BY JIM WELLS, Pioneer Press
Del Flanagan, a legendary figure in Minnesota boxing, died Friday in Phoenix, from complications of a heart attack suffered two weeks earlier.
Flanagan, 75, was the No. 2-ranked welterweight in the world at the peak of his career in the 1950s, and defeated several reigning and...
By Jesse Kelley and Ramon Hough
With the Espn show just around the corner, Minnesotaboxing.com stopped by Brunette's Boxing Gym to chat with Minnesota's own Matt "The Predator" Vanda.
Mn Boxing: Can you talk a little about how you got started boxing?
Vanda: Yeah when I was...
Mike Nevitt (6-0, 3ko's) fought last Friday on the undercard of the O'neill Bell and Derrick Harmon bout in Rosemont, Illinois. Nevitt, a former kickboxing champion beat Eric French(10-28-3) by a unanimous decision, winning every round on all three judges cards. Nevitt used a good body attack throughout the bout and controlled much of the action. Nevitt...
Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing, Team Freedom and Brunette Boxing have teamed up to announce “The Predator’s Snow Brawl,” an ESPN2-televised card showcasing unbeaten jr middleweight Matt “The Predator” Vanda and former world jr welter champion Diosbelys Hurtado on January 16 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Local sensation Vanda (29-0, 20 KOs) will take on former world title...
There are some big fights being talked about for a few of our fighters so I thought I would post a little update. These events are still in the works, so nothing is set in stone at this point.
I recently spoke with local trainer Jesse Garza and found out about a few fights...
Jason Litzau of St. Paul, MN knocked down Alexis Barcelay of Hialeah, Florida twice in round two enroute to a TKO victory in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands last night. The bout was supposed to be televised but never did end up being shown. With the win, Litzau moves his record to 6-0 with all wins coming...
Jason Litzau (5-0, 5 ko's) of St.Paul, Minnesota will get his second Nationally televised shot in the ring as a professional this Friday, December 5. Litzau will be fighting on the undercard of the Courtney Burton and Francisco Lorenzo main event on Espn2 Friday night fights promoted by Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing in St.Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Mohammed Kayongo picked up his eighth win last Tuesday at the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kayongo beat Lester Yarbrough of Jackson,Tn. winning a four round unanimous decision. "Mohammed boxed really well" said trainer Tom Brunette.
"He hits real hard, they had him wear bigger gloves so he...
Last Saturdays amateur boxing show hosted by Brunette Boxing gym turned out to be very fun and entertaining! The fans in attendance were treated to 9 bouts in all and had the chance to meet Matt "The Predator" Vanda and Mohammed Kayongo for pictures and autographs. 11/25/03
Brunette Boxing Gymnasium...
Five time African Champion Mohammed Kayongo returns to action this coming Tuesday, November 24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. "The African Express" already has a record of 7-0 with 6 knockouts in his short career as a pro.
Kayongo says he doesnt know who his opponent will be Tuesday night, but is excited about staying...
