people don’t realise without ticket sales fights can’t happen and I will always be thankful to every last person who buys a ticket from me!

 

 

Gianluca

Where do you train and what is your training schedule?

 

Dayle

I train in Engine Room Boxing Club, Sports Direct Fitness and Spartan Dynamic, my normal routine for fight night is 6m I wake up have a banana then straight to Sports Direct Fitness for my running.

 

I like to get between 4-6 miles in every morning then I will do a bit of bag work and get a sauna, then I will go home and rest then at 10:30m depending on which day Monday, Wednesday, Friday I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Tuesday na Thursday I will be at Spartan Dynamic until Midday working on my strength and conditioning, then I will go and pick up freshly prepared meals from Goodness Grill and then have work from 2:30pm until 9:30pm.

 

It’s a hard routine to maintain but for my dream it’s all worth it.

 

 

Gianluca

What would you say your favourite part of training is?

 

Dayle

I don’t really have a favourite part of training; my favourite part is probably getting told I’m finished because it’s really hard work.

 

It’s an addiction training that I couldn’t go without, but if I had to choose one thing it would probably be sparring. It’s the closest thing to fighting and there’s nothing better than landing devastating punches on opponents.

 

 

Gianluca

Outside boxing, what is your favourite sport?

 

Dayle

Outside of boxing my favourite sport is football, I love to watch my team Everton but any game in general I will just watch for entertainment

 

 

Gianluca

Besides sport how else do you relax outside boxing?

 

Dayle

Boxing is constantly on my brain when I have spare time I watch boxing videos or talk about it to people who don’t really care but it’s in my blood and I just can’t help it

 

 

Gianluca

These days Social Media is very much an important tool for professional sports people; do you utilize Social Media to engage with your fans?

 

Dayle

I find social media is very important these days for professional athletes and I always interact with fans, because anybody who takes time to ask me anything about my career deserves a reply, I’m not a big name in the sport yet so to have people asking me questions about my boxing really means a lot to me.

 

 

Gianluca

Finally is there anything you want to say to your fans?

 

Dayle

Thank you to everyone who follows my career and believes in me it won’t be long until I’m at the top, daalụ.

 

Dayle Gallagher versus Michael Kelly headlines the Kyle Gallagher Fight Club Promotions event at Hanger 34 in Liverpool on Friday 3RebeccaMarch 2017, which will be broadcast on BOOM TV. Tickets are available from boxers competing or call Fight Club Ticket Line 07711 098025.

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Lụọ Report: Decastro Kos Rozembergs dị ka Osisi & Smith Akara na-akpali akpali TKO mpụta mbụ Mmeri

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Report: Gianluca Di Caro

Emekarị ọ bụ ma a Friday ma ọ bụ Saturday abalị na m ga-esi m na-fix
nke pugilistic edinam, n'izu a n'agbanyeghị na ọ bụ obere dị iche iche dị ka m mere
njem si London ruo Leeds na Sọnde ụtụtụ, in order to catch the latest offering from former Irish Champion, tụgharịa ume, Lee Murtagh.

Ịtụle ọ bụ a Sunday n'ehihie / mgbede show, M bụ mightily
anya, ma ọ bụ na mmasị, na mgbe m rutere ebe mgbakọ, a good couple of hours before the advertised start time, it was already more or less full to capacity.

Nwere ikwu Leeds Fans maara n'ezie otú ka onwe ha obi ụtọ, na
ikuku na Pryzm oriri na nkwari abalị bụ electric, so no surprise that when the highly entertaining MC, Mr. Tony Dean, announced each of the boxers that the crowd vociferously showed their support, not just of the home fighters but they also made the opponents welcome too, which makes a nice change.

Headlining nkiri e obodo mmasị Sam Smith, who was making her pro debut, megide Latvia si Jekaterina Lecko.

Site apụ ma ụmụ agbọghọ kpaliri na-center mgbanaka, tentatively boxing off the back of their jabs, after about twenty seconds or so Lecko decided to step it up a tad, throwing a good stiff jab immediately followed by a looping right to the head, Smith closed her guard just enough to catch the shot on her glove, tupu agbapụ si a ogologo nri, which caught the Latvian flush.

Smith emechi ọzọ ka dọwara na a nnukwu ikike ahu na a ekpe
isi, Fecko nwara akwụrụ ma Smith wee na ọbụna
ike ese Latvian azụ kwupụta ụdọ.

Ná mmalite Fecko eji ya jab ka oké mmetụta na-Smith na n'ọnụ mmiri, ma
around the forty five second mark Smith slipped under the jab and let rip with a huge shot to the body, quickly followed by another to the head that shook the Latvian girl to the core.

Smith kpaliri ogologo na maka egbu, atụba a ìgwè nke nnukwu gbaa,
leaving Fecko no option but to cover up in the hope that she could survive the onslaught.

Smith had now corralled the Latvian into the corner and began bombarding Fecko with shots from every conceivable angle, then just as Fecko straightened up Smith landed an absolute peach of a shot to the body that sent Fecko straight to the canvas.

As referee Jimmy Byrne made the count Fecko looked towards her corner and shook her head before desperately trying to make it to her feet, however clearly in distress she instantly dropped back down onto one knee, leaving Jimmy Byrne no option but to call a halt to proceedings on the seventy second mark of the first round.

Prior to Smith-Fecko Lincoln’s unbeaten big punching Middleweight Nathan Decastro, megide Latvia si naa Rozembergs, na a isii rounder.

Decastro’s ring moniker is ‘Nightmare’ and boy oh boy I bet young Mr. Rozembergs will be having plenty of them after this fight.

Decastro, a bụbu English amu amu International, is about as clinical as they come. Right from the off the Lincolnshire lad picked his shots with precision, landing three pin-point perfect shots just with his opening salvo.

Rozembergs bụ egwuregwu ezie, clearly believing that attack is the best form of defense the Latvian came straight back with a series of off target looping right hands, oge ọ bụla na-eweta Decastro na a doro anya lekwasịrị -Rozembergs ahu - ka ya nlegharị anya na, nke N'ezie o mere, landing seriously solid shots each time.

On about the minute mark Rozembergs tried to back Decastro up by coming in hard and fast with a double handed flurry, however Decastro side stepped before letting rip with a big right to the body, which sent Rozembourgs to the canvas.

The Latvian bụ n'ụzọ doro anya na-ata ahụhụ, instantly referee Jimmy Byrne stopped the fight and called the ringside doctor and paramedics into the ring.

Mgbe nkeji ole na ole Rozembergs E nyeere ya aka ụkwụ ya na dị ka o mere
natara rapturous kụrụ aka si ekele na-ege ntị.

Tupu Decastro-Rozembergs ọzọ pro mpụta mbụ, oge nke a
Middlesborough Welterweight Chris Osisi, megide Edgar Milevics.

Milevics mere adịghị mma ọ bụla mma karịa ma Lecko ma ọ bụ Rozembergs, in fact the Latvian lad was sent to the deck in the first twenty seconds,
na-esonụ Osisi pitching a nnukwu nri ya ọgịrịga.

Milevics mere ọnụ, but on the restart you could see his heart was no longer in the fight, electing instead to cover up in the vein hope that Wood wouldn’t land another big shot.

On banyere iri ise abụọ akara-apụghị izere ezere mere, Wood sneaked a lovely little hook in just behind Milevics guard, causing the Latvian to bring his hands down to protect his body, which left him open to a big right to the head, which left Milevics no option but to cover up again and as he did Wood calmly threw another big left to the body, which sent Milevic down to the canvas for the second time.

Milevic just about managed to make it to his feet but referee Jimmy Byrne took one look and see how unsteady the Latvian was on his feet and rightly stopped the fight on the sixty seconds mark.

Nkwado nke atọ ọkachamara oké, were a number of European Boxing Federation (EBF) ruru oké.

Isi otu, maka EBF International Bantamweight Asọmpi Onye Mmeri, see Leeds’ Sophie Varley in a rematch against Malta’s Mandy Cortis.

Cortis had come all the way from sunny Malta to a rather wet and Windy Leeds to defend the title she won last time the two met.

The atọ mbụ agba Cortis egwuri na-eche egwuregwu, na-enwe olileanya na ihe nile
edinam girl Varley ga Punch onwe ya si.

Gburugburu anọ bụ a karị ọbụna omume, with Cortis electing to take the fight to Varley, ná mmalite na-Maltese nwa agbọghọ ọdịda a ọma ole na ole gbaa, but Varley is as tough as they come and by about the fifty second mark wrenched control back with a fantastic display of boxing, culminating with Cortis backed onto the ropes and absorbing a seemingly never ending barrage.

Banyere otu nkeji iri atọ akara ọ bụ Cortis na agha ọzọ, utilizing her jab to great effect to set Varley up for a combination or two, until the final ten seconds or so, nke bụ a dị ọcha ụkwụ ụkwụ Agha Royale.

Cortis achịkwa ọtụtụ ndị abụọ ndị ikpeazụ agba, na ụfọdụ
mara mma ọkpọ, Varley ka nyere a oké akaụntụ nke onwe ya, dị nnọọ
ego nke ọrụ o na-etinye na n'oge agba nwere fọrọ nke nta
drained ya.

O doro anya na ọ ga-nso, and it was with Varley securing the title by a very, ezigbo 58-57 ihe mkpebi.

Ihe ndị fọdụrụ nke EBF kaadị ndị:

York si Carly McKenzie gbatara ihe magburu onwe 40-37 na-arụtụ mmeri
Bridlington si Mel Halstead maka EBF Central Gburugburu Featherweight aha.

Leeds’s Graham Mattison scored a one minute and fifty second second round TKO victory over Blackpool’s Richard Leak in the EBF Northern Heavyweight contest.

Leeds 'Jay Stevenson gbatara a 30-28 na-arụtụ mmeri Stoke si Phil McGinn.

Leeds 'Liam Hayes gbatara a 40-37 na-arụtụ mmeri Stoke si Lewis Sherrat

Manchester si Jimmy Gold gbatara a nso 29-28 victory over Bramley’s Philip Walker.

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MBC enyekwara Agha na WKA Iji ịkwado Pro Boxing Na Scotland

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Malta Boxing Commission si Si Edozi Director na osoje President, Gianluca Di Caro na World igba Boxing na Karate Association (Edinam akpanikọ) Scotland President Stewart Allan taa mara ọkwa na ha sonyeere agha iji ịkwado ọkachamara ọkpọ ihe ndị dị na Scotland.

 

Ọhụrụ ịmalite ga-bụghị naanị ugbu ohere maka Scottish Ọkachamara na-eti ọkpọ ga-enwe ike mpi ọzọ, kamakwa ga-eme alụso si igba Boxing ụwa ka mpi ma dị ka ọkachamara na-eti ọkpọ na igba-eti ọkpọ.

 

Ebe nzube nke a ịmalite bụ ịkwado pro ọkpọ ihe ndị dị na Scotland, ọ na-emepe na ụzọ nke ekwe omume nke jikọrọ pro Boxing na igba Boxing ihe, na ọkpọ ruru site MBC na igba Boxing ruru site WKA, ọ bụghị nanị Scotland kamakwa mgbe ọ bụla omume ruru site MBC na Malta, na United Alaeze ma ọ bụ Ireland.

 

Na-eme ka a mara ọkwa Mr. Allan kwuru.

 

"Anyị nwere nnọọ obi ụtọ na-arụ ọrụ na Malta Boxing Commission, o nwere ike na-adị mma maka egwuregwu na-ewetara ndị dị otú ahụ a na-aga n'ihu ọkachamara ọkpọ nzukọ Scotland.

 

Isonyere ndị si pro ọkpọ ụwa na nke ndị igba Boxing ụwa bụ na-akpali akpali atụmanya, ruo ugbu a ike na-ke UK nnọọ obi ụtọ n'ihi na anyị agbachitere ka ịgbanwee ọzụzụ ma na-asọrịta mpi dị ka pro-eti ọkpọ.

 

Mwute ikwu na ọ ka mgbe niile na-efu nke fighter si igba Boxing ọrụ, na meela n'ihi na ozugbo ha Switched pro ọkpọ na ha na-agaghịkwa ekwe ka mpi dị ka a igba oku okpu.

 

Nke ahụ ga-agbanwe, n'okpuru anyị nkwonkwo ịmalite na Malta Boxing Commission anyị alụso ga-ikikere na mpi dị ka pro-eti ọkpọ, nakwa dị ka nọgide na-mkpọsa dị ka igba na-eti ọkpọ n'okpuru WKA.

 

N'ihi na anyị na mgbanyụ na nke a pụtara nke ukwuu, ha chọrọ ka mpi ma na egwuregwu na-enwe ọtụtụ ihe ga-enye aka ma.

 

Ọhụrụ a ediomi bụghị nanị banyere anyị alụso ike na-alụ ọgụ ma na ọzụzụ, anyị ga na-arụsi ọrụ ike na-achọ ịzụlite pro ọkpọ n'akụkụ ke Scotland, enye Scottish na-eti ọkpọ ohere na-ọzọ nọ n'ọrụ karịa ha anọwo na n'oge gara aga, anyị chọrọ iji wulite MBC na-erite uru alụso si ma ọzụzụ.

 

Anyị na-achọ ime ka ndị ọzọ ezi 50/50 ịlụ ọgụ na-Scotland, na anyị achọghị ka ọ bụrụ ndọtị nke ugbu a idaha, anyị chọrọ ka Fans ezi na-akpali akpali anya adịkwa ịlụ ọgụ, onye ọ bụla na ihe ọ bụla na-egosi. "

 

MBC si Mr. Di Caro ahụ kwukwara.

 

"Apụghị m ekweta ọzọ na Stewart, nke a bụ a kpọrọ na-akpali akpali na mmepe maka egwuregwu, onye na-ga-erite uru alụso si ma Boxing na igba Boxing.

 

Mgbe Stewart bịakwutere anyị na echiche anyị na-emeghe ka ọ ozugbo, ọ bụghị n'ihi na ihe mere ọtụtụ ndị ga na-eche, kama n'ihi na anyị ama mere mkpebi na kwesịrị onye ọ bụla na competes ọzọ pugilistic nkà na chọkwara pro igbe, ga-ekwe ka ime otú ahụ.

 

Mkpebi a ka e mere n'oge gara aga,, N'ezie ọ bụ mgbe iri na atọ oge World mmeri Marlon ichu nta mbụ bịakwutere anyị banyere pro ọkpọ n'okpuru anyị ọkọlọtọ.

 

Marlon bụ otu n'ime top asọmpi na igba Boxing ụwa, otú anyị pụrụ ịgwa ya na o nwere nye elu na-alụ ọgụ na igba Boxing circuit ọ bụrụ na ọ pro igbe, M pụtara na o nwere World utu aha na igba Boxing, K1, Muay Thai, anyị na o nwere ike gbachitere ndị utu aha nakwa dị ka na-amalite ihe ịma aka nye n'asọmpi ọkpọ na-.

 

M nwere ikwu, ebe ọ bụ na m na kwuru Marlon, na mgbe o sonyeere anyị na anyị agaghị nnọọ na-aghọta ihe akpan owo ọ ga-aghọ, ọ bụ oké nochite anya maka MBC, na Fans na oku okpu si myiri, nke ukwuu nke na n'oge ikpeazụ afọ e ji otu olu hoputara n'elu MBC Executive Kọmitii.

 

Ugbu a, ọ bụghị nanị na anyị na-enwe ohere ka ndị ọzọ nke top igba na-eti ọkpọ sọọ mpi na pro ọkpọ, ma na-enwe ohere nke igba Boxing World agbachitere si gburugburu ụwa sọọ mpi maka Asọmpi Onye Mmeri ukpono dị ka pro-eti ọkpọ.

 

On azụmahịa n'akụkụ ihe Stewart ga-onyeisi oche nke ọhụrụ MBC Scottish Region, nakwa dị ka sonyere Executive Kọmitii nke Malta Boxing Commission.

 

Stewart nwere nnukwu atụmatụ maka ọhụrụ ịmalite na na ọgwụgwụ ebinyela aka a di na nwunye nke Scottish akwalite, onye na-ezube na-akwalite mbụ MBC Scotland ruru omume nnọọ n'oge na-adịghị, eleghị anya na April ma ọ bụ May.

 

M n'ihi na otu onye am otú mpako na-ke emi abuana akpali akpali ọhụrụ ịmalite, M obi m na-eche na nke a ga-abụ otu n'ime ihe ndị kasị mma na-eme ka anyị na egwuregwu na ogologo, otee aka.

 

Gịnị bụ ihe ndị ọzọ ọ ga-ọkpọ Fans a dum ọhụrụ ìgwè nke ezi pụtara ìhè World klas alụso iji nweta n'azụ, nakwa dị ka ugbu ohere maka Scottish na-eti ọkpọ na-ọzọ nọ n'ọrụ, nke nwere ike na-adị mma maka egwuregwu. "

 

Iji nwetakwuo ihe ọmụma na Malta Boxing Commission biko gaa:

Web: www.maltaboxingcommission.com

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Facebook www.facebook.com/MaltaBoxingCommission

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/malta-boxing-commission

E.mail: admin@maltaboxingcommission.com

 

ọkpọ, Agbachitere TKO Boxing mgbatị

Great Malite Ka The Year – Seven Enwee Mmeri nke asaa N'ihi TKO

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Anyị nwere ike na-enwe nnọọ ụbọchị iri anọ ma ọ bụ otú n'ime New Year, ma Johnny Eames na-agbachitere TKO otu ugbua nnọọ, nnọọ obi ụtọ na ụzọ niile na-aga n'ihi na ha na- 2015. Akpa oyi, ha nwetara ọhụrụ ogige maka ama mgbatị ahụ ma ugbu a karịrị nnọọ izu abụọ n'ime ọhụrụ Boxing afọ nwere eriri nke asaa ọma n'ihi na ha na-eto eto mgbe anụ nke na-eti ọkpọ.

 

N'oge gara aga taa hotara na mbụ Mr. Eames were a obere oge si ya ọrụ n'aka na-ekwurịta banyere ihe ndị magburu onwe mmalite nke afọ, n'ihi na ya ukwuu nkà na-eto eto na atụmanya.

 

"Yeah, ihe a oké mmalite nke afọ maka agbachitere TKO ụmụ nwoke.

 

Akpa ọtọ anyị nwere ụmụ nwoke anọ si na York Ụlọ Nzukọ na 30nke January, mwute ikwu na apụghị m ga-esi na-egosi n'ihi na m na ji esi mmiri ọkụ wupu na ụlọ m Idei mmiri rikpuru, ma m nọgidere na-eleta onye ọ bụla iji jide n'aka na ụmụ nwoke bụ ndị na naa.

 

Mbụ ke edinam bụ Antonio Counihan na ihe m nụrụ na ọ na-etinye na ọzọ pụtara arụmọrụ, kwụsịrị ya onye iro nke-atọ, mgbe na-achị ndị agha site na mmalite.

 

Dị ka nkwa ọ ugbu a, nwere asatọ rounder na ya ọzọ agha, na Stephen Vaughan show na Liverpool na 20nke March.

 

Mgbe ahụ Olileanya ọ ga-esi na-eme ihe na Birmingham maka MBC International aha ma ọ bụ yiri.

 

Ọzọ na na show bụ Tasif Khan, nwa na-enweghị ka ọ ikwanye nchara na-adịghị anya, obere na ajirija, kwụsịrị ya onye iro na iri isii na ise sekọnd.

 

Site na ihe m nụrụ na ọ na-etinye na a kediegwu ngosi, gutted Agbaghara m ya, ma Olileanya ga-esi na-ahụ ya n'oge ọzọ ọ bụ si, bụ nke na-na Stephen Vaughan Liverpool show na March.

 

O doro anya na ndị agha nke abalị bụ na anyị Onder Ozgul si, n'ezie barnstormer Rio (TKO si Gianluca Di Caro) kwuru, niile edinam na na a elu ijeụkwụ dị ka kwa na mbụ site Onder.

 

Nke a eyen si njikere ime jidesie isii rounders now, dị ka nwanne ya nwoke Siar, na-eme ihe n'eziokwu na ị na-.

 

Ka m na-dị nnọọ kwuru Siar mere ya isii mbụ rounder, ọzọ a cracking agha niile na akaụntụ, onye ọ bụla bụ otú ụtọ na o arụmọrụ n'abalị.

 

Ọ na-ada ka ọ bụ mụtara ekpe ndị ya ikpe ijeụkwụ now, kama na-aga hama na ihe yiri mkpà gụta dum isii agba, ọ paced onwe ya omume ọma maka zuru isii agba.

 

On n'abalị na-eso anyị nwere Charlie Edwards, na-eme ka ya mpụta mbụ, na Tommy Martin-alụ ọgụ maka English aha na O2.

 

Charlie, ihe m nwere ike ikwu na ọ nọ na-f ** eze ezigbo.

 

N'ihi na a na-enwe nwa ewu ya ọkachamara mpụta mbụ, M mere masịrị ya àgwà na professionalism, ọ ikememke si ihe o nwere na-eme ma oge dịghị mgbe ya.

 

Mgbe ọ na-mgbanaka ọ dị mma na jụụ, gere okwu nile ọ bụla na Brian (nchịkwa Brian O'Shaughnessy) kwuru.

 

M gwara ya na ọ bụghị ime, n'ihi na ọ bụ ezigbo agbanyeghị, ya mere, ọ dị mkpa na-agbalị na-adị mma, dị ka ọ bụ.

 

Ọ bụ ihe nnọọ zuru okè egwuregwu n'ihi na mbụ ya ọgụ, bụghị a walkover na ụfọdụ ndị na nnukwu aha na-, ọ bụ nnọọ siri ike eyen, ndị bịara alụ ọgụ ma na n'ezie kweere na o nwere ike merie, nke na-egwuri n'aka Charlie aka.

 

The eyen nwetara a Ịhazi eti eti si gburugburu otu anọ, ma na-adịghị-ewepụ eyen onwe mgbalị, n'ihi na ọ na-agbalị n'ezie na mgbe ahụ Charlie jide ya mma na banyere sekọnd isii gaa na ọ bụ.

 

Ọ bụ nanị na-apụghị ikweta, unbelievable m bụ nnọọ otú masịrị Charlie.

 

Mgbe ahụ, anyị nwere anyị Tommy Martin, ihe m nwere ike ikwu na nke a eyen ije n'ime anyị mgbatị abụọ na ọkara afọ gara aga ugbu a, dị nnọọ arọ iri na asatọ na m wee a obere-agba chaa chaa na ya na m gwara papa ya mgbe ya na mbụ agha, n'ezie tupu agha nke m na-ekwe nkwa na ya iri Enwee Mmeri na mgbe ahụ, m ga-ekwe ka ya anya na-edu ndú, anyị napụtara anyị na ọgwụgwụ, anyị na-enye iri nke iri.

 

M ga-ekweta na m bụ ụjọ na-aga n'ime ọgụ, O doro anya na ọ zụrụ ndị na-iro, Ricky Boylan, na mbụ mere maara Ricky bụ a siri ike eyen ma chere na o nwere ike outman Tommy, ma, ọ bụ kpam kpam ndị ọzọ ụzọ gburugburu, Tommy outmanned ya adị mma.

 

Tommy slowed gburugburu isii gburugburu na m na-nchegbu na ọ hapụrụ ihe na mgbatị, ma ọ dịghị nsogbu ọ bịara azụ ike.

 

M pụrụ ikwu n'eziokwu na m na-eche Tommy nanị abụọ nwụrụ agba, ikekwe otu ma ọ bụ abụọ nwere ike e akọrọ, kama ga-enwe obiọma ka Ricky, nke ahụ bụ otú ọtụtụ Tommy adịkwaghị agha.

 

The scores ndị 99-92 na 97-93 ugboro abụọ, ka ị pụrụ ịhụ na ha bụ ndị massively na ihu ọma nke Tommy na ezi otú.

 

Fair play ka Ricky ọ dịghị mgbe ọ kwụsịrị na-abịa, dị ka anyị maara na ọ ga-, ma m ka Ricky ke ezuru ije, ọ na-akpụ akpụ isi ya mgbe nke nso ma ọ bụghị mgbe ọ dị mkpa ka.

 

Ugbu a jidesie anyị ọhụrụ debutant, Mickey O'Rourke, ma mbụ m ga-nile na-ekele Fans na tụgharịa ya.

 

O rere abụọ na narị abụọ na iri abụọ na tiketi ma ihe tụgharịa ma zụta tiketi na n'abalị, otú eleghị anya banyere abụọ na iri ise uzo si na-akwado ya.

 

Ha bụ ndị oké, nnọọ, nnọọ eme mkpọtụ, ha mere ka ọ oké abalị maka ya.

 

Mickey bụ a bit ụjọ ke akpa gburugburu, ozugbo ọ nwetara azụ nkuku Brian (nchịkwa Brian O'Shaughnessy) ota ya.

 

Ma ọ bụghị na otú ọ ka merie ndị mbụ gburugburu comfortably, ndị ọzọ eyen mere ka o siere ya, dị ka ejide mgbe niile, ma Mickey negated ihe niile o gbalịrị ime.

 

Luckily na refirii nwekwara bụ ngwa na-agbaji ha oge ọ bụla na nwa ewu jidere Mickey, gbakwunyere anyị Mickey ka na-aga na ihe karịrị otu ogbugba iji na-edebe ya si abịa na-jidere ya.

 

Ọ ndibọhọ n'obi 40-36 ma ụzọ ọ boxed ke akpatre gburugburu ndị ọzọ eyen mere nke ọma ịnọgide na-ọgwụgwụ.

 

Na ziri ezi na nwa ewu bịakwutere m mgbe ọgụ na kwuru 'Johnny nwute ma ọ bụrụ na m na-alaghị ya, ọ ga na-kwụsịrị m. '

 

Obi dị m ụtọ na na, Ọ nọ nnọọ na-eme ọrụ ya na m na-eche Mickey mụtara ọtụtụ ihe n'aka ndị agha.

 

The Fans n'anya ya, mbụ gburugburu dị ka m kwuru bụ a bit nervy ma atọ ọzọ agba ndị na-akpali akpali, Mickey-aga na-a ìgwè mmadụ ụtọ fighter, e nweghị ụzọ abụọ banyere ya, na obi dị m ụtọ ịbụ akụkụ nke njem ya.

 

My nwunye Colin zitere ya n'ebe m na ọ na-e nke ọma schooled na Dale Ntorobịa, nke mere ka ọrụ m a bit mfe na m na-atụ anya ya ọzọ agha na 21abụrụ March.

 

M olileanya na niile Fans na gara-abịa ọzọ, dị ka o kwesịrị nkwado nile o nwere ike nweta dị ka enweghị tiketi ahịa na njem na-akwụsị na a ụmụaka kwa ihe dị mma na-eme.

 

Gịnị ka m nwere na-ekwu, kediegwu results maka ụmụ okorobịa nile na N'ezie agbachitere TKO, asaa nke asaa, unu ghara inwe ike ka mma karịa, Olileanya anyị na-eme ka a na-emekarị n'ihi na 2015. "

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