Topic: Boxing
Touched by greatness
As a young amateur boxer who had grown up training with a punching bag made from coconut sacks filled with sand and hung from a Logwood tree, Denward Ebanks remembers better than most the glamour of Muhammad Ali’s visit to the Cayman Islands.
My moments with ‘The Greatest’
When I saw on TV the news of the passing of Muhammad Ali, two overwhelming emotions engulfed me: sadness and relief.
Spectacular kickboxing action at Rumble on the Rock
The Cayman Fight Factory relocated its ring to the dance floor of the popular club on West Bay Road, staging a six-fight card of kickboxing bouts in front of a sold-out crowd.
Christmas at Belford
Bodden Towners enjoyed a festive Christmas party at the Belford Estates Community Emergency Response Team annual family fun day.
Rotary hosts seniors at Boxing Day lunch
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman hosted nearly 400 senior citizens at its annual Boxing Day lunch on Saturday at the First Baptist Church Hall.
Workin' around the Christmas tree: For many, Christmas is just another day at work
Not everyone in the Cayman Islands gets the day off to enjoy the festivities on Christmas; many will be working.
Christmas without the cooking
Overview of Christmas brunch and dinner options.
2016 public holidays announced
The government on Tuesday confirmed the dates of the public holidays for 2016.
Movies at Regal Camana Bay this month
The much anticipated Star Wars sequel will be showing at Regal Camana Bay this December.
Christmas schedule: merry seasonal events
The schedule of festive events is packed and varied, with something for everyone.
Sports journalist's exhibit benefits HospiceCare
Sports photographer and journalist, Ron Shillingford, will be selling his images at an exhibition in Chelsea's Bar this Monday to raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
Bebarfald came here just to dive
Triathlon may be a mainstream sport now, as witnessed by the hundreds involved in last week’s annual staging of the Cayman Islands event at Public Beach, but years ago it was a tiny affair in Cayman Kai.
Fight Night II will host Londoners
Amateur boxing in the Cayman Islands is in good shape judging by Saturday night’s show, which showcased the talent of many local fighters – and the next one is already lined up for next year.
Suckoo topples policeman Peart
Not every boxing show can boast a politician fighting a senior policeman, but that fight was one of the best of many entertaining bouts at the Lions Centre on Saturday night.
‘Punchlines’: Slugger Alva Suckoo vs. Brawling ‘Bobby’ Peart
With pugilistic skills that might serve him well on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, slugger Alva Suckoo, MLA from Bodden Town, will be battling it out with policeman Michael “Bobby” Peart (better known to fight fans as “Bobby the Brawler”) Saturday night at the Lions Center.
Ebanks faces Trinidad's best
International amateur boxing is headlined by teenage sensation Hopkin Ebanks at the Lions Centre this weekend.
Ebanks faces world's best; ranking reaches No. 52
Cayman’s finest amateur boxer, Tafari Ebanks, is in Qatar with his coach Norman Wilson to compete in the world championships, which start in Doha on Monday.
Morris wants a total revamp
Cayman’s national cricket team performed so badly at the ICC World Cricket League Division 6 tournament in England two weeks ago that a revamp of the system is an absolute necessity, according to the team’s spin bowler Alessandro Morris.
Silver for young Caymanian track star in Samoa
Teenage runner Jamal Walton has set his sights on future Olympic glory after winning a silver medal for the Cayman Islands at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
Ebanks has power to get medal
Boxer Hopkin Ebanks has arrived in Samoa after an exhausting two-day journey and will compete in the Youth Commonwealth Games there.
Hew has sights on Olympic glory
Lauren Hew is one of the most promising young swimmers in the Cayman Islands, which is why she was selected for the national team competing at the Samoa 2015 V Commonwealth Youth Games next week.
Lewison's adviser recommends a move to Florida
Peter “Lightning” Lewison is considering a move to the United States after his setback loss to Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson on Saturday night.
Lightning is struck out in six
Peter “Lightning” Lewison took a big step up in his quality of opponent, but the gamble backfired as he was technically knocked out near the end of the six-round bout on Saturday night.
Lightning has the power to put Wilson's lights out
Peter “Lightning” Lewison is primed for his biggest test to date and is even more confident now that he has met his opponent face to face.
Lightning must strike early
Peter “Lightning” Lewison had better be ready to strike often and very hard in his next fight this weekend, otherwise it could be calamitous for his career.
Boxer Hopkin Ebanks prepares for Youth Commonwealth Games
Boxer Hopkin Ebanks is in training in Miami at an intensive camp preparing for his first international competition, the Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa next month.
2016 public holiday dates announced
The official dates of public holidays for 2016 have been confirmed by the deputy governor’s office.
Youth stars set for Samoa Games
The Cayman Islands national team competing at the Samoa 2015 V Commonwealth Youth Games has been announced by the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association.
K-Fit stages MMA training seminars
One of the most accomplished martial arts exponents in New York will be conducting two seminars at the recently opened tae kwon do gym in George Town this Saturday.
Mayweather keeps all in suspense
Floyd “Money” Mayweather is keeping everyone on edge by not confirming who he will fight on Sept. 12.
Garcia gets heavy
Danny Garcia has the sort of concussive power and all-out action that makes him a promoter’s dream.
Rousey seethes over Correia slur
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey returns to action at UFC 190 in Brazil this weekend in what looks like an extremely easy fight for the bantamweight champ
Livingston to visit Thailand gyms
Jesse Livingston is a Muay Thai instructor and Team Cayman Fight Factory coach and over the weekend he headed for a month’s training in Thailand in the country that founded the combat sport.
Bradley's in line for Money shot
Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley could be Floyd “Money” Mayweather’s next opponent, mainly because he fits all the criteria.
Ebanks focuses on Flashy double
The Island Games commence in Jersey next week and had there been a boxing competition Kendall Ebanks would have entered.
Injured Wilder set for quick return
Big-time boxing is evolving nicely after the tedious reign of Floyd “Money” Mayweather draws to a close. Heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder confirmed that on Saturday.
Cotto epic with Alvarez next
Miguel Cotto is lined up for what promises to be one of the greatest boxing matches in modern times, against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez later this year.
Khan doesn't deserve 'Money'
Amir Khan has for years pleaded with Floyd “Money” Mayweather for a fight and now the way is clear for that to happen in September.
Fight scene still packs a punch
Combat sports is in fine fettle, thankfully, despite the disappointment of the recent ‘Fight of the Century’.
'Summer Heat' fundraiser aims to boost support for Hopkins
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association hosts another boxing event in to raise funding to send teenager Hopkins Ebanks to the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in September.
Upcoming premiere: Premier vs. Premier
Unlike the recent Mayweather-Pacquiao boxing match, the political pugilism between McKeeva Bush and Alden McLaughlin promises to live up to its top billing.
Turtle-shaped ice rink planned to help revitalize George Town
An ice-stadium with a roof made entirely of solar panels in the shape of a turtle shell is being backed by government as the first key project in the planned revitalization of George Town.
'Treasure' likes 'Money'
Floyd “Money” Mayweather’s persona is that of a foul-mouthed show-off, obsessed with flaunting his wealth and belittling opponents.
UFC throws up two more stars
One of the many reasons why the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to flourish is that new champions enliven the scene and keep it vibrant - unlike boxing where gnarled, ageing champs reign for ever just by ducking the best and cherry picking their opponents.
Cousins are pleased as punch as funds will help development
Cayman’s amateur boxers staged a rare show at the Dalmain Ebanks Gymnasium and two pugilists from the same family will primarily benefit from the proceeds.
Latest bouts were punch perfect
Amateur boxing made a welcome return after a long absence at the Dalmain Ebanks gym on Saturday - and it was well worth making the effort to be at the afternoon show.
Ebanks will 'tri' his best to boost Olympic time
Boxing ace Kendall Ebanks aims to improve his triathlon time this weekend in the Olympic distance at the South Beach triathlon in Miami.
Ebanks aims for Pan Am Games
World class amateur boxer Tafari Ebanks and his coach Norman Wilson are in Florida training for the Pan Am qualifiers in May.
Ebanks is set for Connolly clash
Boxer Kendall Ebanks has varied his sporting interests in the past year, becoming a personal trainer and seriously going into triathlon training, which he feels will ultimately help his noble arts skills.
Hill got sports bug from father
Nikolai “Bruiser” Hill enjoys juggling his life around watching, playing and coaching sport.
Seymour wants camps for champs
Tracey Seymour loves the sports environment so much that she is rarely doing anything but in her spare time.
She plays flag football and rugby and used to be an international amateur boxer.
Haymon's TV deal packs a punch
Boxing’s demise in recent decades is partly because it disappeared off terrestrial TV, but now it has a new format and fans of the sport are hopeful that its popularity will be restored to its heyday of the 80s.
Mayweather's ego is greater than his record
Floyd “Money” Mayweather has for years insisted he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, insisting he is the most gifted pugilist since Sugar Ray Leonard, no less.
Fight Factory rising out of unity
The local mixed martial arts community is a small but tight one and most regular practitioners can be found at the innovative Cayman Fight Factory.
New era promises to pack a punch
Boxing’s dramatic decrease in popularity has seen it go from one of the most high profile sports during the golden eras of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard and their equally talented rivals to it generating virtually no interest outside of hardcore fans even for world title fights.
Wilder can add heavy glitter
The American boxing heavyweight scene has been dire for so long that for the past decade there was a dearth of an emerging superstar to rejuvenate the division.
Storm intend to blow Iguanas away, try to stay on top
The Dart Alex Alexander Memorial Trophy competition returns at the South Sound ground on Saturday.
Golovkin can resurrect interest
The amazingly efficient middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin keeps finishing bouts early. Maybe he'll finally get on pay-per-view in 2015.
West Bay couple celebrates 65 years together
Ewart and Edith celebrated 65 years of marriage on Dec. 27 with family and friends.
Good news, good move, at Owen Roberts
Although it will arrive a little late for Christmas, the best gift travelers to the Cayman Islands may receive is the temporary extension to Owen Roberts International Airport.
Locals can dash through sand to burn Christmas calories
Cayman’s running scene is ready for a festive jaunt.
Boxer jailed for driving while disqualified
Professional boxer Peter "Lightning" Lewison was sentenced this week to 10 weeks' imprisonment for driving while disqualified.
Crawford has world of options
Terence “Bud” Crawford short listed himself for title of Fighter of the Year with another superlative performance and could well be pound-for-pound king within a couple of years.
Crawford can redeem Sweet Science
Boxing desperately needs an uplift after recent dull fights involving the sport’s leading names – and that looks guaranteed this weekend.
Pacquiao must look beyond Money
Manny Pacquiao would love to fight Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. in his next bout but the brash champ is still being evasive to committing to the only contest that sports fans are baying for.
Great start for Veracruz Games
Local athletes started their Mexican sojourn with great fanfare.
Regional chief feels Veracruz Games will serve us well
As the Cayman Islands prepare for Mexican opposition, volleyball’s regional head is placing great importance on the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games.
Cayman assembles Veracruz team
The Cayman Islands hopes to showcase sporting talent in Mexico this week.
Ebanks is glad he fought through Miami test
Kendall Ebanks is preparing for his first Cayman Islands Triathlon next month and says his preparations are spot on.
Walters thrills Jamaicans again
Jamaica has a new boxing hero to lift their spirits in Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters who scored the biggest win of his career in dramatic fashion on Saturday.
New season stirs Olympic hope
The women’s national rugby 7s team has trained hard for the new season which commences this Saturday.
Canelo jumps to HBO
Canelo moves to HBO.
