Kategorija Arhiva: Olimpijske igre

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Veljača 26, 2020) – Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweightDarius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams.

Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the “Sweet Science,” largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn’t need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family.

“I had that competitive itch and was pretty good when I first started boxing,” Dariuis said. “I knew that I could do anything I put my mind to. I want to redefine boxing. I’m not a typical boxer who grew up on the streets. I don’t even like fighting; I’m passive and have never had a street fight.”

The 23-year-old Fulghum currently has his sights firmly set on representing his country in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Pro boxing will follow but, za sada, he’s training hard to qualify to compete in the Olympics by placing among the top three finishers at the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, u Buenos Airesu, Argentina. There will also be another “Last Chance” opportunity, Ako je potrebno, at the World Qualifier, Svibanj 13-14, u Parizu, where the top three there will also qualify for the Olympics.

“It’s so hard to not think about the Olympics all the time,” he admits. “I try to not think about it too much, but it is on my mind because I’ve dreamed of being an Olympian and I’m so close right now. I’ve made the sacrifices to be an Olympian and then I’ll be an Olympian the rest of my life.

“I listen to my coaches. In the heat of the moment, when things are most stressful, I feel like the underdog and I perform up to the absolute moment. It was do-or-die at Olympic Trials. I just refuse to lose.”

Fulgham certainly responded to the pressure of the trials in a positive fashion, upsetting pre-trials favoriteAdrian Tillman u krugu otvaranja, and then rolling through opponents until he secured the title.

“People didn’t know me,” Fulgham explained. “I was the underdog because I didn’t compete in many tournaments because I was in (nursing) school. My finals were always in December (same time as USA Nationals).  I did have a break in my schedule in 2018, when I won a gold medal at the National Golden Gloves Tournament. It’s just the way my schedule worked out. So, I hadn’t fought in many tournaments, but I was able to sneak in when it mattered most.”

Fulghum recently competed in his first international tournament at the prestigious Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria, winning one of two matches. The experience, iako, was priceless, possibly career changing in terms of preparing for the Olympics.

“Not only was it my first international tournament,” he noted, “it was the first time I had boxed without headgear (as will be the case in the Olympics), and I fought guys from foreign countries with different styles. It was a great experience because now I won’t be going blind into the Olympic Qualifier.”

Members of the USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team, like Fulghum, are on break before returning for training with his teammates at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

“I reported there for the first time this past January 2nd and I love it,” Fulghum noted. “Every athlete dreams of training with top athletes where there are no distractions and top coaches. I wake up, jesti, spavati, train and do that all over again the next day. That’s my schedule.”

Fulghum earned his nursing degree last May, but right now and for the immediate future he’s fully concentrating on boxing.

“I put education first and got my degree,” Fulgham concluded. “I’ll always have nursing after boxing. But I dreamed of going to the Olympics all through school. I put boxing on hold and now I’ve put nursing to the side so I can put my all into boxing. I didn’t want to juggle nursing and boxing. I couldn’t be the best at either that way.

“I do plan to turn pro because I love boxing so much. I need to box when I’m young. I’ll go as far as I can go in boxing and I’ll always having nursing.”

Darius Fulgham has taken a circuitous route in life from nursing to boxing. It’ll be worth it, iako, if he makes it to Tokyo as part of Team USA for the 2020 Olimpijske igre.

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Veljača 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.”

Za sada, iako, 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, u Buenos Airesu, 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, Svibanj 13-14, u Parizu, 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.”

A 2018 National PAL and 2019 Western Elite Qualifier champion, Herrera recently finished second at the 2020 U.S. 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, uključujući, na primjer, the footwork and head movement ofJulio Cesar Chavez Sr., aMike Tyson’s set-ups from the body to head.

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

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1988 Olimpijske zlatne medalje „Nemilosrdni” Ray Mercer gleda na svoje iskustvo olimpijskom

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Veljača 11, 2020) - Trideset i dvije godine nakon što je uhvatio zlatnu olimpijsku medalju, „Nemilosrdni” Ray Mercer nježno pamti njegov olimpijski iskustvo kao da je prošlog mjeseca. Mercer, koji je jedini američki prvak u teškoj kategoriji nokautirati sve svoje olimpijske protivnika, je postao svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji kao stručnjaka za naš „teške kategorije dvostruko.”

za Mercer, Sve je počelo u Njemačkoj, gdje mu je sjedište u SAD. jedinica vojske temelji se. Ponudio priliku da se izbjegne 30-dnevno polje vježbe u, Mercer prihvatio ponudu da služi kao sparing partner za svakog posta na teškoj boksački prvak. Unatoč nikada nije stavio na par rukavica prije, Mercer je brzo uči, koji je, naravno, jako, i on se brzo razvio u 1985 U.S. Vojska i Inter-servis prvak u teškoj kategoriji.

Svjetski program klase sportaš (WCAP), u kojoj kvalificirani sportaši imaju priliku trenirati fulltime za Olimpijadu, nije postojala tada, niti Olimpijskim kvalifikacijama za pravila danas. Mercer poražen budući svjetski prvak u teškoj kategorijiTommy Morrison u uvodnom krugu 1988 Olimpijske Suđenja i drugi svijet budućnosti u teškoj kategoriji titula, Michael Bentt (5-0) u finalu prvenstva. na 1988 SAD Olimpijske Box-off na glasoviti Caesars Pala

Zašto u Las Vegasu, Mercer je osvojio split odluku (3-2) o Bentt, ali Mercer je već osposobljen za borbu na Olimpijskim igrama po tome što je sjedište u SAD. prvak oružanih snaga.

„Kad sam bio u vojsci, Morao sam pobijediti u službi, održavanje stvari, i idite na sljedeći korak,”Mercer sjetio. „Morao sam pobijediti neke dobre borce na putu za Olimpijske igre, a ja sam bio u najboljoj formi moga života. Bilo je više disciplina u amatera nego profesionalnim redovima. Konačni godinu dana prije Olimpijskih igara, Napustio sam dom jedinicu, putovao mnogo u borbi protiv, i ostao u moj trener kući umjesto da žive u barakama.

Mercer je napravio povijest u 1988 Olimpijske igre u Seulu, Južna Koreja, kada je postao i ostao jedini olimpijski prvak u teškoj kategoriji između SAD-a u knockout sve četiri svoje protivnike:  Rudolf Gavenciak (Čehoslovačka - RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italija - KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Nizozemska - RSC2) aDobro Hyun-Man (Južnokorejska - KO1).

„Znao sam da moram knockout južnokorejskog u finalu,”Mercer priznao. „Samo sam htio učiniti ono što sam mogao biti olimpijski zlatne medalje. Ne mislim da sam koristio ubod.

„Osvajanje olimpijskog zlata rezultiralo nekim velikim vremenskim promjenama za mene. Sam postala slavna, udomaćen, i to mi je dopušteno da se novac kao profesionalni. Najbolja stvar koja se ikada dogodilo da mi je osvajanje olimpijskog zlata, čak i više nego što je osvojila naslov svjetskog prvaka kao profesionalac. Ništa u usporedbi s postaje olimpijski zlatne medalje. ostvario sam svoj san. Nikada nisam sanjao da ide pro, Tek nakon što sam osvojio zlatnu medalju.

„Bilo je jako važno pobijediti tu zlatnu medalju. Sam se borio s mojim srcem; nema novca bio je uključen, slavi tako jako da noć (nakon osvajanja zlatne medalje) da sam izgubio medalju za nekoliko sati. Moj san je došao istiniti, ruke su mi se tresle, i sam izgubio medalju. Kakva noć!"

Mercer ponude članovi 2020 SAD Boks olimpijski kvalifikacijski tim jedan malo savjeta, "Nastavi se boriti, slijediti svoj san i uzeti taj zadnji korak.”

Mercer, koji je rođen u Jacksonvilleu, Florida, napravio njegov mnogo očekivani pro debi u 1989, zaustavljanjeJesse McGhee u trećem krugu svoje borbe u Atlantic City. „Nemilosrdni” osvojio svoj prvi 18 pro borbe, uključujući devetom cijele nokaut odFrancisco Damiani, nakon uspješne obrane od Morrison, koji je zaustavljen u petom krugu.

Tijekom svoje 19-godišnje karijere pro, Mercer Dimitrijević 36-7-1 (26 Kos) rekord, pobjede četiri svjetske prvake u Damiani, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon aOssie Ocasio.  Pet njegovih osam gubitaka karijeri bili svjetski prvaci: Lennox LewisWladimir Klitschko,Larry HolmesEvander Holyfield aShannon Briggs

„Ray predstavlja sve ono što čini SAD boks ponosni,", Rekao jeChris tofflemire, SAD Boks Alumni direktor Udruge. „Kao veteran vojske, Zlatne olimpijske medalje, i prvak u teškoj kategoriji na svijetu, On je pokazao izvrsnost i profesionalnost koja odražava najbolje od onoga što SAD boks ima za ponuditi.”

SAD Boks Alumni Association

Stvoren za prvaka cjeloživotnog, obostrano korisnih odnosa između SAD-boksu i njegovih bivših, –boksači, dužnosnici, treneri i boks navijača — Alumni udruga spaja generacije prvaka, nadahnjuje i daje natrag u SAD-u boks budućim boks prvaka, i iz prstena.

SAD Boks Alumni Udruga je otvorena za svakoga tko ima ljubav prema boksu, a željeli da ostanu povezani s amaterskom boksu. Članovi imaju pristup za široku paletu posebnih događaja čiji je domaćin bio Alumni Association, uključujući njegova godišnja SAD Boks Alumni udruga Hall of Fame recepciji.

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Mercer je izvanredan amaterski boks karijera uključivala je i klasični match-up protiv kubanskog veliki i tri olimpijska zlata medalja, Félix Savón, u SAD-u vs. Kuba dual utakmica, u kojoj dva Mercer raspoređen Savon, koji je preživio bez patnje dodatnu štetu samo zato što je kubanski sudac napravio upitnu intervencije koji je dao svoga brata vrijeme zemljak da se oporavi i kontroverzna 2-1 pobjeda.

„I on mi je dao trajni osam count bez razloga,”Dodao je Mercer. „Ja pobijediti tog tipa i on to zna. Još uvijek smo u kontaktu iako on ne govori engleski. On je prijatelj prevesti, a mi smo u kontaktu na Facebooku. Volimo jedni druge.”

Danas, Mercer je osnovala dobrotvornu kod kuće u Sjevernoj Karolini, koji će uključivati ​​besplatne boks klinike, ali, što je još važnije, vratiti mladima u zajednici i naučiti, posebno onih koji su maltretirali, vještine oni će morati izaći u stvarni svijet.

Ray Mercer je dosegla vrhunac dva puta u boks kao olimpijske zlatne medalje i svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji, kao profesionalni. Nije loše za nekoga tko nikad nije htjela kutiji.

„Boks mi je spasio život,”Zaključio je Mercer. „Ne mogu zamisliti svoj život bez boksa, to sigurno ne bi bio isti.

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USA Boxing featherweight Andrea Medina closing in on 2020 Olympic spot in Tokyo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Veljača 10, 2020) – Coming off consecutive runner-up finishes in major tournaments, USA Boxing featherweightAndrea Medina is within one tournament of representing her country in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

U prosincu, the 20-year-old Medina lost a split decision toLupe Gutierrez na 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, a 4-1 zaIulia Tsyplakova (Ukrajina) last month at the Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria. The Chula Vista, California boxer was recently named to USA Boxing’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Boxing Qualification Team.

“Placing second at the trials only made me more eager to get that Olympic Qualification spot,” Medina said. “I just wanted to show USA Boxing that I was the one to represent at 57 kilograms. I am only going to get better and I cannot wait to show the world everything that I got.

“For it (Strandja) being my first ever international tournament, I was very proud of how far I got in the tournament and getting that silver medal. I was very happy with all my performances and I am excited to get back to work on things I need to improve on. Aside from all that, going to a different country was awesome and I can’t wait to travel more doing what I love the most.”

Medina and her Team USA stablemates are currently training in Colorado Springs at the state-of-the-art United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. To qualify for participation in this year’s Olympic Games, Medina needs to finish among the top three in the 57-kilogram (125 lbs.) division at the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, u Buenos Airesu, Argentina. One final opportunity at the World Qualifier in Paris, Francuska, in which she could qualify for the Olympics by placing among the top five.

“It means the world to me to be on the USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team,” Medina added. “It is everything I have been working for since I started competing at eight years old and I cannot believe the Olympic Games are only in a few months. Making history in San Diego by being the first person to make the Olympic Team for boxing is a big deal for my family, my city and myself. I cannot express how excited I am to have come this far, but there is still so much to do, and I am ready.

“I feel that I work better under pressure and I truly believe that I will qualify for Tokyo, whether it be in Argentina or France, but my main goal, odmah, is to train hard to get that gold in Argentina.”

Medina believes her major strength inside the ring is her ability to adjust during a fight. She prefers fighting on the outside, but she can brawl if needed, because she enjoys throwing a lot of power punches.

Medina also realizes that she’s in a prime place regarding the rising popularity of female boxing, following in the USA Boxing footsteps of two-time Olympic gold medalistClaressa Shields and Olympic bronze medalistMarlen Esparza, along with past USA Olympians such asQueen Underwood aMikaela Mayer.

“Female boxing is only going to get bigger,” Medina predicted. “Being a female fighter today means a lot to me, because I have been doing this for 15 godina, and seeing it grow year after year only shows how strong females are and what we can accomplish. I predict that, in the future, boxing will not be seen as a man’s sport, but will be neutral for both men and women.”

Competing at the Olympics has been a life-long dream for Medina, but she also has plans for her immediate future.

“Reaching the Olympics has been my main goal throughout my boxing career,” Andrea remarked, “so now that it is so close makes me want to work even harder. Other goals of mine are to graduate from college and get my own condominium, which I will do after all this is over.

“I plan on turning pro after the Olympics, most likely at the beginning or middle of 2021, so I can finish school and give my body some rest and recovery.”

Andrea Medina is so close to being an Olympian and everything associated with that accomplishment that she can practically reach out and feel it. Just one more step, whether in Buenos Aires or Paris, and it’ll be mission accomplished for her.

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USA Boxing Announces 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Qualification Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Siječanj 29, 2020) — USA Boxing announced today the 13 boxers who will represent Team USA at the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Events, i 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, Bugarska. The full athlete selection procedure can be seenovdje.

“First of all, this was a very difficult decision,” stated USA Boxing Head CoachBilly Walsh. “Some of these boxers were neck and neck between training camp and the 2020 Standja Tournament.”

„Mi osjećamo 13 boksači koji zaradio svoje mjesto na olimpijskom kvalifikacijskom tima će biti najbolji tim predstavljati Team USA na predstojećim kvalifikacijama, kao i imati najbolju priliku da se kvalificira punu tim na 2020 Olimpijske igre Tokio.”

Sve 13 boksači će imati dvije mogućnosti za bušiti svoje kartu za Tokio. Prvi će se održati u Americi kvalifikacijskog turnira u Buenos Airesu, Argentina, Ožujak 26 - travanj 3. Boksači koji ne ispunjavaju uvjete u Argentini će imati jednu posljednju priliku na Svjetskom Qualifier u Parizu, Francuska, Svibanj 13-24.Kliknite ovdje za više informacija o tome kako boksači kvalificirati

boksači, kao i nekoliko trening partnera, će se vratiti u SAD OI i paraolimpijski Training Center u Colorado Springs, Krug. vel. 5 za svoj sljedeći trening kamp.

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USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team
51 kg: Virginia Fuchs, Houston, Teksas
52 kg: Anthony Herrera, Los Angeles, Kalif.
57 kg: Andrea Medina, San Diego, Kalif.
57 kg: Bruce Carrington, Brooklyn, NY.
60 kg: Rashida Ellis, Lynn, Misa.
63 kg: Keyshawn Davis, Norfolk, Će.
69 kg: Oshae Jones, Toledo, Ohio
69 kg: Delante Johnson, Klivlend, Ohio
75 kg: Naomi Graham, Fayetteville, N.C.
75 kg: Joseph Hicks, Grand Rapids, mene.
81 kg: Rahim Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nevada.
91 kg: Darius Fulghum, Houston, Teksas
91+ kg: Richard Torrez mlađi, Tulare, Calf.

USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team Alternates
51 kg: Christina Cruz, Dovraga Kuhinja, NY.
52 kg: Abraham Perez, Albuquerque, N.M.
57 kg: Lupe Gutierrez, Sacramento, Kalif.
57 kg: David Navarro, Los Angeles, Kalif.
60 kg: Amelia Moore, Aleksandrija, Će.
63 kg: Ernesto Mercado, Pomona, Kalif.
69 kg: Briana Che, Madison, Wisc.
69 kg: Freudis Rojas Jr., Dallas, Teksas
75 kg: Morelle McCane, Klivlend, Ohio
75 kg: Javier Martinez, Milwaukee, Wisc.
81 kg: Atif Oberlton, Filadelfija, Ćale.
91 kg: Jamar Talley, Camden, NJ.
91+ kg: Antonio Mireles, des Moines, Ajova

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2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Women’s Field Finalized

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Studeni 22, 2019)Following four qualifying tournaments that began in December 2018, the field of 40 elite female boxers who will compete next month at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, La. is final. Ukupno 117 elite female boxers competed throughout the year for the 40 available spots. Only ten will advance from the trials competition to the next stage of the selection process and the opportunity to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Here is a closer look at the field in the five weight classes.

Flyweight/112 lbs./51 kg

2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing champion Virginia Fuchs (Houston, Teksas) fell short of advancing to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games during the international qualification but has dominated the flyweight division ever since. Having won eight international medals since those trials, Fuchs could face her biggest competition from the young talent of Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Kalifornija). Garcia, a two-time World Champion in the junior and youth divisions, has been the one to watch for many years, and these trials could be her coming out party in the elite division. Međutim, Christina Cruz (Dovraga Kuhinja, NY), two-time Elite World Championship bronze medalist, will bring experience to her third U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing that will be tough for any boxer that she faces. Mariana Gonzalez (Sunnyvale, Kalifornija) stood atop the podium at the Western Elite Qualifier, while runner-up Jazzelle Bobadilla (Ewa Beach, Havaji) has international experience on her side that can help her to upset this division. Jasmine Hampton (Ann Arbor, Mičigen) was victorious at the Last Chance Qualifier to punch her ticket to Lake Charles, s Lina Vezzani (Brooklyn, NY) a Stephanie Chavez (Orange, Kalifornija) rounding out the flyweight division.


Featherweight/125 lbs./57 kg

Expected to be the most competitive weight class in the women’s field, the featherweight division has numerous boxers looking to advance to the next stage of the selection process. Five of the eight boxers have World Championship medals, with the last three boxers having impressive performances at their qualifiers. Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nevada) won a silver at the 2015 Svjetsko juniorsko prvenstvo, as well as a bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games in her first year in the elite division. Two-time Youth World Championships bronze medalists Isamary Aquino (Universal City, Teksas) leads the way in the medal count and will look to continue making a name for herself. Lupe Gutierrez(Sacramento, Kalifornija) a iyana Verduzco (Los Angeles, Kalifornija) won gold medals in their World Championship debuts, with Gutierrez winning at the 2015 Junior World Championships and Verduzco at the 2018 Youth World Championships. Mikiah Kreps(Nijagarini vodopadi, NY) won the bronze medal at this October’s Elite World Championships in her international debut, and will be using the confidence from that performance in Lake Charles. Andrea Medina (San Diego, Kalifornija) impressed many in Reno, defeating numerous World Championship medalists on her way to the title, dok Destiny Jasso(Dallas, Teksas) a Melanie Costa (Norton, Masačusets) survived a tough bracket out of the Eastern Elite Qualifier to advance to these trials.

Lightweight/132 lbs./60 kg

Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Masačusets) enters the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials with confidence on her side, after an impressive 2019 run that included bronze medals at the 2019 Pan American Games and World Championships. Amelia Moore (Aleksandrija, Virdžinija) a Stacia Suttles(Bronx, NY) both have World Championship experience, as well as winning international performances to be strong contenders to take the title and advance to the next stage of the qualification to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Ravven Brown (San Antonio, Teksas) recently made her international debut at the 2019 Elite World Championships and had a quick rise to success in her short boxing career. Kimberly Carlson (Chicago, Ilinois) aWhitney Gomez (Bend, Sati.) left the Western and Last Chance Qualifiers golden, dokJennifer Lopez (Jersey City, New Jersey) a Rebecca Maine (Pittsburg, Pa.) round out the field following their silver medal performances in Ohio and California.

Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg

Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio) made history this year with her gold medal at the 2019 Pan American Games and looks to be one of the favorites for the welterweight division. The comeback of a few boxers and the rise of some up and comers will make this another exiting weight class to watch. Two boxers who recently came back to the sport and looking to shake things up are Danyelle Wolf (San Diego, Kalifornija) a Mary Spencer (Boulder, Kolorado). Vuk, a three-time USA Boxing National Champion and two-time Continental Champion made her return to the ring in impressive fashion in Reno this year, while Spencer, who is a dual-citizen, represented Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games and won three World Championships under the Canadian flag, won the Eastern Qualifier to punch her ticket to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing. Sharahya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.) may be the youngest in the division at 20-years-old but has a great deal of experience and will use that against her elder opponents. Briana Che (Madison, Wisc.), Arika Skoog(Boston, Masačusets) a Jill Stafford (La Mesa, Kalifornija) all won silver medals in their respective qualifying competitions and could easily surprise many in Lake Charles, dok Liz Flores(Woodland Hills, Kalifornija) grabbed the last spot to compete after Morelle McCain decided to compete in the middleweight division following her qualifying in both weight classes.

Middleweight/165 lbs./75 kg

Since the departure of two-time Olympic Champion Claressa Shields to the professional ranks, Naomi Graham (Fayetteville, NC) has been the leader for Team USA in the middleweight division, winning multiple international medals including a silver at the 2019 Pan American Games and a bronze at the 2018 Svjetsko prvenstvo. 2017 Svjetski prvak mladih Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Kalifornija) put on a dominating performance at the recent Last Chance Qualifier, including two wins by RSC, and will be looking to continue her winning ways into Lake Charles, dok Morelle McCane (Klivlend, Ohio) had an impressive 2019, taking a bronze in her international debut earlier this year. Alexis Gomez(South San Francisco, Kalifornija) a Kendra Reeves (Twin Falls, Ajdaho) picked up titles at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to punch their tickets to Louisiana and will be looking to have another victorious tournament, dok Fallon Farrar (Colorado Springs, Kolorado),Melody Popravak (Brooklyn, NY) a Rachael Washington (Njujork, NY) took the silver medals at the three qualifying tournaments and will hope to improve their performances in Lake Charles.
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USA BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT ADRIAN TILLMAN IN U.S. ARMY

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Rujan 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), u kojoj kvalificirani sportaši imaju priliku trenirati fulltime za Olimpijadu.

“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 Tokijo, 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, Kalifornija, 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 a 2015), in addition to capturing a gold medal at the 2017 Eastern Elite Qualifier. His greatest accomplishment, međutim, 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, Rusija, to compete in the 2019 Elite Men’s World Championships, Rujan 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 Olimpijske igre.

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Atif Oberlton representing City of Brotherly Love all the way to the World Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Kolovoz 22, 2019) – There’s a new rising force on the international boxing scene and his name is Atif Oberlton, a light heavyweight from Philadelphia, who is on a mission to make a name for himself in boxing.

Oberlton will be competing at the Elite Men’s World Championships, Rujan 7-21, in Yekaterinburg, Rusija.

Lacking confidence is not an issue for the 21-year-old boxer who claims, “It’s very important for me to do well and win at the Worlds, because I know for a fact that, in my heart, I’m the best fighter in the world. Also, I’m new on the international scene, so it’s time for me to give a piece of what they’ve been missing.”

Oberlton started boxing at the age of nine, although he didn’t start competing until he was 14, because he was the only boy in his family, and his father wanted him to learn how to defend himself. Like so many of his teammates, he fell in love with boxing.

In the last five years, Oberlton has captured gold medals at the 2018 a 2016 Nacionalni Golden Gloves turnir, 2018 Eastern Elite Qualifier and 2014 National Junior Olympics. He also was a victor in the USA vs. Netherlands Dual.

“My greatest accomplishment so far is making Team USA and being where I’m at, because for years and years I was denied, and here I am today in the top spot where I belong. I’m a top-spot fighter, so I deserve it, and I put down top-notch work, too”

Overlton has taken advantage of training in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, where he has shown improvement from day one, honing his skills to become a complete boxer.

“Conditioning plays a big part in my improvement; also seeing different styles, and getting top work has elevated me,” he spoke about training as a Team USA member. “I always break new barriers on the road to greatness and this (The Worlds) is another one I’m looking to smash through.”

In addition to representing his country, Oberlton is a proud Philly fighter continuing the long, rich boxing tradition in the City of Brotherly Love, which has produced the likes ofBernard HopkinsMathew Saad MuhammadBennie BriscoeJoey GiardelloMike ROSSMAN,James ShulerEugene Hart and so many more great fighters over the years.

“My city is known for its great boxing history and I wear ‘The City of Philadelphia’ on my back,” Oberlton added. “In a few more years down the line, I see myself leading the next wave of Philly boxers. In fact, I feel like I am the wave, odmah, as we speak. Everyone’s watching me. I will do them all proud, from both the old and young generations.

“I haven’t been to Russia and I’m looking forward to going there. It’s always good to see the world. I always like to go back where I’m from and try to convince others to see the world, because it’s much bigger than our neighborhood.”

Oberlton is like a chameleon in the ring, constantly changing and adjusting to his opponent. “I consider my style like water,” he concluded. “It’s wavy because I adjust to win, and I can beat any style. I can outsmart anybody, fighting mind over matter. Boxing is 80-percent mental, 20-percent physical, and I have it all.

“My short-term goal is to win gold at The Worlds and everything else leading to the Olympics. And winning no less than gold at the Olympics. My long-term goal is to be the greatest fighter to ever walk the universe.”

Confidence is definitely not a problem for Atif Oberlton.

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Javier Martinez making Milwaukee proud on the way to World Championships in Russia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Krug. (Kolovoz 19, 2019) – Milwaukee isn’t known as one of the leading producers of world-class boxers, međutim, Team USA middleweight
Javier Martinez may be the rare exception.


Milwaukee isn’t really a great place for boxing,” Martinez agreed, “ali (trener) Izzy Acosta always had a great program that produced a lot of national champions. Nadajmo se, one day I can do what he’s done for my city. We do have a few good fighters coming out of my gym who are still on the rise. Look out for my boy, Luis Feliciano, a former USA National champion (the 26-year-old junior welterweight is 12-0 as a pro with eight wins by knockout).”

The most famous fighter to come out of Milwaukee is world kickboxing champion RickThe JetRufus. There have been a few Milwaukee boxers of note over the years, uključujući MyronPinkyMitchell, who became the first junior welterweight champion of the world in 1922, Robert “Caveman” Moha (1910-15), former national champion Tyrone “The ButterflyTrice, and Pan American Games bronze medalist and two-time national amateur champion, LeChaunce Shepard.

Martinez is currently training in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center for the World Championships, Rujan 7-21, in Yekaterinburg, Rusija.

It’s a good feeling and I plan on taking full advantage of this opportunity,” Martinez spoke about competing at the World Championships. “I love coming to Colorado; it’s like therapy for me, keeping me away from the distractions back home. I’m very excited to be going to Russia. I’m thankful to USA Boxing for all the opportunities I’ve had, and I hope to bring back a medal from Russia.

Martinez says he didn’t have a normal childhood, explaining that he looked up to the wrong people. His life changed for the better when his father introduced him to boxing and meeting Coach Acosta, who was recently honored by the USA Boxing Alumni Association for his contributions to amateur boxing as a boxer and coach for the past half-century.

I don’t know what I’d be doing today (if not for boxing),” noted Martinez, koji se okreće 24 kolovoza 24. “I just know that boxing was my way out of the ‘hood. Coach Izzy is a very loving person, and a great person to have around. He had a very good boxing career and it’s great to have a person like that in my corner.

Martinez, who is the No. 2 ranked middleweight in the U.S., captured a gold medal at the 2018 Elite National Championships and silver at the 2016 & 2017 Elite National Championships. He’s also brought home bronze from the 2013 National Junior Olympics and Feliks Stamm Tournament.

Self-described as an awkward southpaw who can give anybody problems, Martinez’ short-term goal is to be an Olympic gold medalist, long-term to be world champion.

Javier Martinez is making Milwaukee proud by punchinhis way to the top.

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Claressa Shields Is The BWAA’s 2018 Ženski borac godine

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By Joseph Santoliquito/BWAA President

In a pivotal year for women’s boxing that saw the sport reach more
people than ever before, two-time United States Olympic gold medal
winner Claressa Shields continued to soar, as she successfully defended her two world middleweight titles, then added three super middleweight belts before the end of a campaign that earned her the 2018 Christy
Martin Award, which is given to the Boxing Writers Association of
America’s Female Fighter of the Year.


I am thrilled and honored to receive the Fighter of the Year award from the Boxing Writers Association of America. It is a dream come true, and it furthers my goal to lift women’s boxing to new levels,” Shields said.


“U 2019 my goals are to become undisputed champion, to be ranked in the top 10 pound-for-pound list regardless of gender, and to continue
the march of women’s boxing toward equality with men.


The 23-year-old from Flint, Michigan becomes the second winner of the award, which was established in 2017. She will be honored at the
BWAA’s annual award dinner, which will take place in 2019 at a site and date to be determined.


In such a big year for women’s boxing, it wasn’t a surprise that there
were so many worthy nominees for this award, but in 2018, Claressa
Shields took things to a new level by becoming a two-division world
champion and successfully defending her titles at both 168 a 160
pounds in Showtime and HBO-televised bouts,” said Thomas Gerbasi,
chairman of the BWAA’s women’s boxing committee. “That’s impressive in its own right, but the fact that she’s done this all before her tenth pro
fight and under the glare of the spotlight that comes with being the face of the sport in the United States made her a unanimous choice for this
year’s Christy Martin Award.


Joining Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward and the late Emanuel Steward as
members of the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018, Shields began the year on a collision course with middleweight
champion Christina Hammer, but first she finished up her business at
168 pounds by successfully defending her IBF and WBC titles with a
shutout victory over Tori Nelson in January.

Next was Shieldsmiddleweight debut against Hanna Gabriels in June,
and what followed was a Fight of the Year candidate that saw Shields
rebound from the first knockdown of her career to win a clear-cut
decision and the IBF and WBA belts. Soon after, the news came that
Hammer had to withdraw from her November clash with Shields due to
injury, ali “T-Rex” didn’t slow down, as she defeated Hannah Rankin and Femke Hermans to successfully defend her middleweight titles while
adding the WBC crown to her trophy case.