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  BraggingRightsCorner.com - " Redemption Will Have to Wait for Anthony Mundine "...by Darren Yates from Down ...
Manny Siaca is the boxer Anthony Mundine surrendered his WBA Super Middleweight title to without much of an effort in May 2004.
I thought Mundine may have timed this bout very well as Siaca was beaten into submission in Denmark by Mikkel Kessler and may well be suffering ill effects from that beating.
I was impressed by the fact that Anthony Mundine was seeking out a legitimate contender to fight, as apposed to a sacrificial lamb like his last two opponents.
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  ANTHONY MUNDINE vs DANNY GREEN | FightWriter
Mundine has been trained for the fight by Roy Jones Sr., who told the Sydney Morning Herald that he sees 30 per cent improvement in the boxer from when he last worked with him, which was when the Australian lost to Mikkel Kessler in a title challenge.
Mundine, from Sydney, is a sharp hitter, though — he has stopped 20 opponents in his record of 25 wins, three losses — and he has the superior hand speed.
Mundine has a great boxing bloodline, too: his father, Tony, was a world-class middleweight and a Commonwealth champion who taught his son how to box and has trained him all through his career although Roy Jones Sr.
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 Anthony Mundine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony "The Man" Mundine (born 21 May 1975) is a boxer and former Australian rugby league player.
Mundine was trained by his father, Tony Mundine, who was a middleweight contender during the 1970s.
Mundine was selected to play for New South Wales in 1999 in each of the three matches in the State of Origin series.
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 Ovations - Anthony Mundine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Anthony Mundine is a fantastic athlete who has his fans leave their seats in excitement on several occasions.
Anthony Mundine's departure from the Dragons was to say the least, controversial.
Mundine is given little time on the field and often found himself playing at the unlikely position of hooker.
www.ovations.com.au /bios/AnthonyMundine.shtml   (1438 words)

  
 Anthony Mundine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The son of former world title contender, Tony Mundine, “The Man” had never fought as an amateur but after just 18 months he was challenging for the IBF super middleweight belt, and in 2003 won the WBA title.
Anthony has donated pairs of signed gloves to foundation auctions and on many occasions team Mundine has offered ringside tickets to his events to help raise funds for meningococcal.
Anthony has appeared at and actively participated in many foundation fundraisers, always being generous with his time, funds and memorabilia.
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 Mundine wins, now bring on Green - Sport - theage.com.au
Mundine came into the fight — an eliminator for the WBA Pan African super-middleweight title held by South African Mpush Makembi — as the overwhelming favourite against a veteran seven years his senior and he totally dominated from the outset.
Mundine said immediately after last night's fight both camps were close to finally clinching a deal.
Mundine was sharp from the opening bell, catching Matumla with his jab at will, and connecting with the first telling blow just a couple of minutes into the first round, an uppercut which further slowed the ageing visitor.
www.theage.com.au /news/sport/mundine-wins-now-bring-on-green/2005/09/08/1125772589603.html   (376 words)

  
 Anthony Mundine - boxing news at Aussiebox
I'LL Anthony Mundine delivered the knockout that he had promised, but it was not as easy as he hoped for, having to get up off the canvas to defeat Japan’s Yoshinori Nishizawa 24-14-5 (12) on Monday night.
Mundine acknowledged he would almost certainly have to go to Germany for another crack at Ottke, but said he was willing to do that in order to get his chance for revenge.
Ottke stopped Mundine in the 10th round of their fight in Germany in 2001, but the Australian, who won his belt with a points win over Antwun Echols in September, claims he is ready to take revenge.
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 Marco Barrera - An Aussiebox feature story
Mundine, trailed by television crews and inundated with autograph requests from passers-by, strode down Manly's Corso in a sky blue tracksuit yesterday, basking in the sunshine and adulation of his remarkable accomplishment.
Anthony Mundine was hailed as "an icon and a legend" and acclaimed by his Australian boxing peers as `The Man' savoured his first full day as the nation's newest world sporting champion.
Mundine said the illness that forced him to withdraw just two days before his scheduled August 6 fight for the vacant World Boxing Association title against American Antwun Echols was a "fatigue-related virus" and he would have more tests in the next few days to discover whether it was still in his system.
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 Anthony Mundine Website - The mystery of the Mundine chin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mundine’s next title defence was against the big Puerto Rican and WBA No1 contender Manny Siaca, a fighter who bought a reputation as a heavy handed fighter to the ring.
In what was Mundine’s worst career performance he gave the glass jaw theory critics more data to work with after going down in round 2 from a right uppercut- short left hook combination from Siaca.
Mundine went onto lose his title in this fight by a dubious split decision, despite highly respected secondsout.com senior writer Paul Upham scoring the fight 115-114 to Mundine.
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 Anthony Mundine Profile & Pictures - Born2bBig.com
Anthony Mundine fought his first professional boxing match in 2000, at the age of 25.
Anthony Mundine failed in his attempt to re-gain the WBA super middleweight title after losing by decision to Mikkel Kessler on August of 2005 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Anthony Mundine's list of past fights and opponents has also been a subject of criticism, citing that he and his managers tend to choose sub-par and/or older fighters to take into the ring, who have only very modest fight records and little or no popularity.
www.born2bbig.com /anthony-mundine.html   (374 words)

  
 Sven Ottke vs Anthony Mundine - TOO MUCH-TOO SOON : OTTKE CRASHES MUNDINE'S DREAM
Anthony Mundine paid for his decision to challenge Sven Ottke so early in his career last night when the IBF Super Middleweight Champion crashed home a right hand with ten seconds remaining to knockout the previously undefeated #14 CONTENDER in Dortmund, Germany.
Mundine outboxed his man in round five but did very little but dance in the sixth with Ottke stopping in centre ring in frustration pleading for a fight.The seventh was the same, Ottke seemed to breaking Mundine down with solid body shots on the inside.
Mundine showboated and was throwing at the bell but Ottke's confidence was evident.
www.eastsideboxing.com /SvenOttkevsAnthonyMundine.html   (960 words)

  
 rediff.com: sports channel - WBC strip Mundine of ranking for September 11 remarks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The World Boxing Council indefinitely stripped Australian Anthony Mundine of his ranking on Wednesday over controversial remarks the super middleweight made this week about the September 11 attacks on the U.S. Mundine, a Muslim, said on Monday that the U.S. had brought the September 11 attacks upon itself.
"Mundine is currently rated in the super middleweight division and, therefore, the WBC announces that he will be sanctioned by dropping him indefinitely from the WBC ratings, since such statements are unbelievable and intolerable and seriously hurt world society and boxing.
Mundine, a former rugby player ranked 26th by the WBC, is scheduled to fight International Boxing Federation super middleweight champion Sven Ottke in Dortmund, Germany on December 1.
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 CNN.com - Mundine defends WBA belt with a KO - Jan. 19, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Anthony Mundine recovered from being knocked down by Yoshinori Nishizawa to retain his World Boxing Association super middleweight title Monday with a fifth-round stoppage.
Mundine, who won the vacant WBA crown with a unanimous decision over American Antwun Echols on September 3, was put on the canvas by a short right hand just before the end of the second round.
Mundine knocked Nishizawa down in the fourth round with a short right, 40 seconds from the end of the round.
www.cnn.com /2004/SPORT/01/19/boxing.mundine.ap/index.html   (280 words)

  
 The Politics of Anthony Mundine
Tony Mundine for all we know may have some deep seated views on Islamic philosophy or an informed angle on why the policies of the United States government may have stirred up hatred in foreign lands.
Mundine it has been reported has since apologised, claiming that his words were 'taken out of context.' For many that may be too little, too late.
The irony of course is that Tony Mundine, the Muslim Aboriginal, would make a far greater 'statement' on behalf of his religion and of his ethnicity by concentrating on maximising his prodigious talents and letting his fist's and not his mouth to do the talking.
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 Boxing News : Mundine Vs. Echols: What Happened Down Under
Mundine, on the other hand had some questions to answer after forcing the bout to be postponed from its original date because of catching a virus during training (winter just past Down Under).
Mundine also took a lot out of Echols by leaning his bigger body on top of his during the many clinches.
Meanwhile, Mundine upped his punch output late, and managed to land some crisp combinations that snapped Echols head back, but he never seemed to seriously hurt the American (although Echols's left eye was badly swollen by the end of the fight).
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 ESPN.com: BOXING - WBC strips boxer of his ranking after comments about Sept. 11 attacks
Mundine is ranked only 26th among super middleweights by the WBC, but he is ranked 14th by the International Boxing Federation and is scheduled to fight for the IBF title Dec. 1 against Sven Ottke.
Mundine, an Australian Aborigine who reportedly became a Muslim to model himself on former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, said in a television interview Monday that Australians should keep out of the U.S.-led campaign in Afghanistan.
In Sydney, Mundine's father, trainer and promoter Tony Mundine said he wasn't concerned with the WBC's decision because his son is due to challenge for the IBF title.
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 USATODAY.com - Mundine wins vacant WBA super middleweight title   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mundine's only loss in his 20 fights was to Germany's Sven Ottke in a title challenge in December 2001.
Mundine rarely allowed the American to land more than one or two good blows at a time during the 12 rounds.
Echols and Mundine were first scheduled to meet Aug. 6 but Mundine had to postpone the fight because of a virus.
www.usatoday.com /sports/boxing/2003-09-03-mundine-fight_x.htm   (412 words)

  
 Anthony Mundine
It's true, Anthony Mundine has never disgraced himself on or off the field and to many, he is a fantastic role model to kids from all backgrounds.
Anthony Mundine's departure from the Dragons was to say the least, controversial.
Mundine is given little time on the field and often found himself playing at the unlikely position of hooker.
www.showroom.com.au /dragons/mundine.htm   (1840 words)

  
 PM - Anthony Mundine's racism claims
JOHN STUART: Tony Mundine's gym is located in the heart of Redfern, in an Aboriginal housing area known as 'the Block'.
ANTHONY MUNDINE: Well it's very hard for you guys to relate, you know, to an Aboriginal person growing up within the system and the adversity that we have to go through in order to get and achieve what we want to achieve.
Anthony Mundine's sporting career could be over but his role on the political stage may have just begun.
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 Media Man
Mundine has had a stormy relationship with the popular media.[1] His conversion to Islam in 1999, self-promotion and outspoken opinions have created a love-hate relationship with the Australian public.[2] He was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person of the Year in 2000.
Mundine played junior rugby league for Hurstville United before signing with the St. George Dragons in 1993.
Mundine's list of past fights and opponents has also been a subject of criticism, citing that he and his managers tend to choose sub-par and/or older fighters to take into the ring, who have only very modest fight records and little or no popularity.
www.mediaman.com.au /profiles/mundine.html   (559 words)

  
 Doghouse Boxing Speaks with Anthony Mundine
WBA Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Mundine has confirmed that his world title defense against Puerto Rican powerhouse Manny Siaca will proceed as planned on May 8 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre despite the Australian suffering an ankle injury on Monday.
Mundine's detractors are expected to have a field day with the recent sequence of events.
After rolling his right ankle while sparring on Monday, it was reported that Mundine had suffered a grade two or three lateral ligament sprain of his ankle and the prospect of the fight going ahead looked bleak.
www.doghouseboxing.com /News/Cocks/Cocks050304.htm   (550 words)

  
 Mundine denies cameo league appearance
Anthony Mundine has quashed rumours of a return to the rugby league field despite reports he was set to play for a regional NSW side.
Mundine's manager, Khoder Nasser said he was relieved Mundine opted against a return to the football field.
Mundine, who played three State of Origin games for NSW in 1999, hasn't played rugby league since leaving St George Illawarra in 2000 to pursue his boxing career.
news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=105242   (457 words)

  
 BBC News | SPORT | Mundine rings the changes
Mundine, who turned his back on rugby league earlier in the year, citing entrenched racism as one of his reasons, will fight Gerrard Zohs, a former super-middleweight champion of New Zealand.
Mundine's father Tony is a former Commonwealth champion who was knocked out by former world champions Luis Rodriguez and Carlos Monzon.
Mundine is not the first sportsperson to have a go at boxing after establishing themselves in another sport.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sport/810093.stm   (315 words)

  
 Anthony "The Man" Mundine
Mundine has been widely tipped to be knocked out in their clash, and will be the underdog according to many bookies around the world.
On the plus side for Mundine Fans are that we will be able to see a fit Mundine ready to rock, the only negatives are that we won't be able to see British Heavyweight Audley Harrison in action.
Mundine started off slowly enough, wary of the Americans power, but from the 4th round on, it looked as though Mundine would dominate the fight, and went on to do just that.
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 Anthony Mundine looks ahead to next challenge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Mundine-Green bout- which Mundine won by unanimous decision: 116-113, 118-111 and 118-112- was sanctioned as a WBA World Title eliminator; gaining Mundine the position of mandatory challenger to Denmark’s Mikkel Kessler for the WBA World Title at 168lb.
Mundines manager, Khoder Nasser, is currently overseas negotiating with authorities as to the possible options for Mundine.
Given that Mundine- trained by Roy Jones Sr- will not be fighting in a World Title bout in the oncoming months due to the listed circumstance, ‘The Man’ is keen to stay active with a proposed August bout, likely to be held in Queensland.
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 The Enemyboard :: View topic - Howard the Coward - Anthony Mundine on the Riots
Mundine, who is a Muslim and Aboriginal, said that Prime Minister John Howard was wrong if he did not accept there was underlying racism in Australia.
Mundine told the Nine Network it was up to "great leaders" in the community to stay positive and do positive things.
Mundine blamed racism for the hostile reaction of a crowd after he left the boxing ring in Perth on Sunday.
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 ESPN.com: BOXING - Mundine's asinine, but the WBC is, too
Mundine, an Australian Muslim who also happens to be a world-ranked super middleweight, basically said the U.S. had it coming.
In regard to Mundine, the WBC is merely exploiting passionate public opinion for its own sensationalistic self-promotion.
Mundine, who has profusely apologized for his half-witted remarks, is scheduled to fight Sven Ottke for the IBF super middleweight title Dec. 1 in Germany.
espn.go.com /boxing/columns/graham/1269324.html   (1033 words)

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