Bermudian boxers in big US bouts
Three Bermudian boxers will be in action at two cities in the United States tonight.
Andre “Showtime” Lambe is putting his American Boxing Organisation North American belt on the line against Pryce Sparrow, of Radcliffe, Kentucky, in Galveston, Texas. At the same venue, Adrian Roach is taking on Jerrell Mayweather, from Missouri City, Texas.
Lambe (13-0) and Roach (2-0) are both undefeated, while their opponents enjoy the same status, setting the stage for mouth-watering contests.
The 30-year-old Lambe last fought in June 2025 when he won on points against Kenzo Casteneda. Roach was meant to be in action for his second overseas fight in March, but the 24-year-old was left disappointed after his would-be opponent, Devin Carter, withdrew from the bout in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Front Yard is hosting a watch party for the Lambe and Roach fights, where doors open at 7pm with free entry.
Some 1,643km away in North Carolina, Saundre “Dash” Simmons will headline the inaugural Asheville Fight Night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts. The 29-year-old light heavyweight, who has a 9-0 record, is going up against veteran boxer Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis.
“I love it to see the three of us staying active,” Simmons told The Royal Gazette.
“That's what’s important and they’re both taking good fights. I’m hoping for emphatic victories for Andre and Adrian.”
Simmons, who last fought in October 2025 when he secured a technical-knockout victory against Mexican Juan Andres Alaniz Diaz, is itching to get back into the ring.
“I’m feeling great ahead of this fight,” Simmons said.
“It’s been about seven months out of the ring. It’s the longest I’ve been out as a pro, so I’m ready to get back into it.
“My opponent definitely has experience and he’s fought the best in my weight class. A lot of these guys couldn’t stop him or do anything with him.”
For the Bermudian, fighting in Asheville is cause for excitement as all his fights have been away from the small city he has called home since he left Bermuda at the age of 12.
“This is the first town I moved to when I left Bermuda, so it’s kind of like a homecoming here as well,” Simmons said.
“It’s this town’s first boxing show as well. They put me as the main card, so it’s supposed to be a pretty warm welcome.
“They have me on the national news channel out here and they’ve rallied pretty well behind me, so I just got to make sure I do my job.
“The only time I was the main card was when I was back home. I feel like it’s fitting, it’s going to be a good experience and it’s just sharpening my skills so I can hop off the porch next fight, I’m looking for something big on the horizon.”
Simmons has spent weeks preparing for his return to the ring, with the Bermudian confident of extending his unbeaten run.
“I have an opportunity to go out to the West Coast for a training camp, so after this fight I’ll be out there,” he added.
“Originally, I started preparing for that maybe like a month and a half ago, then this kind of just came up on the table, so I hopped at the opportunity.
“My record will be 10-0 after Saturday for sure. Once you have that amateur experience, it doesn’t matter who you fight, I know I’m prepared to the best of my ability, so that’s what matters to me most.”
