Ramos drops close decision in
finals!
Jan. 22, 2007 - Colorado Springs, CO.
Hector Ramos at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs this past weekend had to settle for Silver at the Pan-
Am trials. Ramos advanced to the finals with decision over Texan, David De La Cruz. The finals was a match-up of last
year's US Championships finals, Ramos vs Dargan. All finalist will remain in training camp until Feb. 1 as alternates.
The following was posted on USABOXING.ORG.
THE 2007 PAN AMERICAN GAMES TEAM IS SET AT THE 2007 PAN AM BOX-OFFS
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Nine intense bouts in final round action at the 2007 Pan Am Box-offs determined the 2007
Pan American Games team on Sunday at the One Springs Boxing Program gym in Colorado Springs, Colo.
With Olympic trials only eight months away, the Pan Am Box-offs provided an early look at the boxers who will be competing for
a 2008 Olympic Games berth. The winners from Sunday’s action will take part in a preparatory training camp at the Olympic
Training through January 31 before departing for Caracas, Venezuela and the first Pan American Games international qualifier
In another rematch, light welterweights Karl Dargan (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Hector Ramos (San Antonio, Texas) faced off in a U.
S. Championships final round sequel. Dargan took a commanding 7-1 lead after the first round, but Ramos flew back to within
one point after two rounds before grabbing a 9-8 lead as the final round began. Dargan took the lead back in the final round, but
after he had a second point taken in the fourth, the score was tied up. The bout went into the final minute with the result in doubt,
but Dargan took the lead for good, winning a 15-13 decision to win his second straight Pan American Games berth
2007 PAN AM BOX-OFFS BEGIN IN COLORADO SPRINGS
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The first event of 2007 kicked off with 20 bouts of outstanding competition between 40 of
the nation’s top boxers. The elite athletes battled for a spot on the 2007 Pan American Games team, facing off in semifinal action
on Saturday afternoon at the One Springs Boxing Program gym in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The winners from today bouts will face off on Sunday afternoon with the winners earning a spot on the United States Pan
American Games team. Once they make the U.S. team, the athletes will have to qualify internationally, and the first opportunity
will be at the Pan American Qualifier in Caracas, Venezuela, February 1-10
Light welterweight Karl Dargan (Philadelphia, Pa.) returned to “Dynamite” form in his bout with Ray Rivera (Kansas City, Mo.).
Dargan took control in the opening seconds, giving Rivera a standing eight count en route to an 11-2 lead after the first round. The
trend continued into the second round as Dargan continued throwing strong, quick punches before the referee called a halt to the
bout at the 1:11 mark of the second. Dargan will face off in a U.S. Championships final round rematch with Hector Ramos (San
Antonio, Texas). Ramos faced off with fellow Texan David de la Cruz (Grand Prairie, Texas) in the second light welterweight
bout. Ramos moved out to an early 6-0 lead after the first round but De la Cruz came flying back in the second, pulling to within
two points. Ramos took a two-point lead into the fourth round as well, and built on his advantage to win a 16-9 final decision.
finals!
Jan. 22, 2007 - Colorado Springs, CO.
Hector Ramos at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs this past weekend had to settle for Silver at the Pan-
Am trials. Ramos advanced to the finals with decision over Texan, David De La Cruz. The finals was a match-up of last
year's US Championships finals, Ramos vs Dargan. All finalist will remain in training camp until Feb. 1 as alternates.
The following was posted on USABOXING.ORG.
THE 2007 PAN AMERICAN GAMES TEAM IS SET AT THE 2007 PAN AM BOX-OFFS
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Nine intense bouts in final round action at the 2007 Pan Am Box-offs determined the 2007
Pan American Games team on Sunday at the One Springs Boxing Program gym in Colorado Springs, Colo.
With Olympic trials only eight months away, the Pan Am Box-offs provided an early look at the boxers who will be competing for
a 2008 Olympic Games berth. The winners from Sunday’s action will take part in a preparatory training camp at the Olympic
Training through January 31 before departing for Caracas, Venezuela and the first Pan American Games international qualifier
In another rematch, light welterweights Karl Dargan (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Hector Ramos (San Antonio, Texas) faced off in a U.
S. Championships final round sequel. Dargan took a commanding 7-1 lead after the first round, but Ramos flew back to within
one point after two rounds before grabbing a 9-8 lead as the final round began. Dargan took the lead back in the final round, but
after he had a second point taken in the fourth, the score was tied up. The bout went into the final minute with the result in doubt,
but Dargan took the lead for good, winning a 15-13 decision to win his second straight Pan American Games berth
2007 PAN AM BOX-OFFS BEGIN IN COLORADO SPRINGS
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The first event of 2007 kicked off with 20 bouts of outstanding competition between 40 of
the nation’s top boxers. The elite athletes battled for a spot on the 2007 Pan American Games team, facing off in semifinal action
on Saturday afternoon at the One Springs Boxing Program gym in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The winners from today bouts will face off on Sunday afternoon with the winners earning a spot on the United States Pan
American Games team. Once they make the U.S. team, the athletes will have to qualify internationally, and the first opportunity
will be at the Pan American Qualifier in Caracas, Venezuela, February 1-10
Light welterweight Karl Dargan (Philadelphia, Pa.) returned to “Dynamite” form in his bout with Ray Rivera (Kansas City, Mo.).
Dargan took control in the opening seconds, giving Rivera a standing eight count en route to an 11-2 lead after the first round. The
trend continued into the second round as Dargan continued throwing strong, quick punches before the referee called a halt to the
bout at the 1:11 mark of the second. Dargan will face off in a U.S. Championships final round rematch with Hector Ramos (San
Antonio, Texas). Ramos faced off with fellow Texan David de la Cruz (Grand Prairie, Texas) in the second light welterweight
bout. Ramos moved out to an early 6-0 lead after the first round but De la Cruz came flying back in the second, pulling to within
two points. Ramos took a two-point lead into the fourth round as well, and built on his advantage to win a 16-9 final decision.
Ramos & Castillo advance to next
round!
Feb.21, 2007 - San Antonio, TX.
Hector Ramos & Adam Castillo both opened up last night's Golden Glove tournament with wins. Adam literally started
off the night. He was scheduled as the first bout of the night at the new renovated Woodlawn Gym.
Adam Castillo vs Rosey Summerville of Fairbanks, AK. Adam set the pace early using his footwork and his left
handed style to confuse Summerville. The bout remained closed through 3 rounds but Castillo pulled away in the last
round with strong straight lefts that were easy to score on the judges cards.
Adam is set to take on Daniel Gonzales of Angels Boxing Club on Wed.
Hector Ramos vs Paul Rangel, San Antonio - Scholar Warrior Boxing Club. Hector proved to have a bit to much
firepower for the valiant Rangel. Referee stopped the contest .40 seconds into the first round.
Hector will take on James Cantu of Angels Boxing Club on Wed. The winner of this bout will advance to the finals.
Ramos & Salazar ranked in USA Boxing's 4th
Qtr. rankings!
Jan. 17, 2007
Hector Ramos & Celina Salazar ended the year as some of the top amateurs in the nation. USA Boxing released it's 4th
qtr. rankings this past weekend.
After spending much of the year as the #1 ranked boxer in the nation Ramos had to settle for the #2 spot in the 4th. Qtr.
rankings. Karl Dargan who scored a victory in Italy (Dec.15) fiinished #1. Dargan's win in Italy gave him the #1 ranking,
finishing 40 points ahead of Ramos for the top spot. Overall Ramos had a great year traveling all over the globe facing the
worlds best boxers. Ramos hopes to add to his success in 2007. Congratulations Hector!
Celina Salazar had a great year starting with the 2006 Regional Golden Gloves title. Celina picked up a Silver Medal at
the Under-19 National Tournament dropping a decision to Katy Kleintfelter of Iowa, ranked #3. She then earned a
Bronze Medal at the National Pal tournament in Oxnard, Calif. Celina tangled with the nations best, #1 ranked boxer,
Ronica Jeffery, Brooklyn, NY. For her success Salazar finishes the year ranked #8 in the nation. Congratulations Celina!
Ramos & Salazar were the only boxers from San Antonio ranked in the top 10 by USABOXING.org..
Ximenez advances to Kansas City!
Jan. 17, 2007
Rey Ximenez scored two impressive wins in Littlerock, Ark. to advanced to this years Silver Gloves National
Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. On the first night of competition Ximenez scored a 3-0 decision over Oklahoma's Kevin
Medina. Ximenez then took a page out of Mike Tyson's repertoire and demolished Kenny Banks of Louisiana .15
seconds into the first round!
Congratulations to Rey & his father on a job well done. Ramos Boxing Team wishes you the best at the national
tournament.
round!
Feb.21, 2007 - San Antonio, TX.
Hector Ramos & Adam Castillo both opened up last night's Golden Glove tournament with wins. Adam literally started
off the night. He was scheduled as the first bout of the night at the new renovated Woodlawn Gym.
Adam Castillo vs Rosey Summerville of Fairbanks, AK. Adam set the pace early using his footwork and his left
handed style to confuse Summerville. The bout remained closed through 3 rounds but Castillo pulled away in the last
round with strong straight lefts that were easy to score on the judges cards.
Adam is set to take on Daniel Gonzales of Angels Boxing Club on Wed.
Hector Ramos vs Paul Rangel, San Antonio - Scholar Warrior Boxing Club. Hector proved to have a bit to much
firepower for the valiant Rangel. Referee stopped the contest .40 seconds into the first round.
Hector will take on James Cantu of Angels Boxing Club on Wed. The winner of this bout will advance to the finals.
Ramos & Salazar ranked in USA Boxing's 4th
Qtr. rankings!
Jan. 17, 2007
Hector Ramos & Celina Salazar ended the year as some of the top amateurs in the nation. USA Boxing released it's 4th
qtr. rankings this past weekend.
After spending much of the year as the #1 ranked boxer in the nation Ramos had to settle for the #2 spot in the 4th. Qtr.
rankings. Karl Dargan who scored a victory in Italy (Dec.15) fiinished #1. Dargan's win in Italy gave him the #1 ranking,
finishing 40 points ahead of Ramos for the top spot. Overall Ramos had a great year traveling all over the globe facing the
worlds best boxers. Ramos hopes to add to his success in 2007. Congratulations Hector!
Celina Salazar had a great year starting with the 2006 Regional Golden Gloves title. Celina picked up a Silver Medal at
the Under-19 National Tournament dropping a decision to Katy Kleintfelter of Iowa, ranked #3. She then earned a
Bronze Medal at the National Pal tournament in Oxnard, Calif. Celina tangled with the nations best, #1 ranked boxer,
Ronica Jeffery, Brooklyn, NY. For her success Salazar finishes the year ranked #8 in the nation. Congratulations Celina!
Ramos & Salazar were the only boxers from San Antonio ranked in the top 10 by USABOXING.org..
Ximenez advances to Kansas City!
Jan. 17, 2007
Rey Ximenez scored two impressive wins in Littlerock, Ark. to advanced to this years Silver Gloves National
Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. On the first night of competition Ximenez scored a 3-0 decision over Oklahoma's Kevin
Medina. Ximenez then took a page out of Mike Tyson's repertoire and demolished Kenny Banks of Louisiana .15
seconds into the first round!
Congratulations to Rey & his father on a job well done. Ramos Boxing Team wishes you the best at the national
tournament.
| 2006 Regional & State Golden Gloves Champion Hector Ramos - 141lbs |
| 2006 Regional Golden Gloves Champion Celina Salazar - 125lbs |
2007 Regional Golden Gloves!
Jan. 6, 2007 - San Antonio, Tx.
Preliminary Competition for this years Golden Gloves will begin Feb. 20 at 7:00 pm @ Woodlawn Gym. (1103
Cincinnati - San Antonio, Texas. 78201 - 210-734-2813). The Novice & Sub-Novice division finals will take place on
Feb. 23 @ Woodlawn Gym. Open division finals will held at the Alzafar Shrine Temple Feb. 24 at 7:00pm.
Admission for preliminary competition will be $10, and $12 for the Championship day of competition.
Ramos Boxing Team will be represented in the Open division by Jairo Martinez, 125lbs, Adam Castillo 132lbs, Hector
Ramos 141lbs, Mike Ramos & Ramon Castro, 152lbs and Billy Polson at 210lbs. Sub-Novice division, Jeremy 132lbs
& Reggie 201+, Celina Salazar will round off our team at 125lbs.
Visit the official site of the San Antonio Golden Gloves here.
Jan. 6, 2007 - San Antonio, Tx.
Preliminary Competition for this years Golden Gloves will begin Feb. 20 at 7:00 pm @ Woodlawn Gym. (1103
Cincinnati - San Antonio, Texas. 78201 - 210-734-2813). The Novice & Sub-Novice division finals will take place on
Feb. 23 @ Woodlawn Gym. Open division finals will held at the Alzafar Shrine Temple Feb. 24 at 7:00pm.
Admission for preliminary competition will be $10, and $12 for the Championship day of competition.
Ramos Boxing Team will be represented in the Open division by Jairo Martinez, 125lbs, Adam Castillo 132lbs, Hector
Ramos 141lbs, Mike Ramos & Ramon Castro, 152lbs and Billy Polson at 210lbs. Sub-Novice division, Jeremy 132lbs
& Reggie 201+, Celina Salazar will round off our team at 125lbs.
Visit the official site of the San Antonio Golden Gloves here.
| Merry Christmas! (click on photo below to view our Christmas photos) |
2007 Ramos Boxing Team
Feb. 2, 2007
The following boxers have been registered and are available for competition.
Being registered and available to compete doesn't necessarily mean they will. Some of the "boxers" below might never
actually compete. As a formality it is best to have boxers registered and have them covered by USA Boxing's insurance
in case of "an accident" at the gym.
In other words, DON'T call yourself a boxer just cause you're registered. You must earn this right.
Age/Weight/Name/bouts
JUNIOR OLYMPIC BOXERS
9/70 Matt Suniga - 1 bout (1st year)
11/106 Paul Suniga - 0 bouts (1st year)
12/75 Christian Santibanes - 30 bouts (06'national champion)
12/80 Cresencio Ramos-50 bouts(05'&06' national runner-up)
13/138 Eric Guajardo - 15 bouts (2 time national champion)
14/125 Edgar Ibarra - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/125 Kevin Driver - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/132 Luis Nino - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/138 Richard Soto - 0 bouts (1st year)
SENIOR BOXERS
16/125 Jairo Martinez - 20 bouts (06' State runner-up)
16/132 Adam Castillo - 30bouts(05'State runner-up)
17/132 Jeremy Reeves - 1 bout
24/141 Hector Ramos 180 bouts (ranked #2 in the Nation)
21/152 Mike Ramos - 50 bouts
26/201 Billy Polson - 7 bouts (05' Regional GG Champion)
24/201+ Reggie Troche - 0 bouts (1st year)
30/201+ Carlos Alvarez - 0 bouts (UFC fighter - 1st year)
FEMALES
17/125 Celina Salazar 15 bouts (ranked #8 in the nation)
24/132 Erika Pacheco 0 bouts (1st year)
Feb. 2, 2007
The following boxers have been registered and are available for competition.
Being registered and available to compete doesn't necessarily mean they will. Some of the "boxers" below might never
actually compete. As a formality it is best to have boxers registered and have them covered by USA Boxing's insurance
in case of "an accident" at the gym.
In other words, DON'T call yourself a boxer just cause you're registered. You must earn this right.
Age/Weight/Name/bouts
JUNIOR OLYMPIC BOXERS
9/70 Matt Suniga - 1 bout (1st year)
11/106 Paul Suniga - 0 bouts (1st year)
12/75 Christian Santibanes - 30 bouts (06'national champion)
12/80 Cresencio Ramos-50 bouts(05'&06' national runner-up)
13/138 Eric Guajardo - 15 bouts (2 time national champion)
14/125 Edgar Ibarra - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/125 Kevin Driver - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/132 Luis Nino - 0 bouts (1st year)
14/138 Richard Soto - 0 bouts (1st year)
SENIOR BOXERS
16/125 Jairo Martinez - 20 bouts (06' State runner-up)
16/132 Adam Castillo - 30bouts(05'State runner-up)
17/132 Jeremy Reeves - 1 bout
24/141 Hector Ramos 180 bouts (ranked #2 in the Nation)
21/152 Mike Ramos - 50 bouts
26/201 Billy Polson - 7 bouts (05' Regional GG Champion)
24/201+ Reggie Troche - 0 bouts (1st year)
30/201+ Carlos Alvarez - 0 bouts (UFC fighter - 1st year)
FEMALES
17/125 Celina Salazar 15 bouts (ranked #8 in the nation)
24/132 Erika Pacheco 0 bouts (1st year)
Ximenez drops close decision in
finals!
Feb. 5, 2007
Rey Ximenez dropped a 3-2 split decision to defending Silver Gloves National Champ Ahaled Almousa, Burbank,
ILL. Ximenez earned his way into the finals by defeating Marcos Munoz of Colorado, and William Walker of Florida.
Ximenez also reached the finals of the 2006 National PAL in Oxnard, Calif.
Congratulations to Rey Ximenez & his father/coach.
Polson, Castillo & Martinez advance to
Golden Gloves finals! Cantu upsets Ramos!
Feb. 22, 2007
Billy Polson scored a 5-0 decision over Moses Perez of SAPR. He advances to the finals vs defending GG Novice
Champion, Todd Tabooz, ROCK Boxing Gym - Austin, TX.
Jairo Martinez will meet up with Armando Cardenas of Angels Boxing Club in Saturdays finals.
Feb.21, 2007
Castillo & Ramos were both in action once again on the 2nd night of our Regional Golden Gloves. Both were in bouts
vs boxers from Angels Boxing Club.
Adam Castillo vs Daniel Gonzales – Angels, San Antonio. Castillo was looking to score his 3rd victory in 5 days,
and he did. Castillo once again waited until the final round to pull away and score a 4-1 decision over the towering
Gonzales. Gonzales boxed from the outside the first three rounds and kept it close, until the final round. Castillo scored
12 points in the final round on one judges scorecard, enough to give him the victory and advance to the finals against
Gabriel Hernandez of New Braunfels.
Hector Ramos vs James Cantu, Angels, San Antonio – The most anticipated bout of the night lived up to it’s
expectations. A young boxer coming up matched against the veteran. It could have been called the passing of the torch,
but it’s exactly what it wasn’t. Despite two warnings Cantu did enough to score a 3-2 split decision. Cantu advances to
the finals against
Marus Hall of SAPR.
Link to Express News story: Cantu shocks Ramos with 3-2 decision!
finals!
Feb. 5, 2007
Rey Ximenez dropped a 3-2 split decision to defending Silver Gloves National Champ Ahaled Almousa, Burbank,
ILL. Ximenez earned his way into the finals by defeating Marcos Munoz of Colorado, and William Walker of Florida.
Ximenez also reached the finals of the 2006 National PAL in Oxnard, Calif.
Congratulations to Rey Ximenez & his father/coach.
Polson, Castillo & Martinez advance to
Golden Gloves finals! Cantu upsets Ramos!
Feb. 22, 2007
Billy Polson scored a 5-0 decision over Moses Perez of SAPR. He advances to the finals vs defending GG Novice
Champion, Todd Tabooz, ROCK Boxing Gym - Austin, TX.
Jairo Martinez will meet up with Armando Cardenas of Angels Boxing Club in Saturdays finals.
Feb.21, 2007
Castillo & Ramos were both in action once again on the 2nd night of our Regional Golden Gloves. Both were in bouts
vs boxers from Angels Boxing Club.
Adam Castillo vs Daniel Gonzales – Angels, San Antonio. Castillo was looking to score his 3rd victory in 5 days,
and he did. Castillo once again waited until the final round to pull away and score a 4-1 decision over the towering
Gonzales. Gonzales boxed from the outside the first three rounds and kept it close, until the final round. Castillo scored
12 points in the final round on one judges scorecard, enough to give him the victory and advance to the finals against
Gabriel Hernandez of New Braunfels.
Hector Ramos vs James Cantu, Angels, San Antonio – The most anticipated bout of the night lived up to it’s
expectations. A young boxer coming up matched against the veteran. It could have been called the passing of the torch,
but it’s exactly what it wasn’t. Despite two warnings Cantu did enough to score a 3-2 split decision. Cantu advances to
the finals against
Marus Hall of SAPR.
Link to Express News story: Cantu shocks Ramos with 3-2 decision!
USAF Box-Offs !
Feb. 14, 2007
Billy Polson & Adam Castillo will be in action Friday night at this years USAF Box-Offs. This will decide if both boxers
are ready for this years Regional Golden Gloves. Also scheduled to participate at this years Golden Gloves will be,
Jairo Martinez 125lbs/Open, Celina Salazar 125lbs/Open, Adam Castillo 132lbs/Open, Erika Pacheco
132lbs/Sub-Novice, Hector Ramos 141lbs/Open, Billy Polson 201/Novice.
Ramos Boxing Team on YouTube.com!
Feb. 14, 2007
Ramos Boxing Team has posted some sparring videos along with some training videos on youtube.com. You may view
all of our videos by searching for Ramos Boxing Team on youtube.
Feb. 14, 2007
Billy Polson & Adam Castillo will be in action Friday night at this years USAF Box-Offs. This will decide if both boxers
are ready for this years Regional Golden Gloves. Also scheduled to participate at this years Golden Gloves will be,
Jairo Martinez 125lbs/Open, Celina Salazar 125lbs/Open, Adam Castillo 132lbs/Open, Erika Pacheco
132lbs/Sub-Novice, Hector Ramos 141lbs/Open, Billy Polson 201/Novice.
Ramos Boxing Team on YouTube.com!
Feb. 14, 2007
Ramos Boxing Team has posted some sparring videos along with some training videos on youtube.com. You may view
all of our videos by searching for Ramos Boxing Team on youtube.
Castillo & Polson score wins at
USAF Box-Offs!
Feb.18, 2007 - San Antonio, Tx.
Lightweight Adam Castillo and Heavyweight Billy Polson both scored much needed wins at this years USAF Box-Offs.
Adam Castillo will be in action once again Tuesday at this years Golden Gloves. He is scheduled to meet Rosey
Summerville of Fairbanks, AK. Billy Polson along with Hector Ramos, Jairo Martinez, Erika Pacheco and Celina
Salazar will also be competing later this week in the tournament.
Adam Castillo vs Eugene Marquez, Barragada, Guam. (USAF) Castillo in a lackluster effort did enough to win the
bout. After a slow start in the first two rounds Castillo picked up the pace and hurt Marquez midway through the round
but was unable to finish him off.
Billy Polson vs James Sterrling, Madison WI. Kadena AFB Japan. Polson showed some MAJOR improvements
in his first fight back since a disappointing loss at last years LBC tournament. His defense was flawless over 3 rounds.
Add a mediocre offense with a great defense and you'll get a win 99% of the time.
USAF Box-Offs!
Feb.18, 2007 - San Antonio, Tx.
Lightweight Adam Castillo and Heavyweight Billy Polson both scored much needed wins at this years USAF Box-Offs.
Adam Castillo will be in action once again Tuesday at this years Golden Gloves. He is scheduled to meet Rosey
Summerville of Fairbanks, AK. Billy Polson along with Hector Ramos, Jairo Martinez, Erika Pacheco and Celina
Salazar will also be competing later this week in the tournament.
Adam Castillo vs Eugene Marquez, Barragada, Guam. (USAF) Castillo in a lackluster effort did enough to win the
bout. After a slow start in the first two rounds Castillo picked up the pace and hurt Marquez midway through the round
but was unable to finish him off.
Billy Polson vs James Sterrling, Madison WI. Kadena AFB Japan. Polson showed some MAJOR improvements
in his first fight back since a disappointing loss at last years LBC tournament. His defense was flawless over 3 rounds.
Add a mediocre offense with a great defense and you'll get a win 99% of the time.
Martinez advances to State Tournament!
Feb. 25, 2006
Jairo Martinez will be the 125lb San Antonio representative at the Golden Gloves State Tournament in Ft. Worth, Tx this
coming week. Martinez is scheduled to depart Tuesday.
Adam Castillo's quest to claim the 132lb division title came to an end Saturday. After successfully defeating boxers, 26,
24 & 23 years old earlier this week he came up short against Jose Hernandez (27yrs) of San Marcos. Adam Castillo is
17yrs old.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 125lb OPEN DIVISION
Jairo Martinez vs Armando Cardenas - Angels Boxing Club, San Antonio. With the physical advantages of a
middleweight the 6'3 Cardenas decided to give the fans a crowd pleasing slugfest. This played right into Jairo's game plan
of applying pressure and non stop punching. The bout remained even throughout the first two round with each boxer
having their moments. But it was Jairo who picked up the pace in the final two rounds eventually scoring at will with clean
shots..
CHAMPIONSHP - 132lb OPEN DIVISION
Adam Castillo vs Jose Hernandez - San Marcos, TX.. What seemed like a physical mismatch turned out to be a close
technical bout. Castillo stayed on the outside often counter-punching the stronger Hernandez. There wasn't much action
until the later part of the bout. Hernadez got the better of Castillo on a few exchanges in the middle of the ring that
allowed him to pick up the victory and the trip to Ft. Worth.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 201lb NOVICE DIVISION
Billy Polson vs Todd Tabboz, Round Rock, TX. This was a VERY difficult bout the score. Not many clean punches
out of both boxers as they both showed respect for each others punching power. This was Todd's 2nd GG regional title.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 125lb FEMALE OPEN DIVISION
Celina Salazar - unoppossed champion
CHAMPIONSHIP - 132ld FEMALE SUB-NOVICE
Erika Pacheco - unopossed champion
.
Feb. 25, 2006
Jairo Martinez will be the 125lb San Antonio representative at the Golden Gloves State Tournament in Ft. Worth, Tx this
coming week. Martinez is scheduled to depart Tuesday.
Adam Castillo's quest to claim the 132lb division title came to an end Saturday. After successfully defeating boxers, 26,
24 & 23 years old earlier this week he came up short against Jose Hernandez (27yrs) of San Marcos. Adam Castillo is
17yrs old.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 125lb OPEN DIVISION
Jairo Martinez vs Armando Cardenas - Angels Boxing Club, San Antonio. With the physical advantages of a
middleweight the 6'3 Cardenas decided to give the fans a crowd pleasing slugfest. This played right into Jairo's game plan
of applying pressure and non stop punching. The bout remained even throughout the first two round with each boxer
having their moments. But it was Jairo who picked up the pace in the final two rounds eventually scoring at will with clean
shots..
CHAMPIONSHP - 132lb OPEN DIVISION
Adam Castillo vs Jose Hernandez - San Marcos, TX.. What seemed like a physical mismatch turned out to be a close
technical bout. Castillo stayed on the outside often counter-punching the stronger Hernandez. There wasn't much action
until the later part of the bout. Hernadez got the better of Castillo on a few exchanges in the middle of the ring that
allowed him to pick up the victory and the trip to Ft. Worth.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 201lb NOVICE DIVISION
Billy Polson vs Todd Tabboz, Round Rock, TX. This was a VERY difficult bout the score. Not many clean punches
out of both boxers as they both showed respect for each others punching power. This was Todd's 2nd GG regional title.
CHAMPIONSHIP - 125lb FEMALE OPEN DIVISION
Celina Salazar - unoppossed champion
CHAMPIONSHIP - 132ld FEMALE SUB-NOVICE
Erika Pacheco - unopossed champion
.
Boxers not so Golden at State
Tournament!
March 6, 2007
Jairo Martinez quest to become a state champion came to an end Friday in the semi-finals of the GG State Tournament.
Martinez recorded an impressive decision victory over local favorite Demetrius Hunter of Ft. Worth to advance to the
semi-finals. It was then where Martinez ran into 2005 JO National Silver-Medalist Jose Jimenez of Corpus Christi dropping a
5-0 decision. Martinez has showed great poise and determination over the last couple of months. He's showed great attitude and
persona in some difficult situations. I wish the same could be said about some of our officials.
.
San Antonio had a poor showing at this years State Golden Gloves tournament. Not one boxer from SA won a state title this
year. Not sending a boxer to the National Golden Glove tournament is a slap in the face to our city. It's a reflection of the
program at the local level. How can we have a successful program if we're not sending the best boxers forward? It's like
sending the High School ROTC students to fight our war in Iraq.
It was obvious to many coaches that some of the decisions made at the local level were biased. Including inducting a alcoholic
into the SAGG Coaches Hall of Fame. Being a heavy drinker is ones business but it becomes everyone's business when these
same drunk coaches are allowed to coach/work the corner.
Our association is full of very good boxers that can be successful at the national and international level. There's no reason why
we shouldn't have boxers representing our city at the national level.
We all expect our children & students to make responsible decisions and the same should be expected from our officials &
coaches.
Tournament!
March 6, 2007
Jairo Martinez quest to become a state champion came to an end Friday in the semi-finals of the GG State Tournament.
Martinez recorded an impressive decision victory over local favorite Demetrius Hunter of Ft. Worth to advance to the
semi-finals. It was then where Martinez ran into 2005 JO National Silver-Medalist Jose Jimenez of Corpus Christi dropping a
5-0 decision. Martinez has showed great poise and determination over the last couple of months. He's showed great attitude and
persona in some difficult situations. I wish the same could be said about some of our officials.
.
San Antonio had a poor showing at this years State Golden Gloves tournament. Not one boxer from SA won a state title this
year. Not sending a boxer to the National Golden Glove tournament is a slap in the face to our city. It's a reflection of the
program at the local level. How can we have a successful program if we're not sending the best boxers forward? It's like
sending the High School ROTC students to fight our war in Iraq.
It was obvious to many coaches that some of the decisions made at the local level were biased. Including inducting a alcoholic
into the SAGG Coaches Hall of Fame. Being a heavy drinker is ones business but it becomes everyone's business when these
same drunk coaches are allowed to coach/work the corner.
Our association is full of very good boxers that can be successful at the national and international level. There's no reason why
we shouldn't have boxers representing our city at the national level.
We all expect our children & students to make responsible decisions and the same should be expected from our officials &
coaches.
"Either we can work together to fulfill our mission
or we can continue to witness the collapse of our
organization."
March 7, 2007
This is the message from Colorado Springs, CO. Looks like it's not just our LBC that has problems. It will
be interesting to see what comes out of this. The USAB recently lost all funding from A2P. That's over 1
million dollars in revenue that they were depending on to fund some international trips and cover cost of our
insurance. Without these funds and the way things are being handled by our "new" BOD things don't look
good.
To view the original letter click here usaboxing.org
To view USAB quarterly newsletter click here.
or we can continue to witness the collapse of our
organization."
March 7, 2007
This is the message from Colorado Springs, CO. Looks like it's not just our LBC that has problems. It will
be interesting to see what comes out of this. The USAB recently lost all funding from A2P. That's over 1
million dollars in revenue that they were depending on to fund some international trips and cover cost of our
insurance. Without these funds and the way things are being handled by our "new" BOD things don't look
good.
To view the original letter click here usaboxing.org
To view USAB quarterly newsletter click here.
Martinez in action this week!
March 26, 2007 - San Antonio, Texas
Jairo Martinez will be in action this week at the annual Black Tie Boxing event He's scheduled to meet
Adrian Martinez of ZSG.
No answers as to how to fix USA Boxing
By Alan Abrahamson
NBCSports.comPosted: Mar.21, 2007, 1:58 pm EDT
To recite USA Boxing's organizational woes is to wonder how it can get out of the jam it's so obviously in.
The United States Olympic Committee put USA Boxing on probation in 2002; last April, USA Boxing was
asked to undergo extensive governance reform. The new board met for the first time in October. The
federation is still without an executive director; John Stavros, who was one of the five members of Martin's
nominating committee, has been serving since last year as interim director.
The federation's 2007 budget: $3 million, not enough for a sport in which insurance, gear and even travel
allowances for fighters, especially those from lower economic levels, remain consistent challenges.
"We have to figure out over the next year how to bring an additional $2 million into the organization," Virgets
said.
Andy Geiger, the former athletic director at Ohio State, was among those named to the new board. Already,
though, he and another of the new directors, businessman Robert Blaha of Colorado Springs, Colo., are
weighing resignation, Virgets confirmed. Blaha could not be reached for comment.
Geiger said, "The problems of discipline, of organization … it seems almost impossible to me."
Another new director, Alan Rothenberg, one of the leading figures in international sports in the United States,
a Los Angeles-based lawyer and banker who oversaw the 1994 World Cup, called the episode in Stockton
"Exhibit A" of much that needs to be addressed in overhauling Olympic boxing in the United States.
USA Boxing's mission statement explicitly demands that the organization, in partnership with the "local boxing
committees," 56 volunteer-run organizations scattered around the country, "develop character."
That's a key goal in trying to "promote and grow the sport."
Asked what it's going to take to fix things, Rothenberg said, "I wish I could answer."
Once, the U.S. Olympic team was the hallmark of American boxing greats: Cassius Clay (1960), Joe Frazier
(1964), George Foreman (1968), Leon and Michael Spinks and Ray Leonard (1976), Evander Holyfield
(1984), Roy Jones Jr. (1988).
At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, of the 38 fights involving U.S. boxers that went the full three rounds,
37 went to the Americans -- evidence of across-the-board depth on the U.S. team.
Topless ring girls just one sign of USA
Boxing decline
By Alan Abrahamson
NBCSports.com
Posted: Mar.21, 2007, 1:55 pm EDTGonzalo Riquielme is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school with an
avid interest in boxing. That's why he was in attendance March 1 at an Olympic-style boxing event in
Stockton, Calif., east of San Francisco, when the ring girls went topless.
"They said, 'Stay behind the curtains,'" Gonzalo said. "We heard an 'ooh.' That's when a naked woman came
out." He stopped and corrected himself as he reviewed in his mind the image of a woman jiggling around the
ring between rounds: "She wasn't naked. She had her top off."
Later that evening, Gonzalo told his mother what had transpired: "She was, like, wow -- shocked."
Olympic-style boxing in the United States has for years been shadowed by organizational uncertainties. It has
been plagued by financial difficulties. It has endured links to officials convicted of crimes.
Now, with the 2008 Beijing Olympics fewer than 18 months away, the prospect for medals once again
uncertain in a sport in which the United States used to shine, amateur boxing in this country is perhaps at its
ebb, the event March 1 in Stockton dramatic evidence of the lack of institutional control that threatens the
dreams of would-be U.S. Olympic athletes.
The Stockton event also prompts questions about accountability for what transpired that night. Staged on city
property, the Civic Auditorium, it was an invitation-only, black-tie function intended to raise funds for charity
and initiated by a businessman's group, the Downtown Sportsmen's Club.
click here for full story
March 26, 2007 - San Antonio, Texas
Jairo Martinez will be in action this week at the annual Black Tie Boxing event He's scheduled to meet
Adrian Martinez of ZSG.
No answers as to how to fix USA Boxing
By Alan Abrahamson
NBCSports.comPosted: Mar.21, 2007, 1:58 pm EDT
To recite USA Boxing's organizational woes is to wonder how it can get out of the jam it's so obviously in.
The United States Olympic Committee put USA Boxing on probation in 2002; last April, USA Boxing was
asked to undergo extensive governance reform. The new board met for the first time in October. The
federation is still without an executive director; John Stavros, who was one of the five members of Martin's
nominating committee, has been serving since last year as interim director.
The federation's 2007 budget: $3 million, not enough for a sport in which insurance, gear and even travel
allowances for fighters, especially those from lower economic levels, remain consistent challenges.
"We have to figure out over the next year how to bring an additional $2 million into the organization," Virgets
said.
Andy Geiger, the former athletic director at Ohio State, was among those named to the new board. Already,
though, he and another of the new directors, businessman Robert Blaha of Colorado Springs, Colo., are
weighing resignation, Virgets confirmed. Blaha could not be reached for comment.
Geiger said, "The problems of discipline, of organization … it seems almost impossible to me."
Another new director, Alan Rothenberg, one of the leading figures in international sports in the United States,
a Los Angeles-based lawyer and banker who oversaw the 1994 World Cup, called the episode in Stockton
"Exhibit A" of much that needs to be addressed in overhauling Olympic boxing in the United States.
USA Boxing's mission statement explicitly demands that the organization, in partnership with the "local boxing
committees," 56 volunteer-run organizations scattered around the country, "develop character."
That's a key goal in trying to "promote and grow the sport."
Asked what it's going to take to fix things, Rothenberg said, "I wish I could answer."
Once, the U.S. Olympic team was the hallmark of American boxing greats: Cassius Clay (1960), Joe Frazier
(1964), George Foreman (1968), Leon and Michael Spinks and Ray Leonard (1976), Evander Holyfield
(1984), Roy Jones Jr. (1988).
At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, of the 38 fights involving U.S. boxers that went the full three rounds,
37 went to the Americans -- evidence of across-the-board depth on the U.S. team.
Topless ring girls just one sign of USA
Boxing decline
By Alan Abrahamson
NBCSports.com
Posted: Mar.21, 2007, 1:55 pm EDTGonzalo Riquielme is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school with an
avid interest in boxing. That's why he was in attendance March 1 at an Olympic-style boxing event in
Stockton, Calif., east of San Francisco, when the ring girls went topless.
"They said, 'Stay behind the curtains,'" Gonzalo said. "We heard an 'ooh.' That's when a naked woman came
out." He stopped and corrected himself as he reviewed in his mind the image of a woman jiggling around the
ring between rounds: "She wasn't naked. She had her top off."
Later that evening, Gonzalo told his mother what had transpired: "She was, like, wow -- shocked."
Olympic-style boxing in the United States has for years been shadowed by organizational uncertainties. It has
been plagued by financial difficulties. It has endured links to officials convicted of crimes.
Now, with the 2008 Beijing Olympics fewer than 18 months away, the prospect for medals once again
uncertain in a sport in which the United States used to shine, amateur boxing in this country is perhaps at its
ebb, the event March 1 in Stockton dramatic evidence of the lack of institutional control that threatens the
dreams of would-be U.S. Olympic athletes.
The Stockton event also prompts questions about accountability for what transpired that night. Staged on city
property, the Civic Auditorium, it was an invitation-only, black-tie function intended to raise funds for charity
and initiated by a businessman's group, the Downtown Sportsmen's Club.
click here for full story