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Weights From Chicago

Posted by Rick McLean on July 14, 2011 at 22:49 pm

©Photograph By Alison Hunter At The Scale

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Andre Gorges (11-1, 6KO’s) 140lbs vs Albert Mensah (23-3-1, 10KO’s) 140lbs
Vacant IBF International Light Welterweight Championship

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Posted by Rick McLean on July 14, 2011 at 20:26 pm

Russ Anber, Don Collette and Ed Pearson
Share Their Thoughts on Two Minute Rounds

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Courtesy GM Ross of Canadian Boxiana

Two minute round boxing matches are a contentious issue right now in Canada, particularly in the province of New Brunswick. Some fans have told me “they do it in England, so why not in Canada?” Others are dead set against it. Before providing my opinion on this issue, I thought it might be insightful to contact a few of the nation’s prominent boxing figures to get their views on these fights. TSN analyst Russ Anber, Canadian Professional Boxing Council (CPBC) President Don Collette and National Championship Committee (NCC) member Ed Pearson were all kind enough to weigh in on this issue and, in the case of Pearson and Collette, explain their respective groups’ position on two minute round fights.

TSN’s Russ Anber is not in favour of two minute rounds in professional contests, but believes that under some circumstances this type of contest might be necessary. “I think legitimate, professional contests should be three minute rounds and I think it should be clearly noted when a guy doesn’t fight three minute rounds. That’s the rule that makes professional boxing, professional boxing – you fight three minute rounds.” If a region is lacking in trained competitors, however, Anber stated, “I can’t say I necessarily object to people maybe fulfilling a need, because that’s the caliber they’re dealing with and they [the boxers] can only handle two minute rounds. If the fans still support it and if the fighters are doing it, and it’s not being imposed against their will, I have no problem with that.” That being said, Mr. Anber reiterated, “I think a professional contest should be three minute rounds and never less than four rounds.” Read More

One-On-One With Sebastien Demers

Posted by Rick McLean on July 14, 2011 at 15:42 pm

By Jeff Emond Jeffrey

On Friday August 5^th, 2011, in Oakland, California, former Middleweight contender Sebastien ‘’Double Trouble’’ Demers will face 2004 bronze medalist, super middleweight contender and super-six participant, Andre Direll. Approaching this heated showdown, Demers talks to us about his career and this summer’s big opportunity.

The Boxing Examiner:  Good afternoon Sebastien, how are you?

Sebastien Demers:  I am very good and I am looking forward to August.

TBE:  Let’s go back to the beginning for a moment Sebastien, how did you start in boxing?

SD:  I was very young, I tried almost every sport, hockey, basketball, soccer, you name it. I’ve always been an aggressive competitor, so boxing fitted well with my personality. I used to bring boxing gloves to school. My friends and I fought in the schoolyard every time we could. That’s how I became interested in boxing. Read More