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Archive for November, 2009

Laamous in red

Last week’s international boxing competition saw the birth of two stars of Maltese Boxing,  Haithem Laamous of St Julian’s boxing club and Louanna Marmara of I&J Fitness team.

Both Maltese boxing athletes showed style coupled with  technical ability & physical preparation which gave them the edge over their opponents.

Louanna the winner

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What is an OIC?

An OIC is ‘Official in Charge’. It is the OIC who ensures the smooth running of the boxing competition.

Marc James is one of the founding members of the MBF also a member of the ABAE and organises boxing in the Welsh Guards.

Thank you Marc for a job well done in Malta, notwithstanding the difficulties you encountered you got the Job done.

Marc James IOC

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Louana Marmara Red Vs Taylor Blue

It seems that there are people in our little Island who are not happy with the advances of the MBF.

This became evident with a bomb scare during the first day of competition on the 20th of November. This cowardly act did not achieve its aim with most of the spectators waiting patiently outside the building until it was declared clear and the show continued as planned.

Special thanks to the Maltese and English boxers who showed true sportsmanship and although having had to stand outside in damp and cold conditions came back in the venue and did not disappoint the public.

Well done to all the boxing athletics from both nations who did not allow this cowardly act to deter them from competing in true Olympic Sprit.

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The competition which was held on the 20 & 21 of November at De La  Salle College, Cottonera Malta.

The results are as follows:

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On the 22nd of Oct 2009, The Army held a boxing competition against the Tyne Tees and Wear Association (ABAE).

This was the second competition to be held at the Infantry Training Centre in North Yorkshire, were there are 1900 members. Officers, Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess  joined junior None Commissioned Officers and trainees who are undergoing Infantry Training at the McKay VC Gym in Catterick Garrison for the boxing competition.

The night consisted of 8 bouts, between boxing athelets from the Army Selects (Combined Services Boxing Association) and clubs select  from the Tyne Tees & Wear Association, (both Associations form a part of the Amateur Boxing Association of England) (ABAE).
 
Bantamweight Open Class, Adam Whitfield (Royal Engineers)(Team Capt) won on Points over Paul Gidney (TT&W ABA)
Lightweight Novice Class, Richard Starkey (2 Lancs) lost to John Green (TT&W ABA) by Points
Welterweight Novice Class, Matthew Wells (2LSR) lost to Tab Simione (TT&W ABA) by a Points decision
Welterweight Intermediate contest saw Steve Sweeny (Irish Guards) lose to Lee Mould (TT&W ABA) on Points
Another Welterweight Novice Jimmy Randall (7RHA) Lost on Points to J Baxter (TT&W ABA)
A  Middleweight contest saw the army pull one back as Gavin McGee (5 Rifles) won on Points over Garry Dodds (TT&W ABA)
Light Heavyweight novice contest saw Andy Haron (Irish Guards) lose to Reece Ellis (TT&W ABA) on Points
Light Heavyweight Open class, Nikki Gittus (Royal Signals) win on Points over  Stu McCrone (TT&W ABA) 
 
Last year The Army won the competition after a spectacular last bout which the Army won 5-4, however this year, Tyne Tees & Wear showed spectacular boxing which lead to a 5-3 win over the Army.
 
Set up of the event started on Tuesday with our own Marc James and a team of volunteers from The Guards Training Company, 2nd Infantry Training Battalion will underwent a number of stages for the set up.

Report:  Marc James, Events manager for the Malta Boxing Federation.

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