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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 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, zur zeit, he’s training hard to qualify to compete in the Olympics by placing among the top three finishers at the America’s Qualification Tournament, 26. März - April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentinien. There will also be another “Last Chance” opportunity, wenn benötigt, at the World Qualifier, Mai 13-14, in Paris, 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 in der ersten Runde, 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) Schule. 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, obwohl, was priceless, possibly career changing in terms of preparing for the Olympics.

“Not only was it my first international tournament," er bemerkte, “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, essen, sleep, 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, obwohl, if he makes it to Tokyo as part of Team USA for the 2020 Olympiade.

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

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 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.”

Zur Zeit, obwohl, Herrera is preparing with his teammates at the United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the America’s Qualification Tournament, 26. März - April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentinien.

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, Mai 13-14, in Paris, 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," er bemerkte. “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, einschließlich, zum Beispiel, the footwork and head movement ofJulio Cesar Chavez Sr., undMike 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 Der olympische Goldmedaillengewinner „Merciless“ Ray Mercer blickt auf seine olympischen Erfahrungen zurück

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 11, 2020) - Zweiunddreißig Jahre, nachdem er eine olympische Goldmedaille gewonnen hatte, "Gnadenloser" Ray Mercer erinnert sich gern an seine olympischen Erfahrungen wie im letzten Monat. Mercer, Wer ist der einzige amerikanische Schwergewichts-Champion, der alle seine olympischen Gegner ausschaltet, wurde später Weltmeister im Schwergewicht als Profi für unser "Schwergewichts-Doppel".

Für Mercer, Alles begann in Deutschland, wo seine USA. Armeeeinheit wurde gegründet. Bietet die Möglichkeit, eine 30-tägige Feldübung zu vermeiden, Mercer nahm ein Angebot an, als Sparringspartner für den Schwergewichts-Boxchampion der Post zu fungieren. Obwohl ich noch nie zuvor ein Paar Handschuhe angezogen habe, Mercer lernte schnell und war von Natur aus stark, und er entwickelte sich schnell in die 1985 U.S.. Armee- und Inter-Service-Schwergewichts-Champion.

Das Weltklasse-Athletenprogramm (WCAP), in denen qualifizierte Athleten die Möglichkeit haben, Vollzeit für die Olympischen Spiele zu trainieren, gab es damals noch nicht, noch die olympischen Qualifikationsregeln von heute. Mercer besiegte den zukünftigen Weltmeister im SchwergewichtTommy Morrison in der Eröffnungsrunde der 1988 Olympische Prüfungen und eine weitere zukünftige Welt-Schwergewichts-Titelliste, Michael Bentt (5-0) im Meisterschaftsfinale. Bei der 1988 USA Olympic Box-offs bei berühmten Caesars Pala

was in Las Vegas, Mercer gewann eine getrennte Entscheidung (3-2) über Bentt, Aber Mercer hatte sich bereits als US-Amerikaner für die Olympischen Spiele qualifiziert. Champion der Streitkräfte.

„Als ich in der Armee war, Ich musste im Service gewinnen, Dinge pflegen, und gehe zum nächsten Schritt,Mercer erinnerte sich. „Ich musste auf dem Weg zu den Olympischen Spielen einige gute Kämpfer schlagen, und ich war in der besten Form meines Lebens. Die Amateure hatten mehr Disziplin als die Profis. Das letzte Jahr vor den Olympischen Spielen, Ich habe meine Heimeinheit verlassen, viel gereist, um zu kämpfen, und blieb im Haus meines Trainers, anstatt in der Kaserne zu leben.

Mercer schrieb Geschichte im 1988 Olympische Spiele in Seoul, Südkorea, als er der einzige olympische Schwergewichts-Champion aus den USA wurde und bleibt, der alle vier seiner Gegner besiegte:  Rudolf Gavenciak (Tschechoslowakei - RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italien - KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Niederlande - RSC2) undGuter Hyun-Mann (Südkoreaner - KO1).

„Ich wusste, dass ich den Südkoreaner im Finale ausschalten musste,Gab Mercer zu. „Ich wollte nur tun, was ich konnte, um Olympiasieger zu werden. Ich glaube nicht, dass ich einen Stoß benutzt habe.

„Der Gewinn der olympischen Goldmedaille führte für mich zu einigen großen Veränderungen. Ich wurde eine Berühmtheit, ein bekannter Name, und es erlaubte mir, als Profi Geld zu verdienen. Das Beste, was mir je passiert ist, war der Gewinn der olympischen Goldmedaille, noch mehr als den Weltmeistertitel als Profi zu gewinnen. Nichts im Vergleich dazu, olympischer Goldmedaillengewinner zu werden. Ich habe meinen Traum erfüllt. Ich hatte nie davon geträumt, Profi zu werden, bis nachdem ich die Goldmedaille gewonnen habe.

„Es war wirklich wichtig, diese Goldmedaille zu gewinnen. Ich habe mit meinem Herzen gekämpft; es war kein Geld beteiligt, in dieser Nacht so hart gefeiert (nach dem Gewinn der Goldmedaille) dass ich meine Medaille für ein paar Stunden verloren habe. Mein Traum war wahr geworden, Meine Hände zitterten, und ich habe meine Medaille verloren. Was für eine Nacht!"

Mercer bietet Mitgliedern der 2020 USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team ein Tipp, "Kämpf weiter, Folge deinem Traum und mache den letzten Schritt. “

Mercer, der in Jacksonville geboren wurde, Florida, gab sein mit Spannung erwartetes Pro-Debüt in 1989, EinstellungJesse McGhee in der dritten Runde ihres Kampfes in Atlantic City. "Gnadenlos" gewann seinen ersten 18 Profi Kämpfe, einschließlich einer neunten Runde Knockout vonFrancisco Damiani, gefolgt von einer erfolgreichen Verteidigung gegen Morrison, wer wurde in der fünften Runde gestoppt.

Während seiner 19-jährigen Profikarriere, Mercer hat a 36-7-1 (26 KOs) Rekord, vier Weltmeister in Damiani besiegen, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon undOssie Ocasio.  Fünf seiner acht Karriereverluste gingen an Weltmeister: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield undShannon Briggs. 

„Ray repräsentiert alles, was USA Boxing stolz macht,", SagteChris Cugliari, Direktor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. „Als Veteran der Armee, Olympiasieger, und Schwergewichts-Weltmeister, Er hat Exzellenz und Professionalität bewiesen, die das Beste widerspiegeln, was USA Boxing zu bieten hat. “

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Erstellt, um lebenslang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni Association veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des jährlichen Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

Mercers herausragende Amateur-Boxkarriere beinhaltete auch ein klassisches Match gegen den großen kubanischen und dreimaligen olympischen Goldmedaillengewinner, Felix Savon, bei USA vs.. Kuba Doppelspiel, in dem Mercer Savon zweimal taumelte, der überlebte, ohne zusätzlichen Schaden zu erleiden, nur weil der kubanische Schiedsrichter eine fragwürdige Intervention machte, die seinem Landsmann Zeit gab, sich zu erholen, und umstritten war 2-1 Sieg.

„Und er hat mir ohne Grund acht Punkte gegeben,Mercer fügte hinzu. „Ich habe diesen Kerl geschlagen und er weiß es. Wir sind immer noch in Kontakt, obwohl er kein Englisch spricht. Er lässt einen Freund übersetzen und wir sind auf Facebook in Kontakt. Wir mögen uns."

Heute, Mercer gründet zu Hause in North Carolina eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Dazu gehören kostenlose Boxkliniken, aber doch, wichtiger, Gib der Gemeinschaft etwas zurück und unterrichte Jugendliche, vor allem diejenigen, die gemobbt werden, die Fähigkeiten, die sie benötigen, um in die reale Welt zu gelangen.

Ray Mercer hat als olympischer Goldmedaillengewinner und Weltmeister im Schwergewicht als Profi zweimal den Zenit im Boxen erreicht. Nicht allzu schäbig für jemanden, der nie wirklich boxen wollte.

„Boxen hat mir das Leben gerettet,Mercer schloss. "Ich kann mir mein Leben ohne Boxen nicht vorstellen, es wäre sicherlich nicht dasselbe.

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USA Boxen Federgewicht Andrea Medina nähert sich 2020 Olympiaplatz in Tokio

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 10, 2020) - Zweiter Platz in Folge bei großen Turnieren, USA Boxen FedergewichtAndrea Medina ist innerhalb eines Turniers der Vertretung ihres Landes bei den Olympischen Spielen in Tokio 2020.

Im Dezember, Die 20-jährige Medina verlor eine getrennte Entscheidung anLupe gutierrez am 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsversuche für das Boxen, und 4-1 bisIulia Tsyplakova (Ukraine) letzten Monat beim Strandja-Turnier in Bulgarien. Das Chula Vista, Der kalifornische Boxer wurde kürzlich zu den Olympischen Spielen von USA Boxing in Tokio ernannt 2020 Box-Qualifikationsteam.

„Der zweite Platz bei den Prüfungen hat mich nur noch eifriger gemacht, diesen olympischen Qualifikationsplatz zu erreichen,Sagte Medina. „Ich wollte USA Boxing nur zeigen, dass ich derjenige war, bei dem ich vertreten war 57 Kilogramm. Ich werde nur besser und kann es kaum erwarten, der Welt alles zu zeigen, was ich habe.

"Dafür (Strandja) Mein erstes internationales Turnier, Ich war sehr stolz darauf, wie weit ich im Turnier gekommen bin und diese Silbermedaille bekommen habe. Ich war sehr zufrieden mit all meinen Auftritten und freue mich darauf, wieder an Dingen zu arbeiten, die ich verbessern muss. Abgesehen von all dem, In ein anderes Land zu gehen war großartig und ich kann es kaum erwarten, mehr zu reisen und das zu tun, was ich am meisten liebe. "

Medina und ihre Team USA-Kollegen trainieren derzeit in Colorado Springs im hochmodernen olympischen und paralympischen Trainingszentrum der Vereinigten Staaten. Um sich für die Teilnahme an den diesjährigen Olympischen Spielen zu qualifizieren, Medina muss im 57-Kilogramm unter die ersten drei kommen (125 lbs.) Division beim America's Qualification Tournament, 26. März - April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentinien. Eine letzte Gelegenheit beim World Qualifier in Paris, Frankreich, in denen sie sich für die Olympischen Spiele qualifizieren konnte, indem sie unter die ersten fünf kam.

„Für mich bedeutet es die Welt, im USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team zu sein,Medina fügte hinzu. „Es ist alles, wofür ich gearbeitet habe, seit ich mit acht Jahren angefangen habe, an Wettkämpfen teilzunehmen, und ich kann nicht glauben, dass die Olympischen Spiele erst in wenigen Monaten stattfinden. In San Diego Geschichte zu schreiben, indem ich als erster die Olympiamannschaft für das Boxen bildete, ist eine große Sache für meine Familie, meine Stadt und ich. Ich kann nicht ausdrücken, wie aufgeregt ich bin, so weit gekommen zu sein, aber es gibt noch so viel zu tun, und ich bin bereit.

„Ich habe das Gefühl, dass ich unter Druck besser arbeite und ich glaube fest daran, dass ich mich für Tokio qualifizieren werde, ob in Argentinien oder Frankreich, aber mein Hauptziel, right now, ist es, hart zu trainieren, um dieses Gold in Argentinien zu bekommen. “

Medina glaubt, dass ihre größte Stärke im Ring ihre Fähigkeit ist, sich während eines Kampfes anzupassen. Sie kämpft lieber draußen, aber sie kann bei Bedarf streiten, weil sie es genießt, viele Power Punches zu werfen.

Medina erkennt auch, dass sie in Bezug auf die zunehmende Beliebtheit des weiblichen Boxens an erster Stelle steht, in den USA in die Fußstapfen des zweifachen olympischen Goldmedaillengewinners tretenClaressa Shields und olympischer BronzemedaillengewinnerMarlen esparza, zusammen mit früheren USA-Olympioniken wieKönigin Underwood undMikaela Mayer.

„Das weibliche Boxen wird nur noch größer,Medina sagte voraus. „Heute eine Kämpferin zu sein, bedeutet mir sehr viel, weil ich das für getan habe 15 Seit Jahren, und zu sehen, wie es Jahr für Jahr wächst, zeigt nur, wie stark Frauen sind und was wir erreichen können. Das sage ich voraus, in der Zukunft, Boxen wird nicht als Männersport angesehen, wird aber sowohl für Männer als auch für Frauen neutral sein. “

Die Teilnahme an den Olympischen Spielen war für Medina ein Lebenstraum, Sie hat aber auch Pläne für ihre unmittelbare Zukunft.

„Das Erreichen der Olympischen Spiele war mein Hauptziel während meiner gesamten Boxkarriere,Bemerkte Andrea, „Jetzt, wo es so nah ist, möchte ich noch härter arbeiten. Andere Ziele von mir sind, das College zu beenden und meine eigene Eigentumswohnung zu bekommen, was ich tun werde, nachdem alles vorbei ist.

„Ich habe vor, nach den Olympischen Spielen Profi zu werden, höchstwahrscheinlich zu Beginn oder in der Mitte von 2021, So kann ich die Schule beenden und meinem Körper etwas Ruhe und Erholung geben. “

Andrea Medina ist so nah dran, Olympiasiegerin zu sein und alles, was mit dieser Leistung verbunden ist, dass sie sie praktisch erreichen und fühlen kann. Nur noch ein Schritt, ob in Buenos Aires oder Paris, und es wird eine Mission für sie sein.

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USA Boxing kündigt an 2020 Qualifikationsteam für die Olympischen Spiele in Tokio

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Januar 29, 2020) — USA Boxing gab heute bekannt, dass die 13 Boxer, die das Team USA bei der kommenden 2020 Olympische Spiele Tokio Box-Qualifikationsveranstaltungen, sowie 13 wechselt ab. Eine vollständige Liste ist unten zu sehen.

Das Team wurde nach dem zweistufigen Qualifikationsprozess bekannt gegeben, der im Dezember an der 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen in Lake Charles und endeten am letzten 2020 Strandja-Turnier in Sofia, Bulgarien. Das vollständige Auswahlverfahren der Athleten kann eingesehen werdenhier.

"Zunächst, das war eine sehr schwere entscheidung,” sagte USA Boxing Head CoachBilly Walsh. „Einige dieser Boxer standen Kopf an Kopf zwischen Trainingslager und 2020 Standturnier. ”

„Wir spüren die 13 Boxer, die sich ihren Platz im Olympia-Qualifikationsteam verdient haben, werden das beste Team sein, das das Team USA bei den kommenden Qualifikationsspielen repräsentiert, sowie die beste Möglichkeit, ein komplettes Team für die 2020 Olympische Spiele Tokio.“

Alle 13 Boxer haben zwei Chancen, ihr Ticket nach Tokio zu knacken. Die erste findet beim America’s Qualification Turnier in Buenos Aires statt, Argentinien, März 26 - April 3. Boxer, die sich in Argentinien nicht qualifizieren, haben eine letzte Chance beim World Qualifier in Paris, Frankreich, 13.-24. Mai.Klicken Sie hier, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie sich Boxer qualifizieren. 

Die Boxer, sowie mehrere Trainingspartner, wird zum United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs zurückkehren, Runde. vom Feb. 5 für ihr nächstes Trainingslager.

Folgen Sie USA Boxing in den sozialen Medien, um über das Training und die Neuigkeiten des Olympia-Qualifikationsteams auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben.

Olympia-Qualifikationsteam der USA im Boxen
51 kg: Virginia Fuchs, Houston, Texas
52 kg: Anthony Herrera, Los Angeles, Calif.
57 kg: Andrea Medina, San Diego, Calif.
57 kg: Bruce Carrington, Brooklyn, N.Y..
60 kg: Rashida Ellis, Lynn, Masse.
63 kg: Keyshawn Davis, Norfolk, Wille.
69 kg: Oshae Jones, Toledo, Ohio
69 kg: delante Johnson, Cleveland, Ohio
75 kg: Naomi Graham, Fayetteville, N.C.
75 kg: Joseph Hicks, große Stromschnellen, Mich.
81 kg: Rahim Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev.
91 kg: Darius Fulghum, Houston, Texas
91+ kg: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Kalb.

US Boxing Olympic Qualification Team Alternatives
51 kg: Christina Cruz, Höllenküche, N.Y..
52 kg: Abraham Perez, Albuquerque, N.m.
57 kg: Lupe gutierrez, Sacramento, Calif.
57 kg: David Navarro, Los Angeles, Calif.
60 kg: Amelia Moore, Alexandria, Wille.
63 kg: Ernesto Mercado, Pomona, Calif.
69 kg: Briana Che, Madison, Wisc.
69 kg: Freudis Rojas Jr., Dallas, Texas
75 kg: Morelle McCane, Cleveland, Ohio
75 kg: Javier Martinez, Milwaukee, Wisc.
81 kg: Atif Oberlton, Philadelphia, Pa.
91 kg: Jamar Talley, Camden, N.J.
91+ kg: Antonio Mireles, des Moines, Iowa

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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Klasse von 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Dezember 19, 2019) – Die Klasse von 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland und “Smokin'” Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.

Sen. John McCain was posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. His daughter, Megan McCain, sent an acceptance video on behalf of her family that was played for the audience.

“We are extremely thankful for the hundreds of USA Boxing Alumni who showed up to support this year’s Hall of Fame class and enjoy an incredible evening of reflection, camaraderie, and joy,” said USA Boxing Alumni Association Director Chris Cugliari. “Leider, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Jedoch, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Al Mitchell, Joe Frazier, Mark Breland, and Senator John McCain were celebrated with passion and gratitude. It was an evening to remember, and we look forward to a strong 2020 for the USA Boxing Alumni Association.”

The ceremony was well attended, mit über 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion John “Eisverkäufer” Scully, 1972 Olympiasieger Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Olympiasieger Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Süss” Reggie Johnson, und 1992 Olympier Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

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Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:

KLASSE 2019



MARK BRELAND

Mark Breland: “I enjoy boxing, it’s a lot of fun. I’m glad to be here because I’ve seen a lot of fighters I grew up with in the amateurs. I enjoy boxing because it kept me off the streets. I wasn’t a street guy., My father would have beaten me up if I had gotten into trouble in the streets. Boxing kept me off the streets, kept me in the gym. I guess I was good at it. I had a fight with a bully when I was 14 and I beat him up. I went to the gym the same day and my coach asked me what happened. My knuckles were shredded with blood. I told him I had a fight in the street. He said you can’t fight in the street. Then I realized boxing and street fighting are two different things.

Shelly Finkel (his manager), when he came into my life, changed a lot of things. Things changed a lot. I focused more on boxing, focused on the Olympic Games, and won championships. Every tournament I went into, Ich habe, but it was a lot of fun. I wanted to inspire youths. I hope I can inspire some amateurs coming up. To keep going, stay off the streets, and do something that can change your life in a good way., Eddie Futch for life!”



JOE FRAZIER

Marvis Frazier(Joe’s son, Abbildung): “It is so good today to speak about my father, what he meant to me, and Joe Frazier always said to me, ‘There’s no right way to do wrong, no wrong way to do right.’ Sagte er, if you don’t do right, you’re going to smell this, putting his left fist right to my nose. When it was time for me to do bad, it wasn’t me, wasn’t Marvis Frazier. So, heute, I’m still smelling it even if he’s not here.

“I just love to talk boxing. As an amateur I was 46-1 and then when I turned pro, I beat the guy who had knocked me out. I love my father. He was a good guy and a champion. I know everybody know Muhammad Ali and I know everybody know ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier.”



AL MITCHELL

Al Mitchell: “I got rid of anybody over 16 who didn’t want to go to school. I’ve been doing this the longest time and I want to thank the coaches. I had three or four who didn’t care about boxing, but they wanted their kids to get an education. Izzy Acosta is one. I got a perfect record at Marquette High, they’ve all graduated. I have four kids with master’s degrees, Ich habe 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Ich bin gesegnet.

“Old coaches would tell one you’re only as good as your memories. It’s crazy with kids 14, 14, 15. I had a kid named Vernon Forrest, a four-time world champion., It’s not just about boxing. It’s getting an education and after ten years they have a good life. I want to thank you all for putting me in the Hall of Fame.”




Michael Rodgers (Ray’s son): “Erste, I want to apologize for my father for not being here. He hurt his back over the weekend working a boxing match, believe it or not, and he apologizes for not being here.

“I want to thank USA Boxing and the Alumni Association for recognizing my father for this award. And when he heard about this, he said he didn’t do any of these things during the 72 years he’s been in the sport for awards. He just did what he did for the love this sport and he did what needed to be done.”

USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION



Mike McAtee, Geschäftsführer, USA Boxing (Abbildung): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, danke, and thank you. Heute Abend, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.

“I have the honor of talking about boxing and obviously we have passion. When Marvis Frazier said this was a brotherhood, a sisterhood, and none of us, quite frankly, who’ve stepped in the ring – I include myself in that – we’re not right. Takes a special person to climb in the ropes. You all can give yourselves a hand for not being right.

“USA Boxing is proud of our history, but more proud of our future, and I can tell you the young men and women battling at the elite levels, we started at 104 and that will be taken down to 13 by Sunday evening. Aber, wichtiger, we’re going to be breeding the next generation of champions, because this is closing the chapter of 2020, but starting the chapter of 2024, and ultimately, when the Olympic Games comeback here in 2028. This is a special time.”



Chris Cugliari, Geschäftsführer, USA Boxing Alumni Association: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: John Brown, Al Valenti, John Scully, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. So, it’s something I’m very proud of and an organization I’m proud to lead with the support of all of you.

“A quick update of the Alumni Association, we’re at about 1200 members right now and this is our third year. We had events across the country the past year, honoring Micky Ward and Vinny Pazianza in the New England area. We gathered in Chicago. We honored Izzy Acosta at the Junior Olympics in Wisconsin, as well as Buster Douglas and coach Mike Stafford at the Ohio Legends celebration, and here we are today honoring our third Hall of Fame class. We’ve come a long way. Our theme in 2020 is two missions: Erste, we want to take this down to the grassroots level, second is supporting our athletes and their families as they travel to the 2020 Olympic Games.”



Al Valenti, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing: “USA Boxing is the one fundamental difference that makes a difference in a young person’s life. The path to self-confidence, the path to self-respect, Disziplin, Sieg, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Heute Abend, the story will be told. Heute Abend, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, silver medalists, Trainer, Beamte, doctors…they’re all here. It’s like Woodstock for boxing; everybody’s here!”



Al Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies: “I’m delighted to be back here for my third year at USA Boxing’s Alumni Association Hall of Fame. I hosted a lot of events, MC’d a lot of events, and this is the final event because it’s in the end of December. It’s definitely my favorite.”




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni-Vereinigung veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrieren alumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.


KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali und Evander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen Trainern Roosevelt Sanders und Tom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) Meister Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward und Claressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing Official Tom Cleary.

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3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception

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Sen. John McCain to be honored

Klasse von 2019 ceremonyan diesem Freitag at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Dezember 11, 2019) -Senator John McCain will be posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport this Friday night at a special ceremony during the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the ongoing 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 National Championships at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dezember. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foreman, Mark Brelandund“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell undRay Rodgers.

The late Sen. McCain boxed at the U.S. Naval Academy, where the 5’ 7” lightweight competed three years as a fearless boxer who reportedly always came forward, never reversing gears. In his final year, he managed the battalion boxing team to a brigade championship.

“Our family believes our father would accept this award graciously as a very high honor,” daughterMegan McCain said on behalf of the McCain family. “The courage, character and action needed to step into the ring is something he felt very strongly about.

“He learned many life lessons through boxing, including the value of fitness, Disziplin, individual performance training and operating as part of a team. Boxers run up against opposition they have no idea how to attack or defend against, yet they figure it out and learn about themselves, as well as develop endurance during the process.”

“Senator McCain was a true ally to the sport, having personally understood the courage and risk-taking required from those who enter the ring,", SagteChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Throughout his career in politics, USA Boxing communicated with his office numerous times as part of a collaborative effort to safeguard the future of Olympic style, Amateurboxen, and Senator McCain never hesitated to offer to do more for our athletes. For this and many other reasons, the USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to honoring his legacy this weekend.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary.

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Simply The Best! Mark Breland

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Klasse von 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Dezember 3, 2019) – Arguably the greatest American amateur boxer of all-time, Mark Breland will be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday night, Dezember 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften, Dezember. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dezember. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes two other Olympic gold-medalists, “Big” George Foremanund “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, as well as legendary coachesAl Mitchell undRay Rodgers. 

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

“I’m very happy to be inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame,” Breland said. “It really means a lot, especially going in this year with Foreman and Frazier. I guess it proves I’ve done a lot in boxing. I’m happy to be going in. I had a lot of fun in USA Boxing. To be going into the same Hall of Fame withEvander (Holyfield) (Muhammad) Sind, Vorarbeiter, Frazier…champs like that, it’s something for me to be with them.”

Breland, ironisch, first got into boxing at the age of eight, due to him being brought to his first boxing match, Frazier-Ali I, at Madison Square Garden. “We were up in the top seats,” the Brooklyn-born and raised Breland remembered like it was yesterday. “The crowd, the atmosphere…all I could think of was, Beeindruckend!  I didn’t realize until I got older that there were so many stars there watching Ali and Frazier, because they were all at ringside.

“The next day I went to a gym. I was really skinny, small, but I came back the next day. I enjoyed working out and fell in love with boxing. I wanted to box in big tournaments. This is what I wanted to do, but I had hid boxing from my parents. They knew I had I played football, but that was okay with them, because unlike in boxing, we had a helmet. I won at the Junior Olympics and it was in the papers. I saw it and thought my mother was going to kill me. My mother asked me why I hadn’t told her, so I invited her to watch me fight in the Golden Gloves. She was in one of the front rows, but afterwards when I asked her what she thought when I knocked out my opponent, she said she didn’t see it because she had closed her eyes.”

Breland went on to become a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion with a 21-0 Rekord, einschließlich 19 Knockouts, 14 coming in the opening round. In 1982, Breland captured a gold medal at the prestigious World Championships in Munich, Deutschland, after which he was named the No. 1 welterweight in the world by AIBA. He was also selected as Boxer of the Year (1982) by USAABF.

Am 1984 Olympische Spiele, held in Los Angeles, Breland fought his way to a gold medal,

along with eight of his American teammates: Paul Gonzalez, Steve McCrory, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Whitaker, Jerry Page,Frank Tate, Henry Tillman undTyrell Biggs.

Breland, who completed his amateur career with an amazing 110-1 (73 KOs) Rekord, appeared to be cooler than the other side of the pillow on a hot, steamy night. No real celebrations after he won gold, to the contrary, Mark was emotionless, the same as he still is today as a trainer of champions.

“I’ve always been really laid back,” he explained. “I just remember raising my hands. At an Olympic press conference, I was asked if I was happy, and I just said I was glad it was over. I guess I didn’t seem excited. I was happy but calm. It’s the same way now (as a trainer); it’s just me. I’m happy to win and happy to be doing what I do.”

“Mark’s dominance over his competition throughout his USA Boxing career cements him as a legend,” commentedChris Cugliari, Exekutivdirektor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “His ring intelligence, commitment to his craft, and ability to fight at any pace against any style makes him a tremendous example for today’s group of amateur champions. It has been a long time coming, but the Alumni Association looks forward to reflecting on his accomplishments and honoring Mark in Louisiana.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 OlympiasiegerAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Tateund sein BruderThomas, 1972 OlympierTim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves ChampionJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephensbrothers –Donald, Anthony undJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

Breland made his much-anticipated pro debut November 15, 1984, at the famed Madison Square Garden, defeating Dwight Williams by way of a six-round unanimous decision. During his illustrious pro career (1984-1997), Breland compiled a sterling 35-3-1 (35 KOs) record and he was a two-time World welterweight champion.

The 56-year-old Breland, who once trained the late, großartig 1992 US OlympianVernon Forrest, currently trains another great USA Boxing alumni and 2008 Olympischer Bronzemedaillengewinner, Deontay Wilder, the reigning World Boxing Council heavyweight champion.

“Once I started boxing in the amateurs,” Breland concluded, “I started progressing. I learned a lot from other amateurs like different styles. Boxers from New York/New Jersey had different styles than boxers from Georgia/Florida, and fighting Cubans was completely different. I was beating up a Cuban fighter, but every time I hit him, somehow, they took away a point from me. I knew right away that I had to knock him out to win, and they did end up stopping the fight.”

KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali undEvander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen TrainernRoosevelt Sanders undTom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) MeisterRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward undClaressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing OfficialTom Cleary.

INFORMATIONEN:

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Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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Men’s Field for 2020 U.S.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Set

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (November 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dezember 9-16.

Insgesamt 479 boxers competed in the four qualifying tournaments with hopes of advancing to Lake Charles. The top two boxers in each weight division will advance to the next stage of the selection procedures this January in Colorado Springs and compete for a chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Here is a closer look at the boxers stepping into the ring in the eight men’s weight divisions.

Flyweight/114 lbs./52 kg

The flyweight division will feature multiple exciting matchups, as all eight boxers will be looking to represent Team USA next year and follow in 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Nico Hernandez’ footsteps. 2019 World Championships team member and 2018 Elite National ChampionMichael Angeletti (Frühling, Texas) has hopes of using his great deal of international experience he gained this year to lead the pack, while two-time flyweight national champion (’16 and ’17) Fernando Martínez (Phönix, Ariz.) will want to return to the top of the podium. 2018 Elite National Championships runner-upAbraham Perez (Albuquerque, N.m) has hopes of redemption to take the title. YoungsterRay Ray Robinson(Cincinnati, Ohio) punched his ticket to Lake Charles by winning the Eastern Elite Qualifier in his home state and his elite debut, undJose Nieves (Avenel, N. J.) grabbed the title at the Last Chance Qualifier in Oxnard over an impressive field.Roscoe Hill is the second boxer from Spring, Texas to qualify in this division following his silver medal-effort at the Western Elite Qualifier in Reno. Los Angeles duoAnthony Herrera undAnthony Olascuaga round out the field. Herrera was victorious in Reno and Olascuaga finished second in Oxnard.

Bantamweight/125 lbs./57 kg

After falling short on his Olympic-qualification run in 2016,Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohio) has been one of Team USA’s most successful boxers leading into the tournament, Gewinn mehrerer internationaler Medaillen, darunter Silber bei der 2017 Elite World Championships and 2019 Panamerikanische Spiele. Jedoch, a mix of youth and veterans will make this division one to watch.David Navarro (Los Angeles, Calif.) finished third at the 2018 Elite National Championships, but punched his ticket following Raymond Ford’s move to the professional ranks.Japhethlee Llamido(Norwalk, Calif.) undRashiem Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa.) had impressive runs at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to earn the championship at those events, währendJonathan Mansour (Tisch, Calif.) defeated an impressive field in Oxnard, Calif. to head to Lake Charles with momentum on his side.Bruce Carrington (Brooklyn, N.Y.), a competitor in the 2016 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsversuche für das Boxen, undKevin Montano(Concord, Calif.), have a great deal of experience on the national and international stage to make things interesting, währendXavian Ramirez (Lesen, Pa.) qualified for the trials after just recently moving up to the elite division.

Lightweight/138 lbs./63 kg

Arguably the deepest male division at the trials, the competition for the top two spots will be one of the toughest and most exciting of the week. 2019 Pan American Games and World Championships silver medalistKeyshawn Davis(Norfolk, Va.) has dominated on the national stage the previous two years, and will hope to continue his run, but will have stiff competition from the other seven boxers in this bracket. 2018 USA Boxing Elite National Championships silver medalistsDalis Kaleiopu(Waianae, Hawaii) will be looking for redemption after his close bout in the finals last year against Davis. 2015 Junior World Championships silver medalistsHarley Mederos (New York, N.Y.) hopes to repeat his impressive performance from the 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier, während 2019 Western Elite Qualifier ChampionCharlie Sheehy (Brisbane, Calif.) looks to return to the USA Boxing High Performance squad after being a member in 2018. 2019 Last Chance Qualifier ChampionErnesto Mercado (Pomona, Calif.) made the transition to the elite division easily after dominating throughout this year on the youth stage, including an international gold medal in March.Israel Rodriguez (Bescheiden, Texas) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 Eastern Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, undMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, Können.) has the goods to reach the finals. Another boxer making the transition to elite this year, Daniel Garcia(Westminster, Colo.), secured the final spot after a strong performance in Oxnard, including a close matchup against Mercado in the finals.

Weltergewicht/152 lbs./69 kg

2017 WM-DritteFreudis Rojas Jr.. (Las Vegas, Nev.)  und 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistdelante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) headline a strong welterweight division.Marques Valle (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) surprised many at last year’s Elite National Championships, defeating some of Team USA’s top competitors, to secure his spot.Kelvin Davis(Norfolk, Va.), the older brother of Keyshawn Davis, will be looking to pick up where he left off in Ohio, währendVictor Aranda (Schritt, Texas) enters as the Western Elite Qualifier Champion. Lavars Carter (Cincinnati, Ohio) earned the final spot, and could see a potential third matchup against Johnson, as they met in Salt Lake last year and the finals of the Last Chance Qualifier, with Carter winning in Salt Lake and Johnson in Oxnard.Wayne Bourdreaux (Marrero, Die.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, undMorris Young (Chesaning, Mich.) will be hoping to improve on his silver medal performance in Reno.

Mittelgewicht/165 lbs./75 kg

Expected to be another weight division with exciting matchups, the middleweight division has the potential to see a fourth finals matchup between 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistTroy Isley (Alexandra, Va.) und 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Milwaukee, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 und 2017 over Martinez, while Martinez was victorious in 2018. Jedoch, both boxers will have to get through six talented boxers that will be hungry to end their finals runs.Kahshad Elliot(Plainfield, N. J.), Joseph Hicks (große Stromschnellen, Mich.) undAntonio Garcia (Anaheim, Calif.) were crowned champions at the three qualifiers, and will look to continue their winning ways in Louisiana.Alexis Chaparro (New York, N.Y.), Francis Hogan (Weymouth, Mass.) undAlex Chisholm (Hialeah Gardens, Fla.) showed why they should not be underestimated with their qualifying performances and will be tough to get through in this bracket.

Light Heavyweight/178 lbs./81 kg

2018 Elite National ChampionRahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) has the heart and determination to succeed in Lake Charles after falling short at the 2016 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsversuche für das Boxen, während Atif Oberlton (Philadelphia, Pa.) has been on the rise following his silver medal performance at last year’s National Championships. Following the shuffling around of boxers who qualified in multiple divisions, Francis Oran (Allentown, Pa.) is the lone regional qualifier champion, taking the title in Oxnard at the Last Chance Qualifier.Orville Crooks (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Amir Ghaffari Nikou (Charlotte, N. C.) undNasheed Smith(Washington, Gleichstrom) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, beziehungsweise.Chavon Davis (Mansfield, Ohio) undRobert Magee(Byrnes Mill, Mo.) were added to the field following Javier Martinez and Adrian Tillman, the Eastern and Western Qualifier Champions in this division selected to compete in the other weight class they are qualified in.

                                                       Heavyweight/201 lbs./91 kg

After qualifying in two different weight classes, Adrian Tillman (Colorado Springs, Colo.) chose to compete in the heavyweight division with hopes of being one of the two boxers in this division, jedoch, die 2018 Elite National Championships heavyweight silver medalists will have to fend off a tough bracket to advance.Najee Lopez (Ellenwood, Ga.), Brandon Moore(Lakeland, Fla.) undDevon Young(Aiken, S.C.) were crowned champions in the three regional qualifying tournaments and all three will be looking to continue their winning ways in a few weeks, währendJoshua Edwards (Houston, Texas), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Texas) undJamar Talley (Camden, N. J.) finished second in the regional qualifiers but could make it an interesting week in Louisiana. 2016 Elite National Champion and 2018 bronze medalistsCymone Kearney (Beaumont, Texas) was a late addition to the field after Jared Anderson moved to the professional ranks and could surprise many.

Super Heavyweight/201+ lbs./ 91+ kg

With the medical exemption of two-time USA Boxing Elite National Champion and 2019 Pan American Games bronze medalistRichard Torrez Jr.(Tulare, Calif.)** being accepted by USA Boxing, the super heavyweight division is wide open for the eight boxers competing in Lake Charles. 2019 Eastern and Western Qualifier ChampionsJeremiah Milton (Tulsa, Okla.) undAntonio Mireles (des Moines, Iowa) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, währendDominic Okopie (Houston, Texas) grabbed the Last Chance Qualifier title to secure his spot in the tournament.Luis Alvarado (Keonsha, Wisc.) made an impressive international debut earlier this year and will look to use that valuable experience over the other boxers in this division.Dacarree Scott(Decatur, Ga.), Pryce Taylor (Brooklyn, N.Y.) undKenyon Walker (San Antonio, Texas) punched their tickets to Louisiana by placing second at their respective qualifying event, while Deandre Savage (Las Vegas, Nev.) will return to the national stage after qualifying to last year’s Elite National Championships.

Boxing will begin on Monday, Dezember. 9 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place Sunday, Dezember. 15 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino.

**Boxers who receive medical exemption from the 2020 U.S.. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing will compete on Jan. 4, 2020 in a box-off against the runner-up of their weight division in Colorado Springs, Runde. for the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the athlete selection procedures**

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Closing cuts & controlling blood flow leads 83-year-old Ray Rodgers into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame

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Klasse von 2019 ceremony Dec. 13 at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (November 25, 2019) – Arkansas boxing icon Ray Rodgershas successfully dealt with more cuts than most surgeons, all the way into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in which he’ll be inducted on Friday night, Dezember 13, during a special Class of 2019 ceremony, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S.. Olympische Mannschaftsprüfungen für Boxen und 2019 Nationale Meisterschaften, Dezember. 7-15, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals of the Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Dezember. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Kasino. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third HOF class also includes three Olympic gold-medalists, “Groß” George Foreman, “Smokin'” Joe Frazier und Mark Breland, as well as legendary coach Al Mitchell.

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work to protect boxers and elevate the sport.

There isn’t much in boxing, if anything, that Rodgers hasn’t done: Boxer, official, trainer, administrator and, natürlich, cut Mann. “I’m a boxing guy,” Rodgers said in his Southern twang. “I’ve been around the block, several times. But I don’t say I’m a cut man, I’m a laceration management specialist.”

Rodgers first got into boxing when he was in the fifth grade, back in Oklahoma, where he was born. A memo was sent around that there would be a tryout for boxing held the next day at the local high school gym. His parents gave their permission to let him tryout, the first chapter of his incredible boxing career.

“From the first moment,” the charming boxing character remembered, “War ich süchtig. I still have the letter I received in boxing. That was in 1947 and I’m still in boxing. I’m very proud of that.”

Rodgers has worked 39 world championship fights in professional boxing, as a cut man (he only trains amateur boxers) for the likes of world champions Jermaine Taylor, Wayne McCollough und Tommy Morrison.

“It’s been beyond belief for a regular old boxing guy like me,” Rodgers said about his life in boxing. “I’ve traveled all over the world, many times, as a cut man.”

He was the first national official of both the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves. Mehr, he’s already been inducted in three Hall of Fames: Silberne Handschuhe, Golden Gloves and Arkansas Sports HOF.

“Ray’s sacrifice to countless youth as a coach, Mentor, cut Mann, and leader throughout the amateur boxing community is inspirational,” kommentiert Chris Cugliari, Exekutivdirektor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “His years of service and the knowledge he has passed on to other generations is what makes him a Hall of Famer, and we look forward to honoring him in December.”

Rodgers hasn’t slowed down, despite recently celebrating his 83rd Geburtstag. He still owns and operates Ray Rodgers Boxing Club in West Little Rock, Arkansas, in addition to serving as director of the Arkansas Golden Gloves and Mid-South Tournament, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Western Tennessee and Arkansas. And he’s also the vice-president of the National Golden Gloves and chairman of the National Silver Gloves.

“At my age, I’m happy to have any birthday,” Rodgers joked. “I’m hoping to live another 10-12 Jahre, Lord willing. It’s all in the Lord’s hands; controlling the flow of blood, obwohl, is in my hands.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Olympiasieger Andrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Olympiasieger Frank Tate und sein Bruder Thomas, 1972 Olympier Tim Dement, 2002 National Golden Gloves Champion Jaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic Qualifier Jackie Beard, 1981 Junior Olympics Glen Modicue, four-time National champion Eric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier champion John Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton und dasStephens Brüder – Donald, Anthony und Jerry.


HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Erstellt, um ein Leben lang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni-Vereinigung veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrieren alumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.




KLASSE 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali und Evander Holyfield, zusätzlich zu erfahrenen Trainern Roosevelt Sanders und Tom Coulter.

KLASSE 2018: U.S.. Olympiamannschaftsmedaillengewinner und Welt (Profi) Meister Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward und Claressa Shields, sowie ehemaliger USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward und Veteran USA Boxing Official Tom Cleary.