22.10.07 - Eric R. Sloan: While still unofficial, word on the street is that Kelly Pavlik will make his first middleweight title defense against Irelands John Duddy in January. If so, then we already have a breath of fresh air in the division with a champion willing to take on a ranked middleweight opponent. Frankly, we havent had such for a long time. This isnt to say that Jermain Taylor mismanaged his reign at the top, well okay maybe a little, but there arent that many good marquee more…
By David Janke: On Saturday night at Hunky Dorys in Dublin, Irish middleweight John Duddy defeated Prince Arron from Manchester in two short rounds. Duddys promoter, Eddie McLaughlin, expressed hope that Pavlik-Duddy will come together in January or February, but confirmed that it hinges on Jermain Taylors decision whether or not to exercise his rematch clause with Kelly Pavlik. (The rematch is to take place above the middleweight limit of 160 at a catch weight of 166; Taylors decision more…
Derryman Duddy will fight in Belfast on 8 December Derry middleweight John Duddy is to fight at the King’s Hall for the first time in what could be a final warm-up for a shot at the WBC crown next March. Duddy is also due to face Uruguayan Noe Tulio Gonzalez Alcoba at the National Stadium in Dublin on 20 October. But the planned fight in Belfast on 8 December will a big one for Duddy. “It will be great for John to get boxing in the King’s Hall. I’m sure the public are eager to see more…
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10.08.07 - By Dan Fitz-Simons: Much to the disappointment of his U.S. fans, middleweight contender John Duddy will fight his next three bouts in Ireland and Continental Europe. Duddys handler, Eddie McLoughlin, says that Johns next fight will take place in Belfast in early October, as soon as the cut he received from a head butt in the Furlan fight heals. The Kings Hall in Belfast is only a short bus ride from the Derry Destroyers home town, and the match is expected to pack the arena more…
NEW YORK CITY (July 30, 2007) Prodigal son John Duddy triumphantly returned to the Emerald Isle for his first pro boxing fight there, stopping Alessio Furlan (19-9-5) in the 10th round of their July 14th bout, picked-up a few stitches in the process, and showed improvement working with his new head trainer, Don Turner. Derry City, Northern Ireland-native Duddy (21-0, 16 KOs), now fighting out of Queens (NY), also continued his mission to become only the third Irish-born middleweight to more…
13.07.07 - Quotes - John Duddy: “Im hoping people are going to see a lot of power and speed and my fights usually have plenty of blood, sweat and tears as well but hopefully not my blood or my tears. I think outside the ring the atmosphere will be pretty hot and Im sure the crowd will enjoy it but it will be pretty hot inside the ring as well and Im looking forward to a great victory.” “I don’t make forecasts, that’s for weather men. I never plan to go in for an early finish but if the more…
NEW YORK (July 9, 2007) The Homecoming, featuring unbeaten middleweight sensation Irelands John Duddy, will be broadcast live Saturday (July 14) in the United States on cable pay-per-view starting at 5:00 PM/ET, 2:00 PM/PT from Dublin, Ireland..
The Duddy PPV event, produced by RTE and distributed by Integrated Sports, will be available via iN Demand and TVN for a suggested retail price of only $19.95. The Homecoming will also be available via Closed Circuit throughout the more…
The Italian Alessio Furlan is talking the talk ahead of his middleweight clash with John Duddy on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on July 14th. After 20 fights Stateside Duddy returns home for his first pro fight on Irish soil as he looks to press his claims for a shot at the European title..
Standing in the opposite corner will be Furlan a tough, seasoned pro who recently lasted into the 12th and final round with current European Champion, Sebastian more…
Irish boxer John "The Derry Destroyer" Duddy is set for a return to Ireland and a fight in the National Stadium, Dublin. A sensation in the states, this fight on July 14th will allow Irish fans to see him in action. His opponent has yet to be named.
The Derry Destroyer John Duddy returns home this summer to show Irish fight fans just what theyve been missing during his impressive four year stint in the Big Apple. Duddy will return to the National Stadium, Dublin the scene of many of his amateur triumphs, on Saturday, 14th of July in his first ever professional fight in Ireland. Billed as The Homecoming the event will be promoted by Brian Peters Promotions in association with Irish Ropes..
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I know you all must be starting to think that I'm a real Fuddy Duddy. If you aren't thinking that, you might be after reading this. Either that or wondering why in the heck I even had children ... as it seems as though all I do is complain about...
