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looks like lindsay wont be fightin at the weekend seems the lads in the brit forum are sayin groves fight is off so show is cancelled

 

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George Groves fight cancelled

Posted on Oct 28, 2010
George Groves’ Commonwealth title defence against James Obede Toney is off after Toney failed his medical today. The Ghanaian boxer was found to be struggling with a cataract problem, severely affecting his vision, and with the show scheduled for this Saturday, Hayemaker promotions have had to cancel after failing to bring in a replacement. Groves, who will now fight on the undercard of Haye vs Harrison on November 13, told skysports.com:
“I’m gutted, this was going to be a great show, this wasn’t a deadpan night, there were some good fights on the undercard and I was really looking forward to it. I’ve been training hard for 10 weeks and this night had been a long time coming. It was sold out and was going to be fantastic. We looked around tried to get someone in, but it wasn’t to be.”
To add insult to injury, nemesis James DeGale has been turning the screw on Groves in the build-up to his own title fight on December 11. Speaking to frankwarren.tv, DeGale acknowledged he had the utmost respect for his opponent while taking a swipe at Groves, who recently turned down an offer to fight the Olympian:
“He's [Paul Smith] never bad-mouthed me, unlike that ugly ginger kid George Groves. Groves is the kind of boxer I can't stand because he's trying to live off my name and my Olympic gold medal. And then when we gave him the chance to fight me, he said no.”

 

Hunky Dorys Fight Night: “Big Bang” Casey hoping that European title can inspire Limerick's Youth
With October drawing to a close the morning's are starting to take on a winter chill. Limerick's Willie “Big Bang” Casey spends his morning's dreaming but not from the comfort of his bed, instead he can be found pounding the roads as he dreams of lifting the European title on Saturday, November 6th.

That's Casey's date with destiny and his meeting with Irish rival Paul Hyland as for the first time ever two Irishmen slug it out with a European title at stake on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night: Big Bang Theory at the University Arena in Limerick.
Hyland stepped in for Casey's original foe Kiko “La Sensacion” Martinez last weekend when the Spanish knockout artist was forced to withdraw from his scheduled title defence against Casey due to a rib injury. However the man who famously ended the European title reign of Bernard Dunne graciously agreed to vacate the title to allow Casey and the number 1 challenger Paul Hyland to contest the vacant title on the condition that the new champion will make their first defence against Martinez.

While admitting that the weekend's upheaval is not ideal Casey's target remains the same and getting his hands on the European title belt is all the motivation he needs to ensure that those cold morning runs are enjoyed rather than endured.

“Some people like to listen to music on their runs but everything is so peaceful at that hour of the morning that I just enjoy the peace and quiet on the road,” said Casey. “When you're out on those runs you have a bit of time to think and visualise the fight. Up until this week it was always Kiko's face that was in front of me but that's changed to Paul Hyland's now but the result is always the same and at the end of it I'm holding the belt and by the time I come back from my run I've a smile on my face.”

As a fanatical Munster rugby supporter Casey knows just how much it means on Shannonside to celebrate a European title. “I suppose if you look at it this fight is the boxing equivalent of Munster playing Leinster in a European Cup final in Thomond Park,” said Casey.

“I'm a huge Munster fan and I remember how proud I felt seeing the European Cup paraded in Limerick a few years ago. Hopefully the people of Limerick will be just as proud to see one of their own becoming a European Champion in boxing.“

Casey is a proud Limerick man and Munster supporter but he's even prouder to be from Southill, one of Limerick's most impoverished areas and an area that has had it's share of negative coverage over the years.

“I suppose bad news sells better than good news,” shrugs Casey. “Sometimes it seems like Limerick and Southill is always in the headlines for the wrong reasons but hopefully I can be a good news story by winning a European title for everyone in Limerick.

“For this fight I've setup training camp in Wicklow and it's a beautiful part of the world with the mountains on your doorstep but at the end of the day it still isn't home for me and I wouldn't swap it for Southill. I love my life there, I have great neighbours and there's an awful lot of hard working people there just looking to get on with their lives like everyone else. There are great people in the community and organisations like Outreach and a lot of the other clubs in Southill really make a big difference in helping the kids either through sport or education and trying to give them a chance in life.

“When I look back at some of the people I grew up with some of them went the wrong way and some went the right way and the difference can be a thin line. The way I've always looked at is is that everyone has a talent for something whether it's boxing or writing or carpentry and if that talent can be encouraged then people have a real chance to make something of their lives and not fall into drugs or gangs because they don't feel there is anything else out there for them.

“I was lucky in that from the time I started boxing as a kid I've had good coaches around me to encourage me and I see young kids in the boxing gym's in Limerick today and they are no different to me. All they need is that encouragement and the self belief to realise that they can be as good as anyone else at what they do as long as they are willing to be dedicated and put in the hard work.

“I would love to think that there are young kids in Limerick who see what I have done and have been inspired by that to take up boxing or any other sport. That in itself would be worth more to me than any title.

“I look at my brother Mylie and what he's achieved. He's winning Irish titles for fun at the moment and just last week he reached the Irish Under 21 final and he is still only 17. He lives and breathes boxing and I think he has it in him to go a long way in the sport.”

Casey's whirlwind pro career has seen him go from making his professional debut to challenging for a European title in just over 2 years, an achievement made all the more impressive when you consider that by his own admission he didn't set the world alight as an amateur.

“I watched Bernard Dunne's European title fights a few years back like everyone else and if I'm honest back then I never even dreamed of turning professional. I always thought my style would be better suited to the professionals than the amateurs but I think I lacked the confidence to take that step but when I saw Andy Lee doing so well in the professionals that inspired me to have a crack at it.

“It's all happened very quickly for me really. This time last year I was only just getting ready for my third professional fight so it's been a crazy year and I want to cap it all by wining the European title. Going out to Canada and knocking out the Canadian Champ was an amazing experience, winning the Prizefighter in London was something special but to leave the University Arena with that European title belt and bring in back home to Southill would be the icing on the cake.”

Casey's ring moniker of “Big Bang” is no idle threat either. The diminutive southpaw clearly packs a punch with six of his ten victories to date coming via KO and the Limerick man credits coach Phil Sutcliife with unlocking his natural power.

“I've always been a good hitter, even through the amateurs. The funny thing about power is that you have to let it flow naturally because if you force it and look for the knockout it will never come and you just leave yourself open to getting counter punched. When I turned pro Phil settled me down and got me concentrating on my boxing so then I stopped looking to throw the power shots all the time and the the “Big Bang's” started to flow naturally.

“I'll be looking to do the same against Paul. He's predicting a points win over 12 rounds but that's a very long time to be left alone in a boxing ring with me!”

Casey will turn 29 at the end of the year and although he has no set retirement date he says he doesn't plan on outstaying his welcome in the professional ranks. “From day one I promised myself that I wasn't going to turn professional just to make up the numbers,” said Casey. “I didn't turn pro until I was 26 which is quite late so I don't want to be hanging around. I want to test myself against the best out there and if my best is good enough then well and good, it's it's not then at least I will have given it a crack and I will be able to look back at my career with no regrets.

“I'd like to think that when I finish up I'll have a few titles and belts on the mantlepiece at home to show that I did achieve something in the pro ranks. I already have the Prizefighter cup so the European title is next on the list.

“When I do hang up the gloves I'd like to give something back by training the kids and passing on what I've learned because boxing is a terrific sport for giving kids discipline and a goal to aim for. Boxing has given me an awful lot over the years and I plan on giving that back when I retire but I have a bit of business to take care of first with European titles and who knows maybe even a World title. Even the mighty Munster boys haven't managed that yet!”

The European title clash between Casey and Hyland headlines a huge night of championship boxing in Limerick which also features the return of Martin “Iron Man” Rogan. The inaugural Prizefighter Champion and former Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion will step back into the ring a year to the day from his last fight in Belfast having made a successful recovery from a career threatening neck injury.

Cork based Cuban hotshot Luis Garcia faces a massive step up in class in just his eleventh pro fight when the World Junior amateur champion takes on former 2 time World Champion Byron Mitchell – the hard hitting American is best known on this side of the Atlantic for being the first man to put Joe Calzaghe on the canvas. Garcia's compatriot Alexei Collado also features with the Cork based Cuban looking to extend his phenomenal 100% record which has seen him win all 13 of his pro fights to date by stoppage.

An Irish title will be up for grabs in Limerick when Anthony Fitzgerald and Lee Murtagh finally look to get it on with Fitzgerald's Irish title at stake. The duo were scheduled to clash on 2 previous occasions but both encounters were scrapped after Murtagh was forced to withdraw through injury but he will be hoping it's third time lucky on this occasion.

 

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Posted by: Dolphil Promotions on 10-28-2010.

Dolphil Promotions are delighted to announce plans for the next fight night which will take place in The National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Friday December 10.
Daniel Halpin explains what to expect on Dec 10. “Our last show in Citywest was a resounding success and we expect this to be no different. We will be showcasing the best our stable has to offer including one or two surprises which we will announce closer to the event. This will be the biggest night of boxing ever held in Tallaght and tickets are very reasonably priced.”
The fight night which has been dubbed ‘The Prides Path to Glory’ will see Dublin’s Anthony ‘The Pride’ Fitzgerald fight for the WBF Inter-Continental title.
“We see this simply as a stepping stone for Fitzy, we want him consistently fighting at the championship distance so we have opted to go for this belt. There is a big title shot around the corner for him so the title fight in Limerick along with this belt will be perfect preparation for him”
December 10th will be his fifth outing this year and he is relishing the chance to fight for an International title.
“A happy boxer is a busy boxer and credit to my management team in securing all these fights for me. After the last (Robbie) Long fight I felt that the time was right to take the step up in class and that is what we are working on at the minute. I’m happy to be fighting for another title, it may not be the most recognized but in my eyes it’s another title and another ten rounds under my belt. I have had great sparring with Kenny (Egan) and both of the McDonaghs, which for me that is probably the best sparring you’ll get in Ireland”.
Don O’Leary believes Dec 10 at the Basketball Arena should not be missed. “We’re going to have around 10 top class bouts on the night. With the success of Willie (Casey) since our last show, Fitzy now has his chance to show the fans what he’s capable of in his first headliner.”
Also set for action on the night are the highly rated brothers Paddy and JJ McDonagh. This will be their first outing since signing for Dolphil Promotions and both are hard at work under the guidance of Head Coach Phil Sutcliffe. “We are delighted to have signed these two lads, as I have said before these two are the real deal and we have every confidence of making them both champions. They are getting great sparring in our stable which will only help them progress further.”
Patrick Hyland who also will be fighting on the ‘young guns’ show in Castlebar will make his first home appearance in over a year at The National Basketball Arena. With an impressive 20 wins in 20 outings the last time the Tallaght man fought in his hometown was when he dismantled Abdu Tebazalwa to claim the IBF title, since then ‘Pajo’ has notched up a further three wins keeping his perfect record firmly intact and further enhancing his claims as a true European title contender. Promoter Don O’Leary is delighted to have Hyland fighting on the Dolphil show, “with ‘Pajo’ you have one of the brightest prospects in the country fighting in his backyard so we’re looking forward to a classy performance from him. The boy is just excellent, and those in attendance will be looking at probably another future European Champion”.
Making serious moves in their respective divisions are the Cork based Cuban sensations Mike ‘the rebel’ Perez (11-0) and Alexei ‘the hurricane’ Collado (13-0).
Perez, who amazingly fought twice in one night on the undercard of the Lee v Thiam fight in Limerick back in May, is being touted as a World Champion in the making and is set to wow the Tallaght crowd with another dazzling display. Fellow compatriot and also undefeated fighter Alexei Collado comes to Tallaght with a very impressive 13 KO’s from 13 fights and with the nickname of ‘the hurricane’, fight fans can be sure to expect another powerful performance from the Cuban.
Since her last outing in Citywest last August, Irelands first female professional Christina McMahon has been preparing tirelessly for her next appearance. The former kickboxing World Champion believes she can become a World Champion and Phil Sutcliffe has no doubts Dolphil Promotions’ prize girl will do just that. “Every day Chrissy is improving in the Gym, she has some right hand on her and is becoming much more fluent in the ring. To become a World Champion at any discipline tells you how determined she is and I have no doubt whatsoever she will become World Champion in boxing, we hope all the fans will get behind their only girl like they have with Katie Taylor in the amateurs.”
Brendan Fitzpatrick will be looking to make maintain his perfect record at The National Basketball Arena. The talented Dubliner remains unbeaten and is definitely one to watch for the future. Gavin Prunty will also fight on the bill in a scheduled 6 rounder, the Dubliner is looking to make it 6 straight wins providing he wins in Limerick on the undercard to Willie Casey v Paulie Hyland. Noel O’Brien makes his pro debut also on the undercard
Tickets on sale Monday 8th November from ticketgroup.ie and dolphilboxing.com

 

Just saw that Hassan Njikam is fighting for some share of the WBA MW strap saturday. He beat Andy Lee in the olympics. Hes fought noone besides Martyrosian and is getting this shot. Martyrosian is apparently getting a WBO eliminator. Lee and Macklin would both spank him imo

 

be doing a 2 part interview with casey b4 and after the paulie fight who has questions for before hand?

 

Anybody find any betting odds on the Hyland-Casey fight yet.

Wouldnt mind an aul flutter,

 

Don't you fancy Hyland to stop Casey. Give your money to me instead, at least that way you know it will be spent wisely on some Dutch Gold or Karpackie . Hyland can't stop Eastern European cab drivers! I'll eat my hat if he stops Casey.

 

I'm off to spread the word of this fight to the General forumites. Wish me luck!

 

Karpackie >>>>> dutch mold