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Elite Amateur Boxers Set For FightFest
Bermuda’s elite amateur boxers will step between the ropes in FightFest, which features visiting Canadian and United States fighters, at Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Organised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation, the event will include seven adult bouts, including top local pugilists Adrian Roach, Jaylon Roberts, Bruce Perinchief and Ngai... Read more of this article
Che And Cole Durham Have Close Fights
[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Che and Cole Durham stepped between the ropes for amateur boxing matches in Santa Cruz, Aruba, yesterday [July 27]. Cole, fighting at 80kg, faced Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event at the Manuelitos Sports Bar, with the contest ending in a controversial draw. Meanwhile, Che, fighting at 72kg, lost by... Read more of this article
Che And Cole Durham To Fight In Aruba
[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Cole and Che Durham will step into the ring for amateur boxing bouts in Aruba tonight [July 27]. Cole, who fights at 82kg, faces Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event; meanwhile Che, who fights at 72kg, takes on Jady Gogulski. Both contests at the Manuelitos Sports Bar in Santa Cruz will be three two-minute... Read more of this article
Bermuda Boxers To Face Canada In FightFest
Some of the island’s top amateur boxers will face a team of Canadian fighters in FightFest – Bermuda v Canada – at Bermuda College on August 10 at 6 pm. Among the local pugilists involved will be Adrian Roach, the island’s top amateur, Jaidyn Wilson, Jordan Peterkin, Musa Abdul-Jabbar, Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar, Qeir, Yparraguire and Zane Furbert-Tankard. For... Read more of this article
Video: Olympic Medalist Clarence Hill Interview
Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable... Read more of this article
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
