25 June 2007

Newly appointed WBF mascots, Richie and Russell Cowburn continue their families’ long association with boxing, proudly displaying the WBF World Title belt. If their Grandfather, world class boxing judge Desmond Bloyd has anything to do with it, Russell and Richie may one day lay claim to their own. The boys’ Great Grandfather, Garry Cowburn held two Queensland State titles, two Australian Titles and is well known for his sixth round knockout win over the great George Bracken. Their Grandmother hails from the Williams clan of the North Coast Mission in Queensland which also produced quite a swag of good Australian fighters.

The Age
Melbourne, Australia
23 June 2007

Famous boxing trainer Johnny Lewis will notch an personal first later this month when he works at two Sydney promotions on the same night.

It will be the first time in more than 30 years as a trainer that Lewis will dash from one show to another on the same day.
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Sunday Times
South Africa
15 June 2007

As earlier predicted, former IBF heavyweight champion Francois Botha will face Australian Bob Mirovic at Carousel on July 6.

This was officially announced at press conference at Wanderers Sport Club in Johannesburg.

However, Botha will not move straight to a world title clash as it was earlier reported.
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Florida Times-Union
Mark Boleky
Jacksonville, USA
9 June 2007

A big night for boxing in Jacksonville was huge for undefeated hometown fighters Marcus Upshaw and Chris Vendola.
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TV3
New Zealand
6 June 2007

Shane Cameron’s fight with former World Cruiser Weight champ American Kelvin Davis is just over three weeks away in Auckland.
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Star News Group
Mark Murray
5 June 2007
Werribee, Australia

FIGHTERS are a tough breed, but emerging Hoppers Crossing boxer Johnny Walker proves even the toughest hold a compassionate side.
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