My WBA title fight 1989-03-16

[Krucial]

ok,just now saw your post b4 mine

[!!! Beowulf !!!]

Given Sweden's attitude to Boxing, thats a very credible career. The EBU belt isn't exactly a minor belt. In with some big names as well. Hope he found it in the end.

[Kid Achilles]

Tim Witherspoon was a brutal puncher with the right hand. He also had some of the widest shoulders for a fighter his height I've ever seen. He had Max Baer shoulders.

It's great to have a former belt holder here who actually got in there and traded punches with these well known heavyweights. Welcome to the forum!

[lillen]

Given Sweden's attitude to Boxing, thats a very credible career. The EBU belt isn't exactly a minor belt. In with some big names as well. Hope he found it in the end.

Some good news!

Sweden's boxing ban could end
Published: 15th November 2006 12:30 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/5516/
Professional boxing has been illegal in Sweden since 1970, but it could be time to start booking ringside seats after the new Martial Arts Delegation has its first meeting in Örebro today, Dagens Nyheter reports.

The delegation consists of three people: a legal expert, Petra Lundh; a medical expert, Björn Lindvall; and a board member from the Swedish Sports Confederation, Helen Wiklind Wårell. Both the boxing and the martial arts federations have appealed the inclusion of Wiklund-Wirell but she will remain on the board until further notice.
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The ban on professional boxing has recently been replaced by a new law, which leaves decisions on martial arts or boxing events in the hands of the newly formed Martial Arts Delegation.

When the delegation today convenes for the first time it will decide on four applications, three of which are boxing-related.

The new law came into being in order to protect those who participate in violent sports from brain injury. As a result it is possible that professional boxing will soon be welcomed back into the Swedish sporting community, if it is seen to take the necessary precautions.

"I don't like professional boxing the way it is now, but I hope it is allowed because it would be good for the boxers," ringside doctor Sanna Neselius told The Local.

Neselius was once a professional boxer herself, competing primarily in Germany and Finland, and has personal experience of the medical dangers.

"I would like the rules to be changed so that it becomes more like amateur boxing, with fewer rounds and better protection," she said.
Paul O'Mahony

[Southpaw Stinger]

Some good news!

Sweden's boxing ban could end
Published: 15th November 2006 12:30 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/5516/
Professional boxing has been illegal in Sweden since 1970, but it could be time to start booking ringside seats after the new Martial Arts Delegation has its first meeting in Örebro today, Dagens Nyheter reports.

The delegation consists of three people: a legal expert, Petra Lundh; a medical expert, Björn Lindvall; and a board member from the Swedish Sports Confederation, Helen Wiklind Wårell. Both the boxing and the martial arts federations have appealed the inclusion of Wiklund-Wirell but she will remain on the board until further notice.
Related Articles

The ban on professional boxing has recently been replaced by a new law, which leaves decisions on martial arts or boxing events in the hands of the newly formed Martial Arts Delegation.

When the delegation today convenes for the first time it will decide on four applications, three of which are boxing-related.

The new law came into being in order to protect those who participate in violent sports from brain injury. As a result it is possible that professional boxing will soon be welcomed back into the Swedish sporting community, if it is seen to take the necessary precautions.

"I don't like professional boxing the way it is now, but I hope it is allowed because it would be good for the boxers," ringside doctor Sanna Neselius told The Local.

Neselius was once a professional boxer herself, competing primarily in Germany and Finland, and has personal experience of the medical dangers.

"I would like the rules to be changed so that it becomes more like amateur boxing, with fewer rounds and better protection," she said.
Paul O'Mahony

Now that is some good news!

[lillen]

How can I get a video from My WBA title fight 1989-03-16 vs. Pillipp Brown

How can I get a video from My WBA title fight 1989-03-16 vs. Pillipp Brown location Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, NV, USA
Our were can I download it?

Best regards

Anders Eklund
Hjalmar Brantingsg 2B
753 27 UPPSALA
SWEDEN

anders.lillen.eklund@hotmail.com
http://www.swed.net/lillen/

http://www.scandinavian-boxing-ranki...ers-eklund.htm

Hi!

I just write this to reactivate this matter.

I have for some time tried to get hold on this video, but no response yet.

Maybe some one in this network now how I can get it/were to download it?

[BattlingNelson]

Hi!

I just write this to reactivate this matter.

I have for some time tried to get hold on this video, but no response yet.

Maybe some one in this network now how I can get it/were to download it?

Hej Lillen!!

I'm from Denmark and followed your career. I thought you were a very good fighter but didn't quite achieve what your talent promised. Anyway I thought you had a good career and fought some excellent fighters!

Cool that you are posting here on boxingscene.

I cannot help you with your request unfortunately, but I had the fight on tape I believe. Unfortunately most of my fight-collection was lost a few years ago when my cellar flooded.

I hope some of the other posters can help you. Maybe Themanchine who has quite a collection.

[gridiron]

Anders ”Lillen” Eklund has gone down in boxing history as a top Euro fighter, and who never dared to face the best when getting the opportunity (that’s a boxer deserving great respect!). “Lillen”=”The Little Boy”=around 240 pds., 6’6½".

Among the victories, he did lose his three major fights. Against Frank Bruno in 1985, he busted his eardrum early on, and we do now what that do (except the pain) to your poise. It occurred in the 1st round, I’ve been told, and Bruno took another three to finish it off.

Anders was stopped by Olympic silver medallist, the undefeated Francesco Damiani two years later. No big deal, Damiani was world class, clearly outboxing Ray Mercer in 1987 before, unluckily, suffering a broken nose in the 9th stanza.

In 1989, “Lillen” was flattened in 71 sec. by Tim Witherspoon. He was very taunted in his native Sweden for this, but, no big deal here either. “Terrible Tim” was considered by a lot of the 1980’s top trainers to be that decade’s biggest talent, even bigger than Holmes or Tyson. He chose, however, to threw that talent away, qualifying into the so-called “Lost Generation of the 80’s”, not taking his boxing career that seriously. Though, when he was at his best, he produced. As against veteran Holmes (in only his 16th fight), and against Eklund.

Just steppin’ into the ring against a “Terrible Tim” in top form showed plenty of guts. Anders’ career is remembered on this side of the Atlantic for his two reigns as European heavyweight champion, and, for his damn guts!

[MissDeeCole]

is he single

[gridiron]

is he single

You should go for "Kingpin" Johnson instead. In a recent interview, he wanted all ladies to know he is single.