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USA Boxing Women’s Championships in Ohio to be delivered in association with World Boxing

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The inaugural USA Boxing Women’s Championships in Toledo, Ohio, Jiyè 22-29, 2023, will be delivered in association with World Boxing.

The eight-day invitational event is open to novice (beginner) and open (ki gen eksperyans) boxers of all ages from pee wee (aged 8-10) to masters (35 yo ak sou) and aims to create opportunities for women of all ages and abilities to compete.

Plis pase 200 boxers from eight National Federations across four continents are currently registered to take part.

The President of USA Boxing and a member of World Boxing’s Interim Executive Board, Tyson Lee, di: “USA Boxing is extremely proud to be able to host this event in association with World Boxing. The Championships aim to celebrate women and create valuable competition opportunities for female boxers of all standards and ages.

“Working with USA Boxing to deliver this event is a sign of World Boxing’s support for boxers at every level, from the grassroots to the elite, and its commitment to creating competitive opportunities that will enable all boxers to flourish.”

World Boxing was launched in April 2023. It will hold its inaugural Congress in November and plans to publish details of its competition strategy, tournament calendar and the bidding process for staging events in the latter part of 2023.

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Otha Jones III competing at Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018

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Straight outta Toledo….
Oct. 6-18 nan Ajantin

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Oktòb 4, 2018) – Two-time USA National Champion Otha Jones III is heading to Argentina tomorrow to make a statement at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires, Oktòb 6-18 in Parque Polidesportivo Roca.

 

 

 

Jones is from the new home of amateur boxing champions, Toledo, Ohio, where the 18-year-old Jones is also making a difference in his community, especially after his brother was shot and killed a few weeks ago while he was riding a bike.

 

 

 

Otha first got interested in boxing after watching a YouTube boxing sensation. “I thought that was cool,” light welterweight Jones explained, “so I asked my father to take me to a gym. I soon learned that I was good at it, worked hard, and now I’m heading to the Youth Olympics.

 

 

 

“Fighters at all the gyms in Toledo help each other out. (2017 USA Nationals heavyweight champion) Jared Anderson is my best friend. The first year we trained at the same gym, but I never sparred with him (ri), because he’s too big for me. We’re at different gyms now. Six Toledo boxers, five of my teammates, are in the USA Boxing program, including my sister, (wèltèr) Oshae Jones, who is on the women’s Elite team competing right now in Spain. We all push each other to the limit.”

 

 

 

In addition to capturing gold at the last two USA National Championships, he also won top honors at the 2018 Youth Continental Championships, plus a silver medal at the 2018 Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament.

 

 

 

Self-described as an unorthodox boxer-puncher, Jones says he, “Throws punches from all angles. I can box well or sit and fight if I have to.”

 

 

 

Jones, who has a 267-11 dosye amatè, has already traveled and competed in Bulgaria, Hungary and Russia. He’s looking forward to experiencing Argentina, where he will live and train for two weeks in an Olympic village atmosphere.

 

 

 

“Making it this far to the Youth Olympic, so far, is the highlight of my career,” li te di. “I love traveling to different countries to experience and learn about new cultures. My goal is to fight at the 2020 Olympics in Japan and win a gold medal. I need to improve my skills; punch harder and place my punches better.

 

 

 

“After the Olympics, I plan to turn pro. I want to move my family out of the ghetto and get better clothes and meals for everyone.

 

 

 

“I own the Soul City Gym with my brother and dad. A lot of kids in Toledo have nothing to do. We go on social media to tell these kids to come by the gym to get in shape. We are part of a program that feeds these kids. We feel that, the less time on the street, we can help stop the violence, like my brother being killed. We’re trying to get kids off the streets and in the gym.”

 

 

Otha Jones III (blue)

 

 

 

 

Jones also noted that he really enjoys training in Colorado Springs, not only because of the outstanding facilities and coaching, but for his peace of mind.

 

 

 

“I thought I was in top shape training in Toledo,” Jones added, “but you come here, and the air is different. After training at sea level, you get tired training here. I love it here. There are so many nice buildings and facilities, it’s like a small city, only without crime. I can be myself here.”

 

 

 

Otha Jones, III is making an impact in and out of the ring, whether he’s at home in Toledo, training in Colorado Springs, or competing around the world.

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Sonny Fredrickson rete pafè pa rete Juan Santiago nan 2 jij sou Andre Ward – Pòl Smith kat nan Oakland

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TOLEDO, OH (JUNE 25, 2015)–This past Saturday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Kalifòni., top lightweight prospect SONNY FREDRICKSON (9-0, 6 KO nan) had to dig down deep and get up from the canvas on his way to stopping tough 29-fight veteran Juan Santiago in the second round of their scheduled six-round bout which took place on the Andre Ward vs. Pòl Smith undercard.

Fredrickson dominated the first round and it was looking like an easy night as he scored a knockdown at the end of the frame. As Fredrickson went in for the finish, he was a little careless and got caught with a perfect counterpunch that sent him the canvas for the first time as a pro or amateur.

Fredrickson te montre detèminasyon an nan yon chanpyon nan fè la, came back in round two and landed some booming shots that hurt Santiago and the fight was rightfully waved off.

“Li te yon eksperyans aprantisaj gwo,” di Fredrickson nan premye a
wonn knockdown. “Santiago te difisil, I got a little reckless and paid the price. Menm yon opozan blese se stilldangerous, se konsa mwen pral definitivman pran leson sa a nan kè yo fè m 'abetter avyon de gè.”

“Mwen kontan ak viktwa a ak bay fanatik yon montre enteresan. I’m going to get right back in the gym and look forward to fighting again very soon.

Fredrickson se jere pa boksè avoka Rick Torres nan Victory Espò nan Lwazi.

Victory Espò & Lwazi se yon fèk fòme atlèt jesyon konpayi ak biwo nan New York ak Las Vegas. Founded by noted sports attorney Rick Torres and boxing trainer Michael Leanardi, Te Victory piti piti bati yon ki estab enpresyonan nan jèn kandida ke li espere ke yo Veterinè cheval pou vedèt lavni. Victory Espò’ sit entènèt se www.victorysportsent.com