PRO-BOXING is back in Limerick this Saturday when Castleconnell’s Andy Lee takes another step towards a title fight. In his fourth headline bout in the UL Sports Arena, the 25-year-old middleweight will face Mamadou Thiam.
The Yanjing Fight Night will be televised live on RTE 2, with coverage starting at 9pm.
Andy Lee is expected into the ring at around 10pm.
The television coverage will show Lee’s fight live as well as the super middleweight clash of Luis Garcia and Alexander Sipos, who Andy Lee defeated in Dublin’s O2 last year.
Saturday night’s event will feature Limerick’s first-ever title fight when local favourites Jamie Power challenges Mayo’s John Waldron for the vacant belt. The 29-year-old Norwood Park native is the top attraction on the undercard.
A married father of two, who lives in Caherconlish, Power brings a record of seven wins from eight contests into the title fight. The Power-Waldron title fight will take place at about 8pm.
Promoter Brian Peters was hit with three injury withdrawals this week, but there will still be eight fights in total.
Gone from the event is world and European Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and the cruiserweight title fight between Michael Sweeney and Ian Tims. Coleman Barrett also withdrew, but this has created the opportunity for a piece of history.
Cuban heavyweight sensation Mike Perez could be set to box twice on the one night.
Aside from the Prizefigher series on Sky television, is appears that no pro-fighter has ever fought twice on the one bill. Perez will open the Yanjing Fight Night when he boxes Edgars Kalnars of Lativa at around 6pm and if all goes according to plan and with the doctors permission, Mike Perez could face Tomas Mrazek of the Czech Republic at about 7.30pm. Perez, a Cork based southpaw, is unbeaten in eight contests and in his last Limerick appearance the former world junior amateur champion needed just 41 seconds to chalk up another KO victory.
Another intriguing contest on the bill will see Limerick based Galwegian Alan Donnellon make his professional debut in a Light Middleweight contest. The LIT graduate in quantity surveying is a member of St Francis Boxing Club and is coach to LIT Boxing Society.
“We’ve put together a great undercard for this show,” explained Brian Peters.
He said that Andy Lee’s contest will be the most difficult of his career to date.
“Thiam cannot be overlooked though, he has a 94 per cent KO ratio which is phenomenal and he also has all that top level experience so he is a real dangerman. He is one of those guys who throws every punch with bad intentions. His record speaks for itself, he’s a veteran of 54 fights and 50 of those have ended inside the distance so it’s safe to say that this is a guy who rarely relies on the judges,” said Brian Peters.
“For me throughout his career both in the amateur and professional ranks Andy has always performed at his best when he’s been faced with a real threat and that’s exactly what he will be coming up against in Thiam. Andy will need to be very careful but he’s no slouch either in the power department so I think it’s safe to say that it’s a fight that will produce fireworks.”
Tickets are still available. Priced from €30 to €100, they can be purchased from the University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel, as well as from Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.ie).
Jerome O’Connell
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Thiam - Andy Lee’s biggest test
LIMERICK pro boxer Andy Lee can move a step closer to a European or world championship title fight with his 21st win in this Saturday’s Yanjing Fight Night at the University Sports Arena.
The 25-year-old middleweight will face former European champion and two-time world title challenger Mamadou Thiam in his fourth professional fight in Limerick.
Lee headlines the attractive event which will feature a total of ten fights in what is the most exciting pro-boxing event to be staged in Limerick.
Two Irish titles will also be on the line in Limerick as local favourite Jamie Power looks to capture the Irish Light Heavyweight title against John Waldron while Dublin’s Ian Tims will put his unbeaten record on the line in an Irish Cruiserweight title decider with Michael Sweeney.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) or from The University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel. The event will be televised live on RTE 2 from 9pm on Saturday.
Also boxing on Saturday will be world and European champion Katie Taylor in an exhibition bout in an international amateur contest.
“It’s always an incredible experience walking to the ring in your hometown,” said Lee who flew into Ireland this Monday after a training camp in Florida with coach Emanuel Steward.
“You recognise so many people in the crowd and it really brings it home to you that you are representing Limerick as much as you are yourself. The support is always incredible and the buzz in the city on the week of a fight when I head home is always great,” said Andy Lee, a former St Francis Boxing Club Olympian.
A win on Saturday should catapult Lee up the world rankings as he faces his toughest challenge to date.
Mamadou Thiam is one of boxing’s biggest hitters with an incredible 43 of his 46 wins coming via KO. The 38-year-old has a record of 46 wins from 54 contests over a career spanning back to 1993.
“Of course I am predicting a knockout, that is what I do for a living,” said Thiam as the Senegal-based Parisian vowed to knock out Andy Lee.
“Some people sell cars, some people build houses, some people drive buses, I knock people out. I suppose I’m like a dentist because we both take teeth out for a living. It’s not a personal thing for me, I’m sure Andy Lee is a very nice guy, but this is a business and a very hard business and there is no room for nice guys. Lee is a big name in Ireland, but I have fought at the highest level and I know what it takes to succeed there.
“Lee will be a good scalp for me and put me in a position to win another European title,” said Thiam.
“I’ve fought all over the world and I’m excited about fighting in Ireland. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, but for Andy Lee the view from the canvas won’t be so pretty!”
Jerome O’Connell
The 25-year-old middleweight will face former European champion and two-time world title challenger Mamadou Thiam in his fourth professional fight in Limerick.
Lee headlines the attractive event which will feature a total of ten fights in what is the most exciting pro-boxing event to be staged in Limerick.
Two Irish titles will also be on the line in Limerick as local favourite Jamie Power looks to capture the Irish Light Heavyweight title against John Waldron while Dublin’s Ian Tims will put his unbeaten record on the line in an Irish Cruiserweight title decider with Michael Sweeney.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) or from The University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel. The event will be televised live on RTE 2 from 9pm on Saturday.
Also boxing on Saturday will be world and European champion Katie Taylor in an exhibition bout in an international amateur contest.
“It’s always an incredible experience walking to the ring in your hometown,” said Lee who flew into Ireland this Monday after a training camp in Florida with coach Emanuel Steward.
“You recognise so many people in the crowd and it really brings it home to you that you are representing Limerick as much as you are yourself. The support is always incredible and the buzz in the city on the week of a fight when I head home is always great,” said Andy Lee, a former St Francis Boxing Club Olympian.
A win on Saturday should catapult Lee up the world rankings as he faces his toughest challenge to date.
Mamadou Thiam is one of boxing’s biggest hitters with an incredible 43 of his 46 wins coming via KO. The 38-year-old has a record of 46 wins from 54 contests over a career spanning back to 1993.
“Of course I am predicting a knockout, that is what I do for a living,” said Thiam as the Senegal-based Parisian vowed to knock out Andy Lee.
“Some people sell cars, some people build houses, some people drive buses, I knock people out. I suppose I’m like a dentist because we both take teeth out for a living. It’s not a personal thing for me, I’m sure Andy Lee is a very nice guy, but this is a business and a very hard business and there is no room for nice guys. Lee is a big name in Ireland, but I have fought at the highest level and I know what it takes to succeed there.
“Lee will be a good scalp for me and put me in a position to win another European title,” said Thiam.
“I’ve fought all over the world and I’m excited about fighting in Ireland. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, but for Andy Lee the view from the canvas won’t be so pretty!”
Jerome O’Connell
Monday, May 10, 2010
Andy Lee lands in Limerick
ANDY Lee arrives into Shannon airport this afternoon ahead of the Yanjing Fight Night at the University Sports Arena on Saturday.
Ahead of the fight against the former European champion Mamadou Thiam, 25-year-old Lee will meet-and-greet his fans this Tuesday afternoon in the Crescent Shopping Centre between 12 noon and 2pm.
The Castleconnell middleweight and his French opponent will come face-to-face for the first time at the free event which is open to the public.
RTE’s Jimmy Magee will be the master of ceremonies with the boxers also participating in a public workout with a boxing ring specially erected for the occasion and Limerick’s Live 95FM will broadcast live from the event.
Tickets for Saturday’s Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from the George Hotel, the South Court Hotel and the University Sports Arena or Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie).
While Andy Lee headlines the event there is also a most attractive undercard.
World and European champion Katie Taylor features in an international amateur contest while the card will also see two Irish professional titles up for grabs for the first time ever in Limerick.
Local fan favourite Jamie Power clashes with John Waldron for the Irish Light Heavyweight title while Mayo’s Michael Sweeney faces Ian Tims for the Irish Cruiserweight title.
JEROME O’CONNELL
Ahead of the fight against the former European champion Mamadou Thiam, 25-year-old Lee will meet-and-greet his fans this Tuesday afternoon in the Crescent Shopping Centre between 12 noon and 2pm.
The Castleconnell middleweight and his French opponent will come face-to-face for the first time at the free event which is open to the public.
RTE’s Jimmy Magee will be the master of ceremonies with the boxers also participating in a public workout with a boxing ring specially erected for the occasion and Limerick’s Live 95FM will broadcast live from the event.
Tickets for Saturday’s Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from the George Hotel, the South Court Hotel and the University Sports Arena or Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie).
While Andy Lee headlines the event there is also a most attractive undercard.
World and European champion Katie Taylor features in an international amateur contest while the card will also see two Irish professional titles up for grabs for the first time ever in Limerick.
Local fan favourite Jamie Power clashes with John Waldron for the Irish Light Heavyweight title while Mayo’s Michael Sweeney faces Ian Tims for the Irish Cruiserweight title.
JEROME O’CONNELL
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Mamadou Thiam vows to knock out Andy Lee
LIMERICK pro-boxer Andy Lee will jet into Ireland this weekend ahead of his Saturday, May 15 Yanjing Fight Night at the University Sports Arena.
The Castleconnell middleweight is currently finalising his preparations for his fourth Limerick pro-fight in New York, but will be back in Ireland next weekend.
Andy Lee’s opponent is former European champion and two-time World title challenger Mamadou Thiam.
Thiam is one of boxing’s biggest hitters with an incredible 43 of his 46 wins coming via KO.
The Senegal-based Parisian this week vowed to add Andy Lee to his list of knockouts.
“Of course I am predicting a knockout, that is what I do for a living,” said Thiam.
“Some people sell cars, some people build houses, some people drive buses, I knock people out. I suppose I’m like a dentist because we both take teeth out for a living.
“It’s not a personal thing for me, I’m sure Andy Lee is a very nice guy, but this is a business and a very hard business and there is no room for nice guys.
“Lee is a big name in Ireland, but I have fought at the highest level and I know what it takes to succeed there. Lee will be a good scalp for me and put me in a position to win another European title,” said Thiam.
“I’ve fought all over the world and I’m excited about fighting in Ireland. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, but for Andy Lee the view from the canvas won’t be so pretty!”
Two Irish titles will also be on the line in Limerick as local favourite Jamie Power looks to capture the Irish Light Heavyweight title against John Waldron while Dublin’s Ian Tims will put his unbeaten record on the line in an Irish Cruiserweight title decider with Michael Sweeney.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) or from The University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel.
JEROME O’CONNELL
The Castleconnell middleweight is currently finalising his preparations for his fourth Limerick pro-fight in New York, but will be back in Ireland next weekend.
Andy Lee’s opponent is former European champion and two-time World title challenger Mamadou Thiam.
Thiam is one of boxing’s biggest hitters with an incredible 43 of his 46 wins coming via KO.
The Senegal-based Parisian this week vowed to add Andy Lee to his list of knockouts.
“Of course I am predicting a knockout, that is what I do for a living,” said Thiam.
“Some people sell cars, some people build houses, some people drive buses, I knock people out. I suppose I’m like a dentist because we both take teeth out for a living.
“It’s not a personal thing for me, I’m sure Andy Lee is a very nice guy, but this is a business and a very hard business and there is no room for nice guys.
“Lee is a big name in Ireland, but I have fought at the highest level and I know what it takes to succeed there. Lee will be a good scalp for me and put me in a position to win another European title,” said Thiam.
“I’ve fought all over the world and I’m excited about fighting in Ireland. I heard that the scenery there is beautiful, but for Andy Lee the view from the canvas won’t be so pretty!”
Two Irish titles will also be on the line in Limerick as local favourite Jamie Power looks to capture the Irish Light Heavyweight title against John Waldron while Dublin’s Ian Tims will put his unbeaten record on the line in an Irish Cruiserweight title decider with Michael Sweeney.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night are priced from €30 and are available from Ticketmaster (phone 0818 719 300 or visit ticketmaster.ie) or from The University Sports Arena, the George Hotel and the South Court Hotel.
JEROME O’CONNELL
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