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Press Release: March 1, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - On March 14, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions hits the Metro City nightclub for the first time this year for Thunderdome 49.   Credit: Mike O'Hara In the main event, Undefeated prospect Jude Grant takes on his first international opponent when he fights Shi Hong Jun of China.     Before the headliner, Jude’s training partner Josh Byrne has his first shot at a state championship against Habib Kheirkhah.   When asked what it felt like to get the call for the title shot, Byrne stated that he was excited to complete one of his boxing goals so quickly. “When I got the call about fighting for the state title I was stoked” Byrne said. “It's what I've wanted all the way since amateurs, I've never actually won a belt. “I've always got a medal or a trophy, but a belt is what I've wanted my whole life and I'm going to make it happen.” In his last fight Byrne fought Bima Prokosar, in what was an action-packed...

Press Release: February 8, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing-  “I'm fully confident I can hang with anyone” Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  On March 14, DragonFire Promotions hosts their first event of 2025 at the Metro City Night Club. The headliner features the return of the undefeated Jude Grant, who takes on his first international opponent Shi Hong Jun.   After capping off a successful 2024 campaign by winning all three of his fights, Perth’s Jude Grant looks to pick up where he left off when he fights in his second main event in a row.   When asked about his positioning on the card, Grant expressed his love for being in the spotlight.   “I really enjoyed being under the bright lights” Grant said, “I'm feeling confident and I thought I learnt a lot from the first time I had the status as the main event.    “I'm looking to take that experience into the next fight.”   In his first main event contest, Grant faced Fano Kori. Despite winning by u...

Press Release: December 4, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing-  Last Friday night (November 29th), Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions closed off a successful year with an amazing card at Metro City Nightclub. Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing    In a night full of entertaining fights, stunning knockouts and emerging prospects, the Perth based promotion has left local boxing fans excited for 2025.   Jude Grant defeats Fano Kori to remain unbeaten in back and forth encounter In the main event of the evening Jude Grant made an emphatic statement when he defeated Fano Kori by Unanimous Decision.   The win advances the Aussie’s perfect record to 8-0 to mark the biggest win of his career, as it potentially sets him up for some massive fights next year.   With a high reputation and three state titles in his short boxing career, Grant was already viewed as one of the best prospects WA has to offer.   His opponent Fano Kori, was seen as Grant’s toughest fight to date. Despite some...

Press Release: November 23, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing-   Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  On November 29, Dragonfire Promotions once again hits Metro City Night Club for its final show of the year.   In the main event, the undefeated Jude Grant aims to prove why he is one of the hottest prospects in Australia when he takes on the hard hitting veteran Fano Kori.   In his short boxing career spanning just over two years, Grant has established himself as one for the future.   Using his natural speed, superb foot movement and advanced ring IQ for his age, the Perth fighter has built up an undefeated resume of seven wins collecting three state titles along the way.   The young gun has picked up two impressive victories in 2024 and he looks to carry his momentum into the new year.   In his last fight, Grant picked up his second stoppage victory defeating Benny Tamaela. He aims to close off his impressive year with a statement victory over Kori who is said t...

Press Release: August 28, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing-  Thunderdome 47 (Friday, August 23rd) had exciting night of fights once again, as fans were treated to a card filled with rising prospects and stunning knockouts.   Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  The main event of the evening saw Ryan Daye score a stunning highlight reel KO over Fano Kori to capture WBC Gold.   The card also saw undefeated fighters Jude Grant and Josh Byrne impress once again, as well as fan favourite Joel Lewis bouncing back from his first defeat.   Ryan Daye Defeats Fano Kori   In the headline fight, Ryan Daye scored a huge knockout victory against Fano Kori in what was an extremely back and forth encounter between the two men.   Debuting in 2022, Ryan Daye had burst onto the Perth boxing scene and rose up the ranks quickly. Taking his opponents resume into consideration, this fight against Kori was most definitely his toughest to date.   But on the night, the Aussie...

Press Release: August 15, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing - On August 23, DragonFire Promotions hits the Metro City nightclub once again for Thunderdome 47, headlined by two WBC title fights.   Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  Before the main fights, Undefeated prospect Jude Grant takes the stage for the second time this year when he faces Indonesia’s Benny Tamaela.   When speaking to the Perth fighter, Grant said that he was ready to go for his first international opponent.   “I'm very confident,” Grant said. “I've been training hard, sparring some of the best fighters in the state. I feel more than prepared.”   In his last fight Grant disposed of Mitchell Arnold in a very lopsided fight, winning every round on the judges’ scorecard in his decision victory.   The win contested in the Super Middleweight division, earned Grant his third state title, having already collected belts at Middleweight and Super Welterweight.   When asked about his explorati...

Press Release: February 25, 2024 By Dragon Fire Boxing/ Michael Clifton - Perth's Jude Grant steps into the ring for the first time in 2024 when he takes on Sandeep Kumar. Credit: Mike O'Hara  After a stellar 2023, Perth prospect Jude Grant will launch his 2024 campaign on Friday night at Thunderdome 45. Grant went three from three last year, taking his record to 5-0 while gaining valuable experience inside the squared circle.  Friday's bout will see him face off against India's Sandeep Kumar in a six-round contest with the West Australian State Super Middleweight title on the line. Kumar will be Grant's most experienced opponent to date, and Grant will be looking to implement the lessons he learned over the last 12 months into his upcoming fight.  "Last year was a big learning curve for me, obviously at a new gym, adapting to a new style. I think I came out of it a much better fighter and a much more mature fighter, " Grant explains. "I...