World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Mexican willing to face old rival Former two-time world title challenger Alfonso Gomez has responded favourably to a rematch with former Contender foe Ahmed Kaddour after WBN brought up a potential return with both fighters. In a recent interview with WBN, Denmark-based Kaddour, who’s only two career defeats came against Gomez and Ishe Smith in the first series on the popular show, stated: “I would love to fight either one of them.  “We both should get paid well for a fight like that. I am definitely willing to come to Vegas then we can make deal and sign the contract for the fight.” After Smith turned down Kaddour’s initial advances, Gomez is ready to step up and take the fight, which would certainly generate interest with fans of the show who witnessed the sizzling rivalry between the two fighters. “Any fight is possible if the reasons are right and I'd beat him worse this time,” Gomez told World Boxing News on giving Kaddou...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Sugar Shay’ focused on world title shot Ahmed 'Babyface' Kaddour has told WBN that he would like to avenge his only two career defeats to Ishe Smith and Alfonso Gomez, which the Denmark-based fighter suffered in his ill-fated appearance on ‘The Contender’ series one in 2004. The 30 year-old spent time out of the sport with personal problems until a 2009 return and has gone on an eight-fight unbeaten run, leading to the light-midddleweight looking to erase his two losses from 28 bouts. “I would love to fight either one of them,” Kaddour told World Boxing News. “Ishe is a much better fighter and therefore I would love to fight him in Las Vegas. Everything around the fight has to be right too and I know the fight is worth a lot to interested fans worldwide. “We both should get paid well for a fight like that. “I am definitely willing to come to Vegas, so let Ishe contact (promoter) Floyd (Mayweather) and have them contact (my p...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Light-middleweight on winning streak Danish-based 154lb contender Ahmed Kaddour is surging up the rankings since returning to the sport following a three-year exile and hopes to be contesting world titles in the next twelve months. The 30 year-old, who appeared in the US TV show ‘The Contender’ in 2004 suffering his only two defeats to Ishe Smith and Alfonso Gomez, is now fighting under the world-famous Sauerland banner after his move to Europe. ‘Babyface’ scored a majority decision win over Gary Boulden in June over eight rounds to improve his record to 25-2-1, although the Lebanese-born fighter admits troubles in his personal life almost ended his career. “Well I have had lots of things that have gone wrong for me inside of the ring as much outside of the ring,” Kaddour told World Boxing News. “It took me awhile to adjust and get the hunger back, so all in all I am very happy I took the time off to get mentally 100% ready and in a ...