BOSTON, Masse. (Oktober 28, 2019) – Senior Cadet der United States Military Academy Luca LoConte Botis, der in Winchester geboren und aufgewachsen ist (Mass.,) freut sich auf seinen letzten lokalen Boxwettbewerb am Sonntag, November 10.
Botis, Kapitän des West Point Boxteams, wird vor vielen Freunden und Familienmitgliedern im Einsatz sein Nov. 10 bei der National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) “West Point Herbstklassiker,” findet bei Anthony's im nahe gelegenen Malden statt, Massachusetts.
Mitglieder des West Point Boxing Teams treten gegen Amateur Boxer aus USA Boxing New England an, Universität von Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, und der University of Massachusetts.
Botis ist ein 2015 Absolvent der Winchester High School, wo er das Cross Country der Schule leitete, Schwimm- und Outdoor-Streckenteams.
“Es fühlt sich immer gut an, nach Hause zurückzukehren und vor meinem Heimpublikum zu kämpfen,” Botis sagte. “Da dies für mich der letzte lokale Kampf ist, Ich kann definitiv sagen, dass es ein frühes Gefühl von Nostalgie gibt.”
Botis wird im Mai an der US-Militärakademie graduieren 23, 2020, after which he will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Armee. Although he hopes to serve in the Infantry in either Colorado or Kentucky, Botis will not know his first assignment until Nov. 13, nor where he will be assigned until February.
Boxing has been an enjoyable experience for Botis for numerous reasons. “Boxing has helped me become a more humble, respectful person,” er erklärte. “In the boxing ring there must be mutual respect between the two opponents; no taunting, teasing, or any form of disrespect. Boxers must also learn to not feel emotional toward their opponents. I learned these lessons by fighting in or watching fights where instances as such occurred.
“I will not be boxing competitive in the army, but I will continue to train, because it is the best form of exercise I have ever experienced. Regarding my post-Army life, I will most likely volunteer at local gyms to train the younger generations to box.”
Unsure how long he will serve in the U.S. Armee, at least at this stage, Botis plans to serve more than his required five years, but less than 10 Jahre. He speaks an incredible seven languages: Englisch, Italian, Sicilian and Romanian he learned at home, adding Portuguese, Spanish and a little Hebrew at West Point.
Botis has somewhat followed the path set by his great uncle, Louis LoConte, who was a varsity athlete excelling in hockey. He graduated in 1948 with honors from West Point, where he was trained to fly B-52 bombers. The now 93 Jahre alt, who lives in Louisiana, served in the military until 1956. Lucas’ großartig, great grandfather, Louis LoConte, Sr., immigrated to the U.S. from Sicily, working as mason on the West Point military base. He used to speak to his son, Lou, about how much he admired young Cadets, understanding that they were special.
“West Point has taught me that life is not about my own personal gains but, stattdessen, about service to others,” Botis concluded. “It doesn’t matter what kind of service, military of civil, but what does matter is that I will help people everywhere I go. I value my relationships at West Point so much that I would not have made it this far if I didn’t have them.”
A tribute to the USA Boxing Alumni Association will also be held during the “West Point Herbstklassiker,” einschließlich Auftritte von 1988 Olympiasieger Ray Mercer, dreimaliger Fight of the Year-Teilnehmer “Irisch” Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), dreimal, zwei Teilung Weltmeister “Der gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), und ehemaliger New England Amateur Champion und amtierender IBA Super Weltergewicht Champion Greg “Der Bösewicht” Ist alt (Stoneham, MA).
Die Türen öffnen um offen 2 p.m. UND, ersten Kampf für Linien 3 p.m. UND.
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