Boxing on One HD

[daz52]

Over four Thursday nights in July some of Australia's elite boxers will fight it out at exclusive venues in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra with all fights to be televised LIVE on ONE HD.

The Superboxer series will include fighters such as Sam Soliman who is well known to all, fighting Anthony Mundine on three occasions, the first time losing controversially in what many believe should have been Mundines first loss; former IBO super featherweight champion, Billy "the kid" Dib; along with John "Hoppa" Hopoate who will fight in what will be his first fight since losing a world title fight to Oliver McCall.
Female boxer Erin McGowan will also feature highly in the series. McGowan has a record of 9 - 0 with 7 knock outs and is currently ranked No.10 in the world in the WBA womens rankings.
International fighters include Kenichi "Machinegun" Yamaguchi and Osumana Adama.
The events will be hosted by ONE commentator Greg Rust and renowned boxing personality Johnny Lewis along with commentators Paul Kent, Matt Brooks and Daryl Beattie.
ONE program manager Gus Seebeck said the acquisition of the Superboxer series was a coup for the new channel and was sure to attract a passionate audience.
"Elite boxing has long been part of the Australian sporting landscape and further broadens the content offering on ONE.
"The return of professional boxing on free-to-air television will be welcomed not just by dedicated boxing fans, but also through the high calibre of this event, general sports lovers as well."


SUPERBOXER SERIES:

9th July, 2009 -- SYDNEY : Big Top, Luna Park - Sydney

Who:

Billy Dib 22 - 1 vs Kenichi Yamaguchi (JPN) 15 -1 - WBO ASIA PACIFIC FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE
Dominic Vea 10 -1 vs Anthony McCracken 10 - 2 - Cruiserweight 8 round bout
Daniel Ammann 15 - 2 vs Jamie Withers 11 - 0 - Cruiserweight 6 round bout
Kerry Foley 11 - 1 vs TBA - Light Heavyweight 6 round bout


16th July, 2009 - MELBOURNE: Melbourne Town Hall

Who:

Tim Bell 16 -5 vs Walter Papua (TONGA)11 - 3 - WBO / PABA LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Eddie Delic 15 - 7 vs Jason Crowe 6 - 2 - Welterweight 6 round bout
Daniel Ianazzo 11 - 0 vs Flash Villacura 22 - 21 - Super Bantamweight 6 round bout
Mark Quon 6-2 vs TBA - Super bantamweight 4 round fight
Andre Meuniear 6 -2 vs Shane McDonald 2 - 1 - Superheavyweight 4 round bout


23rd July, 2009 - Canberra: AIS

Who:

John Hopoate 11 - 3 vs Bob Mirovic 29- 20 -AUSTRALIAN SUPERHEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Soloman Haumono 16 - 0 vs Colin Wilson 36 - 24 -Superheavyweight 8 round bout
Ben Edwards 1 - 0 vs Royce Sio 0 -1 - Super Heavyweight 4 round fight
Erin McGowan 9 - 0 vs Angie Parr 2 - 1 - Womens Superfeatherweight 6 round bout
TBA 6 round bout

30th July, 2009 - Melbourne: State Netball and Hockey Centre

Who:

Sam Soliman 35 - 11 vs Osumana Odama 13 - 0 (GHANA)- IBO MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR
Frank La Porto 12 -3 vs Tui Leveni 8 -2 - 8 Round Light middleweight bout
Les Piper 9 -2 vs Luke Moloney 13 - 3 - AUSTRALIAN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
Jason Kanofski 9 -2 vs Steve Maxwell 3 -3 -4 round Welterweight bout

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

Good stuff Daz - fills in most of the blanks - and a great step forward for Aussie boxing.

[ashley]

Some good cards and some interesting fights....is that John Wayne Parrs wife fighting?

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

Some good cards and some interesting fights....is that John Wayne Parrs wife fighting?

Yeah.

Angie goes alright in kickboxing, so hopefully will fair well in boxing as well.

[Marcus]

Makes me cry :|

Tassie still hasnt gone to free view yet. Cunts said a few more months.

FUCKING BULLSHIT!!!! :twisted:

[WhataRock]

Shit..that Hoppa-Bob..Solo-Col Card looks a *******.

[daz52]

Hopefully Ch 10 really stick with this and develop some names. Having guys like Sam Soliman and Bob Mirovic is cool, but I would really like to see the younger fighters get a go.

Billy Dib
Lenny Zappa
Willie Kickett

Start them out on Ch 10, let the fans see them and they will gain a following. Think for the future. Hopefully Ch 10 can also get some international cards as they did with Klitschko V Thompson. I mean how great would it be to be watching HBO fights on Channel 10? Even the smaller cards would be great such as Berto V Collazo and cards from the UK like Amir Khans upcoming title fight.

[Marcus]

I just rang around and all i got was that tassie will get freeview this year.


So it better be before the first boxing show!!

[Kegsy]

All those cards look pretty strong, but if i were being honest the july 16th card is the worst by some margin.

[RayKelly]

All those cards look pretty strong, but if i were being honest the july 16th card is the worst by some margin.
I was down testing Tim Bell on the weekend and have to say it's the best shape I've seen him in. We all know that there are many that are technically better than him but it's his heart that gets him through. I'll be keen to see how much he lifts with a better fight prep.

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

All those cards look pretty strong, but if i were being honest the july 16th card is the worst by some margin.

Agreed, and the venue for that card is kind of 'interesting' too.

The other Melbourne venue, The State Netball centre, should suit well as a boxing venue. Seats around 3,500 and there's not a bad seat in the place. The TV and media facilities are already in place for the netball telecasts. It was recently used for a John Wayne Parr kick-box card.

[bushboy]

Royce Sio Vs Ben Edwards will be an absolute war while it lasts

[roscoe]

I see Sol isn't keen for the rematch against Sio. Must be scraed to get ktfo again.

[Phil Austin]

Angie Parr can definitely box as well, dshe had a fight at the broncos a little while ago which was as good a fight as I have seen live anywhere around the world

[Barrera_fan]

I just rang around and all i got was that tassie will get freeview this year.


So it better be before the first boxing show!!

Do you get that southern cross ten bullshit too ? Where the one hd channel is just saying it's coming soon.

[T.C.W]

sounds good, how many shows are 10 going to the year?

[Rise Above]

Great news. Just what Aussie boxing needs.

[Marcus]

Do you get that southern cross ten bullshit too ? Where the one hd channel is just saying it's coming soon.


YUP, same answer, they dont know because freeview wont commit to a date. cunts.

[Wrangler]

This is excellent news. I like that it may open up boxing to a much wider audience. Ozzie boxing will be the winner in this.

[ranser]

Is having a High definition digital set top box all you need in order to get this if you live in NSW?

[Angry Fight Fan]

Awesome cards so far. Those four put most of what you get on Foxtel in Australia to shame. Unless something tragic happens in one of the cards this can only be good for Australian boxing.

[wolves_fan_82au]

are all these fights gonna be on one hd ,or just the 16th july one ???

and btw does anyone know if anthony Mccracken went to school in west wyalong ??,cause i was friends with someone with the same name in years 5-6

[bushboy]

hi wolves, not sure mate but he resides in Wagga Wagga which is only a few hours from westy so theres a chance I guess.

[goodnight]

thought bika was supposed to be getting a matchup in these events?

[Peterp]

awesome, the only problem is my dvd recorder (which has a hard drive) does not record high def so i can't really record it

[Texan Joe]

Is it only in July? I have not heard about any other months, is it a month long trial or is it to be cycled?

[RayKelly]

I think they are testing the waters, so get everyone you know to watch it!

[goodnight]

Would of preferred it to be on once a month with primo cards. Quality over Quantity for mine.

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

Mirovic v Hopoate confirmed for July 23 and on ONE (free to air).

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[stingray7]

I'd love to get a look at guys like Fred Mundraby, Leroy Brown, Jarrod Fletcher on theses cards. this is a great opportunity for oz boxing

[WhataRock]

Add to that Paul Flemming stingray...love to see how he is coming along.

[bushboy]

Add to that Paul Flemming stingray...love to see how he is coming along.

Saw Pauly Flemings last fight against a very tough and fit Flash Villacura, he has a heap of talent and puts his combos together sweet as a nut. As he progress's further I think he will really be one 2 watch

[WhataRock]

Saw Pauly Flemings last fight against a very tough and fit Flash Villacura, he has a heap of talent and puts his combos together sweet as a nut. As he progress's further I think he will really be one 2 watch


You up that way bushboy?

You going to see his next fight at Maroochydoore? Please keep us posted mate.