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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (December 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, i ordning, defeated No. 2 Jesus Flores i öppningsrundan, 5-0, edged No. 3 Adrian Tillman i semifinalen, 3-2, and upset five-time national champion Cam F. Grymt bra, 5-0, i mästerskapet finalen.
In USA Boxing’s most recently listed heavyweight ratings (November. 17, 2017), Tillman and Awesome are ranked No. 1 och 2, respektive, 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 ring — throws jabs, sits there and builds up points – and intimidates some opponents. I took the fight to him. Not wild, fast, 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,” Förklarade Anderson. “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, Tyskland, 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. tungviktare.
As a young boxer, Anderson admired three legends who were all products of USA Boxing, US. Olympians and Olympic medal winners: 1. Sugar Ray Leonard – “Snabba händer, fart, 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.”
Just nu, Anderson stand 6′ 2 and weighs 200 Ibs., but he’s only 18 and should continue growing even larger. Ytterst, 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) OS,” Anderson concluded. “I’m not turning pro until after the (2020) OS. 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.
INFORMATION:
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2016 Olympic Silver Medalist SHAKHRAM GIYASOV Arrives in U.S.A. to Start Pro Career

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LAS VEGAS, NV (December 18, 2017) – Uzbekistani superstar and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Shakhram Giyasov, has landed in the United States, and will settle in Las Vegas, NV, to start his pro career. Som professionell, Giyasov will campaign in the welterweight division, where he was a sensational amateur standout.
I åldern 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, Tyskland, the right handed Giyasov captured Gold (Weltervikt) vid 2017 International Boxing Association (AIBA) Världsmästerskapen. Giyasov’s victory in the finals against Cuba’s Roniel Iglesias, den 2012 OS-guldmedaljören, 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, vinnande 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, kommer vara Justin Gamber, who guides the corner of undefeated world ranked contender, Caleb “Söta Händer” Växt (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 15th pro-kamp,” Justin Gamber stated. “I believe Giyasov fits that mold. I can see him fighting for a world title early in his career.”
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Popular winter tradition continues 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship

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Centrala N.E.. preliminary round starts
Jan. 5 at Lowell Auditorium
LOWELL, Mäss. (December 14, 2017) — The 72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship commences Fredag natt, Januari 5, with Central New England (Större Lowell) preliminary-round action, på historiska Lowell Memorial Auditorium. See the complete 2018 Centrala N.E.. 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, MA), Zachary Calmus(Gloucester, MA), Rashida Ellis(Lynn, MA), Kim Wabik (Everett, MA),Melanie Costa (Norton, MA),Jennifer Perella (Boston, MA), along with a pair of Chelmsford boxers from West End Gym in Lowell, Brandon Higgins och Nathan Valakin.
Season tickets for all nine events are reasonably priced start at $75.00 (allmän antagning). För att köpa ring Lowell Memorial Auditoriums biljettkontor på 1.866.722.8881 eller beställ online påwww.LowellMemorialAuditorium.med. Biljetter till enskilda evenemang finns också att köpa, börjar vid $13.00, bara $7.00 för studenter (ID required).
Intäkterna från Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship går till att skicka New England Golden Gloves-mästarna till National Golden Gloves Championship (startande Maj 14, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska), förutom att stödja lokala idrottare och områdesgym, pojkarna & Girls Club, soppkök, skyddsrum för hemlösa, cancerfonder, stipendier och många andra stora välgörande ändamål.
“This is the continuation of a great Lowell boxing tradition,” New England Golden Gloves verkställande direktör Bobby Russo sa. “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 Marciano och Marvelous Marvin Hagler, John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz, Dicky Eklund, Beau Jaynes, Manny Freitas, Nate James, Danny O'Connorand so many others.”
72nd annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Schedule
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. dörrar öppna, 7:30 p.m. första skjutningen)
Centrala New England (Större Lowell)
Preliminary Rounds – Fredag, Jan. 5, 12
Kvarts – Fredag, Jan. 19
Semifinals: – Torsdag, Jan. 25
Championship Finals – Torsdag, Februari. 1
New England Tournament of Champions
Semifinaler i nybörjarklassen – Torsdag, Februari. 8
Nybörjarklassmästerskapsfinaler – Torsdag, Februari. 15
Öppen klass semifinaler – Onsdag, Februari. 21
Mästerskapsfinaler i öppen klass – Torsdag, Februari. 22
INFORMATION:
Tournament Executive Director: Bobby Russo
Direktör för tävlande: Konst Ramalho
Tjänstemän: Lauri Purcell
Ringannonsör: John Vena
Venue: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA
Twitter: @LowellGloves
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Barrientes Twins From Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program Win Belts at 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championship

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LAS VEGAS, NV (December 11, 2017) – This past week, den “Pund-4-Pund” Gym, Las Vegas’ # 1 amatörboxningsprogram, sent eight members to the 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open. The Barrientes twins, Chavez och 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, UT, 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.
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2017 National Golden Gloves champion Poindexter Knight, Jr. wins his Pro debut

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New York (December, 11, 2017)–On December 1st, welterweight prospect Poindexter Knight, Jr. won his anticipated professional debut when he stopped Samuel Forjoe in the first round of their scheduled four-round bout at The Strand Ballroom and Theater in Providence, Rhode Island.
Den 2017 National Golden Gloves champion out of Philadelphia landed a hard combination the corner that had Forjoe bending over, and the bout was stopped in just 63 sekunder.
Knight is the latest top-prospect to debut for Split-T Management, and he is promoted by Evander Holyfield’s Sports and Entertainment.
“Everything went well, I was excited and nervous, but I got through it,”sa riddaren.
“I thought my opponent would have a little more for me, but I did what I had to do in there and I got him out of there. It was great to get the knockout in my pro debut,” continued Knight.
Knight is eager to get his next victory, and he is looking to do in front of his hometown fans.
“I am hoping to fight in front of my hometown fans in 2018. That would be a goal for the upcoming year. I can’t wait as I am coming strong in 2018.”
Knight is trained by his father Poindexter Knight, Sr, and the elder Knight was happy with his son’s performance.
“Poindexter looked relaxed, and it looked like it was his 10th fight. I am happy to be with Split-T Management. They gave us a chance when no one else did. We wanted to turn pro for a while and a lot of managers made a lot of broken promises. I put Poindexter back in the Golden Gloves, and he won, which opened a lot of doors,” Said Poindexter Knight, Sr.
“Like my son said, I would like to see him get at least five fights for 2018. That will keep him sharp, and he will continue to learn. We had a great 1st fight, and we will continue to work hard and get better with each fight.”
Said David McWater, CEO of Split-T management, “I’m truly excited about Poindexter Knight’s future – he has the skill and more importantly the drive to be one of the very best.”

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

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Nutley, NJ (December 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 turnering, 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.
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Är & Holyfield to be inducted this Friday into USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame inaugural class

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USA Boxing stars out to support and celebrate
USA Boxing Elite National Championships
December. 5-9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (December 5, 2017) – The fledgling USA Boxing Alumni Association will host a gala reception denna fredag natt (Dec.) 8, highlighted by the induction of the inaugural class of the USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame, at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in Salk Lake City, Utah.
The reception is being held in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite och Ungdom nationella mästerskap och Junior och Prep Open, December. 5-9, also held in Salt Lake City.
Skapad att kämpa en livslång, ömsesidigt gynnsamma relationer mellan USA boxning och dess alumner, –boxare, tjänstemän, tränare och boxning fans — Alumni Association ansluter generationer av champions, inspirerande och ge tillbaka till USA Boxning framtida boxning mästare, in och ut ur ringen.
“The Alumni Association will bring together former boxers, coaches and official who have reached all levels of success in amateur boxing, as well as people who have all over for Olympic-style boxing,” förklarade Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director. “This association will help expand our grassroots and create fight champions of USA Boxing and alumni members.”
“Den Bästa” och “The Real Deal”, respektive, Muhammad Ali och Evander Holyfield, will be the first boxers inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, joining two others, veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders och Tom Coulter, also being inducted as charter members.
The late Ali is the lone three-time lineal world heavyweight champion of all-time, who as an amateur (known then as Cassius Clay), fångade en guldmedalj på 1960 Olympics in Rome.
Holyfield was the first and remains the only undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion. På 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Holyfield won a bronze medal as a light heavyweight, after a he suffered a questionable disqualification in his semifinals match. Tidigare i år, Holyfield started his promotional company, The Real; Deal Boxing.
EN 1993 USA Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Roosevelt coached the U.S. Marines boxing team in 1975-1978 och 1988-2000. He also served as assistant coach on the USA Olympic boxing teams in 1984 och 1992.
Coulter has been a boxing coach for more than 62 år, continuing to conduct boxing clinics today around the glove. In addition to coaching the iconic 1988 USA Olympic boxing team, which captured eight individual medals, he was a consultant for the 1996 squad that won 14 meals. A national boxing champion at Syracuse University, Coulter also coaches the U.S. Army Boxing Team.
International Boxing Hall of Fame Al Bernstein will serve as Master of ceremonies for Fredagens händelse. “USA Boxing makes a positive difference in the lives of thousands and thousands of young people ion a daily basis,” the voice of Showtime Boxing said,” and I am so honored to serve as emcee for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception. This new arm of USA Boxing will be a terrific addition to an already great organization. I look forward to it.”.
Four Olympic medalists from Team USA will be in attendance: 1984 gold medalist Paul Gonzales, 1984 och 1988 silver medalists, respektive, Virgil Hill och Michael Carbajal, och 1972 bronze medalist Jessie Valdez.
Other boxing dignitaries who are confirmed attendees include 1992 Olympian Raul Marquez, Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger, National Golden Gloves champion and NBC boxing announcer B.J. Blommor, three-time New England Golden Gloves champion“Irländsk” Micky Ward, former Air Force Academy coach Eddie Welchers, Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves franchise tournament director Larry Fullmer and others.
USA Boxing Alumni Association är öppet för alla som har en kärlek till boxning och vill hålla kontakten med amatörboxning. Medlemmar får tillgång till ett brett utbud av specialevenemang värd av Alumni Association, including Friday evening’s USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
För att delta i Alumni Association, helt enkelt registrera vid alumni@usaboxing.org för en $40.00 per år medlemsavgift. Nya medlemmar får en T-shirt, nyckelring och e-plånbok.
INFORMATION:
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Eight Elite Boxers From Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program Head to 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open

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Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program sends 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior Open
(L-R,

Ängel Barrientes 15-år (101 Ibs),

Jordan Aguilar 18-yrs108 lbs,
John Armstrong 10-år (65 Ibs),
Chavez Barrientes 15-år (106 Ibs), Lesley Soto 18-år (125 Ibs),
Gabriel Soto 13-år (85 Ibs),
Anthony Torres 13-år (80 Ibs), Dorian Khan 15-år (110 Ibs)
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 4, 2017) – Eight members from the “Pund-4-Pund” Gym, Las Vegas’ # 1 amatörboxningsprogram, will compete in the 2017 USA Boxing Elite Youth National Championships & Junior Open. The five-day tournament will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, more commonly known as the Salt Palace, starting December 5th through December 9th.
Only the best boxers from around the United States will compete to see who is the best amateur boxer in the nation. Allt 15 och 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. Vinna eller förlora, these kids will never forget these moments.”
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Field set for 2017 USA Boxing Women’s Elite National Championships

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December. 5-9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO (November 30, 2017) – Team USA women’s boxing hopefuls will be competing in the prestigious USA Women’s Elite National Championships, December 5-9, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This year’s field is stacked with talent, Inklusive 2016 Olympic Trials Champion Virginia Fuchs (Kemah, Texas), who will be looking to close out an impressive 2017 year that included four international titles and an undefeated 16-0 post, and two-time World Champion and 2014 Youth Olympic Champion Jajaira Gonzalez (Fontän, Colo.)
Other top contenders include featherweight Christina Cruz (New York, N.Y.), lätta Rashida Ellis (Lynn, MA), as well as middleweight Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, CO) och weltervikt Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio)
Following a year of highly-competitive national events, the best U.S. female amateur boxers are set to compete in the 2017 USA Boxing Elite National Championship. With up to six spots in each division already secured, based on the results of the 2016 Elite SM, 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.
En summa av 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,” sa 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.”
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 (106 Ibs.)
Jacquelyn Cuddleback – 2016 SM
Hillary Perez – 2016 SM
Mia Valdez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Jazzelle Bobadilla – 2017 östra Qualifier
Veronica Rodriguez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Elimarie Torres – 2017 östra Qualifier
Monica Lazadale – Wild Card Selection
Sabrina Slattery – Wild Card Selection
FLYVIKTAR (112 Ibs.)
Virginia Fuchs – 2016 SM
Kristyn Juarez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Maryquenn Vellinga – 2017 östra Qualifier
Indeya Smith – 2017 östra Qualifier
Leslis Rosas – Wild Card Selection
FJÄDERVIKT (119 Ibs.)
Christina Cruz – 2016 SM
Dacia Jacquez – 2016 SM
Mikiah Kreps – 2017 östra Qualifier
Mariana Gonzalez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Kristen McMurtree – 2017 östra Qualifier
Jayda Davis – 2017 östra Qualifier
Melanie Costa – Wild Card Selection
Bantamweights (125 Ibs.)
Trudy Li – 2016 SM
Carmen Vargas – 2016 SM
Eliza Peralta – 2017 Western Qualifier
Nephateria Miller – 2017 östra Qualifier
Brittany Sims – 2017 Western Qualifier
Clarice Morales – 2017 östra Qualifier
Rianna Rios – Wild Card Selection
Leslie Soto – Wild Card Selection
Lättviktare (132 Ibs.)
Rashida Ellis – 2016 SM
Jajaira Gonzalez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Lupe Gutierrez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Stacia Suttles – Wild Card Selection
Diana Estrada – Wild Card Selection
Wendy Casey – Wild Card Selection
Lätta VÄGVÄGTER (141 Ibs.)
Amelia Moore – 2016 SM
Whitney Gomez – 2016 SM
Annalicia Sustaita – 2017 Western Qualifier
Destiny Jones – 2017 östra Qualifier
Nargis Shanghais – 2017 östra Qualifier
Raven Brown – Wild Card Selection
Ashleigh Moore – Wild Card Selection
Welterweights (152 Ibs.)
Stephanie Malone – 2016 SM
Oshae Jones – 2017 östra Qualifier
Deseree Jamison – 2017 östra Qualifier
Middle (165 Ibs.)
Naomi Graham – 2016 SM
Leah Cooper – 2016 SM
Brooke Mullen – 2017 östra Qualifier
LÄTT TUNGVIKT (178 Ibs.)
Krystal Dixon – 2016 SM
Amber Montoya – 2017 östra Qualifier
Kristen Leija – 2017 östra Qualifier
Fallon Farrar – Wild Card Selection
Tungviktare (178+ Ibs.)
Danielle Perkins – 2016 SM
Shadasia Green – Wild Card Selection
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @USABoxing
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Field set for 2017 USA Boxing Men’s Elite National Championships

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December. 5-9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO (November 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, December 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 SM, 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.
En summa av 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,” sa 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, Calif.), lätt weltervikt Framför “Tiger” Johnson (Cleveland, OH), weltervikt Quinton Randall (Katy, TX), bantamvikt Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, OH), tungviktare Cam F. Grymt bra (Lenexa, KS) och jared Anderson(Toledo, OH), mellanvikt Troy Isley (Alexandria, VA), lätt weltervikt Freudis Rojas, Jr. (Las Vegas, NV), super heavyweights) Nkosi Solomon (Brooklyn, NY) och Richard Torrez (Tulare, SÅSOM.
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 Ibs.)
Nicholas Scaturchio – 2016 SM
Efrain Sanchez – 2016 SM
Xavier Rodriguez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Timothy Jarman – 2017 östra Qualifier
Jordon Aguilar-Sanchez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Salaam Gonzalez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Stephen Acosta – Wild Card Selection
Jonathan Rodriguez – Wild Card Selection
FLYVIKTAR (114 Ibs.)
Fernando Martinez – 2016 SM
Guillermo Gutierrez – 2016 SM
Michael Angeletti – 2017 Western Qualifier
Saleto Henderson – 2017 östra Qualifier
John Atiles – 2017 Western Qualifier
Charles Williams – 2017 östra Qualifier
Jonas Persaud – Wild Card Selection
Timothy Longoria- Wild Card Selection
Bantamweights (123 Ibs.)
Duke Ragan – 2016 SM
Shon Mondragon – 2016 SM
Dominique Crowder – 2017 Western Qualifier
Marc Castro – 2017 östra Qualifier
Isaac Martinez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Raymond Ford – 2017 östra Qualifier
Jesus Vasquez – Wild Card Selection
Daniel Bailey – Wild Card Selection
Lättviktare (132 Ibs.)
Aaron Perez – 2016 SM
Bruce Carrington – 2016 SM
Jemiah Richards – 2017 Western Qualifier
Keyshawn Davis – 2017 östra Qualifier
Tyler Herberger – 2017 Western Qualifier
Kevin Montano – 2017 östra Qualifier
Joseph Macedo – Wild Card Selection
James Browning – Wild Card Selection
Lätta VÄGVÄGTER (141 Ibs.)
Freudis Rojas – 2016 SM
Charlie Sheehy – 2016 SM
Israel Rodriguez – 2017 Western Qualifier
delante Johnson – 2017 östra Qualifier
Ismael Gutierrez – 2017 Western Qualifier
Jeremy Hill – 2017 östra Qualifier
Bryson Nuckles – Wild Card Selection
Cristian Roman – Wild Card Selection
Welterweights (152 Ibs.)
Quinton Randall – 2016 SM
Brian Ceballo -2016 SM
Marcus Davidson – 2017 Western Qualifier
Jaquan McElroy – 2017 östra Qualifier
Anthony Franco – 2017 Western Qualifier
Sean Charleston – 2017 östra Qualifier
Josniel Castro – Wild Card Selection
Azeez Muhammad – Wild Card Selection
MIDDELEWEIGHTS (165 Ibs.)
Troy Isley – 2016 SM
Javier Martinez – 2016 SM
Austin Williams – 2017 Western Qualifier
Rahim Gonzalez – 2017 östra Qualifier
Joeshon James – 2017 Western Qualifier
Nikita Ababiy – 2017 östra Qualifier
Kiante Irving – Wild Card Selection
Miguel Hernandez – Wild Card Selection
LÄTT TUNGVIKT (178 Ibs.)
Sean Hemphill – 2016 SM
Antwan Jones – 2016 SM
Khlalil Coe – 2017 östra Qualifier
Jorge Tovar – 2017 östra Qualifier
Atif Oberlton – 2017 östra Qualifier
Darius Fulghum – 2017 östra Qualifier
Miguel Teo – Wild Card Selection
Abel Gonzalez – Wild Card Selection
Tungviktare (201 Ibs.)
Cam Awesome – 2016 SM
Jesus Flores – 2016 SM
Adrian Tillman – 2017 Western Qualifier
Marquise Williams – 2017 östra Qualifier
Gaspard Pierre – 2017 östra Qualifier
Deangelo Leachmen – 2017 östra Qualifier
jared Anderson – Wild Card Selection
Demek Edmonds – Wild Card Selection
SUPER HEAVY WEIGHTS (201+ Ibs).
Nkosi Solomon – 2016 SM
Daniel Bean -2016 SM
Michael Graves – 2017 Western Qualifier
Ramel Clasablanca – 2017 östra Qualifier
Eric Brigs – 2017 Western Qualifier
Leonid Grachiv – 2017 östra Qualifier
Richard Torres – Wild Card Selection
INFORMATION:
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