Elad Shmuel Update

Elad Shmuel, a 26-year old welterweight from Israel, hasn't stepped into the ring in nearly three years. He continues to train at the Nakash Boxing Gym, which sits below the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv.

At 22-2, Shmuel was an up-and-coming boxer with a four-fight win streak when his career abruptly stopped. It turns out, while running on the beach in training one day, his knee gave out. He attempted to recover, but the same knee folded while sparring with Danny Netzer.

When Elad's name was brought up to Netzer and Ran Nakash in Ran's office at the Nakash Gym last month, both had nothing but glowing things to say about him. They both repeated, "Great boxer!" It was no passing compliment; both men meant it. Shmuel trained a few yards away from the office out of earshot. When asked if Shmuel would ever get in the ring again, Nakash became sullen, "I don't think so."

Shmuel fought thirteen times in Israel, as one of the early pioneers trying to popularize the sport of boxing in the Holy Land. He also fought seven times in the famed Blue Horizon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nakash to Fight in Philadelphia Again

Philadelphia is familiar ground for Ran Nakash (24-0, 18 KOs). He has competed there ten times. The cruiserweight is schedule to fight once again in the city, on July 14, 2010 against an unspecified opponent. Negotiations with former cruiserweight challenger Bobby Gunn are evidently off.

In other news regarding Jewish boxers in Philadelphia, Elad Shmuel was originally schedule to box at the Hyatt Regency in Penns Landing this afternoon, but was taken off the card earlier in the week.

Shmuel Scheduled to Fight in June

Twenty three year old junior welterweight Elad Shmuel (21-2, 11 KOs) is scheduled to be back in action on Sunday June 13, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Tel Aviv native has won his last four fights. This will be the third time he's fought this year. His last bout was a unanimous decision over journeyman Edward Anderson at welterweight early last month. This will be the eighth match of Shmuel's career in Philadelphia; the previous seven took place at the Blue Horizon. No opponent has yet been scheduled.

Nakash and Shmuel Win

Last night, Ran Nakash came away with a TKO in the 7th round against Richard Stewart at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Nakash's body attack was the key to the fight. The bout ended when veteran referee Steve Smoger stepped in with 37 seconds left in the round. Nakash advanced his record to 23-0, garnering his 17th knockout. Stewart falls to 14-9-2 with 8 KOs.

On the same card, Elad Shmuel won his welterweight contest against Edward Anderson. Shmuel outpointed Anderson, sweeping the cards, 40-35. Anderson was knocked down in the second round of four. Shmuel is now 22-2 with 11 KOs. Anderson, who will turn 49 years old in a week, descends to 4-16 with 3 KOs.

Nakash is currently scheduled to fight next on April 29, 2010 at Nokia Hall in Tel Aviv, Israel. There has also been discussion about him battling former alphabet belt holder Bobby Gunn this summer.

Weights for Norfolk

Ran Nakash (22-0, 16 KOs) weighed in at 204 pounds for his bout with Richard Stewart in Norfolk, Virginia's Scope Arena later tonight. Stewart (14-8-2, 8 KOs) came in at 199.5 pounds.

Elad Shmuel will be battling Edward Anderson, a new scheduled opponent, in the same venue. Shmuel (21-2, 11 KOs) came in at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds. Anderson (4-15, 3 KOs), who is 48 years old, weighed in at 145.

Shmuel Back in Action

Elad Shmuel (21-2, 11 KOs) is scheduled to take on Larry Brothers (7-32-3, 5 KOs) at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on April 3, 2010. The bout is scheduled for four rounds and is at welterweight. Shmuel has a three match winning streak. Brothers has won one fight in his last 18. He has lost his last eight contests.

As reported earlier, cruiserweight Ran Nakash (22-0, 16 KOs) is scheduled to face Richard Stewart (14-8-2, 8 KOs) on the same card. That fight is scheduled for ten rounds. Both Shmuel and Nakash last fought in Israel last January, each coming away with a win. The two also have been seen on the same card at the Blue Horizon in Philadelphia.

Nakash and Shmuel Win

Cruiserwieght Ran Nakash knocked out Attila Makula with an intense second-round body punch tonight in Tel Aviv, Israel. The knockout was Nakash's 16th of his career. The 31-year old, who weighed in at 204 lbs., improved his record to 22-0. Makula, who resides in Serbia, is now 0-4.

On the same card, junior welterweight Elad Shmuel defeated Ahmad Atia in a four round unanimous decision. Shmuel raised his record to 21-2 with 11 KOs. Atia was making his debut.

Nakash's Next Fight

Cruiserweight Ran Nakash (21-0, 15 KOs) is scheduled to take on Attila Makula (0-3) at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 18, 2010.

Light welterweight Elad Shmuel (20-2, 11 KOs) is slated to fight on the same card against Ahmad Atia, who is making his debut.