Kaleb Kozak and Richard Kemp take out Big Ben's Awards
19th December, 2011

Big Bens Boxing had its Awards Presentation at The Cove Hotel last night. 

Kaleb Kozak won the Outstanding Achievement Award.  This capped off an amazing year for 15 y.o. Kozak, who won all four of his fights in 2011 (including the State Title), and achieved his Grade 6 (Brown) level last week.

Richard Kemp was inducted into Big Bens Hall of Fame.  The induction reflects his many years of contribution and service to Big Bens Boxing, particulary 2003/04 where he won 3 out of 5 professional fights.  Kemp's success as a professional fighter is all the more remarkable given that he had no experience in amateur or any other form of competition.

Big Bens Boxers pass Grading with flying colors
12th December, 2011

Congratulations to the 19 boxers who graded yesterday.  It was a gruelling 3 1/2 hour event made all the more challenging with the boxers from Pro-Fit Boxing in Coolaroo coming down to spar Big Bens' boxers.

One of the many highlights of the day was 15 y.o. State Amateur champion Kaleb Kozak achieving his Grade 6 level (Brown).  Only 4 other boxers in Big Bens' 15-year history has attained this level or higher.

Tzouramanis passes his biggest test
12th December, 2011

Terry Tzouramanis defeated the highly skilled Alan Jay Tuniacao by unanimous points last Saturday night.  The three judges scored the bout 60-56, 60-57 and 59-56 all for Tzouramanis.

Tzouramanis' trainer, Ben Chua, is thankful to Tuniacao and trainer Todd Makelim for the opportunity.  Tuniacao represented a step up in class for Tzouramanis with the latter gaining invaluable experience from the fight.

Tzouramanis remains undefeated in his 8 professional fights.

Winning form continues for Oscar Ledlin
12th December, 2011

Oscar Ledlin won his second professional fight last Saturday night against Fabian Capuano from Greensborough.  Capuano gave Ledlin a lot of trouble early in the fight, but eventually Ledlin was able to win by 3rd round stoppage with some accurate punches.

Including his last amateur fight before turning professional, Ledlin's winning streak increases to three, with 2 of those wins occuring inside the distance.

Perfect day for amateur boxing team
6th December, 2011

Big Ben's amateur boxers all won their respective bouts at the Calabria Club in Brunswick on December 4th.  Craig Edwards (pictured left) made a successful amateur debut, winning his bout 12-3.  Corey Allen improved his amateur record to 2 wins and 0 losses after winning his bout 10-6.  State Champion Kaleb Kozak won his bout 8-7, and remains undefeated in his 4 fights in 2011.