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Mayweather cements legacy with Pacquiao win
By Steve Keating
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats by improving to 48-0 with a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in a fight that lived up to its immense hype and price tag.https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27565388/mayweather-cements-legacy-with-pacquiao-win/

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather’s unanimous decision win against Manny Pacquiao in today’s “Fight of the Century” was a fair result — but the fight failed to deliver the decisive outcome this rivalry deserves.
The judges scored the fight 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112 in Mayweather’s favour and he was clearly the superior fighter.
But he also never hurt Pacquiao at any stage in a fight that featured no knockdowns.
Former champ Oscar De La Hoya, who has fought both men, apologised on behalf of the boxing world for the lack of action.... http://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/floyd-mayweather-vs-manny-pacquiao-in-las-vegas/story-fndkzthy-1227332576205

Mayweather fought the perfect fight in tune with his ability and did not take any chances which may have worked against him. People watching the fight all thought the Pacman won on points but this was far from it. The Pacman certainly did most of the work but this does not mean he should get the pat. Without using a card I saw Mayweather outboxing Pac for the first 2 rounds, Pacquiao did well to win the mid rounds and thats because Mayweather saved his energy when realizing the Pacman was spending his condition. In the later rounds when the Pacman slowed down it was his turn to perform to ensure he gets and stays in front. It was a wonderful fight and I loved the way the fighters showed massive respect for one another. A great show for the game of boxing. I was amazed at the guys from Melton calling me sir, goes to show that if you live a good life and treat people well it pays off well eventually, I had a great a time. by YV

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Dib to ponder boxing future after loss
Billy Dib will ponder his boxing future after he was stopped in three rounds by Japan's WBC super featherweight champion Takashi Miura in Tokyo on Friday night....https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27535501/dib-to-ponder-boxing-future-after-loss/

Klitschko defends heavyweight boxing title
Wladimir Klitschko has easily outpointed a game-but-outclassed Bryant Jennings in the champion's return to the United States, defending his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision.
Klitschko was in control from the outset in New York in his 18th straight successful defence.
His jab and straight right hands kept Jennings from getting inside, and the unbeaten American had little chance of winning from distance.
The overwhelmingly pro-Klitschko crowd of 17,056 roared loudly with every thundering punch by the champ.
They chanted Ukrainian slogans when he entered the arena and when the decision was announced: 116-111 on two cards, 118-109 on another.... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27358052/klitschko-defends-heavyweight-boxing-title/

Randy Petalcorin of the Philippines successfully defended hi interim WBA World light flyweight title in China April 24, 2015. - See more at: http://www.pinoypridesports.com/2015/04/petalcorin-successfully-defended-his.html#sthash.PGONvEW0.dpuf

Bayless chosen to referee Pacquiao-Mayweather fight + tickets issues
Floyd Mayweather Jr. got his licence to fight Manny Pacquiao, along with a question about domestic abuse. Veteran referee Kenny Bayless got a spot in boxing’s richest fight ever.... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27276031/bayless-chosen-to-referee-pacquiao-mayweather-fight/

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Daniel Geale v Miguel Cotto: Aussie to fight Puerto Rican middleweight star in New York
AUSTRALIAN boxer Daniel Geale is expected to announce one of the biggest fights of his career this week, a big-money match-up against Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto in New York in June.
WBC middleweight champion Cotto will defend his belt for the first time against the 34-year-old Tasmanian at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn - the home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets - in a fight televised on HBO in the United States.... http://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/boxing/daniel-geale-v-miguel-cotto-aussie-to-fight-puerto-rican-middleweight-star-in-new-york/story-e6frf5h3-1227303374079

Asis stops McKenzie; Bennett halts Barboza
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Australian based Filipino, Jack Asis (33-18-5, 18 KOs) stopped Kye McKenzie (14-1, 12 KOs) in round eight of a scheduled twelve round IBO 130 pound world title bout at Newcastle, NSW, Australia on Saturday. Referee Gary Dean saved McKenzie from further punishment at 1-28 of round eight when the Australian could not defend himself. The fight had been contested on even terms but in round eight Asis gained control and had McKenzie in trouble.

WBO #9 140 pounder Chad “Hollywood” Bennett (36-4-3, 28 KOs) stopped Pablo Martin Barboza (23-5, 9 KOs) in round five of scheduled ten round bout. Bennett was the aggressor from opening bell and at :22 of round five referee John Gauchi crowned the Australian after the Argentinian was counted out after being dropped by a body shot. The 41-year-old Bennett failed to make the 135 pound weight limit so the vacant IBO title was not up for grabs as originally was scheduled.....http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/asis-stops-mckenzie-bennett-halts-barboza-286103

Chad Bennett and Kye Mackenzie challenge for IBO world titles
Boxing action this weekend brings fight fans to Newcastle, as two fighters at very different points in their careers challenge for IBO world titles.... http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/04/11/chad-bennett-and-kye-mackenzie-challenge-for-ibo-world-titles/

Chagaev v Browne talks underway, challenger wants home advantage
Lucas 'Big Daddy' Browne is planning on becoming a history maker and he wants to do it on home soil.
Australia has never had a world champion at heavyweight, but Browne will get the opportunity to change that when he meets WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev.
Browne was made the well-respected Uzbek's mandatory challenger last month and negotiations are currently underway, with the Sydney-native crossing his fingers for a fight Down Under..... http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2015/03/23/news/wbn/chagaev-v-browne-talks-underway-challenger-eyes-home-advantage

Boxing can seriously damage your brain but its a small price paid by a small percentage of participants that are harmed
It gets you to become a respectful person in yourself and gain respect by others.
It rises your health close to, if not the fittest achievement of all sports.
Teaches self-discipline and respect other disciplined persons.
It steers you away from smoking cigarettes, drugs and alcohol as they are a dangerous combination to
mix with the sport.
One most important issue is that ex boxers are people that know the power of their acquired deadly
punch by their own ability or or other boxers and steer away from participation in fights out of the
ring.
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PETALCORIN ADDS AUSTRALIAN AWARD TO HIS ‘BOXER OF THE YEAR’ ACCOLADE AT THE ‘FLASH’ ELORDE ANNUAL BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS
WBA light flyweight Interim champion Randy “Razor” Petalcorin has won an award from the Australian National Boxing Federation for winning the title last year in Shanghai, China with a rousing 7th round TKO over Panama’s Walter Tello.
Petalcorin’s award was accepted on his behalf by his co-manager and multi-titled Australian promoter Peter Maniatis who thanked Ultratune CEO Sean Buckley and the Sanman Gym of the Manangquil brothers of General Santos City..... http://philboxing.com/news/story-105607.html

Lucas Browne waiting for world title shot
The undefeated Lucas Browne is hoping for a major title shot this year. At the same time, Browne would have the chance to become the first Australian to be named a heavyweight champion of the world.... http://www.fighthubtv.com/boxing-news-golden-boy-mayweather-pacquiao-results-rumors/lucas-browne-waiting-for-world-title-shot-2015/

Pacquiao starts well in pre-Mayweather sparring
Los Angeles (AFP) - Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao enjoyed a strong first day of sparring Tuesday in preparation for his May 2 showdown with unbeaten US rival Floyd Mayweather..... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26703577/pacquiao-starts-well-in-pre-mayweather-sparring/

A final message of love for her champion Braydon Smith
BOXER Braydon Smith’s “big heart” has been donated to save another person’s life.
The young Toowoomba fighter, 23, died in hospital on Monday after collapsing following a title fight in the Darling Downs city on Saturday night.
His father and trainer Brendon told Facebook followers of the family’s Smithy’s Gym that his late son had become an organ donor.
“Yes! my son’s heart was big enough to give to the world and he did just that at 3am this morning,” Mr Smith posted on Tuesday.
“Helping people to the very end. We love you Brayd!!!!”
Friends expressed their admiration for the gesture in tributes on the Smithy’s Gym Facebook page.
“Whoever has his heart will be blessed with the heart of a champion for many, many years mate,” wrote Shannon Tunui.
“Thinking of you and your family at this sad time, RIP Braydon, a true gentleman, a credit to himself, boxing, family and friends.”.... http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/a-final-message-of-love-for-her-champion-braydon-smith/story-fnn8dlfs-1227267160676

Qld champion boxer Brayd Smith dies from fight injury
Australian boxing has been rocked with the news young Queensland fighter Brayd Smith died today following a bout in Toowoomba on Saturday night.
The 23-year-old featherweight collapsed an hour or so after losing a tough 10-round points decision to Filipno John Moralde at Toowoomba’s Rumours International.
He was taken to hospital in Toowoomba, before being transferred to Brisbane where he was placed on a life support machine, but never regained consciousness.... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26680907/qld-boxer-dies-from-fight-injury/

RIP Brayd Smith

Condolences from YoungVictorBoxing to his whole family with hope that they will recover from this horrific event

MORALDE’S AUSSIE OPPONENT FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE
In a battle of undefeated fighters in which 20 year old Filipino John Vincent Moralde stunned favored 23 year old Australian Brayd Smith to win the WBC Asia Boxing Council Continental featherweight title in Smith’s hometown of Toowoomba, Queensland on Saturday, Smith was flown to a hospital in Brisbane after he collapsed while talking to some friends 30 minutes after the fight.
Multi-titled Australian promoter Peter Maniatis informed the New Standard/Viva Sports that Smith had “undergone two operations today (Sunday) and is now on a life support system.”
Maniatis said Smith who is a lawyer, complained of a headache and collapsed and was rushed to Brisbane on a helicopter ambulance.
Maniatis said Smith had a blood clot in his brain.
Moralde and his team didn’t know about the tragic situation of Smith whose manager/agent Brendon Smith is also the trainer of Michael Katsidis, as they were en route back to the Philippines.
It was Moralde’s first fight abroad but the promising youngster who is handled by youthful Jim Claude Manangquil showed no signs of nerves as he out-boxed Smith who was a noted puncher but couldn’t land a big shot while Moralde nailed the more experienced Aussie with some excellent combinations.
Moralde received the nod of all three judges by wide margins of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.
http://philboxing.com/news/story-105300.html

Aussie boxer Tomlinson loses to Vargas
Will Tomlinson's hopes of securing a super featherweight boxing title shot have hit an impassable Mexican roadblock.
The Australian was stopped in eight rounds by unbeaten Francisco Vargas in San Antonio, Texas on Friday afternoon (AEDT).
Vargas, the No.1 ranked contender in the WBC and WBO and rated No.4 by the IBF, retained his WBO International and NABF titles with an impressive performance.
The 30-year-old champion pummelled the brave challenger with plenty of power shots before finally knocking him down halfway through the eighth round. http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8966924

Australia’s Will Tomlinson faces ferocious Francisco Vargas in Texas
AUSSIE slugger Will Tomlinson has taken a rocky track to the top of world boxing and will be doing everything he can to stop Mexican Francisco Vargas derailing his ambitions in Texas on Thursday (Australian time).
“El Bandido” Vargas, a Mexican Olympian and the No. 1 ranked junior-lightweight contender for the WBC and WBO world titles, is undefeated in 22 fights and has promised to throw everything at the powerful Melbourne boxer..... http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/boxing-australias-will-tomlinson-faces-ferocious-francisco-vargas-in-texas/story-fnii0bqi-1227256271462

Zou defeated, but China and Tso go on
Macau (Macau) (AFP) - Double Olympic champion Zou Shiming's failure to win the IBF flyweight world title on Saturday does not mean China's dream of having a professional world champion is over, says veteran promoter Bob Arum.https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26556973/zou-defeated-but-china-and-tso-go-on/

Perth boxer Dawson beaten in three rounds
Daniel Dawson's hopes of securing a second crack at the WBO light-middleweight title were snuffed out in three rounds in Macau on Saturday night.
The 36-year-old Perth fighter was looking to put himself in the frame for another world title tilt by defeating highly-rated American Glen Tapia.
But Tapia, 25, was too good as he became only the second fighter to halt Dawson in 46 fights.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26556135/perth-boxer-dawson-beaten-in-three-rounds/

WBO #12 Dunn smashes WBC #14 Berrocal
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Photos: Werner Kalin
WBO #12 Zac Dunn (17-0, 15 KOs) stopped WBC #14 Beibi Berrocal (14-3, 14 KOs) in round two of a scheduled twelve round WBO Oriental super middleweight title bout at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria, Australia on Friday. Dunn and Berrocal were exchanging solid punches when the Colombian was visibly hurt and was in no condition to defend himself when the referee saved Berrocal from further punishment. Time 2:41. “Dunn will challenge for the IBO world title in 2015 and we will target WBO champion Arthur Abraham for the championship after he wins IBO title,” said promoter Barry Michael afterward. “Respected American boxing agent, Don Majeski is working with us to help Zac receive a world title opportunity.”.... http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/wbo-12-dunn-smashes-wbc-14-berrocal-281086

Lucas Browne About To Make History Again.. “Big Daddy” Browne named mandatory for Ruslan Chagaev’s belt
It has been a long, painful and sometimes frustrating road for Browne, however now his faith in his own ability and destiny has been repaid after WBA chairman Gilberto Mendoza mandated on Wednesday that Chagaev’s representatives have 30 days to negotiate the fight with Browne.
Although Lucas is a very approachable and pleasant man outside the ring he looks like he’d eat your Granny in the ring..... http://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/lucas-browne-about-to-make-history-again-big-daddy-browne-named-mandatory-for-ruslan-chagaevs-belt/38784

Jeff Fenech confident Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne can overcome Ruslan Chagaev
TRAINER Jeff Fenech says the power of his fighter Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne will be enough to overcome the experience of World Boxing Association heavyweight champ Ruslan Chagaev when they clash later this year.
The WBA Championships Committee has ordered Chagaev to defend against the hulking Aussie and to begin negotiations immediately for their mandatory fight..... http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/jeff-fenech-confident-lucas-big-daddy-browne-can-overcome-ruslan-chagaev/story-fnii0bqi-1227240545932

AUSTRALIAN STANDOUT AND TITLE CHALLENGER WILL TOMLINSON LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORK-OUT QUOTES
lightweight title challenger "Wild" Will Tomlinson hosted a Los Angeles media work-out at Westside Boxing Club on Tuesday, Feb. 24 before his championship bout against Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas in San Antonio, Texas on March 12. The title fight will also be televised live on HBO Latino® Boxing. http://philboxing.com/news/story-104486.html

Pacquiao says Mayweather bout 'like any other fight'
General Santos (Philippines) (AFP) - Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao may be facing the biggest fight of his career in undefeated rival Floyd Mayweather but he said on Sunday he is taking it all in his stride.
"This is just like any other fight I had before," he told reporters as he went through his regular training regimen in his home town of General Santos in the southern Philippines.... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26394457/pacquiao-says-mayweather-like-any-other-fight/

Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao boxing fight to finally go ahead in May after five-year wait
Floyd Mayweather Jr celebrates his win over Canel Alvarez in their WBC/WBA title fight in 2013.
Photo: Floyd Mayweather Jr will take on Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas in one of the biggest boxing fights in history.
The long-awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making, will take place in Las Vegas on May 3 (Australian time), Mayweather announced on Saturday.
A duel between the defence-minded Mayweather and the aggressive Pacquiao, the biggest drawcards of their generation, has been savoured by boxing fans, if only to decide the mythical title of the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-21/mayweather-v-pacquiao-mega-fight-to-go-ahead/6175714

Sakio Bika to fight Canada's Stevenson for WBC Light Heavyweight title
Australian boxer Sakio Bika is set to take on Canada's Adonis Stevenson, who is defending his World Boxing Council light-heavyweight champion title.
Cameroon-born Australian Sakio Bika will challenge World Boxing Council light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson on April 4 at Quebec City.... http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/02/18/austs-bika-fight-canadas-stevenson

Egberime-Cuevas added to Arizona card
Welterweight Solomon Egberime (22-4, 11 KOs), a 2000 Olympian from Nigeria and former Australian super lightweight and welterweight beltholder, will be fighting Gerardo “Pipino” Cuevas Jr. (17-12, 15 KOs) in an eight-rounder on the March 13 card at the We Ko Pa Resort in Fort McDowell, Scottsdale, Arizona.... http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/egberime-cuevas-added-arizona-card-279291

FLOYD MAYWEATHER ONE STEP CLOSER TO PACQUIAO FIGHT

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao said a much-anticipated fight with unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather was "near" after he agreed to a key demand to undergo drug testing.
The eight-division world champion said negotiations were nearly complete after he dropped his opposition to drugs screening - and even suggested a $5 million fine if he tests positive....https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26318073/pacquiao-agrees-to-drugs-tests/

Floyd Mayweather Jr Denied Visa for Australia Tour
Floyd Mayweather Jr’s proposed two-day trip to Australia has been put on hold after the boxing champion was denied a visa.
The 37-year-old was due to arrive in the country later this week for a series of exclusive events and promotional activities. However, it has now been revealed that Mayweather will not be granted a visa because of his previous criminal offences for domestic violence..... http://www.billionairesaustralia.com/floyd-mayweather-jr-denied-visa-for-australia-tour/

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to start talks over £200m mega-fight after meeting at NBA game in Miami
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather met at Miami vs Milwaukee
They sat across the court from each other during the first half
The pair had a short conversation at half-time and swapped numbers
Mayweather is expected to announce his next fight for May 2 this week.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2929269/Coming-2015-Floyd-Mayweather-Manny-Pacquiao-attend-NBA-match-Miami-fueling-speculation-mega-fight.html#ixzz3QmcOnAme

Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook..... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2929269/Coming-2015-Floyd-Mayweather-Manny-Pacquiao-attend-NBA-match-Miami-fueling-speculation-mega-fight.html

Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen both win boxing bouts on Footy Show Fight Night
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/sonny-bill-williams-and-paul-gallen-both-win-boxing-bouts-on-footy-show-fight-night/story-fni2fnkz-1227203907873

Beautiful Family Story:

No chance of pairing boxing's father and son, Kali and Willis Meehan, in ultimate family bout (Please note that Kali fought Lamond Brewster and seemed robbed for the WBO World Heavyweight Title and not his son Willis)
Kali and Willis Meehan created history of sorts by becoming a father-and-son combination ranked in Australia's top 12 heavyweight fighters, but promoters, be warned, you'll be wasting time trying to tempt the pair to engage in what would be billed boxing's ultimate family feud.
Kali, 44, was ranked in the Australian National Boxing Federation's December ratings as the nation's third best heavyweight while 19-year-old Willis, who is playing league for the Sydney Roosters, was 11th.
Willis, who many believe was robbed of the WBO heavyweight champion's crown when he fought Lamond Brewster for Don King in 2004, shook his head at the notion of ever punching-on against his "little" boy..... http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/no-chance-of-pairing-boxings-father-and-son-kali-and-willis-meehan-in-ultimate-family-bout-20150124-12xj0i.html

Boxing champ Mayweather coming to Australia
The world’s best pound-for-pound boxer Floyd Mayweather could use his first Australian visit next week, to let the world know if he will finally agree to a long awaited and much anticipated fight with fellow superstar Manny Pacquiao,.... http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/01/21/boxing-champ-mayweather-coming-australia/

Fight toughest yet for SBW
Win against seasoned Chauncy Welliver offers dual-code star respect in boxing arena
Sonny Bill Williams trains with Tony Mundine for the January 31 bout. Williams says he'll be leaning on his athleticism to get him through. Picture / Nick Reed
Sonny Bill Williams trains with Tony Mundine for the January 31 bout. Williams says he'll be leaning on his athleticism to get him through. Picture / Nick Reed
Sonny Bill Williams is readying himself for the toughest fight of his boxing career and looking to earn respect when he steps into the ring to take on experienced American southpaw Chauncy Welliver this month.... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11389238

Boxing champ Mayweather coming to Oz
Adrian Warren January 20, 2015, 3:35 pm
The world's best pound-for-pound boxer Floyd Mayweather could use his first Australian visit next week, to let the world know if he will finally agree to a long awaited and much anticipated fight with fellow superstar Manny Pacquiao,
Mayweather, who presently holds welterweight and super welterweight world titles, will make dinner and nightclub appearances in Sydney and Melbourne on January 29 and January 30 respectively.
The 37-year-old American is unquestioningly the dominant boxer of the modern era, having won a stack of world titles across five weight divisions from super featherweight to super welterweight .....
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26045060/boxing-champ-mayweather-coming-to-oz/

WBA Oceania junior welter weight champion Kris George will make his first title defence against New Zealand's Anthony 'TNT' Taylor.

Taylor is the current New Zealand Welter weight Champion. His only loss in eleven fights as a pro was a majority points decision against highly rated Australian Brandon Ogilvie. Since the loss to Ogilvie Taylor has been on a roll - winning six straight,three by knock out and three by unanimous decision. In those bouts that went the distance - on the official judges score cards the Kiwi was only adjudged to have lost three rounds out of a total of 18..... http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=86519

Floyd Mayweather promotional tour stuck in holding pattern
Organisers of a potential Australian visit from boxer Floyd Mayweather will know within 48 hours if the boxing superstar will hit our shores at the end of January.
It had been reported that the unbeaten Mayweather, widely regarded as the premier pound-for-pound boxer in the world, had been confirmed for a three-city, east coast promotional tour later this month but a number of details remain to be ironed out between the parties....http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boxing/floyd-mayweather-promotional-tour-stuck-in-holding-pattern-20150119-12tj1j.html

Wilder dethrones Stiverne in heavyweight clash
Las Vegas (AFP) - Deontay Wilder claimed the World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a dominating 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne, becoming the first American to hold a major heavyweight crown since 2006.
Wilder won easily on all three judges scorecards Saturday in a fight that many were surprised went the distance instead of ending with the knockout finish that both fighters had predicted.

(YVB: opinion: This may be the fighter to dethrone Vladimir Klitchco in the WBC Super heavyweight title).....
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26028783/wilder-dethrones-stiverne-in-heavyweight-clash/

Muhammad Ali back in hospital
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is back in the hospital following treatment for a severe urinary tract infection, his second stint in the hospital in the past four weeks.... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/world/a/26022125/muhammad-ali-back-in-hospital/

Floyd Mayweather may be banned from promotional tour of Australia
Moves to bring Floyd Mayweather to Australia for a promotional tour in January hinge on the boxing champion being granted an entry visa, with his extensive criminal history a substantial stumbling block for organisers..... http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/boxing/floyd-mayweather-may-be-banned-from-promotional-tour-of-australia-20150116-12s0y6.html

Pacquiao agrees to fight Mayweather

: Arum
Manny Pacquiao flew to Los Angeles on Wednesday, preparing for a meeting with contestants of the Miss Universe pageant.
Whether he has an even bigger date on May 2 seems entirely up to Floyd Mayweather.
Promoter Bob Arum said Pacquiao has agreed to all terms for what would be boxing's richest fight ever, a bout with Mayweather that fans have been demanding for five years.
The question now is whether the long-reluctant Mayweather will finally sign on the dotted line for what could be an astonishing $US120 million ($A130 million) payday for the fighter.

Young Victor thinks that the fight is 5 years too late and that Mayweather will benefit by the time difference......
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26004020/pacquiao-agrees-to-fight-mayweather-arum/

John Ryder ready to impress when he faces Australian on bumper London bill
John Ryder hopes to make a statement to his middleweight rivals when he faces Les Sherrington on a big-name London bill.
The 26-year-old Islington man has responded with four wins after his unbeaten record was ended by a narrow points defeat against Billy Joe Saunders in 2013.... http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9633078/john-ryder-ready-to-impress-when-he-faces-australian-on-bumper-london-bill

Tributes paid to Rochdale boxer Johnny Butterworth following his death aged 82
The lightweight fought across the UK, France, Australia and California in a nine-year, 55 fight professional career..... http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/tributes-paid-rochdale-boxer-johnny-8374598

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Luke Jackson fight for Australian Featherweight title confirmed
TASMANIAN professional boxer Luke Jackson will travel to Queensland and fight for the Australian Featherweight title in March.... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/luke-jackson-fight-for-australian-featherweight-title-confirmed/story-fnjj6013-1227172514125

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalised with pneumonia
Ali, 72, was admitted to a hospital in an undisclosed location Saturday morning and is being treated by a team of doctors and remains in stable condition, spokesman Bob Gunnell said. http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Boxing/2014/12/21/Boxing-great-Muhammad-Ali-hospitalized-with-pneumonia/ .....

Quade Cooper and Sonny Bill tee up 'fight night'
ESPN Staff
December 19, 2014
Quade Cooper and Sonny Bill Williams address the press, Sydney, December 19, 2014
Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper are going to be back in the boxing ring © Getty Images
Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper will be back in the boxing ring on January 31 for a 'fight night' in Sydney. http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/251289.html ......

Boxing legend Johnny Butterworth passed away overnight

18th Dec. 2014

The message to Young Victor was:

Just received this message from the UK:
Rochdale boxing Legend Johnny Butterworth passed away last night.
Go easy on them up there Johnny and god bless you.

SEE VIDEO BRACKEN VS BUTTERWORTH

I remember we had an exhibition fight at the Frankston Hotel in 1960.

Johnny was retired as he had been banned from boxing in the UK and came over to Australia to do pretty well beating the Australian Champion George Bracken and fighting Aldo Pravisani, David Oved, Alfie O'Sullivan, Steve Nitties, Auburn Copeland. Gary Cowburn and others. he finished his career in OZ and is recommended as an inductee to the ANBHOF by the writer Young Victor having been a sparring partner of over 500 rounds and having improved from fighting 3 rounders to a main event level and promised a Vic title shot if he had won his fight with Pasquale Cursio,

RIP - Condolences to Johnny's family in the UK by YV and the ANBHOF and all boxing fans in Australia having produced some of the great fights at Festival Hall. Johnny's record..... http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=31708&cat=boxer

Aussie 2014 Review
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Review of Australian activity during 2014 of Australia’s world rated boxers also prospects and leading promoters “Down Under.”..... http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/aussie-2014-review-273746

Amputee boxer Jesse Vosseler turns professional
Despite losing his leg to cancer at 16, Brisbane boxer Jesse Vosseler rolled with the punches and has now joined the ranks of Australia's professional boxing elite.
Vosseler turned professional after defeating competitor Jesse Saavedra at Ipswich's Big Fight Night competition at the Grand Hotel in Yamanto on November 19.
Becoming professional has proven a long road, after having his leg amputated from the knee down as a result of a cancerous tumour....... http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/amputee-boxer-jesse-vosseler-turns-professional-20141216-128hp7.html

Young Victor's brief opinion: This is a crazy move as allowing an amputee to fight in a ring with a professional boxer will place him in a dangerous state as the addition of a solid leg replacement to his body will more than likely cause unexpected harm.

Boxing star Pacquiao says Mayweather has 'nowhere to run'
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao vowed to chase Floyd Mayweather into ring submission after his US rival offered to fight him next year in a blockbuster world title face-off.
"He (Mayweather) has reached a dead end. He has nowhere to run but to fight me," Pacquiao told AFP late Saturday, hours after the undefeated Mayweather issued the May 2 challenge on US television.
The two were long-time rivals as the "best pound-for-pound" boxers of their generation, but the dream fight has never materialised to the disappointment of the boxing world... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/world/a/25769408/boxing-star-pacquiao-says-mayweather-has-nowhere-to-run/

Mayweather says he wants Pacman on May 2
Los Angeles (AFP) - US boxer Floyd Mayweather says he is willing to fight Manny Pacquiao next May in a blockbuster world title fight but only if he receives a much bigger share of the purse.
Speaking to Showtime Sports on Friday night, Mayweather said he wants his next fight to be against Filipino star Pacquiao, who is coming off an impressive win over Chris Algieri last month in Macau, China.
The 37-year-old Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) said his is ready to reach out to Pacquiao's people with the hope that the expected richest fight in boxing history can be held on May 2nd..... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/25766917/mayweather-says-he-wants-pacman-on-may-2/

Aussie boxer knocked out in Russia
Aussie fighter Ben McCulloch has been knocked out in the second round by Russian boxer Fedor Chudinov in Moscow..... http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/12/12/aussie-boxer-knocked-out-russia

“Wild” Will Tomlinson is on the path to redemption.
Carving his name into the American boxing scene, Tomlinson made a stellar live television debut on Thursday night, downing experienced Mexican, Miguel Zamudio, with a final round knockout.
It was in important end-of-year victory for one Bairnsdale’s biggest sporting exports, needing the victory to ensure his promoter, Golden Boy, would remain on board.
“Wild” Will now remains a chance to fight for a world title from one of the major governing bodies..... http://www.eastvicmedia.com.au/index.php/en/news/archive/item/507-wild-will-s-christmas-gift

Jeff Fenech to be honoured by WBC as its greatest featherweight boxer of the past 30 years
AUSTRALIA’S most successful boxer Jeff Fenech will be honoured by the World Boxing Council in Las Vegas this weekend as its greatest featherweight of the last 30 years.
Fenech will join other boxing greats including Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Oscar De La Hoya at the annual WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino where the Australian fought his epic and controversial 12-round draw with Azumah Nelson in 1991..... http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/jeff-fenech-to-be-honoured-by-wbc-as-its-greatest-featherweight-boxer-of-the-past-30-years/story-fni2fnkz-1227150564063

Lucas Browne v Joseph Parker the 'Bledisloe of Boxing'

And More
NEW ZEALAND’S undefeated world No. 10 heavyweight Joseph Parker sent out a chilling warning to Australia’s top heavyweight Lucas ``Big Daddy’’ Browne last week but the big Aussie says he’s not exactly shaking in his boots..... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/boxing-wrap-lucas-browne-v-joseph-parker-the-bledisloe-of-boxing/story-fni2urrv-1227151236774

Win No.22 for 'Big Daddy' Browne
Unbeaten heavyweight Lucas Browne stayed on track for a future shot at the world heavyweight title with a stoppage of NZ-based journeyman Chauncy Welliver in Melbourne tonight.
Former Northbridge bouncer Browne, now trained by Jeff Fenech in Sydney, banged home a series of right hands to close the left eye of the oversized Welliver, forcing the referee and ringside doctor to intervene at the end of the fifth round.
"Big Daddy" Browne, who defended his WBC Eurasian Pacific and WBA Intercontinental titles, took his perfect record to 22-0, with 19 of those wins coming early..... https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/25498068/win-no-22-for-big-daddy-browne/

Aussie boxing climbing off the canvas
Wins to Billy Dib and Jeff Horn have continued the late-year revival of Australian boxing following a mid-year run of defeats in big fights.

A string of strong recent performances has Australian boxing looking distinctly chipper heading into Christmas after a disastrous mid-year run of losses.
Former featherweight world champion Billy Dib and world-ranked Australian welterweight Jeff Horn - probably the hottest Australian prospect of the last two decades - both won on Saturday night.
Their convincing stoppage wins over Brazilian opponents continued an encouraging end to a year which loomed as Australian boxing's annus horribilis...... http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/12/07/aussie-boxing-climbing-canvas

Anthony Mundine shows fighting spirit to win split decision over Sergey Rabchenko
ANTHONY Mundine showed a huge fighting heart to score one of the most important wins of his career against World No.2 light-middleweight Sergey Rabchenko at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena...... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/anthony-mundine-shows-fighting-spirit-to-win-split-decision-over-sergey-rabchenko/story-fni2urrv-1227121336779

AUSTRALIA’S newest world boxing champion Randy Petalcorin

Randy Petalcorin outboxed and outsmarted his opponent by a mile and did Australia proud.

Aussie world champ Randy Petalcorin looks for Manny Pacquiao chance

He is hoping to make the first defence of his WBA Interim world light-flyweight title on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s next superfight.
Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight crown against slick, undefeated Chris Algieri in Macau and Petalcorin’s promoter Peter Maniatis is working to get his Melbourne-based fighter a start on the same show.
Pacquiao was ringside to congratulate Petalcorin after the 22-year-old Filipino stopped Panama’s Walter Tello in the seventh round in Shanghai, China last week.
VIDEO: Randy Petalcorin wins WBA Interim world light-flyweight title
Petalcorin, a hard-hitting southpaw, has been living at Maniatis’s house in Yarraville for the last 14 months and is now seeking permanent residency in Australia.
His two fights before winning the world title were held in Melbourne.
He has an outstanding record with 22 wins (17 by KOs) and a draw in 24 pro fights stretching back to 2009 and fought for the world title as a registered boxer with Victoria’s Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board.
Pacquiao and Petalcorin are both from General Santos City in the Philippines,
``Manny Pacquiao was very impressed with Randy in Shanghai,’’ Maniatis said. ``He was ringside along with his trainer Freddie Roach and his promoter Bob Arum.
``Everyone agreed that in Randy a new star has been born.’’
Petalcorin is a pocket rocket at 155cm and 49kg.

As seen in:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/aussie-world-champ-randy-petalcorin-looks-for-manny-pacquiao-chance/story-fni2urrv-1227048882519

Former Australian champion now wanted on terrorism charges

By David Finger
The tragedy that is the Civil War in Syria and Iraq has an unfortunate connection to the sport of boxing, as one of the most notorious terrorists to emerge in the horrific conflict is radical Islamic jihadist Mohammed Elomar. Elomar, a citizen of Australia, has quickly emerged as one of the most recognizable faces in the conflict, prompting Australian Attorney-General George Brandis to describe Elomar, and other Australians like him the “biggest threat to Australian national security.”..... READ

PETALCORIN FIGHTS TELLO FOR WBA INTERIM LIGHT FLYWEIGHT TITLE
Hard-hitting Filipino southpaw Randy “Razor” Petalcorin (L) will fight Panama’s Walter Tello (R) for the WBA light flyweight Interim title at the new Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on August 26.
The 22 year old Petalcorin who has a record of 21-1-1 with 16 knockouts is ranked No. 2 by the WBA while the 27 year old Tello who is ranked No. 6 has a record of 20-7 with 8 knockouts is an experienced fighter who has fought three times for world titles, his last attempt being against Peru’s Alberto Rossel against whom he dropped a close twelve round unanimous decision on March 16, 2013.

Gennady Golovkin inflicts brutal TKO on Daniel Geale in third round of middleweight world title bout

Geale ran head long into the Mike Tyson of the middleweight division at Madison Square Garden, going down in a brutal third-round knockout. http://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/gennady-golovkin-inflicts-brutal-tko-on-daniel-geale-in-third-round-of-middleweight-world-title-bout/story-fndkzthy-1227003094762

Blake Caparello the next IBO Light Heavyweight Champion

By Young Victor

Australian and IBO International Champion Blake Caparello will be fighting the WBO world light heavyweight title holder Sergey Kovalev 2nd August at Revel Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Both fighters are unbeaten and although Kovalev's team think they have picked an easy target by choosing Blake as thier next opponent, they may be in for a big surprise.

Young Victor expects our fighter to win on points and expects Blake Caparello to be our next World champion.
Blake has had a very well prepared upward path the ladder helped along by his manager/trainer Sam Labruna and is now ready for the big time fights in the World scene.
Blake has a unique style of fighting which opponents find hard to work out, it has brought him this far, he is now at the fringe of his destination and he needs his skill to work against the elite professionals.

His most difficult time is now and his future success will be proven by his upcoming fights.

Blake Caparello said "Sergey Kovalev has power but I don't fear him. I wanted to fight Kovalev because he is the best in the division and he is the man I want to beat."

Fighters records Sergey Kovalev Blake Caparello

Ricky Hatton gives his Australian charges advice on boxing – and life

Ricky Hatton says a boxer must train hard and bond with fans. "I’m always humble," he says. "No airs 'n' graces."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boxing/ricky-hatton-gives-his-australian-charges-advice-on-boxing-8211-and-life-20140711-zt3u2.html#ixzz379niqDNJ

Billy Dib outpoints Mexican Alberto Garza in Connecticut

AUSTRALIA’S Billy Dib has started on the long road back towards another world title, outpointing Mexican Alberto Garza in Connecticut today.
Dib won a 10-round unanimous decision with the three judges scoring 98-91 and 96-93 (twice) against a rugged opponent,
It was Dib’s first fight since the former IBF world featherweight champion was stopped in a rematch with Russian slugger Evgeny Gradovich in Macau in November. Gradovich had taken his world title in a big upset earlier in the year.
Dib now has 37 wins in 40 fights (21 wins by KO). http://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/boxing/billy-dib-outpoints-mexican-alberto-garza-in-connecticut/story-e6frf5h3-1226975889886?nk=905febbc741bd16bea06119ff4af60f3

RUNDOWN OF AUSSIES IN WORLD TITLE FIGHTS

http://www.boxingscene.com/daniel-geale-leads-title-shot-charge-australia--79379

MALVERN TOWN HALL RESULTS

By Promoter Peter Maniatis 27th Jun 2014

ZERAFA COASTS TO A WIN

By Young Victor

Michael Zerafa (15-0, 7 KOs) outpointed Joe (sugar) Rea (9-14-1, 4 KOs) easily but did at times take risks.
The first round started slow with Zerafa throwing accurate straight lefts and rights feeling into the fight, a small exchange of punches did take place.
The second round a hard telling straight left by the local started a good exchange by both.
Rea started the round with good combinations and Zerafa looked a little open to this but he immediately took to good boxing and finished the round in front.
Good pace was maintained throughout the 4th. with Zerafa keeping his lead.
Rea put more pace into the 5th. and caught Michael with a couple of telling punches causing him to make signs of not being hurt.
Round 6 the pace slowed down both having a rest but suddenly Zerafa landed two beautiful right hands which put Rea into a back off mode for the rest of the round.
In round 7 Rea showed some experienced tactics not usually seen locally but Zerafa handled them well which kept him very well ahead on points.
The last round showed Zerafa using great footwork and staying at a distance but landing very speedy straight lefts and rights.
While this was on Rea knew he had to land a knockout punch to save the fight and hard he tried but to no avail.

Scores Tony Marretta 79-73, Andrew Campbell 79-73, Mark Cook 80-72.
Talking to Joe Rea after the fight, said he is desperately looking for a job if he is to stay in Australia.

Undercard Fights

In the main supporting contest, light heavyweight Manny Vlamis (13-3, 9 KOs) outscored John Roll (3-4-1, 1 KO) over eight rounds. Scores 79-73, 78-74, 79-74. Vlamis only losses were to Togassilmo Letoa in 2012 and to Johaness Mwetupunga in 2009 also Kashif Mumtaz in 2008.
Pierre Karam (19-4-4, 6 KOs) outpointed Komgrit Nanakorn (17-22, 7 KOs) over eight rounds. Scores 80-73, 79-73, 80-73.
Martin Toma (1-1-0) outpointed Yodmingkol Singmanasak (12-14-1, 7 KOs) over four rounds. Scores 40-36, 40-36, 40-36.
Alex Don (5-0, 2 KOs) stopped Terry DeHaan (3-6-0) in round three of a scheduled four. DeHaan retired at the end of round three
Steve Attard (4-0-2, 1 KO) outpointed Ben Harvie (1-3) over four rounds. Scores 40-37, 40-36, 40-36.

Billy Dib to re build his career

Former featherweight world boxing champion Billy Dib has learnt from his mistakes and is eager to prove himself as a super featherweight in the US this week. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-2677512/Alive-Dib-eager-rebuild-boxing-career.html

FLETCHER LANDS WORLD TITLE FIGHT

Australian boxer Jarrod Fletcher knows it may seem like he's fighting the whole of Brooklyn when he seeks his first world title in New York.
The 2008 Olympian meets American Daniel Jacobs for the vacant WBA middleweight championship at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on August 9.
Brooklyn born and based, Jacobs has racked up five knockout wins since returning from a 19-month layoff to fight cancer.
"I know that the hometown crowd will be in Jacob's corner, but that's fine," said Fletcher, who is on a six-fight winning streak of his own.
"I intend on having my hand raised."
Fletcher's 18-1 record includes 10 knockouts, compared to Jacobs' 27-1 with 24 knockouts.
"This whole comeback has been a dream so far, and what better way to keep it going than with a world title fight?" Jacobs said.
"This is the fight I've been waiting for and no one will keep me from that belt."

Caparello lands world title fight
Melbourne's Blake Caparello is the latest Australian boxer to land a huge international title fight.

The unbeaten 27-year-old will face World Boxing Organisation light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (24 wins, one draw) in Atlantic City on August 2 (August 3 WA time).
It's a massive jump for Caparello (19 wins, one draw) to go in against the big-punching Russian but his manager Brendan Bourke says he is undaunted.
"He's a slick boxer and will ask him a lot of questions," Bourke said. "He's not going to allow Kovalev to come straight forward."
Caparello's world title shot follows on from Sam Soliman defeating IBF middleweight champion Felix Sturm in Germany, while also at 160lb Daniel Geale challenges Gennady Golovkin for the WBA 'super' title and Jarrod Fletcher faces Danny Jacobs for the WBA 'regular' belt, both in New York.

WBC super-middleweight Sakio Bika is ready to announce his next defence in the next few weeks, while Perth light-middleweight Daniel Dawson is also set for a massive contest in America.
He is near naming the date of his clash against former WBA champion Austin Trout, believed to be in early August.

as seen on https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/24241371/caparello-lands-world-title-fight/

IBF announce Joel Brunker for World featherweight title eliminator

Rated inside the top 15 of all four major sanctioning bodies, and #3 with the IBF, the immediate future of Joel Brunker became much clearer with Friday's official announcement from the New Jersey offices of the IBF.

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=19f123eb7ad9cddbdd0c568af&id=d3b93cfefa&e=3435eb90d5

Daniel Geale earns another shot at a world title after securing bout with Gennady Golovkin at Madison Square Garden

THE unsung hero of Australian boxing, Daniel Geale, has earned another shot at a legitimate world title with the former middleweight champion set to meet WBA and IBO belt-holder Gennady Golovkin at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 26.
Regarded as one of world sport’s most brilliant theatres, Geale has earned an opportunity to reassert himself as one of the best middleweight boxers of his generation against the dangerous Golovkin on a stage made famous by many of boxing biggest names. READ MORE http://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/daniel-geale-earns-another-shot-at-a-world-title-after-securing-bout-with-gennady-golovkin-at-madison-square-garden/story-fndkzthy-1226942552031

Jarrod Fletcher is closer to his entitlement of a world title fight

WBA International Middleweight champion Jarrod Fletcher has been lined up to fight Daniel Jacobs for the World Middleweight Title with the date yet to be announced.

Jarrod with a record of 18 wins 1 loss is qualified for this fight as seen in an open letter by his manager and Melbourne promoter of FightCard Promotions Adam Wilcock.

http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=19f123eb7ad9cddbdd0c568af&id=f4dc30968e&e=3435eb90d5

Sam Soliman beats Felix Sturm to become new IBF Middleweight champion

Sam Soliman’s lifetime dream came through in Germany this morning when he beat local hero Felix Sturm to win the IBF middleweight championship of the world.

Congratulations from YVB and all Aussie followers

Sam Soliman

RIP Coz Brizzi

Coz Brizzi a very respected man in our great game of boxing seen here with brother Ben another highly respected man passed away. Condolences from us at YVB.

FRIDAY NIGHT'S FIGHTS
Middleweight Michael ‘Pretty Boy’ Zerafa (14-0, 7 KOs) will look to extend his unbeaten record when he faces battle tested Joe ‘Sugar’ Rea (9-13-1, 4 KOs) over eight rounds this Friday night at the Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia.
After scoring an impressive victory over unbeaten Luke Sharp in February, Zerafa will look to solidify his position as one of the best prospects in Victorian boxing, with a view to really step up his level of opposition this year. In fighting Rea, he faces a legitimate challenge with a fighter who has taken to the ring against world class middleweights Martin Murray, Patrick Nielsen and Gregorz Proksa.
The bout between Zerafa and Rea headlines a seven bout card hosted by Peter Maniatis Promotions. Zerafa and Rea will compete for the Bob Rose Cup, one of Victorian boxing’s most recognised trophies, with Zerafa having won it twice, including last year over Sydneysider Rey Anton Olarte.
The card also sees former WBA top 10 rated light heavyweight Manny Vlamis (12-3, 9 KOs) continue his comeback against Kiwi John Roil (3-3-1, 1 KO) and former Detroit Kronk Gym trainer fighter Pierre Karam (18-4-1, 6 KOs) returns to the ring after three and a half years out of action against Thai Komgrit Nanakorn (17-21, 7 KOs).
Other fighters competing on the card include Joel Camilleri, David Galvin, Yodmongkol Singmanasak and Alex Don.
As seen in: Read more at http://www.eastsideboxing.com/2014/australian-boxing-michael-zerafa-versus-joe-rea-this-friday-night/#a7KrKohDKsImPZ6L.99

Talks under way again to stage rematch between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green

TALKS are under way again to stage possibly the biggest grudge match in Australian boxing history — a rematch between bitter old rivals Anthony Mundine and Danny Green.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/talks-under-way-again-to-stage-rematch-between-anthony-mundine-and-danny-green/story-fnj45km7-1226930227020

Main event between Randy Petalcorin Ophat Niamprem for the PABA light flyweight title

Randy Petalcorin made a quick job of beating capable Ophat Niamprem 1min 12 sec into the second round after a flurry of punches which overpowered Niamprem won Randy the PABA title.

Randy managed by the promoter Peter Maniatis is now ready for a shot at a world title.

"Congratulations" Blake Caparello will be a Light Heavyweight World Champion

As YVB has predicted Blake is still heading up to the elite area of world champions.

Blake happens to be the cousin of my best friend at 17 y/o Noel Rowlands, his brother Max Rowlands in our West and North Melbourne gallivanting days. He is a nice boy and deserves all he gets as long as he keeps his mind on the right track.

Blake's family are his best fans and support him all the way.

2014

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