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Pro Boxer Andre Lambe Visits Whitney Institute
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe paid a special visit to Whitney Institute Middle School as part of Black History Month yesterday [March 7]. The 27-year-old, who has a professional record of seven successive wins, said it was an “honour” to deliver a talk to students at his former school. “I was pleasantly surprised to be... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Dominant In The Bahamas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach fought twice the same night to win his division at the Leonard “Boston Blackie” Miller/Wellington “Sonny Boy” Rahming Memorial Championships in Nassau, the Bahamas, at the weekend. Roach notched a pair of points victories, defeating the Bahamian national champion in the welterweight final... Read more of this article
Lovintz Tota Signs Contract With Pro Manager
[Written by Stephen Wright] Lovintz Tota has moved closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional boxer after signing a contract with a licensed manager. Tota will now have to undergo full vetting and medical testing and demonstrate his skills in a gym assessment to earn a pro licence from the British Boxing Board of Control. The 37-year-old,... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Students Complete Boxing Course
[Written by Stephen Wright] Several CedarBridge Academy students have received certificates after completing the first 12 weeks of a boxing course run by the Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF]. Jaylon Roberts, a local amateur boxer, delivered the course on behalf of the BBF for 14 students aged 14 to 18 at CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. Among the awardees... Read more of this article
Four Bermudian Boxers Heading To Bahamas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Four local amateur boxers will look to improve their ringcraft when they compete at a regional tournament in Nassau, Bahamas, next month. Adrian Roach, Gabriel Curiel, Bruce Perinchief and Annan Zuill will represent Controversy Boxing Gym at the Leonard “Boston Blackie” Miller/Wellington “Sonny Boy” Rahming Memorial... Read more of this article
Christopher Set To Box In ‘March Madness’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher will be the headline act for the first time in his professional boxing career when he fights on the March Madness card in Birmingham next month. The Bermudian will step up from four to six rounds against a yet-to-be-determined opponent at the H Suite in Edgbaston on March 25. It will be the southpaw’s... Read more of this article
Bascome To Hold Boxing Camp From Feb 13-17
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his expertise with youngsters at a boxing camp at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick this month. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camp for 8 to 13-year-olds from February 13 to 17. The camp, costing $200 per child, will feature basic boxing... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Wins Second Regional Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe is eyeing career-enhancing bouts abroad after claiming his second regional title with a dazzling points win over American Cristiano Luciano at The Shed in Dockyard last night. Lambe has become the first Bermudian boxer to own two titles after adding the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach: ‘I’m Calling It My Bulldozer Year’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach says he is ready for his “bulldozer year” as he builds towards his dream of reaching the Olympic Games in Paris next year. The 20-year-old has several amateur tournaments on the horizon as he looks to become the first Bermudian boxer to qualify for the Olympics since light middleweight Quinn Paynter at the... Read more of this article
Boxers Pay Tribute To The Late Steve Smoger
[Written by Stephen Wright] The boxing community has paid tribute to top referee Steve Smoger who officiated some of the biggest fights on the island in recent years. He died aged 72 yesterday. Smoger, a Hall of Fame referee, worked more than 200 title fights involving some of the most decorated names in the sport, including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather... Read more of this article
Shane Rogers Raises £15,000 For UK Charity
Shane Rogers – who is from Bermuda and currently attending the University of Chester in England – recently raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK via a charitable boxing event. A spokesperson said, “Learning to box and taking part in a charity match while studying has been a challenge close to the heart for Shane Rogers, who decided... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe To Meet Lucio In Title Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe will look to win his second regional belt when he faces American Crisanto Lucio for the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title at The Shed in Dockyard on January 28. Lambe claimed the vacant American Boxing Federation welterweight crown after defeating American Jose Ceja by a unanimous decision... Read more of this article
