UCW promoter Tony Condella held the St. Paddy’s Day Punch Up card at the Marlborough Hotel November 26th. It was a very well put together evening of international amateur boxing, both in venue and calibre of fights. Seven fighters from Ireland took on seven fighters from here in Manitoba. Most fighters were champions in their divisions, provinces, and even their countries. At the end of the night, Manitoba won four out seven international bouts.Condella said to expect more boxing events in 2010.
A battle between two Winnipeg fighters turned out to be one of the best fights of the night. Metis fighter, Reece "The Beast" Settee, out of GoJo Gym, took on provincial champ and bronze medalist and the Canadian Championships, Ryan Walkowski, Cresentwood Boxing Club. After a back and forth battle over three three-minute rounds, the more experienced Walkowski picked up the decision win. Reece’s coach, Ken Johnson, said, “This was good first open bout for Reece against a quality opponent, it was a measuring stick for Reece to see where he’s at as a boxer.”
Manigitogan’s Alex Simard picked up a win over Ireland’s Darren Cook. Simard busted up his opponent, who was much taller. Provincial champ Colton Easter of Brandon took on 3x all-Ireland champ Daryl Byrne but came up short on the scorecards. Provincial champ and silver medalist at the Ringside World Championships, Mathew Bonne defeated Lienstar county champ Kenny Byrne. In womens action, all Ireland champ Fhanice Byrne defeated provincial champ and bronze medalist at the Canadian Championships, Melissa Susan.Provincial champion Jon Quint defeated 2nd ranked in Ireland Martin McAnne.
In the co-main event, 5x provincial champ and Canadian Champion Hanz Hasler lost a fight to 4th-ranked fighter in Europe, Ross Hicky. Hicky was the taller fighter, and throughout the fight, Hasler would try to fight his way inside to negate this height disadvantage, while his opponent tried to keep him on the outside. This was a bloody fight with a lot of power punches thrown. In the end Hicky walked away with the win.
In the main event, Andrew Gardiner, who recently won a gold medal at the La Copa Romane Tournament in the Dominican Republic, took on Dennis Hogan, a veteran of over 100 fights. Gardiner looked to be the stronger of the two early on, showing good defense and throwing body punches; Gardiner had his opponent in trouble early in the first round. Hogan would survive the round and had his moments during the fast paced fight, but Gardiner pressed forward through rounds two and three, picking shots, and backing up his opponent up all night, earning a decision win in an exciting fight. I asked Gardiner what’s next and he said, “I have nationals in a couple weeks so hopefully I’ll win my division again and be on the national team again.”
On a pro boxing card labeled “Redemption” November 13th at the Shaw Centre in Edmonton, Metis veteran pro boxer Darren Kenny, jumped back into the ring after five years to take on Anthony “Hits Hard” Lessard of Edmonton. Lessard was fresh off a title fight loss and was looking to avenge a loss to Kenny back when Lessard made his pro debut. Through rounds one to three, Kenny used his jab and kept moving. In round four, it was much of the same, but in the closing seconds of the round, Lessard caught Kenny with a hard right hand that put him to the canvas. Kenny beat the count and got back to his feet and corner. A little ice and water and Kenny was back to fighting his game plan in the 5th. Kenny was moving, making Lessard miss as he went for the homerun punch. Lessard was showboating and talking to the crowd, but the crowd cheered as Kenny showboated back and did the Ali shuffle. Some punches to the back of the head were thrown between the two as well. In the 6th round, Coach Joe Soares encouraged Kenny to try get a knockout and finish the fight well. One judge scored it close and it would have gone to a split decision if it weren’t for the 10-8 round in the forth. Lessard walked away with the victory.
Three Manitoba pro fighters are out there doing big things on the world stage. In pro boxing action, Larry “Razor” Sharpe, Pine Falls, knocked out hometown hero Zach Walters in the first round in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since moving up from the junior middleweight division and struggling after make the 154 lbs limit. Larry has indeed been "razor" sharp in the 168 lbs super middleweight division scoring two first round knockouts in back to back fights. Larry has put himself back into the championship picture after losing back to back championship fights at 154lbs. Over the big pond in Paris, France, Winnipeg’s Olivia “The Predator” Gerula defended her WBC super featherweight championship with a win over challenger Myriam Chomaz. It was her first title defense. Winnipeg's “Dangerous” Dave Zuniga has grown up dominating the North American Muay Thai fight scene year after year. Zuniga has been living and training at the legendary Kiatphontip gym located on the outskirts of Bangkok since October 2009. So far Zuniga has racked up 2 victories at the prestigase Fairtex Stadium in Pattaya Thailand. As Zuniga continues his fighting quest to the top, he will be squaring off in Bangkok's famous Rajadamern Stadium against world class opposition. He will be in Thailand until May.
The Clifton Boxing Club has relocated to Brookland School located at 1950 Pacific west, where Dwight Chessie will be providing free boxing lessons to boys and girls 8 years old and up. Clifton Boxing Club is a registered affiliate of Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association, everybody is welcome. Contact Dwight Chessie at 633 3103 for more information
A battle between two Winnipeg fighters turned out to be one of the best fights of the night. Metis fighter, Reece "The Beast" Settee, out of GoJo Gym, took on provincial champ and bronze medalist and the Canadian Championships, Ryan Walkowski, Cresentwood Boxing Club. After a back and forth battle over three three-minute rounds, the more experienced Walkowski picked up the decision win. Reece’s coach, Ken Johnson, said, “This was good first open bout for Reece against a quality opponent, it was a measuring stick for Reece to see where he’s at as a boxer.”
Manigitogan’s Alex Simard picked up a win over Ireland’s Darren Cook. Simard busted up his opponent, who was much taller. Provincial champ Colton Easter of Brandon took on 3x all-Ireland champ Daryl Byrne but came up short on the scorecards. Provincial champ and silver medalist at the Ringside World Championships, Mathew Bonne defeated Lienstar county champ Kenny Byrne. In womens action, all Ireland champ Fhanice Byrne defeated provincial champ and bronze medalist at the Canadian Championships, Melissa Susan.Provincial champion Jon Quint defeated 2nd ranked in Ireland Martin McAnne.
In the co-main event, 5x provincial champ and Canadian Champion Hanz Hasler lost a fight to 4th-ranked fighter in Europe, Ross Hicky. Hicky was the taller fighter, and throughout the fight, Hasler would try to fight his way inside to negate this height disadvantage, while his opponent tried to keep him on the outside. This was a bloody fight with a lot of power punches thrown. In the end Hicky walked away with the win.
In the main event, Andrew Gardiner, who recently won a gold medal at the La Copa Romane Tournament in the Dominican Republic, took on Dennis Hogan, a veteran of over 100 fights. Gardiner looked to be the stronger of the two early on, showing good defense and throwing body punches; Gardiner had his opponent in trouble early in the first round. Hogan would survive the round and had his moments during the fast paced fight, but Gardiner pressed forward through rounds two and three, picking shots, and backing up his opponent up all night, earning a decision win in an exciting fight. I asked Gardiner what’s next and he said, “I have nationals in a couple weeks so hopefully I’ll win my division again and be on the national team again.”
On a pro boxing card labeled “Redemption” November 13th at the Shaw Centre in Edmonton, Metis veteran pro boxer Darren Kenny, jumped back into the ring after five years to take on Anthony “Hits Hard” Lessard of Edmonton. Lessard was fresh off a title fight loss and was looking to avenge a loss to Kenny back when Lessard made his pro debut. Through rounds one to three, Kenny used his jab and kept moving. In round four, it was much of the same, but in the closing seconds of the round, Lessard caught Kenny with a hard right hand that put him to the canvas. Kenny beat the count and got back to his feet and corner. A little ice and water and Kenny was back to fighting his game plan in the 5th. Kenny was moving, making Lessard miss as he went for the homerun punch. Lessard was showboating and talking to the crowd, but the crowd cheered as Kenny showboated back and did the Ali shuffle. Some punches to the back of the head were thrown between the two as well. In the 6th round, Coach Joe Soares encouraged Kenny to try get a knockout and finish the fight well. One judge scored it close and it would have gone to a split decision if it weren’t for the 10-8 round in the forth. Lessard walked away with the victory.
Three Manitoba pro fighters are out there doing big things on the world stage. In pro boxing action, Larry “Razor” Sharpe, Pine Falls, knocked out hometown hero Zach Walters in the first round in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since moving up from the junior middleweight division and struggling after make the 154 lbs limit. Larry has indeed been "razor" sharp in the 168 lbs super middleweight division scoring two first round knockouts in back to back fights. Larry has put himself back into the championship picture after losing back to back championship fights at 154lbs. Over the big pond in Paris, France, Winnipeg’s Olivia “The Predator” Gerula defended her WBC super featherweight championship with a win over challenger Myriam Chomaz. It was her first title defense. Winnipeg's “Dangerous” Dave Zuniga has grown up dominating the North American Muay Thai fight scene year after year. Zuniga has been living and training at the legendary Kiatphontip gym located on the outskirts of Bangkok since October 2009. So far Zuniga has racked up 2 victories at the prestigase Fairtex Stadium in Pattaya Thailand. As Zuniga continues his fighting quest to the top, he will be squaring off in Bangkok's famous Rajadamern Stadium against world class opposition. He will be in Thailand until May.
The Clifton Boxing Club has relocated to Brookland School located at 1950 Pacific west, where Dwight Chessie will be providing free boxing lessons to boys and girls 8 years old and up. Clifton Boxing Club is a registered affiliate of Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association, everybody is welcome. Contact Dwight Chessie at 633 3103 for more information
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