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Canadian fighters want to fight here; Foreign fighters want to be featured here! United Promotions Presents
BY SIMONE J. SMITH
From a former World Title Challenger to an action-packed undercard and Olympic heavyweight, December 2nd, 2023, featured something for the most elite fight fans.
The night featured United Boxing Promotions elite; the Punisher, Olympic Heavyweight Big 12 Brown, the heavyweight prospect that has stopped his last four opponents inside two rounds. The High Caliber Sukdeep Chakria Singh, reigning IBO American and Canadian Champion. The experienced Kemahl ‘The Hitman’ Russell the former American Champion. The ever-primed Melinda Watpool, ready to live it in the ring every time, and Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook, who was eager to set the record straight in the night’s main event.
As usual, United Boxing Promotions outdid themselves by showcasing another inconceivable night of boxing. If you have not had a chance to go to one of United Boxing Promotions events, don’t worry, the upcoming year will be ripe with high energy matches that will titillate the entertainment world here in Ontario, Canada.
On December 2nd, the United Boxing Promotion fighters came ready to put on a show for the sold-out audience at the Pickering Casino Resort. The fights of interest featured Jamaican native Kemahl Russell who dazzled fans with his physical prowess, mental acuity, and strategic planning. If you take time to analyze fights you could see that Kemahl adapted his strategy for the night based on his own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of his opponent. From the beginning, Kemahl dictated the pace of the fight and controlled the: rhythm, speed, and intensity of the exchanges. The fight ended with Kemahl knocking out Rafael “El Iranki” Ortiz in humorous fashion.
Then there is the Jamaican Olympic Champion Ricardo “Big 12” Brown, who predictably knocked his opponent out in Big 12 style. He once again proved that he is a well-conditioned boxer who can maintain focus, speed, and power throughout his fights, which never really last that long. What makes Big 12 such a formidable opponent, is his ability to combine physical conditioning, technical skill, and a deep understanding of strategy to outmaneuver and defeat his opponents in the ring.
Although he is not Caribbean, one of my favourite Canadian boxers is Sukhdeep Chakria Singh, who had the crowd on their feet after he ended his match in 14 seconds. Since beginning his amateur career in 2011, Sukhdeep has dominated every level of competition from district to national. Boxing has been a foundational part of his life since Sukhdeep was 13. As the story goes, he used to hang about the yard of the Sher-E Punjab Sports Academy watching as a bystander. Over the next few years, Sukhdeep tapped into his innate ‘fighter’ and took it to the next level as a professional. Along the way, he has emerged as a leader to the community, encouraging other young people to do the same, to conduct themselves respectfully within the boundaries of the sport.
Other than thrilling knockouts, what is it that sets United Boxing Promotions apart?
United Boxing Promotions continues to bring in boxers from different parts of the world, which adds an international flavor to the sport, and this has made it more appealing to a global audience. Boxers from different regions often have distinct fighting styles and techniques, and United chooses fighters with contrasting styles to create interesting matchups that capture the attention of fans. This diversity has led to exciting and unpredictable fights that allow them to sell out arenas.
As a boxing promotion company, I appreciate that they look for talent in the Caribbean to ensure a competitive roster and provide opportunities to professional boxers. By scouting and signing boxers from around the world, they have assembled a more competitive and diverse pool of fighters elevating the overall quality of their events. United Boxing Promotions has tapped into new markets and demographics and have expanded the sport’s reach and commercial potential.
The boxing landscape is dynamic, and United Boxing Promotions has adapted to changes in the sport, regulations, and market trends. They are able to navigate these changes and stay ahead of the curve. The New Year is bright, and Ontario boxing fans have a lot to look forward to in the future.