ERIC "THE EAGLE" KENYAN BRITISH BOXER RETAIN HIS TITLE.
Erick " The Eagle " Ochieng successfully defended his English Light Middleweight title at Alexandra Palace London on Saturday 8th September against Ryan Toms.
Ryan Toms was looking to carry his recent good form into the fight as the current Southern Area champion and as a tough southpaw was regarded as a stiff challenger for Ochieng.
The fight screened live on Sky Sports and in front of a sell out crowd watched as Ochieng
took control of the fight and following some explosive punches early in the fifth Ochieng put Toms down and after more telling body punches he won the fight in the fifth round after Ryan Toms failed the count with Erick " The Eagle " Ochieng winning with a stoppage victory.
Erick Ochieng had previously defended his title against AA Lowe in May and now after defeating Ryan Toms is looking to move up a level. In the post fight interview " The Eagle " confirmed his intentions " after this successful defence we'll be looking for the British or Commonwealth title because I'm over due , well over due ".
Whether Erick will fight Brian Rose for the British belt or Jimmy Cook for the Commonwealth is yet to be settled . Erick confirmed his plans to stage a defence of his title in Kenya during 2013. Another step towards his ultimate goal of becoming a world champion.
Kenyans to run in London Marathon and a charity race
Kenyan runners scheduled for London Marathon next month will also participate in another charity competition organised by the Kenyan community in Bedfordshire.
The Chairman of the Kenya Community in Bedford, Jack Waiyaki said marathon runners and the Athletic Kenya officials had agreed to take part in the community event organised by the Kenya Community and Bedford Borough Council in Bedford. The London Marathon takes place on April 22 and the Bedfordshire community run the following day. Waiyaki said the Kenya marathon runners and Kenyan community had established a close relationship since 2010, when the athletes participated in a similar event. Read more
The Chairman of the Kenya Community in Bedford, Jack Waiyaki said marathon runners and the Athletic Kenya officials had agreed to take part in the community event organised by the Kenya Community and Bedford Borough Council in Bedford. The London Marathon takes place on April 22 and the Bedfordshire community run the following day. Waiyaki said the Kenya marathon runners and Kenyan community had established a close relationship since 2010, when the athletes participated in a similar event. Read more
ENGLAND COUNTIES XV LAUCHES E.A MISSION.
February 16th -2012 The Kenya High Commission was again the venue for the official Launch of the most exciting overseas project for the Rugby Football Union by the England Counties XV. A three-match tour to East Africa expected in June is aimed to provide a massive boost for community rugby in the two host countries,Kenya and Uganda.
Since the foundation in 2002 ,the Counties has visited North and South America Europe and the Far east. READ MORE
Photo by Christopher Lee
Since the foundation in 2002 ,the Counties has visited North and South America Europe and the Far east. READ MORE
Photo by Christopher Lee
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SUNDAY 26th February
This weekend saw the Redbridge Mini Marathon trials over a tough 2 mile 2 lap course at the Eastway cycle track, Hackney. Ilford had 13 finishers and the best performance of the day goes to Alex Richards who finished in 1st place overall in the 11-12 age group also in the same age group and making their debuts for Redbridge were Alex Legon in 9th followed by Dylan in 10th and Duncan Whitfield in 20th. In the 13-14 age group first home for Redbridge was Mohammed Swamad in 2nd and then Liam Leddy in 8th followed by Vivek Joshi and then Sam Burgues. Ilford had one representative in the 15-17 boys and that was Iain MacDonald who finished in 7th place for Redbridge. In the girls races in the 11-12 age group making her first apperance was Ceris Burgues who came in 15th. In the 13-14 age group first home for Redbridge was Lydia Hall in 5th, followed closely by Madeline Thompson in 8th and finally in the 15-17 age group Maria Whitfield making her first appearance in this age group finished in 3rd place for Redbridge |
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