World Boxing Federation Welcome Malta Back Into The Fold

WBF Vice President Jean Marcel Nartz today announced that the World Boxing
Federation have renewed their affiliation with the Malta Boxing Commission
(MBC), now presided over by two-division, two-weight world champion Steve
‘Celtic Warrior’ Collins.

The announcement comes just days after the newly reinvigorated MBC
successfully sanctioned and officiated the first professional boxing
championship event to take place on the islands since 1964, when John
‘Pancho’ Terribile became the first Maltese boxer to be crowned champion,
following his outpointing Charles ‘Gypsy’ Scicluna in August of that year.

On making the announcement Nartz said, “We are pleased to welcome the MBC
back into the ever growing WBF family.

The board of the MBC have worked extremely hard to strengthen their
organization, since the removal from office of the former President Mr.
Zammit in October.

Their determination to cement their position, as the officially recognized
professional boxing organization on the islands, has seen them make
various high profile appointments. The most noticeable being the
appointments of not one, but two renowned ex-world champions to head the
board: Steve Collins, as president, and Tim Witherspoon as vice president.

Just last week the new board of the MBC successfully sanctioned their
first event, the report from the independent observer praised them for the
professionalism, and noted the extreme care that was taken, in matters of
health and safety of the boxers competing, as well as the anti doping
tests that were undertaken.

Taking all these matters into account lead to the WBF executive to back
the MBC unconditionally. We look forward to soon sanction a WBF
championship in Malta and thus stop unserious so-called sanctioning groups

to damage the reputation of Maltese boxing and the MBC.”

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WBF Doubleheader in Hungary‏

WBF Doubleheader in Hungary

Tibor Feja and his Feja Promotion is staging a major WBF doubleheader on
Saturday May 12 in Budapest, Hungary, featuring an interesting female
world title defense, and two local boxers clashing for the vacant
Intercontinental Super Middleweight strap.

World Boxing Federation women’s World Bantamweight Champion Renata
Szebeledi, 15-9 (8), is making the first defense of her title against
tough Romanian Eva Marcu, 7-3 (2), in a rematch.

The two fought last June, with Szebeledi coming out on top after a rough
encounter, and now Marcu will get her chance at redemption and her first
world championship.

In her first bout after defeating Marcu last year, Szebeledi travelled to
Germany to capture the WBF World title with an inspired performance
against local favorite Pia Mazelanik. Since then she has racked up three
non-title victories, before dropping a close decision in an IBF Super
Flyweight challenge against Simona Galassi in Italy. Now back at her
natural weight, Szebeledi is looking forward to defending her world
championship in front of her local fans, and with Marcu coming off a fresh
victory last month she is sure to be in for another hard challenge.

In the second WBF title fight of the night, Budapest-rivals Attila Baran,
9-2 (4), and Janos Olah, 10-8-1 (3), will duke it out for the vacant
Intercontinental Super Middleweight championship. Both have mixed in minor
championship territory in their careers, but Baran (19) has youth on his
side, while Olah (30) is the more experienced and tested.

It shapes up to be an interesting night of championship boxing in Budapest
on May 12, and while Szebeledi and Baran must be considered slight

favorites, it is bound to be competitive action in both fights.

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Dailydaite-Krausova and Mohammedi-Belkacem Battle For WBF Titles On April 20th‏

On Friday April 20 in Dortmund, Germanys undefeated Goda Dailydaite, 6-0
(2), takes on Arleta Krausova, 6-1 (2), from the Czech Republic for the
vacant World Boxing Federation Women’s World Featherweight title on a show
promoted by Khalil Boxpromotion.

Born in Lithuania in 1985, Goda Dailydaite is now residing in Essen, not
far from Dortmund. She turned pro in June 2010, and already in her third
fight, in April 2011, she won an Intercontinental title by defeating
Austria’s Doris Koehler by ten round unanimous decision.

Dailydaite has since scored additionally three victories, and is aiming to
take her career to the next level against Krausova. The 31 year old from
Usti will enter her second world title fight, having lost a spirited
challenge of WBF Super Featherweight Champion Ramona Kuehne on points last
year.

In her last outing Krausova won a minor championship by defeating another
German, Pia Mazelanik, this past November. That bout, like the
Kuehne-challenge, also took place in Germany, so fighting for titles
against Germans in Germany is nothing new to Arleta Krausova.

On the same night in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France, WBF Intercontinental
Light Heavyweight Champion Nadjib Mohammedi will put his title on the line
against Algerian-born Swiss Mohamed Belkacem at the Salle Jean Roure. This
will be the first defense for Mohammedi, who won the title last year at
the same venue against Georgian George Tevdorashvili.

Being a former French and European Union Champion, as well as a former WBO
World title-challenger, Mohammedi, 25-3 (13), is the more accomplished of
the two. But former Swiss Champion Belkacem, 20-4-1 (9), is no stranger to
competing at championship level himself, and a year ago he proved his grit
by losing a competitive decision to current WBF World Champion Doudou
Ngumbu for the African Boxing Union crown.

The winner of the Mohammedi vs. Belkacem WBF Intercontinental Light
Heavyweight title fight, promoted by Robert Safrani and B C Center, could
be in line to challenge the aforementioned Ngumbu for the World
Championship, so a lot is on the line this coming Friday. The loser will
have to get back in line.

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Ju Hee Kim Retains WBF World Title

Ju Hee Kim Retains WBF World Title

South Korea icon and hero Ju Hee Kim showed exactly why she is the light flyweight champion with an emphatic 6th round stoppage over the game Ploynapa Sakrungrueng from Thailand to retain her World Boxing Federation World Title Friday March 30 in Seoul.

Before a packed University Hall of almost three thousand, Kim thrilled the many students at the university where she studied with a dominant display, and improved her impressive record to 16-1-1 (7). Sakrungrueng dropped to
5-2 (0).

After an even and slow paced first round, Ju Hee showed impressive skills
and a good work rate, while Sakrungrueng was always dangerous on the
counter. However, as the fight wore on the champion gained more and more
control, and finally overwhelmed the challenger in the sixth.

Ju Hee will defend again in North Korea at the end of the year. Special
mention must be made of WBF representative Moon Sung for his outstanding
contribution to the excellence of the event. WBF Supervisor in attendance

was president Howard Goldberg from South Africa.

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Ju Hi Kim Set For Second Title-Defense‏

Ju Hi Kim Set For Second Title-Defense

South Koreas World Boxing Federation Women’s World Light Flyweight
Champion Ju Hi Kim is set to make her second title-defense on Friday March 30 in hometown Seoul, taking on tough challenger Ploynapa Sakrungrueng from Thailand.

26-year-old Kim, 15-1-1 (6), won the WBF World title in September 2010 when she outpointed Jujeath Nagaowa from the Philippines, and successfully defended it last July with a unanimous decision over another Thai, Fahpratan Looksaikongdin.

Ploynapa Sakrungrueng, 5-1 (0), turned professional at seventeen in 2010
after an extensive Muay Thai career, and amazingly fought for her first
title in only her second bout, losing a decision to another Korean,
Yeon-Hee Kim, for a regional strap. Since then she has racked up four
straight victories, and at 19 years old has the advantage of youth on her
side.

WBF President Howard Goldberg will be ringside for the fight, and the
South African is certain it will be well worth the long flight from Cape
Town, saying: “I was in South Korea for Kim’s first title defense, and
it was a fantastic fight. She is a very entertaining fighter, and when you
pair that with the fact that Sakrungrueng is an immensely talented
up-and-coming boxer I think we are in for a treat once again”.

Besides the WBF World title, Ju Hi Kim has also captured a host of other
championships since her debut in 2001 at only fifteen years of age, some
of which will also be on the line against Sakrungrueng.

A sell-out crowd is expected to cheer on the national sporting hero as she
attempts to continue her impressive reign as queen of the Light Flyweights.

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Early Fight Of The Year Contender - Montes Beats Ibarra In Total War

Early Fight Of The Year Contender - Montes Beats Ibarra In Total War

Less than two months into 2012, we probably already have the fight of the
year locked down after fellow Mexicans Juan Jose Montes and Oscar Ibara
traded non-stop bombs Saturday night in Guadalajara in their fight for the
vacant World Boxing Federation World Super Flyweight title.

Ibara got off to the better start and landed some huge right hands in the
first round, but “Goofy” Montes took back control in the second by driving
his opponent to the ropes and firing relentlessly with both hands. Ibara
didn’t just receive, but landed some shots of his own and the capacity
crowd was on its feet watching what was turning out to be an outright war.

This trend continued throughout, Montes on the offensive but Ibara always
active and dangerous with his right hand. In the fourth he cut Montes over
the right eye, and in the tenth over the left, and with a bloody nose to
boot it was evident that Ibara had his share of success. But Montes
continued to charge relentlessly, and showed extraordinary courage and
determination from start to finish.

After twelve pulsating rounds of boxing, the crowd had hardly used their
chairs and gave the two warriors a two-minute standing ovation while
waiting for the decision. Judges Jose Garduno, Sergio Sotelo and Alan
Santana scored the bout 118-109, 116-111 and 114-113, all for Montes, but
both fighters deserves big credit for putting on one of the best WBF world
title fights in recent memory.

New World Boxing Federation World Super Flyweight Champion Juan Jose
Montes improved his professional record to 22-2 (14), while Oscar Ibara
fell to 27-6 (18). The fight was promoted by Hector Garcia and HG Boxing,
and televised live in Mexico by Televisa. Supervisor was WBF President
Howard Goldberg.

On the previous night, Friday February 24 in Saint Quentin, France, local
hero Thierry Karl captured the vacant WBF International Cruiserweight
title with a unanimous decision over Georgian Sandro Sirposhvili at the
Palais des Sports. Karl fought a clever fight, and seemed to be one step
ahead of his opponent from the first bell, although Siproshvili never
stopped trying.

At the conclusion, scores were 97-93 (Jean Marcel Nartz, Germany), 99-93
(Alfred Asaro, France) and 100-90 (Robert Verwijs, Netherlands). Referee
was Alexsander Kalinkin from Russia. The fight was promoted by Boxing Club
des Saint Quentin. Thierry Karl, who won his first title at
Cruiserweight, is now 30-5 (19) in the professionals. Siproshvili drops to
25-11 (12).

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Exploring The World Boxing Federation

Renowned boxing correspondent Lyle Fitzsimmons recently undertook an
interview with World Boxing Federation Marketing Director Gianluca Di
Caro, which was published today on www.boxingscene.com

As the interview makes clear Lyle was keen to ascertain how and why the
World Boxing Federation have noticeably began to make the transition from
minor league status to begin the process of challenging the more
established World Sanctioning bodies, such as the WBC, IBF, WBA and WBO,
for position.

Mr Di Caro’s candid replies may surprise many readers, especially on the
subjects of ranking and titles, as not only doesn’t he attempt to avoid
tricky questions but answers them full on, without pulling any punches in
his response.

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WBF Title Fights in USA and France on February 24th‏

WBF Title Fights in USA and France on February 24th

Two World Boxing Federation (WBF) title fights will take place on Friday
February 24, as Mike Tiberi faces Toris Brewer for the vacant North
American Super Middleweight title in Dover, Delaware, USA, and Thierry
Karl and Sandro Siproshvili clash for the vacant International
Cruiserweight crown in Saint Quentin, France.

Going for his first professional title, “Mighty” Mike Tiberi, a
23-year-old bright prospect from nearby Wilmington, has racked up an
impressive 18-1 (7) record since entering the paid ranks in June 2007. His
sole defeat came in his seventh bout to fellow undefeated prospect Dwayne
Shelton, dropping a four round decision. Since then he has moved up a
weight-class, and hasn’t come close to losing again.

His opponent, 38-yeal-old Toris “The Bull” Brewer, 14-4 (6), could turn
out to be the biggest test so far for Tiberi. While the South
Carolina-resident is coming off two losses, he has never been stopped and
has mixed with better opposition than his younger foe. A real “Prospect
vs. Veteran” encounter, the Tiberi vs. Brewer WBF North American Super
Middleweight title fight goes ahead at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, as
is the co-feature alongside a Super Featherweight battle between
top-contender Juan Carlos Burgos and former world champion Cristobal Cruz.

On the same night in France, at the Palais des Sports in Saint Quentin,
former two-time French national champion Thierry Karl will take a crack at
his first Cruiserweight belt, the WBF International, when he steps in the
ring with Georgian tough-guy Sandro Siproshvili.

Karl, 29-5 (19), holds some excellent wins in lower weight classes, such
as stoppages over undefeated opponents Dejan Ribac (16-0) and WBO world
title-challenger Nadjib Mohammedi (19-0), but it remains to be seen if he
can carry his punching power up to cruiserweight.

In his last fight, this past November, Karl (27) stopped Serbian
journeyman Mile Nikolic in the first round, but a seasoned campaigner such
as Siproshvili will be a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

Based in Prague, Czech Republic, Siproshvili, 25-10 (12), has fought some
of the best Cruiserweights in Europe. Only stopped in his professional
debut, the 29-year old Georgian has gone the distance with former World
Champions Herbie Hide and Ola Afolabi, as well as several top-class
contenders.

While Karl must be considered the favorite, Siproshvili will definitely be
a true test for him at Cruiserweight, and if the Frenchman is not on top
of his game he will surely have a hard time winning the fight. On the
other hand, if he manages to win inside the distance, and do what Hide and
Afolabi couldn’t do, it will be a great measure of what kind of success he
may achieve at the new weight.

The Thierry Karl vs. Sandro Siprosvili WBF International Cruiserweight
title fight is scheduled for ten rounds, and is presented by Sport
Evenements Promotion. Also on the card will be a European Union Super
Featherweight title fight between Guillaume Frenois and Hovhannes
Zhamkochyan.

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Cagri Ermis New WBF Middleweight World Champ

Cagri Ermis New WBF Middleweight World Champ

Germany’s Cagri Ermis reached the, at least so far, highlight of his
up-and-down career on Saturday night when he captured the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight title by defeating Portuguese Vitor Sa at the Braamkamp 1 arena in Hamburg.

With clever boxing from the outside, Ermis controlled the fight with sharp
and well-timed punches from the get-go, and rarely allowed Sa to get close enough to do any damage. The local man fought a very disciplined fight, and while game veteran Sa never stopped trying he was outboxed and
outmaneuvered by his younger foe.

Ermis was originally to challenge former Champion Karama Nyilawila for the
title last December, but first the bout was postponed when the German got
injured, and later the title was declared vacant when Nyilawila, overdue a
defense, decided not to honor his contract and instead take a non-title
bout, so Ermis did well to adjust to his new co-challenger.

After twelve interesting rounds, all three judges had Ermis a clear winner
by scores of 120-109 (Artur Ellensohn), 120-108 (Zbigniew Lagosz) and
117-111 (Timo Habighorst). Referee was Frank Michael Maass.

The new world champion improved his professional record to a deceivingly
modest 13-10-2 (4), while Vitor Sa dropped to 26-7 (5). The fight
headlined a massive show promoted by EC Boxpromotion.

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