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“The Homecoming” to be headlined by phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero on Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas

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KANSAS CITY, Kwangathi. (July 29, 2025) - Nineteen-year-old boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (9-0, 8 Kos) will make his hometown debut as a professional on September 6, headlining “The Homecoming” Pro-Am card, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas.“The Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Turner Boxing Academy, owned and operated by boxing legend John Brown, in Kansas City, Kansas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Kids Johnson County. “This will be a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Turner Boxing Academy,” explained Turner, who is Romero’s manager/head trainer. It’s a tough homecoming fight for Marco.”

The primary sponsor of this event is McCarthy Auto Group. “I’m elated to support the Turner Boxing Academy’s 20th anniversary event,” McCarthy Auto Group founder and owner John McCarthy amazwana. “This is clearly a reputable organization and non-profit. I’ve been impressed with Marco Romero and recognize how pivotal early support can be in shaping a career.”
Romero was a 23-time national amateur champion, highlighted by gold medal performances in the 2024 USA National Championships and National Golden Gloves Tournament, for which he was selected as the “Golden Boy” Award winner as the Most Outstanding Boxer.

He is matched against Javier Dario Aragon (7-1-1, 3 Kos), fighting out of Denver by way of Mexico, in the 8-round main event.

“Fighting at home means so much to me,” Romero said about fighting in Olathe. “It’s giving me that extra motivation and drive to work hard every single day in the gym. I’m ready to give my people from KC and Olathe a show.”
Romero, currently a promotional free agent, has needed only 17 rounds in his 9 iziqubu professional, registering 8 stoppages, including his last six fights in a row. He is set to compete as a middleweight for the first time after previously fighting at super middleweight, his sixth fight in 2025.

“Going down to middleweight has always been the plan,” Romero noted. “My dream is to be a multi-world champion in different weight classes. I’m excited to see how I feel going to middleweight and see how I feel after this fight. Our plan is to go even lower in weight to super welterweight.

“I’m ready and excited to fight 8-rounds. Our opposition will be tougher – we know that – so we are preparing for a hard fought 8-rounder or finish it earlier Either way we are coming Shark Style!"

Proud of his Mexican American heritage, Marco’s boxing idols are Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Julio Cesar Chavez futhi, kunjalo, his namesake, Marco Antonio Barrera. Romero’s ultimate goal is to bring world championship boxing back to Kansas, in order to give back to his community and inspire other young and upcoming boxers from Kansas City, not necessarily just in boxing, but any sport. His ultimate goal is to fill up Arrowhead Stadium one day, either fighting for a world title, or defending his world title belt.

In the 10-round co-featured event, Kliba (KS) wesibhakela John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 Kos) kuzothatha on Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), who is from Lexington, Kentucky.

The undercard will feature Kansas City’s (KS) popular Davidson brothers, Marcell Davidson (6-0, 4 Kos) Marcus Davidson (6-1, 5 Kos), both fighting as welterweights in separate 4-round fights. Marcell was a 2-time winner of The Ringside World Championships, kanye 2019 Gloves National Golden Tournament.

In another 4-rounder, Leawood (KS) Cruiserweight Ben Turla will make his pro debut in a 4-round match versus Randy “SPAWN” Martina (1-0, 1) from Fort Riley, Kansas Turla was a 3-time national amateur champion as an amateur, including top honors at the 2022 USA Boxing Elite Championships.
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Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Wed., July 30) and are reasonably priced — $75.00 (reserved rows 1-3) futhi $40.00 (general ukungena) — and available for purchase online at www.Eventbrite.com.

A USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur card, ukuqala at 7 p.m. CT, will precede the pro card.Doors open at 6 p.m. CT.
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About Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) is a non-profit youth boxing club operated by volunteers who are passionate about the sport and the positive impact it has on young people. The academy is based inside the Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, Kansas. It is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and practice the art of boxing.

TBA is committed to instilling discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic in our young athletes. We believe in the power of boxing to build character and resilience, and we are passionate about helping our students unlock their full potential both inside and outside the ring.

About McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group is a family-owned network of full-service automotive dealerships and repair centers, proudly headquartered in the Kansas City metro. With more than 30 years of deep-rooted local history, we’ve grown to operate 9 award-winning dealerships across Missouri and Kansas, kanye 4 well-established Collision centers.

As a company of over 700 employees, it offers a wide selection of new and used vehicles backed by transparent financing, fair pricing, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. McCarthy Auto Group remains dedicated to giving back awarding over 60 local scholarships annually and supporting numerous community partners, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, American Cancer Society, Kansas City Crime Commission, area high schools, animal shelters, and many more.

About Safe Kids Johnson County: Safe Kids Johnson County (KS) is led by the Johnson County Health Department, which provides a dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving its common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
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USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Team Concluded World Boxing Championship 2025 With Nine Medals

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Yoseline Perez (54kg), Alyssa Mendoza (57kg) Nab Gold Medals

USTI NAD LABEM, I-Czech Republic (June 15, 2025) -Team USA’s Elite High Performance roster picked up nine medals to close out the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem this past Saturday. Yoseline Perez (women’s 54 kg) and Alyssa Mendoza (women’s 57 kg) led the way for the USA with gold medals in their respective weight classes, marking the first international gold medals of 2025.

Perez got things started this morning for the Red, White and Blue, earning a 4-1 victory over England’s Charley Davidson. The Houston, Texas native has been notable this year with top two finishes in each of her international competitions in 2025. At the World Boxing Challenge 2025, Perez secured two unanimous decision victories in three appearances to close an incredible week in the Czech Republic. This gold medal marks the first of Perez’s Elite international career for USA Boxing.

Mendoza secured her first medal of the calendar year while in Usti Nad Labem, and she did so in a dominant fashion. She earned two unanimous decisions and one 4-1 split decision victory in her three bouts on the week. One of her unanimous decisions came in Saturday’s championship bout over Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai, a Paris 2024 Olympian.

Three other Team USA boxers also competed on Saturday, June 14, each of whom claimed silver medals at the 2025 World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem. Marie Angelis Rosendo (women’s 70 kg) and Malachi Georges (men’s 90 kg) earned the first international medals of their careers. Kelvin Watts (men’s 90+ kg) secured his first silver medal of 2025, marking his second career international medal.

The Stars and Stripes’ nine medals conclude the 2025 World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, and the team will now travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, for the second World Boxing Cup of 2025. Team USA will be represented by 12 punjab, six male and six female, at the World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025. The event will take place from June 30 to July 7.

USA Boxing is led by head coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and assisted by National Resident Coach Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), Nicole Burleson (Bethany, Okla.), and Eric Zimmerman (Alexandria, Va.).

Team USA was represented by 12 boxers at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025. For all tournament news, Imiphumela, and additional event information at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, Team USA fans can visit the USA Boxing event page, linkedLAPHA.

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Four Boxers Advance to Gold Medal Matches on Day Three of World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem

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Four Team USA Boxers Close Friday With Bronze Medals

USTI NAD LABEM, I-Czech Republic (June 13, 2025) -Team USA tied a bow on day three of the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 with four boxers earning bronze medals and four more athletes advancing to the gold medal rounds. Yoseline Perez (women’s 54 kg), Alyssa Mendoza (women’s 57 kg), Malachi Georges (men’s 90 kg) and Kelvin Watts (men’s 90+ kg) stamped won on Friday. Looking ahead to Saturday’s finals action, Team USA will see five boxers contesting for gold medals at the World Boxing Challenge.

Rene Camacho (men’s 65 kg), Robby Gonzales (men’s 80 kg), Jajaira Gonzalez (women’s 60 kg) and Morelle McCane (women’s 65 kg) concluded their respective weeks with bronze medals on Friday. McCane’s latest bronze marks her second internationally this year, following her outing at the World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025. Camacho finished his impressive week with his first Elite international medal after two wins in three appearances. Gonzalez secured her medal in her first international competition of 2025, while Gonzales finished the week with a 1-1 record for his first podium placement of the year.

Mendoza nabbed a 4-1 statement victory over Brazil’s Jucielen Romeo, avenging her loss to the Brazilian at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In addition to her latest victory, the Caldwell, Idaho, native also defeated Hungary’s Vladislava Kukhta on Thursday. Following Saturday’s performance, Mendoza has guaranteed herself at least a silver medal. She will now take on Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai on Saturday in bout four.

"Ngizizwa enkulu,” Mendoza stated. “It was definitely a really tough bout, someone that I’ve shared the ring with before [ngubani] always a tough competitor but we were able to pull off the victory today. I’m feeling good and we’re going into the silver and gold match tomorrow.”

Perez advances to the gold medal match in the women’s 54-kg division after garnering her second 5-0 decision of the week, this time against Hungary’s Hanna Lakotar. She will now compete in her second gold medal bout of the year and is riding a wave of confidence heading into her final matchup of the week. She will square off against England’s Charley Davidson in bout three.

Among the Team USA men’s contenders, Georges continued his remarkable week with a 4 1 win over Moldova’s Andrei Zaplitnii on Friday. In his two bouts, Georges has consistently dominated from the opening bell and enforced his powerful game on his foes. He will take on Brazil’s Isaias Filho in bout 18.

“I feel good,” said Georges. “I’m making it deep in this tournament. I’m here for the gold. Kusasa, I’ve got a guy, rematch, he thinks he’s better than me, but he just caught me at a time when I wasn’t where I need to be mentally. But I’m going to show him tomorrow. We’re on to the next one, getting that gold.”

Watts opened his tournament on Friday against Mexico’s Alejandro Cruz and imposed his size and power from the beginning of the bout. The super heavyweight has been hard at work this year and is guaranteed at least a silver medal at the World Boxing Challenge. Watts is focused on closing his week strong against Italy’s Diego Lenzi, a Paris 2024 Olympian, in bout 19.

In addition to the four Team USA winners from Friday, Marie-Angelis Rosendo will make her tournament debut on Saturday in the women’s 70-kg weight class against Brazil’s Barbara dos Santos in bout seven. Rosendo is making her Elite international debut for the USA and is intent on showing out on the world’s stage.

Saturday’s lone session at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will get underway at approximately 10 a.m. KANYE, with only one ring hosting all bouts. Each round of the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will be broadcast live on the Czech Boxing Association’s YouTube channel. To watch all the action throughout the tournament, qhafazaLAPHA.

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Team USA Competition Schedule | Saturday, June 14:

W54 kg: Yoseline Perez, Houston, Texas/USA vs. Charley Davidson, ENG | Bout 3

W57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/USA vs. Michidmaa Erdenedalai, MNG | Bout 4

W70 kg: Marie-Angelis Rosendo, Deland, Fla./USA vs. Barbara dos Santos, BRA | Bout 7

M90 kg: Malachi Georges, Teaneck, N.J./USA vs. Isaias Filho, BRA | Bout 18

M90+ kg: Kelvin Watts, Chesapeake, Va./USA vs. Diego Lenzi, ITA | Bout 19

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Team USA Sends Seven Boxers to the Medal Rounds Thursday at World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025

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USTI NAD LABEM, I-Czech Republic (June 12, 2025) -Team USA dominated day two of the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025, securing seven wins and seven medals on Thursday. Two Team USA competitors secured their first international medals, while four key veterans secured their first international wins of 2025 during Thursday’s action.

Rene Camacho (men’s 65 kg) and Malachi Georges were standouts during Thursday’s competition. Both boxers earned unanimous decisions in the quarterfinals, securing their spots in the medal round and their first international medals along the way. Camacho secured his second victory in the event after taking down Brazil’s Carlos Patrique Souza. The Houston, Texas, native will now look to secure a berth in the gold medal round but will need to defeat Japan’s Shion Nishiyama to do so. Georges’ impressive win over Hungary’s Levente Kiss marked his first international victory, setting up a bout against Moldova’s Andrei Zaplitnii on Friday.

As for the Stars and Stripes’ veterans, Yoseline Perez (women’s 54 kg) earned Team USA’s first win of the day, a 5-0 unanimous decision over Mexico’s Ariadna Jeanette Gil. Perez will now compete in the medal round for the second consecutive tournament, this time against Hungary’s Hanna Lakotar. Ukwengeza, Rahim Gonzales shined bright against Austria’s Lucky Aimufua and earned a 5-0 win of his own.

Team USA’s three returning Olympians then took the ring and dominated their respective opponents on day two. Alyssa Mendoza (women’s 57 kg) and Jajaira Gonzalez (women’s 60 kg) each earned unanimous decision victories over Hungary’s Vladislava Kukhta and Italy’s Rebeca Nicoli, ngokulandelana. Morelle McCane (women’s 65 kg) nabbed a 4-1 win over Switzerland’s Anna Julia Jenni.

Mendoza will now have a massive showdown with Brazil’s Jucielen Romeu on Friday to decide one half of the gold medal bout. Mendoza and Romeu have a recent history, as Mendoza will seek revenge after Romeu defeated the Caldwell, Idaho, native in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Gonzalez will look for her third win of the tournament and will square off against Brazil’s Rebecca Santos on Friday. McCane will take on Hungary’s Luca Hamori during Friday’s slate.

Kelvin Watts (men’s 90+ kg) will make his tournament debut on Friday against Mexico’s Alejandro Cruz. Watts is coming off a bronze medal at the World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025.

Friday’s sessions at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will get underway at approximately 8 a.m. KANYE. Each round of the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will be broadcast live on the Czech Boxing Association’s YouTube channel. To watch all the action throughout the tournament, qhafazaLAPHA.

For all tournament updates, brackets, and additional event information for the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, Team USA fans can visit the USA Boxing event page, linkedLAPHA.

Team USA Competition Schedule | Friday, June 13:

Ring 1:

W54 kg: Yoseline Perez, Houston, Texas/USA vs. Hanna Lakotar, HUN | Bout 5

W57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/USA vs. Jucielen Romeu, BRA | Bout 8

W60 kg: Jajaira Gonzalez, Glendora, Calif./USA vs. Rebecca Santos, BRA | Bout 10

W65 kg: Morelle McCane, Cleveland, Ohio/USA vs. Luca Hamori, HUN | Bout 12

M80 kg: Robby “Rahim” Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA vs. Pylyp Akhilov, HUN | Bout 17

Ring 2:

M65 kg: Rene Camacho, Houston, Texas/USA vs. Shion Nishiyama, JPN | Bout 8

M90 kg: Malachi Georges, Teaneck, N.J./USA vs. Andrei Zaplitnii, MDA | Bout 16

M90+ kg: Kelvin Watts, Chesapeake, Va./USA vs. Alejandro Cruz, MEX | Bout 17

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Rene Camacho, Jajaira Gonzalez Capture Wins on Day One of World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025

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Camacho, Gonzalez each earn 3-2 victories on tournament’s opening day
USTI NAD LABEM, I-Czech Republic (June 11, 2025) - Jajaira Gonzalez (Women’s 60 kg) and Rene Camacho (Men’s 65 kg) each captured 3-2 wins in their tournament debuts Wednesday at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025.

The pair were the lone Team USA athletes in competition on day one of the tournament, and following their victories, they now advance to the quarterfinal rounds of their respective brackets.

Gonzalez (Glendora, Calif.) closed out her 2025 international debut in style with a 3-2 victory over Croatia’s Sara Beram. Following the victory, Gonzalez will take on Italy’s Rebecca Nicoli in the quarterfinals of the women’s 60kg division. A second win at the tournament for the Glendora, Calif., native will guarantee her a medal at the event; Nokho, she remains persistent in capturing the gold medal in her 2025 international debut tournament.

“First time fighting international since the Games,” said Gonzalez after her victory. “I felt a little rusty, but of course, it’s the first day. Back at it again tomorrow, and it’s going to be better tomorrow.”

Camacho (Houston, Texas) entered the ring with confidence for his Team USA international debut. After listening to the opening bell and stepping out to throw the first punch of the bout, Camacho closed the door on any questions about whether or not he was ready for the international stage. Camacho shined under the lights and ultimately secured a 3-2 win over Hungary’s Milan Petriman.

“Feeling good, feeling good. I got the dub,” said Camacho of his win over Hungary on the opening day of the tournament. “We’re taking it all the way to the gold. We’re not going for anything less. Win, win, win and win again!"

Thursday’s competition will feature nine boxers from the United States, beginning with Orlando Zamora (Turlock, Calif. | 55kg) in Ring B, bout five, against Brazil’s Michael Douglas Trindade, a Paris 2024 Olympian.

Thomas Covington (Detroit, me. | 60kg) will make his international debut in Ring B, bout eight, against Brazil’s Luiz Gabriel Oliveira, another Paris 2024 Olympian, who fell to the USA’s Jahmal Harvey last summer in Paris.

Camacho will return to action for his quarterfinal appearance in the 65kg division against Brazil’s Carlos Patrique Souza in Ring B, ekupheleni 13.

Malachi Georges (Teaneck, N.J. | 90kg) will close out Ring B for the USA in bout 27 against Hungary’s Levente Kiss.

Yoseline Perez (Houston, Texas | 54 kg) will kick off Thursday’s USA women’s competition in Ring A bout 10 against Mexico’s Ariadna Jeanette Gil.

Alyssa Mendoza will then step between the ropes in Ring A, ekupheleni 16, against Hungary’s Vladislava Kukhta in the women’s 57kg division.

Gonzalez will return to action for her quarterfinal bout in Ring A, ekupheleni 20, against her Italian foe. Morelle McCane will then make her tournament debut and close out the action for the USA women in Ring A, ekupheleni 23, against Switzerland’s Anna Julia Jenni.

In the final bout of the day for Team USA is Robby “Rahim” Gonzales, who will square off against Austria’s Lucky Aimufua in Ring A, ekupheleni 28. Gonzales will aim to open his tournament contention with a bang in the 80kg division and will need three wins to earn a gold medal.

Thursday’s sessions at the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will get underway at approximately 7 a.m. KANYE. Each round of the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025 will be broadcast live on the Czech Boxing Association’s YouTube channel. To watch all the action throughout the tournament, qhafaza LAPHA.

For all tournament updates, brackets, and any additional event information for the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, Team USA fans can head to the USA Boxing event page, linked LAPHA.

Team USA Competition Schedule | Thursday, June 12:Ring 1:W54 kg: Yoseline Perez, Houston, Texas/USA vs. Ariadna Jeanette Gil, MEX | Bout 10W57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/USA vs. Vladislava Kukhta, HUN | Bout 16W60 kg: Jajaira Gonzalez, Glendora, Calif./USA vs. Rebecca Nicoli, ITA | Bout 20W65 kg: Morelle McCane, Cleveland, Ohio/USA vs. Anna Julia Jenni, SUI | Bout 23M80 kg: Robby “Rahim” Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA vs. Lucky Aimufua, HUN | Bout 28

Ring 2:M55 kg: Orlando Zamora, Turlock, Calif./USA vs. Michael Douglas Trindade, BRA | Bout 5M60 kg: Thomas Covington, Detroit, Mich./USA vs. Luiz Gabriel Oliveira, BRA | Bout 8M65 kg: Rene Camacho, Houston, Texas/USA vs. Carlos Patrique Souza, BRA | Bout 13M90 kg: Malachi Georges, Teaneck, N.J./USA vs. Levente Kiss, HUN | Bout 27

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Team USA Learns Its Path To Gold For U19 World Championships

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PUEBLO, Lap. (October 26, 2024) — Team USA will have twelve boxers competing at the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships. These twelve boxers learned their paths to gold, including their first-round opponents during Friday tournament draw.

The 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships boxing tournament has 20 weight divisions, 10 men’s and 10 women’s. Competition in Pueblo, Lap. will begin on Saturday, October 26 before concluding on Saturday, November 2, at the Pueblo Convention Center.

Getting it all started for Team USA is Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz (La Cruces, N.M.) futhi Shamiracle Hardaway (Lagrange, Ga.). Olayo-Munoz will box Chanchal Chaudary out of India in the 48 kg weight class tomorrow afternoon around 5:30 KANYE. Hardaway will match up with Penelope Grochau from Germany in the 60 kg weight class.

Hardaway was on the Youth High-Performance Team last year and earned bronze at the 2023 International Invitational in Germany. If both boxers win their opening bouts, they will advance to the medal round.

Sunday, October 27, Team USA will see their first male boxer in Emmanuel Chance (East Orange, N.J.) Chance is boxing in the 55 kg weight class and received a bye and will get the winner of Juan Jin from South Korea and Kelvy da Trindade from Brazil. Chance won silver at the 2023 Youth International Invitational in Germany.

Also competing Sunday is Laila Zakirova (Staten Island, N.Y.). Zakirova is boxing in the 51 kg weight class and is boxing Xian Baguhin out of the Philippines.

Team USA will see six boxers make their 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships debuts.

Lorenzo Patricio (Waianae, Hawaii) will represent Team USA in the 50 kg weight class and received a first-round bye and will box the winner of Seiya Nakayam out of Japan and Beau Piggott out of Australia.

Violet Lopez (Milwaukee, Wis.) also, with a first-round bye and will box Caitlyn Wise out of England in the 54 kg weight class.

In the 70 kg weight class Malachi Ross (Grandview, Mo.) earned a bye and is going up against the winner of Festim Nimani from Germany and Sumit Sumit from India.

For Team USA in the 75 kg weight class, Joseph Awinongya (Jouliet, Ill.) will go up against Connor Anerson from Australia.

Elijah Lugo (Marietta, Ga.) will represent the USA in the 80 kg weight class and will go head-to-head with Cristian Sarsilli out of Italy.

In the heavyweight class of 90 kg, Rishon Sims (Harrisburg, Pa.) will go up against Eris Andi Lushtaku out of Germany. Sims was on the Youth High-Performance Team last year and won gold at the 2023 International Invitational in Germany.

Mesiah Nimo (Dallas, Texas) is the lone boxer going on Tuesday, October 29, and he will box in the 65-kg weight class and was given a bye and will box the victor of Simon Stojka from Czech Republic and Assylkhan Kosherbay from Kazakhstan.

Nevaeh Williams received a bye and will go head-to-head with the winner of Aaliyah Hoppema from the Netherlands or Renee Doole out of New Zealand. Due to the bye Williams is already in the medal round and will receive at least a bronze medal.

Ticket pricing for the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships begins at $10 for a single-day pass or $50 for an all-week pass. Fans can also purchase tickets exclusively for Saturday’s finals at the price of $25.

USA Boxing will be led by National Development coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Assisting Wigle will be three assistant coaches in Danilo Garcia (Oakland, Calif.), Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.), and Blanca Gutierrez (Pacifica, Calif.).

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Providence police officer Kyana Williams captured a bronze medal at prestigious National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions

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Providence (May 28, 2024) –Providence police officer Kyana “Special Kay” Williams, a 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, captured a bronze medal in the welterweight (146-iphawundi) division at the recent National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions hosted by the City of Detroit.

The National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions features a Who’s Who of amateur boxing in the United States. Virtually every great U.S. boxer since 1928 has competed in this prestigious competition.

Williams shutout Zamyla Thurman-Houston in the opening round by way of a unanimous decision, 5-0, and she was edged in the semifinals round, 3-2, by Brianna Gulia, the eventual runner-up.

“I proved that I’m one of the best in the country,” an ecstatic Williams said about her performance. “I’m really excited about it.”

Williams, a resident of Providence, is coached by David Keefe and Joshua Lemar at Bishop’s Boxing in Bridgewater and Veloz Boxing in Providence.

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TEAM WILLIAMS (R-L) – Joshua Lemar, Kyana Williams and Dave Keefe

“She came out of nowhere,” coach Keefe explained. “Three years ago, I was training fighters and Kyana was in the gym. I told her that when she was ready to contact me, I’d train her. We started together four months ago and look at what she’s done. She could turn pro right now, but I’d like to keep working on a few more things before she does.”

Williams had several obstacles to overcome to get where she’s at in life as well as boxing. When Keefe first saw her, Kyana wasn’t ready to commit to boxing, largely because of her new career as a police officer. Namuhla, she is in her eighth year as a member of the Providence Police Department, patrolling the North End of the city. She recently made the Detective list, and she expects to be promoted very soon.

Because her work schedule is between 6:45 a.m. KANYE futhi 2:45 p.m. KANYE, she is able to juggle her vocation and boxing. Her typical day starts at 5 a.m. for strength-and-conditioning training, followed by a morning run, and she does her boxing workouts at night.

“I’m an early riser,” she admitted, “so I don’t have any trouble (managing her time). I do have a job to do, rules are rules and laws are laws, and I try to make people’s days easier when I go on call. In the ring, noma, I give my opponents a hard time.”

Williams started in combat sports as a kickboxer when she was 13, competed for the first time when she was 15, and she first started boxing in 2013. She took seven years off from boxing, although she always popped into the gym like she did when she met Keefe.

“I was policing, but you can’t play boxing,” she admitted. “I wasn’t all in (boxing). It was like riding a bike. I’ve learned a few things that have helped me in boxing. I have to be calm doing police work like I do in the ring. The level of confidence I have as a police officer helps me in the ring, too.

There were a couple of other issues. In 2015, she and her father were both shot during a home invasion. Williams was shot below the hip, her father in the toe. Doctors chose not to take out the bullet because of potential nerve damage and/or infection, believing exercising would safely move the bullet away from nerve damage. “If I ran six miles,” she noted, “my leg would go numb. I needed to build strength in my left and, as long as I do yoga and stretch, I’m good now.”

During her respite from boxing, Williams added weight and when she was ready to commit to boxing, she needed to lose weight and lost 65 amakhilogremu.

“When I saw Dave,” the 27-year-old Williams added, “ I knew I had to get back in shape before I contacted him about training me. It was the best decision I ever made.”

One other pertinent question is if she will remain boxing as an amateur or turn pro.

“I’m happy being part of USA Boxing,” she concluded, “but I’ll listen if the right deal is offered. I did open a lot of eyes at The National Golden Gloves.”

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Emilio Garcia one win away from Qualifying to Compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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BANGKOK, Thailand (May 29, 2024) — Emilio Garcia (Laredo Texas) is just one win away from qualifying to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Garcia defeated Joseph Commey out of Ghana in dominating fashion. Garcia won each of the judges’ votes in all three rounds including two 10-8 scores in the third round.

Garcia is now just one win away from achieving his lifelong dream and qualifying to the Olympic Games. Only one boxer stands in his way and that will be the winner of Abdallah Abou- Arab from Denmark and Oier Ibarreche from Spain.“We are on to the qualification round and make sure you tune in,” Garcia stated after his victory on Wednesday. “I feel good and look forward to Friday.”

Kusasa, May 30, is the first day of the livestream and it can be watched lapha.

Team USA heavyweight, Jamar Talley (Camden, N.J.) will get things started tomorrow as he will face Leclerc Nogaus from Haiti. Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) will make her second appearance and will go against Olga -Pavlina Papadatou out of Greece. Okokugcina, Roscoe Hill (Spring, Texas) will make him Olympic qualifier debut against Yuberjen Martinez from Spain.

Team USA is represented by eight boxers in Italy who hope to punch their ticket to this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The team is being guided by USA Boxing Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with National Resident Coach Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as National Development Coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with assistant coaches Adonis Frazier (Minneapolis, From.) futhi Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas).

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Mayelana ne-USA Boxing: The mission of USA Boxing shall be 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. Ukwengeza, I-USA Boxing izama ukufundisa bonke ababambiqhaza umlingiswa, ukuzethemba nokugxila abakudingayo ukuze babe ompetha abanamandla nabahlukahlukene, kokubili futhi aphume ring. USA Boxing is one team, Isizwe Esinye, Ukuya ngegolide!
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Robby Gonzales secured Team USA’s second win in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Thailand (May 25, 2024) — Robby Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) secured Team USA second win with a unanimous decision victory over Ahmed Badrani out of Morocco on the second day of boxing in Bangkok, Thailand.

Gonzales dominated the whole bout as he won the first two rounds 4-1 and then won the last round 5-0 leading to a unanimous decision victory over the boxer out of Morocco.

The 2021 World Champion gold medalist will now fight on Monday against the winner of Weerapon Jongjoho out of Thailand and Vladimir Mironchikov from Serbia.

“Got the first one out the way and I got four more to go,” a determined Robby Gonzales stated after his debut at the 2024 World Qualification Tournament.

Team USA is represented by eight boxers in Italy who hope to punch their ticket to this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The team is being guided by USA Boxing Head CoachBilly Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with National Resident CoachTimothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as National Development CoachChad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with assistant coachesAdonis Frazier (Minneapolis, From.) futhiChristine Lopez(Rowlett, Texas).

Day 2 Ezenye

80 kg: Robby Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, dec. over Ahmed Badrani, MAR, 5-0

Day 3 Schedule

63.5 kg: Emilio Garcia, Laredo, Texas/USA, vs. Ismail Umar FIN

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Mayelana ne-USA Boxing: The mission of USA Boxing shall be 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. Ukwengeza, I-USA Boxing izama ukufundisa bonke ababambiqhaza umlingiswa, ukuzethemba nokugxila abakudingayo ukuze babe ompetha abanamandla nabahlukahlukene, kokubili futhi aphume ring. USA Boxing isone team, Isizwe Esinye, Ukuya ngegolide!

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Alyssa Mendoza gets Team USA’s first win

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In Bangkok at final Olympic Boxing Qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand – May 25, 2024 —  Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) picked up Team USA first win with a unanimous decision victory over Bolortuul Tumurkhuyag out of Mongolia in day one of boxing in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mendoza, who won three medals in 2023, is looking for a similar result in Bangkok. In her first round she took the judges’ scorecards 3-2 but Tumurkhuyag grabbed the second round, and the scores were all tied up going into the third and final round.

The Idaho native came out hot in the third round and took all five judges’ scorecards and won on a unanimous decision. Alyssa needs three more wins to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“Got the first day and win out the way. It was a tougher fight than I expected, but I am moving on and will make those adjustments and get better every day,” stated Mendoza after her first win in Bangkok.

Mendoza will now wait until May 30 for her next fight. She will go head-to-head against Olga-Pavlina Papadatou out of Greece. Mendoza is looking to make history in this tournament and be the first boxer out of Idaho to qualify for the Olympics.

Team USA is represented by seven boxers in Thailand who hope to punch their ticket to this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The team is being guided by USA Boxing Head CoachBilly Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with National Resident CoachTimothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as National Development CoachChad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.), along with assistant coachesAdonis Frazier (Minneapolis, From.) futhiChristine Lopez(Rowlett, Texas).

Day 1 Ezenye

57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/USA, dec. over Bolortuul Tumurkhuyag, MGL, 5-0

Day 2 Schedule

80 kg: Robby Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, vs. Ahmed Badrani, MAR

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Mayelana ne-USA Boxing:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be 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. Ukwengeza, I-USA Boxing izama ukufundisa bonke ababambiqhaza umlingiswa, ukuzethemba nokugxila abakudingayo ukuze babe ompetha abanamandla nabahlukahlukene, kokubili futhi aphume ring. USA Boxing isone team, Isizwe Esinye, Ukuya ngegolide!