Marine Corps Boxing Invitational Tournament 28-30 August

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If you think the weather is hot now, wait until August. The weather won't be the only thing hot around Camp Lejeune.

There will be heated competition at Goettge Memorial Field House 28-30 Aug at 7pm.

Amateur Boxing is returning to Camp Lejeune. Doubling the pleasure, doubling the fun with twice the action. Two rings, three nights of action! Canadian Boxers from Nova Scotia will join amateur boxers from cities around the United States to showcase their boxing skills.

Both women and men, novice and open will be contesting in the following weight classes.

106, 112, 119, 125, 132, 141, 152, 165, 178, 201 and 201+

I will see you there in the square. :-)

Points of Contact: Mr. Sid Meyerson, Project Officer (910) 451-0377, Mr. Dennis Rautmann, Tournament Director (910) 451-3636 or FAX to (910) 451-5982.

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We are accepting applications for those who may want to compete. Winners of the women and men open division will receive championship belts. The novice champions will receive one of a kind championship trophies. Computerized scoring will be used in the open division and manual scoring in the novice division. Applications are due by 18 August 2008 there are only 8 slots in each weight category so don't wait until the last minute.

[Kolya]

It's open to civilians as well as military personnel?

[boxmel]

Canadian Boxers from Nova Scotia will join amateur boxers from cities around the United States to showcase their boxing skills.

Kolya - need to wash your glasses. No where does it say limited to military.

[txboxer]

Would anyone like to prematch an over 18 106lb female open fighter? Please let me know if you are planning to attend this tournament. Thank you.

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Send in your application and we can go from there.

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I think that this is an opportune time for both men and women boxers to get some quality boxing as we will have some of the country's top officials working this tournament. We will also have it professionally recorded so that you may obtain a copy. Many are successful as they were at the right place at the right time. The window of opportunity is closing, don't let it close on you. Ron (910) 358-3244.

[usaboxing123]

i hate that my coaches dont travel it keeps me out of all these good tournaments. Lack or funds is a pain also. Its so hard to make it to all these great tournaments around the country, I would love to be able to compete in these but lifes a witch with a capital b.

[Athorn4941]

When the invitational is done can someone post results for all 3 days.

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August 28

Ricky Cuevas defeated Jarius Hardnett (N-141)
Clarence Biggs RSC-1 Melvin Miller (N- 165)
Jorge Valencia defeat 9-6 Giovanni Amato (N-165)
Lamar Russ RSC-2 Gabriel Yellow Owl (O-165)
Aaron Wartman Retired Craig Hillier (O-178)
Ryan Rogers defeated 18-15 Miguel Rodriguez(N-178)
Andre Brickhouse defeated 10-2 Rueben Woodruff (O-201+)

August 29

Keenan Williams defeated 12-10 Anthony Suggs ( N-119)
Joey Laviolette defeated 29-1 Ernest Guerra (O-125)
Willie Alvarado defeated W/O Carlson White (N-132)
Edgar Ramirez defeated 10-7 Cordero Simpkins (O-141)
Jeremiah Wiggins retired Jacob Lerma (O-152)
Jamar Freeman defeated 13-2 Hassan Williams (O - 152)
Mikel Roberts defeated 7-4 Joshua Rigsby (N-152)
Eric Gibson RSC-2 Jason Cano (N-152)

August 30

Willie Alvarado won by DQ Hosea Williams (N-132)
Jamel Herring defeated 16-15 Edgar Ramirez (O-141)
Jeremiah Wiggins defeated 20-15 Jamar Freeman (O-152)
Eric Gibson defeated 15-5 Mikel Roberts (N-152)
Jorge Valencia defeated 5-4 Clarence Biggs (N-165)
Lamar Russ defeated 25-7 Christopher Lawlor (O-165)
Siju Shabazz defeated 22-15 Aaron Wartman (O - 178)
Andre Brickhouse defeated 19-9 Juliani Foster (O-201+)

The tournament was a success considering it was the first year. There were no complaints as the Brazilian scoring system was utilized. The spectators really got into the scoring system as it was displayed on 46" monitors. The officials were consistent in scoring jabs and straight shots whether to the head or body. It looked as if the short shoe shine punches were not counted. All participants received T-shirts as the Champions in the open divisions received $200 belts made by Ringside while the runner-ups received plaques.
The Champions in the novice division received Gold medals and the runner-ups received Silver medals.

We will do it again next June 09. It will be limited to 8 contestants per weight class so look for the applications and get them back early.

Thanks to USA Boxing, RingSide (Albert Guardado is the man!), the fantastic officials, Camp Lejeune Sports & Events staff, The Globe (Jaime Cameron), Sandy Pino, Pam Hodge, Camp Lejeune's IT personnel, Dr. Playford & Dr. Blivins and their staff, all of the coaches and athletes that participated and special thanks to the Marines whom train & fight to keep us free so that we have the opportunity to do what we do.

Do not miss it next year it will be bigger and better!

[Kolya]

Sounds awesome. I'd definitely be interested in seeing if I could make it next year. NC at that time of year is always a delightful weather experience.

[Athorn4941]

Thank you for posting the results.

[Dennis]

Mel - can you please move this into the general topics list and out of the announcements as its now old news.

[boxmel]

Yep - do we want to keep it for the results? Or delete from this forum?

[Dennis]

Thanks Mel. I would say keep it for the results and just let it move down into the historical topics as time goes by.

[boxmel]

Okey doke. I'll probably add it to my web site's results, too.