| BOXING IS A SPORT By: Rollon Thompson Throughout History boxing has been classified as beautiful, brutal, artistic and scientific. It has tested the strength and spirit of males and females whether they are young or adults. The beauty of two boxers circling each other in the ring has inspired thousands who no longer refer to boxing as the "manly art of murder" but now show an appreciation to the "manly art of self defense." Years ago boxing was considered a sideshow however today it has become a multimilion dollar business and many young aspirants are pulling on the gloves with hopes of finding their nook and maybe see their names beside the legends of boxing such as Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Frazier, Roberto Duran, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and others. |
I will admit that boxing is a brutal sport that makes football and hockey look like a Wednesday night poker game. Today boxing has become a game of fencing with fist. It can be lovely one minute, ugly the next. Some boxers have the ability to turn the ring into a ballroom with their movements so precise they appear to be choreographed. Who can forget Ali performing his rope-a-dope routine against George Foreman. Foreman fell into a trap and got thumped. The beauty had conquered the brute. Boxing is an unforgiving sport and often the referee obliges the beaten boxer and stops the bout. One of the greatest boxers of all times, Muhammad Ali, was a boxer of uncommon class and dignity, in contrast to some of his opponents. |
Have you given thought that men get arrested in bars and back alleys for doing what is perfectly legal to do in the ring? It was Ali, a ballet artist with an attitude, who lifted boxing to a level of respectability. Today there are many young athletes who have decided to leave the streets, during high crime hours, go to their neighborhood gym to participate in the art of self defense. Their qualified coaches and trainers teach them the technique of delivering a scoring blow, build their stamina, suggest the proper diet, explain the need for rest and the avoidance of smoking, drinking and drugs. I urge young athletes that should boxing be their forte, they should live a clean life, free of violence, choose the right crowd to associate with, stay in school and always remember it is not their aptitude but their attitude that will determine their altitude. |
| DIET The proper diet for a boxer would be much like the proper diet for a wrestler or sprinter. A high carbohydrate diet with a fair amount of protein and low fat is a real plus. A boxer should eat balanced meals of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits and whole grain breads and cereals. Try to avoid eating large amounts of red meat. Eat more fish, chicken and turkey. Avoid processed foods that are full of chemicals such as potato chips, most snacks, ice cream, etc. Sugar is a poison to the body. Keep its use to a minimum level. Because boxing is so vigorous, it is advisable that a daily vitamin supplement be used. Drink a large amount of water to replenish lost liquids and to clean out your system. Adelle Davis, a famous nutritionist said it best, "You are what you eat." |
LOSING WEIGHT Generally speaking, you will be better off boxing in the lowest possible weight class so that you might have a power and strength advantage. There is a limit to how far you can go, and your body will usually tell you that limit. Bringing your weight down must be done gradually, not in one week. Do not fast. Eat fruits, vegetables and low calorie meats. |
THE PROPER WAY TO COACH AMATEUR BOXING In order for the sport of boxing to continue to thrive in the future, all attention and effort has to dedicated to the safety of the boxer |
| HOW TO WIN AN AMATEUR BOUT Amateur bouts are judged by trained officials who are counting the number of effective blows that are landed, but the factor of human nature should still be considered. Judges will look for certain things that can influence their vote. The following are a few things of these things: · When you come into the ring , appear confident, but never cocky. Act like you know what you're doing and try to achieve eye contact with the judges. Smile and nod to them · Always exercise sportsman-like conduct even if your opponent calls your mother a name. Your opponent wants you to display bad sportsmanship for his advantage. · Never, EVER showboat, such as talking to your opponent, shuffling your feet or dropping your hands, etc. The judges do not like it and will vote against you. Judges like and favor boxers who have a classic style of keeping their hands up and moving gracefully. · If you have been assigned to the red corner, wear a predominantly red uniform. If you are boxing out of the blue corner, wear predominantly blue. This will make you and your punches easier for the judge to identify. |
BASIC RULES 1. No hitting below the belt or behind the head. 2. No kidney punches 3. No holding 4. No hitting with open gloves 5. No hitting on the break 6. Never talk to the referee or your opponent during the bout. 7. Protect yourself at all times. 8. No holding and hitting. 9. No moving in on an opponent unless your hands are in front of your head. 10. No intentional spitting out of your mouthpiece. 11. An eight-second rest is given when a boxer appears hurt. 12. When an opponent is knocked down, proceed to the furthest neutral corner. 13. Remember that points are scored on boxing ability, not on the power of the punches. |
Established Boxing Programs Fortunately there are many programs in this country that allow boxer participation at many different levels. The national governing body of amateur boxing is USA Boxing, which is responsible for the rules and regulations of the sport. USA Boxing sponsors the annual National Boxing Championships, National Junior Olympics, National Sports Festival, Olympic and Pan-American Game Trials and Operation Gold and offers scholarships to deserving boxers. USA Boxing is headquartered at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and has a staff of professionals that are supported by a large national network of volunteers. The countries are divided into 18 regions, each with a chairman and are further dissected into 60 associations each also with a chairman. It is these volunteers and their love of the sport, which are the backbones of the program. The Silver Gloves Program is the premiere event for 10-15 year-old boxers. It is a superlative program focused on developing young talent. |
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION
J.O. CHAMPIONSHIP AT MARQUETTE, MI ALL BOXERS LEAVING AT 9:00 A.M. JUNE 16, 2002-SUNDAY VIA MIDWEST AIR, PHOENIX, AZ. YOU NEED TO BE AT WALT HOSKINS AT 7:00 A.M. ON TIME . CALL FOR INFORMATION. All participants must have a Government issued ID Call your local DMV for info. Following is a list of programs with people to contact in reference to these and other amateur boxing programs. USA Boxing 1750 East Boulder Street Colorado Springs, CO 80929 Phone: 719-578-4506 National Junior Olympics Sonny Duncan 719-520-6507 National Silver Gloves Ray Rodgers 501-225-7998 National Golden Gloves Jim Beasley 316-663-6942 |
RING STRATEGY 1. Use your head. Fight with your head, not your hands. Out-think your opponent, and you will out-box him or her. 2. Be in condition. Nothing makes up for good physical conditioning. 3. Relax. If you are tense, you expend energy. 4. Know the fundamentals. There will be many chances to use them. 5. Appear confident at all times. If you are hurt or tired, don't show it. 6. Never forget that your opponent is as tired as you are. 7. The left hand is the safest lead. Use it often. 8. Keep moving. To stand in one spot means you are an easy target. However, don't jump around and make unnecessary movements. 9. Carry your hands high at all times. 10. Punch when your opponent is in range. If you wait, you will be punched. 11. If a blow is missed or you are off balance, cover up and protect yourself. 12. Puzzle the opponent by variety of maneuvers. Rarely do the same thing twice in succession. 13. Whenever your opponent is set to hit, move. |
RESULT OF MAY 2002 SHOWS Yuma County Youth Boxing Assn.Yuma, AZ May 18, 2002 Ringside Challenge 9---CANCELLED Madison Show, May 18, 2002 Officials: Joe Joseph-COO, Referee, Timekeeper,Clerk Ray Scott-Referee, Judge, Timekeeper Jere Grimes-Referee, Judge, Timekeeper Jeff Daniels-Referee, Judge Rollon Thompson-Judge Dave Kessner-Judge Susan Gonzales-Judge Robbie Borjesowan from Wickenburg-Physician #75-Luis Torres (Madison) vs Angel Carbajal(9th St) Winner: Luis Torres (Madison) by PTS 80#-Miguel Trevizo(Rio Rico) vs Bennie Tsosie(Tsosie) Winner: Miguel Trevizo(Rio Rico) by PTS 95#-Richee Guerrero (Tigers) vs Juan Gonzales (Madison) Winner:Juan Gonzales(Madison) by PTS 85#-Ben Topete(Top Level) vs Jose Tapia (Warriors) Winner: Jose Tapia (Warriors) by PTS. 85#-Juan Silva (B&K) vs Xavier Arvizu (Madison) Winner: Juan Silva (B&K) by RSC 110#-Duma Trevizo (Rio Rico) vs James Munoz (Tigers) Winner: Duma Trevizo(Rio Rico) by RSC |
| RESULT OF MAY 2002 SHOWS (cont'd) 139#-Raul Gutierrez (Unatt) vs Hezekiah Dublin (Unatt) Winner: Raul Gutierrez (Unatt) by PTS 128#-Balaben Trevizo (RIO Rico) vs Eric Scott (Madison) Winner: Balaben Trevizo (Rio Rico) by RET 178#Freeman Taft (Top Level) vs Ken Brasgalla (Blood & Guts) Winner: Freeman Taft (Top Level) by RSC Team Trophy-Rio Rico Warriors Show, Phoenix, AZ May 19, 2002-3:00 pm 75#-Jose Benavides (B&K) vs Bradley Tsosie (1-2 Boxing) Winner: Jose Benavides (B&K) by RSC 95#-Ritchie Guerrero (Tigers) vs Cesar Duarte (B&K) Winner: Ritchie Guerrero (Tigers) by PTS 75#-Ernesto Aguinaga (Reforma) vs Bennie Tsosie (1-2 Boxing) Winner: Bennie Tsosie (1-2 Boxing) by PTS 100#-Juan Silva (B&K) vs Julio Ruedas (Tigers) Winner: Juan Silva (B&K) by PTS 90#-Jose Tapia (Warriors) vs Elihu Soto (Phx Boxing) Winner: Jose Tapia ((B&K) by PTS 170#-Hector Hernandez (9th St) vs Ken Brasgalla (Blood & Guts) Winner: Hector Hernandez (9th St) by RSC Team Trophy went to BK Boxing Club Bennie Tsosie-Outstanding Boxer Officials in attendance: Ray Scott-Acting Chief of Official-Announcer and Referee Mona Scott-Judge Rollon Thompson-Judge Jeff Daniels-Judge Jim Johnson-Judge Richard Soto-Judge Dave Kessner-Timekeeper Jere Grimes-Referee and announcer Bill Hatch-Attending Physician |
RESULT OF MAY 2002 SHOWS (cont'd) 2002 Four Corners Region Jr. Olympic Tournament Paradise Hills Community Center 5901 Paradise Blvd N.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico May 24-25, 2002 RESULTS: USA Boxing Region 9 "Four Corners" Junior Olympic Team to Compete at the USA J.O. Championship in Marquette, MI June 16-23,2002 85#-Jose Gonzales (AZ) L#48 95#-Jose Haro (UT) LBC 34 100#-Rick Lopez (CO) LBC 32 106#-Jacob Ortega (CO) L#32 112#-Noel Mendoza (AZ) L#48 119#-Rafael Valenzuela (AZ) 125#-Juan Garcia (AZ) L#48 132#-Juan Martinez (NM) L#42 139#-Vincent Garcia (NM)#42 147#-Agustin Trout (NM) L#42 156#-Lawrence Archunde (AZ) 165#-Dougald Yazzie (AZ) 178#-Jesus Peba (CO) L#32 201#-Paulino Zuniga (AZ)#48 201+-Gremaine Soto (AZ)#48 NOT ABLE TO ADVANCE: Females-Seniors 112#-Natalie Gray(CO) 119#-Kayla Combs (NM) 147#-Belicia Posey (UT) NOT ABLE TO ADVANCE: AZ Intermediate Champs 75#-Jeffrey Salas (AZ) 80#-Bennie Tsosie (AZ) 90#-Elihu Soto (AZ) USA Boxing Arizona President Mike Sanchez(PHX), and Arizona Registration Chairman Walt Hoskins(Phx) with team Coaches worked with Arizona boxers corners. Coaches from Madison(Phx), Tsosie(Phx), Club Sar(Scottsdale), Gene Lewis Boxing(Mesa), Westside(Tucson), Damon's(Chinle),Yazzie(Chinle), Warriors(Phx), YCYBA(Yuma), and Salvation Army(Phx) brought a TEAM TROPHY HOME TO ARIZONA. All the Coaching Staffs include Volunteers. Officials from Arizona working ringside were: William Tsosie Jim Sanson Roger Woods Hedi A. Block Fred B. Block Officials were from all four states of AZ, CO, NM and UT |
SANCTION EVENTS for JUNE 2002 June 1-2, 2002 at 1:00pm (Saturday & Sunday) Navajo Nation Fairgrounds Navajo Nation Inn Rte 264 Window Rock, AZ Tel:928-871-4108 Resv:1-800-662-6189 Additional Contacts: Douglas Yazzie 928-600-9077 Doudley Yazzie 505-977-0495 Randal 928-871-5058 Erie Tsosie 928-871-3395 Weigh Ins: 7:00am-10:00am Doctor:12:00-NOON Saturday, June 8, 2002 6:30pm Knockout Boxing Club 17 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona For Info: Andrew Soto 602-499-4779 Weigh Ins are 9:00am - 11:00am Doctor Check: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Admission: Adults - $ 7.00 Kids - $ 4.00 Saturday, June 17, 2002 through Sunday, June 23, 2002 National Golden Gloves at Denver, Colorado For Info: Al Fenn 602-996-9407 Kelly 623-582-2340 Monday, June 16, 2002 Through Saturday, June 22, 2002 USA Boxing National Jr. Olympic Championship at Marquette, Michigan For Info: Mike Sanchez 480-962-8114 June 22, 02 Saturday 7:00 pm Madison Gym 1755 West Van Buren Phoenix, AZ Weigh Ins: 10:00am-1:00pm For info: Richard Rodriguez 602-393-4878 |
| SANCTION EVENTS for JUNE 2002 (cont'd) Sunday, June 23, 2002 Through Sunday, June 30, 2002 USA Boxing Jr. Olympic Elite Training Camp at Marquette, Michigan Saturday, June 29, 2002 Saturday - 6:00pm Yuma County Youth Boxing is holding Ringside Challenge 10 at 2150 West Colorado Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364 Weigh Ins are 10:00am - 1:00pm For Info: Fred B Block 928-343-1470 or 928-342-0792 cell: 928-919-0346 fax: 928-343-1225 Email: Yuma County Youth Boxing All weights and divisions Saturday, June 29, 2002 - 7:00 am Fundraiser for LBC 48 Officials Fund For info Call: 520-748-0725 Randolph North Golf Club Tucson |
SANCTION EVENTS for JUNE 2002 (cont'd) Sunday, June 30, 2002 - 1:30 pm Westside Youth Center Venue:Wild Cat House 1301 N. Stone Ave Tucson, AZ Contact:Roger Woods Cell:520-230-9128 Weigh Ins: 8:00am-10:00am Match:10:00am-11:00am Doctor:12:00 Noon-1:00pm Saturday, June 29, 2002 - 6:00pmAztlan Boxing Club Kino Veterans Memorial Ctr Ajo Way Tuczon AZ Contact: Joe Agredano 520-323-2053 Fax:520-323-8059 Weigh Ins: 12:00pm-2:00pm All bouts prematched Sunday, June 30, 2002 through Sunday, July 7, 2002 Mexico Jr. International Invitational |
JULY EVENTS - USA Thursday, July11, 2002 through Saturday, July 13, 2002 Ringside Native American Boxing Championship Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004 (Albuquerque, New Mexico For Info: 719-632-5282 Saturday, July 13, 2002 through Saturday, July 20, 2002 U.S. Women's National Championship at TBA Wednesday, July 24, 2002 through Saturday, July 27, 2002 National Jr. Golden Gloves Tournament Hosted: Syracuse Golden Gloves/North Area Athletic Club 507 Pond Street Syracuse, New York 13208 tel: 315-471-8682 fax: 315-478-1358 Competition - Onondaga County War Memorial Auditorium 800 South Warren Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Hotel Headquarters The Hotel Syracuse 315-422-5121 Male Junior Boxers Ages 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 |
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