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WBA All Africa and IBO Africa lightweight champion Jason “Badman” Bedeman (13-0-2, with 10 knockouts) is presently riding the crest of a wave, after a series of inspiring wins (three this year in 2010) and the promise of a “reach for the jugular” fight with former IBO lightweight champion South Korean’s Ji-Hoon Kim sometime soon. Just how soon that will be, however, no-one is saying, especially Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman who may yet sneak the bout of the hat for November.
On Saturday night, Bedeman won a hard-fought 10-round battle with Ghana’s Sam Amoako, a tough-and-experienced antagonist who always comes to fight.
“He’s good alright” says a visibly spent Amoaka, “but he’ll have to learn how to box”.
That Bedeman is now one of the most trusty pound-for-pound battlers in Gauteng, is a fact and he owes much of his stoic fortitude to the fact that he comes to battle in a resilient mood, unconsciously of fear and totally primed for battle. “At 20-years-old Jason is a fighter who doesn’t come along often enough and while it may appear that he’s much more a brawler than a boxer, one should watch how he sets his legs when he hits the body” said trainer Manny Fernandes. Clearly Fernandes is of the opinion that his unbeaten lightweight has a fight formula that defies most “head-on” fighters, which the 23-year-old Kim certainly is. “My guy can fight or box and he’ll surprise people with his power” said Fernandez.
One of South Africa’s leading fight trainers, Fernandes mentioned “Since joining up with GGP in 2009, Jason has gone from strength to strength and been in formidable form, beating the likes of Joseph Modise, Grant Fourie, Bilal Mohammed, Bongani Dlamini and now the clever boxing Amoako” said Fernandes, who clearly welcomes the proposed bout with Kim as a lightweight war! “They’re both incredibly game, hit hard and ignore the fanciful stuff that certain fighters find important. To me actually, the Badman is a facsimile of Mike Holt, who parked his manners outside the arena before wielding a bone-breaking series of punches” said Fernandes. “Not that the Mayfair-based trainer has no fear or trembling in a bout of this type. “Hey, Kim is dangerous and we’ll need to plan our strategy well in advance” concluded Fernandes.
Strangely enough, there are several elderly custodians who also view the lighter Bedeman as a replica of Holt, especially once his hurt. “You saw what happened when he went down to Mohammed twice in one round, only to regain his feet and stop the rugged Ghanaian out in the next heat” said an awe-inspired Jeff Ellis, who has been working with fighters since the early-Seventies. Yet Ellis does not believe Bedeman can change his style and figures that a head-to-head bout is on the cards if and when Bedeman meets Kim.
September 21, 2010 at 9:29 am, Britt said:
It’s going to be a battle of warriors, both wont give up’ Jason needs to work on he’s right hand it’s a bit weak, for now my money is one Jason, I have a feeling about this.
September 21, 2010 at 9:53 am, lourens said:
can someone tell me what has happened to grant fourie ,why dont we see him on the bills anymore?
September 21, 2010 at 10:13 am, Britt said:
He’ll fight on a box & dine event next month most probably.
September 21, 2010 at 10:13 am, Boxing Fan said:
I believe Grant wants to hand pick his opponants. Is that true. He seems a nice guy.
September 21, 2010 at 10:15 am, lourens said:
will the box and dine be at emperors or at turnfontein
September 21, 2010 at 10:16 am, Britt said:
There’s not so much he can hand pick…. Who does he want to fight ?
Bongani?
Joe?
Zolani…….
September 21, 2010 at 10:30 am, Boxing Fan said:
Just want to say to Jason well done again you boxed good on Saterday!
September 21, 2010 at 10:33 am, Boxing Fan said:
Duncan. Boxing Lover, On The Money. and Me
Who will we put against Budler in November?
Gideon only wants him next year and we don’t think he will fight Budler in the end as this is not the same weight devision
September 21, 2010 at 10:47 am, Derick said:
I believe Grant Fourie is fighting in November – always look forward to his fights, I dont think he hand picks his fights at all though, Grant can be great! seriously! I think Grant would be an awesome trainer aswell! Indeed a nice bloke!
September 21, 2010 at 10:51 am, Derick said:
And well done to Jason he fought well on Saturday night, kept his head! Not sure about Jason fighting Kim, although Jason has surprised us in almost every fight thus far so you never know…
September 21, 2010 at 11:23 am, Chynna ( #1 Fan) said:
Jason is an awesome boxer, and Saturday night was proof of it. We wish you only the best Jay. You can only go up from here! Well Done boy!
September 21, 2010 at 11:56 am, Fan of the GUN said:
I always enjoy watching Jason fight. His opponent on Saturday was no walk over, in fact, Amoaka can throw some vicious punches. Luckily, not many of them landed properly.
Sure it was a great experience fight for Jason, and the boy worked hard from the opening bell. Jason, all the best for your future !!!
But have to agree with Britt, that right hand seems a bit weak…
September 21, 2010 at 11:58 am, Johnny T said:
Hand picking what a joke. Fourie is promoted by GGP and who he is told to fight, he fights. His never duck or dived any guy. By hand picking do you mean when opponents pull out a week and 2weeks before a fight? not once but at least 5 times (remember Australia two guys pulled out of fight and then the promoter got caught for drugs). Fourie fights against Modies was not allowed by bsa not Once but 3 times were opponents had to be change a week before a fight. (But Joey could fight Modies??) Fourie is fighting soon and seeing him in gym, I’m feeling sorry for next guy. And yes he is a great guy. Ask Mr T about this all he’ll tell you.
September 21, 2010 at 1:31 pm, lourens said:
i still think jason should fight morali first before taking on kim.then we will see if he is ready for him .. well done on saturday jason
September 21, 2010 at 2:21 pm, roberto said:
Good point lourens
September 21, 2010 at 2:37 pm, On the Money said:
Jason isnt at the same level as Kim and it would be suicide for him to be against Kim this early.
September 21, 2010 at 5:01 pm, Paul said:
Hi Britt,
Do you know when the bill in oct will be would love to see the likes of Fourie, Bothma, wasserman???
September 21, 2010 at 8:04 pm, Left hook said:
agree with Lourens Jason vs Marali not kim.
September 21, 2010 at 8:06 pm, Left hook said:
Dlamini vs Fourie.good fight
September 21, 2010 at 8:18 pm, "Uppercut" said:
I think Fourie said he is fighting in October,don’t know when.Paul Wasserman disappeared of the face off the earth.I don’t think he is still fighting.His manager and trainer don’t know where he is.Jason v/s Kim ‘Manny said they have to plan there strategy right,I don’t know .Jason comes forward and fight that is what he knows best.Never seen him fight any different .Hard work ahead MANNY.
September 21, 2010 at 10:03 pm, Britt said:
Uppercut don’t write Bedman off to soon watch this space the young lad has the heart of a lion, he has what it takes to beat Kim be honest to come back from a double knock down Bravo. Jason I told you from the begging of this match up i have a feeling about you ….and i do know my feelings aren’t always accurate but forgive me if i say Jason will beat Kim split points decision
September 21, 2010 at 10:19 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Britt looks like you got faith in Jason,thats good.Lets watch this space.Too me Kim take a lot of punches but he always comes back.On this one I go with Kim.
September 22, 2010 at 7:16 am, Duncan said:
I think Gideon should take the fight with Hekkie.Why wait till next year is he scared or just weary of what can happen.
If Jason performed like he did on saturday I think the fight with Kim will do him good I just think he should watch Kim’s last three fights and study it very carefully and work on throwing more punches because Kim is come foward figter with a heart of a lion.Manny did very well with Jason and you can see Jason proved some critics very wrong this kid has a great future ahead of himself.
I see that Warren Joubert also joined Manny Fernandez good luck to him maybe we can see him aswell on the november bill.
September 22, 2010 at 8:29 am, Bongs said:
Im just annoyed with Roberto, I don’t think any of us should give him the satisfaction of even replying to his comments because they not even worth reading! Seriously Roberto take those big boy panties off and become a drag queen or something that would suit your personality better!
September 22, 2010 at 8:31 am, Santa said:
Yes that will be a good fight “left hook”
Dlamini VS Fourie!
Lets get it on!
September 22, 2010 at 9:18 am, Britt said:
Duncan thats why I say let him fight Joe?
September 22, 2010 at 10:54 am, Public Demand said:
PLEASE LET US HAVE BUDLER ON NOVEMBER BILL
BRING IN A BOXER LIKE YOU DID FOR GIDEON
HE DESERVES IT HAS NEVER LET US DOWN EVEN ONCE.
HE WINS AND THATS WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT HIM.
September 23, 2010 at 7:44 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
PEOPLE I HEAR FLO IS FIGHTING A GUY FROM OVER SEA- (AMERICA) IN NOVEMBER,I WILL HEAR TO NIGHT AFTER THE PRESS CONF
September 23, 2010 at 8:45 am, Fan of the GUN said:
Can anyone join these press conferences, or just select few ?
September 23, 2010 at 10:27 am, Britt said:
As far as what I’m concern ‘Fan’Of’Gun anybody can join.
September 23, 2010 at 10:28 am, Britt said:
Flo Simba Fan flo is fighting Hugo Anibal Abad….
September 23, 2010 at 10:40 am, Duncan said:
@ Britt I think joe will knock Grant out faster than Jason did.I’m not saying Joe will beat Jason maybe in the distant future.
Grant will lose to Joe Stigling.My 2c.
September 23, 2010 at 11:08 am, Britt said:
I was speaking about Warren. but thank you for you reply @ Duncan
September 23, 2010 at 11:16 am, Duncan said:
I think Warren has a bit to much expierence for Joe,but then again the fittest of the two will win it.
It will be a good fight but I think Joe is abit for that fight.
I would like to see a fight between Joe and Grant.
September 23, 2010 at 1:59 pm, Britt said:
Roberto what do you think of the guy Flo is figting? Hugo Anibal Abad….
September 23, 2010 at 2:02 pm, Britt said:
Fighting
September 23, 2010 at 3:23 pm, lourens said:
Wow Grant “The Fireball” getting married! Congrats my man – all the best for the future God Bless!
September 23, 2010 at 4:13 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
YES JUST SPOKE TO FLO HE IS FIGHTING THAT ARAB
September 23, 2010 at 4:19 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
TO ALL BOXING FANS ENJOY YOUR LONNNNNNNNG WEEEK END
September 23, 2010 at 4:20 pm, Johnny said:
Had a look at Gonzalo Omar Basile record (Bum)a nobody again don’t look at his record look at his opponents record his last three fight all of his opponents had 0 wins only had one decent opponent and he retired in the 2nd round Easy fight for Flo once again
September 23, 2010 at 5:23 pm, Britt said:
flo is not fighting Gonzalo Omar Basile he fighting Hugo Anibal Abad…..
September 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm, "Uppercut" said:
You want to talk facts .You talk very highly about ruben,if you look at ruben’s record he fought a hell of a lot of bums.In his 5th fight he lost against a guy with 1 loss ,1 draw what did he learn.His 16 th fight he fought a guy with 1 win,how impressive .He fought guys with 43, 29 losses on there record.So what make ruben, bums he fought so much better than the guys Flo is fighting now.Flo is better on this stage of his boxing career than ruben.Flo has’t lost against a total bum as far.I still would like to know what makes ruben so good.When the management team of Flo throws him in the deep sea,he will be ready to handle the sharks.
September 24, 2010 at 3:30 pm, Britt said:
Not always, your so right about that, that comment does not make sens?
September 24, 2010 at 11:39 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Well roberto as you say we must not mention certain boxers in the same sentence .So old boy don’t mention ruben in the same sentence as Ndou.Ndou is a true champion and he proved it in his last fight again.peace out
September 26, 2010 at 1:31 am, Left hook said:
as for Hekkie vs Gideon.Hekkie is a very limited boxer with no skills to beat Gideon the HARD CORE Buthelezi.Gideon will ko Hekkie before 8 roundz.
September 27, 2010 at 7:29 am, Duncan said:
@ Left hook let GGP bring it on let Hekkie prove and shut every body up once and for all.
With his limited boxing skills he will still eat Buthelezi.This kid has so much heart and has proved it time and time again he will beat Butelezi.
September 27, 2010 at 7:01 pm, Left hook said:
Duncan did you see HEX last fight in the US?did he win that fight?Buthelezi will knockout Hekkie.
September 28, 2010 at 9:19 am, Britt said:
I’m with Duncan on this one Hekkie will be to much for Butelezi, Butelezi smacks he does not punch, and for what it’s worth Hekkie will out smart him.
September 28, 2010 at 10:37 am, Public Demand said:
Britt You really know your boxing. And to those who do not agree with us.
Just to bad.
Budler is and will stop him. I will give you a letter.
Presure Presure Presure from Budler you will see Butelezi running away and trying to slap him. But he will come short
September 28, 2010 at 4:36 pm, Duncan said:
Let GGP put this fight together………..lets see another star getting beaten by Hekkie everybody can always talk crap about him .HE WILL BEAT BUTHELEZI GGP GET THIS FIGHT ON AND YES LEFT HOOK I SAW HIS LAST FIGHT IN THE US BUTHELEZI HASN’T GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BEAT HEKKIE NOT BACK IN THE DAYS OF AMATURES AND NOT EVEN IN THE PRO RANK’S……I’M TELLING YOU BUTHELEZI IS SCARED AND HE KNOWS HE WILL LOSE.WHY WAIT UNTILL NEXT YEAR TO GET YOUR ##S WIPPED.HEKKIE VS BUTHELZI BRING IT ON.
September 28, 2010 at 8:33 pm, Left hook said:
HEKKIE CANT PUNCH HIS WAY OUT OF A PAPER BAG HOW CAN HE STOP BUTHELEZI?HOW CAN HEKKIE OUT SMART BUTHELEZI HE HAS NO BOXING SKILLS.BUTHELEZI IS CLASS NOT PRESURE PRESURE.HE WILL KISS HIS TITLE GOOD BYE.
September 28, 2010 at 8:39 pm, Left hook said:
BUTHELEZI IS NOT THE PROMOTER HE DOES NOT DECIDE ON DATES.HOW CAN BUTHELEZI BE SCARED OF HEKKIE.BUTHELEZI IS CHALLENGING HEKKIE HOW CAN HE BE SCARED?TALK TO GOLDEN GLOVES TO MAKE A DATE FOR HEKKIE TO LOSE HIS TITLE TO HARDCORE BUTHELEZI.
September 29, 2010 at 7:33 am, Duncan said:
Well well let them put the fight on so we can see.
GGP put this fight together Brian speak to the guys at the office.