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Mudra odluka 4 godine nalazi “Veličanstven” Mykquan Williams 15-0 kao profesionalac danas umjesto elitnog amatera

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Mykquan Williams (Foto Emily Harney / Tim Williams)

MANCHESTER, Conn. (Septembar 9, 2019) – Ako ne za kritičnu odluku prije četiri godine, 21-godina “Veličanstven” Mykquan Williams vrlo dobro mogao biti elitni amaterski trening da se takmiči za mjesto na 2020 Američki bokserski olimpijski tim, a ne 15-0 zvijezda u usponu koja se danas bavi profesionalnim boksom.

Williams (15-0, 7 KOs), koji živi u East Hartfordu (CT), je prevladao prepreke koje mijenjaju život u kojem je njegov otac ubijen kad je Mykquan imao samo osam mjeseci, a porodična kuća izgorjela je do temelja dok je on bio 10.

Ne mogu ispunjavati uvjete za nadmetanje za mjesto na spisku 2016 Američki bokserski bokserski tim jer je bio premlad, Williams je imao dva izbora: ostati amater četiri godine bez ikakvih garancija za plasman na Olimpijske igre, ili započnite svoju profesionalnu karijeru. Odabrao je potonju rutu i nije se osvrtao.

Williams je bio odlikovani amater čiji je stil, u retrospektivi, je mnogo pogodniji za profesionalni boks od amatera. Imao je 45-13 amaterski zapis, istaknuto sa tri nastupa sa zlatnim medaljama na svjetskom prvenstvu Ringside, pored zauzimanja vrhunskih počasti na nacionalnom prvenstvu PAL i državnom srebrnom rukavicom.

“Bila sam premlada za posljednju,” Williams je objasnio svoju odluku da postane profesionalac kad je to učinio.” Williams je objasnio. Amatersku karijeru završio sam nakon što je došlo do bodovnih promjena. Izgubio sam neke teške odluke. Odlučio sam poduzeti sljedeći korak i postati profesionalac kako bih dobio plaću. Moj stil je više odgovarao profesionalcima. Ne bacam 100 udara okruglog; Odabirem svoja mjesta kad imam otvaranja.

“Nisam želio čekati nekoliko godina. Odlučio sam postati profesionalac (kada je bio stariji u Prince Techu). Ja sam već 15-0, penjanje na ljestvici, i plaćam se za ovo. Trebalo mi je ovo.”

Williams je vladajući Svjetski bokserski savjet (WBC) Super prvak Sjedinjenih Država u lakoj kategoriji, No ocijenjeno. 5 od strane bokserske asocijacije Sjedinjenih Država (uredi), No i. 12 Sjevernoameričke bokserske federacije (NABF).



“Vjerovao sam da je Mykey spreman postati profesionalac,” Prokomentirao je Kallen. “Pod Paulovim tutorstvom bio je dovoljno napredan i željan borbe protiv profesionalaca. Njegov stil je savršeno odgovarao profesionalcima 18 godine bio je spreman na skok. Njegov mladalački dobar izgled učinio ga je idealnim mladim izgledom.”

Tada sam se brinuo o tome da olimpijski tim nije bio siguran,” dodao je Cichon, koji je trenirao Williamsa za prošlost 10 godina. Imao sam povjerenja u Mykey-a, ali rizik nije bio vrijedan dobitka. Odlučili smo postati profesionalci.”

Četiri godine kasnije, umjesto da se natječe protiv elitnih američkih boksača amatera u svojoj težinskoj kategoriji – Keyshawn Davis, Bruce Carrington i Dalis Kaleiopu — na 2020 Olimpijska ispitivanja i Državno prvenstvo SAD-a u boksu, Decembar 7-15, u Lake Charlesu, Luizijana, Williams je jedan od najboljih 21-i i manje perspektivnih u boksu.

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Javier Martinez čini Milwaukee ponosnim na putu do svjetskog prvenstva u Rusiji

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Avgust 19, 2019) – Milwaukee nije poznat kao jedan od vodećih proizvođača boksera svjetske klase, međutim, Tim SAD srednja kategorija
Javier Martinez može biti rijedak izuzetak.


“Milwaukee zapravo nije sjajno mjesto za boks,” Martinez se složio, “ali (trener) Izzy Acosta uvijek imao sjajan program koji je iznjedrio puno državnih prvaka. Nadajmo se, jednog dana mogu učiniti ono što je on učinio za moj grad. Iz moje teretane izlazi nekoliko dobrih boraca koji su i dalje u porastu. Pazi na mog dječaka, Luis Feliciano, bivši američki državni prvak (26-godišnja juniorska velter kategorija je 12-0 kao profesionalac sa osam pobjeda nokautom).”

Najpoznatiji borac koji je izašao iz Milwaukeeja je svjetski prvak u kickboxingu Rick “Jet” Rufus. Tijekom godina bilo je nekoliko zapaženih boksera iz Milwaukeeja, uključujući Myron “Pinky” Mitchell, koji je godine postao prvi juniorski prvak svijeta u poluteškoj kategoriji 1922, Robert “Pećinski čovjek” Moha (1910-15), bivši državni prvak Tyrone “Leptir” Trice, i brončani osvajač Panameričkih igara i dvostruki državni prvak amatera, LeChaunce Shepard.

Martinez trenutno trenira u Colorado Springsu u SAD-u. Olimpijski i paraolimpijski trening centar za svjetska prvenstva, Septembar 7-21, u Jekaterinburgu, Rusija.

“To je dobar osjećaj i planiram u potpunosti iskoristiti ovu priliku,” Martinez je govorio o takmičenju na Svjetskom prvenstvu. “Volim dolaziti u Kolorado; to mi je poput terapije, držeći me podalje od ometanja kod kuće. Jako sam uzbuđena što idem u Rusiju. Zahvalan sam USA Boxingu na svim prilikama koje sam imao, i nadam se da ću vratiti medalju iz Rusije.”

Martinez kaže da nije imao normalno djetinjstvo, objašnjavajući da se ugledao na pogrešne ljude. Život mu se promijenio nabolje kada ga je otac upoznao s boksom i upoznavanjem trenera Akoste, kojega je nedavno počastila Američka asocijacija boksača zbog doprinosa amaterskom boksu kao boksača i trenera u proteklih pola stoljeća.

“Ne znam šta bih danas radio (ako ne za boks),” primijetio je Martinez, koji se okreće 24 on August 24. “Samo znam da je boks bio moj izlaz iz "haube". Trener Izzy je osoba koja voli puno ljubavi, i sjajnu osobu za druženje. Imao je vrlo dobru boksačku karijeru i sjajno je imati takvu osobu u svom kutu.”

Martinez, ko je br. 2 rangiran u srednjoj kategoriji u SAD-u, zarobljen zlatnu medalju na 2018 Elite National Championships and silver at the 2016 & 2017 Elite National Championships. He’s also brought home bronze from the 2013 National Junior Olympics and Feliks Stamm Tournament.

Self-described as an awkward southpaw who can give anybody problems, Martinez’ short-term goal is to be an Olympic gold medalist, long-term to be world champion.

Javier Martinez is making Milwaukee proud by punchin’ his way to the top.

INFORMACIJE:
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Twitter: @USABoxing
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Legendary Air Force Academy boxing coach Ed Weichers coached perfect storm

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Avgust 8, 2019) – Boxing coachEd Weichers, a charter member of the USA Boxing Alumni Association, guided the United States Air Force Academy from 1976-2014 to a record of 19 national collegiate boxing team championships.

Coach Weichers’ Fighting Falcons’ squads produced a remarkable 258 All-America boxers and 97 individual champions. His teams never finished lower than second in the nation for 27 years and he also served as president and vice president of the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA).

Coaching sports at a military school is much different, largely because student-athletes in most cases, posebno boks, are not professional prospects. “Our Cadets were not trained to be elite level amateurs or pros,” the now 68-year-old Weichers explained. “In 1976, the cost to put one Cadet through four years at the Academy was $80,000 ali, u 2014, the year of my retirement, that figure was $417,000. Cadets are trained to go forward and serve. They fly, borba, win and defend freedoms that we all enjoy. Boxing at the next level is not part of the discussion. I got calls at the time about our boxers going to the next level, fighting in Tough Man Contests, etc. My answer is and has always been consistent: ‘You are not trained to be a boxer in the Air Force. Do not jeopardize your pilot qualifications or commission ability with a boxing injury.’ The Air Force has an investment in them, and I urged them to go forward and serve. I send them back to the real purpose of the boxing class/program at AFA. It teaches them how to handle press, stress, fear and anxiety. Boxing gives them the self confidence and self esteem to make good decisions in combat under pressure. The ability to handle these pressures and make good decisions are the difference in life and death in combat.”

Coach Weichers, naravno, attributes a large share of his success to the Cadets, who are intelligent, disciplined and team oriented. All Cadets take a mandatory core curriculum boxing course (10 lessons) their freshman year, followed by an intramural boxing program comprised of 40 squadron teams with a minimum of eight to a maximum of 16 boxers per team.

Not only did Weichers work with this incredible feeder system, the next step was the AFA Wing Open Boxing Championships, in which Cadets voluntarily signed-up to compete in one of 12 divisions to box for the No. 1 spot, earning a roster spot on the AFA Intercollegiate boxing team that competes in regional and national tournaments. The advancing 12 Cadets represented the entire Air Force Academy.

“Bottom line,’ Coach Weichers noted, “this formula was a perfect storm. I must give credit to and thank two Physical Education Department heads, Col. Don Peterson iCol. Larry Fariss, and two athletic directors who were instrumental to our support and success, Col. John Clune iCol. Randy Spetman.

“I was blessed with young men who I describe as overachievers. Cadets are tenacious. We built on an individual sport with a team concept. I had great assistant coaches, the best training facilities, and an environment of being surrounded by quality people in all phases.”

After he retired as head boxing coach at the Air Force Academy, Weichers led Team USA in 2014 i 2015 to five medals, including two golds, at the Pan American Games in Toronto.

“The plan was to hire Billy Walsh, who was the head coach of Team Ireland,” Weichers added. “I committed to sponsor Coach Walsh upon his arrival and make his transition smooth. I did that and Coach Walsh and I have become good friends. He is the correct man for the job, and he brings a great resume and reputation. He has helped turn the program around and created a winning culture. Team USA is back, ranked among the top 10 u svijetu, and that is a direct result of Coach Walsh.”

SAD Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte naalumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.

Weichers joined the USA Boxing Alumni Association because he is a huge supporter ofJohn Brown, former President and current Vice President of USA Boxing.

“John had the idea or concept (to form the alumni association) and I looked at the purpose and thought it would be a way to honor and recognize those who contributed over the years,” Weichers remarked. “I hope that successful professionals from the past and present recognize those who contributed over the years. I also hope that they remember their roots were with USA Boxing and give back. We all had help and our start and success did not happen alone. Be humble and grateful and give back.”

Weichers is high on Team USA, especially its overall potential in the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, rekavši, “We’re solid going into 2020. The key to success, po mom mišljenju, is head coach Billy Walsh. He is very experienced. His reputation and resume are top shelf. Coach Walsh is well known and respected on the international level. He has the ability to reach out to other countries and make positive things happen for our athletes. He has adjusted the culture in our boxing program, identifying our strengths, and making adjustment where weak. Coach Walsh brings leadership and credibility. Bottom line, we have the right coach for the job in place.”

Weichers’ association with the NCBA led to his relationship with USA Boxing at various levels and capacities. He has always felt gratified to give back to boxing, as well as an obligation to grow the sport at every level.

“I was lucky/blessed to work in a place I refer to as Camelot,” Weichers concluded. “It’s an athletic paradise; core values, honor code, and a mission that anyone can connect with and admire. I can say that I am a better person for my experience at the Air Force Academy.

“I love the sport of boxing, because of what it did for me, in terms of molding my life. The gratification that comes with seeing how young men and women grow and mature, as a result of their experience with boxing was very positive.

And countless Cadets are better people because they were coached by Ed Weichers.

INFORMACIJE:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

O SADU BOKS:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Oshae Jones Makes History at 2019 Pan American Games

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LIMA, Peru (Avgust 2, 2019) — Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohajo) made history on the first night of finals at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru by becoming the first ever women’s welterweight Pan American Games gold medalists. This marked the first time in Pan American Games history the women would have five weight classes, compared to the two previous Games having three weight classes.

Jones defeated Myriam DaSilva of Canada by unanimous decision, winning all three rounds, 10-9, from two judges, and two of the three rounds, 10-9, from one judge.

This marked the second time Jones and DaSilva went head-to-head, with Jones defeating her 5-0 at the Pan American Games Qualifier earlier this year.

Jones’ previously defeated Atheyna Bylon of Panama in the quarterfinals and M. Moronta Herand of the Dominican Republic in the semifinals to make the finals of these championships.

Team USA will look to close out their most successful Pan American Games since 1983, tomorrow night with four boxers going for gold, Keyshawn Davis (Norfolk, Virdžinija), Virginia Fuchs (Houston, Teksas), Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) i Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohajo). Their four medals will be added to Jones’ gold medal and the five bronze medals won earlier this week by Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Masačusets), Troy Isley (Aleksandrija, Virdžinija), Delante Johnson (Klivlend, Ohajo), Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nevada) i Richard Torrez Jr.. (Tulare, Kalifornija).

Follow the Americans final day of boxing by clicking here: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/2019-Pan-American-Games

Rezultati

69 kg: Oshae Jones, Toledo, Ohio/USA, dec. over Myriam DaSilva/CAN, 5-0

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Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring Patriot, Olimpijski & now World Champ

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USA Boxing Alumni: (L) Jamel Herring and his stablemate, Terence “Pupoljak” Crawford
(picture courtesy of Mikey Williams / Top Rank)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Jun 13, 2019) – Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Haringa has been a fighter practically all his life as a U.S. Marine and elite boxer.

The 33-year-old Herring (20-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of Cincinnati, has come full circle since he started boxing at the age of 15. “I started because I was doing poorly in school, cut from the basketball team,” he explained on why he chose the Sweet Science. “I didn’t want to be in the streets. It was not my character, so I had to find something else to do. A friend introduced me to boxing and I stuck with it. I eventually got my grades back up and made high honor roll.”


Herring also developed into an Olympic boxer, mostly while he was serving nine years in the U.S. Marines, and even when he was deployed twice in Iraq. He compiled an 81-15 amaterski zapis, including top honors at the 2011 & 2012 Armed Forces Championships, 2011 U.S. Olympic Trials and 2012 US Nationals gold medalist, along with a silver medal at the 2010 World Military Games. He was the first active duty U.S. Marine to qualify for the US Boxing Team since 1992, as well as the first U.S. Marine to compete in the 2012 Olimpijske igre.

“I boxed a little during my second deployment during free time,” he noted. “I came back from my second deployment toward the end of 2007 and began boxing for the Marine Corps in 2008. Most of my amateur career came under the Marine Corps. I learned a lot traveling with the Marine Corps. I got to see more styles and competed in national tournaments as a Marine. They also had the funding to send me.”

The highlight of his amateur career was representing his country at the 2012 Olympics in London as captain of Team USA. Although he lost (19-9) in the opening round to two-time Kazakh boxer Daniyar Yeleussinov, who won gold at the 2013 World Championships and later at the 2016 Olimpijske igre, the opening Olympic ceremonies was the most memorable moment of his entire amateur boxing career for a special reason.

“That was the anniversary of my daughter’s passing,” Herring said. “It let me know that no matter what, you can still accomplish anything, even through ups and downs.”

Other members of the 2012 USA Olympic Team Herring captained included present day world champions in the pro ranks such as Errol Spence, Jr., Claressa Shields i Marcus Browne, bivši svjetski šampion Rau’Shee Warren, and world title challengers Terrell Gausha, Michael Hunter i Dominic Breazeale.


Herring remains close to USA Boxing, rekavši: “USA Boxing helped me because of the relationships I created, many of which still remain today. I met other fighters from around the world that I kept good relationships with. It also helped me become more of the people-person I am today. Being team captain taught me patience, because I had to deal with a lot of personalities, I still use those traits today. And I’m still close to my Olympic teammates today.”


SAD Boxing Alumni Association

Stvorena da prvak cjeloživotnog, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –bokseri, zvaničnici, treneri i navijači boks — Asocijacija Alumni povezuje generacije šampiona, inspirativan i davanje natrag u SAD Boxing budućnosti boks šampioni, u i izvan ringa.

Boks Alumni Association SAD je otvoren za svakoga ko ima ljubavi za boks i želite da ostanu povezani sa amaterskim boksom. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Da se pridruže Alumni asocijacije, jednostavno se registrujte na alumni@usaboxing.org za $40.00 po članarina godišnje. Novi članovi će dobiti majicu, privjesak za ključeve i e-novčanik.



“Jamel is the perfect example of resiliency and persistence,” mentioned Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His hard work, žrtva, and inability to quit no matter what obstacles he encounters will continue to inspire the next generation of champions for many years. The USA Boxing Alumni Association wants to thank him for all that he has given to others, both in and out of the ring.”

Nothing has ever come easy for Jamel Herring, especially his remarkable turnaround after the tragic loss of his infant daughter, Ariyanah, which happened three years to the day prior to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.

“My road wasn’t easy,” Herring added, “I had my ups and downs. I’m an Olympian, but nothing was ever handed to me. I had to fight for everything I’ve gotten. Ovo je moje vreme!”

It certainly is, particularly after he defeated defending WBO super featherweight champion Masayuki Ito, prošlog maja 25, da postane svjetski prvak. Proof that good things do indeed happen to good people.


INFORMACIJE:www.usaboxing.org
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USA Boxing standout bantamweight Duke Ragan fighting for his daughter’s future

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Maj 29, 2019) – Boxers fight for a variety of reasons. Team USA bantamweight Duke Ragan is driven in the gym and ring by his two-year-old daughter, Kennedy Ragan.


The 21-year-old Ragan trains with his fellow elite squad members in Colorado Springs, Kolorado, which is a long way from his home and daughter in Cincinnati.

“It is difficult being away from her,” Ragan admitted, “but she motivates me. I’m boxing for our future.”

Ragan’s future in boxing is bright. He is the No. 1 bantamweight in the United States, who plans to cash-out after the 2020 Olympics in Japan.

Although he had his first amateur match when he was seven, Ragan was practically born to box, evident by pictures of him as an infant wearing baby boxing gloves. His father and coach, Derek “Duke” Ragjedan, who named his son with his own nickname, had a lot of friends who were boxers. When Duke’s older brother by six years, Lewis Walker, trained at their uncle Sean Singleton‘s gym, young Duke was being trained in the house by his father.

“I played other sports when I was young, but I didn’t in high school,” Ragan said. “My father started training me when I was six and a year later, I was at the gym training and sparring. I didn’t want to play any sports other than boxing.”

Ragan has a 151-19 amaterski zapis, highlighted by his silver-medal performance at the 2017 World Championships. He captured gold at the 2016 & 2018 Elite National Championships, qualifying him for the 2020 Olimpijska ispitivanja za boks, as well as at the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championships.


In addition to winning a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships, Ragan has been successful in other International competition, taking top honors at the 2017 Chemistry Cup, runner-up at the 2018 Presidents Cup, and third place finishes in the 2017 Continental Championships and 2019 Pan American Qualifier in Nicaragua. In the latter tournament, Ragan lost in the semifinals to Ecuadorian Jean Caicedo, 3-2, to qualify for the Pan-American Games, Juli 27 Lima, Peru.

Ragan is looking forward to avenging his controversial loss to Caicedo at the Pan-American Games. “I was the No. 1 seed at the Pan American Qualifier, and I think I’ll be the No. 1 seed at the Pan American Games,” Ragan commented. “I think I got a bad decision in the semifinals. There will be some good competition at the Pan American Games, but nobody for me to worry about.”

Self-described as a pure boxer who enjoys moving around the ring snapping jabs, Ragan also has sufficient power to put opponents to sleep. He wants to become part of Cincinnati’s rich boxing history, which has produced all-time greats such as Aaron Pryor,Ezzard Charles, Adrian Broner, Rau'shee Warren i Tim Austin, između ostalog.

“Pryor and Charles boxed in the same community where I grew up,” Ragan noted. “I really haven’t done anything yet, but it would be cool to be world champion like them.”

USA Boxing has played a major role in Ragan’s young life and, if he gets his wish, it’ll continue to be for at least another year or so. “My main focus is 2020, I’ll worry about turning pro after that,” he remarked. “Amateur boxing has brought me a long way. I’m more disciplined, better focused, and a much smarter boxer. I have a higher boxing IQ. I’ve also had to learn to make sacrifices, because I’ve got to be a man to make time for my young daughter. All of this is getting me ready to be a professional.

Ragan has traveled around the world as a Team USA boxer having been to Germany and Kazakhstan (twice apiece), Poljska, Bulgaria and Nicaragua. Na kraju, Duke Ragan wants to continue representing his country and traveling all over the world, hopefully, booking a trip to Tokyo next year.

INFORMACIJE:
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Twitter: @USABoxing, @Duke1Ragan
Instagram: @USABoxing
Facebook: /USABoxing
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Lagani Keyshawn Davis priprema se za kopanje zlata sljedeće godine u Japanu 2020 Olimpijske igre

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Maj 20, 2019) – Tim SAD lagan Keyshawn Davis čitav svoj mladi život pripremao se za predstavljanje svoje zemlje na Olimpijskim igrama. Ako sve bude išlo po planu i bude išlo po rasporedu, Norfolk, Rodom iz Virginije boksat će zlato sljedeće godine u Japanu.


Dvadesetogodišnji Davis, ko se bavi sportom 110-15 amaterski zapis, gomila medalje tako zastrašujućim tempom da mu je očajnički potrebno da proširi svoju vitrinu. Dvostruki je Elite National (2017-18) i dvostruki nacionalni PAL (2013-14) prvak, kao i osvajač zlatne medalje na 2017 Eastern Elite Qualifier, 2017 Youth Open i 2017 National Golden Gloves.

Međunarodno, napravio je ozbiljnu štetu, suviše. Vrhunac njegove amaterske karijere, izlaziti s, osvaja zlato na prošlogodišnjem turniru Strandja u Bugarskoj. Davis je nedavno uhvatio srebro na 2019 Pan-American Games Qualifier u Nikaragvi, pored 2018 Kup hemije u Njemačkoj.

“Osvojio sam svoju prvu međunarodnu zlatnu medalju u Bugarskoj,” Davis se složio da je to vrhunac njegove amaterske karijere. “Takođe sam izabran za Najizvrsnijeg boksera.”

Njegova pobjeda na 2018 Državljani SAD-a kvalificirali su ga za 2020 Olimpijska ispitivanja za boks, dok ga je njegovo srebro na kvalifikacijama za Pan American Games kvalificiralo za Pan American Games (27. jula - avgusta 2) Lima, Peru. Ove godine će se natjecati i na elitnom Svjetskom prvenstvu za muškarce (Sedam. 7-21) u Jekaterinburgu, Rusija.

“Kvalificiranje za olimpijsko suđenje za mene zaista nije bilo puno postignuće jer se očekivalo,” Primijetio je Davis. “Za mene je to bio ulazak u tim SAD-a, opet i ovo mi je druga godina u timu.

“Ne postoji pravo takmičenje za mene da bih se plasirao u američki olimpijski bokserski tim. Moja posljednja borba u The Nationalsu bila je mali izazov (vs. Dalis Kaleiopu), jer sam se okliznuo i ustao.”

Na Panameričkim igrama, Davis bi se vrlo dobro mogao suočiti s kubanskim bokserom koji ga je pobijedio rezultatom 3-2 na Pan American Games Qualifieru, Andy Cruz, postavljanje mogućeg meča gume između dva elitna boksera sljedeće godine na Olimpijskim igrama.

“Postoji vrlo dobra šansa da se ponovo borimo na Pan-Am igrama, najvjerovatnije u Japanu, kao,” Dodao je Davis. “Moramo pobijediti u dva kola da bismo se plasirali u finale, a ja da se osvetim. Cruz ima puno više međunarodnog iskustva od mene. On je 26 godine i svjetski prvak u našoj težinskoj klasi.”

Davis je počeo boksati kad je imao devet godina kada, umoran od Keyshawna i njegova dva brata koji se međusobno bore i u školi, majka ga je pitala žele li u teretanu da nauče boksati. Jesu i danas, njegov stariji (Kelvin) i mlađi (Keon) braća su takođe bokseri amateri.

Nedugo nakon toga upoznao se Troy Isley, koji je kolega član tima USA, a danas su bliski kao braća.

“Troya sam sreo natrag, nakon što sam prvi put počeo boksati,” Davis se sjetio. “Našli bismo se na nacionalnim i drugim turnirima i družili se s mojom braćom. Moj trener je otišao u penziju, pa sam otišao u Troyovu teretanu (Aleksandrija, VA) i počeo raditi s Coachom Kej (Koroma, Američki pomoćni nacionalni trener boksa). Približavamo se svom snu (predstavljanje SAD-a na Olimpijskim igrama) koja je započela toliko davno, čini se nestvarnim približavati se. Možete očekivati ​​da se dva boksera iz Virginije vrate iz Japana sa zlatnim medaljama. Mi smo poput braće.”

“Trener Kay me prvi put stjerao u kut kad sam bio 13. Odličan je trener koji želi da uspijemo u životu, ne samo u ringu. Želi najbolje za nas. Imamo jednu od najboljih američkih. bokserske ekipe dugo vremena i to će se prikazati u Japanu. Uvijek si pomažemo i ovo je trenutno vrlo uzbudljivo vrijeme za nas.”

Još jedan bliski Keyshawn-ov prijatelj je, 2018 Srebrne olimpijske medalje Shakur Stevenson, koji je prošao kroz ono što se Keyshawn približava, i sada je na nivou profesionalne perspektive do koje Davis teži doseći.

“Shakur me uvijek podržavao,” Davis je nastavio. “Mnogo razgovaramo. Pošteno, teško mi je ne razmišljati o tome da se profesionalno okrenem, jer će moja amaterska karijera biti gotova nakon Olimpijskih igara. Oduvijek su me učili da imam plan, pa sam se pripremao, poslovno, istražujući moje mogućnosti (menadžer i promotor), i ostati na dobrom putu od amatera do profesionalaca.”

Da nije bokser, Davis misli da bi bio realtor, ali temeljito uživa u životu boksača.

“Ovo je bilo sjajno iskustvo,” Davis je govorio o svojoj amaterskoj boksačkoj karijeri, “posebno ove godine pripremajući se za Pan AM-ove. Imao sam prilike putovati i upoznavati ljude, ali najbolji dio je biti dio ovakvog tima. Boks je individualni sport, ali, izvan ringa, uvijek navaljujemo jedni na druge.

“Zahvaljujem Bogu svaki dan kad ustanem što me je stavio u ovu poziciju. Sve što želim je osigurati sebe i svoju porodicu. U mojim godinama, Ja sam ispred utakmice.”

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Troy Isley coming off biggest win, Preparing for 2020 Olimpijske igre

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo. (Maj 6, 2019) – USA Boxing middleweight Troy Isley is coming off the most significant victory of his young career, when he defeated the 2016 Olimpijsko zlato medalje, Cuba’s Arlen Lopez, at the recent Pan American Games Qualifier in Managua, Nikaragva.


Lopez served as a positive barometer for Isley in terms of his potential 2020 Olympic run. “Beating Lopez is my biggest win so far,” Isley admitted. “He won a gold medal at the last Olympics. I avenged my loss to him in 2017. We almost fought in The Continentals, but he lost in the quarterfinals, and I lost in the semifinals. We could face each other again in July at the Pan American Games.”

U 2017, Isley captured a gold medal at the Elite World Championships, which marked a first for an American elite boxer in six years. He’s progressed year-by-year, taking top honors at the 2012 & 2013 National PAL Championships, 2014 Državne juniorske olimpijske igre, 2016 & 2017 Elite National Championships. So far this year, in addition to winning at the Pan American Games Qualifier, he also took gold at the Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria.

Not too shabby accomplishments for a kid who really didn’t like boxing, especially compared to football, which was his favorite sport growing up.

“When I returned to the gym I trained at, Aleksandrija (VA) Boxing Club,” USA National Team assistant coach Kay Koromba remembered,” they needed help with a young kid, Troy Isley. I had a simple conversation with him. He said he’d come back to the gym if I was there coaching. I didn’t go back for a little while and he didn’t return. I eventually took over the gym when the coach left, and Troy returned.

“Troy is friends with Keyshawn Davje (USA Boxing’s No. 1-rated lightweight). They both live in Virginia (Troy in Alexandria, Keyshawn in Newport) and train with me at the Alexandria Boxing Club, when we aren’t living and training in Colorado Springs. They fought as kids and became good friends. All of the other boxers here look up to them.”

“Bio sam samo 8 and at first I really didn’t like boxing,” the now 20-year-old Isley spoke about his introduction to amateur boxing. “I was more interested in team sports like football, but I gave up boxing when I chose to compete in the Box-Offs. I just wanted to be a kid and you can’t play boxing. I went back to the gym and beat up everybody. Coach Kay told my father that he could make me into a national champion, and that gave me a lot of self-esteem.”

A self-described boxer puncher, Isley is an intelligent, well-spoken boxer with eyes on the future, outside of boxing, taking on-line business courses through DeVry University. “I can do it all,” he offered about his boxing style. “I’m working on using more jabs to be a better all-around boxer. The jab sets the offense up. I’m working on my jab because you can win fights with a jab.”

Promoters are lining up to pitch their companies to sign Isley, who has a definitive plan that involves making the 2020 USA Olympic Boxing Team, medal in Japan, and then turn professional.

“The Olympics is only a year away,” Isley noted. “I’m close with Keyshawn and Shakur(Stevenson, 2016 Olympic silver-medalist and an 11-0 pro prospect). Training with them makes things easier for all of us. We drive each other and train against different styles. I’m always picking up new stuff. We help each other training, boksovanje, and just talking. We’re always together, either in Alexandria or Colorado Springs. Shakur still goes there for good sparring.

“Shakur tells us a lot about his experiences in the Olympics and now as a pro. Me and Keyshawn have always talked about being together on the USA Boxing Olympic Team. We keep working hard and staying focused. It’s been our dream.”

Dreams do come true but, prvi, Isley is preparing for the Pan-Am Games and, possibly, his rubber match with the defending Olympic gold-medalist, Lopez.

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Elite Men Kick Off 2019 Western Elite Qualifier

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RENO, Nev. (Mart 26, 2019) – The 2019 Western Elite Qualifier & Regional Open Championships kicked off last night with 96 elite boxers taking to the rings to begin their journey in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing this December.

The three rings saw 16 exciting bouts in each ring to give a preview of what is to come during the week-long tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nev. This year’s edition of the Western Elite Qualifier is the second event of the USA Boxing Olympic Trials Qualifying Series, which will see two boxers in each elite Olympic weight class advance to the Trials.


Action continues today with two sessions of boxing, beginning at noon with the prep and junior divisions, while the youth and elite men and women’s divisions will take to the ring beginning at 3:00 poslije podne. EST / 6:00 poslije podne. PST.

Follow all the action this week, including our free live stream, po clicking here.

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Graham and Torrez Jr. Win Gold; Coe Takes Silver in Finals of 2019 Turnir u Strandji

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Team USA Leaves Sofia, Bulgaria with eight medals

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krilo (Februar. 19, 2019) — The 70th edition of the Strandja Tournament came to a close today with Team USA winning two gold and one silver to add to the five bronze medals they won in yesterday’s semifinals in Sofia, Bugarska.

2018 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalist Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) added another medal to her impressive international resume after defeating Sweden’s Love Holgersson by split decision. This marks the middleweights fourth international medal since the beginning of 2018.

Super heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr.. (Tulare, Kalifornija) closed out the tournament in spectacular fashion to take another international gold medal. Torrez took all five judges’ cards over the host countries Petar Belberov to earn his second elite international gold medal. At the conclusion of the tournament, Torrez was named on the Boxers of the Tournament.

2018 breakout star Khalil Coe (Jersey City, N.J.) picked up a silver medal following a walkover win by Russia’s Imam Khataev.

Troy Isley (Aleksandrija, Virdžinija), Delante Johnson (Klivlend, Ohajo) Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohajo), Morelle McCane (Klivlend, Ohajo) i Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nevada) earned bronze for Team USA in yesterday’s semifinal bouts.

Team USA began the tournament with 25 boxers with Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) leading the American delegation throughout the tournament, along with USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Rasheen Ali (Klivlend, Ohajo), Tim Back (Cincinnati, Ohajo), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohajo), Joe Guzman (Fontana, Kalifornija) and Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Teksas) served on the coaching staff during the tournament. This year’s tournament saw over 300 boxers from over 30 different countries step into the ring.

The delegation will return to the United States tomorrow.

You can look back at the United States performances throughout the tournament by clicking here.

Finals Results

75 kg: Naomi Graham, Colorado Springs, Colo./USA, dec. over Love Holgersson/SWE, 3-2
81 kg: Imam Khataev/RUS won by walkover over Khalil Coe, Jersey City, N.J./USA, WO
91+ kg: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calif./USA, dec. over Petar Belberov/BUL, 5-0

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