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The Homecoming: Prince Edward Island’s Jamie “TNT” Taylor set for First Maritime Performance

Posted by Durell Wambolt on November 23, 2011 at 18:19 pm

By:  GM Ross

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 Prince Edward Island’s Jamie “TNT” Taylor makes his much anticipated return to professional boxing this Friday, November 25, in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Victory Promotions’ “Breaking Ground,” scheduled for Casino New Brunswick. Taylor’s opponent is Hamilton, Ontario’s, tough-as-nails journeyman Dave Aucoin.

It’s been over a year since Taylor’s last bout, but according to the Islander ring-rust will not be a factor. “At first I thought it would be,” said Taylor, “but I’ve trained for two fights in that time that have fallen through. I just finished a great training camp so I feel really good about everything.”

After two fights in Alberta, Taylor is making his first appearance in front of his Maritime faithful. When asked if he was nervous or excited, Taylor replied: “I’m human, so I have to say both. I’m really excited to get back home and fight in front of my family. I’m a little nervous, because this is the sport of boxing and you never know what could happen once you get in that ring.” Read More

Boxing talk with ‘’The Canadian Kid’’ Steve Molitor

Posted by Durell Wambolt on November 23, 2011 at 11:31 am

By Durell Wambolt with Jeff Emond Jeffrey

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 The Boxing Examiner.com recently spoke with Steve Molitor, one of the finest Canadian and International boxing talents around. Indeed, his track record speaks for itself with 34 wins and only 2 defeats. The Canadian Kid went on to conquer the Canadian Super Bantamweight division plus the WBF, Commonwealth and NABA bantamweight championships. Most importantly, this fast and accurate southpaw from Sarnia, Ontario, has excelled worldwide, wining the IBF Jr Featherweight Championship on two occasions. Since losing his title last March in South Africa against Takalani Ndlovu, Molitor is on a mission to reassert his dominance in the super bantamweight division.

The Boxing Examiner: How did you first become interested in boxing?

Steve Molitor: My older brother started boxing about a year before I did, he inspired me.

TBE: What are some of the highlights of your amateur days?

SM: I’m a 10 time Ontario champion, 5 time National Champion, and I fought at the Pam-Am Games where I lost a close decision to the Cuban 5-4. I fought in the World Championships where I lost to the eventual Silver medalist Omar Navarez, who is a multi-time world champion and recently fought Nonito Donaire.

TBE: How many amateur fights did you have? Read More