Sunday, October 5, 2008

DC Amateurs Win at 2008 National PALs

Congratulations to all the DC boxers that won this week at the 2008 National PAL Tournament in Oxnard, CA. After a full week of boxing, the following boxers are the newest DC area National Champions:

Antonio Russell defeated Edwin Sandoval from Bakersfield, CA 5-0 in the 106lbs. 15/16 year old Senior Division

Demond Nicholson defeated Ivan Zubieta from Dallas, Texas 4-1 in the 154lbs. 15/16 years old Senior Division

Tavon Sol defeated Dann Calhoun from Cincinnati, Ohio 4-1 in the 201+ Open Division

Nick Kisner defeated Lenroy Thompson from Lenexa, Kansas 5-0 in the 201lbs. Open Division

Nick will be part of the US Under-19 Team traveling to Guadalajara, Mexico later this month to compete in the 2008 Under 19 World Championships. Good luck to Nick Kisner, Kevin Rivers and Traon Bynum in that tournament.