Amer Abdallah: “Inside the Trenches” episode 2
This week on "Inside the Trenches," we look take a closer look at the religious aspect of Amer's life and training. As a devout Muslim, it is at the very center of everything he does. Each week until his fight against James Wallis on June 7, we will air a…
Fight of the Century
Professional title fight dubbed “International Warfare is almost upon us By John D'Onofrio Lockport Union-Sun & Journal LOCKPORT — This historic boxing city has seen its fair share of amateur and professional fights over the last 100 years, especially in the last 20, and we've watched many locals go on to…
Amer Abdallah: “Inside the Trenches” episode 1
We are putting together a series of videos that will allow fans of Amer Abdallah, and those who may be new to the world of full contact kickboxing, to get a closer look into the life of one of the best fighters in the world. Each week until he next…
Greg Jones joins Team Abdallah
By Staff Amer Abdallah, currently 14-0, and the #1 ranked Light Heavyweight in the United States and #5 worldwide doesn’t take his training camps lightly. Each member of his team have specific duties and tasks that they are expected to excel in to be able to maintain the physical requirements…
Amer & Mayweather discuss working together in pursuit of a world title
From ProBoxingInsider.com By Jody Kohn As Amer Abdallah wrapped up his second camp in las Vegas with world renowned boxing trainer Jeff Mayweather, I had the opportunity to sit down with both men to get their thoughts on how things have gone for them over the past year. Despite boxing…
Abdallah Las Vegas training camp in pictures
By Jody Kohn A trip to Las Vegas signified the beginning of training camp for Amer Abdallah as he prepares himself for his upcoming fight in Lockport, NY. With a win there, the 5th ranked fighter in the world will ensure himself a shot at a world title. Training inside…
Abdallah ranked No. 5 in the world
This article appeared in in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal By John D'Onofrio Lockport's Amer Abdallah has been ranked No. 5 in the world in the Cruiserweight Division by the World Kickboxing Association (WKA). Abdallah, who will defend his United States Light Heavyweight (175-pound) Kickboxing Championship this June at the…
10 Random Questions: Amer and Jeff Mayweather
We asked Amer and trainer Jeff Mayweather 10 random questions, and the result was one of the most fun interviews we have ever done. Find out such useless information as who each would pick to play the other in a movie, the hardest they have ever been hit, and if…
Amer ranked number 5 in the world by the WKA!
By Michele Emrick Amer Abdallah, holder of the WKA U.S light heavyweight title, has finally garnered the worldwide recognition he has coveted for quite some time. He received a letter from the WKA U.S. President, Brian Crenshaw on Tuesday, that he has now been formally ranked number 5 in the…
Amer Abdallah returns to Las Vegas for start of camp
By Jody Kohn Following a successful collaboration with boxing trainer Jeff Mayweather last year, kickboxing champion Amer Abdallah has returned to Las Vegas to once again team up with the respected trainer for a portion of his training camp. The United States WKA light heavyweight champion developed some great chemistry…