Philippines, 05 Jan 2026
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


Dawson to take on Bunema


PhilBoxing.com




Daniel ?The Rock? Dawson (39-3 -1, 26 KOs) will face Alex Bunema (31-9-2, 17 KO?s) for the vacant WBF Light Middleweight Title in the Main Event of CDL Boxing promotions ?Western Alliance? at the WA Italian Club, North Perth, Australia this Friday night.

Dawson is a former two time world title challenger and is attempting to be the first Australian to hold world titles in 3 different combat disciplines Muay Thai, Thai Boxing and Boxing.

Bunema is also a former world title challenger previously stepping in the ring with the likes of Jermain Taylor, Sergio Martinez and has a career highlight KO over Roman Karamazin who fought Australia?s Daniel Geale for the IBF Middlewieght title eliminator.

?I?ve come to fight, I?m going to take this title home with me!" Bunema said

The Rock is very confident heading into Friday night and is looking forward to testing his preparation, skills and boxing ability against a former world title challenger in Alex Bunema.

?Bunema has fought the best pound for pound boxer on the planet in Sergio Martinez, and has fought on the big stage in Vegas, in World titles, in the home of boxing and I get the opportunity here in Perth in front of my family, friends and supporters,? Dawson said.

?It's been a roller coaster ride for me in my life the last 5 years. I finally feel I'm in a great place personally, emotionally and in my career. My actions and performance Friday night will speak more than my words could.?

?I feel no pressure only inspiring and motivating excitement that I have this opportunity, I will make Australian sporting history as the first Australian athlete to win world titles in 3 different fighting arts,? Dawson said.

Dawson is trained by Bobby Mayne, author of ?The Art of Boxing.?

Also featuring on the Western Alliance card is West Austrialan local Robbie Bryant making his coming back after his recent 12 round defeat to now #3 ranked WBA middleweight Jarrod Fletcher.

Bryant faces Singdet Nonpitayakom whose recently gone the distance with both Australians Dennis Hogan and Dwight Richie.

David Letizia faces current Queensland light heavyweight champion Josh Webb.

Also featuring on the card is Nathaniel May, Grant Horwood and Trent Fitzgerald.

Follow Brett Bonetti on Twitter @brettbonetti

?Western Alliance? promoted by Ty Coleman & David Letizia from CDL Boxing Promotions, Friday September 20 at The WA Italian Club, North Perth, Australia.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Brett Bonetti.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Deniega to fight Oka in Japan
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 02 Jan 2026
  • Illness forces Paddy Donovan to withdraw from IBF Welterweight World Eliminator January 16 versus Liam Paro in Australia
    , Fri, 02 Jan 2026
  • Canadian World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan Rozicki returning to ring March 7th
    , Thu, 01 Jan 2026
  • Lover Boy on hot streak
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 31 Dec 2025
  • Silvano fights Gurung on January 13 in Hong Kong
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 31 Dec 2025
  • GM Laylo faces tough competition in Caloocan rapid chess
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 31 Dec 2025
  • GOLDEN BOY DELIVERS A LOADED UNDERCARD OF STAR PROSPECTS FOR ROCHA VS. CURIEL II
    , Wed, 31 Dec 2025
  • Arca wins silver in Eastern Asian Juniors Chess Championships 2025
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 31 Dec 2025
  • Donaire awaits WBA order
    By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 30 Dec 2025
  • Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 30 Dec 2025
  • Sampson Boxing Signs Red Hot Middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr to Exclusive Promotional Contract
    , Tue, 30 Dec 2025
  • Undefeated Carl Jammes Martin Plots Next Move as New Year Unfolds
    , Mon, 29 Dec 2025
  • Alvin Gayeta Roma leads Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B to rule New York Chess Academy Team Tournament; pockets P100,000
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 29 Dec 2025
  • Llover, Casimero stop foes in Japan
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 28 Dec 2025
  • Organizing Committee Meets for Dr. Eugene Torre Rapid Chess Tournament Honoring FIL-CHI’s Golden Anniversary
    , Sun, 28 Dec 2025
  • KEYSHAWN DAVIS RETURNS ON THE RING 6 UNDERCARD AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
    , Sun, 28 Dec 2025
  • IM Datu captures 4th IIEE Chess SIKAT, Jeremy Marticio repeat champ for 5th mini-tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 27 Dec 2025
  • THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS INOUE AND PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
    , Fri, 26 Dec 2025
  • THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 26 Dec 2025
  • THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI OPEN WORKOUTS COMPLETE AS UNDISPUTED KING INOUE GETS READY FOR PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
    , Thu, 25 Dec 2025
  • 3-Time, 2-Division World Champion & IBF No. 1, Mandatory Bantamweight World Title Challenger Miyo Yoshida long overdue for her 8th World title fight
    , Thu, 25 Dec 2025
  • Game On! 1st Paower Pickleball Cup Ignites Action in San Fernando
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 25 Dec 2025
  • Late Replacement Tellez Ready to Shock the World Against Amanda Serrano for WBA & WBO Featherweight Titles on January 3 in Puerto Rico
    , Wed, 24 Dec 2025
  • The Pryce is right again!
    , Wed, 24 Dec 2025
  • Postal Stamp Honoring Muhammad Ali will be present in January 15
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 24 Dec 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2026 philboxing.com.