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Women's Boxing Included in the 2011 PanAmerican Games
(November 10, 2009)
During a General Assembly, The Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) and its President, Mario Vazquez Rana, announced the inclusion of Women Boxing in the 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games, a request made by the President of the American Boxing Confederation, Bienvenido Solano. Read More...
USA Boxing Supports Efforts to Pardon Jack Johnson
(November 09, 2009)
The Board of Directors of USA Boxing, Inc., the national governing body for Olympic-style boxing in the United States, is in support of Senator John McCain and Congressman Peter King's efforts to pardon Jack Johnson. The Board recognizes the Senate and House of Representatives resolutions as a strong statement on behalf of the Johnson's family and the sport of boxing. Read More...
Boxer believes in hitting the books
(November 09, 2009)
Boxing promoters have been sweet-talking Luis Arias for more than a year and the 19-year-old amateur admits he has been tempted by the thought of getting paid to enter the ring. Read More...
USA Boxing Team visits Stowe
(October 27, 2009)
Tuesday October 27, 2009. The USA boxing team were in town to compete against Great Britian in an International Boxing Exhibition, they came and spoke to fourth graders about healthy lifestyles, the sport of boxing and injury prevention. Read More...
USA Boxing Announces 90 in 90 Campaign
(October 23, 2009)
USA Boxing announces a fund raising campaign with a goal of raising $90,000 in 90 days. Read More...
USA Boxing Conference Call Summary to Membership
(October 15, 2009)
I want to thank the USA Boxing members who participated in the two conference calls last week. I believe the communications were helpful from a National Office position and also provided valuable feedback to the Board of Directors. Read More...
Queen Underwood and Tika Hemingway Win Gold at the 2009 Women’s Continental Championships in Ecuador
(October 10, 2009)
Two United States boxers won gold medals on Thursday at the 2009 Women's Continental Championships at the Abel Jimenez Parra Coliseum in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Read More...
Officials Certification Control Number Procedure/Program
(September 30, 2009)
Enrique Orci, National COO, would like to respectfully remind all LBCs and all USAB boxing officials that the USAB Official's Task Force, in conjunction with USAB's Office of Membership Services, established an Official's Certification Clinic Control Number (OCN) procedure/program, effective August 1, 2009. Read More...
TEAM USA GEARING UP FOR AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
(August 17, 2009)
Press Release: The United States’ top boxers in all 11 weight divisions are currently in preparations for the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships, September 1-12 in Milan, Italy. Read More...
Women's Boxing Accepted for 2012 Olympic Games
(August 13, 2009)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The International Olympic Committee Executive Board announced today that the sport of women's boxing will be added to the schedule for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Boxing was previously the only summer sport on the Olympic docket without a female counterpart. Read More...
Congratulations to Miguel Cartagena, Ranked #1 in the country at 106 lbs.!!!
(August 11, 2009)
USA Boxing's rankings reflect the top boxers in each weight division following the removal of athletes that have retired or turned professional. See rankings...
A Message to USA Boxing Membership
(August 07, 2009)
USA Boxing members,
On Tuesday, AUGUST 4, 2009, USA Boxing representatives Mike Martino, Joe Higgins and Tom Virgets met with USOC representatives Mike English, Gary Johansen and Rachel Isaacs, and Foundation representatives Deni Auclair, Brad Smith and Bill Deeter to discuss the state of USA Boxing and determine a way forward. Read More...
USA Boxing Update
(July 31, 2009)
USA Boxing is announcing the departure of two staff from the National Office.
Business Manager, Linda Gleeson, has submitted her letter of resignation from USA Boxing, effective September 2, 2009. Linda has been associated with USA Boxing for ten years. She has provided a consistently high level of professional management to our National Office. We lose one of the most valuable USA Boxing assets with her departure. Read More...
USA Boxing Loses A Great Man and Respected Olympian
(July 27, 2009)
USA Boxing suffered a tremendous loss on Saturday as 1992 Olympian and World Champion Vernon Forrest was killed in Atlanta, Ga. Forrest will be remembered fondly by all those who knew him for both his outstanding skills in the boxing ring and his kind heart and charitable endeavors outside of it. Read More...
USA Boxing and the Newark, New Jersey Organizing Committee were notified by e-mail on July 28th that four members of the American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) met in Mexico this past weekend and determined that it was in the best interest of everyone to move the site from Newark, New Jersey to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Read More...
State of USA Boxing
(June 25, 2009)
Dear USA Boxing Member:
As your newly appointed member to the BOD of USA Boxing in the capacity
of the LBC representative, my responsibility is to you and to keep you
fully informed about the state of amateur boxing. I was originally
going to write an "I told you so letter" for that dreadful day in
Chicago when the USOC and Tom Virgets coerced you into signing all your
rights away. However, the situation is too grave to look back, we are
now placed in the position of trying to save USA Boxing. I attended my
first BOD meeting in March 2009 and within the first 5 minutes I found
myself apologizing to the Board for blaming them on not watching your
money. I found out a short time latter that they didn't event know that
our money was not being spent properly. Naturally this was all blamed
on the new governance which you voted on in Chicago, which prohibited
interference by the Board with the Executive Director. At least that
was the excuse. The USOC saw it differently. Read More...
Athletes Needed
(May 22, 2009)
Hello USAB supporters!
The Athlete Advisory Council is trying to increase our athlete e-mail
list so we can get
more athletes involved in athlete issues, advocacy, and elections. We
have changed our
by-laws in the attempts to be more inclusive to all USAB athletes, not
just the ones that attend
US Nationals. Now, ANY registered athlete can vote in AAC National
Representative elections.
But we need help spreading the word. Our new website www.usaboxingathlete.org
has a place
right on the home page that athletes can enter their e-mail address
and be added to our list.
It would be great if everyone could take 10 minutes or so and get any
of the athletes that you
know in your LBC to sign up on the home page. OR-you can just enter
their e-mail address as well. Read More...
E-mail from the President of USA Boxing: HBO and USA Boxing
(May 22, 2009)
To all,
On a targeted basis, we have started to work together with HBO to
generate increased awareness for our events and athletes while
encouraging fans of amateur boxing to tune-in to HBO’s bouts.
Attached is the first media announcement from the new relationship,
which focuses on a Gloves Not Guns clinic linked to HBO’s upcoming
Boxing After Dark event in Florida on May 30.
We’ll be posting news of other activities with HBO on our web-site and
e-newsletter.
-Jim
Jim Millman
Chief Executive Officer
USA Boxing
R.I.P - Greg Page
(May 3, 2009)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)—Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home. He was 50.
His wife, Patricia Page, said she found the one-time World Boxing Association champion in his bed Monday morning. Patricia Page said he died of complications related to injuries he suffered in the fight.
Page told The Associated Press her husband "is in a better place now."
The March 9, 2001, fight left Page in a coma for nearly a week. He then had a stroke during post-fight surgery. He was paralyzed on his left side and received intensive physical therapy.
April Grassroots Athletes of the Month
(April 30, 2009)
All:
I hope you are all enjoying a nice spring season. I have attached the Grassroots Athlete of the Month form for April. Please nominate any athlete within our LBC that you feel is deserving of this award. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Julie Goldsticker
Director of Media and Public Relations
USA Boxing
(719) 866-2304
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California State Athletic Commission Lifts Suspension of USA Boxing
(April 14, 2009)
The California State Athletic Commission lifted its suspension of USA Boxing's authority and events in the state of California following a hearing on Monday at the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles. The decision in favor of USA Boxing ends a nearly three-week suspension imposed by the commission on March 23. Read More...
Press conference Ronald cruz KranK'd BODY FUEL
(March 29, 2009)
AIBA Testing (R/J’s) - 2009
(March 26, 2009)
The intent of this memo is to communicate that we will conduct AIBA testing this year at the US National Championships on June 8th – 13th in Denver, CO, 2009. Testing will be for Continental and International positions as well as International Maintenance.
An eligible applicant's fully completed application and a testing fee in the form of a $150.00 US money order, payable to USA Boxing, Inc, must be received by Enrique Orci prior to April 15, 2009 to be considered for testing.
As detailed in the enclosed file titled "AIBA Testing Eligibility – 2009" all candidates must meet all the requirements as listed.
Also enclosed is the application titled "USA Boxing Application for AIBA Testing – 2009". This application has the details as to where to send the paperwork and required fee.
For the existing AIBA's desiring to take the maintenance exam please send me a notification in writing as well as the testing fee.
I look forward to seeing you at this year's US National Championships and best up luck in your quest to test for AIBA.
Following is a statement by Tim Noonan, Chairman of the California State Athletic Commission, regarding amateur boxing in California:
"Effective Monday, March 23, 2009 the California State Athletic Commission suspended the authorization previously given to USA Boxing to regulate amateur boxing in California pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 18646. The temporary suspension will remain in effect until CSAC has fully investigated numerous allegations concerning regulation of the sport by USA Boxing and its local affiliates. As previously reported in the press, young children, many under the age of sixteen and some as young as eight, have been fighting in private clubs for entertainment purposes. At these fights, it has been alleged that gambling and drinking took place, and that parents of children were told not to attend."
"The Commission is concerned that the safety and fairness standards set forth and overseen by the national office of USA Boxing are inadequate to properly protect the health and safety of amateur fighters in California."
"USA Boxing maintains a monopoly on fighters wishing to participate in the Olympic Games. Commissioner Noonan has indicated that if USA Boxing’s authority to regulate amateur boxing in California is revoked, the Commission will work closely with the California Legislature to examine whether or not to amend Business and Professions Code section 18702 in order to allow youth participants under 16 years of age to participate in amateur tournaments. The Commission will also work closely with the United States Olympic Committee to ensure that California’s amateur boxers will be able to participate in qualifying tournaments for the Olympic Games."
"The Commission has asked USA Boxing officials to submit written and/or oral argument as to why USA Boxing's authorization to regulate amateur boxing should not be permanently revoked at the Commission's next meeting, currently scheduled for April 13 -14, 2009 in Los Angeles. Commission staff will have no further comment until such time as the Commission makes a final determination as to the status of USA Boxing in California."
2009 USA Boxing National Championships - Denver, Colorado
(March 12, 2009)
Dear LBC Presidents,
I hope all is well. Attached are two documents pertaining to the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships. Please review and distribute to your LBC and contact me with any questions or concerns.
AIBA Testing Memo
(March 09, 2009)
The intent of this memo is to communicate that we will conduct AIBA testing this year at the US National Championships on June 8th - 13th in Denver, CO. Testing will be for Continental, International, and International Maintenance.
An eligible applicant's fully completed application and a testing fee in the form of a $150.00 US money order, payable to USA Boxing, Inc, must be received by Enrique Orci prior to April 15, 2009 to be considered for testing. Read More...
Jerry Odom Named USA Boxing National Athlete of the Month for February
(March 04, 2009)
Light heavyweight Jerry Odom (Bowie, Md.) has been selected as USA Boxing's National Athlete of the Month for February. Odom, who turned 16-years-old on February 27, won the light heavyweight title in the 14-15-year-old age division at the National Silver Gloves, February 5-7 in Independence, Mo. In addition, Odom was named the Outstanding Boxer for the 14-15-year-old age division. Read More...
The 2009 National Golden Gloves Will Not Serve as a Qualifier for the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships
(March 04, 2009)
Due to the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships being contested one month after the 2009 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, Golden Gloves of America has decided not to advance their champions to the USA Boxing National Championships. The Golden Gloves champions will therefore not earn an automatic berth into the USA Boxing National Championships.
Read More...
Coach's application for international competitions and high performance training camps posted
(March 04, 2009) Click here to download the coach's application for international competitions and high performance training camps.
2009 Ringside Physicians' Symposium
(March 2, 2009)
This year the Ringside Physicians' course and certification exam will be held June 10 - 13 in Denver, Colorado during the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships.
It is anticipated that you will be able to earn up to 24 hours of category I CME credit approved by the American Academy of Family Practice. In addition to the didactic sessions, there is also time for supervised practical experience at pre-bout physicals and at ringside. Read More...
Rau’shee Warren and Paul Koon Earn Victories over Ireland
(March 02, 2009)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The United States completed their second dual event with Ireland on Sunday, March 1 at the Arch Centre Athy in Kildare, Ireland. Due to injuries sustained by middleweight Aleem Whitfield (Geneva, N.Y.) and the Irish super heavyweight, the two nations only faced off in 10 bouts. Read More...
The United States Olympic Education Center and Army’s World Class Athlete
Program Face off
Julie Goldsticker - USA Boxing March 03, 2009
Two of the nation's top amateur boxing program faced off in a grudge match
at the Fort Carson Event Center in Fort Carson, Colo., on Thursday as the
U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program battled the United States Olympic
Education Center team.
The two storied programs are led by past Olympic coaches with 1996 Head
Coach Al Mitchell leading the USOEC boxers and 2004 Olympic Head Coach
Basheer Abdullah in command of the Army boxers. The match-ups between the
two always feature a friendly rivalry when their two programs go
head-to-head and this match-up was no exception.
Women’s 2009 National Golden Gloves Championship Tournament
(April 27, 2008)
July 8 to July 11, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This Tournament is open to all USA Boxing Members:
Juniors ages 13 – 14 years
Senior ages 15 – 16 years
Elite / Novice ages 17 – 34 years
Masters ages 35 and up
This tournament is a 3- day elimination process.
This is USA Boxing Ranking point tournament in each weight division.
USA Boxing has a webinar a web-conferencing tool that allows for live meetings and presentations to be conducted via internet. Each LBC is required attendance. There will be a raffle that night.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH AT 6 PM MST.
Please e-mail Michelle Nadeau (719-866-2320) at
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your name, e-mail address, LBC and title to register
she will reply back with all the necessary information
Jean
AIBA votes for women's boxing at 2012 Olympics
(February 18, 2009)
MILAN (AP) -- The International Amateur Boxing Association voted Wednesday to move ahead with a bid to include women's boxing in the Olympics, starting with the 2012 Games in London.
Boxing is the only one of 26 Olympic summer sports federations without female competitors.
AIBA president Ching-Kuo Wu said the executive committee voted unanimously to introduce women's boxing into the Olympics and that an official application would be submitted to the International Olympic Committee at the end of the month. Read More...
The 2009 USA Boxing National Championships to be Contested in Denver, June 8-13, 2009
(February 13, 2009)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The USA Boxing National Championships will move north to Denver for the 2009 edition of the event. Yet, that is not the only change highlighting amateur boxing's premier event in 2009. For the first time, the U.S. Championships and Junior Olympic National championships will be contested in the same event, showcasing the nation's top junior and senior division boxers in both men's and women's action. The competition will be contested June 8-13 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colo., with 500 boxers vying for a national title in the Mile High city. Read More...
The United States to face Ireland in International Dual Action
(February 02, 2009)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Team USA will compete in the first international event of 2009 at the USA vs. Ireland Dual, February 27-March 2 in Dublin, Ireland. The two countries will face off in two dual events with the first taking place at the National Boxing Stadium on Friday, February 27 and the second on Sunday, March 1 at the Arch Centre Athy. The United States team will participate in a training camp, February 18-24 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., before departing for Dublin. Read More...
Oscar De La Hoya to Serve as the Official Spokesperson for USA Boxing's Gloves Not Guns Program
(January 21, 2009)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Ten-time world champion and 1992 Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya will serve as the official spokesperson for USA Boxing's youth initiative and development program, Gloves Not Guns. De La Hoya will assist in promoting this important community initiative, which gives kids a free introduction to boxing as an athletic way to improve their lives and fill their time with a positive activity. Read More...
USA Boxing Announces Train the Trainer Dates
(January 16, 2009)
USA Boxing would like to invite your LBC to participate in the 2009 Combined Clinic - Train the Trainer. This year USA Boxing will be providing each LBC the opportunity to send one official and one coach to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for this event. Read More...
Boxer of the Month Nominations
(February 14, 2009)
Dear LBC Leadership:
I hope you are all doing well. I know everyone is very busy with the Silver Gloves, USA Boxing National Championships and Golden Gloves qualifiers as well as your normal local events.
I am reaching out to you for further assistance in promoting your athletes. As you may now, USA Boxing gives out a monthly USA Boxing Athlete of the Month award. We would like to open it up to the local level for nominations. I have attached a form for you to utilize. We are looking for any athletes who you feel are deserving of recognition for performance in the ring and a positive attitude outside of it. Please feel free to nominate both a male and female athlete for each month.
You can e-mail your nominations to me at
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or fax them to (719) 632-3426 if it is easier.
If you have any questions regarding the USA Boxing Athlete of the Month, please feel free to contact me.
Be entered to win a USA Boxing-NIKE promo gift pack!!!
(February 13, 2009)
USA Boxing is conducting a membership survey to gain important information about our membership in order that we might be able to better meet your needs in the future. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and your information will be kept confidential. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out this very important survey.
All participants must be 13 years of age or older. At the end of the survey, you will be asked for your membership number. This number will only be used as your entry into a raffle to win an official USA Boxing-NIKE gift promotional gift pack and to ensure that members do not respond to the survey more than once. Please click here to complete the survey
2009 USA Boxing National Championships Date and Venue Confirmed!
Click here for the official 2009 USA Boxing National Championships Event Page. Any updates, clarifications or additional information can be found here.
Click here for the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships Fact Sheet.
Election of Officers Results
Middle Atlantic Election of Officers: December 14, 2008 -- Ring 1 -- Philadelphia
President: Tony Wolfe
Vice President: Jeffery Brady
Secretary: Pam Mundy
Treasurer: Jeff Jowett
Board of Directors: Dr. Tony AL-Amin & Sloan Harrison
Master's Clinic and Boxing Show February 19-21, 2009
(December 23, 2008)
The Master's clinic and sanctioned show is scheduled for February 19, 20 and 21, 2009. The clinic will be staffed with Hall of Fame Champions, World Champions both past and current and ranked World Class Trainers. Training and seminars will start at 1:00 PM on Thursday and will end at 12:00 Noon on Saturday. The fee for the clinic is $299.00. After the clinic concludes, the match ups and weigh in for the USABoxingMetro sanctioned all Master boxing show will take place. The first bout will be at 7:00 PM Saturday evening. There is no fee to compete and you do not have to attend the clinic to compete. All bouts will be pre- matched. If you wish to compete but not attend the clinic, you must contact Angela Querol at the Gleason's Gym number (718) 797-2872. First choice for matching up will be given to attendees of the clinic. The clinic and show will take place at Gleason's Gym in New York City. The $299.00 fee may be paid by credit card or check. You can use e-mail or postage. The gym address is: 77 Front St. 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201.
NEWS RELEASE: International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2009
(DECEMBER 9, 2008)
CANASTOTA, NY - DECEMBER 9, 2008 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the newest class of inductees to enter the
Hall. Living inductees include bantamweight champion Orlando Canizales
(USA), heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis (UK), junior lightweight champion Brian Mitchell (South Africa),
matchmaker / publicist / promoter Bob Goodman (USA), promoter Akihiko
Honda (Japan), journalist Hugh McIlvaney (UK) and broadcaster Larry
Merchant (USA). Read More...
USA Boxing Opens Coach Search
(December 09, 2008)
National Team Head Coach Application Deadline: January 15, 2009
Position Summary: USA Boxing is looking for a highly motivated, successful coach to lead, oversee, manage and coach our top amateur athletes. The National Coach is responsible for working with the athletes' personal coaches as well as within the USA Boxing High Performance Plan on leading technical and tactical approaches to international amateur boxing. Read More...
2009 USA Boxing National Championships Changes Click here for new updated information about the weight classes at the 2009 USA Boxing National Championships.
Team USA Claims Four Medals at the 2008 AIBA Women’s World Championships
(December 01, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Four international newcomers took home hardware from the 2008 AIBA Women's World Championships, November 22-29 in Ningbo City, China. Welterweight Vanessa Jackson (Columbus, Ohio) and light heavyweight Mioshia Wagoner (Lawrence, Kansas) both won silver medals in their first World Championships. Read More...
U.S. Olympic Team Trials Champion Michael Hunter Commits to Remain
Amateur
(November 18, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The United States Number One ranked Super
heavyweight, Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.), has made the decision
to remain amateur, he announced on Wednesday. The U.S. Olympic Team
Trials super heavyweight champion will look to add more national and
international titles to his already impressive resume before moving on
to the pro ranks. Read More...
3 Minute Rounds for Open Class Boxers
(November 18, 2008)
As per the home office in Colorado the new AIBA ruling for the change
of the (2) two minute round time limit for OPEN class boxer will go
into affect as of 01 JAN 09. This will be the standard at the regional
and national level tournaments starting in 2009.
This change is as follows: Open class boxers will now compete in (3)
three rounds of (3) minute duration.
The ruling change will go into affect for the Virginia Association
LBC#12 at the Sr. LBC Championships in November.
Other rulings by AIBA have not been commented on at this time.
Women's Weight Classes
(November 18, 2008)
All LBC and regional competitions must contest female competition at the following weight classes.
101lbs (46kg)
106lbs (48kg)
112lbs (51kg)
119lbs (54kg)
125lbs (57kg)
132lbs (60kg)
141lbs (64kg)
152lbs (69kg)
165lbs (75kg)
178lbs (81kg)
178+lbs (81+kg)
Danny Swift Garcia makes his way to the KO Cafe radio show
Philadelphia's highly touted boxing prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia, makes his way to the KO Café radio show on BoxingScene.com. Listen to the young rising star as he discusses his life in professional boxing. Tune in today. Click here to listen.
USA Boxing National Profile: Joey Dawejko
(November 14, 2008) Weight class: Super Heavyweight Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. Birthdate: June 11, 1990 Read More...
DANNY "SWIFT" GARCIA RETURNS TO THE RING NOVEMBER 22, 2008 AT THE MGM GRAND
(November 12, 2008)
Philadelphia's undefeated hard hitting Jr. welterweight prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia (8-0, 7 KO's) strives to keep his unbeaten streak alive. The Golden Boy Promotions standout slugger returns to the ring November 22, 2008 on the Ricky Hatton vs. Paul Malignaggi spectacle, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Read More...
Joey Dawejko Wins Gold at the 2008 Youth World Championships
(November 03, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Super Heavyweight Joey Dawejko (Philadelphia, Pa.) traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico for only his second major national event, and returned home with a gold medal draped around his neck. Read More...
U.S. Heavyweights Enjoy Success in Guadalajara
(October 28, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The two heavyweights from the United States both took the ring for the first time at the Youth World Championships on Monday, and both enjoyed strong victories in their opening contests. Read More...
Team USA Earns Three More Victories at the Youth World Championships
(October 28, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - Five U.S. boxers stepped through the ropes at the Gymnasium Lopez Mateos Arena in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday with three claiming victories to advance in the 2008 AIBA Youth World Championships. Read More...
An Interview with Danny Garcia
Article By: Matt Lord
(October 13, 2008)
From a city with a storied history of producing boxing greats comes Danny "Swift" Garcia, the rising junior-welterweight talent. Danny fights for Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and currently is undefeated with seven wins, while seeming to look better every time he steps in the ring. Read More...
The United States Claims Four Gold Medals at the Women's Pan American Championships
(October 13, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The United States closed the 2008 Women's Pan American Championships with a bang on Tuesday, winning four gold medals at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The United States team led the tournament in the number of finalists with nine boxers competing in championship round action. Read More...
AIBA wants women's boxing in London Games
By GREG BEACHAM - USOC via AP
(October 13, 2008)
BEIJING (AP) Amateur boxing's top officials think it's long past time for female fighters to stand on the Olympic podium.
Women's boxing should be added to the 2012 London Games, the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) executive committee formally proclaimed Monday, announcing plans to develop a detailed proposal to put before the International Olympic Committee later this year. Read More...
Hints to Improve and Develop Local Officials
by Enrique Orci
(October 13, 2008)
The improvement of officials at the LBC level rests mainly on the shoulders of the LBC Chief of Officials. Hence, it is imperative this individual has the skills and experience to evaluate judges as well as referees. Read More...
Brittany Inkrote
(September 30, 2008) Hometown: Red Lion, Pennsylvania Birthdate: January 7, 1988 Height: 5-9 Weight: 145 pounds Read More...
USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Dan Campbell Retires
(September 30, 2008)
USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Dan Campbell announced today that he has chosen to retire. In addition to his position as National Director of Coaching, Campbell also served as the Head Coach for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Read More...
USA Boxing Receives a Two-Year Grant from the Daniels Fund
(September 30, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) -USA Boxing has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Daniels Fund to help bring the USA Boxing National Championships to Denver in both 2009 and 2010, as well as introducing the Gloves Not Guns program in Denver in 2009. Read More...
USA Boxing Announces Dates for Train the Trainer, U.S. Championships
(September 30, 2008)
The USA Boxing Train the Trainer Clinic will take place at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 16-23, 2009.The USA Boxing National Championships will be contested in early June in Denver, Colo. Read More...
DANNY GARICA AND CARLOS IVAN VELASQUEZ CONTINUE TO SHINE (September 28, 2008)
Golden Boy Promotions hot undefeated prospects Danny Garcia (7-0, 6 KO's) and Carlos Ivan Velasquez (9-0, 8 KO's) extended on their winning streaks by scoring knockouts on the undercard of Marquez vs Casamayor. Garcia faced Tyrone Wiggins and Velasquez fought Jose Navarrete.
For more information on Danny Garcia and Carlos Ivan Velasquez please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or www.shellyfinkel.com
Rock Ministries Uplift Kensington Youth
(September 28, 2008)
By Ira W. Luke, III
The youth of Kensington have found a solid rock to lean on and that rock is Jesus Christ.
The Bible says you shall, “Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not only on your own understanding but in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path.” Read More...
GREAT NEWS, from The President
(September 22, 2008)
USA BOXING AND THE USOC (UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE) HAVE INITIATED A PLAN TO PROVIDE USA BOXING WITH A $100,000 URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT! Click Here to Read MORE GREAT NEWS!!!
Oscar Diaz Is Awake and Breathing on His Own
(September 19, 2008)
Welterweight boxer Oscar Diaz is awake and breathing on his own, according to a press release from University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Diaz had been in
a coma for the past two months after being injured in a July 16 loss to
Delvin Rodriguez. He collapsed after the 10th round and underwent
emergency surgery that night for severe swelling and bleeding of his
brain.
DANNY GARCIA RETURNS TO THE RING SEPT 13, 2008
(September 3, 2008)
Making his way back to the ring is Golden Boy Promotions highly publicized undefeated Jr. Welterweight prospect Danny Garcia (6-0, 5 KO's). Garcia, whose opponent is yet to be announced, will showcase his skills in a six round bout on the undercard of Joel Casamayor vs Juan Manuel Marquez set to take place September 13, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Read More...
STAR BOXING'S YOUNG STAR RAYMOND SERRANO ANNIHILATES OPPONENT IN VERY FIRST ROUND
BRONX, NY - Aug 31, 2008 .Raymond Serrano (7-0, 5KO's), Star Boxing's 19 year old welterweight phenomenon, scored a first round knockout over veteran Jimmy LeBlanc (11-15-4, 3KO's) Friday night at the New Alhambra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Serrano came out very aggressive and started landing big shots against his opponent. Read More...
Heavyweight Deontay Wilder Wins a Bronze Medal for the United States
(USA Boxing August 22, 2008)
(BEIJING, CHINA) - Heavyweight Deontay Wilder (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) claimed a bronze medal on Friday at the Olympic Games. The lone remaining competitor for the United States, Wilder faced off with reigning World Champion Clemente Russo of Italy in semifinal action at the Workers Indoor Arena in Beijing. Read More...
UPDATE: USA Boxing Website (August 20, 2008)
Hi Everyone,
I hope you have had the chance to spend some time with our new website and have become more comfortable navigating it. Thank you for emailing your suggestions to me. As I've previously stated, this website is for our membership as well as fans, so let me know what you'd like to see. Read More...
Luis Yanez and Deontay Wilder Turn the Tide with Olympic Victories in Beijing
USA Boxing (August 13, 2008)
(BEIJING, CHINA) – Heavyweight Deontay Wilder (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) has enjoyed a quick rise to the top of the boxing world, competing in his first Olympic bout less than three years after he first stepped into a boxing gym. Read More...
World Champion Rau'shee Warren Drops a Heartbreaker at the Olympic Games
USA Boxing (August 12, 2008)
(BEIJING, CHINA) – Two-time Olympian and flyweight World Champion Rau’shee Warren (Cincinnati, Ohio) has waited four years for the opportunity to step through the ropes at the Olympic Games and his wait ended in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday. Read More...
Featherweight Raynell Williams Claims Third Olympic Win for the U.S. Team while Ali loses debut
USA Boxing (August 11, 2008)
(BEIJING, CHINA) – Featherweight Raynell Williams (Cleveland, Ohio) made his Olympic debut on Monday at the Workers Indoor Arena in Beijing and the 19-year-old made sure it was a successful one. Read More...
Middleweight Shawn Estrada Opens the 2008 Olympic Games with a First Round Victory
(August 11, 2008)
( BEIJING , CHINA ) – Inspired by his ailing father, Juan Estrada, thousands of miles away in Los Angeles , Calif. , middleweight Shawn Estrada ( E. Los Angeles , Calif. ) recorded a 10-2 victory over Argentina’s Ezequiel Maderna in opening round action. Read More...
Andrade wins, Molina loses on busy day for US team
By GREG BEACHAM - USOC via AP (August 10, 2008)
BEIJING (AP)
Another American boxer wins, and another bows out with a health scare. Although the U.S. team isn't the world's most consistent bunch, it's been consistently dramatic in the Olympics so far. Read More...
U.S. boxer Russell out of Games
(August 9, 2008)
By David Epstein, SI.com
BEIJING -- The U.S. boxing team lost one of its leading medal contenders on Friday morning when bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. missed the Olympic weigh-in hours after losing consciousness in his Olympic Village dorm room, possibly from dehydration. Read More...
THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC EDUCATION CENTER'S BOXING PROGRAM TO REOPEN FOR FALL SEMESTER
(August 4, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The USA Boxing program at the United States Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University will reopen following a nine month hiatus due to funding issues. Read More...
THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC EDUCATION CENTER'S BOXING PROGRAM TO REOPEN FOR FALL SEMESTER
(August 3, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The USA Boxing program at the United States Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University will reopen following a nine month hiatus due to funding issues. With joint financial assistance from USA Boxing, the USA Boxing Foundation and Northern Michigan University, the program will recommence in the fall of 2008. Read More...
OSCAR DE LA HOYA ENSHRINED IN THE 2008 U.S. OLYMPIC HALL OF FAME CLASS
(August 3, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya has been named a member of the 2008 United States Olympic Hall of Fame, joining an accomplished class of athletes from both the winter and summer Olympic Games. Read More...
USA Boxing Team in China!
(August 2, 2008)
2008 Olympic Boxing updates are being brought to you by Everlast The 2008 Olympic Boxing Team is now in Beijing, China. In their final meeting before departing from San Francisco, 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward addressed the team, giving them important advice and guidance on what it takes to win Olympic gold. Read More...
Boxing Permit
(July 30, 2008)
Good afternoon,
Recently Delaware passed legislation (see attachment) which the governor just signed on Monday, changing the boxing, mixed martial arts and sports entertainment laws. What affects amateur boxing is that all events, whether there is a fee charged or not will require a permit from the State of Delaware. Read More...
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HOST "THE LEAVANDER JOHNSON'S BATTLE AT THE BEACH" ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2008
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BOXING TEAM'S LAST ROUND BEFORE BEIJING
(July 16, 2008)
By Aimee Berg
Last Friday, 11 days before the US Olympic boxing team leaves for China, it held its last open training session at the world-famous Gleason's gym in New York City. While the regular clients did their own workouts and Hilary Swank's trainer for "Million Dollar Baby" prepped a local fighter in a distant ring, Team USA performed in another corner of the shop-worn gym. Read More...
USA BOXING ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS
(July 15, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing is pleased to announce a new alliance with Golden Boy Promotions, one of the leading boxing promotional companies in the world, under which USA Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions will collaborate on numerous marketing, media, broadcast and consulting efforts. Read More...
The National Governing Body for Olympic - Style Boxing
(July 9, 2008)
The United States Olympic Boxing Team to Host an Open Training Session at the Legendary Gleason's Gym at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - The United States Olympic Boxing Team will be holding their final open training session at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11 at the legendary Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. Read More...
The Write Hook, July 2008 Vol. III
(July 8, 2008) Click here to access the Third edition of USA Boxing's eNewsletter, "The Write Hook", including LBC News, Athletes News and updates from the National Office.
Also, don't miss the United States Olympic Boxing Team on NBC's Today Show on Thursday, July 10. The team will appear in the 8:30 a.m. half hour with middleweight Shawn Estrada giving Matt Lauer and Al Roker a boxing lesson. View Newsletter...
SHAWN ESTRADA OFFICIALLY QUALIFIES HIS SPOT ON THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TEAM
(July 6, 2008)
Middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.) officially earned his berth on the U.S. Olympic Team with a gold medal winning performance at the Americas Qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala, April 23-30. Congratulations to Shawn.
MICHELLE NADEAU IS NAMED BROADCAST AND DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER
(July 6, 2008)
Michelle Nadeau has been promoted to the position of USA Boxing Broadcast and Digital Manager. Michelle joined USA Boxing in January as the Project Coordinator following a four-month internship. In her new position, Michelle will be responsible for supporting USA Boxing’s increasing involvement in broadcast, content, and web-based applications and programming.
THREE NEW ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVES ARE SELECTED
(July 6, 2008)
The three new representatives on the Athlete Advisory Council are Krysti Rosario (Manhattan Beach, Calif.), Walter Sarnoi (Monterey Park, Calif.) and Siju Shabazz (Las Cruces, N.M.).
TWENTY-FOUR JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED IN MARQUETTE
(July 6, 2008)
(MARQUETTE, MICH.) – The 2008 Junior Olympic National Championships concluded on Friday with 24 title bouts at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Mich. Championship round action took place in both men’s and women’s action in all of the contested weight divisions. Read More...
THE FIRST USA BOXING OLYMPIC INVITATIONAL IS CONTESTED IN BRIDGEPORT
( May 12, 2008)
(BRIDGEPORT, CONN.) – The first-ever USA Boxing Olympic Invitational took place on Friday night at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., with several Olympians from the United States, China and Brazil facing off in one of the final competitions before the 2008 Olympics. Read More...
“Around The Ring” USA vs. Puerto Rico World Duel Results NYC’s Sadam Ali Wins
By Bobby Breen
(April 29, 2008)
USA-Boxing had an International World Duel night of competition at Temple University’s Liacouras Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. on Saturday April 26th. Broadcast live on Philadelphia channel CN8, the show had eleven bouts with several 2008 Olympians competing. Read More...
DANNY GARCIA: "I'M GOING TO GO HARD 'CAUSE I'M A YOUNG PHILLY FIGHTER" By Sean Malone
(April 29, 2008)
"I never though I would be fighting under him. It's like a dream come true and a blessing. I'm looking forward to it and I cant wait," stated highly-touted Jr. welterweight prospect Danny Garcia as he talked about fighting on the undercard of De La Hoya-Forbes just two weeks after scoring an impressive stoppage on the undercard of Hopkins-Calzaghe. Check out what he had to say about his next fight this weekend, his future plans and much more. Read More...
TEAM USA ENJOYS A VICTORIOUS NIGHT AGAINST PUERTO RICO IN PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2008)
(PHILADELPHIA, PA.) – The United States and Puerto Rico faced off in world boxing dual action on Saturday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pa., with four United States Olympians taking the ring for one of their final bouts before the 2008 Olympic Games. Read More..
Philly vs. PR THREE U.S. BOXERS TO COMPETE IN THE AMERICAS OLYMPIC QUALIFIER (April 28, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Three U.S. boxers will compete in the final Olympic Qualifier, April 25-30 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.), light heavyweight Christopher Downs (Fort Carson, Colo.), and super heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) will all vie for their Beijing berths at the Domo-Deportiva Zona in Guatemala City. The trio of boxers will depart for Guatemala on Sunday, April 20 before opening competition on April 25. Read More...
A Message from the CEO
(May 8, 2008)
I hope you enjoy the 2nd edition of our new USA Boxing newsletter, which now carries the new title of TheWrite-Hook. Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for the new title, and to Dr. Dan Carpenter in particular for the winning entry. Click Here for the May 2008 edition of the Write-Hook
SHAWN ESTRADA WINS GOLD AT THE AMERICAS QUALIFIER, CLAIMS A BEIJING BERTH WHILE MICHAEL HUNTER DROPS SEMIFINAL BOUT
(May 5, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS , COLO.) – Middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.) took home the gold from the second Americas Qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala on Wednesday. Estrada won a 4-1 paper scoring decision over Argentina’s Ezequiel Maderna, in their middleweight championship bout to add a gold medal to his Olympic berth. Read More...
“Around The Ring”
-Philadelphia Golden Gloves Rock The House
(April 21, 2008) By Bobby Breen
4/10/08. The Philadelphia Open and Novice Golden Gloves Championships were held Saturday night April 5th at the Front St. Gym (which is no longer on Front St.). A lively crowd packed the gym and was treated to eleven bouts Philadelphia style, all fight, no backing up! Read More...
USA AND PUERTO RICO PREPARE FOR APRIL 26 BATTLE
(April 21, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Members of the national teams from the United States and Puerto Rico are enjoying their last week of training as they prepare for the USA vs. Puerto Rico Dual, April 26 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The two delegations will arrive in Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 23 for final preparations before taking the ring for their grudge match. The excitingnight of action will begin at 7 p.m. with 11 outstanding bouts of action on tap. Read More...
CHECK OUT THE FIRST USA BOXING WEBINAR VIDEO
(April 21, 2008)
The video of the first-ever USA Boxing webinar is now available. Through this link, you will also be able to download the powerpoint presentation. http://videos.usoc.org/USABoxing.aspx
OSCAR DE LA HOYA NAMED TO THE 2008 U.S. OLYMPIC HALL OF FAME
(April 21, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya has been named a member of the 2008 United States Olympic Hall of Fame, joining an accomplished class of athletes from both the winter and summer Olympic Games. The 2008 Hall of Fame class is made up of nine Olympians, including De la Hoya, one Paralympian, an Olympic Coach, Veteran, Team and a Special Contributor. Read More...
2008 US FUTURE STAR NATIONALS
(March 27, 2008)
By: Jean Williams
Going to the Nationals has always been the ultimate phase of an amateur official’s career, however I was very disappointed how Pam and Dave’s first visit started out. I just raved to them how this was so different from any other tournament they have been to and how they would have a fantastic time. Read More...
MIDDLE ATLANTIC STARS SHOWN AT THIS YEARS
2008 US FUTURE STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (March 27, 2008)
By: Jean Williams
Middle Atlantic Amateur Boxing Association had some of their best athletes boxing for the Gold at this year’s US Future Star Nationals held at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. We came back with one Silver, two Bronze and very good performances by all of our boxers. Read More...
THREE U.S. BOXERS QUALIFY OLYMPIC BERTHS IN TRINIDAD
(March 25, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Following a week of competition at the Americas Qualifier, March 12-18 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, three U.S. boxers earned berths in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Read More...
FIVE U.S. BOXERS EARN QUARTERFINAL VICTORIES AT THE AMERICAS QUALIFIER (March 17, 2008)
(PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD) – Lightweight Sadam Ali (Brooklyn, N.Y.), light welterweight Javier Molina (Commerce, Calif.), middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.), heavyweight Deontay Wilder (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) and super heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) all joined light heavyweight Christopher Downs (Fort Carson, Colo.) in the semifinal round with quarterfinal wins on Saturday. Read More...
ELEVEN MEN CLAIM GOLD AT 2008 U.S. FUTURE STARS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(March 17, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championships concluded Friday night with the men's finals at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.The action started off with a back-and-forth contest in the light flyweight (106 lbs) division, featuring Louie Byrd (Denver, Colo.) and Fabian Cervantes (Ableta, Calif.). Read More...
LA Boxing Becomes Exclusive Health Club of USA Boxing (March 17, 2008)
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - LA Boxing, the premier boxing-based fitness
gym franchise in the nation, has become an official sponsor of USA
Boxing. The nationwide chain of gyms will now be the Official Boxing,
Health and Exercise Club of USA Boxing, the National Governing Body
for amateur boxing in the United States. Read More...
A Message from the CEO
(March 17, 2008)
Dear Members of USA Boxing,
Attached for your reading pleasure is the first edition of USA Boxing's new electronic newsletter, which will be sent out on a monthly basis to keep our LBCs and Clubs up-to-date on activities at the National Office.
In large part, this is your newsletter. Your suggestions, comments, and story ideas are welcome at any time.
As you will see, even the name of the newsletter is in your hands, as we are running a member contest to select an appropriate title for the newsletter.
We hope you enjoy it.
Sincerely,
Jim Millman Click here to access USA Boxing's first E-Newsletter
HUNTER AND MOLINA ADVANCE IN OLYMPIC QUALIFIER (March 15, 2008)
Light welterweight Javier Molina (Commerce, Calif.) put on a show in his quarterfinal contest with Barbados’ Matthew Robinson, recording a 14-3 victory while super heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) won an 11-4 decision over Colombia’s Oscar Rivas Torres in his Americas Qualifier opener.
Molina used the first round of action to test his opponent, using strong defense and movement to claim a 2-1 lead after one. Read More
THE 2008 U.S. FUTURE STARS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTERS ARE SET
(March 7, 2008)
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Following several months of qualifying competition, the 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championships participants have been set. Read More
New Women's Weight Classes Will Be Contested at the 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championship
(February 25, 2008) In accordance with new AIBA competition rules, new women's weight classes will be contested at the 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championship in Colorado Springs, Colo. The new weight classes for the women will be as follows:
101
106
112
119
125
132
141
152
165
178
178+
If a weight class in which a female is registered has not been modified, the athlete must compete at their qualified weight class. If the weight class has been modified, the athlete has a choice to declare a weight directly above or below their former weight. (i.e. A women formally qualified at 110lbs must declare either 106lbs or 112lbs.) This decision must be made at registration.
U.S. FUTURE STARS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP UDPATES
(February 25, 2008)
( COLORADO SPRINGS , COLO. ) – In an effort to reward the efforts of the future stars of amateur boxing, USA Boxing will be awarding the top two finishers at the upcoming U.S. Future Stars National Championship a financial bonus. The gold medalists will receive $1000 with silver medalists winning $500 in both the male and female divisions.
Allan Nader
East Central Regional Coordinator, USAB
AIBA rule changes go into effect after Olympics
(February 20, 2008) AIBA was planning to make weight class changes in the Women’s Division.In their meeting this weekend, the AIBA Executive Committee approved and announced some key changes to women's international boxing rules. Read More
Two Middle Atlantic Boxers Move on the US Championships
(February 20, 2008)
After a very competitive weekend at the 2008 East Central Regional Tournament two of our Middle Atlantic Boxers will be moving on to the US Championships in Colorado Springs CO! 165 lbs Champion Jessie Hart, boxed circles around 3 competitors. Read More
2 FORMER MAA BOXERS, DARNELL JILES TO TAKE ON HENRY LUNDY
Written By: Matt Goldstein
(February 7, 2008) Two Sensational Undefeated Prospects on a Collision Course for March 28th!
Undefeated prospect Darnell “Good News” Jiles Jr. will take on undefeated prospect Henry Lundy on the undercard of Kassim Ouma vs. Cornelius Bundrage. Darnell Jiles Jr. has a professional record of 8-0 with 3 knockouts and boasts more than 120 amateur wins. Read More
Former MAA Boxer Simon meets Garcia Feb. 15
Written By: Rick Scharmberg
(February 7, 2007)
Lajuan “Simply Marvelous” Simon (17-0-2, 9 KOs), of Philadelphia, PA will defend his USBA middleweight title against Elco “The Animal” Garcia (19-6, 5 KOs), of Ignacio, CO on Friday, February 15 at the House of Blues inside the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. In the co-feature, two-time Venezuelan Olympian Patrick “El Elegante” Lopez (11-1, 9 KOs), of Londonderry, NH will face Jonathan Tubbs (10-4-1, 3 KOs), of Rochester, NY in a welterweight bout. The card is being promoted by Rising Stars Promotions. Tickets are priced at $30, $40 and $60 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or the House of Blues at 609-236-2583
2008 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS FACT SHEET AND PAPERWORK
(February 7, 2008) Tentative 2008 U.S. National “Future Star” Championships Fact Sheet
Dear USA Boxing Members,
We hope you will find this information helpful as you plan for the 2008 National Championships. This fact sheet is also on the website. Not all of the event details are completely firm, as we plan on having all of the event information firmed up in the next few weeks. Read More...
ROCK MINISTRIES OF PHILADELPHIA
Written by: Ken Hissner
(February 7, 2008)
It was the summer of 1996, Buddy Osborn, a new believer of less than one year, signed on with David Lecompt's mission team. They were to minister to youth prison camps and orphanages for three weeks in Russia's Far East. Siberia would be one of those. Read More...
Rob “Bam Bam” Hines former IBF Light Middleweight champion
Written By: Ken Hissner
(January 30, 2008)
He was 8 when he started boxing. He was 1978 #106 State GG champ when I first saw him though telling me recently he only weighed 90 pounds representing Moylan Recreation Center, 25th and Diamond, in Philadelphia.
Read More...
2008 Middle Atlantic Tournament
(January 29, 2008)
Congratulations to all who participated in the Middle Atlantic tournament. This year was as good as it ever was. There were so many hard fought bouts. It seemed like everyone wanted to win. There were so many new and returning Champions. The Middle Atlantic would like to thank the Boxers, Coaches, Officials, and Fans for making this such a great tournament. Good luck to all who are moving on the East Central Regional Tournament. Below you will find the list of all Champions along with the Open Boxers that are moving on to the East Central Regional. Please review the information below if you are moving on. I hope everyone will wish our boxers good luck. We hope you all will be moving on to the US Championships in Colorado Springs!!!
Click here to see the list of 2008 Champions Click here to see the list of 2008 Unopposed Champions
MAA Alumnus Boxer, Brown returns with win! Written By: Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside
(January 28, 2008)
Middleweight “Untouchable” Rasheem Brown (18-3, 16KO’s) returned to the squared circle after a two-year layoff with an impressive third round stoppage of the always-dangerous Jose “Macho” Medina (14-10, 10KO’s) in the 8 round main event, Friday night at the Legendary Blue Horizon. The undercard had several competitive bouts including an upset in the co- feature as Jason Jordan (5-17) out-boxed and frustrated light welterweight prospect, Tyric “Too Sweet” Robinson (8-2-1, 3KO’s) over four rounds to capture a convincing unanimous decision by scores of 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37.
Ali's Olympic future may hinge on results of backup doping test
(January 19, 2008)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-- Former Golden Gloves champion Sadam Ali's Olympic future is in jeopardy while he awaits the backup 'B' sample results from a doping test that came back positive for cathine, a banned stimulant found in some cold medicines. Read More...
LATE RESULT: DANNY GARCIA IMPROVES TO 3-0
January 18, 2008
Press Release: This past Friday, 19 year-old Danny "Swift" Garcia improved to 3-0 with 3KOs. Garcia dismantled Marlo Cortez (2-4-1), dropping him with a left hook early in the second round, forcing referee Tony Crebs to stop the bout at the 1:07 mark. Read More...
Safety
January 17, 2008
Most people perceive amateur boxing as a dangerous sport, research shows differently.
Let's look at the answers to frequently asked questions about amateur boxing safety: Read More...
TEAM USA ARRIVES IN SAN DIEGO FOR THE BATTLE ACROSS THE BORDER
January 17, 2008
(SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) – The top boxers from both the United States and Mexico are all arriving in sunny San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday in preparation for the Battle Across the Border, an international Olympic-style boxing dual between the United States and Mexico. The teams will face off in the first event of 2008 at the San Diego Sports Arena at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 18. Read More...
USA BOXING MOURNS THE LOSS OF PAT DUFFY AND TRUMAN TUTTLE
January 17, 2008
USA Boxing lost two great advocates to the sport as Pat Duffy and Truman Tuttle passed away in November.
Francis “Pat” Duffy was a legend in the Philadelphia boxing scene after opening a boxing gym for amateur boxing in South Philadelphia in 1936. A former USA/ABF Board Member, Duffy was the team manager for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City and served as team manager for numerous international events. Read More...
Official's Referral form needed for East Central Tournament
December 5, 2007
Hello LBC Presidents and All,
Rosemarie Trindle brought the issue of an Official's Referral form for the Regional Tournament to my attention. (Thanks Rosemarie)
As with all Regional events, an Official’s referral form is required from all Officials in order to participate. Read More...
2008 National Silver Gloves
December 5, 2007
It's the calm before the storm, as the 2008 National Silver Gloves Tournament draws nearer. Scheduled for January 30 - February 2, in Independence, Missouri. No where will you find a more talented group of young athletes.
Each of the roughly 300 amateur boxers from across the nation has earned his ticket to this prestigious event and plans to walk away with a championship belt. As tournament host for the past 15 years, Ringside looks forward to seeing you there! Fact Sheet
AIBA to start World Boxing Union
November 20, 2007
Updated: 2007-11-20 (Beijing, November 19) -- At a press conference held by the event organizing committee in Beijing on November 19, Ching-Kuo Wu, President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA), revealed that the AIBA will set foot in professional boxing by establishing a world boxing union, with boxers signing agreements with their respective domestic boxing associations. The AIBA Congress held on October 22, 2007 unanimously adopted the motion to establish the World Boxing Union.
Read More...
The 23rd Annual Awards Banquet
November 17, 2007
The Middle Atlantic would like to thank everyone for such a special Evening at the 23rd Annual Awards Banquet. It was so nice to see everyone dressed up and supporting our great organization. Please send us your pictures and thoughts on the night.
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Amateur boxing regulations of the State Athletic Commission: 58 Pa. Code §§ 23.1-23.10
November 17, 2007 § 23.1. Relations with amateur athletic associations.
(a) The Commission may collaborate through the local amateur athletic associations in the conduct of amateur
events in this Commonwealth, at its discretion. At no time may the authority of the Commission or the responsibility
of the Commission to enforce the Athletic Code be relinquished, delegated or impaired, by or through the processes
of collaboration. Read More...
Boxing Suspension has been lifted
November 1, 2007
At 2:00 PM today Gregory Sirb, Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, removed the suspension from the AMA Association for thirty (30) days. Following that, Jim Millman, Chief Executive Officer, USA Boxing, Colorado Springs, removed the suspension from the Middle Atlantic Association. All PLAN ACTIVITIES IN BOTH LBC's CAN PROCEED AS SCHEDULED.
Thank you,
Tony Wolfe
Amateur Boxing has been canceled in the State of PA Until Further Notice
October 31, 2007
Mr. Jim Millman, Chief Executive Officer (USA Boxing) informed me the he was willing to lift the suspension for ALL Amateur Boxing in Pennsylvania for thirty (30) days with a meeting scheduled for November 12th. However, our State Athletic Commission will not cooperate and lift the suspension on the Allegheny Mountain Association (AMA) for thirty (30) days, during discussions. Please contact your State and Local Representative immediately to help resolve the problem. Read More..
The National PAL From the Eyes of an Official
October 25, 2007
What a great tournament! Even though the Olympic team has been picked, there was still much talent this year at the 2007 National PAL. The Middle Atlantic Officials were fantastic; all of us made it to the finals! Pam Mundy and Ron Horn were both able to judge all the way through the tournament and I was able to ref my first National Final. Jean Williams, Cherie Williams and Pam Mundy did a fantastic job running the entire tournament from an Administrative perspective. I think that our successful involvement really showed that the level of officiating in the Middle Atlantic is tops in the country. Read More..
THE FUTURE IS NOW - REGISTER FOR USA BOXING'S 2007 ANNUAL MEETING
October 12th, 2007
Dear Friends of King's Gym,
King's Gym of Reading will be hosting an amateur boxing show November 17 th at The Riveredge to help raise money for King's Gym and for a community project to give out turkeys to underprivileged families in the area this Thanksgiving. Read More..
TITLE National Championships
September 20th, 2007
Oct. 31st - Nov. 3rd 2007
VENUE
The Pipkin Building (at the fairgrounds) 943 Early Maxwell Memphis , TN.
THE FUTURE IS NOW - REGISTER FOR USA BOXING'S 2007 ANNUAL MEETING
September 20th, 2007
The USA Boxing Annual Meeting registration packets have now been mailed to all LBC leadership. The 2007 Annual Meeting, November 8-10, will provide an outstanding opportunity for USA Boxing's membership to meet for a weekend of education, discussion and camaraderie. All USA Boxing members are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact USA Boxing's membership department. Read More..
Two Bouts Complete the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team in Houston
August 27, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS)—Two more boxers were named to the U.S. Olympic Team this afternoon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team is now complete. Read More..
Ten U.S. Olympians are Crowned at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
August 27, 2007
(HOUSTON,TEXAS) — Ten U.S. Olympians were crowned on Saturday night at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Boxing at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
The Middle Atlantic Boxers going strong in the Olympic Trials
August 27, 2007
Both Danny and Q are in the finals!
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) – 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Boxing Challengers' bracket action concluded with 11 bouts on Friday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
Danny Garcia and Qa'id Muhammad Advance on to the Final Round
August 24, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS)—The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Boxing resumed competition today with 11 bouts being contested at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Members of the challengers' bracket in each weight division battled to advance in the tournament. Read More..
Q and Danny both win in last nights bouts!!
August 23, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS)—There were 16 evening bouts contested on Wednesday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Boxing in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
6 Boxers Advance to Final Round at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials
August 23, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) — Competition continued today for the 36 boxers in the light flyweight, bantamweight, lightweight, welterweight, light heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions at the 2008 Olympic Team Trials—Boxing at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
Danny Garcia Wins At The Box Off!!!
August 22, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) — Athletes in the flyweight, featherweight, light welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions donned their gloves once more at the evening session of the 2008 Olympic Team Trials—Boxing at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
Boxing Action Rolls Into Day Two In Houston
August 22, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) — Day two of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Boxing began this afternoon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
Qa'id Muhammad Makes it to the Next round of the Olympic Box Off!
August 21, 2007
It was Qa’id Muhammad (Atlantic City, N.J.) versus John Franklin (Fort Carson, Colo.) in the opening bouts of the flyweight division. Read More..
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
August 21, 2007
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) — Competition for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials—Boxing began today at the George R. Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read More..
Karl Dargan Wins A Second Gold Medal For the U.S. Team
August 02, 2007
(RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL) – Light welterweight Karl Dargan (Philadelphia, Pa.) closed both the 2007 Pan American Games and his amateur career with a gold medal on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Read More..
Cheryl Houlihan; 5th En Route to Win Outstanding Boxer Award
June 20, 2007
Eleven men's champions and thirteen women's titlists took home gold medals from the 2007 U.S. Championships, June 2-8, in Colorado Springs , Colo. Read More..
Past Middle Atlantic Boxers: Where are they Now?
May 31, 2007
21-year-old Travis “GW Hope” Kauffman's professional boxing career is picking up steam faster than the Reading Railroad that originated in his Pennsylvania hometown. Read More..
Reaction To Chicago Being Named The Host Of The 2007 AIBA World Championships
May 15, 2007
The 2007 AIBA World Championships will be held October 17-November 1 in Chicago, Ill.
Below is reaction from the USOC, USA Boxing and Chicago following today's announcement by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) that the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships will be held in Chicago. Read More..
Eleven New National Golden Gloves Champions Are Crowned In Chatanooga
May 15, 2007
(CHATTANOOGA, TENN.) – Six full days of boxing culminated in 11 championship round bouts on Saturday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. All 22 boxers stepped through the ropes with one thing on their mind – a National Golden Gloves championship. Read More..
Ten Eastern Trials Champions Are Crowned In Cocoa
May 13, 2007
(COCOA, FLA.) – Ten Olympic-style boxers earned 2007 U.S. Championships berths on Saturday with victories in the final round of the 2007 Eastern Trials on Saturday at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center in Cocoa, Florida. Read More..
Hand Wraps or Gauze Wraps?
April 30, 2007
I was amazed at the number of different hand wrapping techniques. Recently I spoke with several trainers and officials regarding these various hand wrapping techniques. Read More..
2007 National Golden Gloves Action to Kick Off April 30th
April 30, 2007
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The 2007 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions will head south to Chattanooga, Tenn., for the 80th edition of the historic event. Read More..
Congratulations To all Eastern Golden Glove Champs!!!
April 12, 2007
The Middle Atlantic would like to thank all Boxers, Coaches, Officials, and Fans who came out to support the Eastern Pennsylvania Golden Gloves. Read More..
USA Boxing and A2P Resolve Their Differences
April 12, 2007
Colorado Springs- A2 Holdings, LLC (A2P) and the United States Amateur Boxing Association recently agreed to end the license and sponsorship relationship created by their 2004 agreement, and resolve all matters between them. Read More..
Local X MAA Female Boxer makes Debut
April 3, 2007
On Friday March 30th, 2007 local boxer Olivia “The Great” Fonseca faced off with Melissa St. Val of New York in a four round fight. Read More..
Dates For Eastern and Western Trials, U.S. Championships and Jo Nationals
April 3, 2007
The arrival dates for the 2007 U.S. Championships, which will take place in Colorado Springs , Colo. , will be May 31 and June 1 with boxing beginning on June 2. Read More..
USA Boxing Board Reinstates National Championships Travel Stipends
April 3, 2007
The USA Boxing Board of Directors voted at their March Board meeting to restore travel stipends for the 2007 National Championships which will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Read More..
Flyweight Qa'id Muhammed Wins a Bronze Medal
April 3, 2007
(BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA) – Flyweight Qa’id Muhammad (Atlantic City, N.J.) will take home a bronze medal from the 2007 Pan American Games Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read More..
Four U.S. Boxers to Compete in the Second Pan AM Qualifier
March 9, 2007
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Four United States boxers will compete in the second Pan American Games qualifier, March 15-20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read More..
Middle Atlantic team wins in an unprecedented landslide!!!!
February 23, 2007
R&B Fitness & Karate will be hosted the East Central Regional Tournament (Regional 2) Sanctioned by Middle Atlantic Association/USA Boxing, INC (Sanction number 27-08-06 ). Read More..
Letter From The President
February 23, 2007
We just finished hosting the 2007 East Central Regional Tournament. The Tournament went well with the help of our membership. Thanks to you all. Well, we took Team Trophy. Read More..
Karl Dargan in 2007 Pan American Qualifier
February 12, 2007
Philadelphia's Karl Dargan to Compete in the 2007 Pan American Qualifier, February 1-10 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Read More..
Question of the Week
February 7, 2007
If, at the end of a bout, the judge finds that the boxers are equal in scoring blows, what criteria is used to select a winner? Read More..
Our Middle Atlantic Champions!!
February 7, 2007
Philadelphia's Karl Dargan to Compete in the 2007 Pan American Qualifier, February 1-10 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Read More..
Qa'id Muhammad in 2007 Pan American Qualifier
February 7, 2007
Ventnor City's Qa'id Muhammad to Compete in the 2007 Pan American Qualifier, February 1-10 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela Read More..
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