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Anwar Oshana - An Assyrian Boxer: 1973- Birthdate: 1973 Birthplace: Syria Height: 5'11" Weight: 168 Reach: 69-70 " Hometwon:Hoffman Estates, Illinois Record: 15-0 (9 ko's) Division:Super middleweight Ranking: IBO-10 Titles: IBF-Regional Super Middleweight Champion Illinois Super Middleweight Champion Three times Chicago Golden Gloves winner Trainer: Sam colonna Manager: Bob O'Donnall Personal Advisor: Raman Oshana(Assyrian Athletic Club/Chicago)

The following is an interview with Anwar Oshana before his first professional title , state of Illinois title (fight number 14). Hitz Enterprises, Inc. Championship Boxing Februaty 8, 1997 Ramada Plaza Hotel Illinois Super Middleweight Showdown Page 8 By Jeff Carlson There is a belief that guides Anwar Oshana's boxing career: If not for the fans, the fight is pointless. From his amateur days as a reckless warrior (and winner of three Chicago Golden Gloves titles) through his first 13 professional fights, Oshana understands that flash and finesse is better left to the boxers of the world. "I hate boring fights," Oshana said. "I go in there to take care of business. I like to give the people a good show that's why they like to watch me . People like my style. It's aggressive; banging, banging and more banging." Oshana goes for his first professional title tonight when he challenges Patrick Swan for the Illinois SuperMiddleweight Championship. As far as Swan's track record and reputation, Oshana said he could careless. "I don't know anything about him and it doesn't matter to me as long as I do my work, "Oshana said. "I just go in there and fight,fight, fight. I put the pressure on and that kills anybody." Oshana, who's never been past six rounds, said he's been training diligently and a distance fight (10 rounds) won't be a problem. "I'm ready. I train every day except Sunday," Oshana said. "I'm prepared, I've been going 12, 13 14 rounds with three or four different people. "I'm a little nervous because it's a state title but I want one of those belts. I want to be world chanpion but a state title would be nice right now." Oshana needed sixty seconds to destroy Rick Jester in November 1996. A left hook to the head in the first few seconds staggered the Detroit veteran and Oshana toasted him without taking a punch."I hit him hard and knew he was hurt and I had to finish him," Oshana said. A native of Syria, Oshana believe that 1997 will be the year his brand of brains and brawlin starts attraction some national attention. Oshana realizes he has a lot to learn but his confidence and enthusiasm have already paid dividends. "My manager (Bob O'Donnell) said the iron is getting hot and it's time for me to move up," Oshana said. "I'm stronger, better conditioned and use my head more in the ring." "I'm moving my head a lot more than before, using my jab and it's working." Swan will be the test partner. "He's in my way and I have to take care of business," Oshana said. "I don't see it going 10. If he's going to box me, it might go six or seven but I don't think it's going to go 10. I don't care what he does." The following is an interview with Anwar Oshana after his second professional title, IBF-regional super middleweight championship(fight # 15). Chicago Sun-times By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN April 10, 1997 page 81 sport Oshana greatful for fans BY DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN Anwar Oshana had all this going for him as he entered the ring Wednesday to box Bruce Rumbolz at the Inland Exposition Center in Westmont : two capable fists, a large and vocal contingent of Syrian immigrants in the audience and a truckload of confidence. "I can become a world champion, thats how good I can be," Oshana said. "I can be as good as I want to be." In a battle of unbeaten super middleweights, Oshana (15-0) and Rumbolz (17-0-1) squared off for the International Boxing Federations Great Lakes Region championship. Rumbolz, 23, is from Sterling, Ill. Oshana, 23, is a Chicagoan who trains out of the Windy City Gym. Though heralded as one who can dish out and withstand punishment, Oshana appreciated his large following, considering Tumbolzs reputation as a puncher. "It will mean a lot to me." Said Oshana, who predicted a victory before the fight. "It will put more pressure on me, especially in the later rounds when you need that extra push." With a chance to qualify for an IBF Intercontinental title fight one step before a possible world championship bout-Oshana and Rumbolz recognized the fight as the biggest of their careers. But Oshana also fought for the sheer love of boxing. "I love it," Oshana said. "The training, the conditioning, the fighting, you name it. When I fight, thats the best part."