Tag Archives: Guillermo Rigondeaux
Willie Sticking to the Plan
We have a plan and were sticking to it was the clear message from former European and Prizefighter champion Willie Casey today as it became clear he would not be a last minute replacement for Kiko Martinez who this week … Continue reading
Dean and Levan’s Belfast Dust-up
With so many one-sided international contests making up the undercard of Irish fighting events, those lucky enough to be in attendance last week at the Gleann boxing club in Belfast got an extra sized serving of what’s to frequently omitted … Continue reading
Big Bangs Euro Intent
Willie ‘Big Bang’ Casey has vowed to become European Super Bantamweight champion in 2012, but will not be looking beyond his September 3rd fight against tough French man Daniel Kodjo. The former European and Prizefighter champion’s career has received a … Continue reading
Rigondeaux targets Ramos
CORK, Ireland (July 11, 2011) – No sooner had new World Boxing Association (“WBA”) Super Bantamweight Champion Rico “Suavecito” Ramos had his arm raised victoriously after his seventh-round knockout of defending champion Akishumni Shimoda last Saturday night in Atlantic City, … Continue reading
Hyde’s Big Bang
Greenjab.ie has just received word that former European Champion and World title challenger Willie “Big Bang” Casey has signed on the dotted line with Cork based Promoter Gary Hyde and will make his return to the ring in Limerick on … Continue reading
Boxing Recession gets Hyde-ing
Cork based boxing impresario Gary Hyde heads into a hectic six months of pugilistic activity as Team Nowhere2hyde undertakes challenges of both international and domestic nature that will include an Irish offering. With Irish boxing fans having finally come to … Continue reading
Big Bang Rigo-ed
At approximately 10.35pm on Saturday night at Dublin’s Citywest Convention centre the left hand of WBA interim Super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux 7-0 (KO5) found target to the mid-section of challenger Willie Casey 11-0 (KO7) bringing a suffocating conclusion to … Continue reading
Dolphil World Title Fight Programme
It is difficult to believe that a conversation between two friends in a pub in Cork less then three years ago was the catalyst that has us gathered here tonight at the Citywest Convention Centre in anticipation for what could … Continue reading
Rigo’s Limerick No Show
The first face to face summit between World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and his Irish challenger Willie Casey planned for the Parkway Shopping Centre in Limerick today was scuppered by a no show from Rigondeaux. The Cuban was due in Ireland … Continue reading
Willie gearing up for the challenge
After a brief period at home with his wife and children following his European title success, Willie ‘Big Bang’ Casey returns to camp this Monday in preparation for his World Title fight with Cuban sensation Guillermo ‘El Chacal’ Rigondeaux. For … Continue reading
