David Letizia Vs Gunnar Jackson PABA Light-Heavyweight Title

[Craig14]

Berridge has not fought a ten rounder yet and you want him to fight for a regional title?

Yes he'd be near the top of Da Voice's list. Probably at the top.

Over the top

Well I'm not sure if he'd be above Caprello but maybe.

[Craig14]

Letizia holds the title. Jackson won a New Zealand title in his last fight, a ten rounder.

If Berridge wins a national title he can fight for a regional title. For reasons best known to themselves Berridge's people are dropping him to a four rounder for his next fight.

It's obviously a stay busy fight. I'm sure you would be allowed to fight for a PABA title on debut. It sounds like that kind of belt.

[Brute]

It's a go backwards fight. Berridge won an eight rounder in October and has only fought six rounders since.

This will be fifteen fights without a main event. The idea in any sport is to move forward.

[fox]

Care to nominate appropriate division? They are ratings...not frigging roll-call

He is a LtHeavy, Made it 3 times in a row, then injured his shoulder. He will be back at LtHeavy for his next fight apparently.

Yeah, but he hasn't fought at the weight since 2010. Wait & see 'til his next fight.

Andrew Green would beat the majority of that list. And David Letizia would beat most of them despite his age.

[Craig14]

It's a go backwards fight. Berridge won an eight rounder in October and has only fought six rounders since.

This will be fifteen fights without a main event. The idea in any sport is to move forward.

15 fights is nothing. I'll be at the boxing on the 20th I'd rather see him on it in a four rounder than not box at all.

[N2 Shape]

Berridge is lacking the right push behind him, he got a couple good breaks in Aussie with the Foley and Broadhurst fights but needs the right people pushing him at home as well. Look at Jackson who whilst he has dropped a couple fights has remained very active stepped up and won a 10 rounder for a national title last weekend and is now contesting a Regional title 3 weeks later albeit at a weight above his natural division. Fingers crossed all goes well in Perth and can get the right result so without looking to far ahead already planning a NZPBF Super-Middleweight Title Defence in July against Adrian Taihia 8-1-1 which will be a great local fight!

However back to the Letizia fight which will be a very tough one, Dave's a true veteran although he hasnt had alot of pro bouts hes been in the game along time with a solid amateur background the guys no mug. I think it will be a cracker fight!

Personally more than happy to see Brad involved in the officiating side of things also for the record

[Sweet P]

He is a LtHeavy, Made it 3 times in a row, then injured his shoulder. He will be back at LtHeavy for his next fight apparently.

Yeah, but he hasn't fought at the weight since 2010. Wait & see 'til his next fight.

Andrew Green would beat the majority of that list. And David Letizia would beat most of them despite his age.

I agree with you mate, Both fighters are close to the top of the LtHeavys in the country. Andy has a lot of potential, Hopefully for his sake the shoulder operation he had has finally fixed the problem.

[Da Voice]

I'm sure his light-heavy rating will be resurrected...providing he doesn't fight dud Kiwi or Thai @ the weight

[Da Voice]

BTW, Bradley....did you forget as former Secretary & eventually President (dud one at that), ANBF Ltd has 5 million buck professional indemnity cover??
All the best to so called well-heeled promoter. I'm sure insurance company will simply cough-up without giving it a second thought

[Brute]

It's a go backwards fight. Berridge won an eight rounder in October and has only fought six rounders since.

This will be fifteen fights without a main event. The idea in any sport is to move forward.

15 fights is nothing. I'll be at the boxing on the 20th I'd rather see him on it in a four rounder than not box at all.

Is that doing him any favours? The pay for a four rounder is peanuts compared to a main event. The promoter is getting him cheap.

[Mark pawsey]

[quote="Da Voice"]OZ ratings are solely based on results & activity and not who sees what & their opinion.[/quote Can you attach a link of the ratings criteria for the ANBF ?

[Da Voice]

OZ ratings are solely based on results & activity and not who sees what & their opinion.[/quote Can you attach a link of the ratings criteria for the ANBF ?

Yaah, when rules are uploaded onto ANBF site

[Hounddawg]

With all due respect to both of you to the service you have given the sport......but from the bottom of the hearts of the Boxrec posters.......fornicate off with this shit!

[Hounddawg]

Berridge is lacking the right push behind him, he got a couple good breaks in Aussie with the Foley and Broadhurst fights but needs the right people pushing him at home as well. Look at Jackson who whilst he has dropped a couple fights has remained very active stepped up and won a 10 rounder for a national title last weekend and is now contesting a Regional title 3 weeks later albeit at a weight above his natural division. Fingers crossed all goes well in Perth and can get the right result so without looking to far ahead already planning a NZPBF Super-Middleweight Title Defence in July against Adrian Taihia 8-1-1 which will be a great local fight!
However back to the Letizia fight which will be a very tough one, Dave's a true veteran although he hasnt had alot of pro bouts hes been in the game along time with a solid amateur background the guys no mug. I think it will be a cracker fight!

Personally more than happy to see Brad involved in the officiating side of things also for the record

When talking about Berridge moving Forward you honestly thought Gunner was a good basis for that argument....wtf are you thinking? Berridge has my respect as a fighter, who the hell is Gunner Jackson?

[kylamy]

With all due respect to both of you to the service you have given the sport......but from the bottom of the hearts of the Boxrec posters.......eff off with this shit!

Sorry HD, I guess i am a little bored and your right, i am bringing myself down to his level, but i'm out a here, got more important things to do anyway.

I apologise to all readers for the garbage this bloke brings in here, I am just trying to let you all know, he is full of BS and is a fraud, It's very easy to pick holes in what he expects you all to believe, i just want you all to know the facts and the truth,

Sadsak, is badly misrepresenting himself as someone who knows a little about boxing, but I will adhere to your request and leave the BS to him.

[kylamy]

Berridge is lacking the right push behind him, he got a couple good breaks in Aussie with the Foley and Broadhurst fights but needs the right people pushing him at home as well. Look at Jackson who whilst he has dropped a couple fights has remained very active stepped up and won a 10 rounder for a national title last weekend and is now contesting a Regional title 3 weeks later albeit at a weight above his natural division. Fingers crossed all goes well in Perth and can get the right result so without looking to far ahead already planning a NZPBF Super-Middleweight Title Defence in July against Adrian Taihia 8-1-1 which will be a great local fight!
However back to the Letizia fight which will be a very tough one, Dave's a true veteran although he hasnt had alot of pro bouts hes been in the game along time with a solid amateur background the guys no mug. I think it will be a cracker fight!

Personally more than happy to see Brad involved in the officiating side of things also for the record

When talking about Berridge moving Forward you honestly thought Gunner was a good basis for that argument....wtf are you thinking? Berridge has my respect as a fighter, who the hell is Gunner Jackson?

Hounddawg, Hey, just quickly, I would like to think that Berridge will be available to challenge the winner of Letizia vs. Jackson.

Berridge is a good fighter, who proved that by knocking out Broadhurst and others over here in Oz, he should not be left out of the equation, and if I have my way, won't be.

He will keep improving and eventually have his opportunity, we have not even began to get operating properly in Kiwi, but there are a couple of really good fighter's who deserve the opportunity and have the skills to go far, Both Robert Berridge and Gunnar Jackson are two of them

the last fight between David and Gunnar was a cracker, a really good fight that could have gone either-way, as i said publicly before, I felt Gunnar was a little unlucky, but they both had their opportunities, Gunnar at that stage had only 1 pro fight, and David had an injury and was suffering from the flu, but they are not excuses, because they both took the fight and fought their hearts out for a draw.

I wish them both the best of luck in what will be another terrific event by CDL in Perth, and as i said, i would like to see the winner defend against Robbie Berridge, let's just wait and see, so no-one will be disadvantaged by this fight.

Cheers Brad

[terrybaff]

After reading this post I noticed that Daniel baff has dissapeared from the April ratings wondering why as he had fought in past 12 months. I rang J. Hogg and was enlightened when told Daniel hadn't fought sine last June STILL in 12 months also someone had told Hog that Daniel was sick so he assumed he would not. Be fighting before June this year,however it would be silly of Hogg to ring Daniels trainer and ask whether Daniel was sick/injured and if and when he would be fighting again before removing him from the ratings but with Daniel removed it would appear a Queenslander will be fighting for Nat title.

For those interested Daniel was to fight Vlamis for P.A.B.A title. Vlamis relinauished his title rather t han fight him,then he was to fight Caparella however has to pull out because of serious problem with hand. Which was broken in sparring prior to Fuiava fight as a result he underwent major surgery to reconstruvt and shorten right thumb we are hoping he will be fighting again in JUNE,it appears at this stage his problem with his hand since amateur days has after numerous operations finally been rectified and will see him back in the winners circle.

[N2 Shape]

HD, relax big guy I was not disrespecting Berridge in any way he's fought on a few of my shows and will do again April 20! Someone was asking why he hadn't progressed to 10-12 round main event type fights! My answer was simply using jackson as an example of a guy who had a team actively promoting him and pushing him along in Nz which has been proven in his winning the nzpba title and Now Rematching Letizia for the PABA! Berridge will get his shot might just take a little longer as his team are Not promoting themselves! Rather waiting to get into others promotions! Simply a timing thing as I say his time will come!

Not sure exactly why ur knickers are in a twist old mate?

:-)

[Hounddawg]

HD, relax big guy I was not disrespecting Berridge in any way he's fought on a few of my shows and will do again April 20! Someone was asking why he hadn't progressed to 10-12 round main event type fights! My answer was simply using jackson as an example of a guy who had a team actively promoting him and pushing him along in Nz which has been proven in his winning the nzpba title and Now Rematching Letizia for the PABA! Berridge will get his shot might just take a little longer as his team are Not promoting themselves! Rather waiting to get into others promotions! Simply a timing thing as I say his time will come!

Not sure exactly why ur knickers are in a twist old mate?

:-)

I'm relaxed, it's just that i think Berridge has earn't his stripes on these shores, Gunner is yet to do so. Being active is great, who you're active against counts.

No ill will to you my friend, just stating the obvious.

[Hounddawg]

With all due respect to both of you to the service you have given the sport......but from the bottom of the hearts of the Boxrec posters.......eff off with this shit!

Sorry HD, I guess i am a little bored and your right, i am bringing myself down to his level, but i'm out a here, got more important things to do anyway.

I apologise to all readers for the garbage this bloke brings in here, I am just trying to let you all know, he is full of BS and is a fraud, It's very easy to pick holes in what he expects you all to believe, i just want you all to know the facts and the truth,

Sadsak, is badly misrepresenting himself as someone who knows a little about boxing, but I will adhere to your request and leave the BS to him.

My appoligies, as respect go's to you Brad for your service to the sport, but honestly this is out of controll, having never met you and to hear second hand you're a top bloke, it's becoming unjustified with this recent drivell, and no matter what's said or done people make there own minds up on people, we don't need to know about everyones past, thier habits or family history. Although good people frequent here it's still the internet and with that comes weirdo's who might find personal stuff beneficial!

I hope you continue to do good work with the sport, and i hope i haven't offended anyone with my bluntness.

[Hounddawg]

Berridge is lacking the right push behind him, he got a couple good breaks in Aussie with the Foley and Broadhurst fights but needs the right people pushing him at home as well. Look at Jackson who whilst he has dropped a couple fights has remained very active stepped up and won a 10 rounder for a national title last weekend and is now contesting a Regional title 3 weeks later albeit at a weight above his natural division. Fingers crossed all goes well in Perth and can get the right result so without looking to far ahead already planning a NZPBF Super-Middleweight Title Defence in July against Adrian Taihia 8-1-1 which will be a great local fight!
However back to the Letizia fight which will be a very tough one, Dave's a true veteran although he hasnt had alot of pro bouts hes been in the game along time with a solid amateur background the guys no mug. I think it will be a cracker fight!

Personally more than happy to see Brad involved in the officiating side of things also for the record

When talking about Berridge moving Forward you honestly thought Gunner was a good basis for that argument....wtf are you thinking? Berridge has my respect as a fighter, who the hell is Gunner Jackson?

Hounddawg, Hey, just quickly, I would like to think that Berridge will be available to challenge the winner of Letizia vs. Jackson.

Berridge is a good fighter, who proved that by knocking out Broadhurst and others over here in Oz, he should not be left out of the equation, and if I have my way, won't be.

He will keep improving and eventually have his opportunity, we have not even began to get operating properly in Kiwi, but there are a couple of really good fighter's who deserve the opportunity and have the skills to go far, Both Robert Berridge and Gunnar Jackson are two of them

the last fight between David and Gunnar was a cracker, a really good fight that could have gone either-way, as i said publicly before, I felt Gunnar was a little unlucky, but they both had their opportunities, Gunnar at that stage had only 1 pro fight, and David had an injury and was suffering from the flu, but they are not excuses, because they both took the fight and fought their hearts out for a draw.

I wish them both the best of luck in what will be another terrific event by CDL in Perth, and as i said, i would like to see the winner defend against Robbie Berridge, let's just wait and see, so no-one will be disadvantaged by this fight.

Cheers Brad

Berridge is tough SOB, needs to work on those Boxing skills a little more but generally has the goods. would love to see him position himself in Australia, i have his contact details if anyone is interested in bringing him to Australia?

[Sweet P]

After reading this post I noticed that Daniel baff has dissapeared from the April ratings wondering why as he had fought in past 12 months. I rang J. Hogg and was enlightened when told Daniel hadn't fought sine last June STILL in 12 months also someone had told Hog that Daniel was sick so he assumed he would not. Be fighting before June this year,however it would be silly of Hogg to ring Daniels trainer and ask whether Daniel was sick/injured and if and when he would be fighting again before removing him from the ratings but with Daniel removed it would appear a Queenslander will be fighting for Nat title.

For those interested Daniel was to fight Vlamis for P.A.B.A title. Vlamis relinauished his title rather t han fight him,then he was to fight Caparella however has to pull out because of serious problem with hand. Which was broken in sparring prior to Fuiava fight as a result he underwent major surgery to reconstruvt and shorten right thumb we are hoping he will be fighting again in JUNE,it appears at this stage his problem with his hand since amateur days has after numerous operations finally been rectified and will see him back in the winners circle.

That paragraph ive high lighted is what im going on about, FIGHTERS WHO FIGHT INFRONT OF RATINGS GUYS get higher ratings and more oppurtunitys.
Good to hear that Daniel will be fighting soon. He is a talented fighter.

[kylamy]

With all due respect to both of you to the service you have given the sport......but from the bottom of the hearts of the Boxrec posters.......eff off with this shit!

Sorry HD, I guess i am a little bored and your right, i am bringing myself down to his level, but i'm out a here, got more important things to do anyway.

I apologise to all readers for the garbage this bloke brings in here, I am just trying to let you all know, he is full of BS and is a fraud, It's very easy to pick holes in what he expects you all to believe, i just want you all to know the facts and the truth,

Sadsak, is badly misrepresenting himself as someone who knows a little about boxing, but I will adhere to your request and leave the BS to him.

My appoligies, as respect go's to you Brad for your service to the sport, but honestly this is out of controll, having never met you and to hear second hand you're a top bloke, it's becoming unjustified with this recent drivell, and no matter what's said or done people make there own minds up on people, we don't need to know about everyones past, thier habits or family history. Although good people frequent here it's still the internet and with that comes weirdo's who might find personal stuff beneficial!

I hope you continue to do good work with the sport, and i hope i haven't offended anyone with my bluntness.

Hounddawg, No need to apologise, Sometimes I just get a little frustrated at the lies, slur and innuendo from the snake that is Sevsek, notice how he has gone missing since I explained fully in here, what him and his mate, have been trying to do to certain fighter's.

My view is, if you throw enough mud, some sticks, Anyone who does know me, knows i do the right thing for the sport, no-one can ever accuse me of cheating anyone out of their rightful position, in my world, the fighter's always come first, irrespective of what Sadsak says on here about me.

When i was National Secretary/President, I did more Australian titles than any other before me, just call the Secretary Frank Hadley or President John McDougall, they'll verify what i say is true, also when Don Marks was ratings Chairman, we never had any of the problems, we're having now with this Qld guy, who in my opinion, only cares only for Queensland fighters.

I will try to refrain from spreading the inside goings on of Sevsek, any further, he is just a lowlife druggie alcoholic that wants everyone to think, he knows everything that goes on within the sport and he readily accuses me and others of things that just do not happen.

I am happily available and ready to substantiate any of his allegations to anyone in here, His fascination and jealousy of me and others who are doing what he can only dream of, is becoming stupid, he needs to be banned from these forums, then I would not have to come in here and fight back.

Also, he's very brave behind a keyboard, but not so brave in person, typical grubby drug infested nobody, jealous of everyone who is someone within the sport and anyone who does something for the sport of boxing.

Anyway, end of story, I've had my say and will not slag him any further, but you watch him go for it now i will not bite back, ha-ha.

Best regards to you always
Brad Vocale

[kylamy]

HD, relax big guy I was not disrespecting Berridge in any way he's fought on a few of my shows and will do again April 20! Someone was asking why he hadn't progressed to 10-12 round main event type fights! My answer was simply using jackson as an example of a guy who had a team actively promoting him and pushing him along in Nz which has been proven in his winning the nzpba title and Now Rematching Letizia for the PABA! Berridge will get his shot might just take a little longer as his team are Not promoting themselves! Rather waiting to get into others promotions! Simply a timing thing as I say his time will come!

Not sure exactly why ur knickers are in a twist old mate?

:-)

I'm relaxed, it's just that i think Berridge has earn't his stripes on these shores, Gunner is yet to do so. Being active is great, who you're active against counts.

No ill will to you my friend, just stating the obvious.

Hounddawg,

Just one other thing, perhaps you were not aware of:

David Letizia, is only defending this title as a voluntary defence, he is not making a Mandatory in this fight, I also believe his Mandatory will be due to the highest available contender in the next fight.

So the winner of this fight between Gunnar and David, will have to make a Mandatory defence, If Gunnar is successful, he will inherit the mandatory obligations of the former Champion, but i would be in favour of asking for a voluntary for him first-up, then allow him to have the Mandatory, and i believe that Robbie Berridge would be in the mix as well, he will not be disadvantaged, and i will do my very best to see he get's his opportunity.

I am also sure that Craig would look at promoting the fight in Kiwi, that is, provided he is successful on April 20 in Perth.

Regards
Brad

[Mark pawsey]

I think the Australian title is a good title, but if you go on the website it doesn't say how the fighters are rated & why certain fighters are rated, until it does how can you go bagging regional titles? Show how the ANBF ratings are fair?