By Andrew Potter, Aus-Boxing.com
Daniel Geale and Eromosele Albert both weighed in successfully ahead of their IBF Middleweight Title bout on Wednesday night, 31st August, 2011.
Nigerian-born Albert, who at 37 is seven years Geale’s senior, said he was in no doubt about his chances for the fight. ”August 31st, my twin boys turn eight,” he told reporters at the weigh-in on Tuesday. ”I have already promised them that I am bringing them the world title.”
Geale said he was a better fighter since picking up the world title. ”I have improved my power since Germany and I can’t wait to try it out,” he said.
12 Rounds-IBF Middleweight Title
Daniel Geale 72.35kg [159.5] vs Eromosele Albert 71.70kg [158]
12 Rounds-PABA Super Middleweight Title
Jamie Pittman 75.90kg vs Serge Yannick 75.35kg
8 Rounds-Featherweight
Reynaldo Belandres 56.60kg vs Joel Brunker 57.50kg
6 Rounds-Cruiserweight
Mostyn Niemann 90.70kg vs Rhys King (Weighs In Later)
6 Rounds-Welterweight
John Akauola 66.40kg vs Steve Maxwell 66.45kg
4 Rounds-Light Heavyweight
Gary Brown 79.50kg vs Steve Lovett 78.30kg
Photos by Louie Rockfingrz Abigail, who covers the boxing scene for Aus-Boxing.com