[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will return to the ring after recovering from a broken hand for a fight at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, England, on May 18. The 27-year-old fractured his left hand during his points win over Connor Meanwell at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in October last year. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian amateur boxer Adrian Roach has described his two-week training camp in Las Vegas as a valuable learning experience. Roach rubbed shoulders with some of the top names in the sport during his training stint at the DLX Boxing Gym under coach Kay Koroma, who has worked with world champions such […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fight Night Champion scheduled for The Shed in Dockyard on March 30 has been postponed because of “unforeseen circumstances” and rescheduled for May 25. The event was to be co-headlined by Bermudian professional boxers Andre Lambe and Nikki Bascome. Epic Entertainment, the promoter, told Bernews: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fight Night […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] It’s been exactly 21 years since Bermudian boxer Teresa Perozzi made her professional debut. Perozzi defeated American Nicole Conant by split decision at The Aladdin in Las Vegas in a four-round light-heavyweight contest on March 21, 2003. The southpaw retired almost ten years ago after losing by technical knockout to Kali […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will make his long-awaited return from injury when he faces Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on May 18. Christopher has not fought since his points victory over Connor Meanwell in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which he fractured his left hand in October last year. The 27-year-old is scheduled […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will fight overseas for the first time when he faces Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 19. Simmons, who will meet Aceves in a four-round cruiserweight contest, will be aiming for his fourth straight victory as a professional. The 26-year-old has only completed one […]

Some of the island’s promising boxers will compete in the second Bermuda Boxing Development League tournament at Whitney Institute today [May 4]. The event is expected to feature sanctioned fights, masters, corporate and charity bouts, and open sparring for elite and youth competitors. It runs from noon to 4 pm. The BBF hopes to hold […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Several of the island’s up and comping boxers showcased their skills in the second Bermuda Boxing Federation Development League tournament at Whitney Institute on Saturday [May 4]. In the exhibition bouts, Yannik Dill, of Controversy Boxing Gym [CBG], fought Kallan Todd, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], Enzi Johnstone faced BSA […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher must “box clever” when he returns to action after a six-month injury lay-off against Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on Saturday [May 18]. That is the view of his coach, Anthony Hull, who will be in the Bermudian’s corner when he faces journeyman Ambomo in a six-round […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described himself as a “road warrior” as he prepares for his first fight outside the United States against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday [May 19]. Although Simmons will step into a ring on foreign soil for the first time, the cruiserweight has fought […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome insists he is still as hungry as ever as he gears up for his professional bout against American Rashad Kilpatrick at The Shed in Dockyard next Saturday [May 25]. Bascome, who will face Rashad in an eight-round welterweight contest, has not fought since defeating Filipino Alvin Lagumbay on […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe has spent the past few months training in Orlando, Florida, at various professional gyms to prepare for his fight against American Kenny Paklos at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Lambe was due to face the undefeated Paklos in March; however, the fight was postponed, with […]

Boxer Andre Lambe continued his winning streak in the paid ranks after beating American Kenny Paklos via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25].’ The southpaw, who has an unblemished record of 11 wins, enjoyed a relatively comfortable night in the six-round welterweight contest, condemning Paklos [3-1-0] to the first defeat […]

Boxer Nikki Bascome claimed a unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25]. Bascome dominated his opponent throughout the eight-round welterweight contest to improve his record in the paid ranks to 14 wins and one defeat. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram: “Thank you God […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome says he has more fights left in the tank after his unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Bascome improved his professional record to 13 wins from 14 bouts after a controlled display in his […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe said he is ready to step up to eight-round contests as he pursues overseas opportunities on fight cards shown on streaming platforms. Lambe improved his professional record to 11 straight victories after defeating American Kenny Paklos [3-1-1] via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard last Saturday. […]

Some of the island’s top amateur boxers will face a team of Canadian fighters in FightFest – Bermuda v Canada – at Bermuda College on August 10 at 6 pm. Among the local pugilists involved will be Adrian Roach, the island’s top amateur, Jaidyn Wilson, Jordan Peterkin, Musa Abdul-Jabbar, Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar, Qeir, Yparraguire and Zane […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Cole and Che Durham will step into the ring for amateur boxing bouts in Aruba tonight [July 27]. Cole, who fights at 82kg, faces Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event; meanwhile Che, who fights at 72kg, takes on Jady Gogulski. Both contests at the Manuelitos Sports Bar in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Che and Cole Durham stepped between the ropes for amateur boxing matches in Santa Cruz, Aruba, yesterday [July 27]. Cole, fighting at 80kg, faced Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event at the Manuelitos Sports Bar, with the contest ending in a controversial draw. Meanwhile, Che, fighting at 72kg, […]

Bermuda’s elite amateur boxers will step between the ropes in FightFest, which features visiting Canadian and United States fighters, at Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Organised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation, the event will include seven adult bouts, including top local pugilists Adrian Roach, Jaylon Roberts, Bruce Perinchief and Ngai Franklin. There will also […]

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will aim for his fifth straight victory in the professional ranks when he returns to the ring on October 26 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It will be Simmons’s first outing since beating Mexican Victor Aceves via a knockout in Tijuana, Mexico, in May. The 27-year-old [4-0] wrote on social media: […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons is determined to seize the moment as he prepares to face Nigerian fighter Nosa Divine Nehikhare in Houston, Texas, on Friday, [November 1]. The light heavyweight match-up, set to take place at the Red Owl Boxing Arena, will be featured on the undercard of a show […]

[Updated with video] Saundre ‘Dash’ Simmons made his return to the boxing ring at the Red Owl Boxing Arena, in Houston, Texas, claiming yet another victory. “The hard-hitting, knockout artist Dash Simmons [5-0, 5 KOs] remained true to his reputation with a fourth-round TKO victory over Nosa Divine Nehikhare [5-2] in a 185-pound fight. Nehikhare became […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons believes his stoppage victory over Nosa Divine Nehikhare represents a significant step forward in his burgeoning professional career. Simmons showcased his rising talent by defeating the Nigerian southpaw with a fourth-round stoppage in Houston, Texas, on Friday, [November 1]. He remains undefeated after five professional bouts. […]

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