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Amatuer Boxing
Lafayette, LA's Jessie Fletcher, won the 80-pound, 10-11-year-old age group at the Title National Championship Tournament in Ripley, TN on June 5. A decorated amateur boxer, Fletcher defeated Memphian Eugene Collins by RSC in the second round. Fletcher only started boxing in January of 2009, but has won four championships in his age group. Go now...
Women's Boxing
At 5-foot-3, Kansas City, MO light middleweight Melisenda Perez is used to having to fight much taller opponents. Despite the height disadvantage, Perez has managed to be a force in her division. Perez won a 4-round unanimous decision over Batesville, AR's April Ward Saturday night (July 10) on Les Bonano's "Battle On The Bay" card at Hollywood Casino. Read more...
Amateur Boxing
Boxing Competition In Georgia Games Begins July 18 at Doraville Arena
From Staff Reports
DORAVILLE, GA - The 2009 Georgia Games Championships in boxing are scheduled for July 18-19 at the Doraville Arena.
Weigh-in begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. The start of Saturday's competition has yet to be announced, but Sunday's bouts begin at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per competitor. An additional $5 fee is required for out-of-state residents.
National Championships Winds Up With Champions Crowned
Mississippi's Javonte Charles shows off his hardware after winning the 17-34, 201-pound open championship on Friday. (Photo credit: Randy Hammons)
By Randy Hammons Editor at ringside
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS - The Title National Championships wrapped up Friday (July 3) at the Mult-Purpose Complex with championships crowned. Boxers came from 20 states and Canada.
The complete results are below. Weight division and state represented are in parentheses. * Denotes non-championship bouts.
Action Heavy On Second Day Of Title National Championships
By Randy Hammons Editor at ringside
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS - Twenty-eight champions were crowned on Thursday night (July 2) on the second day of the Title National Championships at the Holly Springs Multi-Purpose Center.
The remainder of the championships are scheduled for today (July 3) as the tournament wraps up.
Complete results are below. Division and state represented are in parenthesis. * Denotes championship buts.
Bryant Starts Off On Good Foot In Title National Championships Bout
By Randy Hammons Editor at ringside
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS - As expected, decorated amateur boxer Bobby Bryant dominated his opponent on Wednesday (July 1) in the opening night of the Title National Championships at the Holly Springs Multi-Purpose Center.
Bryant, the two-time Title National Champion at 132 and 141 pounds, defeated Arkansas' Dakota Dawson 3-0 in the 154-pound opening match. A left hook to the body from Bryant put Dawson on the mat in the second round. Bryant advanced to meet Missouri's Victor Gathright, who out-pointed Tennessee's Ladarius Miller.
LaRose, Bayouside Boxing Clubs Team Up To Host Saturday, June 27 Show
From Staff Reports
CUT OFF, LA - LaRose Boxing Cub and Golden Meadow's Bayouside Boxing Club team up to host an amateur boxing show on Saturday, June 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center.
Action begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Ringside tables are $200.
Expected to attend include teams from Panama City, FL, Mobile, AL, Gulfport, MS and teams from Texas.
For further information, contact LaRose Boxing Club coach Gerard Adams at 985-693-7018 or Bayouside coach Damien St. Pierre at 985-637-1513.
