Maltese Invasion - Boxers Martin, Borg, Vella, Borg and Schembri Prepare for Upcoming June 27th Fights At London Gym

Maltese boxers, Steve Martin, Tyrone Borg, Mario Borg, Richard Vella and Christian Schembri, along with team members Charlot Colleiro and Thomas Camilleri, made the journey from the idyllic Islands of Malta to the world famous TRAD TKO Gym in London, in order to prepare for their upcoming fights on the Demis Tonna Prizeboxing Promotions ROCK SOLID event, which takes place at the Naxxar Trade Fair Grounds in Malta on Friday, June 27^th.

The boxers made the trip to London for some extra preparations and sparring, under the watchful eyes of TRAD TKO coach Barry Smith, so no surprise that within hours of arriving in the UK that they were already in action at the famous East London fight factory.

WBUv International Champion ‘Super’ Steve Martin, who will be challenging Ivans Livickis for the World Boxing Foundation International Light Welterweight title on June 27^th, was one of the first in the ring, where he enjoyed some serious sparring from Deon Reid.

Tyrone ‘El Terrible’ Borg also got a good few rounds in with aspiring pro David Gallagher as he prepared for his fifth professional outing against Zoltan Szepcsik.

The semi-pro boxers also got some good ring action in on their first day, Richard ‘The Viper’ Vella, who has a huge domestic showdown with Clayton ‘The Punisher’ Vella on the 27^th June, got a few rounds under his belt against RJ Douglas.

Mario Borg and Christian Schembri each got a good few rounds in, against a mix of local boxers.

Following his sparring Steve Martin spoke briefly about his upcoming fight as well as the trip to London to train with Barry Smith.

“I’m not defending my title this time as my promoter came up with the idea to fight for the WBF title, I never say no to a fight so am very happy with this.

Yeah, we love it here, the TRAD TKO is the best gym in the UK.

This time I come with some of the boys, it’ll be good experience for them.

We arrived in the UK at half ten, then went to our hotel and then straight to the gym, we got here about one o’clock and was sparring by half past.

The Viper (Richard Vella) he was really good today, we’re confident he will win his fight against Clayton (Vella).

The Christian (Schembri) is going to spar soon and the boys are looking good too.

Thanks to Barry (Smith), Johnny (Gym partner Johnny Eames) and Rio (Gym partner and Malta Boxing Commission Vice President Gianluca Di Caro) for making us so welcome.”

Tickets, for the Demis Tonna Prizeboxing Promotions ‘ROCK SOLID’ event, which takes place at the Naxxar Trade Fair Grounds in Malta, on Friday, June 27^th are available by calling 99291720 or 99672300

www.tkoboxinggym.com

Malta Boxing Commission 2014 Awards

The Malta Boxing Commission today announced the winners of the 2^nd Annual National Boxing Awards, held at the Dolmen Hotel & Spa, Bugibba. The winners were honoured in a black tie evening ceremony hosted by Sandro Micallef sports presenter.

Mrs. Malta, Elaine Hun welcomed nominees and attendees to the ceremony. She was joined on stage to present the awards certificates alongside Marc James, General Secretary of the Malta Boxing Commission and Founder of the National Boxing Awards (NBA) as well as representatives from major sponsors. Now in the 2^nd year, the National Boxing Awards showcased an outstanding level of innovation and creativity across a diverse and growing sport.

 “With more than 15 high caliber entries this year, the competition was stronger than ever and it is a significant achievement to have been honoured. The NBA would like to warmly congratulate all winners. The ceremony of awards recognises all those who continue to bring boxing into a bright future. We aim that next year’s awards will be honoured in a live televised presentation” Stated Marc James.

Highlights of the awards were:

· Contest of the year Award – Richard Vella V Dino Shields

· Sportsmanship Award – Mike Carter

· Boxer of the Year Award – Steve Martin

· Life Time Achievement Award – Bertu Camilleri

· Pound 4 Pound Award – Tyrone Borg

· Promotion of the Year – Demis & Doulton Tonna

· MBC Special Award – Martin Fenech

· MBC Order of Merit Award – Manny Mohammed

The full list of winners and further information for the 2014 National Boxing Awards is available on the internet by visiting:  MaltaBoxingMagazine.com

The Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) National Boxing Awards was established in 2013. It is the most prestigious MBC event on the National boxing calendar. Its purpose is to award members whom embody the Boxing Commission’s five core values, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship and Leadership. These values go well beyond the boxing playing field and help guide the individual in making good daily decisions and choices in all aspects of his or her life.

Our Special Sponsors: Party 21 & Jennifer Dimech for the beautiful Mrs Malta, Elaine Hun's make up and dress. Mediterranean Ceramics for making my design trophy to establish it as the National Awards Trophies. N-TICE Ladies Boutique for the dress worn by Miss. Claire Shephard, Dolmen Hotel, Print Right, BadAss Burgers, Prize Boxing Promotions, Public Broadcasting Services TVM2 and finally our exclusive host and who has had a massive influence on the show, Mr. Sandro Micallef