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Boxer Saundre Simmons Ready For Weigh-in

Boxer Saundre Simmons Ready For Weigh-in

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will weigh in for his second professional fight at the H.U.T. Bar and Grill in Sevierville, Tennesee, tomorrow [February 9]. Simmons takes the next step in his pro career when he faces American Jayvone Dafney in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Saturday. The 26-year-old will look to build... Read more of this article

Roach Loses Close Battle In Brampton Cup

Roach Loses Close Battle In Brampton Cup

Boxer Adrian Roach lost in the semi-final of the Brampton Cup in Ontario, Canada, yesterday [February 3]. Roach, of Crandall University, was defeated by two rounds to one against Josh Melvin, of Woodstock Boxing Club, in the male elite 71kg division of Canada’s largest Olympic-style boxing tournament. The Bermudian, who received a bye into the semis,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Andre Lambe Golf Classic Event

Photos & Video: Andre Lambe Golf Classic Event

Boxer Andre Lambe hosted the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [January 20] to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten of his professional bouts, is earmarked to fight overseas in March. The 28-year-old, who goes by the moniker “Showtime”... Read more of this article

Controversy Launches Corporate Boot Camp

Controversy Launches Corporate Boot Camp

The New Controversy Boxing Gym [CBC] is launching an initiative for those looking to settle office disputes, gain bragging rights, or simply improve their fitness and well-being. The Corporate Controversy boxing boot camp offers an intensive three-month period of technical training, conditioning, and preparation for the main event. The CBC is looking... Read more of this article

Simmons Set For Second Pro Bout In Tennessee

Simmons Set For Second Pro Bout In Tennessee

[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons takes the next step in his professional boxing career when he faces American Jayvone Dafney in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, next month. Simmons will look to build upon his impressive debut, ruthlessly knocking out Tre Baker, of the United States, inside two rounds in Charlotte, North Carolina, last... Read more of this article

Saundre Simmons Scheduled For Ring Return

Saundre Simmons Scheduled For Ring Return

[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons is scheduled to return to the ring for his second professional boxing bout in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on February 10. The Bermudian made his debut on December 17, ruthlessly knocking out American Tre Baker inside two rounds in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I’m ready to go now. I want to be 8-0... Read more of this article

Video: Dash Simmons Knocks Out Opponent

Video: Dash Simmons Knocks Out Opponent

[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons ruthlessly knocked out Tre Baker inside two rounds as the Bermudian cruiserweight made an impressive start to his professional boxing career in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend. The 26-year-old started the contest aggressively, dominating Baker [0-2-0] with a display of strength and power,... Read more of this article

Saundre Simmons Ready For Boxing Debut

Saundre Simmons Ready For Boxing Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will make his long-awaited professional debut when he faces Tre Baker in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday [December 16]. He was set for his debut last month against Calvin Early in Johnson City, Tennessee; however, the American withdrew at the eleventh hour, with Simmons facing... Read more of this article

Boxer Andre Lambe To Host Golf Fundraiser

Boxer Andre Lambe To Host Golf Fundraiser

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe will host the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course on January 20 to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten professional bouts, is scheduled to fight in Texas early next year. The 28-year-old, who goes by the... Read more of this article

Bascome Pays Tribute to Horace ‘Lightning’ Trott

Bascome Pays Tribute to Horace ‘Lightning’ Trott

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome has paid a touching tribute to Horace Roger Trott Sr, a long-time member of his coaching team, who died recently. Mr Trott was a regular presence at the former Forty Rego’s Boxing Gym, opened by the late Allan “Forty” Rego at Cross End Lane in Warwick in 1980, and later at the Fresh and Hungry Boxing... Read more of this article

Adrian Roach Wins His 23rd Boxing Victory

Adrian Roach Wins His 23rd Boxing Victory

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach claimed his 23rd amateur boxing victory after a busy weekend of action for the Crandall Chargers. Roach, who attends Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, claimed a unanimous points victory over local fighter Itoro Akpoudo in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 11. The previous night, welterweight... Read more of this article

Simmons Wins Exhibition Bout In Tennessee

Simmons Wins Exhibition Bout In Tennessee

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons claimed a first-round stoppage win in an exhibition bout against Zion Tomlinson at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Saturday [November 11]. Tomlinson, a mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, was a late replacement for Calvin Early, Simmons’ original opponent,... Read more of this article

Simmons Set For Pro Debut In Tennessee

Simmons Set For Pro Debut In Tennessee

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will launch his professional career against Calvin Early at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City, Tennessee, next Saturday [November 11]. Simmons said he is hungry to build on his promising amateur career, placing runner-up at the USA National Boxing Championships in Louisiana and the... Read more of this article

Adrian Roach Dedicates Win To His Grandfather

Adrian Roach Dedicates Win To His Grandfather

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian amateur boxer Adrian Roach has dedicated his victory over American Luis Portillo at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [October 28] to his grandfather who died last month. Eugene “Vic” Ball was a former Devonshire Colts coach and a retired firefighter. He died aged 74. Roach, who defeated Portillo by a unanimous... Read more of this article

Boxing: Andre Lambe Defeats Sergio Herrera

Boxing: Andre Lambe Defeats Sergio Herrera

[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe overcame the toughest test of his professional boxing career after defeating Sergio García Herrera via a majority decision in the main event of Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Dockyard last night [October 28]. Lambe improved his perfect record to ten victories, with two judges awarding the fight to the southpaw... Read more of this article

Leo Richardson: Boxing Changed My Life

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