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On the 9th of July 2009, Billy Dib and [[Kenichi Yamaguchi]] were the main event on [[One (TV channel)|One HD]]'s first Superboxer promotion. After being knocked down during the opening stages of the first round, Dib rallied late in the piece to down Yamaguchi.<ref name="BT20090710">{{cite news | date = 10 July 2009 | title = Dib victory sparks ugly scenes | work = [[Brisbane Times]] | url = http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/dib-victory-sparks-ugly-scenes-20090710-df08.html | accessdate = 11 July 2009 }}</ref> While Yamaguchi was on his knees, Dib hit him with a late left-handed punch,<ref name="BT20090710" /><ref name="Pandaram20090711">{{cite news | last = Pandaram | first = Jamie | date = 11 July 2009 | title = Dib gives supporters an uppercut after all-in brawl | work = [[The Sydney Morning Herald]] | url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/dib-gives-supporters-an-uppercut-after-allin-brawl/2009/07/10/1246732472467.html | accessdate = 11 July 2009 }}</ref> and although Yamaguchi returned to his feet, he appeared unsteady, leading the referee to stop the fight in Dib's favour.<ref name="BT20090710" /> |
On the 9th of July 2009, Billy Dib and [[Kenichi Yamaguchi]] were the main event on [[One (TV channel)|One HD]]'s first Superboxer promotion. After being knocked down during the opening stages of the first round, Dib rallied late in the piece to down Yamaguchi.<ref name="BT20090710">{{cite news | date = 10 July 2009 | title = Dib victory sparks ugly scenes | work = [[Brisbane Times]] | url = http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/dib-victory-sparks-ugly-scenes-20090710-df08.html | accessdate = 11 July 2009 }}</ref> While Yamaguchi was on his knees, Dib hit him with a late left-handed punch,<ref name="BT20090710" /><ref name="Pandaram20090711">{{cite news | last = Pandaram | first = Jamie | date = 11 July 2009 | title = Dib gives supporters an uppercut after all-in brawl | work = [[The Sydney Morning Herald]] | url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/dib-gives-supporters-an-uppercut-after-allin-brawl/2009/07/10/1246732472467.html | accessdate = 11 July 2009 }}</ref> and although Yamaguchi returned to his feet, he appeared unsteady, leading the referee to stop the fight in Dib's favour.<ref name="BT20090710" /> |
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Questions regarding the decision were raised after the fight, with some expressing the belief that the punch constituted a foul, and thus Yamaguchi should either have been given time to recover, the fight declared a no-contest, or Dib should have been disqualified.<ref name="Pandaram20090711" /> Subsequently, the NSW Boxing Authority |
Questions regarding the decision were raised after the fight, with some expressing the belief that the punch constituted a foul, and thus Yamaguchi should either have been given time to recover, the fight declared a no-contest, or Dib should have been disqualified.<ref name="Pandaram20090711" /> Subsequently, the NSW Boxing Authority announced that they are undertaking an investigation into the events,<ref name="Kent">{{cite news | last = Kent | first = Paul | date = 11 July 2009 | title = Inquiry launched into Billy Dib brawl | work = [[The Daily Telegraph]] | url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25762919-5001023,00.html | accessdate = 11 July 2009 }}</ref> and at their monthly board meeting on August 4, the officials determined to change the result to a no-contest.<ref name="SO20090818">{{cite news | date = 18 August 2009 | title = NSW Authority Changes Dib-Yamaguchi to No Contest | work = SecondsOut.com.au | url = http://www.secondsout.com.au/australian-news/australian-news/nsw-authority-changes-dib-yamaguchi-to-no-contest?crossdomain=failed | accessdate = 28 September 2009 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:29, 28 September 2009
Billy Dib. | |
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| Born | Bilal Dib Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Other names | Billy The Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 24 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Billy "The Kid" Dib Sydney-based former IBO super featherweight champion.
Early years
Bilal Dib was born on the 17th of August, 1985 at Sutherland Hospital in Sydney, Australia.[1] He has suffered from chronic asthma since birth, and he spent the first six months of his life in an incubator fighting the ailment, taking up boxing at the age of 12 in order to try to overcome the condition.[1][2][3] His parents had emigrated to Australia from Lebanon, and owned a small greengrocer store in Engadine.[1]
Amateur career
After starting boxing at the age of 12 at the local Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC), he soon began appearing in amateur competitions, winning 98 out of 133 bouts. During this period he was the Australian Champion on three occasions, and he was selected to train at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).[1] However, his preparation for the 2004 Olympic Games was hindered by a motorcycle accident, and he was not selected for the Australian team. He subsequently turned down an offer to join Lebanon's Olympic team, arguing that he had been representing Australia, and that he intended to continue to do so.[4]
After missing out on the Olympics Dib traveled to Sheffield to train with Prince Naseem Hamed, who encouraged him to turn professional.[1]
Professional career
Billy Dib's first profession fight was against Chad Roy Naidu in August, 2004, when he was 18 years old.[1][5] He won, and subsequently went on to win the next 20 bouts, not losing until October, 2008, against Steven Luevano.[5] Dibs traveled to the United States in 2006, after being offered the opportunity to train with Mike Tyson. While there he met Shane Mosley, and this led to Dibs signing with Golden Boy Promotions.[1]
IBO Super Featherweight Title
On July 30, 2008, Billy Dib faced South African Zolani Marali for the IBO super featherweight title. Although Marali had a greater reach, and despite being knocked down in the third round, Dib was able to win on an unanimous points decision (116-114, 116-112 and 114-113), allowing him to capture the title.[6]
WBO Featherweight Title
Billy Dib fought against Steven Luevano, the WBO featherweight champion, on 18 October, 2007. He was unsuccessful, losing to Luevano in an unanimous points decision. After the match Dib announced that he would come back as a better boxer, stating that he would learn from the experience.[7]
Return after his first loss
On February 20, 2009, at the Campbelltown Cube in Sydney, Dib returned to the ring and beat 22 year old local Campbelltown fighter Davey Brown Jr via an 8th round technical decision after Browne was cut above both eyes. The first cut opened after an accidental head clash, while the second came from a clean punch. The fight was stopped on the first cut and went to the scorecards.
Superboxer
On the 9th of July 2009, Billy Dib and Kenichi Yamaguchi were the main event on One HD's first Superboxer promotion. After being knocked down during the opening stages of the first round, Dib rallied late in the piece to down Yamaguchi.[8] While Yamaguchi was on his knees, Dib hit him with a late left-handed punch,[8][9] and although Yamaguchi returned to his feet, he appeared unsteady, leading the referee to stop the fight in Dib's favour.[8]
Questions regarding the decision were raised after the fight, with some expressing the belief that the punch constituted a foul, and thus Yamaguchi should either have been given time to recover, the fight declared a no-contest, or Dib should have been disqualified.[9] Subsequently, the NSW Boxing Authority announced that they are undertaking an investigation into the events,[10] and at their monthly board meeting on August 4, the officials determined to change the result to a no-contest.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bilal "Billy The Kid" Dib". Golden Boy Promotions. Golden Boy Promotions Inc. 2006. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ Kieza, Grantlee (30 December 2005). "Opportunity knocks for crowd-pleaser Dib". Daily Telegraph. p. 73.
- ^ Kieza, Grantlee (16 August 2007). "Aussie boxer aims for featherweight title". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ Lane, Daniel (19 October 2009). "No kidding: Dib reveals Lebanon snub". The Sun Herald. p. 81.
- ^ a b Boxing record for Billy Dib from BoxRec (registration required)
- ^ Nicolussi, Christian (1 August 2008). "Moment Billy Dib knew title was his". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ "Dib suffers first defeat, vows to return". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 October 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ a b c "Dib victory sparks ugly scenes". Brisbane Times. 10 July 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ a b Pandaram, Jamie (11 July 2009). "Dib gives supporters an uppercut after all-in brawl". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ Kent, Paul (11 July 2009). "Inquiry launched into Billy Dib brawl". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ "NSW Authority Changes Dib-Yamaguchi to No Contest". SecondsOut.com.au. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
External links
- Boxing record for Billy Dib from BoxRec (registration required)