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Amateur Boxing
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Wilfred Fuselier Cops Ragin' Cajun's 2009 Boxer Of The Year Award |
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Ragin' Cajun Boxing Club award winners included, from left, Wilfred Fuselier, Smokey Guidry, Chad Trahan and Christian Williford. (Photo credit: Dierdre Gogarty)
LAFAYETTE, LA - Amateur heavyweight Wilfred "Wil the Thrill" Fuselier had a spectacular 2009. He was recently rewarded for his achievements by being selected Ragin' Cajun Boxing Club's Boxer of the Year at the club's annual awards banquet.
In 2009, Fuselier won the Louisiana Golden Gloves, the USA Boxing Southern Association Tournament and the Louisiana Governor's Games. The standing room only crowd at Alesi's Italian Restaurant gave Fuselier a huge ovation.
"Our club had a great year in 2009, and I am surprised and honored to win this trophy," Fueslier said. "All the hard work and sacrifice over the years paid off and I hope to ring home a national championship for our club."
Lafayette businessman Brent Milam was honored by the club as the 2009 Man of the Year for his continuing support of the club.
"What an honor to win this award. I am also honored to be associated with a boxing club that not only keeps our kids in great physical condition, but also requires academic success to participate," Milam said.
The Ragin' Cajun Hall of Fame surprised three new inductees. They included former Golden Gloves champions Charlie Richard and Dr. Michael Cavanaugh and ringside physician Dr. Michel Heard.
A slide show honored the life and times of Beldon E. Fox Jr., who recently passed away. He was a big supporter of amateur boxing. Mr. Fox was a two-time Louisiana High School boxing champion and a successful oil and gas businessman. A true friend a benefactor, Mr. Fox will be missed by all who knew him. He supported the club not only financially, but also intellectually and spiritually.
The banquet's full list of award winners is below:
Boxer of the Year: Wilfred Fuselier
Junior Olympic Boxer of the Year: Hunter Marvin
Man of the Year: Brent Milam
Beldon Fox Award: Brandon Schoeffler
Best Senior Prospect: John Moody
Best Junior Prospect: Jessie Fletcher
Coach of the Year: Kevin Babineaux
Golden Boy: Chad Trahan
Heart of a Lion: Eric Bui
Knight in Shining Armor: Rudy Macklin, Baja Sports Grill, Mitch Cobb, Judy Johnson, Johnny Raymond, Glenn Armentor
Master Boxer: Ron Guidry
Open Female Boxer: Christine Bouchereau
Junior Olympic Female Boxer: Nicky Vo
Blood, Sweat and Cheers: Smokey Guidry
Never Give Up: Kaleb Vice
Hall of Fame: Charlie Richard, Dr. Michael Cavanaugh, Dr. Michel Heard
Team Spirit: Kevin and Jennifer Schoeffler, Chad and Becky Marvin, Shane and Carrie Fontenot
Liberty: Tim Nelams, Joe Almanza, Leslie Williford
Excelling in Higher Education: Jesse Saloom, Christian Williford, Ty Supple
Female Academic Achievement: Nicky Vo
Male Academic Achievement: Dylan Landry
Sportsmanship: Chance Fontenot
Doctor of the Year: Dr. Michel Heard
Rookie of the Year: Bishop Campbell
Goodwill: Dr. Phil Mayers, Dr. Amanda Phillips, Shay Lambright, David Nelams, Alex Landry
Gone But Never Forgotten Tribute: To the family of Beldon E. Fox
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