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News: An huge turnout for the 2005
Xmas Reunion of the Past and Present Boxers Association in Victoria held
at Footscray Football Club.
This was one of the best ever and most enjoyable
boxing gathering Young Victor has been to.
The camera became useless and remained in its case
as he became too busy chatting with many old friends. (however thanks to a
great friend Werner, we will have photos of this occasion on YVB for those
that attended and after viewing can be acquired directly from him
The place was littered with boxing champions, boxing
greats and familiar faces and YV will place these on this website as soon
as they arrive by mail from our kind pro. photographer Werner Kalin ( a
man that does so much for boxing )
Go to PPBA photo area below in this page
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Only in America, and boxing...
King once called Burstein an ``insidious insect'' and sued him in England
for saying King was anti-Semitic...
Baldomir Stuns Judah, Mayweather and Boxing
World!!!...
Worth Watching - Just what we don't want in boxing!!
Fenech fights again in court!!
Alex Ramos - One of Boxing's True Champions....
"RBF" President & Founder Alex Ramos, a former potential Olympic hero and
USBA title holder, is one of boxing’s few true champions!
BOXING REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2005
Jim Amato Norman "Stoney" Stone....
SO Services
to Boxing Award: Kostya Tszyu
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By
Clive Bernath: For the first time in the history of the annual
SecondsOut Awards we have decided to introduce a Services to
Boxing award. This very special accolade will be awarded to
anyone involved in boxing that SecondsOut staff, feel has
conducted themselves impeccably and contributed to the
enhancement of our wonderful sport worldwide.
read more at
SecondsOut.com
The sportsmanship between Tszyu and Hatton was
an example
SecondsOut.com
Ray Mitchell passes away - Ray is remembered by Young Victor as the
editor of the boxing magazine "Australian Ring" for those that remember
here is a picture as seen then. Photo on right.News by Craig Waller: ANBF
Vale to Ray Mitchell
Ray Mitchell passed away peacefully at Sutherland Hospital on Tuesday
29th November 2005 age 86 years. Ray was a Referee at the Sydney Stadium
for many years and continued his career with the Club promotions. He also
dabbled in the fields of matchmaking, Journalism and histories. On behalf
of all the Australian Boxing Fraternity I would like to forward sincere
condolence to his Family in this time of grieving. It is believed the
funeral will be held on Wednesday 7th December, Details will be available
when they come to hand. RIP Ray Mitchell 1919-2005.
Funeral Details: Wednesday 7th December. Woronora South Chapel
Sutherland 2 PM. This will be a burial and former top Boxer Trevor King
will read the eulogy.
Good Luck to Sam Soliman
Saturday in Connecticut
TODAY Saturday 9th.
(US time)
We don't write things like this about our
boxers in Australia but Young Victor certainly hopes this writer does
eat his column and going by what I have seen of Sam Soliman he better
stop the Aussie before the final bell. YV is going for Sam on points
hoping it will be tastier.
I hope I have to eat this whole column, every
last word, and we see a helluva fight and an upset of humongous
proportions Saturday because, more than anything, I like to see
entertaining fights.
Ricky Hatton flies to Las
Vegas today to be ringside at the world middleweight title bout between
Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins as the guest of HBO, the US cable
television station. There will be many people there wanting to do business
with the WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion.
TimesOnline
2 Dec 05
Young Victor predicts Jermain Taylor will be the
undisputed World Middleweight Champion after December 3rd (US) despite the
controversial result of July 16th. With all respect to one of the
greatest middleweight champions ever Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins,
Taylor should have more gas on this occasion to cope with Bernard's early
efforts to end the fight by ko.
"Bernard Hopkins needs no further glory"
WORLD TITLE FIGHT IN MELBOURNE
*VODAPHONE ARENA*
Read about this great treat to
Melbourne fight fans below.
See below ::: PRESS CONFERENCE
& Fight-Card.
Boxer Darchinyan considers overseas move...
A disillusioned Vic Darchinyan is seriously considering fighting and
living overseas, after Australia's only male boxing world champion
suffered yet another title bout postponement. Darchinyan's mandatory IBF
title defence against Damaen Kelly was set to go to a purse bid next week,
after the parties failed to agree financial terms for a rescheduled fight
in Melbourne next Sunday....
Kostya Tszyu is calm
and collective about his future in boxing and is taking his time about any
decisions he makes. This makes sense to YVB as he has given us so much
that allowing himself pushed into hurried decisions may be dangerous.
Kostya has done all the proving he needed to do and
accomplished and held the Best P/P Boxer in his division. he also held the
WBC, IBF and WBA Light Welterweight titles simultaneously for nearly 8
years - Now:
MEDIA RELEASE
Shannon Taylor and Ray Joval.
Press Conference
Removed for space reasons
Held at Olympic Park media room.
Vodaphone Arena
MELBOURNE
*November
27th.*
Melbourne boxing fans are in for a treat on the
afternoon of Sunday, November 27, with a world title up for grabs at
Vodafone Arena.
For new fight-card "read below!!
Press release November 15, 2005.
"Click on flier for large view"
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PABA Middleweight & Victorian Middleweight
TITLE FIGHTS
9th. December 2005
at Darebin Community Sports Centre.
Fighters Factory
See Fight Card
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How They Performed....
Shannon McMahon vs Paul Tapley.
Ring Card Girls at Festival Hall
See More
Fights at Festival Hall 14th. Oct. had the fans
excited as all were top class events.
Peter Maniatis is a leading promoter in
Victoria.
Boxing legend losing battle with Parkinson's....
FOXSports.com According to a report in the London Evening Standard,
Muhammad Ali is losing his two-decade long battle with Parkinson's disease
and may only have "months to live." A close family friend told the
newspaper: "His condition has worsened. At this point, he may only have
months to live." But Ali's marketing agent, Harlan Werner, denied the
report, telling BBC Sport, "Muhammad is fine and he has numerous
appearances lined up....
Gilberto Biondi - we wish him
peace in heaven having passed away in his home in Melbourne aged 71 5th.
October.
Read more in Fighter-Online
Congratulations to Sharon Anyos from YVB
The very first women's "WBC
Featherweight Champion of the World"
Anyos on top of world...
Herald Sun
Boxing at Vodaphone Arena Nov
27th. 2005 (information not supplied by promoter to
YVB)
This will conflict with the VBTL "Fighter's of
the Year Trophy Presentation unless after 6 pm. so YV will not cover this
card as he is presenting the "Most Improved" trophy at Braybrook &
Maribyrnong RSL. Raleigh Rd. Maribyrnong. 12.30 pm.
It is understood that the program timing is early
afternoon and according to some experts this should harm attendances and
not good for the investors in this promotion.
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Alex Ramos of Retired Boxers Foundation
presented this clip to Young Victor Boxing
Young Victor urges all fighters and
trainers to listen to the highly important issues made by Alex Ramos.
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BOXING
ACTION
LATEST
how they performed.
Promotion by Murray Thompson
Fighters Factory 29th July
Smokin Joe Frasier with Craig Waller of the ANBF
at the Penrith fights.
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Tommy Burns 99 years later
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**BOXING** Watch
TVH KO BOXING on Channel 31 by Peter Maniatis
TV RINGSIDE IS COMING BACK:
Peter Maniatis is soon to start the once very
popular TV RINGSIDE and is to be shown on channel 31 date and location TBA
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Festival Hall Resurrects TODAY
Oct. Friday 14th.
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to enlarge
Promoter Peter Maniatis seen here with James
Grima, one of the boxers he is featuring 14th. October and attending VIP
Guest from NZ, World heavyweight title contender David Tua.
Festival Hall (originally WEST MELBOURNE STADIUM)
was the historical place for all the great boxing that took place in
Melbourne since 1915 rebuilt in 1956 and is a perfect venue for boxing.
see photo as it looked in 1956 today
named Festival Hall looks much better.
Peter Maniatis under his Promotions company had
promised a great boxing card and has delivered.
See Fight Card
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YV will set foot at ringside for the first
time since his last appearance at Festival Hall in 1962
Who Is
Peter Maniatis ???
Lets find out !
Click here
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Archived Main Page Items from Young Victor Boxing
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Johnson has passed away
It is with heartfelt sadness to report that
Leavander Johnson has passed away.
READ
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RIP - Due to the passing
away today 16th. Sept. 05 of the highly respected Boxing Official Don
Marks our Sincere Sympathies go to his family and friends.
He will be missed by all the Boxing
Fraternity.
God Bless Don and the family he left behind in
mourning.
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Young Victor calls for all Victorian active
boxers, trainers, managers, & promoters to become members of the Victorian
ABF - ANBF click
to read
Young Victor urges all participants in
boxing to get behind the Victorian ABF the pride of our State.
The Victorian ABF was incorporated in
Victoria by Victorians. The effort made by us collectively will ensure the
future of the Victorian ABF the original predecessor of the ANBF.
Join now and help maintain its existence.
"Before its too late"
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Safety in boxing
SULAIMAN ON A SAFETY MISSION...WBC
president begins seminar in Jakarta today to try and stop all-too-common
boxing deaths in Indonesia
This is a favourite issue with Young
Victor as it needs addressing. Following the WBC methods at least
in having an ambulance on site while the fights are in progress may be
very rewarding in the long term for Aussie Boxing.
READ NEWS
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TIM NO PAY
Tim thinks the title is enough
Tim Bell is fighting for no pay at all, he is even
paying for his trip to Coffs Harbour.
"No fighter should fight for no pay"
YVB wish him the best as no fighter deserves to
fight for free. YV thinks this should not be permitted by the ANBF.
"Australian Lightheavyweight title shot for
"Tiger" Tim Bell"
Tim Bell meets Justin Clements at Coffs Harbour
SEPT 30 2005.
Trainer Gerard Stuart said Tim is ready to bring
the title back to Victoria.
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PPBA Reunions new home.
"Go the dogs"
Thanks to the Western Bulldogs the PPBA reunions
are being held at their corporate building which has a very nice
atmosphere and is very comfortable. Our members love the place as I do and
we hope we can keep using the facility.
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Join the Bulldogs
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** 5 Rounder **
May 13th Friday
At Central Coast Leagues Club a 5 rounder fight
took place.
Light Heavyweight
5x3
Jamie Pittman 76.90kgs Win KO
2.31 Round 3 Over Clint Johnson 78.40kgs
To my surprise this was not a mistake as I
checked with Craig Waller (ANBF) he was just as surprised as me.
There may be a possibility we may see scheduled 4½
rounds one day.
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Past and Present Boxers Assoc.
"Worth knowing"
Boxing enthusiasts should know that the PPBA
membership does not necessarily consist of boxers or just retired
ones and that all people are welcome to join and get involved.
The friendly members make all comers welcome.
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Send your Member's News
Anyone with news about any PPBA members are
welcome to have it shown on the YVB website.
"Send photos"
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Johnny Wheeler is recovering well and making huge
progress towards getting back into what he does best and that is judging
fights.
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Publishing the whole or part of the PPBA
Newsletter is being discussed with the the administrators at present and
Young Victor hopes that this is done as it will help exposure to new
memberships.
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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
3 CHAMPIONS – 3 BIG FIGHTS - 1 BIG NIGHT
Friday, July 22nd
feature three current champions, three main events and a top quality
undercard with dual world bantamweight champion Nathan Sting Southport
Sharks.Read
PRESS RELEASE
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Frank Maloney's Commentary on Ricky Hatton
Click Here to Read
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Young Nasser from the channel 7 TV Ringside days (60's) captured by YV
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*VICTORIAN*
BOXING
ACTION
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how they performed.
Banyule Netball Stadium, Macleod Vic
Friday 1st July 2005
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how they performed.
Bob Rose Trophy
Promotion by Peter Maniatis
Malvern 17th June 2005
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how they performed
Knox 27th May 2005
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PPBA Send your Member's News
Anyone with news about any PPBA members are
welcome to have it shown on the YVB
"Send photos"
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Why we love MELBOURNE
To be disclosed soon.
Tommy Burns 99 years later
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Kostya Tszyu Champion
in Defeat
Kostya displayed Gentlemanship right to the end
when he embraced Ricky Hatton and complimented him after a great action
packed fight.
Low Blow
YV thinks the low blow in round 10 put the 9 year
older champion in what seemed an unrecoverable position.
However YVB congratulates the new 140 lb Champion
Ricky Hatton.
This Mancunian will be around for some time as he
lacks no ability.
Kostya will be remembered by Australian Boxing
as, if not the greatest, but one of the greatest
Aussie Boxers.
A True example of a World Champion
Hatton: If I can be half the champion Kostya
Tszyu was, I’ll be a very proud man,”
Johnny Lewis: I’ve been proud of Kostya Tszyu in victory so many
times and equally proud of him in defeat today,”
Read about split ? with Johnny Lewis
Listen to interviews at fightnight
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Undisputed Super Lightweight
Champion of the World Kostya Tszyu
The blockbuster fight will be broadcast live in
Australia from 9.00am on Sunday, June 5, with the main card scheduled to
commence from 11.00am EST. Fight fans can catch all the action exclusively
into their lounge room on MAIN EVENT pay-per-view, or at leading pubs and
clubs through AUSTAR, FOX SPORTS and SKY Channel.
Best wishes Kostya from YVB
Featured Photo of Nice people in Australian
Boxing
Howard Lee - Leading Boxing Introductions
Presenter in our great city of Melbourne at the "Bob Rose Trophy" night
held at Malvern Town Hall by boxing promoter and TV personality Peter
Maniatis 17th June 2005. note: Referee Ignatius Missailidis in the
background.
During June 2005 YVB decided to keep most of what
was news on the main page
of this website and archive it on this page for
future reference by our viewers.
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