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‘Tommy Gun’ Oosthuizen will be shipping off to the US in 2012
The ante has just been upped for Tommy Oosthuizen.
With a tricky assignment in a fortnight against big-hitting Francisco Sierra, he cannot afford to lose. This is doubly so because US promoter Lou Di Bella, a long-time associate of Rodney Berman, has pencilled him in for two HBO shows in the US in 2012. One of the immediate consequences is that Oosthuizen falls off a fight date in Italy in February, replacing it with a far bigger assignment in the US.
“Next year could be the year of reckoning for Tommy,” said Berman. “He needs to keep winning, and winning well.”
Another significant change sees Johnny Muller moving off the “Grand Slam” bill at Emperors Palace on November 23. This is because of doubts over his opponent, Joe Saaba of Ghana.
“The opponent hasn’t measured up to initial indications,” said Berman. “I need Johnny to be in a meaningful fight. We will now scour around for a more credible opponent and Johnny will thus feature on Pat Molefe’s next bill on December 11.”
Exciting lightweight Joey Stiglingh will replace Muller at Emperors Palace.
Meanwhile, fight fans can see their favourite Golden Gloves boxers when they make a public appearance at Classé Cars at 73 Trichardt Road in Boksburg from noon this Saturday.
November 11, 2011 at 12:31 pm, dennis said:
Ag no Mr B, how can this be done to fans, we were so looking forward to see Johnny fight on the bill. First bill at Wits his opponent was too heavy and now his opponent doesn’t measure up…..very disappointing!
November 11, 2011 at 12:37 pm, Leon said:
I suppose I won’t be attending the 23rd then. Sorry to see Muller not on this bill was looking forward to his comeback.
November 11, 2011 at 12:38 pm, Martin said:
Oi GGP???? Muller not on the bill anymore, sad news. I would definately be there on Dec 11th to support him.
November 11, 2011 at 1:33 pm, Werner said:
Glad for Joey but sad for Muller. Surely Muller’s opponent’s status/record was known when the fight was arranged at the start! Why wait 2 weeks before a guy is supposed to fight on such a big bill to remove him and place him yet again on such a small bill? could this not have been done a few weeks ago? Not so nice…
November 11, 2011 at 1:36 pm, Marne said:
Suppose you make the rules here and you have your reasons Mr Berman. A real pity Johnny is not on this bill. Congrats Joey!
November 11, 2011 at 2:20 pm, Jen said:
Really happy for you Joey. Going to be a great night, pity about Muller.
November 11, 2011 at 4:31 pm, kenny said:
Looks like the Muller fans are very disappointed. Going to be such an action packed night. I predict a tough fight for Tommy but he will win. Exiting news for Stigling, disappointing news for Muller
November 11, 2011 at 7:16 pm, jabber said:
I’m looking forward to this explosive bill, Tommy should be good if he boxes like he did in his last fight. Stigling always exiting to watch, unfortunate for Muller will miss him on the night
November 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm, nico said:
The guys looked in great form today in Boksburg, looking forward to the 23rd, Muller its a pity you’re no longer on the bill.
November 14, 2011 at 7:56 am, Britt said:
Good morning My GOLDEN GLOVES PROMOTIONS FAMILY.
At the public sparring on Saturday, great venue, marvelous vibe and good people, but there was just one thing that got me confused, where on earth was Rodney? How could the whole of the GGP campaign be there witnessing some “Sheer-Class” by Oosthuizen and the rest of the GGP stable, but yet no Rodney?
November 15, 2011 at 12:49 pm, pete said:
Very good vibe on Saturday, I agree Britt. After the disappoint result of the Pacquiao vs Marques fight another disappointment, Muller is off the bill. Looking forward seeing Tommy in action, an absolute class act.
November 16, 2011 at 12:40 pm, Adam said:
Tommy will have a very very tough fight on his hands. Just keep the hands up Tommy! Suppose it was too short notice to find another opponent for Muller, its a pity.
November 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm, Shawn said:
LOL I’m just as disappointed about Muller guys. The mates were looking forward to a trip up to Joburg. This would have been the perfect platform for his comeback.
November 16, 2011 at 12:45 pm, Jason said:
Yeah Britt a marvelous vibe on Saturday, enjoyed watching the guys. Good luck all boxers for next Wednesday, sorry to see you not on the card Johnny.