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Ring feels like home for Lambe

Photograph by Lawrence TrottRolling with the punches: Christopher works on his conditioning ahead of his bout against Vargas at the Berkeley Institute tomorrow

Andre Lambe believes he is starting to develop his own unique style of pugilism ahead of his amateur bout with Jason Canamaso at Berkeley Institute tomorrow night.

Lambe prides himself on his quick hands and waspish movement and is beginning to feel more comfortable between the ropes and confident in his ability after back-to-back victories.

The slick southpaw beat Dorian Bostic, of Baltimore Boxing, at Snorkel Park in September, having previously recorded a maiden win against Shane Melo, of MAS Academy of Martial Arts in Ontario, 12 months ago.

Although Canamaso, of Annandale Club, lost to Bostic at the Virginia/North Carolina Golden Gloves Tournament in May, it was reportedly a close decision, with Lambe feeling ready for whatever his opponent brings after an intensive training camp in Orlando.

“I’ve been trying to find myself and work out what my style of fighting is,” said Lambe, who will be boxing on the undercard of Nikki Bascome’s six-round welterweight clash against American Donny Miller.

“Instead of trying to fight like other people, I think I’ve figured out how I want to fight and now feel I have my own character.

“I’m starting to add things to my repertoire as I’ve found my base and I’m working off it — I’ve got some new tricks!”

Lambe, a welterweight, is brimming with confidence after winning his main event at Snorkel Park and said he thrives when the pressure is on.

“I have a good bit of confidence right now and usually that grows when I get in the ring and start figuring my opponent out and doing different things,” Lambe said.

“When I start feeling good, that’s when I start feeling confident. I don’t know too much about this guy and I’m certainly not overlooking him.”

A third straight win would certainly set Lambe up nicely as he builds towards the Arnold Classic in Ohio in March.

“This fight will be a good tune-up for that,” the 21-year-old added. “I’ll take a little break in December and then kick back in the new year and do some extensive training,”

Billed as “The Takeover” tomorrow’s event also features several other amateur bouts, with undefeated Tyler Christopher, of Controversy Gym, looking to extend his five-bout winning streak against Gilbert Vargas, of Annandale Club.

Vargas will be the first overseas opponent Christopher has faced and has plenty of pedigree, having won his division at the Virginia/North Carolina Golden Gloves Tournament.

Christopher feels up to the challenge, however, especially after experiencing some quality sparring with Bascome to help his preparations.

“I’ve learnt a few things from Nikki and that’s been really good,” said the 20-year-old.

“Sparring with Nikki was a great experience and he’s a really good fighter — an undefeated professional.”

Christopher expects Vargas to be a pressure fighter and has been working on sitting down on his punches with his coach Leo Richardson.

“I know this guy is going to come at me and I need to make him feel my power,” he said.

“I will have to raise my game as this is an overseas opponent, but I’m still going in there with the same mindset of winning.

“There’s no one left in Bermuda in my weight class for me, so all of my future opponents will have to be overseas.”

Robert Somner, of Controversy, will seek revenge against Zain Philpott, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association, after suffering a controversial defeat at Snorkel Park. The contest was stopped in the final round after an accidental elbow from Somner cut Philpott below his left eye.

Somner, who withdrew from a bout with Philpott at the National Championships at CedarBridge Academy in March because of illness, believed he was the victim of a poor decision and exchanged angry words with Philpott’s corner after the bout.

“Just know that I’m ready to set the record straight,” Somner said.

“I’m prepared, physically and mentally. I’m going into the fight not thinking about the last encounter, but victory in this one.”

Shannon Ford, of BSA, returns to action after a long absence because of injury against Coleman Mill, of Rego’s Gym.

In kick boxing, promising youngster Keanu Wilson, of BSA, will do battle with Stefan Dronjak, while Krista Dyer, also of BSA, faces Melissa Almeida, of Southside Muay Thai Academy, in Canada.

In an exhibition bout, Omar Dill, of Rego’s Gym, takes on Courtney Dublin, of Police Gym.

Tickets cost $40 in advance or $55 on the gate, while ringside seating is $60 in advance and $75 on the gate. Doors open at 6pm.