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Historical Video: Boxing In Bermuda In 1954
[Written by Stephen Wright] Rare footage has surfaced of a top-level heavyweight fight in Bermuda between Nino Valdes and Jimmy Walls almost 70 years ago. Cuban Valdes, one of the leading heavyweights of his era, faced American journeyman Walls on December 11, 1954, in front of 2,500 spectators at the King’s Stadium in Hamilton in a bout described... Read more of this article
Lambe To Defend Title In Texas Next Month
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe is set to defend his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] welterweight title against a yet-to-be-determined opponent at the Cleveland Civic Centre in Cleveland, Texas, on August 26. The 27-year-old won the vacant ABO welterweight regional title after defeating American Cristiano Luciano at The Shed in Dockyard on... Read more of this article
Roach’s CAC Campaign Comes To An End
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach bowed out of the Central American and Caribbean Games after losing his first-round bout against Venezuelan Christian Palacio in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday [June 23]. The more experienced Palacio was handed a unanimous points victory in the Men’s 71kg fight, with four of the five judges... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Raring To Go For CAC Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach believes he is better prepared than the recent Bermudian boxers to have competed at the Central American and Caribbean Games. The 21-year-old is representing the island at the multi-sport event in San Salvador, El Salvador, where he will fight in the 156lb super-welterweight division. At the previous Games in... Read more of this article
Boxing: Andre Lambe Earns Stoppage Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe improved his professional boxing record to eight straight wins after stopping Filipino Ronniel Tabayag in the main event at The Shed in Dockyard last night [May 27]. Lambe utilised his superior reach and technique to impressive effect, keeping the significantly shorter Tabayag [6-3-1] out of range and seemingly... Read more of this article
Josef Ferreira Tipped For Boxing Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Despite being just 15 years old, Josef Ferreira is already being tipped for “big things” by those inside the Bermudian boxing fraternity. The CedarBridge Academy student, who first laced up the gloves aged nine, has caught the eye fighting on amateur undercards, impressing with his composure, smooth combinations... Read more of this article
Bascome Training Hard For Upcoming Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Nikki Bascome said he is braced for another tough test when he faces his former opponent Alvin Lagumbay at The Shed in Dockyard next Saturday [May 27]. Bascome [11-1-0] defeated Lagumbay [14-6-1] by a unanimous decision at the Victualling Yard in Dockyard in June 2019 in an entertaining encounter and expects... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Ready To Shine In Main Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Andre Lambe said he is determined to dazzle as the headline act when he faces Filipino Ronniel Tabayag at The Shed in Dockyard next Saturday [May 27]. Lambe will look to extend his perfect record of seven successive wins when he meets Tabayag [6-2-1] in a six-round welterweight contest. He insists his training... Read more of this article
Lambe Visits CedarBridge As Guest Speaker
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe paid a special visit to CedarBridge Academy this week to deliver an inspirational talk to students. The 27-year-old, who has a perfect record of seven professional wins, received a certificate from his former high school, recognising his sporting achievements. Lambe, who holds the American Boxing... Read more of this article
Simmons Looks Ahead To Pro Boxing Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons hopes to make his professional debut next month after the cancellation of his upcoming amateur bout against Nathan Lugo. The 25-year-old was scheduled to face Lugo, considered one of the top prospects in the United States – in Marietta, Georgia, on May 6. Simmons will now look... Read more of this article
Roach Will Be Back In Action At CAC Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach says he will be fighting fit for the Central American and Caribbean Games after pulling out of the AIBA Men’s World Championships while he recovers from injury. Roach returned to light training last week after being ruled out for a month because of two dislocated shoulders sustained in his previous... Read more of this article
Video: Christopher Earns Another Boxing Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher claimed the second stoppage win of his professional boxing career with his opponent Justin Menzie unable to answer the bell for the third round of their bout at the Holiday Inn in Yardley, Birmingham, last night. The Bermudian dominated the opening two rounds of the welterweight contest before dropping the... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher To Face Menzie In Birmingham
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher will look to extend his perfect record when he faces journeyman Justin Menzie at the Holiday Inn in Yardley, Birmingham, on Saturday. Welterweight Christopher, who is stepping up from four to six rounds, has won all six of his professional bouts and will be the heavy favourite. Englishman... Read more of this article
Christopher Set To Fight Again Next Weekend
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher will step up from four rounds to six for his next professional fight at the Holiday Inn in Yardley, Birmingham, next Saturday [April 22]. The 26-year-old, who has a perfect record of six wins, said he is ready to graduate from four-round contests and will benefit from having more time to... Read more of this article
Simmons To Face Top US Amateur Prospect
[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons will step between the ropes as an amateur boxer for the final time when he faces Nathan Lugo – considered one of the top prospects in the United States – in Marietta, Georgia, on May 6. Although the Bermudian, who will turn professional later this year, is the underdog, he believes he can cause... Read more of this article
Christopher Earns Dominant Win In Birmingham
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher maintained his perfect record after dominantly winning his sixth bout as a professional boxer against Luke Middleton in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last night [March 25]. Middleton, a late stand-in opponent, showed little ambition and barely laid a glove on Christopher, with the... Read more of this article
