BoxRec

Hamden fights Kane McKay on the Mundine/Taylor card. I can't see two veterans fighting twice in a month. If Soliman/Geale goes ahead, they could fight later in the year.

Life as a world boxing champion has not fazed Geale, who spends a normal week training up to four hours a day, as well as taking boxing classes and spending time with his three young children.

Geale, a native Tasmanian, is setting himself for a big year, looking to take on leading Australian boxer Anthony Mundine as well as defending his world middleweight title.

"Ultimately my goal will be to unify my middleweight belt, but that is a very hard task," he said.

"It has been a pretty quiet year for me, so I am looking to step up next year and try to secure some big money fights.

"I will defend my title in Campbelltown in February and I will look to fight Mundine later in the year in Launceston," he said.

He said the prospect of fighting the big-talking Mundine would not daunt him.

"I do not get carried away with taking on someone like Mundine," he said.

"I try to take each fight as it comes and treat each fighter with the respect they deserve."

couldnt see soliman v hamdan happening now if soliman beats geale. sam will try take his title and try and push for a big fight maby against sturm and i wouldnt be surprised if he tried to fight mundine again for the ibo title, sam would be the champ and mundine would have to take the title from the champion.

Brute wrote:Hamden fights Kane McKay on the Mundine/Taylor card. I can't see two veterans fighting twice in a month. If Soliman/Geale goes ahead, they could fight later in the year.

Well i guess everyone was wrong again, Geale fights Abraham in Germany in March for unification, and to me doesn't sound too confident either.
I hope he doesn't take the fight and continues with the Soliman bout.

and when was this announced??
Good luck if he could land the fight, but he would have every reason not to be confident.

amwsnw wrote:and when was this announced??
Good luck if he could land the fight, but he would have every reason not to be confident.

Why shannon Tayler landed a fight with King Aurther.

Geale bares teeth for 'animal' hunt in German jungle


MOUNT ANNAN'S world champion boxer Daniel Geale is poised to fight a unification bout in March against one of the sport's most feared warriors, "King" Arthur Abrahams.

Abrahams, the International Boxing Federation middleweight champion described by Danny Green as an "animal", would represent the toughest test Geale has faced since he turned professional after the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Compounding the challenge is that the fight would be staged in Germany, regarded by boxers and their trainers as the back alley of world boxing because visiting fighters are shamelessly mugged of victories over local fighters.

Foreign fighters - Green included - are adamant the only way an outsider can beat a local is to knock him out cold … and then quickly pray the judges and referees still award them the victory. Geale is aware of Germany's reputation but he told The Sun-Herald fighting Abrahams would prove he was serious about taking big fights.

"It's well documented foreign fighters have to win by knockout in Germany," the International Boxing Organisation champion said. "But I've said 2009 is the year I want to step it up, and that means fighting the likes of Abrahams. There is also the possibility of a fight with Anthony Mundine now he's moved down to the middleweight division. We're waiting to see what happens there."

Born in Armenia but based in Berlin, Abrahams is undefeated after 28 fights, 23 by KO. He has had eight successful defences of his belt and all but two of his fights have been staged on home soil.

Australians Nader Hamdan and Shannan Taylor are two notches on his belt and while Geale would be skilful and sleeky there is no doubt he'd enter the ring as the underdog.

"Abrahams and I have been keen to fight for a while," the 27-year-old said. "There's a decent offer and I'm willing to go to Germany knowing he is a tough opponent. However, the thing about boxing is you're always a chance - that's the sport."

Geale, who is managed by Bill Treacy and trains out of the Grange Old School Boxing Gym at Smeaton Grange in Sydney's south-west, would enter an entirely new league as the IBF and IBO champion.

And Green, the retired World Boxing Association light-heavyweight champion, was happy to offer Geale some words of advice.

"Dan is a skilful fighter and I'd obviously be cheering my head off for him because he's a great bloke," Green said. "However, he'd have to be very aggressive. Abrahams is an animal in the ring. I watched a fight where he knocked out American Elvin Ayala in the 12th round after he landed a devastating left hook. It was vicious.

"Dan is one of the best movers in Australia but he'd have to really go for the kill against Abrahams. My tip is he spars Sakio Bika [IBO super-middleweight champion] because he is also savage in the ring and would prepare Daniel for the battle ahead."
Source: The Sun-Herald

8) D DD

Does anyone other than Lowie give Geale an even chance in this one?

Not from what I've seen, that's what amazes me about certain boxers in Australia, they fight d level then c level then straight to A level fighters.
Don't get me wrong he beat Dawson but he is a Super Welter not a Middleweight.
Fight Daniel Mckinnon then Arthur Abraham in Germany,not smart.
He can be a good fighter if he is brought through correctly. But he needed at least 3 fights against top 20 boxers in the world then finish the year with a shot.

No i don't give him a chance.

surely this fight wont happen, i heard that geale v soliman was put to paper how can thay break a contract. if it happens abraham will slaughter geale absolute massacre. probly lasts 3 maby 4rounds

Whether the fight happens or not at least Geale is willing to test himself. Geale is a good boxer and may be able to outpiont Abraham. I dont think he could out box him but then again i thought Dawson would beat him. My concern is Geale wouldnt get a decision even if he won 10 rounds of the fight.

ben k wrote:Whether the fight happens or not at least Geale is willing to test himself. Geale is a good boxer and may be able to outpiont Abraham. I dont think he could out box him but then again i thought Dawson would beat him. My concern is Geale wouldnt get a decision even if he won 10 rounds of the fight.

Things like that don't happen in Germany, do they?

Hounddog wrote:

amwsnw wrote:and when was this announced??
Good luck if he could land the fight, but he would have every reason not to be confident.

Why shannon Tayler landed a fight with King Aurther.

Geale bares teeth for 'animal' hunt in German jungle


MOUNT ANNAN'S world champion boxer Daniel Geale is poised to fight a unification bout in March against one of the sport's most feared warriors, "King" Arthur Abrahams.

Abrahams, the International Boxing Federation middleweight champion described by Danny Green as an "animal", would represent the toughest test Geale has faced since he turned professional after the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Compounding the challenge is that the fight would be staged in Germany, regarded by boxers and their trainers as the back alley of world boxing because visiting fighters are shamelessly mugged of victories over local fighters.

Foreign fighters - Green included - are adamant the only way an outsider can beat a local is to knock him out cold … and then quickly pray the judges and referees still award them the victory. Geale is aware of Germany's reputation but he told The Sun-Herald fighting Abrahams would prove he was serious about taking big fights.

"It's well documented foreign fighters have to win by knockout in Germany," the International Boxing Organisation champion said. "But I've said 2009 is the year I want to step it up, and that means fighting the likes of Abrahams. There is also the possibility of a fight with Anthony Mundine now he's moved down to the middleweight division. We're waiting to see what happens there."

Born in Armenia but based in Berlin, Abrahams is undefeated after 28 fights, 23 by KO. He has had eight successful defences of his belt and all but two of his fights have been staged on home soil.

Australians Nader Hamdan and Shannan Taylor are two notches on his belt and while Geale would be skilful and sleeky there is no doubt he'd enter the ring as the underdog.

"Abrahams and I have been keen to fight for a while," the 27-year-old said. "There's a decent offer and I'm willing to go to Germany knowing he is a tough opponent. However, the thing about boxing is you're always a chance - that's the sport."

Geale, who is managed by Bill Treacy and trains out of the Grange Old School Boxing Gym at Smeaton Grange in Sydney's south-west, would enter an entirely new league as the IBF and IBO champion.

And Green, the retired World Boxing Association light-heavyweight champion, was happy to offer Geale some words of advice.

"Dan is a skilful fighter and I'd obviously be cheering my head off for him because he's a great bloke," Green said. "However, he'd have to be very aggressive. Abrahams is an animal in the ring. I watched a fight where he knocked out American Elvin Ayala in the 12th round after he landed a devastating left hook. It was vicious.

"Dan is one of the best movers in Australia but he'd have to really go for the kill against Abrahams. My tip is he spars Sakio Bika [IBO super-middleweight champion] because he is also savage in the ring and would prepare Daniel for the battle ahead."
Source: The Sun-Herald

id say this is just geale taking the mundine route, by dropping big names to get attention and trying to keep people interested in him

id be very surprised if this fight happened early next year

Gealy by UD or late KO D

AA is too open! Geale's skills will nulify a power puncher!

Thankyou.

I bet ya "this bloke" will reply to this. D

you are a big geale fan but geales gona have to ask if he can wear head protection if he fights abraham.

Liver Crusher wrote:Gealy by UD or late KO D

AA is too open! Geale's skills will nulify a power puncher!

Thankyou.

I bet ya "this bloke" will reply to this. D

IMO Sam Soliman is the most untidy boxer in Australia, He looks like a frekken monkey jumping around the ring. He has achieved great things in his career, no one can take that away from him and he is a REALLY nice guy but Daniel WILL beat Sam. Although Daniel is not fighting Abraham in March as offered he will not try to avoid him.....Daniel is confident in his own ability that he can mix it with these top guys he just wants to step it up the smart way not trying to over step too quickly, the offer was a good one but he has goals set and although boxing is his occupation and the more money the better that just isnt what he is about.
As for Daniel "Throwing names about to up his profile". Total BS! Mundines management approached the Grange for possible fight with Daniel and 4 IBO Title. Something Mundine believes to be an easy victory. He will be shocked. Again another great boxer n all but not at middleweight. Daniel was very inactive last year and didnt perfrom to the best of his ability but a big year planned this year

Daniel 'the real deal' Geale WILL beat Soliman UD
& WILL beat Mundine UD

How many of u r aussies neway?

Watch out for an aggressive Geale 2009/2010

Whats with the pink writing?

95% are Aussies. But more importantly we can see through bullshit and call a spade a spade. If someone has an opinion they will say it. I really hope Geale is the real deal. Im just not convinced he can beat Abraham or The Mouth at this time. Maybe in another year or so.

And id like to add, Gelae is a great boxer he has quick hands and has good skills. Realisticlly though he isnt a real World Champion in IMO. The only real 2 champs at this weight are Pavlik and Abraham. I hope he goes on to beat Soliman and then Mundine. If he beats them 2 then i would give him a good chance of beating Abraham. If he fights Abraham now though it will be a to big jump in class. you cant go from a NZ club fighter to Arthur Abraham.

the Biarch wrote:IMO Sam Soliman is the most untidy boxer in Australia, He looks like a frekken monkey jumping around the ring. He has achieved great things in his career, no one can take that away from him and he is a REALLY nice guy but Daniel WILL beat Sam. Although Daniel is not fighting Abraham in March as offered he will not try to avoid him.....Daniel is confident in his own ability that he can mix it with these top guys he just wants to step it up the smart way not trying to over step too quickly, the offer was a good one but he has goals set and although boxing is his occupation and the more money the better that just isnt what he is about.
As for Daniel "Throwing names about to up his profile". Total BS! Mundines management approached the Grange for possible fight with Daniel and 4 IBO Title. Something Mundine believes to be an easy victory. He will be shocked. Again another great boxer n all but not at middleweight. Daniel was very inactive last year and didnt perfrom to the best of his ability but a big year planned this year

Daniel 'the real deal' Geale WILL beat Soliman UD
& WILL beat Mundine UD

How many of u r aussies neway?

Watch out for an aggressive Geale 2009/2010

sorry to copy what Ben said, but you didn't answer his question, whats with the pink writing?

P.S I think Geale beats Soliman, Sam has no power in his punch' and his awkward style only wins the judges when he fights Mommys, Geale has good movement and could nut out a comfortable decision.

ben k wrote:Whats with the pink writing?

95% are Aussies. But more importantly we can see through bullshit and call a spade a spade. If someone has an opinion they will say it. I really hope Geale is the real deal. Im just not convinced he can beat Abraham or The Mouth at this time. Maybe in another year or so.

Am female.....is why I chose pink......give a bloke some credit where its due he is deservingly a TRUE world champion.