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Leo Richardson: Boxing Changed My Life
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Leo Richardson, boxing is more than just a sport he is deeply passionate about – it has been his salvation. First, as an amateur fighter and now as a coach, Richardson knows more than most about boxing’s power of reinvention. When released from prison 26 years ago after serving a nine-month sentence for drug offences,... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher Injures Hand In Victory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christoper faces a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his left hand during his points win over Connor Meanwell in the headline bout at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday [October 21]. Christopher extended his perfect professional record to eight victories with a controlled and measured... Read more of this article
Video: Christopher Earns Eighth Straight Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher earned a hard-fought points win over Connor Meanwell in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, this weekend. Christopher had to work for his eighth successive victory, with Meanwell, fittingly known as the “Pitbull”, barrelling forward throughout the four-round middleweight contest,... Read more of this article
Boxing: Adrian Roach Wins Fight In Canada
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian amateur boxer Adrian Roach made a winning return to the ring after defeating local fighter Faraz Sheikh in Scarborough, Ontario, on Friday [October 13]. Roach was representing Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, and competing for the first time since the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher Ready For Upcoming Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher said sparring with Sam Eggington – one of Britain’s most exciting fighters – has prepared him well for his upcoming bout against Connor Meanwell. Christopher faces Meanwell in a six-round super-welterweight contest at the H Suite at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday [October 21], looking... Read more of this article
Christopher Set For Return To The Ring
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher will move up to super welterweight when he returns to the ring next month [October 21] at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It will be Christopher’s first bout since defeating Justin Menzie, who retired after the second round of their welterweight contest in April. His opponent... Read more of this article
Teresa Perozzi Offers New ‘A Boxer’s Life’ Talk
Former world boxing champion Teresa Perozzi is offering a new motivational speaking event, “A Boxer’s Life,” as part of a corporate wellness program. A spokesperson said, “Teresa Perozzi, former WBA Middleweight world boxing champion, three-time fittest female Crossfit competitor in Bermuda, certified sports masseuse and passionate... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Aims To Shine Against Herrera
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe insists he will be “stronger and more focused” when he returns to the ring in front of his home fans next month. Lambe will defend his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title against Mexican Sergio Herrera in a six-round bout at The Shed in Dockyard on October 28. The Bermuda retained... Read more of this article
Video: Lambe Wins In Texas, Retains Boxing Title
[Updated with video + written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe has retained his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title after defeating Bryan Springs in Cleveland, Texas, last night [August 26]. Lambe was awarded a unanimous points victory after dominating Texan Springs in the six-round bout at the Cleveland Civic Centre to improve... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe On Title Defence In Texas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe insists he has no issue “taking risks” as he steps outside his comfort zone to defend his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title against Bryan Springs in Cleveland, Texas, on Saturday. Lambe faces fellow southpaw Springs in a six-round contest at the Cleveland Civic Centre and believes... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Pays Respects To Boxing Legend
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe has paid respects to Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight world champion, after visiting Jack Johnson Boulevard in Galveston, Texas. Nicknamed the Galveston Giant, Johnson reigned as the heavyweight world champion from 1908 to 1915, defeating James J. Jeffries in 1910 in a bout dubbed the “Fight... Read more of this article
Boxer Andre Lambe To Defend Title In Texas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe will defend his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title against fellow southpaw Bryan Springs at the Cleveland Civic Centre in Cleveland, Texas, next Saturday [August 26]. Lambe, who also holds the American Boxing Federation regional welterweight crown, won the ABO title after defeating... Read more of this article
Dill Attends Boxing Congress In Colombia
Nathan Dill, the Bermuda Boxing Federation president, has attended the American Boxing Confederation [AMBC] Congress in Cali, Colombia. Dill, voted in as the BBF president in 2015, has joined boxing stakeholders from throughout the region and International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev at the event. “On location at AMBC Congress to meet... Read more of this article
Boxing: Adrian Roach Defeated In Colombia
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach suffered a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [August 6]. Roach, 21, has claimed the judges scored the three-round amateur contest in his favour, only for the referee to deduct... Read more of this article
Sentinel Defence Group Sponsor Adrian Roach
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach is stepping up his bid to qualify for the Pan American Games at the AMBC Continental Championships in Cali, Colombia. The 21-year-old must secure a strong finish in the super-welterweight division to qualify for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November. Roach has extra incentive... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Boxer Polly Smith In 1955
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxing has grown tremendously in recent years through the exploits of Nikki Bascome, Andre Lambe and Tyler Christopher, but the island has a long history of producing professional fighters. Clarence Hill, who won the bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, Troy Darrell,... Read more of this article
