World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor New Jersey Golden Gloves winner fights on Judah v Mabuz undercard this Saturday A late-comer into the fight game, New Jersey's Vinny O’Brien blossomed into a champion amateur after starting his journey in boxing at the age of twenty, culminating in his victory in April at the 2010 New Jersey Golden Gloves at light-welterweight, where he was also named "outstanding fighter of the night. The 24 year-old now turns professional tomorrow night in a four-round contest against fellow rookie David Navarro at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, with Zab Judah topping the bill as he looks for a fourth world title against South African Kaizer Mabuza. "Now that I am hitting the pro ranks, I have a bunch of emotions," Vinny told WBN. "I'm excited, eager, focused and determined to go after every fight with everything I’ve got and one day make the name “Vinny O'Brien” known in every household by claiming a world title within boxing.” Afte...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor New Jersey Golden Gloves winner talks to WBN about turning pro this year On the day of his 24th birthday, East Hanover welterweight Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien has been speaking to WBN Editor Phil D. Jay about his upcoming maiden professional bout on the undercard of the Zab Judah v Kaizer Mabuza show at the Prudential Center on March 5th. A late-comer into the fight game, O’Brien has blossomed into a champion amateur after starting his journey in boxing at the age of twenty and culminating in his victory in April at the 2010 New Jersey Golden Gloves at light-welterweight, where he was also named "outstanding fighter of the night." “After winning the (Golden) Gloves it was amazing as it was a goal I always wanted with every ounce of my heart and when I finally captured it, the feeling was surreal,” Vinny told WBN. “Now that I am hitting the pro ranks, I have a bunch of emotions, I'm excited, eager, focused and determined to go after every fight ...