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PODCAST EP139: Hamza Buhari

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Hamza Buhari, a pharmacist from Nigeria, shared his extensive travel history and experiences living in various parts of the UK, including Orkney, where he played the ancient Kirkwall Ba Game. He described the game, which involves 200 men on each team, as having no rules and no referees, with the longest game lasting eight and a half hours. Hamza also discussed his preparation for a Chessboxing event, highlighting his opponent Tadas’ background in bodybuilding, chess, and gymnastics. Hamza discusses in his ability to manage emotions and perform well under pressure, will his opponent Tadas Ceponis be able to do the same?

Chessboxing May Day | London | 1st May
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Chessboxing fans, this Labour Day, join us for Chessboxing! Witness the strategic dance of boxing and see bloodied egos do battle on the board. Join the mass movement and celebrate our global community of chessboxing brothers and sisters this May Day.

Tix: https://shorturl.at/NUMrc
Live Stream: https://shorturl.at/NWau5

WCBA European Middleweight Title Bout

Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker

Under Card

Tadas ‘Scorpio’ Ceponis vs Hamza ‘KamikaZito’ Buhari
Beatrice Desiree Furlan vs Madhavi Gonbare
Cai ‘Bosh’ Brigden vs Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall
Daan ‘Daanios’ Sax van der Weijden vs Martin Neu

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PODCAST EP138: Daan Sax van der Weijden

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Daan, is a 26-year-old from the Netherlands and he is just about to celebrate his 27th birthday. Daan has an impressive ELO rating of 1800 but he will be up against it with his opponent Martin Nue having an ELO of around 2000. Dan works as a lawyer helping accident victims, he enjoys tea and in particular chewing ginger instead of drinking coffee in the mornings. What does Daan think of Tony’s Chocolonely, find out the answer to this and more!

Chessboxing May Day | London | 1st May
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Chessboxing fans, this Labour Day, join us for Chessboxing! Witness the strategic dance of boxing and see bloodied egos do battle on the board. Join the mass movement and celebrate our global community of chessboxing brothers and sisters this May Day.

Tix: https://shorturl.at/NUMrc
Live Stream: https://shorturl.at/NWau5

WCBA European Middleweight Title Bout

Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker

Under Card

Tadas ‘Scorpio’ Ceponis vs Hamza ‘KamikaZito’ Buhari
Beatrice Desiree Furlan vs Madhavi Gonbare
Cai ‘Bosh’ Brigden vs Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall
Daan ‘Daanios’ Sax van der Weijden vs Martin Neu

SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and watch all the fights: https://www.youtube.com/chessboxing

OFFICIAL CHESSBOXING MERCHANDISE | Get you official chessboxing merch: https://chessboxing.shop

Chessboxing Classes: https://chessboxingnation.com/classes

Follow us on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/zxfEp

Chess In Schools: https://www.chessinschools.co.uk

#chessboxing #chess #boxing #Finland #nordicchessboxing #chessboxingnation #event #entertainment #battle #fighters #competition #fight #fitness #nolimit #motivation #training #knockout #strategy #box #boxeo #checkmate #boxfit #highlights #king #champion #winner #chessboard #chessplayer #berserker

PODCAST EP137: Kate Gilbert

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Kate Gilbert, quadruple threat, discusses her roles as Chessboxing MC, performance workshop organiser, and public speaking coach. She has been conducting performance workshops for four or five years, helping fighters develop confidence and stage presence. the pod discussed notable disciples include John ‘The Brick’ Wood and Shayan ‘Shah’ Zarein Dolab. Kate also elaborates on her role as the MC, emphasising energy and audience engagement. She highlights the importance of making Chessboxing a show, not just a competition.

Kate Gilbert Talks: https://kategilbert.co.uk

Chessboxing May Day | London | 1st May
⁠
Chessboxing fans, this Labour Day, join us for Chessboxing! Witness the strategic dance of boxing and see bloodied egos do battle on the board. Join the mass movement and celebrate our global community of chessboxing brothers and sisters this May Day.

Tix: https://shorturl.at/NUMrc
Live Stream: https://shorturl.at/NWau5

WCBA European Middleweight Title Bout

Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker

Under Card

Tadas ‘Scorpio’ Ceponis vs Hamza ‘KamikaZito’ Buhari

Madhavi Gonbare vs Beatrice Desiree Furlan

Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall vs Cai ‘Bosh’ Brigden

Daan Sax van der Weijden vs Martin Neu

SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and watch all the fights: https://www.youtube.com/chessboxing

OFFICIAL CHESSBOXING MERCHANDISE | Get you official chessboxing merch: https://chessboxing.shop

Chessboxing Classes: https://chessboxingnation.com/classes

Follow us on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/zxfEp

Chess In Schools: https://www.chessinschools.co.uk

#chessboxing #chess #boxing #Finland #nordicchessboxing #chessboxingnation #event #entertainment #battle #fighters #competition #fight #fitness #nolimit #motivation #training #knockout #strategy #box #boxeo #checkmate #boxfit #highlights #king #champion #winner #chessboard #chessplayer #berserker

PODCAST EP136: Tadas Ceponis

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Interview with Tadas Ceponis ahead of the first chessboxing festival ever in 2024, ChoxCon. Unfortunately, Tadas was unable to compete in the summer event last year due to the injury of his opponent; however, he is fighting Hamzah Buhari on May 1st. Tadas, a full-time coach in Vilnius, Lithuania, discussed his chess career, with a peak ELO rating of 2118, and his transition to coaching. He shared his experience in boxing, including two amateur fights, one win by points, and one loss by knockout. Tadas emphasised the importance of training and the growing popularity of chessboxing, particularly in the US. He also mentioned his ring name, Scorpio, and why this is. What is Tadas’ favourite chocolate bar – find out!

Chessboxing May Day | London | 1st May
⁠
Chessboxing fans, this Labour Day, join us for Chessboxing! Witness the strategic dance of boxing and see bloodied egos do battle on the board. Join the mass movement and celebrate our global community of chessboxing brothers and sisters this May Day.

Tix: https://shorturl.at/NUMrc
Live Stream: https://shorturl.at/NWau5

WCBA European Middleweight Title Bout

Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker

Under Card

Tadas ‘Scorpio’ Ceponis vs Hamza Buhari

Madhavi Gonbare vs Beatrice Desiree Furlan

Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall vs Cai ‘Bosh’ Brigden

Daan Sax van der Weijden vs Martin Neu

SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and watch all the fights: https://www.youtube.com/chessboxing

OFFICIAL CHESSBOXING MERCHANDISE | Get you official chessboxing merch: https://chessboxing.shop

Chessboxing Classes: https://chessboxingnation.com/classes

Follow us on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/zxfEp

Chess In Schools: https://www.chessinschools.co.uk

#chessboxing #chess #boxing #Finland #nordicchessboxing #chessboxingnation #event #entertainment #battle #fighters #competition #fight #fitness #nolimit #motivation #training #knockout #strategy #box #boxeo #checkmate #boxfit #highlights #king #champion #winner #chessboard #chessplayer #berserker

PODCAST EP135: GM Samy Shoker

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Chessboxing’s first French-Egyptian fighter, GM Samy Shoker, discusses the lifestyle chess has given him, along with his first ever chessboxing bout. He is currently in Rio de Janeiro, preparing for a chess tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay. Sammy has been practicing capoeira and plans to continue training in boxing and chess. He represented Egypt in the Olympiad and aims to develop chess in New Caledonia where he lives. Sammy will face Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer in his first chess boxing match, focusing on his boxing training. He emphasized the importance of the event for promoting the sport and shared his background in chess and capoeira.

Chessboxing May Day | London | 1st May
⁠
Chessboxing fans, this Labour Day, join us for Chessboxing! Witness the strategic dance of boxing and see bloodied egos do battle on the board. Join the mass movement and celebrate our global community of chessboxing brothers and sisters this May Day.

Tix: https://shorturl.at/NUMrc
Live Stream: https://shorturl.at/NWau5

WCBA European Middleweight Title Bout

Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker

Under Card

Tadas Ceponis vs Hamza Buhari

Madhavi Gonbare vs Beatrice Desiree Furlan

Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall vs Cai ‘Bosh’ Brigden

Daan Sax van der Weijden vs Martin Neu

SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel and watch all the fights: https://www.youtube.com/chessboxing

OFFICIAL CHESSBOXING MERCHANDISE | Get you official chessboxing merch: https://chessboxing.shop

Chessboxing Classes: https://chessboxingnation.com/classes

Follow us on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/zxfEp

Chess In Schools: https://www.chessinschools.co.uk

#chessboxing #chess #boxing #Finland #nordicchessboxing #chessboxingnation #event #entertainment #battle #fighters #competition #fight #fitness #nolimit #motivation #training #knockout #strategy #box #boxeo #checkmate #boxfit #highlights #king #champion #winner #chessboard #chessplayer #berserker