I would like to thank everyone who has visited our site, Minnesota’s boxers, and the promoters who bring boxing to our state. I am very thankful for the many great people I have been able to meet during this year and a half of covering the local boxing scene. For several reasons we will no-longer be updating this site, THANKS AGAIN and goodbye. See you at the fights!

June 11 - St. Paul Armory, Caleb Truax

June 17 - Grandma’s Sports Garden, Andy Kolle, Gary Eyer,  RJ Laase, and Tyler Hultin

PRESS RELEASE

IRISH GREEK SENSATION
DON “DA BOMB” GEORGE
IRISH GREEK SENSATION
Don “DA BOMB” George, Ready To Explode on ShoBox !!!

By Cestus Press
 

Don George, Courtesy Cestus Management

On April 30, 2010, ShoBox “The New Generation” will feature Cestus Management’s undefeated Super Middleweight, Don “DA’ BOMB” George (19-0-1 w/17 KOS) in his home town of Chicago, Illinois. “DA’ BOMB” who is of Irish and Greek bloodlines is true to his fighting heritage and is ready able and willing to step-up to the next level and fight anybody. The first step will be taken against the tough and rugged African contender Osumanu Adama (17-1 w/13 KOS ) over eight rounds, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois.  The fight is guaranteed to be a ShoBox shootout as both of these super middleweights can flat out bang!.
In George’s two previous outings he looked very impressive in disposing of the tough and experienced Jason Naugler and the hard punching Phil “The Drill” Williams, delivering sensational 3rd and 4th round knockouts. George who is notoriously know for his knockout power has KO’d 17 of his 20 opponents all within 5 rounds. These wins are a result of George using a good sound defense complimented with a savage offensive style that features an explosive and brutal one punch knockout capability.
George has been in training for this fight against Adama since the middle of February and has had a phenomenal training camp and is ready to put on the type of performance that ShoBox is always looking for, which is quality fighters who produce quality fights, that generate PURE EXCITEMENT!!!
Cestus Management, who is the manager of George and guides his career, feels that their charge has been properly groomed and is ready to experience the next level in boxing.  The company’s vast experience with the ShoBox series and other premium television networks has served to prepare the Chicago Irish/Greek BOMBER for his first major moment in the spotlight.  

Mike Michael (Exclusive Adviser) said, “Donovan George’s two previous wins against Jason Naugler and Phil Williams where exceptional. “I’ve been saying this from day one, that it would only be a matter of time before Donovan becomes a force to be reckoned with in the Super-Middleweight division. Look at the savage ferocity that he displayed in his last two fights and the way that he dismantled two very live opponents in a combined total of seven rounds. In these fights “DA BOMB” produced entertainment, great anticipation, knockdowns and  “KO”s and that’s what boxing fans want to see when they pay their money.

Michael continued, “I have seen Donovan grow and mature and evolve as an athlete, where i have seen an overall improvement in his ability as a professional fighter. So i am very confident and feel that Donovan is 110% ready to take the next step when he makes his ShoBox” debut. Michael added, “Donovan George always reminds me of the fighters of the 1950’s era, who where fearless and fought with a savage go for broke fighting style. I believe that Don “DA BOMB” George is a throw-back and everyone will see this on ShoBox April 30th.

For further information about Don “DA BOMB George please visit; www,cestusmanagement.com For any kind of future interviews to be scheduled with Donovan George please contact Cestus Management at the following contact details;

CESTUS PRESS RELEASE
Donovan George Scheduled to Throws First Pitch at Chicago Cubs Game At Wrigleys Field!
By: Cestus Press
 
On Monday April 26, 2010 , Cestus Management’s 168 pound contender Don “Da’Bomb” George is slated to throw out the honorary first pitch, as Chicago’s beloved Cubs begin a home stand against the Washington Nationals at the famed Wrigley Field.  It is an honor that any sports fan would want but few ever get to experience.  George, who is on the rise in his chosen pugilistic profession feels that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  “This is absolutely amazing for me, I grew up watching the Cubs” with the rest of Chicago and i cannot put into words how i feel, I’m speechless said Donovan George as he winds down training for his fight next Friday. 
 
Mike Michael, who is Cestus Management’s Chief Advisor, added, “ Chicago has always been a great sports town rich in baseball, football, basketball, and boxing traditions.  On Monday Baseball fans across the country will watch Donovan throw out the first pitch and four days later boxing fans across the country will watch Donovan represent Chicago when he fights on national TV; what more can be said. 

Donovan George fights Asumanu Adama on THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHTS  which will take place at the UIC Pavilion on April 30th 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.

Advance Tickets starting at $31, can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com Tel 1-800-745-3000); Cestus Management (Tel 856 690 9095) and 8 Count Productions (Tel 312 226-5800). Doors open at 7pm, first bout starts at 7:30pm.
THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT: will be televised live on ShoBox The New Generation at 11pm EST, 10PM CST and 8pm PST.
For further information about Don “DA BOMB George please visit; www,cestusmanagement.com For any kind of future interviews to be scheduled with Donovan George please contact Cestus Management at the following contact details;

AND OUR MINNESOTA STATE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION IS…. A DRAW!

By: Laura Zink

Photos by SnapLocally.com

Phil Williams

I can’t say I was completely shocked, but then again…I couldn’t see everything. The St. Paul Armory was so packed! So many people were standing up and blocking the view; so many impromptu seats were moved up front congesting the space by the ring; so many photographers crowded in at ringside, and well, then there was the neutral corner ringpost obstructing the center of the ring from the press table…

So I couldn’t have called it even if I wanted to. At our press table, we were divided as to who won, scores ranging across eerily large margins. At least the fans seemed to have made up their mind – whomever they came for, that guy OBVIOUSLY won.

Truax outboxed Williams.

Williams had Truax hurt.

Truax was faster than Williams.

Williams bloodied Truax’s nose.

Williams didn’t rally until the last round.

Truax would have been knocked out if it weren’t for the bell.

Truax (left) Williams (right)

It really depended who you talked to, but as the fans and the fighters waited for the score to be called, all things appeared to be true at the same time. In the ring, Williams walked around facing the crowd with his arms raised in victory. And once Truax noticed Williams was parading around the ring, he jumped on the ropes in his own corner to encourage the primarily Truax crowd that he, Truax, was indeed the winner. From where I sat, I guess it just a matter of perspective…and a sincere need to see replay footage from a better angle.

Yet, as the judges poured just a little too long over their scorecards, and the fans, now all on their feet, awaited the decision, I looked out at the 2,000 plus agitated people in attendance and thought…

I hope there isn’t a riot.

But when the announcer took the microphone and read the scores: 97-94 Truax, 96-94 Williams, 95-95… the crowd, in mutual and utter outrage, forgot about each other and ran over to their fighters to tell them that they won.

Williams was decidedly pissed. He yelled at everyone in the ring while throwing up his arms in outrage. And to everyone who had the guts to try and hold him back, Williams yelled over their shoulders to all who were watching that he had been robbed. Truax, standing in his corner at the other end of the ring with his hands on his hips, looked still, somewhat distant, and clearly frustrated.

It was clear that both fighters had the sincere belief that they had taken the victory. First, both men felt that they had used superior boxing to beat each other in the early rounds.

Caleb Truax, Courtesy SnapLocally.com

“I don’t think it was a tough fight,” Truax said. “I boxed him the whole fight. I controlled the whole fight. He didn’t land a punch besides his jab until the last round. I thought I won the fight going away.”

“I mean, he lost the fight,” Williams said. “What the heck did he do to get 97-94? Where did that come from? Don’t you got to hit somebody? I mean, don’t punches tell of my fight? Them is 10 ounce gloves. Man, the man couldn’t get nothing off at all. My movement was too good for him. I was in shape. I was keeping that jab out there. Every time he would get in with that jab I would counter – BOOM – and he couldn’t get in, at all. He was desperate trying to get into the body. He couldn’t even get nothing in. I won the fight clearly, man.”

Similarly, both fighters had a firm resolution as to what the last round should mean to the judges.

“I hope they didn’t sway their decision on the last round because it was one round, and he didn’t even hurt me,” Truax said. “He hit me and caught me off balance, but I wasn’t hurt. I didn’t go to my knees or anything like that.”

“I was controlling him with the jab, movement all the time,” Williams said. “He was scared to come into my power, and you can see why in the 10^th round: I had him out. The man was out. The only thing that saved him was that bell. Other than that, he was out of there. He lost the fight.”

And clearly, both fighters had their own understanding as to the significance of the bloody nose Truax got in round 4.

“The bloody nose didn’t really bother me at all,” Truax said. “It bled more than it should have because of my allergies. I have had allergies for the last three or four weeks, so my nose was really dry. My nose doesn’t bother me at all.”

“I hurt the boy early in like the 4^th round with the jab, when I chased him back,” Williams said. “He couldn’t do nothing with me. My movement was too good, side-to-side, back, stepping off to the side throwing a punch, boom, I would hit him with the jab. Man, I knew that I was at his show, his promoter his manager and all that. Man, did that boy’s see his nose? Do you see my face? It doesn’t look like I got hit at all. Man, his nose was drippin. Yeah, that man 97-94. That is just unbelievable. It was unbelievable. How do you get 97-94 like this? With your nose leaking and the other fighter over here, I am looking like I am ready to take pictures. You know what I am saying? That is bad. I saw some blood on me.”

Williams stopped and looked down at his trunks and his hand wraps, pointing to spots flecked with red.

“That ain’t my blood. That ain’t my blood. Yeah, that ain’t mine. That’s not my blood.”

But from whatever angle you got to see the fight, be it from the knotted clusters of people standing at ringside or all the way back to the large throngs of drinking and screaming standing-room-only fans who closed in on VIP tables as the rounds carried on, both fighters tested each other with the best of what their arsenal had to offer: Truax using his countering to load up his fast and impressive combinations, and Williams using his jab to set up his power. Perhaps the issue was that neither man, while very present in the battle, completely used their arsenal ALL the way. Yeah, Truax could have thrown more combos, and Williams, he could have started using his power earlier on. But either way, it was a good fight, even if the decision was less than satisfying.

I think that one fan at ringside explained best what we could take from that fight:

Win, lose, or draw…That would be a HELL of a rematch!

Photos by SnapLocally.com

Truax (left) Williams (right), Courtesy SnapLocally.com

In front of a full house at the St Paul Armory, “Golden” Caleb Truax and Phil “The Drill” Williams did something nobody predicted would happen, they fought to a draw. To the fans point of view this decision was split among party lines, both sides feeling their guy got robbed. I even pulled some of the professional fighters in attendance and it was an even split as to who they thought had won the fight, again following their party lines. My vantage point was somewhat obstructed so I could not give a completely accurate scoring myself. Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell  finished his destruction of Josh Gutcher in exciting fashion at 55 seconds of the second round. Ismail “Sharp Shooter” Muwendo lived up to his moniker with precise strikes until his fight was stopped after the 5thround. Full results below. Stay tuned for more on the Truax/Williams fight from Laura Zink.

Derek Winston exhibition Jake Backus - This was one of the more spirited exhibitions I have seen. I think if Winston would use his length more he would be a very tough foe.

Meier (left) Copp (right), Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Charlse Meier over Dan Copp (UD 40,36/ 39,37/ 40,36) - This was a pretty fun fight. Meier was able to control things when he stuck to his boxing and using his jab. To Copp’s credit he was very game in this fight, he did much of the pressing and was able to land a fair amount of his punches.

Courtesy SnapLocally.com

James Owen over Antwan Robertson  (UD 40,36/ 39,37/ 40,36) - Superman vs Batman, Robertson came to the ring in his customary Superman attire while Owen was sporting a Batman T. From opening bell until the final moments of the fight Batman controlled the ring. As soon as both fighters entered the ring it was clear to me that Robertson was the much smaller man and Owen took full advantage of that in forcing almost all the action and stalking Robertson around the ring for pretty much the entire fight.

MMA

Zach Juusola over Shaine Emmons (Arm Bar)

Travis Reddinger over Elias Jones (Ground and Pound)

Boxing

Muwendo (right) Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Ismail “Sharp Shooter” Muwendo over David Laque (Ref stopped the fight after the 5th) - Muwendo continues to impress me hugely. Laque looked quite a bit bigger to me but that did not stop Muwendo from dishing out punishment over the 5 rounds the fight lasted. Ismail Muwendo was sharp as ever with his jabs and pretty much whatever else he threw. I think it was only Laque’s size advantage that kept him on his feet throughout. I dont think it will be long before we hear much more from Sharp Shooter.

Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell, Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Joey “Minnesota Ice’ Abell over Josh Gutcher(Stopped 55 seconds into the 2nd round) - Not too much to say about this fight. Abell is just a man amongst boys in most cases when he enters the ring. One only needs to look at Abell as he enters the ring to know what separates him from so many. Abell seemed like he would knock Gutchers head off with every strike landed. Ice stunned Gutcher on several occasions with varying punches from jabs to straight lefts, hooks and you name it, almost every throw could have been a game ender.

Truax (left) Courtesy SnapLocally.com

“Golden” Caleb Truax Draw Phil “The Drill” Williams (Draw 97,94 T/ 96,94 W/ 95,95) - This was a much different fight than I expected. Phil Williams learned his lesson against Matt Vanda and decided to let his hands go during his fight with Truax. Early in the contest it seemed Truax’s superior boxing skill would win the day but as the rounds went on and Williams kept increasing his offense the fight grew very close. Like I have stated before from my vantage point I would not feel comfortable giving any score other than I saw it as a close fight. The two biggest things I took away from this one is, Phil Williams was able to learn from prior mistakes and used his full arsenal in this fight, and Caleb Truax has a chin, a very good chin.

Again, stay tuned for Laura Zink’s peice on the fight.

Caleb Truax (left) and Phil Williams (right), Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Weights From St. Paul, MN!

Caleb Truax 162.5                   Phil Williams 163 (Minnesota State Super Middleweight Championship)
Joey Abell 241                         Josh Gutcher 245
Ismail Muwendo 130              David Laque 131
Antwan Robertson 117           James Owen 121.5
Charles Meier 158.5               Dan Copp 158

MMA:

Zach Juusola 160                     Shaine Emmons 160
Elias Jones 142                        Travis Reddinger 142

Promoter: Seconds Out Promotions
Venue: St. Paul Armory
Tickets: ticketweb.com

The best up-and-comer might be 26-year-old Osseo native Caleb Truax, who has the biggest fight of his young career Friday in St. Paul.

 Click here to read article, startribune.com

"Golden" Caleb Truax, Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Truax Out for Revenge against Williams!
 
For Immediate Release

St. Paul, MN (April 21, 2010) – When Osseo’s Caleb Truax dropped a devastating decision to Minneapolitan Phil Williams in the 2005 Minnesota Golden Gloves, his sights were set on immediate revenge. Mission failed. Williams jolted to the professional ranks just one year later and Truax followed shortly thereafter.
 
“I always wanted payback”, Truax said looking back to the defeat from five years ago. “The problem was he turned pro before the next Golden Gloves tournament so it wasn’t possible.”
 
This Friday at the St. Paul Armory, Truax will have his long awaited shot at redemption; though it won’t be easy. As professionals, the two Minnesotans have taken different paths. Williams, 11-3 (10 KO’s), is recognized for his devastating one punch power. He knocked a number of opponents out cold, becoming a YouTube hit in the process, but has suffered three setbacks of his own.
 
At 14-0 (9 KO’s), Truax is a gifted boxer-puncher known for thoroughly punishing opponents before ending their night. With the always dangerous Williams eager to get back on track following two tough defeats, Truax recognizes the importance of sticking to the game plan.
 
“I feel that I will outbox him” said the University of Minnesota graduate. “I respect his power but he doesn’t throw the sharpest punches, so I don’t think he will be able to catch me. He will feel my power if anything because I have nine knockouts and have stopped some rugged opponents.”
 
In addition to personal bragging rights, the winner can claim to be the top local fighter with Minnesota’s State Super Middleweight championship set to be on the line in this highly anticipated ten round main event.
 
The co-feature matches up dynamic power punching heavyweight Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell of Coon Rapids, MN against Iowa based veteran Josh Gutcher. Abell, 25-4 (24 KO’s), is amongst the hardest hitters in boxing. The bout is scheduled for eight rounds, but most expect the outcome to be out of the judges’ hands.
 
Also scheduled to appear on the undercard are Ismail Muwendo, David Laque, Antwon Robertson, James Owen, Charles Meier and Dan Copp.
 
In addition, two MMA bouts as well as a four round boxing exhibition are slated to take place on this action packed night.
 
Tickets for the “St. Paul Brawl” are $25 for general admission and $75 for VIP and are available at ticketweb.com. Doors open at 7 pm and the first bell is slated for 8.
 
The St. Paul Armory is located at 600 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101.
When retired professional boxer Tony Grygelko found himself unable to stay out of the gym, he realized that his passion for boxing was undeniable. At age 29, Grygelko formed Seconds Out Promotions. By utilizing the vast boxing knowledge of world-class trainer Ron Lyke, Grygelko and Seconds Out quickly became a hit.
Through determination, integrity and hard work, Seconds Out strives to become a top promotional firm by giving young fighters the ability to showcase their talents to a worldwide audience, along with offering fans the highest quality of entertainment. Seconds Out is committed to recruitment and development of the best and brightest young fighters to help achieve our mission.
Seconds Out Promotions’ current stable of pugilists includes undefeated prospects “Golden” Caleb Truax, Marcus Oliveria, Michael Faulk, Ismail Muwendo, dynamite fisted Heavyweight Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell, Willshaun Boxley, Charles Meier, Jon “The Ironman” Schmidt, and Mohammed Kayongo.

Phil Williams Prepares for Minnesota Super Middleweight Title Fight
For Immediate Release

(Photo Credit: Becky Olstad, beckyolstad.com)

Minneapolis,MN- With the Super Six Boxing Classic underway Minnesota will get a taste of it’s own super middleweight action when fan favorite Phil Williams(11-3) battles Caleb Truax(14-0) for the state super middleweight belt April 23 at the St. Paul Armory.

Williams kicked off a six week camp recently to prepare for what he considers the most important fight of his career. Coming off of losses to Matt Vanda, and Donovan George Williams aims to redirect his career, while standing by his mission to fight the best.

“After losing to George I was throwing punches in my sleep, I’m a fighter, I can’t give this up. I can still do anything the rest of these guys can do, I feel good enough to fight until I’m 40” Williams noted on the opening day of camp.
Truax, an undefeated prospect, was bested by Williams in the amateur ranks, but has since compiled a flawless professional record including a WBF middleweight title win over Kerry Hope in November.

Truax-Williams will be a ten round affair with the Minnesota Super Middleweight title on the line. Tickets are available at ticketweb.com, and are 25$ general admission, and 75$ VIP.

With break neck power in either hand Phil Williams quickly became a fan favorite in Minnesota. Recording an impressive 80% knockout rate in his first ten bouts, Williams now aims to share the ring with the highest quality opposition available.
Training at the Uppercut Gym under Jacque Davis Williams holds impressive knockout wins over Marcus Upshaw, and Antwun Echols and brought Grand Casino Hinckley record attendance numbers during his bout with Matt Vanda in 2009.

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Tony Grygelko  sent me Friday’s line-up yesterday.

10rds
Caleb Truax (14-0, 9 KOs) Osseo, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=387857&cat=boxer
Vs.
Phil Williams (12-3, 11 KOs) Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=355629&cat=boxer

8rds
Joey Abell  (25-4, 24 KOs) Coon Rapids, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=327656&cat=boxer
Vs.
Josh Gutcher (18-11, 13 KOs) Albia, IA
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=31200&cat=boxer

MMA
Travis Reddinger (10-2) St Paul, Minnesota
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fighterDetail&pid=3890E9B92
1FEA1C1
Vs.
Elias Jones (0-2) Britton, South Dakota
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fighterDetail&pid=4C7CB3379
1642B30

Zach Juusola (2-0) Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fighterDetail&pid=7BD3278AE
F49179C
Vs.
Shaine  Emmons (Pro Debut)

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fighterDetail&pid=E96C468C5
2362996

 6rds
Ismail Muwendo (4-0, 3 KOs) Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=482652&cat=boxer
Vs.
David Laque (2-3-1, 2 KOs) Bloomington, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=497070&cat=boxer

4rds
Antwon Robertson (6-1, 4 KOs) Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=422742&cat=boxer
Vs.
James Owen (3-0, 2 KOs) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=519803&cat=boxer

4rds
Charles Meier (3-1, 2 KOs) Coon Rapids, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=483022&cat=boxer
Vs.
Dan Copp (1-3, 0 KOs) Mankato, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=500134&cat=boxer

Exhibition
4rds
Derek Winston (2-0, 0 KOs) Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=514963&cat=boxer
 Vs.
Jake Backus (0-1) Arden Hills, Minnesota
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=511625&cat=boxer

Caleb Truax (left), Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Minnesota’s own version of last man standing has been going strong over the last year and “Golden” Caleb Truax isn’t going to miss his chance at entering the mix. The last 13 months have been filled with the best MN fighters going after each other in an effort to separate from the rest. Well, April 23 will be the next installment of  BIG MN vs MN fights. “Golden” Caleb Truax(14,0) will be taking on one of Minnesota’s most dangerous punchers in Phil “The Drill” Williams (11,3). Truax took some time to answer a few questions about his fight with The Drill as well as some other topics below.

 
M….I know you had to take a little time away from boxing because of the cut you suffered in your last fight in November, how are you feeling?

 
Truax….I feel great! I’ve had plenty of time to prepare for this fight and have had no problems with my eye. I’m ready to get busy!

 
 
M….Your fight with Kerry Hope was great! What are your thoughts on that fight now?

Truax….I think it was a great learning experience for me. I had to push myself in a hard 10rd fight with a good opponent.

 
M….I have become accustom to seeing your name on various magazines and websites, how does it feel to be getting some out of state attention?

Truax….I don’t pay too much attention to all that stuff. It obviously helps with exposure but you know what they say, don’t read your own headlines.

 
M….Last I heard, your fight with Phil Williams will be at 164lbs max, what weight do you see your future at in boxing?

Truax….Middleweight

 
M….There are a few fighters here in Minnesota who have a large vocal following. You are one of those guys, what do you think has helped you get such great fans?

Truax….Well alot of those people you hear screaming at my fights aren’t my fans, they’re my friends I grew up with who still support me today. As far as my fans go I think I’m just a people person. I’m very approachable and treat people with respect and I get that respect and support in return.

 
M….I have heard rumbles from fans who would like to see you fight Matt Vanda. I know you guys not only share a gym, but also have the same trainer, is this a fight that just cant happen?

 
Truax….Matt is a great dude and has helped me tremendously with my career, that being said, I think its a fight that could happen soon. We’ve talked about it with one another and both agree that if it makes $$$, it makes sense.

 
M….Your fight with The Drill was on many fans wish lists, were you involved in making it or were you told he was the man you would be fighting?

Truax….I wanted a big in-state fight and Kost and Kolle didn’t work out and we knew Phil would step up so Tony G put it together.

M….What are your thoughts on Phil Williams? Will he be the biggest puncher you have been in with to date?

Truax….I have nothing but respect for Phil because thats all he has shown me. I know his power is nothing to under estimate and I guess we’ll see on the 23rd if he’s the most powerful I’ve been in with.

 
M….What sort of fight are you expecting April 23?

Truax….I expect to control the fight. This is my 1st fight fight in a while in which I know exactly what to expect coming in. No opponent changes, plenty of film to watch. I’ve prepared well and am ready for Phil.

 
 
M….Do you have your sites set on any road fights in the near future?

Truax….Right now we are building up steam here in MN and trying to grow my fan base so I don’ mind if I have more fights here at home. I definitely would like to get back on the road in the near future though.

 
M….How would you describe your relationship with your trainer Ron Lyke?

Truax…..(Ron-manager, Tom Halstad-trainer, Jim Maurine-cutman)

I have a tight relationship with my entire team. I have been with everyone I am with today since day 1. I think its rare in boxing that a fighter trusts and is friends with his entire team. Ron is my manager and I trust him to lead my career in the right direction as he has so far. Tom Halstad is my trainer and I feel the same way about him. Along with my cutman/punching bag Jim Maurine and promoter Tony G, we are all ready to take this thing to the next level.

 
M…. Where do you expect to see yourself a year from now in your boxing career?

Truax….Unbeaten and becoming a household name in MN sports.

M…. Thanks for giving us some time, is there anything you would like to add?

Truax….Thank you for your time and to all my friends and fans: thank you and come check me out April, 23 at the Saint Paul Armory. It will be a great fight!

“Golden” Caleb Truax vs Phil “The Drill” Williams, Friday, April 23, St. Paul Armory.

Here are some prior interviews we have had with Caleb Truax.

4-1-09 Caleb Truax

9-19-09 Caleb Truax