| |
|
Super Bantamweight Contender Ra'eese Aleem Eager to Climb WBO Rankings and Make a Statement in the USA
PhilBoxing.com Fri, 22 Sep 2023

LAS VEGAS, NV (September 21, 2023) - Super bantamweight contender Ra'eese Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs), currently ranked #5 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), is ready to take on his next challenge. Aleem is setting his sights on a showdown with Ireland's TJ Doheny (24-4, 18 KOs) in his quest to ascend the WBO rankings. In addition, Aleem is open to fighting anyone rated in the WBO to ten.
Aleem's recent setback in Australia, where he faced local hero Sam Goodman (15-0, 7 KOs) in a closely contested split decision loss, has only fueled his desire to make a comeback and prove his worth on American soil. The razor-close nature of the fight left no doubt in Aleem's mind that he belongs among the elite in the super bantamweight division.
"I've faced adversity, and I've learned from it," said Ra'eese Aleem. "The loss to Goodman in Australia was a tough pill to swallow, but it's only made me hungrier. Now, I'm looking forward to challenging TJ Doheny and showing the world what I'm made of. He’s ranked #4 and I’m #5, and if a fight can be made in the USA, then I’m ready to go. I also want to let it be known that I’ll fight anyone in the top ten in the WBO rankings. My goal is to fight here in the USA before the end of the year, or early 2024.”
"Ra'eese is a fighter with incredible heart and talent," Ra'eese Aleem's manager, Greg Hannley stated when talking about his fighter's abilities and aspirations. "We believe that a victory over Doheny, or anyone in the top ten will propel him further up the WBO rankings and put him in a prime position to fight for a world title."
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Ronnie Alvarez Dominates Filip Stankovic, Scores Seventh-Round TKO at Desert Diamond Arena , Sun, 14 Jun 2026THE CROWNING OF BAM: Rodriguez Overcomes Early Storm to Detonate Vargas in Six, Eyes Inoue Super-Fight By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 14 Jun 2026New York Knicks win the NBA Championship with historic comeback By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 14 Jun 2026Panamanian superstar Nataly Delgado wins 115lb female WBA world championship in Orlando, Florida By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 14 Jun 2026IBA Bare Knuckle to make historic United States debut in Miami , Sun, 14 Jun 2026Laurente remains undefeated, TKOs Aguan in Gensan By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 14 Jun 2026Foundation stone laid for the first-ever IBA arena in Dushanbe , Sun, 14 Jun 2026Jerick Faeldonia Wins One Chess Movement Tournament By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 14 Jun 2026Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas & Martinez vs Cardenas Preview and Picks By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 13 Jun 2026Popper vs. Seldon Jr. Official Weights for June 13 in Atlantic City , Sat, 13 Jun 2026GLENDALE, AZ FIGHT WEEK: OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR BAM VS VARGAS – LIVE ON DAZN , Sat, 13 Jun 2026Undefeated Middleweight Amir Anderson Meets Jonas Sylvain in Battle of Unbeatens on DAZN , Sat, 13 Jun 2026Munsayac, Celones get FMA award By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 13 Jun 2026Weigh-In Results for Sanman 101: Laurente Eyes Home Victory , Fri, 12 Jun 2026Arleah Cassandra Sapuan of Valencia, Negros finishes ninth in Las Vegas chess By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 12 Jun 2026EVERY WORD FROM THE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF BAM VS. VARGAS IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA , Fri, 12 Jun 2026IBA President warns Olympic movement will fade unless IOC rewards athletes and reforms now , Fri, 12 Jun 20262026 NBA Finals: Knicks Rally from 29 Points Down to Steal Game 4 from Spurs 107-106 By Reylan Loberternos, , Thu, 11 Jun 2026VARGAS: BEATING BAM MAKES ME ‘THE MAN’ , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Pound-for-Pound Puerto Rican Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo Hosts Media Workout Ahead of June 20 Defense Against Philippines’ Joey Canoy , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Sanman 101 boxing event to push through in General Santos By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Panamanian female champ star Nataly Delgado ready to beat Artiga for WBA title in Orlando, Florida By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Pedro Veitia Eager to Separate Himself in Battle of Unbeaten Middleweight Prospects June 13 in Orlando , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Raga, Esquillo, Ortega, Navarrete, Santos, Ripay to compete in Japan 10-Ball Open By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 11 Jun 2026Chess tournament goes to Dasmarinas Cavite By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 11 Jun 2026 |

|
|
|
|
|