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.

Nick Kisner vs. Hasim Rahman Jr.

201lbs. Under 19 Championship from Kansas City, Missouri. Kisner is in the red corner.

DC Area Boxers Win Ringside World Championship

The 2008 Ringside World Tournament concluded today with several DC-area boxers winning titles and coveted spinner belts. The winners (in order of weight class) are:

Dwayne Holmes 9-10 year old 55lbs. Novice
Zimmie Dickinson  11-12 year old  70lbs. Open
Aujee Tylee 13-14 year old 80lbs. Open
Marquel Tyler 13-14 year old 85lbs. Open
Gervonta Davis 13-14 year old 90lbs. Open
Lamont Roach 11-12 year old 100lbs. Open
Dusty Harrison 13-14 year old 112lbs. Open
Kareem Martin 11-12 year old 132lbs. Open
Dimitrius Ballard 15-16 year old 152lbs. Open
Jerry Odom 15-16 year old 165lbs. Novice
Thomas Williams 17-34 year old 178lbs. Open
Antonio Russell 15-16 year old 106lbs. Open
Traon Bynum 132lbs. (Under 19 Tournament held in same venue)
Nick Kisner 201lbs. (Under 19 Tournament held in same venue)
Calvin Ford Master's 34-45 year old 152lbs.
Joel Young 17-34 year old 141lbs Open

2008 USA Boxing Nick Kisner vs. Paul Koon *

Nick Kisner (South Atlantic) Paul Koon (Mid Atlantic)in 201lbs. division at the 2008 USA Boxing East Central Region Tournament from Bel Air, Maryland. Kisner is in the Red corner.*Championship Bout.