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Nikki Bascome To Fight Rashad Kilpatrick
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome will face American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on March 30. Kilpatrick, who has lost two of his nine professional contests, defeated Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez [11-22-1], of El Salvador, by unanimous decision in Baltimore in September last year in his previous bout. For... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr Wins Pro Fight In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr has described his first professional Muay Thai win as a “special moment” after defeating his more experienced opponent on points in a televised contest at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. Kerr has spent the past two months training in Thailand and Vietnam, honing his craft at local gyms such as the... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Stepping Up Training In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors, Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, said he is reaping the rewards of immersing himself in his sport while training at the Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales. Minors is grooving himself into form under his childhood running idol, James Thie, who won the Front Street Mile elite men’s race in 2003 and... Read more of this article
Roach Training With Top Names in Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach is rubbing shoulders with some of the top names in boxing at a two-week training camp in Las Vegas. The Bermudian amateur is honing his craft at the DLX Boxing Gym under coach Kay Koroma, who has trained world champions such as Shakur Stevenson and Jarrett Hurd. Among the decorated boxers Roach is training alongside... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Hungry For More Wins
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons says he is hungry for his next opponent after defeating Marcell Sams Jr in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the weekend, insisting: “Bigger and better guys are on the menu!” He hopes to make a swift return to the ring after making quick work of Sams with a first-round knockout to... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Gearing Up For Skusa Pro Tour
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is revving up for a busy period of racing for his new team, Maranello Kart USA, starting with the opening two rounds of the Skusa Pro Tour in Orlando, Florida, this weekend. Barnes has a proven track record in the Pro Tour, winning the Shifter Masters title in 2020 and coming runner-up in 2021. The Pro Tour features... Read more of this article
Vanessa James Reaches Dancing On Ice Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James has reached the final of Dancing on Ice on British television along with her partner Greg Rutherford, the former Olympic long jumper. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, will compete in the final on Sunday [March... Read more of this article
Local Fighters Win Silver Medals In Ohio
[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Preparing For USL Academy Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andrew Bascome, the Bascome Football School head coach, and his coaching team are putting their players through the paces as they build towards the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida. A travelling party of 78, including coaches, goalkeeper coach, strength, and conditioning coach, team managers, and chaperones from the boys’... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr Set For Pro Fight In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will face an experienced Thai opponent in a professional Muay Thai fight at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, tomorrow [March 5]. Kerr is two months into a six-month immersive Muay Thai experience in Thailand, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and embracing the culture. The 28-year-old... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Wins By Stoppage
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons won his third straight fight after stopping Marcell Sams Jr in the first round in Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday [March 2]. It appeared to be a glancing left hook that dropped Sams [1-10], who rose to his feet but showed little interest in continuing, with the referee stopping the contest... Read more of this article
Leverock Retires From International Cricket
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has announced his retirement from international cricket in the wake of Bermuda’s exit from the Super Six Stage of the ICC World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia. The all-rounder was absent from the Bermuda team that lost to Bahrain by 30 runs [DLS Method] at the Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran, today [March... Read more of this article
Lindo’s Race Looks To Raise $25k For Charity
[Written by Stephen Wright] Organisers of the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race will hope to raise more than $25,000 for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] as the event marks its 25th anniversary. The event, which features a 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk, and 4-mile fun run/walk, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s... Read more of this article
Sean Trott Eyes Third Lindo’s Race Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott will be eyeing a third title when he competes in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run on Sunday [March 3]. The defending champion will be among the top contenders in the annual race – which is celebrating its 25th anniversary – starting at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishing at Lindo’s Market in... Read more of this article
Riana Robinson: Top Tips For Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Riana Robinson, a Bermuda Pacers Track Club athlete, has shared her top tips for the boys and girls competing in the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [March 2]. Among her tips for the annual iconic junior race include stretching and warming up. “What I love most about running track with Pacers... Read more of this article
Simons Hoping For Big Magic Mile Turnout
[Written by Stephen Wright] Schools will be vying for prizes in the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [March 2], with cash donations on offer to those with the highest participation numbers. The school with the most entries in preschool, primary, middle, and high school will receive $200 from Skyport, who came on board as the... Read more of this article
