ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, Col. (ਮਾਰਚ 10, 2023) — The USA Boxing Alumni Association will host two events during the 2022 National Qualifier in Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ, to honor Northeast Ohio Olympians, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਹਾਕੀ, legendary coaches and officials, and others who have helped shape history of amateur Olympic-style boxing in the region.
The weekend celebration will begin with a meet and greet gathering on Saturday, ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 23 at Masthead Brewing Company. This will be open to all USA Boxing Alumni Association members to gather ahead of the weeklong national tournament. ਘਟਨਾ, which will be free entry, will run from 7:30 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਨੂੰ 10:00 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ.
The events will continue on Sunday, ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 24 at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom for the Northeast Ohio Alumni Celebration Banquet. Two-time welterweight champion and Northeast Ohio native “Showtime” Shawn Porter will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the event that is expected to include Ohio greats like Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Raynell Williams, Charles Conwell, Terrell Gausha, Delante ਜਾਨਸਨ, Oshae Jones, ਮਿਕੀ Bey, Kelly Pavlik, and many more.
“I’m excited about Cleveland hosting this major National USA Boxing tournament,” said former IBF and WBC welterweight champion, ਸ਼ਾਹਨ Porter. “We were like a family growing up through the amateur system. I can’t wait to MC this Alumni Association banquet and have fun just like old times.”
The USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be awarding Lifetime Achievement Awards at the event.
ਘਟਨਾ, which will be from 6:30 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. - 9:00 p.m., will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be $65.00 and will include dinner. Limited tickets will be available for purchase here. There will be no tickets sold at the door, so be sure to get them while they last.
“The USA Boxing Alumni Association is extremely excited to honor Northeast Ohio legends to kick off the National Qualifier,” said Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “This weekend will bridge the past with the present. By celebrating the accomplishments of these great champions, ਕੋਚ, and officials, we hope to inspire the next generation of champions on their road to the 2024 Olympics.”
ਵਧੇਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ, ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ ਜੀ alumni@usaboxing.org. USA Boxing Alumni Association Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ, officials, ਕੋਚ, and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ.
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.
To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.orgfor a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain, and e-wallet.
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ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ. (ਮਈ 12, 2021) — The Boxing Task Force (BTF) announced today the 49 quota places, originally to be awarded at the Road to Tokyo Americas Qualifier, that were awarded to boxers to compete in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 this summer. The quota places included six Team USA boxers, which was based off the BTF Rankings.
“These six boxers have been staples within our program and have established themselves amongst the world’s best by their performances during the past quad,” stated USA Boxing High Performance DirectorMatt Johnson. “Now it is time for them to perform at the world’s biggest stage in Tokyo.”
Representing Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, pending United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee approval, ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗਾRashida Ellis (Lynn, ਮਾਸ.) Virginia Fuchs(ਹਾਯਾਉਸ੍ਟਨ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ), Naomi Graham (Fayetteville, N.C.), Delante ਜਾਨਸਨ (Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ), Oshae Jones (ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਓਹੀਓ) ਅਤੇRichard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.). All six boxers will be competing in their first Olympic Games.
2019 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalist Ellis will compete in the women’s lightweight (132 lbs./60 kg) ਵੰਡ. Ellis won bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games to add to her BTF rankings to solidify her position in Tokyo as the second highest ranked America’s boxer and 12thoverall in her weight class. Ellis will be looking to win Team USA’s first women’s lightweight Olympic medal.
“Qualifying for the Olympics has been one of my deepest dreams,” mentioned Ellis. “I never doubt my ability. I have stopped being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right. ਇਸ ਲਈ, I embrace my mistakes and learn from them, as my mistakes have helped me improve and reach the Olympics. I don’t do easy; I make things happen. The hard work and dedication with effort and determination, I can succeed.”
Fuchs will represent Team USA in the flyweight division (112 lbs./51 kg). The 33-year-old will be looking to earn USA Boxing its second medal in the women’s flyweight division since the introduction of the event in London 2012. Fuchs brings an impressive resume to the ring, including a bronze medal at the 2018 Elite Women’s World Championships and silver medal from the 2019 ਪੈਨ ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਗੇਮਸ, which places her as the second highest America’s flyweight boxer and 16thoverall in the BTF rankings.
“I have been waiting for this moment for a very long time. I am so excited I can finally call myself an Olympian,” stated Fuchs. “With all this world has been through and having to postpone the Olympics a whole year, I am proud to say I am one of the participants in what will be known as the most recognized Olympics in history. I am ready to represent my country in the most respected way and bring home the gold!"
2019 Pan American Games Graham is the highest seeded America’s female middleweight (165 lbs./75 kg) boxer in the BTF rankings, where she currently sits eighth overall. Graham earned points from her Pan American Games title, as well as her third-place finish at the 2018 Elite Women’s World Championships and top five finish at the 2019 edition. Graham, who will become USA Boxing’s first active female military member to compete in an Olympic Games, will be in contention to grab Team USA’s third straight Olympic gold medal in the women’s middleweight division.
“It feels unreal that I am going to the Olympics,” Graham stated when talking about earning her place to Tokyo. “I continue to surprise myself by finding my own limits, and then having the courage to blow past them.”
Joneswill step into the ring in one of the two newly added women’s weight classes, Welterweight (152 lbs./69 kg) ਵੰਡ. ਜੋਨਸ, who made history in 2019 with her gold medal performance at the Pan American Games, will look to continue making history by becoming the first Olympic gold medalists in her weight division. The 23-year-old added valuable points to her rankings with her top five placement at the 2019 Elite Women’s World Championships to finish as the top America’s boxer and seventh in the overall BTF rankings for the welterweight division to punch her ticket to the Olympics.
“I may only take up one spot, but my one spot represents so much,” shared Jones. “I’m beyond grateful for the chance to represent women, African Americans, my small city of Toledo, ਪਰ ਸਭ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ, my country.”
The second Ohioan to represent Team USA, ਜਾਨਸਨ, extends the streak of Cleveland-native boxing Olympians to four, following in the footsteps of Charles Conwell (2016), Terrell Gausha (2012) and Raynell Williams (2008). The welterweight (152 lbs./69 kg), who first caught the attention of the boxing world with his gold medal performance at the 2016 Youth World Championships, earned his ranking points through his bronze medal finish at the 2019 Pan American Games and top 16 placement at the 2019 Elite World Championships. Johnson was the third highest seeded America’s boxer and 19thoverall.
“My struggles are my stripes, and I wear them on my back, so that the people around me can see that even when you’re living in a jungle, you can still chase your dreams,” stated Johnson. “I am not only doing this for my city, but for my two coaches, Dante Benjamin Sr. and Clint Martin, whom I lost during my journey to these Games.”
Torrez, the highest ranked super heavyweight (201+ lbs./91+ kg) boxer from the Americas and 11th ਸਮੁੱਚੇ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ, earned his place through his third-place performance at the 2019 Pan American Games and top five standing at that year’s Elite Men’s World Championships. Torrez, a former Youth World Championships bronze medalist, will be the first American boxer to compete in this weight class since 2012.
“Everyone is happy they’re going to the Olympics, it’s everyone’s dream, but I need to be there,” said Torrez. “The fire that was instilled in me before I could even walk, that drives me to be the best, the fire that has been in my family for generations, has overflowed. It has set ablaze all my second options, and it has made ashes of any other possibility besides that of success.”
Team USA will be guided by USA Boxing National Head Coach Billy Walsh during these Olympic Games.
“It is fantastic news for our six boxers who have worked endlessly for the past five years to become an Olympian,” Walsh shared. “We now focus on the next stage of the process, to become an Olympic Champion.”
The boxing competition will begin on Saturday, ਜੁਲਾਈ 24th (JST). Continue to checkusaboxing.organd USA Boxing’s social media platforms to stay updated on more information regarding the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
All team nominations are subject to USOPC approval.
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ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ. (ਜਨਵਰੀ 29, 2020) — USA Boxing announced today the 13 boxers who will represent Team USA at the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Events, ਅਤੇ 13 alternates. A full list can be seen below.
The team was announced following the two-stage qualification process that began in December at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles and concluded at the recent 2020 Strandja Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. The full athlete selection procedure can be seenਇਥੇ.
“First of all, this was a very difficult decision,” stated USA Boxing Head Coachਬਿਲੀ ਵਾਲਸ਼. “Some of these boxers were neck and neck between training camp and the 2020 Standja Tournament.”
“We feel the 13 boxers that earned their place on the Olympic Qualification Team will be the best team to represent Team USA at the upcoming qualifiers, as well as have the best opportunity to qualify a full team to the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo.”
ਸਾਰੇ 13 boxers will have two chances to punch their ticket to Tokyo. The first will take place at the America’s Qualification tournament in Buenos Aires, ਅਰਜਨਟੀਨਾ, ਮਾਰਚ 26 – April 3. Boxers who do not qualify in Argentina will have one final opportunity at the World Qualifier in Paris, France, May 13-24.Click here for more information on how boxers qualify.
The boxers, as well as several training partners, will return to the United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, ਗੋਦ. ਫਰਵਰੀ 'ਤੇ. 5 for their next training camp.
Follow USA Boxing on social media to stay up to date on training and news of the Olympic Qualification Team.
USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team 51 ਕਿਲੋ: Virginia Fuchs, ਹਾਯਾਉਸ੍ਟਨ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ 52 ਕਿਲੋ: Anthony Herrera, ਲਾਸ ਐਨਗਲਜ਼, Calif. 57 ਕਿਲੋ: Andrea Medina, ਸਨ ਡਿਏਗੋ, Calif. 57 ਕਿਲੋ: Bruce Carrington, ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ, N.Y.. 60 ਕਿਲੋ: Rashida Ellis, Lynn, ਮਾਸ. 63 ਕਿਲੋ: Keyshawn Davis, Norfolk, ਹੋਵੇਗਾ. 69 ਕਿਲੋ: Oshae Jones, ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਓਹੀਓ 69 ਕਿਲੋ: Delante ਜਾਨਸਨ, Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ 75 ਕਿਲੋ: Naomi Graham, Fayetteville, N.C. 75 ਕਿਲੋ: Joseph Hicks, Grand Rapids, ਮੈਨੂੰ. 81 ਕਿਲੋ: Rahim Gonzales, ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Nev. 91 ਕਿਲੋ: Darius Fulghum, ਹਾਯਾਉਸ੍ਟਨ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ 91+ ਕਿਲੋ: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calf.
USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team Alternates 51 ਕਿਲੋ: Christina Cruz, ਨਰਕ ਦੀ ਰਸੋਈ, N.Y.. 52 ਕਿਲੋ: Abraham Perez, Albuquerque, N.M. 57 ਕਿਲੋ: Lupe Gutierrez, Sacramento, Calif. 57 ਕਿਲੋ: David Navarro, ਲਾਸ ਐਨਗਲਜ਼, Calif. 60 ਕਿਲੋ: Amelia Moore, ਸਿਕੰਦਰੀਆ, ਹੋਵੇਗਾ. 63 ਕਿਲੋ: Ernesto Mercado, Pomona, Calif. 69 ਕਿਲੋ: Briana Che, Madison, Wisc. 69 ਕਿਲੋ: Freudis Rojas Jr., ਡੱਲਾਸ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ 75 ਕਿਲੋ: Morelle McCane, Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ 75 ਕਿਲੋ: Javier Martinez, ਮਿਲ੍ਵਾਕੀ, Wisc. 81 ਕਿਲੋ: Atif Oberlton, ਫਿਲਡੇਲ੍ਫਿਯਾ, Pa. 91 ਕਿਲੋ: Jamar Talley, Camden, N.J. 91+ ਕਿਲੋ: Antonio Mireles, Des Moines, Iowa
ABOUT USA BOXING:To promote and grow Olympic-style amateur boxing in the United States and to inspire the tireless pursuit of Olympic gold and enable athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence. Additionally, USA Boxing endeavors to teach all participants the character, confidence and focus they need to become resilient and diverse champions, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, one nation, going for gold!
LIMA, ਪੇਰੂ (ਅਗਸਤ 2, 2019) — Oshae Jones (ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਓਹੀਓ) 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, VA.), Virginia Fuchs (ਹਾਯਾਉਸ੍ਟਨ, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ), Naomi Graham (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Colo.) ਅਤੇ ਡਿਊਕ Ragan (Cincinnati, ਓਹੀਓ). Their four medals will be added to Jones’ gold medal and the five bronze medals won earlier this week byRashida Ellis (Lynn, ਮਾਸ.), ਟਰੌਏ Isley (ਸਿਕੰਦਰੀਆ, VA.), Delante ਜਾਨਸਨ (Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ), Yarisel Ramirez (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Nev.) ਅਤੇ Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.).
ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ (ਫਰਵਰੀ. 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, Bulgaria.
2018 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalistNaomi Graham (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, 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 heavyweightRichard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.) 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 starKhalil Coe (ਜਰਸੀ ਸਿਟੀ, N.J.) picked up a silver medal following a walkover win by Russia’s Imam Khataev.
ਟਰੌਏ Isley (ਸਿਕੰਦਰੀਆ, VA.), Delante ਜਾਨਸਨ (Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ) Oshae Jones (ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਓਹੀਓ), Morelle McCane (Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ) ਅਤੇ Yarisel Ramirez (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Nev.) earned bronze for Team USA in yesterday’s semifinal bouts.
Team USA began the tournament with 25 boxers with Head Coach Billy Walsh (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Colo.) leading the American delegation throughout the tournament, along with USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Colo.). Rasheen Ali (Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ), Tim Back (Cincinnati, ਓਹੀਓ), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, ਓਹੀਓ), Joe Guzman (ਫੁਹਾਰਾ, Calif.) and Christine Lopez (Rowlett, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ) 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 byclicking here.
Finals Results
75 ਕਿਲੋ: Naomi Graham, ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, Colo./USA, dec. over Love Holgersson/SWE, 3-2 81 ਕਿਲੋ: Imam Khataev/RUS won by walkover overKhalil Coe, ਜਰਸੀ ਸਿਟੀ, N.J./USA, WO 91+ ਕਿਲੋ: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calif./USA, dec. over Petar Belberov/BUL, 5-0
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Boxing fans packed the Manchester Downtown Hotel Wednesday night to take in a spectacular night of elite amateur boxing. This was the final stop on a three-city tour of Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire. The scheduled fights featured Team USA amateurs facing the best amateur boxers from Ireland. By the final bell, Ireland managed to finish the eight bouts of the evening with a tie score, their best outcome of the tour. Team USA won the first two duals of the tour in Boston and Springfield, ਕ੍ਰਮਵਾਰ, ਦੇ ਸਕੋਰ ਦੇ ਕੇ 8-4 ਅਤੇ 7-3.
ਬੇਨਟੌਨ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਗੇੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਸਵਰਮਿੰਗ ਅਟੈਕ ਦਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ. He worked in and out of range with 1-2 combos and sparing hooks. He used all his angles well, pivoting out of trouble and into effective range with ease. Kelley struggled to land counters until the final moments of the round when he landed his own flurry of 1-2 ਕੰਬੋਜ਼.
Kelley started the second round with much more energy and poise. He landed early and often, winging left hands and opening up a cut on Benton’s lip. Benton slipped some of the more dangerous punches, blocked shots well and landed some crisp, hard shots of his own. His best exchange was a left and right hook to the head that landed near the middle of the round.
Kelley slowed down a bit in the final round, unable to find his ideal range. He landed some hard right hands, a well-placed body shot and unloaded with a late flurry. Benton kept busy early in the round and artfully ducked under a bombing right hook from Kelley. The judges seemed more impressed with Kelley’s composure in the final two rounds as Benton kept getting drawn in to sloppy brawling. Kelley edged out the win by a 2-1 margin.
The light welterweights came next, producing another tight contest. Ireland’s Caoimhin Ferguson fought Team USA’s Charlie Sheehy with a slightly better tactical approach, earning another split decision victory for his squad.
Sheehy took on a more cautious and patient approach in the first round, waiting for the perfect moment to throw and land. His best punches of the round included a hard right hand to the body and a starching jab. Ferguson put in more work in the frame, scoring on multiple hooks to the head and unleashing wild and crazy flurries a few times. One particular left hook crashed hard into Sheehy’s head in the final moments of the round.
Ferguson landed some decent shots in the second round, but Sheehy was much more composed. He worked around the wild-swinging, hard-charging assault by keeping his distance and scoring from outside with some crisp rights to the chin. The fighters exchanged some hooks to the body and wound up in a clinch before the end of the round.
Sheehy struggled to string punches together in the final round. Though he had a nice straight right hand working for him, Ferguson was able to penetrate his defense. Ferguson landed a thumping left hook early and went on to land a few more bombs before losing his mouthpiece in one exchange. Likely knowing he needed to finish strong to get the judges on his side, Ferguson rushed in with a final torrent of hooks in the final seconds. He earned a 2-1 decision win for his tenacity.
Welterweights Kieron Molloy (Ireland) and Freudis Rojas, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. (ਅਮਰੀਕਾ) squared off in another bout. Both fighters are previous World Championship Bronze Medalists with Molloy also claiming nine Irish National titles and Rojas winning the US nationals 10 times so far. It was another close shave win for Team Ireland.
Rojas was clearly the more active fighter in the first round. He used a consistent jab and increased his work rate through the frame. He ket busy on offense right up until the bell. Molloy began the round winging shots and trying to figure out his range. He unleashed a bit late in some of the more fierce exchanges, couldn’t figure out how to get his combinations going, and had a tough time catching up with the faster Rojas. Molloy did land some excellent straight lefts, ਪਰ.
The next round went much better for the Irish southpaw. He started with an uptick in his punch output, though he still struggled to land combos. At one point in the round, Molloy connected with a huge straight left, followed up by a nice power jab, slowing down his opponent. Rojas kept coming forward but couldn’t capitalize on scoring opportunities in the round. A late flurry of punches from Rojas wasn’t enough for him to steal the round.
Rojas landed some excellent shots in the final round, going downstairs to the body frequently. He also caught Molloy against the ropes, blasting him with straight punches. Molloy fought the smarter round, ਪਰ, picking the best times to throw and often catching Rojas with his hands down. His best exchange of the round featured a huge 1-2 connecting to the head and a wild left hook to the head. A final swarm of punches from the Irish fighter closed the show and earned him a 2-1 split decision win.
Team USA’s Nikita Ababiy scored a hard-fought win in a wild affair before the main event with Team Ireland’s Gerard French. The first round saw Ababiy jabbing well. The American came into the fight with a very non-traditional boxing stance with one hand low, but his posture seemed to be effective in luring his opponent into punching range. Ababiy landed some booming hooks and a nice left uppercut that backed up French. ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ, French concentrated on trying to land counters. He had a lower work rate but also didn’t take too much punishment.
French spent the second round trying to exchange in close quarters. He landed more shots later in the round, including some heated right hooks in the final moments. Ababiy connected with some thumping shots in the round and showcased some nice defense as well. He mixed up his shots to the body and head, throwing and covering up to wait for the next opening. Ababiy landed a nice left hook to the head followed up with a picture perfect right uppercut in the final minute. He ended the round well on his way to his first win.
The final round saw Ababiy slow down a bit, but he was still effective enough to carry the frame. French managed some crisp left hooks to the head, but he couldn’t figure out the different style his opponent brought to the ring. The American cruised to the unanimous decision win.
The night also began with the only stoppage on the card thanks to a wild brawl between local 132-pound Manchester, NH novices Michael Correa and Abhisek Thapa. Correa took off across the ring upon hearing the opening bell and unleashed one wild flurry after another. Thapa didn’t let the tornado swallow him up, ਪਰ. He ust covered up and waited for his opportunities. It only took a couple minutes for Correa to start tiring out from the relentless attack. Thapa then waded in to land some of the most impressive shots of the night, forcing the referee to stop the fight for three standing eight counts before the end finally came with a whirlwind of power punches from Thapa.
There was also a guest appearance made by the boxer Floyd Mayweather, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. still calls his toughest opponent ever, Emanuel Augustus (3-34-6, 20 ਕੋਸ). Augustus participated in a reunion the previous night with “ਆਇਰਿਸ਼” Micky ਵਾਰਡ (38-13, 27 ਕੋਸ), celebrating one of the best fights in the history of the sport, which took place on July 13, 2001. Augustus stuck around for the fights and even came into the ring to showcase that he still has the same punching prowess that made him one of the most entertaining fighters of his era.
“We learned from this tour that we’re right up there with the best teams in the world,” Team USA head coach Billy Walsh said. “Team Ireland is a very good, young team. We’re going to have a good team to send to Tokyo (2020 ਓਲੰਪਿਕ). I’m proud of my team. They all worked very hard. We didn’t have some of our best boxers because some were competing in an International tournament We do have a good crop of 18-19-20 year-olds who will make up our 2020 Olympic team.”
Team Ireland also brought their own production crew to film all the action for those who couldn’t be there:
MANCHESTER, N.H. (ਮਾਰਚ 22, 2018) – Last night’s third and final stop on USA Boxing’s 2018 ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour ended in a 4-4 draw at Downtown Manchester Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Team USA won the team tour title, 2-0-1.
Team USA had won the first two duals of the tour in Boston and Springfield, ਕ੍ਰਮਵਾਰ, ਦੇ ਸਕੋਰ ਦੇ ਕੇ 8-4 ਅਤੇ 7-3.
“We learned from this tour that we’re right up there with the best teams in the world,” Team USA head coachਬਿਲੀ ਵਾਲਸ਼ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ. “Team Ireland is a very good, young team. We’re going to have a good team to send to Tokyo (2020 ਓਲੰਪਿਕ). I’m proud of my team. They all worked very hard. We didn’t have some of our best boxers because some were competing in an International tournament We do have a good crop of 18-19-20 year-olds who will make up our 2020 Olympic team.”
Team Ireland led last night’s team scoring, 4-3, going into the final match of the night, a super heavyweight rematch. The 2016 Youth World Championships bronze medalistਰਿਚਰਡ Torrezonce again defeated there-time Irish National ChampionDean Gardiner,
Third time was the charm for Brooklyn middleweightNikita Ababiy, who broke into the win column with a 3-0 unanimous decision overGerard French, keeping the Americans hope alive to deadlock the final score with one match to go.
In a battle between southpaw welterweights, nine-time Irish National Champion and World Championships bronze medalist, Kieron Molloytook a 2-1 split decision overFreudis Rojas, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ., a 10-time national champion and World Championships bronze medalist.
Irish light welterweightCaoimhin Ferguson ਜਿੱਤਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 2-1 split decision victory over California light welterweightCharlie Sheeyto give Team Ireland a 3-2 advantage.
Eight-time Irish National champion and European Championships bronze medalistWayne Kelley ਜਿੱਤਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 2-1 split decision versus Cincinnati light welterweightAdrian Benton, the 13-time national champion making his International match debut.
In his International debut, two-time USA Boxing championJames Browningਜਿੱਤਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 2-1 decision over Irish lightweightFrancis Cleary, a nine-time Irish National champion and European Championships silver medalist, in a very entertaining lightweight match.
ਨਾਂ ਕਰੋ. 2-rated American middleweightLeah Cooperdropped her opponent, eight-time National Irish National champion and European Championships bronze medalistAdolfe Burke, en route to a 3-0 ਸਰਬਸੰਮਤੀ ਦਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ.
World Championship silver medalistKellie Harringtondefeated lightweightStacia Suttlesfor the second time on the tour by the identical score, 3-0, giving Team Ireland its first lead of the tour, albeit temporary, in last night’s tour opener.
In a Special Manchester Lightweight novice class match, Michael Correa (Manchester PAL) ਨੂੰ ਹਰਾ Abhisek Thapa (Title Boxing) when the referee stopped the contest in the opening round.
Emanuel Augustus joins special guests Micky Ward & Steve Smoger to complete memorable fight
ਮਾਰਚ 21 ਮੈਨਚੇਸ੍ਟਰ ਵਿੱਚ, NH
ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ. (ਮਾਰਚ 19, 2018) – Retired pro boxerEmanuel Augustushas confirmed his attendance this week at a USA Boxing-hosted reunion of the 2001 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਲੜਾਈ, associated with the final stop on the 2018 ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour festivities in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and it is still considered one of the greatest matches ever broadcast on ESPN. “ਆਇਰਿਸ਼” Micky ਵਾਰਡwon an incredibly entertaining, back-and-forth junior welterweight match-up with “boxing cult” heroEmanuel Augustus, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision that was much closer than the judges’ scoring indicated (98-90, 96-91, 96-94).
“Ward versus Augustus was truly the event of the year in boxing and we’re so happy it was held right here in New Hampshire,” said Stephen, who has been in his position as chairman since 1974, “Micky was losing the fight until the later rounds. As the chairperson of he commission, I checked the judges’ scorecards after six or seven rounds and Micky was losing. ਫਿਰ, Micky caught Augustus, dropped and really hurt him. He went on to win a great fight.”
The high-profile win positioned Ward for what turned out to be his epic Gatti trilogy, while Augustus went on to become one of the most dangerous, upset-minded opponents in boxing. ਵਾਰਡ, Augustus and the third man in the ring that night, Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, will host as USA Alumni Association event Tuesday, ਸਾਗਰ. 20 at The Shaskeen Pub & Restaurant (909 Elm St. ਮੈਨਚੇਸ੍ਟਰ ਵਿੱਚ), 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ.
The trio will also be joined by two others closely associated with the 2001 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਲੜਾਈ, Chairman of the New Hampshire Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Bobby Stephen, as well as International matchmaker, Eric Bottjer, who made the Ward-Augustus fight in 2001.
All five will also attend the USA Boxing Alumni Association event as well as the following night’s (ਸਾਗਰ. 21) ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour finale at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.
SPECIAL MANCHESTER AMATEUR BOXING MATCH ADDED
A special lightweight novice WILL open the competition, showcasing two Manchester amateur boxers, Abhisek Thapa (Title Boxing Club) ਅਤੇ Michael Correa (Manchester PAL).
Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. EST, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club.
ਟਿਕਟ 'ਤੇ ਮੁਨਾਸਬ ਚੋਣ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ $20.00 ਜਨਰਲ ਦਾਖਲੇ ਲਈ, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency’s website, www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event.
“We’re so happy to have the USA-Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour here in Manchester,” Stephen added. “The talent on both squads is extraordinary. We’re honored to have these two teams here for this big event. It’s a credit to USA Boxing and (special events director) Al Valenti, who has done so much over the years for boxing in New Hampshire. Boxing was very popular here many years ago. People turned out in droves to attend the Golden Gloves. There’s a boxing resurgence and that’s so important to teach young people discipline, respect and conditioning that’s so needed today. These amateurs do their best for the love of boxing; they aren’t in it for money like professionals.
“Micky is honorable, a real nice person. It means a lot for local fans and boxers to meet him. We were fortunate to have him fight in New Hampshire on serval occasions and nobody who watched his fight Augustus or his trilogy withਆਰਟੂਰੋ Gattiwill never forget.”.
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ਬੋਸਟਨ (ਮਾਰਚ 13, 2018) – Team USA defeated Team Ireland, 8-4 , last night (ਸੋਮਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ) on the first stop of the three-city 2018 ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland ਪੂਰਬ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਟੂਰ, at Club Royale Entertainment Center in Boston’s historic theater district.
Two of the best amateur boxing squads in the country, featuring numerous 2020 Olympic hopefuls, had a major showdown to the delight of the mixed crowed of supporters of both programs.
“It was a fantastic night of boxing,” said Team USA head coachਬਿਲੀ ਵਾਲਸ਼, who used to guide Team Ireland’s boxing program. “The real winners were the boxing fans, American and Irish, supporting these two young teams. I was really happy with our performance as well as theirs.”
The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour continuesਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਵੀਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ (ਸਾਗਰ. 15 'ਤੇ) the MassMutual Center in Springfield, ਮਾਸ., and concludesਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, ਸਾਗਰ. 21at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in New Hampshire.
All the duals will begin at7:00 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. EST ਅਤੇ ਟਿਕਟ ਆਉਣ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਵਿਚ ਖਰੀਦ ਲਈ ਉਪਲੱਬਧ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ. ਹਰ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਤੱਕ ਦਾ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ 12 ਅੰਤ, which will all be live streamed, ਮੁਫਤ ਵਿਚ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਵੈਬਸਾਈਟ 'ਤੇ (www.usaboxing.org).
Honorary captainsਆਇਰਿਸ਼” Micky ਵਾਰਡ ਅਤੇ ਕੇਵਿਨ “The Clones Colossus” McBride, ਕ੍ਰਮਵਾਰ, led Team USA and Team Ireland into the ring.
A USA Alumni Association gathering was held prior to the show.
In the final bout of the night, American super heavyweightਰਿਚਰਡ Torrez, The 2016 ਯੂਥ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੇਤੂ ਬ੍ਰੋਨਜ਼ ਮੈਡਲ ਜੇਤੂ ਅਤੇ 2017 USA Boxing Elite National champion, closed the show in style against four-time Irish National ChampionDean Gardiner, 3-0.
Bombs away was the theme in the heavyweight match as IrishmanKiril Afganasevpowered his way pastAdrian Tillman, 2-1.
Lanky American light heavyweightKhalil Coedecisioned six-time Irish National championCaoimhin Hynes.
Three-time European championMichael Nevinedged 2016 Youth World Championship team memberNikita Ababiy, 2-1, in a back-and-forth middleweight contest.
One of America’s brightest prospects, 2017 Elite World Championship bronze medalistਟਰੌਏ Isley, showed everything in his arsenal against eight-time Irish National championBrett McGinty, emerging with an impressive unanimous decision in a toe-to-toe middleweight clash.
Eight-time Irish National championKierion Molloywon a split decision over American welterweightQuinton Randall, ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 2017 Elite World Championship team member.
In a special match-up between two Internationally decorated light welterweights,2016 ਯੂਥ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਜੇਤੂ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ 2017 Elite Continental ਟਰਾਫੀ ਸਿਲਵਰ ਮੈਡਲ ਜੇਤੂ, Delante “Tiger” ਜਾਨਸਨ, took a split decision from eight-time Irish National championWayne Kelly.
Keyshawn Davispounded Irish light welterweightGeorge Batesen route to a dominating unanimous decision victory, in which the American showcased his numerous skills.
American lightweightਮਾਰਕ Castro, who moved up one weight class, turned in an auspicious “Elite” class debut, ਹਰਾ Francis Clearyby way of a unanimous decision. The highly-regarded Castro was a two-time World champion as a junior and youth boxer.
Aggressive American welterweightOshae Joneswon a hard-fought split decision versusGrainne Batesin an action-packed match from start to finish. Jones was a 2017 Elite Women’s Continental Championships silver medalist.
World Championships silver medalist lightweightKellie Harringtonwon a unanimous decision over American lightweightStacia Suttlesin a very competitive match.
Four-time 2017 international gold medalistVirginia Fuchsopened the night with a victory over Irish flyweightLauren Hogan, when the referee stopped the contest in the second round.
Complete individual & team results:
BOSTON RESULTS
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS
ਰਿਚਰਡ Torrez, Tulare, ਕੈਲੀਫ਼ੋਰਨੀਆ ਦੇ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (3-0)
Dean Gardiner, Tipperary, Ireland
ਖੇਡੇਗੀ
Kiril Afanasev, ਡਬ੍ਲਿਨ, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Adrian Tillman, ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, ਕਾਲਰਾਡੋ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਨਾਲ ਖੇਡੇਗੀ
Khalil Coe, Jersey, ਸ਼ਹਿਰ, ਨਿਊ ਜਰਸੀ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (3-0)
Caoimhin Hynes, Belfast, Ireland
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Michael Nevin, Laois, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Nikita Ababiy, ਬਰੁਕਲਿਨ, ਨ੍ਯੂ ਯੋਕ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
ਟਰੌਏ Isley, ਸਿਕੰਦਰੀਆ, Virginia, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (3-0)
Brett McGinty, Derry, Ireland
WELTERWEIGHTS
Kieron Molloy, Galway, Ireland
WDEC (2-1)
Quinton Randall, Katy, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Tiger Johnson, Cleveland, ਓਹੀਓ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (2-1)
Wayne Kelly, Laois, Ireland
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Keshawn Davis, Norfolk, Virginia, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (3-0)
George Bates, ਡਬ੍ਲਿਨ, Ireland
ਮਾਰਕ Castro, ਫ੍ਰੇਜ਼੍ਨੋ, ਕੈਲੀਫ਼ੋਰਨੀਆ ਦੇ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (3-0)
Francs Cleary, Mayo, Ireland
WOMEN WELTERWEIGHTS
Oshae Jones, ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਓਹੀਓ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WDEC (2-1)
Grainne Bates, ਡਬ੍ਲਿਨ, Ireland
WOMEN LIGHTWEIGHTS
Kellie Harrington, ਡਬ੍ਲਿਨ, Ireland
WDEC (3-0)
Stacia Suttles, Bronx, ਨ੍ਯੂ ਯੋਕ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
WOMEN FLYWEIGHTS
Ginny Fuchs, Kemah, ਟੈਕਸਾਸ, ਅਮਰੀਕਾ
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Lauren Hogan, Offaly, Ireland
ਅਮਰੀਕਾ: 8 IRELAND: 4
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ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, ਗੋਦ. (ਮਾਰਚ 12, 2018) – USA Boxing is hosting a special reunion, featuring two key members of the 2001 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਲੜਾਈ, to be part of the final stop on the 2018 ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland ਪੂਰਬ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਟੂਰ, ਮਾਰਚ 21at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at7 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. EST, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club.
ਟਿਕਟ 'ਤੇ ਮੁਨਾਸਬ ਚੋਣ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ $20.00 ਜਨਰਲ ਦਾਖਲੇ ਲਈ, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency’s website,www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event.
The 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and it is still considered one of the greatest matches ever broadcast on ESPN. “ਆਇਰਿਸ਼” Micky ਵਾਰਡwon an incredibly entertaining, back-and-forth junior welterweight match-up with “boxing cult” heroEmanuel Augustus, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision that was much closer than the judges’ scoring indicated (98-90, 96-91, 96-94).
The high-profile win positioned Ward for what turned out to be his epic Gatti trilogy, while Augustus went on to become one of the most dangerous, upset-minded opponents in boxing. Ward and the third man in the ring that night, Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, will host a USA Alumni Association eventਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, ਸਾਗਰ. 20at The Shaskeen Pub & Restaurant (909 Elm St. ਮੈਨਚੇਸ੍ਟਰ ਵਿੱਚ), 'ਤੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ 6 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. ਅਤੇ, and attend the following night’s (ਸਾਗਰ. 21) ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਬਨਾਮ. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour finale in Manchester.
“I’m honored to be invited by USA Boxing to represent all professional officials who spent so much valuable time in the amateurs on their way to their positions in the pros,” Smoger said. “I’m looking forward to being part of everything planned.
“Anytime I spend time with Micky is enjoyable, ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ, and we’ve truly formed a bond. I worked six or seven of his fights, including his first in Atlantic City, around the time we were both breaking in. We spend time together every year at the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductions. He’s such a pleasure to be around. He treats people very well. His history in the ring and personality make him a big fan favorite. He’s the same guy he’s always been but he still has the heart of a warrior.”
Bernard Dunne celebrating world title anniversary
Irish Team Performance Directorਬਰਨਾਰਡ Dunnewill celebrate the ninth anniversary of his WBA super bantamweight title-winning performance, ਸਾਗਰ. 21, 2009, the same date as the USA-Ireland Northeaster Boxing Tour stop in Manchester.
Dunne (28-2, 15 ਕੋਸ), fighting out of Dublin, fought professionally between 2001-2009. ਉਸ ਨੇ ਸੀ 119-11 ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ੁਕੀਨ ਦੇ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ, ਸਮੇਤ 13 Irish titles.
ਵਿੱਚ 2009, ਉਹ ਬੰਦ Ricardo Cordoba ਵਿੱਚ 11thround at O2 Arena in Dublin, ਸੰਸਾਰ ਜੇਤੂ ਬਣਨ ਦਾ.
USA stars out in Manchester
USA Boxing will be looking to conclude the tour on a high note with expected boxers on the show such as 2017 four-time international gold medalistGinny Fuchs (Kemah, TX), 2017 Elite Women’s Continental Championships bronze medalistOshae Jones (ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, OH), 2017 World Championships silver medalistਡਿਊਕ Ragan (Cincinnati, OH), 2017 World Championships bronze medalistFreudis Rojas (ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV), 2016 USA Nationals heavyweight championJared Anderson (ਟਾਲੀਡੋ, OH), ਅਤੇ 2016 Youth World Championship bronze medalistਰਿਚਰਡ Torrez (Tulare, ਜਿਵੇ ਕੀ). ਸਾਰੇ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਦੇ ਅਧੀਨ ਹਨ.
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