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With less than a fortnight to go to Tommy Oosthuizen’s big fight against Aaron Pryor jnr, reports have come in from the US that the South African’s fight camp is going brilliantly. Trainer Harold Volbrecht was on the phone to Rodney Berman earlier this week, saying that they had settled in well in Biloxi where
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Top trainer Harold Volbrecht says everything is on track with super-middleweight star Tommy Oosthuizen ahead of his departure for the US on Friday evening. Oosthuizen and Volbrecht will head straight to Biloxi, Mississippi, venue of his major fight against Aaron Pryor jnr on September 3. Oosthuizen’s IBO super-middleweight belt will be on the line. It
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South Africa’s big World Boxing Council breakthrough was confirmed this week with Rodney Berman’s announcement that Gideon Buthelezi will challenge Adrian Hernandez for his light-flyweight title in Monterrey, Mexico on September 24. It will be the first time a local will have fought for the mainstream title in 10 years; the last one being Dingaan
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Tommy Oosthuizen will leave for Mississippi next week to prepare for his fight against Aaron Pryor jnr on September 3. The three-week lead time is to ensure he acclimatises well and is fully settled ahead of what is easily the most important bout of his career. While Oosthuizen has fought (and beaten) a bunch of
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Life just got a whole lot tougher for Tommy Oosthuizen. The IBO super-middleweight champion will definitely put his title on the line against American hotshot Aaron Pryor jnr in the US on September 3. Promoter Lou Di Bella confirmed at the weekend that the fight will take place in Biloxi, Mississippi on a bill to
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Rodney Berman is calling the coming boxing season exactly what it is – a golden feast. Starting on August 29 is the African Ring show (in conjunction with Golden Gloves) at Emperors Palace that will feature Dingaan Thobela, Sipho Taliwe and Joey Stiglingh, among others. Earlier plans to have Johnny Muller have been shelved, with
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Tommy Oosthuizen will experience his greatest opportunity as a pro boxer when he makes his American debut on September 3. Not only is he to feature on the undercard of middleweight star Sergio Martinez’s next fight, but he will appear on HBO, giving him the ultimate shot at marketing his skill. But there’s a catch
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Tommy Oosthuizen, the IBO super-middleweight champion, will get an opportunity for redemption when he next fights in the US on October 1. Promoter Rodney Berman has confirmed that “Tommy Gun” will fight on the undercard of middleweight kingpin Sergio Martinez’s next fight, probably in Las Vegas. This comes after Berman lay the groundwork with top
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White Buffalo mauls the Black Panther Fransie Botha proved too big, too strong and certainly too experienced as he sensationally chopped Flo Simba down in six rounds at Emperors Palace on Saturday night. What was supposed to be the coronation of a new king turned into a disaster as the beefy youngster opted to slug it
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In a massive break for the Golden Gloves fighters, top US promoter Lou Di Bella will feature both on big shows that will be broadcast on HBO. This guarantees massive exposure and is a grand opportunity for both to make a statement
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Big and brash, Zack marches to his own beat
Wow Flo Fan Big view on Colin, not pulling any punches ha! Not every fighter is going to be a great ...
Big and brash, Zack marches to his own beat
Bernard, honestly, has Colin won any title"s, been inducted to the Hall Of Fame, dont think so. Colin hasnt been ...
Big and brash, Zack marches to his own beat
Personally I dont believe Flo will get through Mchunu. I immediately noticed that he wobbled when Bruwer hit him with ...