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Andy Lee vs. Willie Gibbs weighin

posted by mightygloves.com on July 18, 2008

Photos by Aidan Walsh
Limerick, Ireland - Saturday's Landbrokes.com Fight Night at the University Arena will be headlined by the 10 round clash between local hero Andy Lee and his opponent Willie Gibbs.

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posted by mightygloves.com on July 16, 2008

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Lee gearing up for Limerick return

posted by mightygloves.com on June 25, 2008

Courtesy of Brian Peters Promotions
Each morning as Andy Lee steps out to begin his roadwork he peers up at the highest peaks of the Austrian Alps. The fresh, clean mountain air is the perfect setting for clearing his thoughts as he begins his daily run up the picturesque foothills of the imposing mountain range.

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posted by mightygloves.com on April 10, 2008

Andy Lee Scores 5th Round TKO

posted by Kathleen Holland on February 3, 2008

Irish Super Middleweight Champion, Andy Lee (15-0, 12 KOs) scored a TKO over Alejandro Gustavo Falliga (14-3-2) at 1:49 of the fifth round. The fight took place in Lee's hometown of Limerick, Ireland before a sell out crowd at University Arena.

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Ladbrokes.com Fight Night - Press Conference Photos

posted by mightygloves.com on February 1, 2008

Andy Lee (right) and Alejandro Gustavo Falliga (left) pose for the cameras after weighing in at the George Boutique Hotel in Limerick. Also pictured is fight promoter Brian Peters and Lee's manager and trainer Emanuel Steward. Both Lee and Falliga weighed just under the middleweight limit with each tipping the scales at 11 stone 5 lbs (159 lbs) ahead of tomorrow nights first ever pro fight night in Lee's native Limerick.

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**LIVE ON THE INTERNET, FEB. 2, 2008** ANDY LEE VS ALEJANDRO FALLIGA

posted by mightygloves.com on January 25, 2008

Photo by Chris McGee
The acclaimed boxer, Andy Lee commanded the world's attention when he became the
Irish Super MiddleWeight Champion in December 2007. His performance was so
extraordinary, that his upcoming fight Feb. 2, 2008 at the Sports Arena in the University of
Limerick sold out in less than 30 minutes!

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Lee set for Argentinean test

posted by mightygloves.com on January 17, 2008

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Argentina proved during last years Rugby world cup that they are not a team to be underestimated and on February 2nd in Limerick it will be Alejandro Gustavo Falliga’s turn to display the famous Argentinean fighting spirit.

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Kermit Cintron Wins KO Of The Year!

posted by mightygloves.com on December 30, 2007

Photos by Chris McGee
Courtesy of Jerry Moyer and Jeff Julian
Wyomissing,PA, December 29, 2007 ¬– Kermit Cintron has knocked out nearly every fighter he has ever faced. 27 of his 29 professional victories have come via knockout. One recent knockout has been awarded the knockout of the year. Cintron’s devastating dismantling of Walther Matthysse has been chosen by The Boxing Times Staff as the top KO of 2007.

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Cintron Challenges Margarito IBF Welterweight Champion Ready For Re-Match

posted by Kathleen Holland on December 25, 2007

Photo by Chris McGee
Wyomissing,PA, December 24, 2007 ¬– Kermit Cintron announced today his desire to avenge his only professional loss by calling out Antonio Margarito. Cintron, who lost to Margarito in April of 2005, is ready to fight Margarito now! “Right now, I’m a world champion and he’s not. If he thinks he’s the best, come and get my belt. I have it and he’s saying he wants it…so let’s get it on.”

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Congratulations, New Irish Super Middleweight Champion, Andy Lee on your 6th Round TKO of Jason McKay

posted by Kathleen Holland on December 15, 2007

Photo by Chris McGee

Middleweight Irish Sensation, Andy Lee (14-0, 11 KOs) took the vacant Irish Super Middleweight Title when he scored a 6th round TKO over Jason McKay after McKay's corner called a halt to the bout. The fight took place at National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

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Ladbrokes.com Fight Night: Andy Lee V Jason McKay

posted by mightygloves.com on December 14, 2007

Courtesy of Brian Peters Promotions

Andy Lee and Jason McKay both weighed in at the first time of asking ahead of their Irish Super Middleweight title fight in the main event at the Ladbrokes.com Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin tomorrow night.

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posted by mightygloves.com on December 11, 2007

Lee and McKay set to battle it out for Irish title

posted by mightygloves.com on December 3, 2007

Unbeaten sensation Andy Lee will face the biggest test of his professional career to date when he contests the vacant Irish Super Middleweight title with Jason McKay on the Ladrokes.com Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on Saturday, December 15th.

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Congratulations IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron on your 10th round TKO Win Over Jesse Feliciano

posted by Kathleen Holland on November 23, 2007

Congratulations Kronk Fighters Johnathon Banks, Andy Lee and Jason Cintron on Your Victories November 15.

posted by Kathleen Holland on November 16, 2007

Watch for complete upcoming story and photos.

posted by mightygloves.com on November 15, 2007

Lee looking to clear final hurdle before Dublin date

posted by mightygloves.com on November 14, 2007

Photo by Chris McGee

Middleweight sensation Andy Lee has one important piece of business to take care of Stateside tomorrow night before he can turn his attention to next months headline appearance in Dublin.

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Lee to give fight fans an early Christmas Bonus

posted by mightygloves.com on November 1, 2007

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Middleweight sensation Andy Lee will give Irish fight fans an early Christmas bonus when he headlines the Ladbrokes.com Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on December 15th.

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Andy Lee Press Conference

posted by mightygloves.com on October 31, 2007

Photo by Chris McGee

Brian Peters Promotions will hold a press conference at the Climbing Arena in Trinity College, Dublin at 1pm tomorrow (Thursday, November 1st) to announce exciting news regarding unbeaten middleweight sensation Andy Lee. Andy will be present for one on one interviews and photo opportunities.

posted by mightygloves.com on October 23, 2007

Andy Lee Victorious in Chicago

posted by Kathleen Holland on October 2, 2007

Undefeated Irish Middleweight, Andy Lee (12-0, 9 KOs) scored a first round TKO over James Morrow (10-7-2, 5 KOs) in a middleweight bout on Bourbon Street in Chicago, IL. Lee is trained and managed by Hall of Fame Trainer, Emanuel Steward and fights out of the World Famous Kronk Gym.

Stay tuned for upcoming photo gallery of Lee and Cintron fights.

Jason Cintron Defeats Damon Antoine

posted by Kathleen Holland

CHICAGO - Jason Cintron (6-0, 1 KO) defeated Damon Antoine (7-18-1, 3 KOs) by split decision in a Jr Welterweight bout at 115 Bourbon St., Chicago, IL. Jason is the brother of IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron. Both fight out of the Kronk Gym under Emanuel Steward.

KRONK PRESS RELEASE - 30 SEPTEMBER 2007

posted by mightygloves.com on September 30, 2007

Andy Lee's Record: 11W (8kos) 0L 0D

Andy Lee, Irish middleweight boxing star fighting out of the Detroit KRONK Boxing Gym under the guidance of legendary boxing icon, Emanuel Steward will make his 12th professional fight in Chicago this Tuesday evening. (2 October 2007)

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Pavlik Takes Middleweight Title

posted by Kathleen Holland

By Kathleen Holland
Photo by Chris Mcgee

Note: After watching the fight again on HBO, I have come to the conclusion that Kelly Pavlik beat Jermain Taylor down in the seventh round to the point where Taylor was out and unable to continue. The position from which I watched the fight live had Taylor’s back to me and it was impossible to see his face from that angle. His face told the story and the call was a correct one, Taylor was not responding with connecting punches, just wild flailing shots that were in no way a threat. .

ATLANTIC CITY – Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs) became the new WBC and WBO middleweight champion of the world Saturday night in Atlantic City by 7th round TKO when he attacked Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs) with a barrage of punches that had Taylor on the ropes and in trouble.

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Kronk Fighter Andy Lee to Fight Oct. 2

posted by Kathleen Holland

Irish Middleweight sensation, Andy Lee will face off against James Morrow on Tuesday, October 2 in Chicago. The undefeated Lee is trained and managed by world famous hall of fame trainer, Emanuel Steward.

Emanuel Steward: Boxing Genius

posted by Kathleen Holland on September 3, 2007

Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee

“Good” boxing trainers are probably the biggest void in boxing today. Why? Well, when you look at the big picture, trainers are probably the least appreciated and least paid vital member of a boxer’s team.

I’m quite sure that most boxing fans don’t realize this, I know I didn’t. So it came as quite a surprise to me when researching the subject.

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ANDY LEE MAKES IMPRESSIVE IRISH DEBUT

posted by mightygloves.com on August 26, 2007

Andy Lee, Irish middleweight prospect boxing out of the Detroit Kronk Boxing Gym, USA chalked up his 11th straight victory of his 18 month career as a professional last night at the Point Depot, Dublin, Ireland.

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Congratulations Irish Middleweight Sensation, Andy Lee on Your TKO Victory Over Ciaran Healy

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 25, 2007

Andy Lee (11-0, 8 KOs) defeated Ciaran Healy (6-6-1, 1 KO) by TKO in Dublin, Ireland Saturday night in his first professional fight in his homeland.

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Hunky Dorys Fight Night: Lee faces Healy in all Irish clash

posted by mightygloves.com on August 20, 2007

photo by Chris Mcgee

Unbeaten middleweight sensation Andy Lee will make his Irish pro debut against Belfast battler, Ciaran Healy on this Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the Point, Dublin.

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Andy Lee Pro Irish Debut

posted by mightygloves.com on August 19, 2007

Record: 10 WINS (7ko) 0L 0D

Photo by Chris McGee/Mightygloves.com

Middleweight boxer Andy Lee from Limerick, Ireland boxing out of the Detroit KRONK Boxing Gym, USA under the guidance of his premier manager and trainer Emanuel Steward has arrived home to Ireland for his forthcoming Irish debut. Andy will box on the Bernard Dunne - Kiko Martinez, European Super Bantamweight Championship bout undercard at the Point Depot, Dublin next Saturday. ( 25 August 2007)

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Cintron Puts Title on Line Against Jesse Feliciano

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 16, 2007

Story by Kathleen Holland
Images by Chris McGee

IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron (28-1, 26 KOs) will put his title on the line when he takes on Jesse Feliciano (15-5-3, 9 KOs) on Saturday, September 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The bout will be the co-feature of “The Brawl”, pitting Fernando Vargas against Ricardo Mayorga in the main event of the evening.

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Taylor vs Pavlik: Suggests Good Middleweight Bout

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 2, 2007

Story by Peter Pharaoh

MANHATTAN – July 31 Finally, boxing fans have a fight to look forward to. Jermain Taylor will bring his undefeated record and middleweight champion to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall to defend his title against the unbeaten Kelly Pavlik, who has 31 victories without a single loss.

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Taylor and Pavlik Set for September 29

posted by Kathleen Holland on July 30, 2007

Story by Kathleen Holland
Photo by Chris McGee

World Middleweight Champion, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor (27-0-1, 17 KOs) will put his title on the line against WBC and WBO # 1 contender, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Saturday, September 29 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Lee added to star studded line-up at the Point

posted by mightygloves.com on July 19, 2007

Middleweight sensation Andy Lee will make his Irish professional debut on the Bernard Dunne – Kiko Martinez undercard at the Point, Dublin on August 25th.

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PHOTO GALLERY - Cintron vs. Matthysse

posted by mightygloves.com on July 16, 2007

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Congratulations IBF Welterweight Champion of the World, Kermit Cintron on your impressive 2nd round victory over Walter Matthysse

posted by Kathleen Holland on July 14, 2007

Kermit "The Killer" Cintron scored an impressive second round knockout over Walter Mattyhsse at 29 seconds of the second round. Stay tuned for complete story and photos.

Gatti–Gomez and Cintron–Matthysse Weights

posted by Kathleen Holland on July 13, 2007

Arturo Gatti (40-8, 31 KOs) and Alfonso Gomez (16-3-2, 7 KOs) are set to square off Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ in a welterweight bout.

The fighters weighed in Friday at Caesar’s Palace with Gatti weighing 146 and Gomez coming in at 147.

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Cintron Ready for Title Defense

posted by Kathleen Holland on July 8, 2007

Photo by Jeff Julian

Kermit Cintron will defend his IBF welterweight title for the first time on July 14th in Atlantic City when he takes on Argentine slugger Walter Matthysse in the first bout of an HBO-televised tripleheader, which will also feature Arturo Gatti vs Alfonso Gomez and Antonio Margarito vs Paul Williams. Cintron spent his training camp in Austria along with fellow Kronk stablemates Wladimir Klitschko, Johnathan Banks, and Andy Lee. Cintron (27-1, 25 KOs) captured the vacant IBF welterweight title on October 28, 2006 in a 6th round TKO of Mark Suarez. Matthysse (26-1, 25 KOs) comes into the fight as the IBF’s mandatory challenger.

Impressive Andy Lee Makes it 10 out of 10

posted by Kathleen Holland on July 7, 2007

Irish Middleweight, Kronk boxer, Andy Lee chalked up 10 Wins in 10 professional fights at the Koln Arena, Germany tonight, on the undercard of the IBO and IBF World Heavy weight title clash between champion, Waldimir Klitschko and challenger, Lamon Brewster.

Andy unleashed flurries of crisp sharp punches before knocking out his game 34 year old opponent , Thomas Hengstberger from Graz, Austria ( record of 18 fights - W 12 (3KO) L4 D2) in the second round.

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Congratulations Andy Lee on your 2nd Round KO over Thomas Hengstberger

posted by Kathleen Holland

Klitschko Jabs to Victory

posted by Kathleen Holland

Dr. Wladimir Klitschko (49-3, 44 KOs) avenged his loss to Lamon Brewster (33-4, 29 KOs) when Brewster’s corner threw in the towel after the sixth round at the Kolnarena in Cologne, Germany.

Klitschko’s jab was lethal, causing Brewster problems from the beginning and continuing throughout the fight, ultimately wearing Brewster down. Klitschko is trained by world renown trainer, Emanuel Steward of the famous Kronk Gym in Detroit.

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Happy Birthday Emanuel Steward and Congratulations on Two Fantastic Championship Victories, Wladimir Klitschko and Johnathon Banks! and undefeated middleweight sensation, Andy Lee

posted by Kathleen Holland

Congratulations Wladimir Klitschko on your Sixth Round TKO over Lamon Brewster

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Congratulations WBO NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks

posted by Kathleen Holland

Johnathon Banks Scores TKO in Germany

posted by Kathleen Holland

Johnathon Banks (17-0, 13 KOs) scored a 4th round TKO over Gustavo Enriquez (15-7-0) at Kolnarena in Koln, Germany and retained his WBO NABO Cruiserweight title.

Banks fights out of the Kronk Gym and is trained and managed by Emanuel Steward.

Watch for upcoming photos and further information.

Andy Lee to Fight Thomas Hengstberger

posted by mightygloves.com on July 2, 2007

Irish Middleweight, Kronk boxer, Andy Lee has a change of opponent for this Saturday night's fight at the Koln Arena, Germany, on the undercard of the IBO and IBF World Heavy weight title clash between champion, Waldimir Klitschko and challenger, Lamon Brewster.

The new opponent is 34 year old , Thomas Hengstberger from Graz, Austria with a record of 18 fights - W 12 (3KO) L4 D2 .The fight will be over 8 rounds.

Andy Lee will travel today with his premier manager Emanuel Steward, world champion - Waldimir Klitschko and the rest of the Klitschko Team from their training camp in Austria to the city of Koln, Germany.

Emanuel Steward commented ' The training camp here in Austria has been superb, nice and quiet and ideally for focussing on the fight. Andy is improving all the time and has been sparring with Kermit Cintron, Johnathon Banks and Wladimir. The sparring has been very competitive. Andy is in good shape and ready to fight.'

Andy Lee commented ' I have really enjoyed the training camp and can't wait for the fight, I'm learning all the time with Emanuel and that's what counts in raising your game and progressing your career.'

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Andy Lee to Fight

posted by Kathleen Holland on June 26, 2007

Undefeated Middleweight, Andy Lee (9-0, 6 KOs) of Limerick, Ireland will take on Engin Erdogan (10-3, 6 KOs) of Salzburg, Austria in an 8 round bout on the undercard of the Klitschko vs Brewster, II fight which will take place on July 7 in Cologne, Germany.

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Emanuel Steward Honored as “Man of the Year”

posted by mightygloves.com on June 15, 2007

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (June 11, 2007) - The 29th Annual Sports Sweepstakes was held Monday, June 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The event benefited Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, an agency dedicated to helping troubled children.

An evening of boxing was the theme for the gala event which honored legendary Hall of Fame Trainer, Emanuel Steward. HBO Sportscaster and friend of Emanuel Steward was on hand to present him with the “Man of the Year” award.

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Cintron Returns to Ring on July 14

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 26, 2007

IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron (27-1, 25 KOs) will return to the ring on Saturday, July 14 when he takes on mandatory challenger, seventh ranked contender, Walter Matthysse (26-1, 25 KOS) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. The fight is billed as the co-feature on the Arturo Gatti vs Alfonso Gomez.

Cintron most recently defeated Mark Suarez to win the vacant IBF Welterweight champioinship by a sixth round TKO on October 28. Cintron’s only defeat was on April 23, 2005 when he lost to Antonio Margarito in a WBO Welterweight championship fight.

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Andy Lee Chalks up 9th Win of His Pro Career

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 20, 2007

Andy Lee from Limerick, Ireland boxing out of the Detroit, Kronk Gym, USA under the watchful eye of premier manager and trainer, Emanuel Steward wasted no time last night at the New Daisy Arena, Memphis, Tennessee of disposing of his opponent, Clinton Bonds. Lee off loaded a barrage of punches to stop Bonds in the 1st round of the scheduled 8 round fight to take the charismatic young Irishman's record to 9:0.

Following the fight Andy commented ' I've trained hard for the fight, getting the best of sparring with Jermain Taylor and Kermit Cinteron. Competitive sparring has sharpen my game and helped get me focused at the job at hand. I am delighted to add another win to my record.'

Andy Lee and Emanuel Steward will travel to Austria on the 24 May to set up training camp with world heavyweight champion Waldimir Klitschko as he prepares for his title defence against Lamon Brewster on 7 July at Cologne, Germany. Andy Lee now looks forward to featuring on the undercard of this event

Damian McCann
Belfast KRONK Gym, Ireland

Taylor Remains Middleweight Champ

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 19, 2007

MEMPHIS - WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion of the World, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor (27-0-1, 17 KOs) retained his title by defeating Cory Spinks (36-4, 11 KOs) by split decision at the Fed Ex Forum.

The fight was anything but exciting, both fighters seemed to have a little too much respect for the other and the styles of the fighters made for a pretty boring fight.

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Andy Lee and Johnathon Banks Victorious

posted by Kathleen Holland

MEMPHIS, TN – It didn’t take undefeated middleweight, Andy Lee (9-0, 6 KOs) long to destroy Clinton Bonds (4-9, 2 KOs) Friday night at the New Daisy on Beale Street.

After knocking Bonds down three times in the first round, Bonds waved his hand after the third knockdown. He had had enough! The official time was 2:05 of round one.

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Congratulations Andy Lee and Johnathon Banks on your victories on May 18, 2007

posted by Kathleen Holland

Taylor vs Spinks Weigh-in Results

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 18, 2007

The official weigh-in for tomorrow’s bout pitting Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor and Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks had
Taylor weighing in at 159.8 lbs and Spinks weighed in at 161 on his first try. Spinks then had two hours to loose one pound to make the weight limit of 160. He weighed in at 160 on his second try.

Edison Miranda also failed to make weight on his first try but on his second attempt he came in at 159.8. Kelly Pavlik weighed in at 160. The winner of this bout will be next in line to take on the winner of the Taylor vs Spinks bout.

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Kronk Fighters Banks and Lee Fight Tonight

posted by Kathleen Holland

NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks (15-0, 11 KOs) will take on Lloyd Bryan (22-15, 10 KOs) and Undefeated Middleweight Andy Lee (8-0, 5 KOs) will meet Clinton Bonds (4-8, 2 KOs) tonight at the New Daisy on Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee.

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Jermain Taylor Demands Respect

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 17, 2007

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The normally soft spoken Middleweight champion of the world, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor was anything but soft spoken today when he decided that he had endured all the disrespect he could stand and told the media and Edison Miranda exactly how he felt.

Taylor will defend his title against Cory Spinks on Saturday at the Fed Ex Forum in Memphis Tennessee. Kelly Pavlik and Edison Miranda will be the co-feature and the winner of that bout will be next in line to take on the winner of the Taylor-Spinks fight.

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Jermain Taylor Cory Spinks Only Days Away

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 13, 2007

Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor is only ten days away from putting his title on the line to former IBF Light Middleweight Champion, Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks. The two are set to square off at the Fed Ex Forum on May 19 in Memphis, TN.

Taylor has been training for the fight in Memphis and has had a great camp. He is in fantastic shape and ready for whatever Spinks has to throw at him.

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Kermit Cintron Training for Matthysse

posted by Kathleen Holland

Kermit Cintron has joined Steward at Taylor’s training camp. Cintron is preparing to defend his IBF Welterweight title against Walter Dario Matthysse on the undercard of Arturo Gatti vs Alfonso Gomez in Atlantic City on July 14.

NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks 15-0, 11 KOs) will take on Lloyd Bryan (22-15) and Undefeated Middleweight, Andy Lee (8-0, 5 KOs) will meet Billy Mitchum (6-15-1) Friday, May 18 at Handy Park on Beale Street in Memphis, TN. “Both are in great shape” said Emanuel Steward. “Both have been fighting regularly and both are well prepared for their fights.”

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Kronk Fighters Johnathon Banks and Andy Lee Upcoming Fights

posted by Kathleen Holland on May 6, 2007

NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks will take on Lloyd Bryan and Undefeated Middleweight Andy Lee (8-0, 5 KOs) will meet Angel David Gonzalez on May 18 at Handy Park on Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee. The fight will be on the eve of the Undisputed Middleweight championship fight between Jermain Taylor and Cory Spinks which will take place on May 19 at the Fed Ex Forum in Memphis.

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PHOTO GALLERY - Inside Training Camp - Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor Part 3

posted by mightygloves.com on April 30, 2007

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PHOTO GALLERY - Inside Training Camp Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor Part 2

posted by mightygloves.com on April 23, 2007

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Get up close and personal. Let Mightygloves.com take you on an exclusive look inside the Jermain Taylor Training Camp in Memphis, Tennessee. See exclusive photos from training at the gym to leisure activities and everything in between. Mightygloves.com will be on hand to bring you the latest news and views from Hall of Fame Trainer, Emanuel Steward. See the Kronk’s rising young stars, NABO Cruiserweight champion, Johnathon Banks and Irish Middleweight Sensation, Andy Lee as they prepare for their upcoming fights.

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PHOTO GALLERY - Inside Training Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor

posted by mightygloves.com on April 18, 2007

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Mightygloves.com is proud to present you with some images from inside the Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor Training Camp.

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First Kronk Champion, James Steward, Dies at 53

posted by Kathleen Holland on March 31, 2007

James Edward Steward, Sr., 53, brother of Hall of Fame Trainer, Emanuel Steward and first champion of the famous Kronk Gym lost his final match to cancer on Saturday, March 24.

When James was 15, he left his home in West Virginia for Detroit to live with his older brother, Emanuel. It wasn’t long after James arrived in Detroit that he asked Emanuel to teach him to box. Even though Emanuel wasn’t too keen on the idea of his younger brother boxing and since he had been out of boxing for some time, he reluctantly agreed to teach James some basics. They went to the Kronk Recreation Center on Detroit’s south-west side, where the two began to train. After about five months, under Emanuel’s tutelage, James had secured a place in the Detroit Golden Gloves and won the 1970 Detroit Golden Gloves Championship. James Steward, who earned the nickname “Baby Ali” was one of Detroit’s hottest prospects and repeated as Golden Gloves champion in 1971 and 1972.

James left Detroit in 1972 and returned to West Virginia where he worked as a coal miner.

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Personal Interviews with Kronk Fighters, Johnathon Banks and Andy Lee

posted by Kathleen Holland on March 26, 2007

During my coverage inside the Klitschko Training Camp in Palma Mallorca, Spain, I thought it would be interesting to ask Undefeated NABO Cruiserweight Champion Johnathon Banks and rising undefeated middleweight star Andy Lee a few personal questions about themselves that I thought boxing fans might informative. I hope that you enjoy it and please stay tuned for more interesting info, pictures and video on the Kronk's current and future world champions!

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Kronk Fighter, Andy Lee Scores Exciting KO

posted by Kathleen Holland on March 16, 2007

Undefeated Irish Middleweight, Andy Lee (8-0, 5 KOs) of Limerick, Ireland, scored an exciting third round KO over former world champion, Carl Daniels (49-12-1, 31 KOs) at Madison Square Garden in New York. The bout was an undercard fight on the "Erin Go Brawl", Duddy vs, Bosante card.

At 2:36 seconds of round three, Lee connected with a powerful right that left Daniels unable to recover and he was counted out giving Lee his 5th KO.

Lee is trained by Hall of Fame Trainer, Emanuel Steward, out of the Kronk Gym in Detroit. Steward has high hopes for Lee, who is one of his most talented young prospects.

Klitschko Too Much for Austin, Wins With Second Round TKO

posted by mightygloves.com on March 10, 2007

IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko (48-3, 43 KOs) retained his title Saturday night at the Sap Arena in Mannheim, Germany when he defeated mandatory challenger Ray Austin (24-4-4, 16 KOs) by TKO at 1:27 of the second round.

Trainer, Emanuel Steward advised Klitschko to use his left to set up a right and he said that Austin would never see a right coming, however, Wladimir hit Austin with four left hooks and Austin fell to the canvas, and did not recover.

Kronk fighter, NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks dominated Ralf Reimer defeating him by TKO at 32 seconds of the first round in a non title bout.

Story by Kathleen Holland
Photography by Chris McGee

Stay Tuned for pictures and the upcoming gallery.

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New Images from the Klitschko Training Camp

posted by mightygloves.com on March 2, 2007

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Wladimir Klitschko to Defend Title Against Ray Austin

posted by Kathleen Holland

MALLORCA, SPAIN – Defending champion, Wladimir Klitschko ( 47-3, 42 KOs) of the Ukraine, will meet American Ray Austin (24-3-4, (16 KOs) at SAP Arena in Manheim, Germany on March 10 for the IBF and IBO Heavyweight championship of the world.

Klitschko, who has been training for his upcoming fight in Mallorca, Spain is trained by hall of fame trainer, Emanuel Steward. Wladimir’s last bout was on November 11, 2006 at Madison Square Garden against Calvin Brock in which he scored a TKO at 2:10 of the seventh round.

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Kronk Fighter, Johnathon Banks Fights on Klitschko Undercard

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MALLORCA, SPAIN – NABO Cruiserweight champion, Johnathon Banks (14-0, 10 KOs) will meet Ralf Riemer (6-4-1, 3 KOs) in a non title bout on Saturday, March 10 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany.

Banks, who has been training at Wladimir Klitschko’s training camp in Mallorca, Spain has been a sparring partner for Wladimir and will be appearing on the Klitscko undercard. Banks is trained and managed by world famous hall of fame trainer, Emanuel Steward.

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Andy Lee To Face Brazilian KO Artist

posted by mightygloves.com on February 27, 2007

(NEW YORK) Feb 27, 2007 - In a battle of former Olympians, Irish middleweight sensation Andy Lee (7-0 with 4 KOs) will fight Brazilian knockout puncher Cleiton “Soul Man” Conceicao (10-2 with 8 KO’s) at Madison Square Garden on March 16th as part of the “Erin Go Brawl” PPV event where John Duddy vs Anthony Bonsante face each other in the ‘St Patricks Eve’ main event.
Conceicao, 27, represented Brazil in the 2000 Olympics, eventually losing a decision to American Jeff Lacy. Lee, 22, represented Ireland in the 2004 Olympics before signing a management agreement with Emanuel Steward.

Conceicao has dynamite in each fist, knocking out 80% of his victims. In his last fight, in August 2006, Conceicao battled to draw with American prospect Dante Craig, even knocking Craig down in the tenth with a crushing right hook. If not for a low blow point deduction Conceicao would have won a decision and the NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title.

“This is a true battle of prospects” said Emanuel Steward “both have represented their countries in Olympics and I expect both to have large followings in New York, Conceicao is Andy’s toughest test yet”. Steward is confident Andy will pass the test, the two have been training in Mallorca, Spain alongside world heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko.

Photo by Chris McGee
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Inside The Klitschko Training Camp

posted by mightygloves.com on February 26, 2007

Mallorca, Spain - Take a look at images from inside the Klitchsko training camp where our Photographer, Chris McGee, works with world renown trainer Emanuel Steward and Kronk fighters Andy Lee and Johnathon Banks.

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Kronk Boxer, Andy Lee to face new opponent

posted by mightygloves.com on January 25, 2007

Andy will now fight 29 year old Arturo Ortega from Phoenix, Arizona with a record of 12 wins (7 kos) 2 losses and 3 draws.

This will be Andy's seventh pro fight under the astute guidance of his legendary manager and trainer, Emanuel Steward. Lee put on a strong and dominant performance against a durable Dennis Sharpe last time out at Madison Square Gardens, New York in November 2006.

This 8 round bout will be Andy's third time fighting on a Top Rank promotion in Las Vegas.

Jermain Taylor Retains Title in Front of Hometown Crowd

posted by Kathleen Holland on December 9, 2006

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – Undisputed middleweight champion of the world, Jermain Taylor (26-0-1, 17 KOs) retained his title Saturday night when he defeated Kassim Ouma (25-3, 15 KOs) by unanimous decision before a hometown crowd of 10,119 at the Alltel Arena.

Taylor dominated the fight hitting Ouma with very powerful punches, despite a cut above his left eye, but the busy Ouma threw 701 punches even though he only landed 177 for a 25% conncet rate, or an average of 58 punches per round. He averaged 104 punches per round in his previous ten fights. Taylor threw 597 punches landing 244 for a 41% connect rate.

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Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor To Defend Title Against Kassim Ouma

posted by Kathleen Holland on December 8, 2006

LITTLE ROCK – Middleweight champion of the world, Jermain Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KOs) will defend his title on Saturday night in front of his hometown crowd when he takes on Kassim Ouma (25-2, 15 KOs) at the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ouma, who is smaller than Taylor, is known for his steady barrage of punches and is one of the busiest fighters in the sport today. Taylor, on the other hand, is extremely powerful and is trained by Hall of Famer, Emanuel Steward

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In Memory of John O’Donoghue

posted by Kathleen Holland on November 28, 2006

Mightygloves.com mourns the loss of a fine man and proud Irishman, John O’Donoghue. We had the honor and pleasure of meeting John a few months ago when we were covering his nephew, future champion Andy Lee, and immediately felt as if he had always been a part of our boxing family. We always looked forward to seeing John at Andy’s fights, and he was always there. His support for Andy’s boxing career was a core part of John’s life and the enormous pride for his nephew was obvious each time we spoke. John was a pleasure to know, and he will be profoundly missed.

Kronk Fighter, Andy Lee Remains Undefeated

posted by Kathleen Holland on November 13, 2006

NEW YORK – Undefeated Middleweight, Andy Lee (6-0, 3 KOs) defeated Dennis Sharpe (17-3-3, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision in a six round battle at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.

Using his aggressive offensive skills and his keen defense Lee methodically won every round over his opponent, Sharpe, who has had over three times as many fights as Lee, but clearly lacked the skills necessary to win the fight, even though he was able to get in a few good punches, especially in the final round when Lee’s vision was impaired due to blood from a cut over his right eye that was caused by an accidental head-butt in the 5th..

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Congratulations Wladimir Klitchko on Retaining IBF Heavyweight Championship of the World!

posted by Kathleen Holland on November 12, 2006

Watch for photo gallery of Klitchko's dressing room immediately following his seventh round KO of Calvin Brock on November 11, 2006 to be posted on November 13

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Congratulations Undefeated Middleweight Andy Lee on Your Win Over Dennis Sharpe Saturday November 11, 2006 at Madison Square Garden!

posted by Kathleen Holland

Watch for our Photo Gallery and Article to be published Monday, November 13, 2006 featuring highlights from the fight.

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Congratulations Kermit Cintron on winning the IBF Welterweight Championship of the World!!!

posted by Kathleen Holland on October 29, 2006

Kermit Cintron - The New IBF Welterweight Champion of the World

posted by Kathleen Holland

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Kermit “The Killer” Cintron became the new IBF Welterweight champion of the world Saturday night at the West Palm Beach Convention Center when scored a TKO over Mark “Poison” Suarez at 2’53” of the 5th round.

Both fighters came out in an aggressive fashion, but Cintron fought a smart fight and systematically wore Suarez down. Suarez didn’t make it easy though, he got off some good shots but it wasn’t enough to stop the much improved Cintron.

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Kermit Cintron and Mark Suarez to Battle for IBF Welterweight Title

posted by Kathleen Holland on October 28, 2006

WEST PALM BEACH - Kermit The Killer” Cintron (26-1) and Mark "Poison" Suarez (25-2) will square off Saturday night at the West Palm Springs Convention Center for the vacant IBF Welterweight championship.

The fighters weighed in on Friday with Cintron coming in at 146 lbs and his opponent, Suarez weighing 146.2 lbs, and standing face to face, the fighters exchanged a few heated words before exiting the conference room.

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Mightygloves.com Exclusive Interview With World Renown Trainer and Manager, Emanuel Steward

posted by Kathleen Holland on October 26, 2006

I recently had the opportunity to interview world renown trainer and manager, Emanuel Steward when he was in Little Rock for the upcoming fight between Jermain Taylor vs Kassim Ouma. During the interview, Steward spoke about upcoming prospects as well as seasoned pros. Below is the interview in its entirety.

MG: Mr. Steward, I would like to take a few minutes of your time to ask you a couple of questions about two of your upcoming prospects, undefeated NABO Cruiserweight champion, Johnathon Banks and undefeated middleweight Andy Lee. First about Johnathon, what do see in the future for Johnathon and what makes him such a great cruiserweight or possibly heavyweight prospect?

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Mightygloves Exclusive Interview with Kermit Cintron

posted by Kathleen Holland on September 21, 2006

The following is an exclusive interview with Kronk Team Member, Kermit Cintron (26-1, 24 KOs) Kermit will be fighting # 1 contender, Mark Suarez (25-2, 13 KOs) on October 14 in Detroit for the IBF Welterweight championship. Cintron is trained by Emanuel Steward at the Kronk Gym in Detroit.

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Interview with NABO Cruiserweight Champ, Johnathon Banks – September 13, 2006

posted by Kathleen Holland

This interview was conducted with undefeated NABO Cruiserweight Champion, Johnathon Banks on September 13, 2006 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. At the time of this interview Johnathon was scheduled to fight on September 23 in Fort Smith. Due to unforeseen circumstances this fight was cancelled. Johnathon is scheduled to fight on October 28 in Detroit, Michigan. The following is the interview in its entirety.

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Interview with Undefeated Andy Lee – September 13, 2006

posted by Kathleen Holland

This Interview was conducted with Andy Lee prior to his last fight against Jess Salway on September 14 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The undefeated Lee scored a first round knock out with a powerful body shot. Lee’s next fight is scheduled for October 28 in Detroit, Michigan. The following is the interview in its entirety.

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Photo Gallery - The Kronk Team

posted by mightygloves.com on September 18, 2006

September 15, 2006

This Gallery contains images from members of the Kronk Gym Team

Andy Lee Wins in Short Order

posted by Kathleen Holland on September 15, 2006

LAS VEGAS – Andy Lee (5-0, 3 KOs) remains undefeated after he scored a first round KO over Jess Salway (2-2-1, 0 KOs) Thursday night at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in what was scheduled for four rounds.

The KO came at 1:34 of the first round after Lee hit Salway with a body shot that sent him to his knees. Salway could not recover and was counted out.

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Kronk Team's Middleweight Andy Lee to Fight Tonight

posted by Kathleen Holland on September 14, 2006

Undefeated Andy Lee, (4-0, 2 KOs) of Limerick, Ireland will square off tonight against Jesse Salway (2-1-1) of Browning, Montana in a 6 round middleweight bout at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Both fighters made weight, the 22 year old Lee weighed in at 159 while his much older opponent, Salway who is 32 weighed in at 155.5.

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Photo Gallery - "Future Champion" Andy Lee

posted by mightygloves.com on August 18, 2006

August 15, 2006

Mightygloves.com Exclusive Interview with NABO Cruiserweight World Champion, Johnathon Banks

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 16, 2006

The new NABO Cruiserweight Champion of the World, Johnathon Banks (12-0, 9 KOs) and I sat down to talk about his goals and aspirations. When it comes to boxing, this young man is serious. His recent win over Eliseo Castillo, gave him his first world championship and increased his determination to establish his name with other great fighters in boxing history. His love for boxing goes back to his early childhood.

Banks was born on June 22, 1982 to Terry and Charlene Banks in Detroit, Michigan. He was the fifth born of nine children. He attended school in the Detroit where he graduated from high school, after which he went to N.I.T. to pursue a degree in Electronics and Computer Technology.

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Mightygloves.com Exclusive Interview With “Future Champion”, Andy Lee

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 15, 2006

Below, Andy Lee with his Uncle John

Mightygloves.com had the privilege of an exclusive interview with up and coming young middleweight, Andy Lee, (4-0, 2 KOs). Lee, who trains at the Kronk Gym in Detroit under world class trainer, Emanuel Steward has a bright and promising future in boxing. His skill level, along with his intense desire to succeed, is a combination that has champion written all over it.

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The Kronk Gym - It's A Feeling

posted by mightygloves.com on June 14, 2006

DETROIT, MI - A definite feeling of greatness all around describes the surroundings and emotion you get just from walking through the door of the world famous Kronk Gym which is housed in the Kronk Recreation Center in Detroit, Michigan.

The Kronk Recreation Center has been open for 85 years and is the oldest recreation center in the city. The famous Kronk Gym is housed in the basement and has been the training facility for over 30 champion boxers at various times in their careers. Some of the great boxers that have trained at the gym include Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns, Milton McCrory, Mike McCallum, Dennis Andries, Jimmy Paul, Duane Thomas, John David Jackson, Michael Moorer, Steve McCrory, Gerald McClellan, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Vladimir Klitschko, Leon Spinks, Aaron Pryor, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Prince Naseem Hamed, and Jermain Taylor.

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