Get up close at ringside at fights throughout the Deep South. You can almost feel the sweat! Visit the Fight Card Photos section. Go now...
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.
Registration is day of the event only.
Divisions of competition are in Junior Olympic, Novice and Open (male and female). USA Boxing Junior Olympic rules will apply for Junior Olympic boxers. USA Boxing memberships are required for all divisions.
Medals will be awarded to each champion and runner-up in each weight class.
The Georgia State Games was developed to promote "grassroots" amateur sports and an improved quality of life. The Georgia State Games attracts athletes from a variety of backgrounds, ages and skill levels. Each year the Georgia State Games continues t develop programs that fit the athletic and lifestyle needs of the Georgia public. As a member of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). which is a community based, multi-sport member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the Georgia Games is committed to enhance and promote participation in amateur sports.
For further information, contact Buddy Davis at 770-471-1080.
