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Is USA Boxing Nationals Champion Jared Anderson America’s next great heavyweight?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Desembre 21, 2017) – Christmas came early for Jared Anderson, who not only won the heavyweight title at the recent USA Boxing National Championships, the 18-year-old also captured the Most Outstanding Boxer Award in the Elite Division.
Seeded No. 7 in an eight-boxer field at The Nationals, Anderson, in order, defeated No. 2 Jesus Flores en la primera ronda, 5-0, edged No. 3 Adrian Tillman a les semifinals, 3-2, and upset five-time national champion Cam F. Awesome, 5-0, a la final del campionat.
In USA Boxing’s most recently listed heavyweight ratings (Novembre. 17, 2017), Tillman and Awesome are ranked No. 1 i 2, respectivament, Flores is No. 5, and Anderson is unranked.
I think that’s going to change,” Anderson noted. “Winning the heavyweight title and Most Outstanding Boxing Award meant the world to me. Maybe some people had never heard of me, but I’ve been boxing since I was eight, and I’ve faced a lot of different styles.
I had a vendetta going with Tillman and, instead of boxing, I tried to take his head off. Simple work allowed me to beat Awesome. He is a good fighter. Cam does what he wants in the ringthrows jabs, sits there and builds up pointsand intimidates some opponents. I took the fight to him. Not wild, encara que, because he’d have been there in the ring, calm and smiling, and I would have lost. I used my jab more than anything against him.
One of 11 siblings in two households, Anderson is another USA Boxing success story. Growing up in Toledo, Ohio, Anderson was constantly getting into trouble in school and boxing eventually saved him. His mother convinced her son to meet a local boxing coach, who introduced Jared to boxing, drilling discipline into him, something Jared desperately needed at that point in his young life.
Boxing in Toledo has also aided his overall development in boxing. “We push each other,” Anderson explained. “We support each other and perfect our crafts. There’s a lot of support here at all the gyms in Toledo.
Anderson represented Team USA at this past August’s 2017 Bradenburg Cup in Frankfurt, Alemanya, at which Anderson won the heavyweight title, as well as the Most Outstanding Boxer Award, which should have been a warning for other leading U.S. pesos pesats.
As a young boxer, Anderson admired three legends who were all products of USA Boxing, U.S. Olympians and Olympic medal winners: 1. Sugar Ray Leonard – “Mans ràpides, velocitat, a phenomenal boxer.” 2. Evander Holyfield – “A warrior who could bang or box. Moved up successfully from cruiserweight to heavyweight.” 3.Muhammad Ali — “Not just because he was a great boxer, but more so because of his life.
Ara, Anderson stand 6′ 2 and weighs 200 lliures., but he’s only 18 and should continue growing even larger. Finalment, he wants to be heavyweight champion of the world, but Jared does have a plan.
I want to stay as active as possible next year, competing in tournaments, and turn pro but not until after the (2020) Jocs Olímpics,” Anderson concluded. “I’m not turning pro until after the (2020) Jocs Olímpics. I want to win a gold medal, turn pro and win the world heavyweight title, so I can move my mother out of the ‘hood.
Remember the name, boxing fans, Jared Anderson has the potential to be America’s next great heavyweight.
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ABOUT USA BOXING: The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United Statesathletes 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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2016 Olympic Silver Medalist SHAKHRAM GIYASOV Arrives in U.S.A. to Start Pro Career

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Desembre 18, 2017)Uzbekistani superstar and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Shakhram Giyasov, has landed in the United States, and will settle in Las Vegas, Nevada, to start his pro career. Com a professional, Giyasov will campaign in the welterweight division, where he was a sensational amateur standout.
At age 24, Giyasov who stands at 5’9″, is one of the most talented boxers to enter the professional ranks in the last decade. This past summer in Hamburg, Alemanya, the right handed Giyasov captured Gold (Welter) al 2017 Associació Internacional de Boxa (AIBA) World Championships. Giyasov’s victory in the finals against Cuba’s Roniel Iglesias, la 2012 Medallista d'or olímpic, came to no one’s surprise, as the Uzbekistan was the #1 seed entering the tournament. Shakhram was voted best boxer of the tournament by his peers, guanyadora 56% of the AIBA online poll.
I have arrived in the United States of America and plan to establish myself as the next great champion from Uzbekistan,” said Shakhram Giyasov. “My goal is to conquer the welterweight division and become a pound-for-pound champion. I set my goals high because I believe in myself and the team I’ve put around me. Together we will go to the top.
Giyasov, who is a mega-star in his native land of Uzbekistan, is managed by Ruslan Khusinov, an international sports agent with ties to some of the best amateur boxers in the world. His reasoning for bringing Giyasov to the bright lights of Las Vegas was easy, to establish his brand in the mecca of professional boxing.
We are very please with our decision to bring Shakhram Giyasov to Las Vegas,” said Ruslan Khusinov. “Everyone recognizes Las Vegas as the mecca of boxing and this is where we want to build our foundation. I have big plans to make Giyasov a super-star here in the States, just like back home where his popularity is undeniable.
Training Giyasov, serà Justin gamber, who guides the corner of undefeated world ranked contender, Caleb “Mans Dolços” Planta (16-0, 10 KOs). Gamber believes Giyasov can jump on the fast track to a world title.
In today’s boxing game, you have many boxers with high amateur pedigree’s, fighting for a world title before their 15º pro fight,” Justin Gamber stated. “I believe Giyasov fits that mold. I can see him fighting for a world title early in his career.

Popular winter tradition continues 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship

N.E central. preliminary round starts
Jan. 5 at Lowell Auditorium
LOWELL, Missa. (Desembre 14, 2017) — The 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship commences Divendres nit, Gener 5, with Central New England (major Lowell) preliminary-round action, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Vegi la llista completa 2018 N.E central. and All-New England Championship schedules below.
Leading boxers expectED to compete in this year’s Central N.E. tournament include national-rated Jess Flores(Methuen, Massachusetts), Zachary Calmus(Gloucester, Massachusetts), Rashida Ellis(Lynn, Massachusetts), Kim Wabik (Everett, Massachusetts),Melanie Costa (Norton, Massachusetts),Jennifer Perella (Boston, Massachusetts), along with a pair of Chelmsford boxers from West End Gym in Lowell, Brandon Higgins i Nathan Valakin.
Season tickets for all nine events are reasonably priced start at $75.00 (entrada general). Per comprar truqui a la taquilla a Lowell Memorial Auditorium 1.866.722.8881 per Internetwww.LowellMemorialAuditorium.amb. butlletes per a esdeveniments individuals també estan disponibles per comprar, a partir de $13.00, només $7.00 per als estudiants (Es requereix identificació).
Els guanys de les organitzacions benèfiques Lowell Sun Guants d'Or Campionat van cap al enviament dels Guants d'Or de Nova Anglaterra campions dels Guants d'Or Nacionals Campionat (començament Maig 14, 2018 a Omaha, Nebraska), a més de donar suport als atletes locals i d'àrea gimnasos, els nois & Girls club, menjadors populars, refugis, fons càncer, beques i molts altres grans causes benèfiques.
This is the continuation of a great Lowell boxing tradition,” Nova Anglaterra Guants d'Or Director Executiu Bobby Russo dit. “We’re all excited about this year’s 72nd edition of the Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship. I’m very proud to be part of this tradition. So many outstanding boxers have fought in the Greater Lowell Golden Gloves over the many years such as hometown hero ‘Irish’ Micky Ward, Hall of Famers Rocky Marcià i Marvelous Marvin Hagler, John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz, Dicky Eklund, Beau Jaynes, Manny Freitas, Nate James, Danny O'Connorand so many others.
72ND Guants Caritats anuals Lowell sol d'or Campionat de Programació
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. portes obertes, 7:30 p.m. primer combat)
El centre de Nova Anglaterra (major Lowell)
Preliminary Rounds – Divendres, Jan. 5, 12
Quarts de final – Divendres, Jan. 19
Semifinals: – Dijous, Jan. 25
Finals del Campionat – Dijous, Febrer. 1
Torneig de Nova Anglaterra de la Champions
Semifinals de la classe del principiant – Dijous, Febrer. 8
Finals del Campionat de la Classe novells – Dijous, Febrer. 15
Semifinals de classe oberta – Dimecres, Febrer. 21
Finals del Campionat Classe Oberta – Dijous, Febrer. 22
INFORMACIÓ:
Director Executiu del Torneig: Bobby Russo
Director de concursants: art Ramalho
Cap de Funcionaris: Lauri Purcell
anunciador: John Vena
Lloc de celebració: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Massachusetts
Refilo: @LowellGloves

Barrientes Twins From Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program Win Belts at 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championship

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Desembre 11, 2017)This past week, la Pound-4-Pound Gimnàs, Las Vegas’ # 1 amateur boxing program, sent eight members to the 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open. The Barrientes twins, Chávez i Angel both qualified to represent Team USA in the Junior Division, by winning belts at the tournament. Angel Barrientes was voted most outstanding boxer of the tournament.
The five-day tournament, which took place in Salt Lake City, OUT, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, had the best amateur boxers fighting to see who would triumph and represent Team USA.
I’m very proud of our entire team who all fought hard and had tremendous success in this tournament,” said Pound-4-Pound head coach Richard Barrientes. “Although everyone didn’t come home with a belt, they all gave it their best, and gained a lot of experience. Angel and Chavez were outstanding, winning belts in their divisions. We competed against the best amateur boxers in the USA and held our own. Words can’t describe how happy I am with everyone’s performance.

Attention USA Boxing Alumni

Attention USA Boxing Alumni:
Help support our boxers.

Al novembre 1, 2017, USA Boxing launched the USA Boxing Alumni Association as a way of connecting former and current boxers, coaches and fans with the goal to raise money for current and future boxers.

As a local gym that is the home to many USA Boxing members we are requesting that if you are a USA Boxing Alumni, please join the Alumni Association for the annual donation of $40.00 to support the 31,924 boxejadors.

Not only will you support boxers from grassroots level to World Class competition, you will receive:

· Opportunities to attend national, regional and local events
· December 8: Inaugural Alumni Association Hall-of-Fame Reception in Salt Lake City, OUT
· USA Boxing Alumni Association T- Shirt, Key Chain and E-Wallet
· Subscription to USA Boxing Alumni Association quarterly newsletter
· Opportunity to sponsor a USA Boxing boxers
· Select discounts on USA Boxing merchandise

It takes less than three minutes and you can make a huge impact on the lives of our young boxers just click the link below:

EUA Boxa – Alumni Association

As a recently appointed member of the USA Boxing advisory board, this is a cause close to my heart and I hope you can help spread the word.

Sincerament,

Joe Hand Jr.
Director
Joe Hand Boxing Gym & Computer Lab

Vito Mielnicki, Jr wins United States Junior National Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah

Nutley, Nova Jersey (Desembre 11, 2017)–This past week in Salt Lake City, Utah, Vito Mielnicki, Jr. captured the United States Junior National championship in the 145-pound division.
Mielnicki of Roseland, New Jersey moved up an unprecedented 10 weight classes where he competed at 106-pounds at the 2017 torneig, and defeated the number-two seed, Adam Calixto of Tampa, Florida in the semifinals. In the finals, Mielnicki defeated top seeded Obed Bartee-El of Huntsville, Alabama.
With the title, Mielnicki gained a spot in the 2018 United States Junior National Team, Where he will be heading to train with teammates on February 4th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado to get ready for international competition.

Mielnicki is trained by Ahmad Elliot and Willie Moses, as well as strength and conditioning coach Fred Caruso.
Mielnicki is the son of the GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.

Eight Elite Boxers From Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program Head to 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open

Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program sends 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior Open
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Angel Barrientes 15-yrs (101 lliura),

Jordan Aguilar 18-yrs108 lbs,
John Armstrong 10-yrs (65 lliura),
Chavez Barrientes 15-yrs (106 lliura), Lesley Soto 18-yrs (125 lliura),
Gabriel Soto 13-yrs (85 lliura),
Anthony Torres 13-yrs (80 lliura), Dorian Khan 15-yrs (110 lliura)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Desembre 4, 2017)Eight members from the Pound-4-Pound Gimnàs, Las Vegas’ # 1 amateur boxing program, will compete in the 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open. The five-day tournament will take place in Salt Lake City, OUT, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, more commonly known as the Salt Palace, starting December 5º through December 9º.
Only the best boxers from around the United States will compete to see who is the best amateur boxer in the nation. Tots 15 i 16 year-olds who win this tournament will make the USA Boxing Team. All others will be ranked #1 in their respective weight classes.
This is the big tournament that our team has been waiting to participate in,” said Pound-4-Pound head coach Richard Barrientes. “Only the elite amateur fighters from around the country will be competing. All my kids have worked extremely hard to get here. I’m very proud of this group and everyone knows what it’s going to take to come out on top. Competing in these type of tournaments is what builds self-esteem. Guanyi o perdi, these kids will never forget these moments.

Field set for 2017 USA Boxing Men’s Elite National Championships

Desembre. 5-9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO (Novembre 28, 2017) – Following a year of highly-competitive national events, US amateur boxers are set to compete in the 2017 USA Boxing Elite National Championship, Desembre 5-9, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
With up to six spots in each division already secured, based on the results of the 2016 Elite National Championships, 2017 Elite Western Qualifier and 2017 Elite Eastern Qualifier, the remaining spots have been filled based on the wild-card application process to complete the field of elite boxers.
A total of 88 boxers applied for a wild card qualification with 35 allocations awarded to finalize the Elite National Championships brackets.
With this being the first year of the new elite athlete selection process, we are excited to see the top talent in the country compete to represent Team USA in 2018,” dit Matt Johnson, USA Boxing High Performance Director. “We are looking forward to a high level of competition during these championships, and are confident that the increased competitiveness at the national stage will translate to further improvement of USA’s performance internationally on the road to Tokyo in 2020.
Leading contenders include bantamweight Marc Castro (Fresno, Qualif.), pes welter lleuger Delante “Tigre” Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio), welter Quinton Randall (Katy, TX), pes gall Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohio), pesos pesats Cam F. Awesome (Lenexa, Kansas) i Jared Anderson(Toledo, Ohio), de pes mitjà troy Isley (Alexandria, Virginia), pes welter lleuger Freudis Rojas, Jr. (Las Vegas, Nevada), super heavyweights) Nkosi Solomon (Brooklyn, Nova York) i Richard Torrez (Tulare, TAL COM.
Below is the final list of elite boxers, in order of ranking, who will contend for the title of national champion:
USA BOXING ELITE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD
LIGHT FLYWEIGHTS (108 lliures.)
Nicholas Scaturchio – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Efrain Sanchez – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Xavier Rodriguez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Timothy Jarman – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Jordon Aguilar-Sanchez – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Salaam Gonzalez – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Stephen AcostaWild Card Selection
Jonathan RodriguezWild Card Selection
FLYWEIGHTS (114 lliures.)
Fernando Martinez – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Guillermo Gutierrez – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Michael Angeletti – 2017 Western Qualifier
Saleto Henderson – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
John Atiles – 2017 Western Qualifier
Charles Williams – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Jonas PersaudWild Card Selection
Timothy Longoria- Wild Card Selection
Galls (123 lliures.)
Duke Ragan – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Shon Mondragon – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Dominique Crowder – 2017 Western Qualifier
Marc Castro – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Isaac Martinez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Raymond Ford – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Jesus VasquezWild Card Selection
Daniel BaileyWild Card Selection
Pesos lleugers (132 lliures.)
Aaron Perez – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Bruce Carrington – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Jemiah Richards – 2017 Western Qualifier
Keyshawn Davis – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Tyler Herberger – 2017 Western Qualifier
Kevin Montano – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Joseph MacedoWild Card Selection
James BrowningWild Card Selection
welters LLUM (141 lliures.)
Freudis Rojas – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Charlie Sheehy – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Israel Rodriguez – 2017 Western Qualifier
davant Johnson – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Ismael Gutierrez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Jeremy Hill – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Bryson NucklesWild Card Selection
Cristian RomanWild Card Selection
Welters (152 lliures.)
Quinton Randall – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Brian Ceballo -2016 Campionats Nacionals
Marcus Davidson – 2017 Western Qualifier
Jaquan McElroy – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Anthony Franco – 2017 Western Qualifier
Sean Charleston – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Josniel CastroWild Card Selection
Azeez MuhammadWild Card Selection
MIDDELEWEIGHTS (165 lliures.)
troy Isley – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Javier Martinez – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Austin Williams – 2017 Western Qualifier
Rahim Gonzalez – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Joeshon James – 2017 Western Qualifier
Nikita Ababiy – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Kiante IrvingWild Card Selection
Miguel HernandezWild Card Selection
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (178 lliures.)
Sean Hemphill – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Antwan Jones – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Khlalil Coe – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Jorge Tovar – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Atif Oberlton – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Darius Fulghum – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Miguel TeoWild Card Selection
Abel GonzalezWild Card Selection
PESOS PESANTS (201 lliures.)
Cam Awesome – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Jesus Flores – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Adrian Tillman – 2017 Western Qualifier
Marquise Williams – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Gaspard Pierre – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Deangelo Leachmen – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Jared AndersonWild Card Selection
Així doncs, Edmonds – Wild Card Selection
SUPER HEAVY WEIGHTS (201+ lliura).
Nkosi Solomon – 2016 Campionats Nacionals
Daniel Bean -2016 Campionats Nacionals
Michael Graves – 2017 Western Qualifier
Ramel Clasablanca – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Eric Brigs – 2017 Western Qualifier
Leonid Grachiv – 2017 Eastern Qualifier
Richard TorresWild Card Selection
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Citlalli Ortiz Wins Welterweight Youth World Championship Title

Isamary Aquino Brings Home Bronze Medal

GUWAHATI, Índia (Novembre 26, 2017) — Coachella, California-native Citlalli Ortiz closed out her impressive 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships campaign with a split decision victory over Russia’s Nataliya Sychugova to take her first major international title in Guwahati, Índia.
Today feels like one of the best days of my life,” stated Ortiz following her win. “Després de la baralla, I doubted myself, but I am extremely happy I pulled out the win and it feels amazing being a world champion.
Ortiz gold medal closes out a strong showing from the young American delegation. Team USA’s other medal, a bronze, was won yesterday by Isamary Aquino of Universal City, Texas.
I am extremely proud of my performance at my first international tournament,” said Aquino following her medal ceremony. “It was an honor to be able to represent Team USA and bring home a world championship medal.
The remaining members of the team included: Aidyl Cardenas (Calexico, Qualif.),Diana Estrada (Hillsboro, Oregon), Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Qualif.), Roma Martinez (Humble, Texas), Sharahaya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.) i Amy Salinas(Las Cruces, N.m).
This year’s Youth World Championships brought 160 of the world’s top youth female boxers from 36 different countries all vying for one of the 10 world titles up for grabs. Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and assistant coaches Koroma (Colorado Springs, Colo.) i Jeff Mays (Sant Antoni, Texas) guided Team USA throughout these championships. The boxers and staff of USA Boxing will begin their journey back home to the United States demà.
Team USA Results:
69 kg: Citlalli Ortiz, Coachella, Calif./USA, dec. over Nataliy Sychugova/RUS, 3-2
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Citlalli Ortiz Grabs First Win of Women’s Youth World Championships

Team USA finishes 1-1 on second day; six Americans to enter ring today
GUWAHATI, Índia (Novembre. 21, 2017) — Day two of the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships in Guwahati, India brought two members of Team USA into the ring looking to advance one step closer to a world title.
Welter Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Qualif.) grabbed Team USA’s first win of the championships with a split decision victory over Nadezhda Ryabets of Kazakhstan. She will return to the ring on Dimecres, Novembre. 22 for a quarterfinals match-up against
The second American in today’s field, de pes mitjà Sharahya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.), fell short of taking the judges card over Russian Anastasiia Shamonova.
Demà the remaining six members of Team USA will make their tournament debut, Incloent 2015 Junior World Champion Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Qualif.) The other five boxers will all be making their international debuts.
Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Koroma (Colorado Springs, Colo.) i Jeff Mays (Sant Antoni, Texas) are guiding the American delegation in India. This year’s tournament has brought 160 boxers from 31 different countries looking to take one of the ten World titles up for grabs.
Continue to follow USA Boxing on social media for more coverage of the tournament.
Team USA Results:
69 kg: Citlalli Ortiz, Coachella, Calif./USA dec. over Nadezhda Ryabets/KAZ, 4-1
75 kg: Anastasiia Shamonova/RUS dec. sobre Sharahaya Moreu, Albuquerque, N.M./USA, 5-0
Tomorrow’s Horari
48 kg: Amy Salinas, Las Cruces, N.M./USA vs.Gloria D’almeida/FRA
51 kg: Heaven Garcia, El Monte, Calif./USA vs. Chaewon Kim/KOR
54 kg: Isamary Aquino, Universal City, Texas/USA vs. Kateryna Rohova/UKR
57 kg: Roma Martinez, Humble, Texas/USA vs. Emily Mauermann/GER
60 kg: Diana Estrada, Hillsboro, Oregon/USA vs. Fatia Benmessahel/FRA
64 kg: Aidyl Cardenas, Calexico, Calif./USA vs. Khongorzul Batbold/MGL
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