Tag: Boxing

Steve Gago to channel Timorese ‘strength’ in WBC title showdown

Steve Gago to channel Timorese ‘strength’ in WBC title showdown

Maria remembers the day well. Although the specific details of it aren’t clear, the minutia isn’t important. What matters is the event that a then nine or ten year old girl saw, a harrowing occasion that struck fear into everyone within her immediate circle.

Living on Timor in the early years of her life, Maria bore witness to Indonesian troops invading the island in the 1970s. At this time, a child was forced to grow up fast, experiencing a rapid transition to adolescence marked by significant changes.

With war came the need to escape danger and the family’s forced migration to the other side of the world and back, while cruel, helped to build a resolute character.

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From sparring partner to main eventer: Tae Kyun Kim ‘very keen’ on Australian boxing test

From sparring partner to main eventer: Tae Kyun Kim ‘very keen’ on Australian boxing test

As a thunderous left hand from Tae Kyun Kim (9-1-1, 8 KOs) connected with the jaw of Isaias Sette (2-3-1, 1 KO) to close their bout in early March, onlookers were left stunned at the scene playing out before them.

Not only had they just witnessed a leading candidate for Australia’s knockout of the year, but a substantial betting upset as well. Sette, a fighter known for his willingness to welcome a slugfest, had just been out-gunned by his Korean foe.

Long-time manager, promoter and trainer Brendon Smith was not-so shocked, however.

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