2009 National Pals In San Antonio Tx

[panhandle boxing]

What do expect to see this year in the pals? Will we see upsets or old champions pulling a comeback or last year champs winning it again? Give me your thoughts on how the pals is going to go this year.... Thanks

[kidneypunch]

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[teasy24]

- You have to know who is in the tournament first. I belive a lot of the top ams will miss this because of a GB Dual at the same time, so a lot of guys have a chance to win this tournament.

[panhandle boxing]

- You have to know who is in the tournament first. I belive a lot of the top ams will miss this because of a GB Dual at the same time, so a lot of guys have a chance to win this tournament.

okay that's true tho but what would mean more to them I knoe the dual would because of more ranking points but gas and money wise which one would be cheaper for them ??

[Dennis]

The dual is cheaper since it is part of Team USA's competitions which are funded by the USOC. No funding at all for the PAL.

[panhandle boxing]

The dual is cheaper since it is part of Team USA's competitions which are funded by the USOC. No funding at all for the PAL.

thanks dennis for the help but hopefully we see a good turn out at the pals this year

[teasy24]

No I'm saying since the top 2 or 3 would not be there, a lot of boxers not currently ranked or in the middle of the top 10 will take this tournament. I do think it will be a good turn out, with it being in Texas instead of California, that could help becuase it won't cost as much to fly across the country if you were to live in say Ohio, Florida, or wherever. In fact, a lot of places could even drive there if cheaper than flying.

I know that PAL sends a team to the USA Championships, but how will the new weights determine who goes next year? The champions usually get to go, but since the top guys are not able to attend the PAL this year, and with the weight adjustments, will they still send a team? And who would represent the new weight divisions, (108, 115, 123) when there will be four champs this year (106, 112, 119, 125)? Anybody know?

[panhandle boxing]

No I'm saying since the top 2 or 3 would not be there, a lot of boxers not currently ranked or in the middle of the top 10 will take this tournament. I do think it will be a good turn out, with it being in Texas instead of California, that could help becuase it won't cost as much to fly across the country if you were to live in say Ohio, Florida, or wherever. In fact, a lot of places could even drive there if cheaper than flying.

I know that PAL sends a team to the USA Championships, but how will the new weights determine who goes next year? The champions usually get to go, but since the top guys are not able to attend the PAL this year, and with the weight adjustments, will they still send a team? And who would represent the new weight divisions, (108, 115, 123) when there will be four champs this year (106, 112, 119, 125)? Anybody know?

from what I heard those are going to be the new weight division.. but still we might see some new champs coming with those weight division but all we can say is that we may never know until we see it happen

[panhandle boxing]

I see texas coming out more in this tournament and winning a lot of championships to

[boxmel]

but since the top guys are not able to attend the PAL this year, and with the weight adjustments, will they still send a team?

Why wouldn't they? Not having the top guys participate this year, if such is the case, should have no impact on whether or not PAL sends a team to the Championships.

[teasy24]

11 champions, 10 team members next year? I don't know.

I see texas coming out more in this tournament and winning a lot of championships to

Texas may in fact have some champs here. Guys like Isaac Torres and Oscar Cantu may be the favorites in their brackets. Fowler too if he attends this tournament. But like I said, this is a year where upsets prolly and should happen, Torres is very beatable as is Cantu, so they could be bounced out early.

[ringsidemike]

Fowler and Cochrane are confirmed for USA vs. GB

[boxmel]

Hey Mike - hubby and I will be in San Antonio. Will you be at the tournament? If so, we'll have to get together.

[panhandle boxing]

Fowler and Cochrane are confirmed for USA vs. GB

so hold on fowler and cochrane aren't going to the pals

[panhandle boxing]

okay with all this said I got my favorites hopefully to win the 17-34 open but still its going to be a hard way for them very tough fights for them but I see a young kid from south east texas winning the 106 lbs open 17-34

[teasy24]

I knew Cochran was going but I didn't know Fowler was because of the 4th place finish at the USA's. As for 106, I think if Joshua Simmons or Marco Rangel is there they would win it over the Texas 106 pounder, but I don't know who is going to be. Last year only 3 competed at 106 and it was an easy tourney for Cervantes who won.

[panhandle boxing]

I knew Cochran was going but I didn't know Fowler was because of the 4th place finish at the USA's. As for 106, I think if Joshua Simmons or Marco Rangel is there they would win it over the Texas 106 pounder, but I don't know who is going to be. Last year only 3 competed at 106 and it was an easy tourney for Cervantes who won.

well I feel last year this boy put up a fight shoulda won his last name is hernandez from houston or down south from there I feel that he can take it this year

[panhandle boxing]

book your rooms now !! or else you will be sleeping in your car

[southwestballer]

O YES HE IS ONE STRONG KID I SEEN HIM FIGHT IN ANGLETON HE WAS FIGHTING JUAN LEJIA. IT WAS THE BEST FIGHT OF THE NIGHT. I CAN SEE RICHARD HERNANDEZ GIVENED 106 A HARD FIGHT

[panhandle boxing]

all I know this tournament is going to be a big turnout and very good and explosive fights your going t have to watch so all I can say is get your popcorn ready cause their is going to be a lot of good action going on!!! To All Texas Teams And Boxers here is your chance to be on top!!

[rocabye]

where is the fights being held

[panhandle boxing]

where is the fights being held

in san antonio tx well the last time I heard a huge collisum

[boxmel]

The tournament will be held at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle. Info for the event can be found at www.nationalpal.org.

[rocabye]

The tournament will be held at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle. Info for the event can be found at http://www.nationalpal.org.

thank you very much

[boxmel]

You're very welcome.