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McDonnell Says a "Statement" Was Made With Ceja Win

•May 12, 2013

Jamie McDonnell believes he "made a statement" by winning the vacant IBF bantamweight title with a contentious majority decision over the previously unbeaten Julio Ceja at the Keepmoat Stadium last night. Former British, Commonwealth and European champion McDonnell was a firm underdog heading into the fight in his hometown of Doncaster against his Mexican opponent, who came into the contest with an unblemished 24-0 record, with 22 knockouts. However, while Ceja landed some telling blows throughout - particularly in the fourth and 11th rounds - McDonnell's slick style and combination punches were enough to win over the judges, who scored the bout 114-114, 115-113 and a frankly ludicrous 118-110. Ceja, who is trained by the world renowned Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, could feel perhaps feel hard done by in his first fight abroad on a chilly night in south Yorkshire, but McDonnell felt he was the clear winner.

Jamie McDonnell: I Felt I Could Have Stopped Ceja Late

BoxingScene Staff

•May 11, 2013

Jamie McDonnell dismissed Julio Ceja's fearsome reputation to claim the vacant IBF bantamweight title with a controversial majority decision win at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. McDonnell, who lost two successive fights five years ago and looked to be going nowhere, had worked his way up the rankings to earn the shot and took it with both hands. However, he seemed to have lost his chance against Ceja, whose powerful work looked to have done enough to win the belt on away turf only for contentious scores of 114-114, 115-113 and a frankly ludicrous 118-110 to hand it to McDonnell.

McDonnell Achieves Dream, Shocks Ceja For IBF Belt

BoxingScene Staff

•May 11, 2013

Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, Yorkshire - Jamie McDonnell (21-2-1, 9KOs), undefeated since 2008, achieved his dream by shocking previously undefeated 20-year-old hot Mexican prospect Julio Ceja (24-1, 22KOs) with a twelve round majority decision, capturing the vacant IBF bantamweight title that was vacated by Leo Santa Cruz, who moved up to 122-pounds. The scores were 114-114, 115-113, 118-110.

McDonnell Has No Fear: Ceja Has Never Been Tested

BoxingScene Staff

•May 11, 2013

Jamie McDonnell has shrugged off Julio Ceja's intimidating knockout record ahead of the pair's world bantamweight title scrap on Saturday. Doncaster's McDonnell steps up to the top level for the first time with a shot at the vacant IBF belt against an unbeaten Mexican who boasts a fearsome record of 24 fights, 24 wins and 22 knockouts. However, the Yorkshireman - whose own 20-2-1 record only features nine stoppages - enjoys home advantage when they meet at the Keepmoat Stadium in his native Doncaster, as well as more experience against durable opposition. "I did an interview with Mexican television and I told them that, yes, their kid's got an impressive record and he's knocked about 15 out in the first three rounds," McDonnell told Press Association Sport.

Ceja Warns McDonnell: You Never Fought Anyone Like Me

Phil Barnett

•May 11, 2013

Jamie McDonnell never dreamt he would fight for a world title - because he is not even a boxing fan. The Doncaster bantamweight can complete an impressive rise tomorrow when he faces unbeaten Mexican Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF belt in front of his own fans at the Keepmoat Stadium. Claiming a world title will be his greatest achievement but the Yorkshireman admits he can hardly claim to be fulfilling a childhood ambition. McDonnell (20-2-1, 9KOs) told Press Association Sport: "Everyone says 'it's my dream to win a world title' but do you know what, it was never a dream for me.

Ceja Petitions IBF For Neutral Referee Versus McDonnell

Jake Donovan

•May 9, 2013

Handlers for bantamweight contender Julio Ceja followed through on their mid-week promise to protest the IBF-appointed officials selection for this weekend’s vacant title fight with Jamie McDonnell. The bout takes place in McDonnell’s hometown of Doncaster, England, and comes with two of the four appointed officials hailing from the UK. One of the two is referee Howard Foster, who has officiated two of McDonnell’s recent bouts and also hails from the fighter’s hometown. Ceja (24-0, 22KO) was already conceding hometown advantage to McDonnell, but his handlers are demanding a more level playing field in order for the fight to proceed as planned on Saturday.

Ceja Camp Files Protest Over Officials For McDonnell Fight

Jake Donovan

•May 8, 2013

Julio Ceja had no problem conceding hometown advantage to Jamie McDonnell, so long as their fight this Saturday in Doncaster, England would take place on an otherwise level playing field. There is now concern for that not being the case. The promise of neutrality is being questioned by the Ceja camp after the IBF – whose vacant bantamweight title is at stake in the bout – released the names of the officials for this weekend’s contest.

News: Kessler-Froch II; McDonell; Jazza; Andy Lee Back

Random Hits

•May 7, 2013

WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler will get the most competitive sparring of his career prior to his May 25 showdown with IBF Champion Carl Froch. The Viking Warrior will train with no less than three unbeaten youngsters in his Copenhagen gym this week: WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly (26-0, 12 KOs), WBO #1 super middleweight contender George Groves (18-0, 14 KOs) and WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion Erik Skoglund (16-0, 9 KOs). Together, they have amassed a perfect record of 60 wins, zero losses and 35 KOs. Kessler´s KO record also stands at 35, along with 46 wins and just two defeats.

British Boxing: Murray; Gethin; Dickens; Ceja vs McDonnell

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 30, 2013

Lightweight ace Martin Gethin is one step away from a dream world title shot, but first he has to get through tough Panamanian Ammeth Diaz on Friday 31st May at Walsall Town Hall. Gethin, 29, has home advantage in the crucial showdown promoted by Frank Warren in association with Errol Johnson’s NEWOB Promotions which will be televised live and exclusive on The Channel Of Champions BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). The Black Country hero won the British title with a sensational ninth round stoppage of Ben Murphy in January, his fourth stoppage win in a row that includes an 11th round stoppage of former British Champion Carl Johanneson. He faces a massive test against the vastly experienced Diaz from Panama City who has racked up 43 fights in a near 13 year career with 31 wins and 22 KO’s. He pushed the current IBF World Champion Miguel Vazquez the distance in January last year, losing on the judges’ scorecard and came storming back in September with a fifth round stoppage of Stanley Mendez.

Photos: Ceja Trains With Nacho For Jamie McDonnell

Boxing Photos

•Apr 30, 2013

The undefeated knockout sensation Julio Ceja (24-0, 22KOs) is ready for battle on May 11 in Yorkshire, England. He faces Jamie McDonell (20-2-1, 9KOs) for the vacant bantamweight title of the International Boxing Federation (IBF). The match will be televised by Televisa Deportes. Under the watchful eye of veteran trainer Nacho Beristain, Ceja is going through some very strenuous workouts at the Romanza Gym in Mexico.