Boxer Profile: Jilles Bijlstra

Eindhoven – In build up to the Eindhoven Box Cup, the organizing committee will frequently post the profiles of participating boxers. Middleweight Jilles Bijlstra is the pride of the North and determined to bringing the Eindhoven Box Cup to Friesland!

 

Name: Jilles BijlstraSmilde 12-6-15 Jilles Bijlstra_n

Birthday (age): 01-11-1994 (21)

Boxing Club: Boksschool De Wâldhoek

Weight Class: -75 kg

Record: 15-16-1

Occupation: security

Hobby’s: Going out with friends

First fight (incl. result): 10-01-2010 (lost)

Titles/tournaments won: NK 2011, NNK 2011, NNK 2012

What age did you start boxing: Twelve

Why did you start boxing: I started with boxing because I was looking for something else as karate. When I began with boxing I really liked it so I didn’t stop with this beautiful sport

Tell us about your best fight: My best fight was last year in the semi finals of the championships of the north. It was a game on a high level from both sides, I lost this game, but it was a close one against an experienced opponent. What is your goal in boxing for the next five years: I will try to play a lot of game on a high level, so I can get a lot of experience, and then maybe some international experience.

/by

3 weeks left until preliminary entry deadline

Eindhoven – Entries to the Eindhoven Box Cup have been a spectacular success until now. More than 125 boxers from 10+ different countries have entered. Most teams bring boxers from all levels of experience, from novice to seasoned Olympians! With still 3 weeks to go before the preliminary entries close, don’t miss your chance to participate in this event and register with our entry forms below: PRELIMINARY ENTRIES CLOSE 11 MARCH.

DOWNLOAD YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS HERE

Participating teams from: Cyprus, England, Ghana, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Uganda,  Scotland and Switzerland.

/by

Boxer Profile: Wesley Washington

Eindhoven – In build up to the Eindhoven Box Cup, the organizing committee will frequently post the profiles of participating boxers. This big man Wesley Washington from Hoddesdon Boxing Academy is looking to continue his good performance
on international tournaments!

Boxer profiles can be send to info@eindhovenboxcup.com.

Name: Wesley Washington4B4A4283-2 - Copy

Birthday (age): 20/06/1994 (21)

Boxing Club: Hoddesdon Boxing Academy

Weight Class: U81kg (Light-Heavyweight)

Record: 28 Fights, 17 Wins, 11 Losses

Occupation: Engineering Apprentice

Hobby’s: Hanging out with friends.

First fight (incl. result): UK Club Show near London, Lost Pts Decision

Titles/tournaments won: GOLD in HSK Box Cup Denmark 2014, SILVER in King of the Ring 2014/2016 Sweden, SILVER in Haringey Box Cup 2015 England

What age did you start boxing: 17

Why did you start boxing: Keen interest

Tell us about your best fight: The Semi-Finals of King of the Ring 2014, Coming back to win a Unanimous decision after suffering 2 knockdowns in the first round.

What is your goal in boxing for the next five years: Just to fulfill my potential in the sport whatever that may be…

/by

Boxer Profile: Robert Vrdoljak

Eindhoven – In build up to the Eindhoven Box Cup, the organizing committee will frequently post the profiles of participating boxers. This time we have the freshly crowned Middleweight Champion of South Netherlands 2016. One to watch out for at the Eindhoven Box Cup 2016!

Boxer profiles can be send to info@eindhovenboxcup.com.vrdoljak

Name: Robert Vrdoljak

Birthday (age): 22-09-1995

Boxing Club: Mesa Sport Rotterdam

Weight Class: -75 KG

Record: 8 Wins, 11 Losses

Occupation: Student.

Hobby’s: Playing keyboard.

First fight (incl. result): In March 2012, I lost that bout on points.

Titles/tournaments won: Open Zuid Nederlands Kampioenschap 2016, in the A class – 75 kg.

What age did you start boxing: At the age of 16

Why did you start boxing: Because I wanted to gain confidence and increase my strength and conditioning

Tell us about your best fight: My best fight was in the 1⁄2 finale at the OZNK 2016, I won against a opponent with a lot more fights and more experience, but I fought smart and used my strong points to win the fight.

What is your goal in boxing for the next five years: My goals for the next five years are fighting at good international tournaments to gain experience and show my skills. And eventually after the right amount of bouts I want to go fight as a professional boxer.

Anything else you want to tell us: I am ready to fight.

/by