Oscar De La Hoya Facing Manny Pacquiao in a Dream Match

Having a statue alongside the statues of two great personalities is always something prestigious and a matter of feeling proud. American boxer Oscar De La Hoya is no different. ‘The Golden Boy’ recently unveiled his own statue which is situated alongside the statues of two greats Wayne Gretzky and Magic Johnson. The former is the legend of Ice Hockey and the latter is the greatest ever Basketball player. Naturally, Oscar De La Hoya is now overly happy and proud of himself and his achievements in his boxing career. However, the Los Angles boxer does not have much time to sit back and cherish this event, because he is going to face Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night in a great fight.

This dream match is scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The two great boxes will take on each other at the welterweight (147 pounds) weight section. Many boxing fans have been waiting for this encounter for a long time. Oscar De La Hoya switched weight classes several time over the last couple of years and experienced mixed results. However, Pacquiao is expected to face a strong challenge from the American in the match.

The good thing about the match is that both the players have a big fan bases and lots of fans will follow this match. All the people in Philippine are eagerly waiting to see Manny Pacquiao coming out as winner in the match. His speed and stamina would be tested largely by Oscar De La Hoya’s power and height. Now, let us see who is going to win the match.

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After Joe Calzagh, Roy Jones Jr. Wants to Fight with Bernard Hopkins

Following Joe Calzagh’s split-decision victory over Bernard Hopkins few months back, Roy Jones Jr. became interested to fight against Joe Calzagh. Later on, the two influential boxers of this time came to an agreement to fight for the Ring Magazine Light-Heavyweight championship title which is currently held by Joe Calzagh. The match was supposed to be held on 20 September 2008, but was postponed for few moths following Joe Calzagh’s injury to his right hand. The match has been rescheduled to November 8 2008 and will take place at the Madison Square Garden, New York.

Roy Jones Jr. has recently said he is confident to beat Joe Calzagh and after that he is interested to a rematch with Bernard Hopkins whom Jones Jr. defeated 15 years ago. Former Ring Magazine pound for pound champion, Roy Jones Jr., thinks that Hopkins deserves a rematch.

Doghouseboxing reported:

On the subject of fighting Hopkins, Jones Jr writes in his column: "People want to see me and Bernard do it again after I beat Joe. I beat Bernard 15 years ago and I will do it again if we fight. I'd like that fight and if it makes sense and we come up with a good deal, for sure I will do it. People want to see if Bernard can get revenge."
Jones Jr. remains cautious and isn't looking past Calzaghe, stating: "But first I need to take of Joe, which I will do."

The November 8 bout between American boxer Roy Jones Jr. and Joe Calzagh from Welsh seems to be one of the big fight of this year with two champion fighters taking on each other. The match will be covered by HBO PPV television channel. I think, Roy Jones Jr. should focus on the upcoming bout with Joe Calzagh first, before looking to any other fight.

Kelly Pavlik to Move Back Down to Middleweight Division Following Defeat to Bernard Hopkins

After the heavy defeat to Bernard Hopkins recently, Kelly Pavlik has decided to keep fighting down to middleweight division where he is now the undisputed champion with The Ring, WBC and WBO middleweight championship titles. The Ohio-based boxer was the intention to move to the upper division, but the defeat to Bernard Hopkins has put an end to his hope to move up in weight division. In fact, the defeat to Bernard Hopkins has been Pavlik’s first in career. He has recently admitted that he will continue defending his middleweight titles which he has already done twice.

Kelly Pavlik is known as a powerful boxer with full of power in both of his hands. However, the 26-year-old failed to show his attacking prowess against Bernard Hopkins in their recent bout. A victory against Hopkins might have lured Joe Calzaghe for a fight against Pavlik and boxing fans could have experienced another high-profile boxing bout.

However, Kelly Pavlik is still the leader in middleweight division and has already defended his titles with success. Pavlik might have to face promising German boxer Arthur Abraham in another title defense if Abraham can defeat Raul Marquez next month. Otherwise, Pavlik will remain as the undisputed champion of middleweight division until another middleweight boxer comes to challenge him. So, Kelly Pavlik can be relaxed now for a while.

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No Gold Medal for Cuban Boxers in Beijing Olympic Games 2008

Cuban boxers are always strong competitor, but this time they have to leave Beijing without winning any gold medal. Either Cuban boxer made it to the semi final in different categories, but finished winning four silver and four bronze medals in boxing at Beijing Olympic Games 2008. Kazakhstan’s Bakhyt Sarsekbayev defeated Cuba's Carlos Banteaux in the welterweight gold medal match. This has been the first time since 1968, Cuba failed to win a gold medal at Olympic.

The last day of the Games was marked by the Mongolian boxers as Badar-Uugan Enkhbat picked the first ever Olympic gold medal in Boxing for his country. Enkhbat defeated Cuban boxer Yankiel Leon in the bantonweight final. On the same day, another Mongolian Serdamba Purevdorj also won silver in light-flyweight.

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Chinese Boxers Looking for Olympic Glory

China is the top nation from Asia in Olympics. This time there is a more important reason for Chinese players to perform better in Olympics 2008. You know that Beijing is going to host Olympics. So, Chinese boxers are hopeful that they will do well in this tournament.

Xinhua reported:

According to Zhang, China's current strongest rivals still remain from Cuba and Russia. Cuba used to be the big brother in former Olympic boxing matches, though it has lost five world champions in recent years and still has the power to smash most of its opponents.

Russia never worries about lacking world champions or powerful boxers, and its overall strength is almost as strong as the Cubans. Some other foreign teams also improve fast in recent years such as Italy, said Zhang, so Chinese boxers must be serious about every opponent and every match.

China was never considered to be a big power in world boxing. Maybe this time they can change this condition. Let us see if they can do it.

Wladimir Klitschko Wants to Teach David Haye a Lesson in the Ring

Wladimir Klitschko, the current champion of World Boxing Organisation, International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organisation champion, wants to teach David Haye a lesson in the ring. Klitschko wants to meet Haye in the ring to give him the lesion how to behave in the ring. Meanwhile, Wladimir Klitschko is going to face American Tony Thompson in a heavyweight fight. Klitschko has already set himself as one of the best boxers of this time. He is considered as the favorite against Thompson tomorrow. Now, let us see if Wladimir Klitschko his winning streak in Hamburg.

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Wales Amateur Boxing Champion Physical Abused

Romeo Romaeo, a junior boxing champion from Wales, has been beaten up heavily in a park recently causing his hand broken. The boxer was practicing with his father, Tony, while was attacked in Jubilee Park, Leckwith, Cardiff. Following the incident, he was rushed to the hospital. The 12-years old Romeo Romaeo is currently the no. 1 schoolboy amateur boxing champion in Wales. He is supposed to represent Wales against Croatia next month.

Walesonline reported:

His mum Elaine, 35, said: “He was very shaken up and was crying afterwards.

“He’s still very sore and hasn’t been to school all week.

“We just hope that he’ll be better in time to box against Croatia.”

A South Wales Police spokesman said: “A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed pending further inquiries.”

It is really an unexpected incident and it is not yet confirmed if he will be able to fit in time for the match against Croatia. I think police should go though the matter seriously and find out the person/s behind the incident.

Manny Pacquiao Knocked David Diaz out Showing Excellent Power and Speed

Philippine’s star boxer Manny Pacquiao has recorded an easy TKO victory over David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Events Center recently. With this victory, he has made his ground stronger on her to become world’s best pound for pound boxer. Pacquiao was quick and powerful against Diaz and almost outclassed his opponent in the fight. Winning the championship belt in his fourth weight class and a victory in the fifth division, Manny Pacquiao has already proven that he has the ability to become one of the best pound for pound boxers in the world.

Canadian Press reported:

"It is not for me to say," Pacquiao said. "I just want the fans to be happy with me."

Pacquiao's dominant victory over Diaz answered several questions about the Filipino star's size and focus. In his first fight as a lightweight, Pacquiao was as quick and powerful as ever - yet he also stayed disciplined, picking apart Diaz with a precision that hasn't always been shown by a fighter who loves a good brawl.

Diaz, who had to take treatment on different parts of his body cut during the fight, also admitted that he failed to the speed to Manny Pacquiao. With this victory, Manny Pacquiao has become the new target of some of the best boxers of the division including Nate Campbell, Joel Casamayor, Juan Diaz, Michael Katsidis and Juan Manuel Marquez. Now, let us see if Manny Pacquiao can successfully take the challenges of these already proven boxers.

Wayne McCullough Announced Retirement from Boxing

Wayne McCullough, the former world bantamweight champion, has announced his retirement from boxing following a defeat to Juan Ruiz in a NABF featherweight bout in Cayman Islands. With this bout against Juan Ruiz, McCullough came back to the ring since losing to Oscar Larios in WBC super bantamweight title fight in Las Vegas in 2005.

McCullough had a good start against American boxer Juan Ruiz as he was ahead on the scorecards of two of the three boxers after the end of six rounds and took the microphone to declare his retirement from boxing. Thanking all the spectators present in the fight, he said that it was his last fight and expressed that he had felt he could not go on. McCullough won world bantamweight championship title in 1995, two years after his appearance in a professional bout. The boxer defended his world bantamweight championship title twice- once against Johnny Bredahl and then against Jose Luis Bueno, before he lost it in 1997 due to weight difficulties and then being lost to Daniel Zaragoza on points in a WBC super bantamweight fight.

I do not know why McCullough did not continue against Juan Ruiz to clinch a victory in the last fight in his career. Anyway, I think, whatever he did in his illustrious career is enough to earn the respect from the boxing fans and players. I do not know whether should I call him a legend or just a star player, but one thing is for sure that the spirit and positive approach to the game he had throughout his career is something that young players can learn from.

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Jeff Fenech vs Azumah Nelson: Another Exciting Bout Waiting

If you are a fan of boxing then Jeff Fenech and Azumah Nelson may not be unknown to you. In fact, they were two top rated boxers of late 80’s and early 90’s. Now, the two middle aged boxers are gearing up to take on each other in a bout due to take place at the Melbourne Vodafone Arena on 24 June. Australian boxer Jeff Fenech is now at 43, while his Ghanaian competitor Azumah Nelson is 49 year old. The two legendary boxers faced each other twice, with the first bout being held in a draw and Azumah Nelson winning in the second. Though they are coming back to ring after a long time, boxing fans are exciting over the upcoming bout of these two boxers. Australian fans want Fenech take the revenge of his defeat to Nelson in 1992 in Australia.

Secondsout reported:

Whilst I feel the ’Marrickville Mauler’ decision to make a comeback 12 years after he last fought to face Nelson is partly fueled by revenge and redemption my esteemed and respected Australian colleague Paul Upham insists it is Jeff’s fighting spirit that drives him on.
“Jeff is a fighting man and he loves to fight,” insists Upham. “ It’s what he loves to do. Azumah is the same, they both love the rivalry, the competition.”

It is in deed is going to be an exciting match. You can expect to see the two once great players playing in similar fashion. Age must have taken some tool from both of them, though considering their fighting spirit and strong mentality in the ring enough to attract the fans, what they did throughout of their career. Now, let us see if Jeff Fenech can take the revenge of his defeat or Azumah Nelson emerges winner again at the home ground of Jeff Fenech.

Junior Witter Lost Light- Welterweight Title to Timothy Bradley

British boxer Junior Witter lost his momentum at least. He suffered a shocking defeat to Timothy Bradley of U.S. With this victory, Timothy Bradley has won the light- welterweight title of Witter. It was only the second defeat for Junior Witter in his 36 outings in his career. He was not at his best and could show enough resistance against Bradley in the match.

Independent reported:

"I'm gutted" Witter said. "I can't believe it, I thought I'd done enough to win. It was not my best performances and I give Bradley credit. He took some good shots. But before I went down I thought I'd won every round and I got up and thought I went on to win the fight."

No doubt, British fans are unhappy with the defeat of Junior Witter in the match. A few months back, another British boxer Ricky Hutton was defeated by U.S. boxer Floyd Maywhether in a high profile showdown. It seems that British boxers are going through a rough patch of time.

Oscar De La Hoya Facing Steve Forbes on 3rd May in Boxing Ring

Boxing world is going to see another Oscar De La Hoya fight on 3^rd May. This Olympic medalist will face Steve Forbes. De La Hoya has an excellent record of 38-5 with 30 knock outs, while Steve Forbes has 33-5 with nine of his opponents being knocked out so far. Oscar is now more concentrated on his business than boxing, and comes up with a fight per year. At 35, you may not find De La Hoya at his best, but surely he still has something to impress you.

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Oscar has been more businessman than fighter nowadays with a 1 fight per year schedule, but he is slated for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 20th in Vegas. As I take a closer look at Oscar I have decided to take the time to break down his boxing skills on a 1-10 scale. Oscar De La Hoya is a -2000 boxing betting favorite in the Oscar De La Hoya vs Steve Forbes bout.

So, it is almost certain that ‘The Golden Boy’ nicknamed boxer will try his best to impress his fans against Steve Forbes. Now, let us see if Oscar can replicate his top from in the encounter with Steve Forbes. Time will give the answer of it.

Beijing Olympics 2008: Daena Stephenson wants to Shine in Boxing

Daena Stephenson may be just 14 years old but she has already five years of training in boxing. Of course, you may think that she is too young to participate in Beijing Olympics and she may not be doing well. Well, her coach does not agree with this kind of attitude and her coach thinks that Daena Stephenson can really shine in Beijing Olympics 2008. Recently, she defeated a boxer of 29 years old. If Daena Stephenson can continue her form then she can become a very big superstar in female boxing of tomorrow. Daena Stephenson is also a beautiful girl and she is perhaps thinking of making…….. out of her glamour. Glamour in sports is nothing new. We have seen it a lot in female tennis. Girls like Maria Sharapova or Ana Ivanovic are real celebrity and can often compete with supermodels and Hollywood actresses in terms of popularity. Daena Stephenson can also be a hot glamour boxer.

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Joe Calzaghe Confident ahead of Super Fight with Bernard Hopkins

Joe Calzaghe is going to face American boxer Bernard Hopkins to face in next month’s super fight. The match will take place in Las Vegas on April 19. Joe Calzaghe has been world super-middleweight champion for ten years in a row has had to lose some pounds to make himself eligible for the light-heavyweight range in order to meet Bernard Hopkins in a high profile clash.

Joe Calzaghe said that he learned from Ricky Hatton’s mistakes during his showdown with another American Floyd Mayweather in December. Stressing on remaining cool, calm, the boxer said that he was not felling any pressure ahead of the clash.

IC Wales reported:

“Perhaps it got to Hatton a bit but you’ve got to keep your discipline and stay cool, calm and collected,” said Calzaghe.

“I’m excited about the fight now – and I’ve been told that the buzz is already there around it in Vegas – but I’m doing nothing different.

“My training doesn’t change and I don’t change. I feel under no more pressure than usual and it’s important to stay calm.

“I’ll get more focused as the fight nears and when I go over to Vegas I’ll keep away from the hustle and bustle of the strip.

“I’m relaxed, confident and I’m just going to do my business in the ring.”

Well, both the boxers are experienced and have several successes in career. So, we can expect a mind blowing match next month. Now, let us see if the two boxers can live up to the expectation and present an exciting match.

Danny Green Has Retired?

Danny Green is a famous boxer. He is from Australia and his nickname is The Green Machine. Well, he has won some prestigious title. Today, Danny Green is expected to announce his retirement and it shocked many people. He was still in good shape.

SMH wrote:

WORLD champion Danny Green will shock the boxing world today when he announces his immediate retirement.

Sources close to Green say the 35-year-old made his decision in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning. He was in Sydney preparing for his April 27 mandatory challenge against Argentina's Hugo Garay, which will now not take place. It is believed Green, who took the title from Croatian Stipe Drews on December 16, has decided to retire while at the top of his game - a feat few fighters before him have managed.

Amir Khan Defends Lightweight Commonwealth Title Despite Facing Hard Challenge

English boxing star Amir Khan has admitted that he has received the biggest lessons of his career from Gairy St Clair, whom he defeated in a hard-fought victory in order to defend his Commonwealth lightweight title on 2 February. Amir Khan has been undefeated so far in his career and is regarded as one of the leading boxer of England. However, he could not knock out Gairy St Clair in the match, despite he tried to knock him out of the match.

AFP reported:

"He kept coming forward and he had a great chin," Khan told a news conference. "I learned more from this fight than when I've knocked people out. He was a fighter who just keeps coming forward.

"I'm very pleased with the performance and my work rate. My pace was right and I didn't go in there and try to knock him out. I caught him with a few combinations but I knew he wasn't going to get knocked out.

"He needed the fight as much as I did. I needed the fight big time because it has taken me to the next level. I know now I've got the fitness to go 12 rounds.

Amir Khan to Face Gairy St Clair in a Mouth Watering Fight

Star boxer Amir Khan is going to face Gairy St Clair at the London’s ExCel Arena for his Commonwealth lightweight title. Gairy St Clair is an excellent boxer who has lost only five out of 46 fights in his career. IBF world featherweight champion has already warned Khan ahead of the fight. So, it is almost certain that Amir Khan has to show his best to get over the strong challenge of his opponent.

Belfasttelegraph reported:

"Khan likes to stick out his chin," sniffs St Clair. "What a nice birthday present it'll be if he does that against me. He will be on the floor before he knows it."

Philippine Wants More Boxers to Get the Ticket of Beijing Olympics Games

Manny Pacquiao, of Philippine, has already been a star of world boxing. Now, the Philippine boxing officials are eager to have more berths from the country in Beijing 2008 Olympics Games. They are very much determined to increase the number of berth in the Olympics Games. For that, they even appointed two professional doctors in order to make their players fit both physically and mentally.

Inquirer reported:

"Our team is both mentally and physically prepared, you can be sure of that," said national boxing head Manny Lopez, shortly before the opening of the Asian Olympic Qualifying tournament here.

Lopez, who got embroiled in a controversy after he ordered a protest-walkout of his fighters during the Southeast Asian Games in Nakhon Racthasima last month, said the two doctors have gone out of their way to push Filipino fighters to near-perfect form.

It is the first time this has been done for a national boxing team, and Lopez said he's certain it would bear fruit.

Manny Pacquiao Turned Down All the Speculation about the Fight against Marquez

Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao from Philippine is going to face Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15. However, ahead of the important bout, there was speculation on the air that Manny Pacquiao is not serious about the fight. However, after a serious practice sessions, Philboxing.com reported that he is fit enough and working hard for the fight. Ed De la Vega Philboxing.com was present at the practice session.

Inquirer reported:

“Today, with what we have observed, those concerns should be placed on hold,” reported Philboxing.com's Ed De la Vega, who was at the gym yesterday to chronicle what he described as the Pacman's first day in office.
“When Manny gets into serious training, he trains as if there is no tomorrow,” said trainer Freddie Roach, who was joined by a group of fans in their consensus that the boxing icon has not lost a beat.

Malaysian Boxers Eyeing on Beijing Olympics Games 2008

For the first time, Malaysia may have a boxer at the Olympics Games. Malaysian Amateur Boxing Federation (MABF) are planning to send four best boxers of the country to the Asian qualifier to win the ticket of Beijing Olympics Games 2008. Mohd Zamzai Azizi is expected to have the best chance to become the first boxer to play in Olympics Games.

The Star reported:

MABF secretary Maulud Othman said that they expect Mohd Zamzai to win the ticket from the Asian qualifying rounds, which will be held in Bangkok from Jan 24-Feb 3.

“It will be a huge boost to the sport in Malaysia if we can have a boxer in the Olympics. All he (Zamzai) needs to do is to qualify for the final,” said Maulud.

MABF are waiting for the approval from the National Sports Council (NSC) to enable their four national elite boxers, currently in training camp at the Keramat Sports Complex, to compete in the qualifiers.

Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye to Face Each Other on 8 March

A mouth watering fight is waiting for the boxing fans over the world as two cruiserweight champions- Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye are going to face each other at London's O2 Arena on 8 March 2008. Both of them have maintained sheer dominance over their opposition throughout their career. Maccarinelli’s 75 percent knockout rate goes all the way with Haye’s 75 percent rate of knocking out the oppositions. So, it is expected to be a hot match for the boxing fans to watch.

Telegraph reported:

"We're two boys who fight the same way - we like to take the other guys out," said Maccarinelli. "Everyone says it will be an early finish but if it isn't then it will be the 12 most brutal rounds seen in British boxing, and that's a fact. If I was a fan, this would be the fight I would want to see. You've got two fighters with the same style who will want to rip the other's head off.

Boxer Anthony Cacace to Take Part in the Irish Championship

Anthony Cacace is not a big name in the boxing ring. However, do not be surprised to see him make the headlines very soon. In fact, the Irish has already won the Ulster senior title in 2007 at the age of 17. Anthony Cacace is now preparing to take part in Irish championships this year and can be a surprise performer to win the title and ensure a place in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008. Coach Mickey Hawkins is also hopeful for his success.

Belfast Telegraph reported:

Cacace, who has moved from Oliver Plunkett to Holy Trinity, is certainly moving up a level but Hawkins is unconcerned.
Hawkins said: "Anthony has been working very well over the past six months and I feel that he is capable of handling whoever he faces. We're putting him in and we'll see just where he's at. Whoever he gets in the draw it's going to be his hardest fight to date."

Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins are Close to Sign the Fighting Deal

Boxing fans now can have a high five with the news out that undefeated Joe Calzaghe is going to face Bernard Hopkins in a light-heavyweight bout on April 12 this year. Promoter Frank Warren has indicated that the deal is very close to be signed. The Welshman Joe Calzaghe is one of the most dominant figure in the boxing world at this moment. Bernard Hopkins also has many successes in the boxing world. So, if the deal is signed then people will be able to watch another exciting match.

Guardian reported:

"Nothing can ever be definite until the contracts are signed," said Warren, "but the paperwork is with the lawyers, and it looks as though it will be done. It is a huge fight for both men, and it would give Joe the big American date that he has been looking for.

Paul Malignaggi Defends His Title Defeating Herman Ngoudjo

Canadian boxer Herman Ngoudjo has tasted only his second defeat in his career by American boxer Paul Malignaggi on Saturday. It was an International Boxing Federation light welterweight fight. With this victory, Paul Malignaggi has defended his title. Herman Ngoudjo has not yet been defeated in Canada but his record in USA is now 1-2. He played very well in the seventh round but could not show enough resistance in the last round.

AFP reported:

The 28-year-old Ngoudjo, of Montreal, Canada, suffered just the second loss of his career, falling to 16-2 overall.

Ngoudjo is a perfect 15-0 on home soil but is now 1-2 in three career bouts in the United States.

Making the first defence of the title since defeating Lovemore N'dou six months ago, Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs) began strong but was cut over his left eye in the fourth round at Bally's Hotel and Casino.

Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe will Meet Each Other in April

Bernard Hopkins is expected to meet Joe Calzaghe in April in a bout which is expected to be finalized by the next week. Both of them are famous boxers and widely known in the boxing world. The fight will be held in Las Vegas. The undisputed super-middleweight champion, Joe Calzaghe is considered as one of the best boxers in this weight level in the world. Bernard Hopkins earned the same feat in the light-heavyweight weight level.

Icwales reported:

Calzaghe, the undisputed super-middleweight king, is set to meet the man called “the Executioner” in Las Vegas in April, almost certainly at light-heavyweight for what could be the final assignment of his career.

Paul Chappell Retired from the Boxing Ring

Welsh boxer Paul Chappell has declared retirement from boxing ring as he has reached at 34, which is the age limit in amateur boxing. He led Wales several times in different competitions. After a successful run in the boxing ring for nine year, he initially retired from the ring at 21 because of doctor’s advice on his headache. However, he came back to boxing in October 2005 at the age of 32. However, his age could not affect his game and his impressive run attracted WABA national coach Tony Williams before his selection as captain to lead Welsh against Ulster.

In his career, Paul Chappell played 65 matches in which he won 48 times. Now, after his retirement, he is expected to be back in boxing as a coach. He has already received an offer to become the assistant coach of Tony Williams with the national team of Welsh and he is expected to receive the offer. Now, let us see if Paul Chappell becomes successful in coaching.

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