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There is no doubt Katie Taylor will be aiming for her fourth consecutive world title in China next month but only a light weight final berth will guarantee one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes the Olympic spot she craves and deserves.

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Irish boxer Katie Taylor, Ireland’s world champion women boxing , is an amazing athlete and unstoppable as the world’s top female boxer.

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Lightweight double World Champion boxing, Katie Taylor from Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, started boxing in 1998. She comes from a family with a boxing background – her coach at the St. Fergal’s Boxing Club in Bray is her father Peter who was 1986 Irish senior light heavyweight champion boxer and her mother is a boxing referee.

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By Don Smith – Boxing Fans,

20 – 04 – 2012

• Undefeated Junior welterweight Jose Benavidez Jr. is still recovering from surgery (right wrist) he had in January. Initially,mend time was expected to be a matter of weeks but the problem was more complicated than first diagnosed. Top Rank, Jose’s Promotion Company, was concerned enough to order a review of the ailment and now Bob Arum and his lieutenants are cautiously satisfied that the budding superstar will make a fully recovery and could return to ring action in tip top shape before Summer’s end.

Jose has become a strong and fitting good role model for the Phoenix community and his commitment to various social causes is is the perfect antidote for a sport that frequently condones and ignores bad behavior . Benavidez. was at Central Gym , Downtown Phoenix, this week in support of his younger brother David who is a highly touted light heavyweight . Jose was sporting a soft cast and declared his wrist at 40% of where he was before the shutdown.

• Still an amateur, brother David is in action Saturday, April 21 at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. He is an integral part of a 10 bout card that features 8 professional fights and 2 amateur contests. At 15, he has sparred with Andrew “Hurricane” Hernandez and banged with former super middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik. According to observers, David is immensely talented. He may follow the path of his brother and turn professional after graduating from high school….no official word, yet. David will put his pedigree on the line in a 3 round contest against Mario Urrea.

The event , “Night of Legends 2″ is presented and promoted by Iron Boy Promotions which is anchored in Phoenix and contractually tied to the Celebrity Theatre for a series of boxing shows. In February, Iron Boy debuted their concept with a tribute to boxing luminaries Jorge Paez and Roger Mayweather. The tribute drew an estimated 2,500 fans. The venue is great for boxing but past promoters have harped about a challenging rental fee and some very thirsty boxing fans complained about the cost to whet their whistle. When Fan Base Promotions used the facility for the Gonzales/Smith Championship fight last year there was a visible lapse in security and dozens of people reportedly strolled in without any challenge.

According to their press release, this weekend’s show at the Celebrity will honor 5 time world Champion Michael Carbajal. Iron Boy Spokesperson Sam Tacheny said the legend theme may change for future shows but a commitment to quality and diversity will never waver. Here is a rundown of the Celebrity Theatre card with a little inside info.

MAIN EVENT: Abel Ramos Vs. Joaquin Chavez 140 lbs 4 rounds…Ramos made his debut last year and showed good counter punch skills. He is managed and trained by his brother but worked out with Roger Mayweather for this contest. Journalists dare being told to watch for a new and improved Abel Ramos. He is definitely a crowd pleaser. His supporters think he will eventually become a contender. Works hard and technically sound. Chavez is the underdog …not a big puncher and he may be on his horse throughout the bout.

CO-MAIN EVENT:Thomas Valdez Vs. Armando Gonzales 132 lbs 4 rounds…Valdez is trained by Mayweather and managed by Iron Boy CEO Roberto Vargas. Strong amateur background and will go in as a favorite against Gonzalez who lost in his boxing debut.

The under card features several youngsters worth mentioning… 156 pound .Juanito Gonzalez, fighting out of Phoenix, is 4-0 and all of his victories are via knockout. His last 2 bouts were cancelled ; so look for ring rust. Juanito became an instant boxing cover boy when he posed with 3 time world champion Antonio Margarito at the Blue Water Casino in Parker Arizona. Gonzalez fought on the card and the former champ had a personal and financial interest in the event. The photo has been seen around the world and Juanito is hoping his career reaches the level of Margarito’s . Gonzales is facing Saul Benitz in a 4 round test. Gonzalez trainer Andy Soto has 2 fighters in the mix on Saturday night. In addition to Juanito, 122 lb Carlos Castro will make his debut against Edgar Pinedo in a four rounder . Soto raves about Castro and describes him as fast, agressive and smart. As an amateur Castro won 3 US national titles 1 in Mexico enroute to winning 90% of his amateur bouts….sounds like a winner but you can’t lit up the Cuban until victory is assured.

Another Castro worth watching is 135 lb Victor Castro who brings a 4-0 record to his encounter with Edgar Zubia from Hobbs New Mexico. This could be the sleeper match of the evening. Hobbs sports a 3-0-1 record and the reputation of being one tough hombre. Also, flashy Emilo Garcia will face a scrappy Jesse Ruiz in a 4 round 122 lb battle that has become personal according to talk on the streets. Don’t know what the beef was but let the war begin. Newcomers Antonio Moreno and Julio Rodas will find out who is the better man in a 145 lb
clash. New faces are good for the sport. In addition to David Benavidez, Francisco C’ De Vaca is another amateur getting a bit of ink and he is trained by Roger Mayweather who thinks the kid can become a champion in due time. Fans will be the judge as the heralded De Vaca meets Edgar Brito in a 123 battle between 2 prospects eager to get it on. Iron Boy promotions is very high on De Vaca. A special shout out to Iron Boy ring announcer Ralph Velez who returns to what he does best after coping with a personal tragedy. His mike speak is top notch….should be a great night of boxing.

• A Jesus Gonzales Update …After his embarrassing 1st round knockout at the hands of Adonis Stevenson, former IBF/NABF Super Middleweight Champion Jesus ” El Martillo” Gonzales has decided he will launch a comeback but his days as a super middleweight are over. Management (Fanbase Promotions) has told him to scale down to 160 or less. According to inside sources, Gonzales has been told to train harder and stay away from junk food. Several possible opponents are rumored including Albert “The Punisher” Onolunose and former champion Antonio Margarito. A dedicate Gonzales can beat either one of them.

• Amateur Boxing Fight Night is scheduled for June 2 at the William Bloys American Legion Post 2 at 2125 S. Industrial Park Drive in Tempe, Arizona . Proceeds will benefit The Phoenix Boys and Girls Center. The event is sponsored by The Streets Don’t Love You Back, a non profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. General admission is $12.00 and ringside seating is available for $25.00. Special kudos to Kelly Fenn or making this event happen. Kelly has become the face of Amateur Boxing in Arizona since her father Al passed away 3 years ago. It was Al who realized that sports is a viable means for kids to work off their youthful frustrations. He never charged kids to use the gym at The Phoenix Boys and Girls Center. Kelly has continued the tradition and the benefit will go towards refurbishing the facility. For more information…call 602-996-9407 or 480-600-4056. Donations are accepted. Kelly, reigning Queen of amateur boxing in Arizona, is busy preparing for the upcoming Jr. Golden Gloves (June 29-30) tournament held in Phoenix at the Victory Outreach Facility which is located at 4655 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix. Winners will advance to the Nationals in Mesquite Nevada on July 20.

• Alma Canez and her Canez Boxing Promotions staff deserve high praise for their Thursday Throw Down Show at the El Zaribah Auditorium in Phoenix on April 12. The venue is perfect for boxing and Alma always puts fight fans first. Highlight of the evening was Junior Welterweights Javier Loya’s knockout victory over a tough Gabe Garcia in round 3. The win ups Loya’s record to 7-0 w/6 knockouts. Javier has a huge following that literally mobs him after every fight. His high energy performance made up for disappointing main event featuring Alex Santiago and Luis Angel Paneto in a 8 round super Bantamweight contest that left a few fans yawning. Santiago, winner by TKO, left the ring with 10-2-1 and he couldn’t be satisfied with his effort. Solid and winning performances by Jorge Marquez (4-1) , Isiah McFadden (5-2), Fernando Samaniego (4-0) and Jose Marrufo (1-2) more than compensated for a less than spectacular Main Event. In knocking out Ted Jones, 26 year old Marquez turned a few heads and put a smile on the faces of his friends who backed him through tough times. Thursday Throw Down was a good show and Alma Canez deserves a bow or two for her effort….good job!

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The International Boxing Association has just announced its new ‘Women’s World Ranking System’.

Being a historic year for Women’s boxing and with the discipline making its debut at the Olympic Games in London, AIBA stated it wanted to further promote the development of the sport by offering a points and performance based ranking system.

This very first ranking edition includes the results at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships Barbados 2010, the AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championships Antalya 2011, the European Women’s Boxing Championships Rotterdam 2011, the 2012 American Women’s Championships and the 2012 Asian Women’s Championships.

“Launching the AIBA Women’s World Ranking makes me really proud. I have always been convinced that the future of our sport will be led by Women’s participation. Boxing is growing very fast and I cannot wait to witness the first women boxers competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games”, said Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA President.

At the upcoming AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships Qinhuangdao 2012, the AIBA Seeding Commission will review all current rankings and approved the seeding immediately after the General Weigh-in and before the Official Draw.

Click Link Below To View First Edition:

AIBA WOMEN’S RANKINGS

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Later this evening Olympic boxing will return to Malta, at the Rialto Theatre, in Cospicua

By Alexander Zammit

Yesterday, The Boxway Gym in Birkirkara, was a busy place, bustling with activity as it hosted the weigh in for these budding boxers of the future.

Malta has not had any Olympic boxing shows for over a year; local coaches and boxers were becoming frustrated with the lack of activity and this show comes as a welcome relief to the local boxing community.

The line up for this show was quite impressive and the numbers which attended the weigh-in highlighted the popularity of the sport in Malta.

Women’s Boxing Will Feature On The Show

Two young Maltese females Redianne Spiteri and Brenda Micallef will also be making their debut at the Rialto and there was no love lost between these two as they outdid the male boxers in giving each other the meanest looks possible.

One interesting point about this weigh in, is that there was a higher than usual number of fit looking heavyweights and even a couple of super heavyweights. This argues well for the future of local boxing as heavyweights are indeed rare in Malta both on a professional and amateur level.

Organisers have 10 bouts lined-up for the Rialto Hall show. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m and the first fight will start at 7;30pm. Tickets are available for ring level standing (12 euro), VIP Seated Ringside (17 euros), VIP Seated on Park (20 euros) and VIP Gallery (25 euros) at BOXWAY FITNESS CENTRE, or at the door on the evening. For more information call 99461751 or email boxwayfitness @ gmail.com

Bout 1 Light- Welter

Daniel Tait (red) V Pierre Parnis (Blue)

Bout 2 Welter

Mark Calleja (Red) V Renald Heyman (Blue)

Bout 3 Light Heavy

Melvin Micallef (Red) V Joseph Cremona (Blue)

Bout 4 Light Heavy

Joseph Ablea (Red) V Joseph Serg (Blue)

Bout 5 JRN Female Light Bantam

Redianne Spiteri (Red) V Brenda Micallef (Blue)

Intermission

Bout 6 Middle

Bryan Farrugia (Red) V James Borg (Blue)

Bout 7 Super

Randle Gili (Red) V Mark Policino (Blue)

Bout 8 Middle

Alan Ellul (Red) V Alfred Bonnici (Blue)

·         Bout 9 Super

Shaun Attard (Red) V Joseph Carabott (Blue)

Bout 10 Middle

Joseph Dimech (Red) V Joseph Bonello (Blue)

Organisers have 10 bouts lined-up for the Rialto Hall show. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m and the first fight will start at 7;30pm. Tickets are available for ring level standing (12 euro), VIP Seated Ringside (17 euros), VIP Seated on Park (20 euros) and VIP Gallery (25 euros) at BOXWAY FITNESS CENTRE, or at the door on the evening. For more information call 99461751 or email boxwayfitness @ gmail.com

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By Marc James

Members of BOXWAY FITNESS CENTRE, DIONE Boxing Club, NOBLE Gym, The Art of Fighting and YINGYANG Kickboxing Club, will compete at the RIALTO HALL, A Scheduled Grade II historical building built in the early 1950′s, located in Cospicua, Malta, this Friday the 13th April 2012.

This large, stylish building was one of the most popular venues of its time and now Maltese Amateur Boxing has the honour to host this tournament under its roof, which can accommodate over a thousand spectators in a unique nostaligic atmosphere of yesteryear.

Boxway Fitness Centre are the main coordinators for this five team event, which is expected to attract boxers and their fans from around the surrounding areas.

Edwin Micallef (Managing Director, Boxway Fitness Centre”, which is situated on Birkirkara’s Vally Road) said “It’s a good venue, it’s located in the right area. I think it’s going to be a big night, it’s going to be nice to have it in that kind of atmosphere.” Photo: Rialto Circa: 1966

The official weighing In, which is open to the press and the public, will be held at the Boxway Fitness Centre, tomorrow Thursday 12th April 2012 at 6:00pm.

The Scheduled Line Up For The Evening Is

Mark Camilleri Vs Renald Heyman
Melvin Micallef Vs Joseph Cremona
Joseph Abela Vs Joseph Serag
Joseph Dimech Vs Joseph Bonello
Alan Ellul Vs Alfred Bonnici
Ernest Pulis Vs Paul Zammit ***
Noel Farrugia Vs James Borg
Shan Attard Vs Joseph Carabot
Colin Polidano Vs Randil Gili

FEMALE BOUT
Rodiane Spiteri Vs Brenda Borg

“This is all about the boxers,” Micallef said. “They’re the ones getting in the ring. They’ve worked so hard for this. Everybody who steps through the ropes is elite and the aim of this event is to promote the Olympic year, “London 2012” were boxing is expected to start around late June. The 2012 London Olympics’ is one to be thought of as a historical mild stone achievement as for the first time since the start of the games, female boxers will compete over 3 days for the Olympic medals.”

Organisers have 10 bouts lined-up for the Rialto Hall show. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m and the fight fight will start at 7;30pm. Tickets are available for ring level standing (12 euro), VIP Seated Ringside (17 euros), VIP Seated on Park (20 euros) and VIP Gallery (25 euros) at BOXWAY FITNESS CENTRE, or at the door on the evening. For more information call 99461751 or email boxwayfitness @ gmail.com

Click Here For More Information About The Rialto In Malta

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