Jeff Mayweather discusses Amer’s big win
By Jody Kohn We spoke with Jeff Mayweather after he returned to Las Vegas from his trip to New York to help Amer Abdallah defeat James Wallis on June 7. Abdallah won a unanimous decision in that fight, setting himself up for a shot at the world title. Mayweather has…
Tough people make the tough decisions
This article originally appered HERE By Rich DiGirolamo Hey Kids!!! Don't forget......June 19th is Recess At Work Day. Visit www.recessatworkday.com to learn more. But in the meantime......back to more important matters.......... Amer Abdallah is a Professional Kickboxer. And I'm driving his car. Big deal? So what, you may be thinking? Well I think…
The AFTERMATH – International Warfare
BY AMER ABDALLAH: “I have to start by thanking God for bestowing the blessing of victory and allowing me to take one step closer to my lifelong dream of becoming world champion. My wife Al-Anoud is next in line as she has been nothing short of amazing during this long…
Abdallah wins decision
[caption id="attachment_586" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Amer Abdallah taking on James Wallis of Wales. Abdallah won the Saturday night fight by decision. (PHOTOS BY HEATHER N. GRIMMER / CONTRIBUTOR)[/caption] TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A packed house watched Saturday night as Lockport's own Amer Abdallah won his 15th World Kickboxing Association match, winning…
Amer Abdallah set for biggest bout yet
Saturday night's opponent is European champ ENP STAFF REPORTS TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Amer Abdallah's latest opponent is also one of the best he's faced.Still, the World Kickboxing Association United States Light Heavyweight camp doesn't think he'll have any trouble winning Saturday night when he faces the UK's James Wallis,…
Lightning & Thunder
Abdallah makes final preparations for Saturday's historic bout By John D'Onofrio Lockport Union-Sun & Journal TOWN OF LOCKPORT — You couldn't miss the flashes of lightning and claps of thunder on Wednesday night — and I'm not talking about the weather. Lockport professional light heavyweight Amer Abdallah lit up his trainers…
Inside the Trenches: Episode 4
In the final episode of "Inside the Trenches," we take one final look at Amer Abdallah's preparation for his June 7 fight in Lockport, NY. This episode focuses primarily on some of the lighter moments from camp, as well as getting the perspective of Amer's wife, Al-Anoud. http://youtu.be/FfzamswCdIs
Amer Abdallah against the world
United States Light Heavyweight Kickboxing champion Amer Abdallah (14-0) has finally received the news he’s been awaiting his entire career. Last month the World Kickboxing Association informed the Western New York native that he is currently the No.5 ranked kickboxer in the world and with a win on June 7…
Jeff Mayweather headed to New York to work with Amer Abdallah
Article courtesy of ProBoxingInsider.com By Jody Kohn We spoke with boxing trainer Jeff Mayweather just before he left Las Vegas to make his way to New York where he will work with WKA champion Amer Abdallah. Abdallah is currently the 5th ranked kickboxer in the world and he will be…
“Inside the Trenches” Episode 3
In the third installment of "Inside the Trenches," we take a look at Amer Abdallah's time spent in Las Vegas training for his upcoming fight. Amer gives us the reasons for spending time out west, and we also hear from his trainer, Jeff Mayweather, about what it is like working…