Topic: Boxing
Damar Robinson shines in international boxing debut despite narrow split decision
Caymanian boxer, Damar Robinson, came up short of a victory during his international debut at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand.
Cayman boxer Christopher Hurlston earns fifth professional win
The Southpaw Series One transformed The Grand Old House into an unforgettable night of boxing filled with Caymanian and international fighters – both amateur and professional.
Hurlston announces first local pro fight against Colombian opponent
Before his move back to Cayman, Christopher Hurlston has officially announced the opponent he will face for his first bout on local soil as a professional heavyweight boxer.
Hurlston set to move professional boxing career back to Cayman
Caymanian heavyweight boxer Christopher Hurlston, 24, will officially move his base of operations back to local soil in the coming weeks.
Cayman amateur boxers dominate at ‘Clash of 3 Fight Night’
Cayman’s amateur boxers delivered a stellar performance on home turf at the "Clash of 3 Fight Night" held on 22 Nov. at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gymnasium.
Caymanian boxer Christopher Hurlston punches his way to fourth pro win
Caymanian boxing talent, Christopher Hurlston, 24, has scored another victory abroad, defeating German boxer Vincenzo Anzalone by technical knockout in the heavyweight professional division in Madrid, Spain.
Cayman boxer, after troubling school days, emerges a victor in the ring
Cayman boxer Briana Kerr, 24, recently made a triumphant international debut, transforming her painful experience of being bullied in school into a successful, official start to her boxing career.
Christopher Hurlston TKOs Georgian boxer in Germany
Heavy-hitter Christopher Hurlston delivered another impressive beatdown over the weekend to secure a technical knockout over veteran Georgian boxer Ramazi Gogichashvili.
Caymanian boxer Christopher Hurlston successful in professional debut
For the first time since 2019, the Cayman Islands has an active professional Caymanian fighter in Christopher Hurlston, who debuted on Saturday, 15 March.
Caymanian boxers set for Florida fights
With national pride, four Caymanian boxers will touch down in Orlando, Florida, for an in-house fight night hosted by Hayemaker Promotions.
Eccleston seeking to notch second pro win
Jaden Eccleston, the boxing pride of both Cayman and Jamaica, is locked and loaded for his second professional fight after his successful debut in November.
Caymanian boxing legend gets Hall of Fame nod
Caymanian boxing legend Charles 'Killa' Whittaker will be inducted into the prestigious Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the organisers announced on Saturday, 4 Jan., in Fort Myers.
Jangra punches his way into history books at Clash in Cayman
Fans were treated to an epic night at the second ‘Clash in Cayman’ where boxers stepped into the ring and delivered exciting fights, some of which included knockouts by both the professionals and amateurs on the card.
Championship boxers ready for ‘big, explosive’ fights at Clash in Cayman II
The ‘Clash in Cayman’ sequel goes down this Saturday with three titles up for grabs with the boxers promising all-out action for fight fans.
Boxer Christopher Hurlston to turn pro
Arguably one of Cayman’s best amateur boxers to step in the ring, Christopher Hurlston will now take his fighting career to the next level following his decision to join the professional ranks of the sport.
Hurlston ready to punch his ticket to England boxing nationals
With a short time to prepare, Caymanian boxer Christopher Hurlston still managed to earn a stoppage win over Arlen Smith on Saturday, 14 Sept., at the Yorkshire Novice Championships.
California dreaming: Cayman’s early contenders for 2028 Olympics
The talent pool for sports within the Cayman Islands is deep and wide, with many, across several disciplines, having the potential to compete on the world stage and, by extension, the Olympic Games in four years’ time, set for Los Angeles in 2028.
Caymanian boxers’ hopes of 2028 Olympics could take a hit
Boxers in the Cayman Islands with dreams of going to the Olympics in four years, question if that is even possible amid the controversy surrounding the International Boxing Association and the International Olympic Committee.
Boxing family predicts professional path for youngest son
Philmore Barnett, long-time Cayman boxing official, earlier this month introduced fight fans to the youngest of his offspring; while all his sons have stepped into the ring, his last-born could be the one to take the family's love of boxing to the world stage.
Bajan boxers bring the fight to Cayman
An epic night of boxing unfolded during Saturday’s Elite Fight Night 6, when Cayman took on fighters from Barbados in the ring under the bright lights at Bevvy.
Roy Jones Jr. negotiating ‘two-year plan’ to elevate Cayman boxing
Boxers in the Cayman Islands could potentially have the former multi-divisional world champion Roy Jones Jr. coaching them straight to superstardom, should the powers that be make it 'worthwhile' for him.
Ben Vagniez taking boxing career fight by fight
A journey that started with the aim of getting fit, turned into an amateur boxing career for Ben Vagniez, now undefeated at 3-0, who is still buzzing after his first-round knockout victory at the most recent fight night.
Boxer Chris Hurlston fights back-to-back weekends
After fighting during the Hvidovre Box Cup tournament, in Denmark, Caymanian heavyweight boxer Christopher Hurlston was back in the ring six days later in Nottingham, England, against the undefeated prospect Wisdom Oviawe.
Fight fans treated to classic night of boxing
All the talk leading up to the first-ever ‘Steven Ross Memorial Boxing Show’ was settled in the ring Saturday night, as Cayman fighters threw down in bouts with bragging rights implications, while others defended home soil against boxers from the Bahamas.
Hurlston wins silver at Denmark boxing tournament
Rising Caymanian heavyweight boxer Christopher Hurlston continued to improve, taking silver at the Hvidovre Box Cup tournament, in Denmark.
Local boxers set for weekend fight night show
More than 10 Cayman boxers will put their training to the test at the ‘Steven Ross Memorial Boxing Show’ set for Saturday, 23 March, at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gymnasium.
Christopher Hurlston punches his way to monumental title win
Amateur boxer Christopher Hurlston has won the Yorkshire Novice title, making him the first Caymanian in history to ever hold the belt.
His victory also...
Geno Brown hopes for more competition in the new year
After successfully returning to the ring last month, Caymanian amateur boxer Geno Brown is hoping to remain active for the 2024 season.
‘Clash in Cayman’ sequel could come in 2024
Champions were crowned, knockouts were delivered and tickets sold out at the 'Clash in Cayman' - a success that has left the organisers wanting more.
‘Dynamite’ Derbyshire delivers knockout performance in ‘Clash in Cayman’
Christmas came early for Craig Derbyshire after stopping defending champion Matt Windle to win the Commonwealth light flyweight title in the main event at 'Clash in Cayman' - the biggest boxing bout held on the islands in recent times.
Matt Windle focusing on ‘Clash in Cayman’ title defence
While it’s his first visit to Grand Cayman, boxing champion Matt Windle has put all sightseeing on the backburner, remaining laser focused for his main event clash on Friday, 8 Dec.
Confident Cayman boxer looks to shine at Friday’s fight night
The always confident Cayman amateur boxer Jaden Eccleston says he is looking forward to his scheduled bout with Bahamian Milano Knowles which is fewer than 72 hours away, at the 'Clash in Cayman' fight night.
Jamaica’s boxing coach: ‘We are coming to steal the show’
The boxing rivalry between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica will heat up this Friday, 8 Dec., at the ‘Clash in Cayman’ extravaganza, where a pair of local amateurs will throw down at the Lions Centre against two Jamaicans looking to upset the home crowd.
Alec Lopez finishes opponent ahead of ‘Clash in Cayman’ bout
Caymanian amateur boxer Alec 'fearless' Lopez squeezed in a fight just two weeks before his scheduled bout against Jahmari Fraser at the ‘Clash in Cayman’ extravaganza on 8 Dec., at the Lions Centre.
‘Historic’ boxing extravaganza set for December
After 31 months without a single fight night on Island, several local boxers can now look forward to entering the ring this December for the ‘Clash in Cayman’ extravaganza.
Boxer Hurlston extends undefeated streak to five
The ‘345 Viking’ Christopher Hurlston, undaunted by his busy fighting schedule, cruised to a unanimous victory over a former amateur champion on Saturday.
Jaden Eccleston wins bout by KO en route to PanAms
A straight right hand by Cayman boxer Jaden Eccleston put Roberto Williams on the canvas in the very first round – serving as the final moment to the fight on Saturday, 7 Oct.
Hurlston steps in on short notice and outboxes opponent
Staying active in the ring, all while remaining undefeated, amateur boxer Christopher Hurlston continues to build on his reputation.
Boxer Hurlston improves to 3-0 in the UK
Caymanian amateur boxer Christopher Hurlston, fighting in the UK, remains undefeated through three matches in the last five months, at each bout battering his opponents to unanimous decision victories.
Hurlston remains undefeated in second boxing bout
After picking up his first amateur win last month, Caymanian boxer Christopher Hurlston returned to the ring on Saturday, 6 May, for another in-house show in England.
Free boxing lessons for young hopefuls
Combat enthusiast Kendall Ebanks is opening his doors at the Performance Lab to young Caymanians who want to try their hand at the sport of boxing.
Alec ‘The Fearless’ Lopez wins boxing match in Bahamas
Boxer Alec Lopez lived up to his potential at a tournament in the Bahamas this past weekend, thanks to his fast hands and slick footwork.
Cayman boxers pick up wins overseas
A pair of local boxers recently entered the ring overseas, picking up wins at their respective competitions.
‘Fearless’ fighter Alec Lopez ready to take on the world
Among the many boxing hopefuls coming through the local ranks, Caymanian Alec Lopez has distinguished himself as an athlete who could punch his ticket into the mainstream of the sport.
Angel loses decision at boxing championships in Turkey
Caymanian amateur boxer Hepseba Angel lost a unanimous decision to Khadichabonu Abdullaeva of Uzbekistan during their opening match at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships.
Kids receive self-defence training
Several kids received self-defence training on Saturday, 19 March, from The Performance Lab.
Angel eliminated from boxing tournament in Bulgaria
Amateur boxer Hepseba Angel’s hopes of punching her ticket to the quarterfinals of the Strandja 73rd Boxing Tournament were knocked down Tuesday, 22 Feb., courtesy of Russia’s Ivanova Anna.
Barnes prepares for boxing camp in Ireland
Cayman’s national amateur boxer Brandy Barnes will be spending five weeks in Ireland, training under Cayman Islands’ Boxing Association development manager Liam Brereton.
Busy schedule ahead for Cayman’s female boxers
Since arriving in May as the Cayman Islands’ Boxing Association development manager, Liam Brereton has been focussing on improving the skills of local boxers,...
Cayman’s boxers return to action
Young boxers put on a show for a full house at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gym Saturday night for ‘Fight Night, The Return’.
It...
ICYMI: Cayman boxers return to ring
Kelroy Jaindoo earned the split-decision win over Lyndon Waite in the main event of Saturday's 10-bout The Return fight night at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gym. The event was meant to give Cayman's amateurs a chance to get in the ring for the first time or return to the ring for the first time in more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boxing comeback set for this weekend
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association will host its first fight night since the last local competition in February 2020.
Coach Trumpet stays positive in dire times
While the coronavirus pandemic triggers fear and uncertainty in millions of people around the world, Cayman Islands head boxing coach Floyd Trumpet has found...
Boxers pack a punch in year’s first bouts
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association’s first fight night of 2020 punched into action Saturday night at a packed D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gym. The...
Local boxing hooks into action this weekend
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association will host its first local competitive fight night on Saturday at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gym. Boxers from...
Tank claims vacant lightweight title
On Saturday night, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, undefeated rising star Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (23-0, 22 KO’s) knocked out former unified...
Anthony Joshua reclaims boxing crowns
England’s boxing star Anthony Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Saturday night in Saudi Arabia to reclaim the WBA, IBF and WBO titles he lost by...
Cayman boxers look for gold at Caribbean Championships
Five Cayman Islands boxers left Wednesday morning to compete at the Caribbean Boxing Championships, in Trinidad and Tobago. The event is an annual regional...
Cayman fighters split bill with Trinidad
A crowd of about 200 people cheered on a group of Cayman fighters at the first international boxing event to be held in the country in two years Saturday night at the D. Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gymnasium.
Cayman fighters to face off against Trinidad and Tobago
Six fighters from the Cayman Islands National Amateur Boxing team will go up against some of Trinidad and Tobago’s best Saturday night in the first international boxing event in Cayman in two years.
Barnes stopped in opening bout of Pan Am qualifiers
Cayman boxer Brandy ‘Bee’ Barnes lost her opening bout of the Pan American Games qualifying event Thursday, with the referee stopping the fight in the second round of her fight versus Dominican Republic boxer Miguelina Hernandez.
Cayman boxer Barnes set to compete in Nicaragua
After winning a gold medal in Copenhagen last month, boxer Brandy ‘Bee’ Barnes is in Nicaragua to compete in a Pan American Games qualifying event.
Boxing gym gets an upgrade
Boxing in the Cayman Islands has received a boost with a series of upgrades to the Cayman Islands Boxing Association’s national training facility.
Cayman’s Brandy Barnes meets her match in India
Cayman’s Brandy Barnes attended the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Delhi, India, this month as part of her development plan toward qualification for the 2020 Olympics.
‘Bee’ Barnes to compete in world boxing challenge
Cayman’s finest, Brandy “Bee” Barnes, is set to take on some of the world’s best female amateur boxers from Nov. 15-24 at the AIBA Women’s World Championships in New Delhi, India.
Bodden Town boxing gym plan shelved
Plans for a Bodden Town boxing gym, announced amid significant publicity during the visit of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao last year, have been quietly shelved.
Former boxing champ Bowe to work with Cayman fighters
Former heavyweight boxing champion and Hall of Famer Riddick Bowe will work with young Caymanian fighters during a visit to the island this month.
Dariel Ebanks wins gold in Caribbean Championships
Three boxers from Cayman represented the islands in top fashion last week, with victories at the Caribbean Championships in Barbados.
Bruce Lee Coulson wins welterweight title in US match
Bruce Lee Coulson left Cayman with high aspirations and came back a champ. With four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield watching, Coulson earned a unanimous points decision over Alabama’s Earvin Ruffin at the 2016 Sugar Bert Title Belt National Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, on Nov. 21.
Boxing legend Pacquiao coming to Cayman
Manny Pacquiao, the boxing legend, politician and most famous man in the Philippines, is coming to the Cayman Islands in January to host the Island Rumble boxing event.
October ‘fight night’ to feature Cayman female boxer
October’s Lion Centre “fight night” will feature female boxer 16-year-old Chambria Dalhouse in her first international bout against her London counterpart on the main bill.
Alan Ebanks reflects on meeting with Ali
There has been a lot said about the late Muhammad Ali. Fans can recite the facts, quote many statistics and tell you lots of life history. However, East End resident Alan Ebanks has a personal connection to the boxing great, whose recent death had him musing on some very special aspects of Ali’s life.
