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Andre Lambe On Future Boxing Plans
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe said he is ready to step up to eight-round contests as he pursues overseas opportunities on fight cards shown on streaming platforms. Lambe improved his professional record to 11 straight victories after defeating American Kenny Paklos [3-1-1] via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard last Saturday. The... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome Reflects On Points Victory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome says he has more fights left in the tank after his unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Bascome improved his professional record to 13 wins from 14 bouts after a controlled display in his eight-round welterweight contest... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome Defeats Kilpatrick On Points
Boxer Nikki Bascome claimed a unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25]. Bascome dominated his opponent throughout the eight-round welterweight contest to improve his record in the paid ranks to 14 wins and one defeat. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram: “Thank you God for... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Improves Record To 11 Wins
Boxer Andre Lambe continued his winning streak in the paid ranks after beating American Kenny Paklos via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25].’ The southpaw, who has an unblemished record of 11 wins, enjoyed a relatively comfortable night in the six-round welterweight contest, condemning Paklos [3-1-0] to the first defeat... Read more of this article
Roach Inspires Francis Patton Students
Top local amateur boxer Adrian Roach paid a visit to Francis Patton Primary School to deliver an inspirational talk to students last Friday [May 17]. The 22-year-old said he spoke about his journey in the sport and the positive impact it has had on his life. He also demonstrated some of his skills on a punch bag. “We talked about the importance of... Read more of this article
Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe On Camp, Paklos Fight And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe has spent the past few months training in Orlando, Florida, at various professional gyms to prepare for his fight against American Kenny Paklos at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Lambe was due to face the undefeated Paklos in March; however, the fight was postponed, with the Bermudian taking the... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Christopher Earns Boxing Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher delivered a disciplined and measured display to defeat Cameroonian Serge Ambomo on points in the main event at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport yesterday [May 18]. The southpaw deployed a piston-like jab and straight left-hand punches to control the four-round super-welterweight contest, improving... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome On Fight Against Kilpatrick
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome insists he is still as hungry as ever as he gears up for his professional bout against American Rashad Kilpatrick at The Shed in Dockyard next Saturday [May 25]. Bascome, who will face Rashad in an eight-round welterweight contest, has not fought since defeating Filipino Alvin Lagumbay on points at The... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Happy To Fight In Mexico
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described himself as a “road warrior” as he prepares for his first fight outside the United States against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday [May 19]. Although Simmons will step into a ring on foreign soil for the first time, the cruiserweight has fought throughout... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher On Upcoming Fight In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher must “box clever” when he returns to action after a six-month injury lay-off against Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on Saturday [May 18]. That is the view of his coach, Anthony Hull, who will be in the Bermudian’s corner when he faces journeyman Ambomo in a six-round super-welterweight bout. Although... Read more of this article
Remember When: Troy Darrell Faced Olajide
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant IBF middleweight crown. However,... Read more of this article
Dill Hails Success Of Development League
[Written by Stephen Wright] Several of the island’s up and comping boxers showcased their skills in the second Bermuda Boxing Federation Development League tournament at Whitney Institute on Saturday [May 4]. In the exhibition bouts, Yannik Dill, of Controversy Boxing Gym [CBG], fought Kallan Todd, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], Enzi Johnstone... Read more of this article
Boxers To Compete In Development Event
Some of the island’s promising boxers will compete in the second Bermuda Boxing Development League tournament at Whitney Institute today [May 4]. The event is expected to feature sanctioned fights, masters, corporate and charity bouts, and open sparring for elite and youth competitors. It runs from noon to 4 pm. The BBF hopes to hold Development League... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Set To Fight In Tijuana
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will fight overseas for the first time when he faces Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 19. Simmons, who will meet Aceves in a four-round cruiserweight contest, will be aiming for his fourth straight victory as a professional. The 26-year-old has only completed one... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Christopher Interview & Training
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will make his long-awaited return from injury when he faces Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on May 18. Christopher has not fought since his points victory over Connor Meanwell in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which he fractured his left hand in October last year. The 27-year-old is scheduled... Read more of this article
