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Split-T Management signs Heavyweight Prospect Antonio Mireles; 2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion

2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion


NEW YORK (Juli 21 2021) – Split-T Management is pleased to announce the signing of its biggest athlete in 6’9Iowa-native Antonio Mireles.

Mireles, 24 years-old of Des Moines, Iowa is affectionately known asThe Lincoln Giantbecause of his tremendous stature and status as a graduate of Lincoln High School in Des Moines.

I am very excited to sign with Split-T Management. They had their eye on me as an amateur. They saw me in a few tournaments and they were impressed. The goal was the Olympics and now I am ready to turn professional,” said Mireles.


I am a boxer, I like to keep my opponents at bay and use my range. I am out in Oxnard training with Robert Garcia and hopefully will make my debut in September.

I am as excited about signing Antonio as anyone I’ve ever signed,” said David McWater of Split-T Management. “I think he has the ability to be heavyweight champion of the world some day and the opportunity to be a tremendous star.

Mireles, of Mexican-American descent, initially began boxing at the Des Moines PAL at the age of 12 and started competing at 15. He was guided for his entire amateur career by a pair of two strong coaches in John Saunders and Elly Nunez.

In his relatively brief, but extremely successful run in the amateurs, Mireles compiled a record of 28-4 med 10 knockouts – culminating in winning the 2020 USA Olympic Trials in the Super Heavyweight division. He was also a 2019 National Golden Gloves Champion, en 2019 Eastern Elite Amateur Champion and a five-time Iowa Golden Gloves Champion.

Mireles has already impressed new coach Robert Garcia in his transition to the pro ranks, with Garcia noting his new fighters dedication, boxing skills, och “great poweras reasons for a successful future together.

USA BOXING ANNOUNCES INVOLVEMENT IN GIVING GAMES: A COLLABORATIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORT

Following the Tokyo Games postponement, Giving Games encourages Americans to unite as one to support the athletes that bear our flag

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (Juli 22, 2020) – USA Boxing announced today they are one of over 25 different National Governing Bodies (NGBs) taking part in in the launch of Giving Games: an effort to support and sustain U.S. sports federations and their members.

Giving Games will launch on July 24, on what would have been the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo. With the postponement of the Games, many U.S. sports and their athletes are facing extraordinary financial hardship and decision making, especially with the cancellation of most, or all, of their domestic competitions. Unlike most countries that receive government support, US. athletes rely heavily on the support of the community. Adding to the physical and emotional toll that a delay in competition places on their shoulders, their revenue streams, and hope for success in 2021 and the future are now under threat.

“While I have to wait another year to achieve my Olympic dreams, Giving Games is a great opportunity to inspire America to support USA Boxing and all United States athletes,” said USA Boxing Heavyweight Olympic Qualification Team Member and Giving Games AmbassadorDarius Fulghum. “Donations will not only help myself and my 2021 teammates but will help the next generation of Olympic Champions.”

“This year has been extremely difficult for all, and our hope is to not only help support our 2021 Olympier, but help raise funds for our 1,700+ gyms that have been impacted by COVID-19 and impact the lives of so many youth that are our future Olympians,” statedMike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director.

All funds raised will either be a direct donation to a specific sport of the donor’s choice or general support for all sports which will be equally divided among the participating NGBs. Fans and supporters can contribute to Giving Games in the following ways:

  • Take the Giving Games quiz to find the sport that best matches you and donate,
  • Enter to win one of 10 amazing sweepstakes packages from Omaze,
  • Help set the world record for most donations made in 24 timmar, eller
  • Compete in the Medal of Giving by donating directly to a sport. At the conclusion of Giving Games, each sport will award a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal to the top three donors.

     

    Donations to USA Boxing can be giving online byklicka här.

     

    Giving Games will actively raise funds for athletes and their sports organizations during the original window of the Tokyo 2020 Games: Juli 24 – Augusti 9. In addition to participating in the activations listed above, fans and supporters can also text ‘GIVINGGAMES’ to 243725 or make a donation online. Details can be found atgivinggames2020.com

     

    Though recognized and supported by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the National Governing Bodies are separate organizations. The Giving Games initiative is not associated with or endorsed by the USOPC or the USOPF, and funds raised through the Giving Games initiative are used to directly aid the National Governing Bodies and the athletes they support.

Att kämpa mot karantänaktivitet, Salita-kampanjer tillkännager den nya YouTube-serien "Train Like a Boxer"

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Salita kampanjer, boxings ledande marknadsföringsföretag, meddelade idag lanseringen av sin nya YouTube-serie “Träna som en boxare,” med företagets grundare Dmitriy Salita och olympisk guldmedaljist och flera viktvärldsmästare Claressa Shields, liksom andra främsta krigare under Salita-bannern inklusive Otto Wallin, Shohjahon Ergashev och Kolbeinn Kristinsson.

Börjar med en ny webbadress denna onsdag, April 1, 2020, på Salita Promotions och Claressa Shields YouTube-kanaler, “Träna som en boxare” kommer att försöka motivera människor att förbli aktiva under karantän genom att tillhandahålla fitnessrådgivning och rutiner med boxning som är perfekt anpassade för personer med minimal utrustning och begränsat utrymme att träna.

Innan du blev boxas senaste reklamkraftverk med en imponerande stall av världsmästare, topp utmanare och flammande nya framtidsutsikter, Dmitriy Salita tillbringade flera år på att träna i några av de mest erkända gymmen i sportens historia som New York State Golden Gloves mästare och professionell toppkonkurrent.

”Under denna världsomspännande Corona-kris, den här serien hjälper boxningsfans med deras fysiska och mentala tillstånd genom att engagera sig med våra kämpar i dessa roliga och hälsosamma aktiviteter,”Sa Word. "Boxerens träning är perfekt för dessa tuffa tider eftersom det görs isolerat i träningslägret. Våra kämpar vill ge tillbaka och få kontakt med fans över hela världen under denna period av "isoleringsutbildningsläger" och snart kommer vi alla att njuta av den stora segern att övervinna Covid 19. ”

Tredivision och nuvarande WBC och WBO Super Welterweight världsmästare Shields, som såg hennes bud att bli den första boxaren i fyrbälte-eran som krönades till en obestridd världsmästare i två viktdivisioner mot den oslagna IBF Super Welterweight-mästaren Marie-Eve Dicaire som officiellt skjutits upp förra veckan, säger att hon hoppas att dessa videor hjälper alla att hålla sig fysiskt och mentalt i form under dessa försök.

”Med allt som världen går igenom just nu, Jag vill hjälpa människor på något sätt jag kan må bättre när de stannar hemma tills den här pandemin är över,”Sa Shields. ”Dessa videor - till och med 20 till 40 minuter om dagen - kan hjälpa. Låt oss stanna starka tillsammans!"

Kolla Salita kampanjer och Claressa Shields YouTube-kanaler ofta för nya avsnitt!

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From East LA to Team USA Flyweight boxer Anthony Herrera is living the dream

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Februari 20, 2020) – From the mean streets of East Los Angeles to a berth on Team USA is a remarkable achievement for 19-year-old flyweightAnthony Herrera, who recently was selected to be a member of the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Team.

“Since I was very young,” Herrera spoke about growing up in East LA, “my parents always kept me in sports. Being so occupied with sports was actually a distraction from what was going on around the city. So, I never had time to get into trouble and my parents kept me away from a bad lifestyle. Once I started boxing, I took it seriously, staying focused and setting goals. I was a little older at that time and whether or not I wanted to partake in boxing or wanted to make a career out of it was all up to me, and I always had my parents full support. Boxing has been a big part of my life. I’m always looking forward to the next workout or anything boxing related. It’s part of my image at this point.”

För nu, fast, Herrera is preparing with his teammates at the United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Herrera will qualify to represent his country at the Olympics by finishing among the top five in Buenos Aires, or first six placers at the World Qualifier, Maj 13-14, i Paris, France.

“I thrive under pressure,” Herrera said. “I don’t let pressure get to me mentally so much that it negatively impacts my performance. It makes me perform better when I’m in the ring. I’ve been under pressure my whole boxing career. Not only has it made me a better fighter in certain situations that are intimidating, but also a stronger person overall. Going to Argentina is no different, the nerves are still there, but so is my determination to get to Tokyo.”

EN 2018 National PAL and 2019 Western Elite Qualifier champion, Herrera recently finished second at the 2020 US. Olympic Team Trials and third at the 2020 Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria.

“The amateur boxing accomplishment I’m most proud of is making the United States Qualification Team as a flyweight,” he noted. “It was tough to make it here and knowing that I overcame the obstacles I faced on this long journey to where I’m at now makes me very happy. I can truly say I earned it.

“My first International boxing match (Strandja) was a little different from what I’m used to. The equipment we used and fighting without headgear created more risk when fighting, but I had fun in my first international fight. I already have the feel for that environment and am more comfortable now.

“I really enjoy training in Colorado Springs with my teammates, because it’s a great experience that only the best athletes get. I love training at home as well, but there are less distractions in Colorado Springs. I get to focus 100-percent on my craft and get to travel more.”

Herrera, who describes his style as a “swarmer”, applying pressure and breaking down his opponent, is living the dream.

“Fighting in the Olympics was always big for me, but getting a gold medal is my dream,” he added. “I’ve always wanted it because no one can ever take that away from me, and the story and work that is put behind a gold medal is priceless. In my opinion it is harder than winning a world title in professional boxing. Being this close to the Olympics, I’m proud of myself but not satisfied. I know that I still have work to do and I’m taking one step at a time. The next step for me is to qualify for the Olympics at the Olympic Qualifier.”

Herrera attributes some of his success to learning from former and contemporary boxers, implementing any techniques that they use into his style, Inklusive, for example, the footwork and head movement ofJulio César Chávez Sr., ochMike Tyson’s set-ups from the body to head.

Tokyo is a long way from East LA for Anthony Herrera.

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OM 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!

Men’s Field for 2020 US. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Set

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (November 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 US. Olympiska lagförsök för boxning i sjön Charles, Louisiana, December 9-16.

En summa av 479 boxers competed in the four qualifying tournaments with hopes of advancing to Lake Charles. The top two boxers in each weight division will advance to the next stage of the selection procedures this January in Colorado Springs and compete for a chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Here is a closer look at the boxers stepping into the ring in the eight men’s weight divisions.

Flyweight/114 lbs./52 kg

The flyweight division will feature multiple exciting matchups, as all eight boxers will be looking to represent Team USA next year and follow in 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Nico Hernandez’ footsteps. 2019 World Championships team member and 2018 Elite National ChampionMichael Angeletti (Vår, Texas) has hopes of using his great deal of international experience he gained this year to lead the pack, while two-time flyweight national champion (’16 and ’17Fernando Martinez (Phoenix, Ariz.) will want to return to the top of the podium. 2018 Elite National Championships runner-upAbraham Perez (Albuquerque, N.M) has hopes of redemption to take the title. YoungsterRay Ray Robinson(Cincinnati, Ohio) punched his ticket to Lake Charles by winning the Eastern Elite Qualifier in his home state and his elite debut, ochJose Nieves (Avenel, N.J.) grabbed the title at the Last Chance Qualifier in Oxnard over an impressive field.Roscoe Hill is the second boxer from Spring, Texas to qualify in this division following his silver medal-effort at the Western Elite Qualifier in Reno. Los Angeles duoAnthony Herrera ochAnthony Olascuaga round out the field. Herrera was victorious in Reno and Olascuaga finished second in Oxnard.

Bantamweight/125 lbs./57 kg

After falling short on his Olympic-qualification run in 2016,Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohio) has been one of Team USA’s most successful boxers leading into the tournament, vinna flera internationella medaljer inklusive ett silver på 2017 Elite World Championships and 2019 Pan American Games. Emellertid, a mix of youth and veterans will make this division one to watch.David Navarro (Los Angeles, Calif.) finished third at the 2018 Elite SM, but punched his ticket following Raymond Ford’s move to the professional ranks.Japhethlee Llamido(Norwalk, Calif.) ochRashiem Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa.) had impressive runs at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to earn the championship at those events, medanJonathan Mansour (Tabell, Calif.) defeated an impressive field in Oxnard, Calif. to head to Lake Charles with momentum on his side.Bruce Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.), a competitor in the 2016 US. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, ochKevin Montano(Concord, Calif.), have a great deal of experience on the national and international stage to make things interesting, medanXavian Ramirez (Läsning, Pa.) qualified for the trials after just recently moving up to the elite division.

Lightweight/138 lbs./63 kg

Arguably the deepest male division at the trials, the competition for the top two spots will be one of the toughest and most exciting of the week. 2019 Pan American Games and World Championships silver medalistKeyshawn Davis(Norfolk, Va.) has dominated on the national stage the previous two years, and will hope to continue his run, but will have stiff competition from the other seven boxers in this bracket. 2018 USA Boxing Elite National Championships silver medalistsDalis Egenskaper(Waianae, Hawaii) will be looking for redemption after his close bout in the finals last year against Davis. 2015 Junior World Championships silver medalistsHarley Mederos (New York, N.Y.) hopes to repeat his impressive performance from the 2019 Östra Elite Qualifier, medan 2019 Western Elite Qualifier ChampionCharlie Sheehy (Brisbane, Calif.) looks to return to the USA Boxing High Performance squad after being a member in 2018. 2019 Last Chance Qualifier ChampionErnesto Mercado (Pomona, Calif.) made the transition to the elite division easily after dominating throughout this year on the youth stage, including an international gold medal in March.Israel Rodriguez (Ödmjuka, Texas) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 östra Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, ochMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, Kan.) has the goods to reach the finals. Another boxer making the transition to elite this yearDaniel Garcia(Westminster, Colo.), secured the final spot after a strong performance in Oxnard, including a close matchup against Mercado in the finals.

Weltervikt / 69 kg / 69 kg

2017 VM bronsmedaljörFreudis Rojas Jr.. (Las Vegas, Nev.)  och 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistdelante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) headline a strong welterweight division.Marques Valle (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) surprised many at last year’s Elite National Championships, defeating some of Team USA’s top competitors, to secure his spot.Kelvin Davis(Norfolk, Va.), the older brother of Keyshawn Davis, will be looking to pick up where he left off in Ohio, medanVictor Aranda (Steg, Texas) enters as the Western Elite Qualifier Champion. Lavars Carter (Cincinnati, Ohio) earned the final spot, and could see a potential third matchup against Johnson, as they met in Salt Lake last year and the finals of the Last Chance Qualifier, with Carter winning in Salt Lake and Johnson in Oxnard.Wayne Bourdreaux (Marrero, Den.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, ochMorris Young (Chesaning, Mich.) will be hoping to improve on his silver medal performance in Reno.

Medelvikt / 75 kg

Expected to be another weight division with exciting matchups, the middleweight division has the potential to see a fourth finals matchup between 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistTroy Isley (Alexandra, Va.) och 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Milwaukee, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 och 2017 over Martinez, while Martinez was victorious in 2018. Emellertid, both boxers will have to get through six talented boxers that will be hungry to end their finals runs.Kahshad Elliot(Plainfield, N.J.), Joseph Hicks (Grand Rapids, Mich.) ochAntonio Garcia (Anaheim, Calif.) were crowned champions at the three qualifiers, and will look to continue their winning ways in Louisiana.Alexis Chaparro (New York, N.Y.), Francis Hogan (Weymouth, Mass.) ochAlex Chisholm (Hialeah Gardens, Fla.) showed why they should not be underestimated with their qualifying performances and will be tough to get through in this bracket.

Light Heavyweight/178 lbs./81 kg

2018 Elite National ChampionRahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) has the heart and determination to succeed in Lake Charles after falling short at the 2016 US. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, medan Atif Oberlton (Philadelphia, Pa.) has been on the rise following his silver medal performance at last year’s National Championships. Following the shuffling around of boxers who qualified in multiple divisionsFrancis Oran (Allentown, Pa.) is the lone regional qualifier champion, taking the title in Oxnard at the Last Chance Qualifier.Orville Crooks (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Amir Ghaffari Nikou (Charlotte, N.C.) ochNasheed Smith(Washington, D.C.) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, respectively.Chavon Davis (Mansfield, Ohio) ochRobert Magee(Byrnes Mill, Mo.) were added to the field following Javier Martinez and Adrian Tillman, the Eastern and Western Qualifier Champions in this division selected to compete in the other weight class they are qualified in.

                                                       Heavyweight/201 lbs./91 kg

After qualifying in two different weight classesAdrian Tillman (Colorado Springs, Colo.) chose to compete in the heavyweight division with hopes of being one of the two boxers in this division, emellertid, den 2018 Elite National Championships heavyweight silver medalists will have to fend off a tough bracket to advance.Najee Lopez (Ellenwood, Ga.), Brandon Moore(Lakeland, Fla.) ochDevon Young(Aiken, S.C.) were crowned champions in the three regional qualifying tournaments and all three will be looking to continue their winning ways in a few weeks, medanJoshua Edwards (Houston, Texas), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Texas) ochJamar Talley (Camden, N.J.) finished second in the regional qualifiers but could make it an interesting week in Louisiana. 2016 Elite National Champion and 2018 bronze medalistsCymone Kearney (Beaumont, Texas) was a late addition to the field after Jared Anderson moved to the professional ranks and could surprise many.

Super Heavyweight/201+ lbs./ 91+ kg

With the medical exemption of two-time USA Boxing Elite National Champion and 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistRichard Torrez Jr.(Tulare, Calif.)** being accepted by USA Boxing, the super heavyweight division is wide open for the eight boxers competing in Lake Charles. 2019 Eastern and Western Qualifier ChampionsJeremiah Milton (Tulsa, Okla.) ochAntonio Mireles (Des Moines, Iowa) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, medanDominic Okopie (Houston, Texas) grabbed the Last Chance Qualifier title to secure his spot in the tournament.Luis Alvarado (Keonsha, Wisc.) made an impressive international debut earlier this year and will look to use that valuable experience over the other boxers in this division.Dacarree Scott(Decatur, Ga.), Pryce Taylor (Brooklyn, N.Y.) ochKenyon Walker (San Antonio, Texas) punched their tickets to Louisiana by placing second at their respective qualifying event, while Deandre Savage (Las Vegas, Nev.) will return to the national stage after qualifying to last year’s Elite National Championships.

Boxing will begin on Monday, December. 9 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place Sunday, December. 15 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino.

**Boxers who receive medical exemption from the 2020 US. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing will compete on Jan. 4, 2020 in a box-off against the runner-up of their weight division in Colorado Springs, Lap. for the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the athlete selection procedures**

About USA Boxing

The mission of USA Boxing is 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!

USA BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT ADRIAN TILLMAN IN U.S. ARMY

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (September 3, 2019) – No. 2 rated American heavyweight Adrian Tillman, who is also ranked No. 5 as a light heavyweight, is not only representing his country as a member of USA Boxing’s 2019 Men’s Elite team, he’s also serving in the U.S. Army at the same time.

Tillman, 24, is able to do both, because he’s an active soldier enrolled in the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), in which qualified athletes have an opportunity to train fulltime for the Olympics.

“As of right now,” Tillman said, “my focus is on the Olympics. I love the military and I love boxing. So, I’ll just see where life takes me. But, as of now, 2020 Tokyo, Japan, is the one thing on my mind.

“Training (in Colorado Springs) with the Elite team has definitely elevated my game all around. The coaches and trainers are always teaching me. It’s a non-stop learning environment with the team.”

Born in Riverside, Kalifornien, Tillman started boxing in 2008, because he wanted to lose weight and learn how to defend himself and his siblings as he was about to enter high school.

The heavyweight with a stiff jab is a three-time National PAL champion (2018, 2017 och 2015), in addition to capturing a gold medal at the 2017 Eastern Elite Qualifier. His greatest accomplishment, emellertid, may be a little surprising, because it isn’t about winning medals, trophies and belts.

“My greatest accomplishment was being able to qualifying two weight classes (lightweight and heavyweight) for the Olympic Trials.”

Tillman has traveled throughout South America and Europe. He is with his Team USA teammates training in England before going straight to Yekaterinburg, Ryssland, to compete in the 2019 Elite Men’s World Championships, September 7-21.

“Gaining a medal at the World Championships is important to me because,” he noted, “not only am I representing my country, I’m also representing the Army and my family.”

When he’s in the ring, Tillman adjusts to his opponent, brawling or boxing equally, whatever it takes to win.

Adrian Tillman is a true patriot who also happens to wear boxing gloves. Whether he qualifies as a heavyweight or light heavyweight, all that matters to him is boxing for Team USA at the 2020 OS.

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OM 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!

Atif Oberlton representerar staden av broderlig kärlek hela vägen till VM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Augusti 22, 2019) - Det finns en ny stigande kraft på den internationella boxningsscenen och hans namn är Atif Oberlton, en lätt tungvikt från Philadelphia, som är på ett uppdrag att göra sig ett namn i boxning.

Oberlton kommer att konkurrera på Elite Herr VM, September 7-21, i Yekaterinburg, Ryssland.

Saknar förtroende är inte en fråga för 21-åriga boxare som hävdar, ”Det är väldigt viktigt för mig att göra bra och vinna på Worlds, eftersom jag vet för ett faktum att, i mitt hjärta, Jag är den bästa fighter i världen. Också, Jag är ny på den internationella scenen, så det är dags för mig att ge en bit av vad de har missat.”

Oberlton började boxning vid nio års ålder, även om han inte börja tävla förrän han var 14, eftersom han var den enda pojken i sin familj, och hans far ville att han skulle lära sig att försvara sig. Som så många av hans lagkamrater, Han förälskade sig i boxning.

Under de senaste fem åren, Oberlton har fångat guldmedaljer på 2018 och 2016 Nationella Golden Gloves Tournament, 2018 Östra Elite Qualifier och 2014 Nationella Junior OS. Han var också en segrare i USA vs. Nederländerna Dual.

”Min största bedrift hittills gör Team USA och vara där jag är på, eftersom det för många år jag nekades, och här är jag i dag i den översta platsen där jag hör hemma. Jag är en topp plats fighter, så jag förtjänar det, och jag satte ner förstklassig arbete, för"

Overlton har utnyttjat utbildning i Colorado Springs på US. Olympic Training Center, där han har visat förbättring från dag ett, bryning sina färdigheter för att bli en komplett boxare.

”Conditioning spelar en stor roll i mitt förbättring; ser också olika stilar, och att få topp arbete har förhöjda mig,”Han talade om utbildning som en medlem Team USA. ”Jag bryter alltid nya hinder på vägen till storhet och detta (Världens) är en annan Jag ser att krossa igenom.”

Förutom att representera sitt land, Oberlton är en stolt Philly kämpe fortsätter den långa, rik boxning tradition i staden broderlig kärlek, som har producerat något liknande avBernard HopkinsMathew Saad MuhammadBennie BriscoeJoey GiardelloMike Rossman,James ShulerEugene Hart och så många fler stora fighters genom åren.

”Min stad är känd för sin stora boxning historia och jag bär’The City of Philadelphia’på ryggen,”Oberlton sattes. ”I ytterligare några år senare, Jag ser mig själv som leder nästa våg av Philly boxare. Faktiskt, Det känns som jag är på vågen, just nu, medans vi talar. Alla är tittar på mig. Jag kommer att göra dem alla stolta, från både gamla och unga generationerna.

”Jag har inte varit i Ryssland och jag ser fram emot att gå dit. Det är alltid bra att se världen. Jag tycker alltid att gå tillbaka där jag kommer från och försöka övertyga andra att se världen, eftersom det är mycket större än vår närhet.”

Oberlton är som en kameleont i ringen, ständigt förändras och anpassa sig till sin motståndare. ”Jag anser att min stil som vatten,”Avslutade han. ”Det är vågigt eftersom jag anpassa sig till vinna, och jag kan slå någon stil. Jag kan överlista någon, slåss sinne över materien. Boxning är 80-procent mentala, 20-procent fysiska, och jag har allt.

”Min kortsiktiga mål är att vinna guld i världar och allt annat som leder till de olympiska spelen. Och vinna inte mindre än guld i OS. Min långsiktiga mål är att bli den största fighter att någonsin gå universum.”

Förtroende är definitivt inte ett problem för Atif Oberlton.

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USA Boxing enastående bantamvikt Duke Ragan kämpar för sin dotters framtid

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Maj 29, 2019) – Boxers kämpa för en rad olika skäl. Team USA bantamvikt Duke Ragan drivs i gymmet och ring av hans två-åriga dotter, Kennedy Ragan.


Den 21-åriga Ragan tränar med sina kolleger elit trupp medlemmar i Colorado Springs, Colorado, vilket är långt från sitt hem och dotter i Cincinnati.

“Det är svårt att vara borta från henne,” Ragan medgav, “men hon motiverar mig. Jag boxning för vår framtid.”

Ragan framtid i boxning är ljus. Han är No. 1 bantamvikt i USA, som planerar att cash-out efter 2020 OS i Japan.

Trots att han hade sin första amatör match när han var sju, Ragan praktiskt taget född till rutan, framgår av bilder på honom som ett spädbarn bär barnet boxningshandskar. Hans far och coach, Derek “hertig” Trasaen, som kallade sin son med sin egen smeknamn, hade en hel del vänner som var boxare. När Duke äldre bror med sex år, lewis Walker, utbildad på sin morbror Sean Singleton’S gym, ung Duke tränades i huset av sin far.

“Jag spelade andra sporter när jag var ung, men jag inte på gymnasiet,” Ragan sa. “Min far började träna mig när jag var sex och ett år senare, Jag var på gymträning och sparring. Jag ville inte att spela någon annan än boxning sport.”

Ragan har en 151-19 amatör rekord, stryks av hans silvermedalj prestanda vid 2017 Världsmästerskapen. Han fångade guld vid 2016 & 2018 Elite SM, kvalificera honom för 2020 OS-försök för boxning, såväl som vid 2016 Nationella Golden Gloves VM.


In addition to winning a silver medal at the 2017 Världsmästerskapen, 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 in 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.

Beskriver sig själv som en ren boxare som gillar att flytta runt ringen knäppa jabs, Ragan har också tillräcklig kraft för att sätta motståndarna att sova. Han vill bli en del av Cincinnati rika boxning historia, som har producerat alla tiders storheter såsom Aaron Pryor,Ezzard Charles, Adrian Broner, Rau'shee Warren och Tim Austin, bl.

“Pryor och Charles förpackade i samma gemenskap där jag växte upp,” Ragan noterade. “Jag verkligen inte har gjort någonting ännu, men det skulle vara coolt att vara världsmästare som dem.”

USA Boxning har spelat en viktig roll i Ragan unga liv och, om han får sin önskan, Det kommer att fortsätta att vara i minst ett år eller så. “Mitt huvudfokus är 2020, Jag ska oroa vrida pro efter det,” han anmärkte. “Amatörboxning har fört mig långt. Jag är mer disciplinerad, bättre fokuserade, och en mycket smartare boxare. 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), Polen, Bulgaria and Nicaragua. Ytterst, Duke Ragan wants to continue representing his country and traveling all over the world, hopefully, booking a trip to Tokyo next year.

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Lightweight Keyshawn Davis preparing to go gold digging next year in Japan at 2020 OS


COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Maj 20, 2019) – Team USA lightweight Keyshawn Davis has been preparing all of his young life to represent his country in the Olympics. If everything goes as planned and remains on schedule, the Norfolk, Virginia native will be boxing for gold next year in Japan.


Den 20-årige Davis, som sport en 110-15 amatör rekord, är omdragning upp medaljer på en sådan förbränd takt som han desperat behov att utöka sin monter. Han är en två-tiden Elite National (2017-18) och två-tiden National PAL (2013-14) mästare, samt en guldmedaljör vid 2017 Östra Elite Qualifier, 2017 Youth Open och 2017 Nationella Golden Gloves.

Internationellt, han har gjort några allvarliga skador, alltför. Höjdpunkten i hans amatörkarriär, hittills, vinner guld på förra årets Strandja turnering i Bulgarien. Davis nyligen fångade silver på 2019 Pan-amerikanska spelen Qualifier i Nicaragua, utöver 2018 Kemi Cup i Tyskland.

“Jag vann min första internationella guldmedalj i Bulgarien,” Davis höll med att det är höjdpunkten av sin amatörkarriär. “Jag valdes också som den mest framstående boxare.”

Hans seger i 2018 USA Medborgare kvalificerade honom för 2020 OS-försök för boxning, medan hans silver på Pan American Games Qualifier kvalificerade honom för Pan American Games (27 juli-augusti 2) in Lima, Peru. I år kommer han också att konkurrera på Elite Herr VM (Sju. 7-21) i Yekaterinburg, Ryssland.

“Kval för de olympiska prövningar var verkligen inte mycket av en prestation för mig eftersom det var väntat,” Davis noterade. “För mig var det att få på Team USA, igen och detta är mitt andra år i laget.

“Det finns ingen verklig konkurrens för mig att kvalificera sig för USA olympiska Boxing Team. Min sista match i The Nationals var lite av en utmaning (vs. Dalis Egenskaper), eftersom jag halkade och fick upp.”

På Pan American Games, Davis kan mycket väl möta den kubanska boxare som besegrade honom vid en ställning av 3-2 på Pan American Games Qualifier, Andy Cruz, inrätta en möjlig gummi match mellan de två elit boxare nästa år vid de olympiska spelen.

“Det finns en mycket god chans att vi ska kämpa igen på Pan-Am Games, troligen i Japan, samt,” davis tillsatt. “Vi måste vinna två rundor för att kvalificera sig för finalen och för mig att få min hämnd. Cruz har mycket mer internationell erfarenhet än jag. Han är 26 år gammal och världsmästare i vår viktklass.”

Davis började boxning när han var nio när, trött på Keyshawn och hans två bröder slåss med varandra och i skolan, hans mamma frågade om de ville gå till gymmet för att lära sig att boxas. De gjorde och idag, hans äldre (Kelvin) och yngre (Keon) bröder är också amatör boxare.

Inte långt efter att han träffade Troy Isley, som är en kollega i Team USA, och idag är de så nära som bröder.

“Jag träffade Troy väg tillbaka, efter att jag började boxning,” Davis ihåg. “Vi skulle möta upp på medborgare och andra turneringar och hänger ihop med mina bröder. Min tränare avgick, så jag gick till Troy gym (Alexandria, VA) och började arbeta med Coach Kay (Koroma, USA Assistant National Boxing Coach). Vi får nära vår dröm (representerar USA i OS) som startade så länge sedan att det verkar overkligt att närma. Du kan förvänta dig två boxare från Virginia att komma tillbaka från Japan med guld. Vi är som bröder.”

“Coach Kay först hörn mig när jag var 13. Han är en stor tränare som vill att vi ska lyckas i livet, inte bara i ringen. Han vill ha det bästa för oss. Vi har en av de bästa US. boxning lag i en lång tid och det kommer att visas i Japan. Vi hjälper alltid varandra och detta är en mycket spännande tid för oss just nu.”

En annan nära vän till Keyshawn s är, 2018 OS-silvermedaljören Shakur Stevenson, som har gått igenom vad Keyshawn närmar, och ligger nu på samma nivå som en professionell utsikter där Davis strävar efter att nå.

“Shakur har alltid stöttat mig,” Davis fortsatte. “Vi pratar mycket. Ärligt, Det är svårt för mig att inte tänka på att vrida pro, eftersom min amatör karriär kommer att vara över efter OS. Jag har alltid fått lära mig att ha en plan, så jag har förberett, affärsmässigt, tittar in i mina alternativ (manager och promotor), och att stanna på rätt spår från amatörer till proffs.”

Om han inte var en boxare, Davis siffror han skulle vara en fastighetsmäklare, men han grundligt njuter av livet som en boxare.

“Detta har varit en stor upplevelse,” Davis talade om hans amatörboxning karriär, “särskilt i år redo för Pan AMS. Jag har haft möjlighet att resa och träffa människor, Men det bästa är att vara del av ett team som denna. Boxning är en individuell sport, men, utanför ringen, vi alltid driver på hårt för varandra.

“Jag tackar Gud varje dag när jag stiger upp för att sätta mig i den här positionen. Allt jag vill göra är att sörja för mig och min familj. Vid min ålder, Jag är framme.”

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Claressa Shields and Mary J Blige Appear as Superheroes in Commercial Aired During Sunday’s Oscars Broadcast

WBC and IBF World Super Middleweight Champion, and two-time US Olympic gold-medal winner, Claressa Shields, appeared with music legend and fellow female superstar Mary J. Blige in a special 60-second short film that aired during Sunday’s worldwide broadcast of the 90th Academy Awards.
Directed by Dee Rees and sponsored by Walmart, the film was inspired by Walmart delivery boxes and featured Shields and Blige as superheroes.

A world-famous singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress, Blige is a nine-time Grammy Award winner, a three-time Golden Globe nominee and the first woman to receive multiple Academy Award nominations in the same year (for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song). She has sold 75 million records worldwide.
In addition to being the current unified WBC and IBF World Super Middleweight Champion, Flinta, Michigan’s Shields won gold at the 2012 och 2016 OS, becoming the first American boxer-female or male-to win consecutive medals. In just her first full year as a professional, Shields was named USA Today: Kvinna Fighter of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Kvinna Fighter of the Year, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational.
Shields (5-0, 2 Kos) is currently hard at work, preparing for her next fight in April on SHOWTIME.