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Emilio Garcia otu mmeri pụọ na iru eru ịsọ mpi na Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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BANGKOK, Thailand (Ka 29, 2024) — Emilio Garcia (Laredo Texas) bụ naanị otu mmeri dịpụrụ adịpụ na iru eru na Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Garcia meriri Joseph Commey si Ghana na-achị ejiji. Garcia meriri nke ọ bụla n'ime votu ndị ikpe na agba atọ niile gụnyere abụọ 10-8 akara na agba nke atọ.

Garcia ugbu a bụ naanị otu mmeri iji nweta nrọ ogologo ndụ ya na iru eru n'egwuregwu Olympic. Naanị otu onye ọkpọ na-eguzo n'ụzọ ya na nke ahụ ga-abụ onye mmeri nke Abdallah Abou- Arab si Denmark na Oier Ibarreche si Spain." Anyị na-aga n'iru ntozu ma hụ na ị na-ege ntị.,"Garcia kwuru mgbe mmeri ya na Wednesde. "Ọ dị m mma ma na-atụ anya Fraịde."

Echi, Ka 30, bụ ụbọchị mbụ nke livestream na ọ nwere ike na-ekiri ebe a.

Otu USA dị arọ, Jamar Talley (Camden, N.J.) ga-amalite ihe echi ka ọ ga-ezute Leclerc Nogaus si Haiti. Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) ga-eme ka ọdịdị ya nke abụọ ga-aga megide Olga -Pavlina Papadatou nke Gris. N'ikpeazụ, Roscoe Hill (Mmiri, Texas) ga-eme ya asọmpi izizi n'egwuregwu Olympic megide Yuberjen Martinez si Spain.

Ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ asatọ nọ n'Italytali nọchiri anya Team USA bụ ndị nwere olileanya ịkụtu tiketi ha n'oge ọkọchị a 2024 Egwuregwu Olympic nke Paris. Onye isi nchịkwa ịkụ ọkpọ nke USA na-eduzi otu a Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere National Resident Coach Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), yana National Development Coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere ndị nkuzi inyeaka Adonis Frazier (Minneapolis, Site.) na Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas).

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Banyere ịkụ ọkpọ USA: Ebumnuche nke ịkụ ọkpọ USA ga-abụ ịkwalite na ito eto ịkụ ọkpọ n'ụdị Olympic na United States na ịkpali nchụso ọla edo Olympic na-agwụ ike ma mee ka ndị na-eme egwuregwu na ndị nkuzi nwee ike nweta ọmarịcha asọmpi na-adịgide adịgide.. Ọzọkwa, Ịgba ọkpọ USA na-agba mbọ ịkụziri ndị niile sonyere agwa, obi ike na nlebara anya ha kwesịrị ịbụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe na ndị mmeri dị iche iche, ma na nke mgbanaka. USA ịkụ ọkpọ bụ otu otu, otu mba, na-aga maka ọla edo!
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Robby Gonzales nwetara mmeri nke abụọ US Team na Thailand

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BANGKOK, Thailand (Ka 25, 2024) — Robby Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) nwetara mmeri nke abụọ otu USA site na mmeri n'otu n'otu meriri Ahmed Badrani na Morocco na ụbọchị nke abụọ nke ịkụ ọkpọ na Bangkok., Thailand.

Gonzales chịrị n'ọgụ ahụ niile ka o meriri agba abụọ mbụ 4-1 wee merie agba nke ikpeazụ 5-0 na-eduga n'otu mkpebi mmeri meriri onye ọkpọ ọkpọ na Morocco.

The 2021 Onye mmeri ọla edo n'ụwa ga-alụ ọgụ na Mọnde megide onye meriri Weerapon Jongjoho nke Thailand na Vladimir Mironchikov si Serbia.

"Enwetara nke mbụ n'ụzọ ma enwere m anọ ọzọ ịga,"Onye kpebisiri ike Robby Gonzales kwuru mgbe mpụta mbụ ya na 2024 Asọmpi ntozu ụwa.

Ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ asatọ nọ n'Italytali nọchiri anya Team USA bụ ndị nwere olileanya ịkụtu tiketi ha n'oge ọkọchị a 2024 Egwuregwu Olympic nke Paris. Onye isi nchịkwa ịkụ ọkpọ nke USA na-eduzi otu aBilly Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere National Resident CoachTimothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), yana National Development CoachChad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere ndị nkuzi inyeakaAdonis Frazier (Minneapolis, Site.) naChristine Lopez(Rowlett, Texas).

Ụbọchị 2 Results

80 n'arọ: Robby Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, Dec. nke Ahmed Badrani, MAR, 5-0

Ụbọchị 3 Ịtọ oge

63.5 n'arọ: Emilio Garcia, Laredo, Texas/USA, vs. Ismail Umar FIN

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Banyere ịkụ ọkpọ USA: Ebumnuche nke ịkụ ọkpọ USA ga-abụ ịkwalite na ito eto ịkụ ọkpọ n'ụdị Olympic na United States na ịkpali nchụso ọla edo Olympic na-agwụ ike ma mee ka ndị na-eme egwuregwu na ndị nkuzi nwee ike nweta ọmarịcha asọmpi na-adịgide adịgide.. Ọzọkwa, Ịgba ọkpọ USA na-agba mbọ ịkụziri ndị niile sonyere agwa, obi ike na nlebara anya ha kwesịrị ịbụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe na ndị mmeri dị iche iche, ma na nke mgbanaka. USA ịkụ ọkpọ bụotu otu, otu mba, na-aga maka ọla edo!

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Alyssa Mendoza nwetara mmeri mbụ Team USA

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Na Bangkok na asọmpi ịkụ ọkpọ Olympic ikpeazụ

BANGKOK, Thailand - Mee 25, 2024 —  Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) welitere Team USA mmeri mbụ site na mmeri otu ọnụ na-emeri Bolortuul Tumurkhuyag nke Mongolia n'ụbọchị otu ịkụ ọkpọ na Bangkok., Thailand.

Mendoza, onye nwetara nrite atọ na 2023, na-achọ nsonaazụ yiri ya na Bangkok. N'agba nke mbụ ya ọ nara akara akara ndị ikpe 3-2 mana Tumurkhuyag jidere agba nke abụọ, na akara niile ka ejikọtara na-abanye na agba nke atọ na nke ikpeazụ.

Onye obodo Idaho pụtara ọkụ na agba nke atọ wee were kaadị ndị ọkaikpe ise niile wee merie na mkpebi ọnụ.. Alyssa chọrọ mmeri atọ ọzọ iji ruo eruo maka Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

"Were ụbọchị mbụ wee merie n'ụzọ. Ọ bụ ọgụ siri ike karịa ka m tụrụ anya ya, mana m na-aga n'ihu, m ga-eme mgbanwe ndị ahụ ma na-akawanye mma kwa ụbọchị," Mendoza kwuru mgbe mmeri mbụ o nwetara na Bangkok.

Mendoza ga-echere ruo Mee 30 maka ọgụ ya ọzọ. Ọ ga-aga isi na isi megide Olga-Pavlina Papadatou na Gris. Mendoza na-achọ ime akụkọ ihe mere eme na asọmpi a ma bụrụ onye ọkpọ ọkpọ mbụ si Idaho ruo eruo maka asọmpi Olympic..

Ndị ọkpọ ọkpọ asaa nọ na United States nọchitere anya ya na Thailand bụ ndị nwere olile anya ịkụtu tiketi ha n'oge ọkọchị a 2024 Egwuregwu Olympic nke Paris. Onye isi nchịkwa ịkụ ọkpọ nke USA na-eduzi otu aBilly Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere National Resident CoachTimothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), yana National Development CoachChad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Kọlọ.), tinyere ndị nkuzi inyeakaAdonis Frazier (Minneapolis, Site.) naChristine Lopez(Rowlett, Texas).

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57 n'arọ: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/USA, Dec. gafere Bolortuul Tumurkhuyag, MGL, 5-0

Ụbọchị 2 Ịtọ oge

80 n'arọ: Robby Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, vs. Ahmed Badrani, MAR

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Banyere ịkụ ọkpọ USA:  Ebumnuche nke ịkụ ọkpọ USA ga-abụ ịkwalite na ito eto ịkụ ọkpọ n'ụdị Olympic na United States na ịkpali nchụso ọla edo Olympic na-agwụ ike ma mee ka ndị na-eme egwuregwu na ndị nkuzi nwee ike nweta ọmarịcha asọmpi na-adịgide adịgide.. Ọzọkwa, Ịgba ọkpọ USA na-agba mbọ ịkụziri ndị niile sonyere agwa, obi ike na nlebara anya ha kwesịrị ịbụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe na ndị mmeri dị iche iche, ma na nke mgbanaka. USA ịkụ ọkpọ bụotu otu, otu mba, na-aga maka ọla edo!

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Split-T Management signs Heavyweight Prospect Antonio Mireles; 2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion

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2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion


NEW YORK (July 21 2021) – Split-T Management is pleased to announce the signing of its biggest athlete in 6’9″ Iowa-native Antonio Mireles.

Mireles, 24 years-old of Des Moines, Iowa is affectionately known as “The Lincoln Giant” because of his tremendous stature and status as a graduate of Lincoln High School in Des Moines.

“I am very excited to sign with Split-T Management. They had their eye on me as an amateur. They saw me in a few tournaments and they were impressed. The goal was the Olympics and now I am ready to turn professional,” said Mireles.


“I am a boxer, I like to keep my opponents at bay and use my range. I am out in Oxnard training with Robert Garcia and hopefully will make my debut in September.”

“I am as excited about signing Antonio as anyone I’ve ever signed,” said David McWater of Split-T Management. “I think he has the ability to be heavyweight champion of the world some day and the opportunity to be a tremendous star.”

Mireles, of Mexican-American descent, initially began boxing at the Des Moines PAL at the age of 12 and started competing at 15. He was guided for his entire amateur career by a pair of two strong coaches in John Saunders and Elly Nunez.

In his relatively brief, but extremely successful run in the amateurs, Mireles compiled a record of 28-4 na 10 knockouts – culminating in winning the 2020 USA Olympic Trials in the Super Heavyweight division. He was also a 2019 National Golden Gloves Champion, a 2019 Eastern Elite Amateur Champion and a five-time Iowa Golden Gloves Champion.

Mireles has already impressed new coach Robert Garcia in his transition to the pro ranks, with Garcia noting his new fighters dedication, boxing skills, na “great power” as reasons for a successful future together.
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USA BOXING ANNOUNCES INVOLVEMENT IN GIVING GAMES: A COLLABORATIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORT

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Following the Tokyo Games postponement, Giving Games encourages Americans to unite as one to support the athletes that bear our flag

Colorado Springs, COLO. (July 22, 2020) – USA Boxing announced today they are one of over 25 different National Governing Bodies (NGBs) taking part in in the launch of Giving Games: an effort to support and sustain U.S. sports federations and their members.

Giving Games will launch on July 24, on what would have been the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo. With the postponement of the Games, many U.S. sports and their athletes are facing extraordinary financial hardship and decision making, especially with the cancellation of most, or all, of their domestic competitions. Unlike most countries that receive government support, U.S. athletes rely heavily on the support of the community. Adding to the physical and emotional toll that a delay in competition places on their shoulders, their revenue streams, and hope for success in 2021 and the future are now under threat.

“While I have to wait another year to achieve my Olympic dreams, Giving Games is a great opportunity to inspire America to support USA Boxing and all United States athletes,” said USA Boxing Heavyweight Olympic Qualification Team Member and Giving Games AmbassadorDarius Fulghum. “Donations will not only help myself and my 2021 teammates but will help the next generation of Olympic Champions.”

“This year has been extremely difficult for all, and our hope is to not only help support our 2021 Olympians, but help raise funds for our 1,700+ gyms that have been impacted by COVID-19 and impact the lives of so many youth that are our future Olympians,” statedMike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director.

All funds raised will either be a direct donation to a specific sport of the donor’s choice or general support for all sports which will be equally divided among the participating NGBs. Fans and supporters can contribute to Giving Games in the following ways:

  • Take the Giving Games quiz to find the sport that best matches you and donate,
  • Enter to win one of 10 amazing sweepstakes packages from Omaze,
  • Help set the world record for most donations made in 24 awa, ma ọ bụ
  • Compete in the Medal of Giving by donating directly to a sport. At the conclusion of Giving Games, each sport will award a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal to the top three donors.

     

    Donations to USA Boxing can be giving online byclicking here.

     

    Giving Games will actively raise funds for athletes and their sports organizations during the original window of the Tokyo 2020 Games: July 24 – August 9. In addition to participating in the activations listed above, fans and supporters can also text ‘GIVINGGAMES’ to 243725 or make a donation online. Details can be found atgivinggames2020.com. 

     

    Though recognized and supported by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the National Governing Bodies are separate organizations. The Giving Games initiative is not associated with or endorsed by the USOPC or the USOPF, and funds raised through the Giving Games initiative are used to directly aid the National Governing Bodies and the athletes they support.
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To Fight Against Quarantine Inactivity, Salita Promotions Announces New YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’

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Salita n'ọkwá, boxing’s leading promotions company, announced today the launch of their new YouTube series “Train Like a Boxer,” featuring Company Founder Dmitriy Salita and Olympic Gold Medalist and multi-weight world champion Claressa Shields, as well as other premier fighters under the Salita banner including Otto Wallin, Shohjahon Ergashev and Kolbeinn Kristinsson.

Starting with a new webisode a Wednesday, April 1, 2020, on the Salita Promotions and Claressa Shields YouTube channels, “Train Like a Boxer” will seek to motivate people to remain active during quarantine by providing fitness advice and boxing-related routines perfectly suited for individuals with minimal equipment and limited space to exercise.

Before becoming boxing’s newest promotional powerhouse with an impressive stable of world champions, top contenders and blazing new prospects, Dmitriy Salita spent years training in some of the most recognized gyms in the sport’s history as a New York State Golden Gloves champion and professional top contender.

“During this worldwide Corona crisis, this series will help boxing fans with their physical and mental state by engaging with our fighters in these fun and healthy activities,” said Salita. “A boxer’s workout is perfect for these tough times because it is done in the isolation of training camp. Our fighters want to give back and connect with fans worldwide during this ‘isolation training camp’ period and soon together we are all going to enjoy the great victory of overcoming Covid 19.”

Three-division and current WBC and WBO Super Welterweight world champion Shields, who saw her bid to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to be crowned an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions against also unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire officially postponed last week, says she hopes these videos help everyone stay physically and mentally fit during these trying times.

“With all that the world is going through right now, I want to help people in any way I can to feel better while staying at home until this pandemic is over,” said Shields. “These videos — even 20 ka 40 minutes a day — can help. Let’s stay strong together!"

Check the Salita n'ọkwá na Claressa ọta YouTube channels often for new episodes!

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

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (February 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.”

Maka ugbu a, ezie, Herrera is preparing with his teammates at the United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Herrera will qualify to represent his country at the Olympics by finishing among the top five in Buenos Aires, or first six placers at the World Qualifier, Ka 13-14, na 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,” he noted. “It was tough to make it here and knowing that I overcame the obstacles I faced on this long journey to where I’m at now makes me very happy. I can truly say I earned it.

“My first International boxing match (Strandja) was a little different from what I’m used to. The equipment we used and fighting without headgear created more risk when fighting, but I had fun in my first international fight. I already have the feel for that environment and am more comfortable now.

“I really enjoy training in Colorado Springs with my teammates, because it’s a great experience that only the best athletes get. I love training at home as well, but there are less distractions in Colorado Springs. I get to focus 100-percent on my craft and get to travel more.”

Herrera, who describes his style as a “swarmer”, applying pressure and breaking down his opponent, is living the dream.

“Fighting in the Olympics was always big for me, but getting a gold medal is my dream,” he added. “I’ve always wanted it because no one can ever take that away from me, and the story and work that is put behind a gold medal is priceless. In my opinion it is harder than winning a world title in professional boxing. Being this close to the Olympics, I’m proud of myself but not satisfied. I know that I still have work to do and I’m taking one step at a time. The next step for me is to qualify for the Olympics at the Olympic Qualifier.”

Herrera attributes some of his success to learning from former and contemporary boxers, implementing any techniques that they use into his style, na nsonye, for example, the footwork and head movement ofJulio Cesar Chavez SR., naMike Tyson’s set-ups from the body to head.

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

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Banyere ịkụ ọkpọ USA:  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. Additionally, Ịgba ọkpọ USA na-agba mbọ ịkụziri ndị niile sonyere agwa, obi ike na nlebara anya ha kwesịrị ịbụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe na ndị mmeri dị iche iche, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, otu mba, na-aga maka ọla edo!

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

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (November 26, 2019) – Sixty-four of the nation’s top male amateur boxers will compete at the upcoming 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, December 9-16.

A total of 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 (Mmiri, 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 Martinez (Phoenix, 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, naJose 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 naAnthony 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, winning multiple international medals including a silver at the 2017 Elite World Championships and 2019 Pan American Games. Otú ọ dị, 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.) naRashiem Jefferson (Philadelphia, Pa.) had impressive runs at the Western and Eastern Qualifiers to earn the championship at those events, mgbeJonathan Mansour (La Mesa, 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. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, naKevin Montano(Concord, Calif.), have a great deal of experience on the national and international stage to make things interesting, mgbeXavian Ramirez (Reading, 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(Waina, 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, mgbe 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 (Humble, Texas) surprised many when he took the second spot at the 2019 Eastern Qualifier, which will be a huge confidence booster in Lake Charles, naMarcell Davidson (Shawnee, Ka.) has the goods to reach the finals. Another boxer making the transition to elite this year, Daniel Garcia(Westminster, Kọlọ.), secured the final spot after a strong performance in Oxnard, including a close matchup against Mercado in the finals.

Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg

2017 World Championship ọla MedalistFreudis Rojas Jr. (Las Vegas, Nev.)  na 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, mgbeVictor Aranda (Nzọụkwụ, 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, The.) will be looking for a strong performance, as he is one of the few Louisiana natives in the field, naMorris Young (Chesaning, Mich.) will be hoping to improve on his silver medal performance in Reno.

Middleweight/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.) na 2018 Elite National ChampionJavier Martinez(Milwaukee, Wisc.). Isley took the national title in 2016 na 2017 over Martinez, while Martinez was victorious in 2018. Otú ọ dị, 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 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) naAntonio 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, Mas.) naAlex 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. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, mgbe 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.) naNasheed Smith(Washington, D.C.) qualified to these trials after finishing second at the Eastern, Last Chance and Western Qualifiers, respectively.Chavon Davis (Mansfield, Ohio) naRobert 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, Kọlọ.) chose to compete in the heavyweight division with hopes of being one of the two boxers in this division, Otú ọ dị, na 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.) naDevon 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, mgbeJoshua Edwards (Houston, Texas), Darius Fulghum (Rosharon, Texas) naJamar 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+ n'arọ

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.) naAntonio Mireles (Des Moines, Iowa) will look to be victorious once more after they stood atop the podium at their respective events to qualify, mgbeDominic 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.) naKenyon 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, Dec. 9 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with the finals taking place Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Cha cha.

**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, Lap. for the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the athlete selection procedures**

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USA BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT ADRIAN TILLMAN IN U.S. ARMY

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (September 3, 2019) – No. 2 rated American heavyweight Adrian Tillman, who is also ranked No. 5 as a light heavyweight, is not only representing his country as a member of USA Boxing’s 2019 Men’s Elite team, he’s also serving in the U.S. Army at the same time.

Tillman, 24, is able to do both, because he’s an active soldier enrolled in the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), in which qualified athletes have an opportunity to train fulltime for the Olympics.

“As of right now,” Tillman said, “my focus is on the Olympics. I love the military and I love boxing. So, I’ll just see where life takes me. But, as of now, 2020 Tokyo, Japan, is the one thing on my mind.

“Training (in Colorado Springs) with the Elite team has definitely elevated my game all around. The coaches and trainers are always teaching me. It’s a non-stop learning environment with the team.”

Born in Riverside, California, Tillman started boxing in 2008, because he wanted to lose weight and learn how to defend himself and his siblings as he was about to enter high school.

The heavyweight with a stiff jab is a three-time National PAL champion (2018, 2017 na 2015), in addition to capturing a gold medal at the 2017 Eastern Elite Qualifier. His greatest accomplishment, Otú ọ dị, may be a little surprising, because it isn’t about winning medals, trophies and belts.

“My greatest accomplishment was being able to qualifying two weight classes (lightweight and heavyweight) for the Olympic Trials.”

Tillman has traveled throughout South America and Europe. He is with his Team USA teammates training in England before going straight to Yekaterinburg, Russia, to compete in the 2019 Elite Men’s World Championships, September 7-21.

“Gaining a medal at the World Championships is important to me because,” he noted, “not only am I representing my country, I’m also representing the Army and my family.”

When he’s in the ring, Tillman adjusts to his opponent, brawling or boxing equally, whatever it takes to win.

Adrian Tillman is a true patriot who also happens to wear boxing gloves. Whether he qualifies as a heavyweight or light heavyweight, all that matters to him is boxing for Team USA at the 2020 Olympics.

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Banyere ịkụ ọkpọ USA:  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. Additionally, Ịgba ọkpọ USA na-agba mbọ ịkụziri ndị niile sonyere agwa, obi ike na nlebara anya ha kwesịrị ịbụ ndị na-agbanwe agbanwe na ndị mmeri dị iche iche, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, otu mba, na-aga maka ọla edo!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to representing his country, Oberlton is a proud Philly fighter continuing the long, rich boxing tradition in the City of Brotherly Love, which has produced the likes ofBernard Hopkins, Mathew Saad Muhammad, Bennie Briscoe, Life Giardello, Mike Rossman,James Shuler, Eugene Hart and so many more great fighters over the years.

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

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

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

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

Confidence is definitely not a problem for Atif Oberlton.

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