Former professional boxer now turned trainer Craig “The Mongrel” Monagle says his fighters are ready to explode on October 19. Monagle, who was renowned for his toughness and body shots, has continued his involvement in the sport he loves by becoming a trainer and founding his gym “Trading Blows”.
He will have two fighters step in to the ring on the October 19 card “Smithy brings the big fights 2” at Rumours international. They are Kris George, who will be making his professional debut and one of the toughest men in Australian boxing Kyle “The Tank” Teer.

Jack “The Assassin” Asis with Kyle “The Tank” Teer.

Teer, was the victor over Monagle’s first professional fighter “Iron” Will Young in Toowoomba in March. However after Young made the move to Smithy’s Gym, Teer seized the opportunity and made the move to train under Monagle.

Kyle Teer, who won round of the year on fox sports in 2011, will take on Jezze Carrasco on October 19 in what is expected to be an exciting fight.
Chris George, who was an Australian Champion as an amateur, will make his pro debut on the night, taking on Luke Howlett. These two are well versed in each others styles, with Howlett holding a victory of George in the amateur ranks.

These fights will be part of a 7 professional fight card on October 19 which includes:

• Featherweight – Jack Asis vs Maxsaisai Sithsaithong
• Featherweight – Brayd Smith vs Phissanuthep Chaiyonggym
• Heavyweight – Josh Robertson vs Phil Armstrong
• Junior welterweight – Jezze Carrasco vs Kyle Teer
• Super featherweight – Will Young vs Matt Sedan
• Welterweight – Chris George vs Luke Howlett
• Cruiserweight – Josh Webb vs Brett Peters

“Smithy Brings the big fights 2” will take place on October 19 at Rumours international in Toowoomba.

Tickets are $75 for ringside and $45 for general and are selling fast at Smithy’s Gym and the Hotel Norville in Toowoomba. Don’t forget the pre fight drinks and after fight party at the Hotel Norville.

For more information or photo opportunities please call Brendon Smith on 0418800878.

Brandon ‘Dynamite’ Spain is no slouch when it comes to combat sports, his father Leon Spain is a well recognised Muay Thai trainer in Toowoomba and his son is swiftly following in his footsteps. The boy that is more readily known as ‘Dynamite’ has had a huge 2012, fighting on undercards featuring World Champion, Les Sherrington, World top 20 contender, Jack Asis and Hot prospect Brayd Smith. With his all action style he is definitely becoming a fan favourite, “I’m just happy Smithy has given me so many chances to fight alongside my idols. I love fighting on these massive promotions, it lights the fuse to the dynamite.”

Meanwhile, ‘Dynamite’ will certainly have his work cut out for him on Friday night, he faces the tough and ever so eager, Shaun Parry. Parry, who also has boxing in his blood, with his father and grandfather being well known boxers and now his big brother as a promising professional fighter. “I’m looking forward to the fight with Brandon Spain, I’ve heard a lot about him, and no doubt we will put a show on for the fans.”

This fight will be part of a 9 professional fight card on October 19 which includes:

• Featherweight – Jack Asis vs Maxsaisai Sithsaithong
• Featherweight – Brayd Smith vs Phissanuthep Chaiyonggym
• Heavyweight – Josh Robertson vs Phil Armstrong
• Junior welterweight – Jezze Carrasco vs Kyle Teer
• Super featherweight – Will Young vs Matt Sedan
• Welterweight – Chris George vs Luke Howlett
• Cruiserweight – Josh Webb vs Brett Peters
• Kaleb Barham v Loz Jocumsen (Corporate)
• Brandon Spain v Shaun Parry (Corporate)

“Smithy Brings the big fights 2” will take place on October 19 at Rumours international in Toowoomba.

Tickets are $75 for ringside and $45 for general and are selling fast at Smithy’s Gym and the Hotel Norville in Toowoomba. Don’t forget the pre fight drinks and after fight party at the Hotel Norville.

For more information or photo opportunities please call Brendon Smith on 0418 800 878

A battle of undefeated Queensland heavyweights will round out the October 19 card, “Smithy brings the big fights 2”.

Josh Robertson, who is trained by respected trainer Steve Dellar, will be looking to back up his debut win on the undercard of Les Sherrington in July when he takes on the also undefeated Phil Armstrong.

Josh Robertson (left) will take on Phil Armstrong in the battle of the undefeated heavyweights on October 19

Armstrong, who is trained by another legendary trainer Cliff Fooks, is 1 win and 1 draw from 2 professional fights and will also be aiming to keep his “0” in his loss column.

This fight will be one of 7 exciting professional fights on October 19 which include:

• Featherweight – Jack Asis vs Maxsaisai Sithsaithong
• Featherweight – Brayd Smith vs Phissanuthep Chaiyonggym
• Heavyweight – Josh Robertson vs Phil Armstrong
• Junior welterweight – Jezze Carrasco vs Kyle Teer
• Super featherweight – Will Young vs Matt Sedan
• Welterweight – Chris George vs Luke Howlett
• Cruiserweight – Josh Webb vs Brett Peters

“Smithy Brings the big fights 2” will take place on October 19 at Rumours international in Toowoomba. Tickets are $75 for ringside and $45 for general and are selling fast at Smithy’s Gym in Toowoomba.

For more information or photo opportunities please call Brendon Smith on 0418800878.

Henry Coyle World Title fight to be broadcast live on SKY TV and IRISH TV

The phenomenal success of the Irish boxers at the Olympics has captured the imagination of the Irish public recently and the boxing euphoria is set to continue this week with Mayo native Henry Coyle’s WDF Light Middleweight World Title fight in the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on August 17th being broadcast live and exclusively on SKY TV and on www.irishtv.ie to a global audience.

The Mayo native is returning from Chicago to put his world title on the line against Argentinean Marcelo Alejandro Rodriguez on home soil. Coyle won the WDF Light Middleweight World Title last year against Italy’s Elio Cotena and is confident of retaining his World Title in front of his home fans.

“It’s such an exciting time for boxing in Ireland at the moment. The Irish Olympic team has been such an inspiration to me and I hope I can carry their success and determination into the ring,” commented Henry Coyle. “I’m delighted that IRISH TV is covering the fight as they are providing a wonderful service for the Irish Diaspora worldwide and they have viewers all over the globe. I have worked with the IRISH TV crew in Chicago earlier this year and they are so dedicated and professional with everything they broadcast. Everyone in Ireland and the UK will also be able to watch the fight live on SKY TV channel 191 and Freesat 403. The fact that it will also air online on www.irishtv.ie is huge because there will be a lot of people logging on in my adopted home of Chicago.”

The live broadcast on IRISH TV and SKY TV Channel 191/Freesat 403 will air from 9pm to 11pm on Friday August 17th. The programme will include live commentary from the World Title fight including insightful analysis, debate and discussion before and after the fight as well as highlights from the earlier fights.

“We are thrilled to have secured the contract to broadcast the fight live. IRISHTV.ie has an enormous following overseas and I know they will really appreciate getting to see this world title fight live from the Royal Theatre. The fight will also be available on terrestrial television all over Ireland and the UK on SKY TV Channel 191/Freesat 403 and I know it will get massive viewership figures. Henry Coyle is one of the most respected professional boxers in Ireland and he always brings great passion and pride to all his fights,” commented Pierce O’Reilly programme producer.

Speaking about the fight and broadcast well-known boxing commentator Jimmy Magee said “Coyle brings great passion to the ring every time he fights on home turf. It was a famous night for Mayo and Ireland when he won his world title last year. I am convinced he can do it again and it’s fantastic that the fight is being broadcast live,” stated Magee.

Henry Coyle’s defence of the WDF Light Middleweight World Title will be the only world title fight to be held in Ireland this year and it will air live and exclusive on www.irishtv.ie and on SKY TV Channel 191/Freesat 403 from 9pm on August 17th.

More information – IRISHTV 098-56582

Henry “The Western Warrior” Coyle returns to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday, August 17th to make the first defence of his WBF Light Middleweight title against experienced Argentinean Marcelo Alejandro Rodriguez on another big night of professional boxing in County Mayo.

Coyle won the title when he stopped Italy’s Elio Cotena last year in front of a packed audience at the Royal Theatre which included Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Sport Michael Ring and he will be hoping to recreate the electric atmosphere from that night as he bids to repel his South American challenger.

The card will also feature the return of Cavan’s Andy Murray as he looks to get back to winning ways following his points defeat to European Champ Gavin Rees in Cardiff last year. Murray, like Coyle will face an Argentinian opponent in the shape of Sergio Omar Priotti.

Cork based Cuban Alexei Collado will also be out to impress as he aims to take a step closer to a world title challenge with his impressive undefeated record currently standing at 15 wins and all but one of those wins coming via stoppage.

The undercard will have plenty to interest local fight fans as well with an intriguing all Connaught middleweight clash between Galway’s Alan Donnellan and Roscommon’s Darren Cruise while Mayo native Michael Waldron will have his first professional start against fellow debutante John Hutchinson from Buncrana. Sligo’s long time Irish amateur stalwart Stephen “Block” Reynolds is pencilled in for his second pro outing on the card in what promises to be a busy month Reynolds with his debut already pencilled in for Belfast later this month.

Once again the Royal Theatre is expected to have a full house and Coyle knows that all eyes will be on him as he looks to make a successful first defence of the WBF Light Middleweight belt.

“That was undoubtedly the highlight of my career to date,” recalled Coyle. “To win the title in front of my own fans in Castlebar was a dream come true and I’ll be looking to deliver a repeat performance next month. The support last time was massive, I’ve always had great support right throughout my career going back to my amateur days but that night was something special and hopefully we can do it all again next month.”

The Geesala native knows he can’t afford any slip ups against Rodriguez, a veteran of 79 pro fights with 43 knockouts on his resume. “I have to give credit to my opponent, he’s coming all the way from Argentina and he’s not coming for the weather, he’s coming to take my title,” said Coyle.

“He’s a big puncher and very experienced. He has been in there with some of the best in the world and he’s had over twice as many knockouts as I’ve had fights so I have to respect that. My Dad and my trainer Sam Colonna will watch some of his past fights and come up with the game plan and then it will be my job to implement it on the night.”

Having made a flying visit home for today’s press conference at McHale Park in Castlebar Coyle returns to his Chicago base this week to continue his training camp for the bout.

Father and manager Gerry is confident that they can repeat the success of last years event. “I know that everyone who was there last year will be back again because we got so many message, calls, emails and text afterwards from people saying what an incredible night it was. We knew we had to run with it again and we are very grateful to the people of Mayo because they have been so supportive. The Royal Theatre is a wonderful venue for boxing, there isn’t a bad seat in the house and the atmosphere the people of Mayo generated there last year had to be seen to be believed.

“Henry will have his hands full with Rodriquez because he is vastly experienced and has travelled the world to fight some of the very best around but Henry got a good eight rounds under his belt in his last fight in Chicago last month and that was all stand to him s part of the preparations for next month.

Tickets for next months event priced from €40, €60 and €100 go on sale from 9am on Tuesday morning from the Royal Theatre, Castlebar Box Office on 0818 300 000, Ticketmaster.ie / 0818 719300 and the boxers on the bill.