Pan Am Games

davetko · Post by **davetko** » 07 Dec 2006, 16:41

I am being told its July 2007 in Brazil. Anyone know when and where the qualifying tournament is.....I am hearing Venezuela?

Also how is USA boxing determining the top 4 for the box off? Quarterly rankings or US championships?

Are there cash prizes for medals?

It would be so much easier if these things were given to us coaches, as I am sure there are many of us who are confused!

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 07 Dec 2006, 18:55

Confusion in amateur boxing? I can't imagine why. Maybe we will hear something soon about how this will all work.

I just received an e-mail from Jeff Steffens and he said that the Box-Offs are by Invite Only and the invites will be to sent to the top 4 finishers from the 2006 US Championships. Obviously there are a few spots open throughout the various weight classes due to boxers not being available for a host of reasons. He didn't say how those spots will be filled. I've heard that the next spot may go to the 2006 Nat'l PAL champ and then down the line from there. I hope this helps.

locoxelbox · Post by **locoxelbox** » 08 Dec 2006, 17:21

There will be three qualifying tournaments for the Pan Ams. Venezuela, Mexico and Argentina will host the tournaments. I believe they will be held in february, march and april/may. All countries except Brazil (host nation) must qualify, even Cuba. I believe it will be the country, not the boxer who will gain the spot (not sure though).

locoxelbox · Post by **locoxelbox** » 10 Dec 2006, 12:38

Now it's seems to be official: The first Pan Am qualifier will be held in Caracas, Venezuela from 1-9 february. There will be 41 spots at stake: four at the weights 48-75 kg and three at 81-91+.

The next event will be in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 13-20 march with four tickets at 48-60 kg, three at 64-91+. Total of 38 spots.

The last event will be in Trinidad & Tobago from 21-28 april with 35 spots at stake: four at 48-60 kg, three at 60-75 and two at 81-91+.

114 tickets to Rio de Janeiro plus the 11 man team from Brazil will make 125 boxers at the 2007 Pan Ams. 13 boxers at 48-60 kg, 11 boxers at 64-75 kg and 9 boxers at 81-91+.

THE WATCHER · Post by **THE WATCHER** » 10 Dec 2006, 14:36

Hey Loco where are you getting your info ?and is that the Gold Medalist or the Gold and Silver ?
Thanks 8)

locoxelbox · Post by **locoxelbox** » 11 Dec 2006, 10:48

THE WATCHER wrote:Hey Loco where are you getting your info?

Can't find the page now, but it was a news site in spanish, probably cuban.

and is that the Gold Medalist or the Gold and Silver ?

??? Four, three or two qualify at each weight on each qualifier.
48-60 kg (4-4-4)
64-75 kg (4-3-3)
81-91+ kg (3-3-2)

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 19 Dec 2006, 15:00

Any more info on the USA box-offs for the Pan Am Games?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 19 Dec 2006, 20:40

Nope. :(

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 20 Dec 2006, 10:01

boxmel wrote:Nope. :(

USA Boxing sure does inundate the boxing public with information (please note the sarcasm - LOL).

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 20 Dec 2006, 10:54

USA Boxing communicate? Not hardly.

Anyway, below is the newly published calanda

JANUARY
20-21 – PAN AMERICAN GAMES QUALIFIER BOX-OFFS IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

22-31 – PAN AMERICAN GAMES QUALIFIER CAMP IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

FEBRUARY
1-10 – PAN AMERICAN GAMES QUALIFER IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA
8- 11 – EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT IN TBA
16-18 – HAWAII REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT THE PALOLO DISTRICT PARK GYM

MARCH
5-10 -- ARMED FORCES CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE
13-21 – SECOND PAN AMERICAN GAMES QUALIFIER IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
16-18 – SOUTHEAST COAST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
23-24 – PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT THE JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN MEDFORD, OREGON

APRIL
13-21 – THIRD PAN AMERICANS QUALIFIER IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
TBA – EASTERN REGIONAL QUALIFIER IN TBA
30 – MAY 5 – NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

MAY
TBA – WESTERN TRIALS IN TBA
TBA – MIDWESTERN TRIALS IN TBA

JUNE
FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JUNE, EXACT DATE TBD – U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TBA
TBA – PAN AMERICAN GAMES CAMP STARTS IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

JULY
16-29 -PAN AMERICAN GAMES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
TBA – JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUGUST
TBA – OLYMPIC BOX-OFFS IN TBA

SEPTEMBER
TBA – SENIOR MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 20 Dec 2006, 12:17

You have to love the use of TBA everywhere. Some boxers and coaches actually have to plan ahead to be able to attend various tournaments. It sure would be nice to know when the Olympic trials qualifiers are going to be held and where. We know when the National GG are going to be held, but anything organized or sponsored by USA Boxing has that infamous term "TBA". I guess all of us should just plan on keeping our entire calendars open for the months of April, May and June!!! Then if you have a boxer who qualifies your calendar for the month of August had better be wide open as well. I hope these dates and locations get set soon.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 20 Dec 2006, 12:28

Ahhhh, Dennis - TBA means they haven't found anyone who will "bid" (or pay) for the national events. As you know, the regionals are taken care of the LBCs who make up the regions. Colorado Springs is not always available due to all the other sports headquartered and training there. I do agree that "TBA" is very frustrating - especially as an opponent for a pro fighter! LOL! Wonder when USAB will get around to announcing who is participating in the Pan Am Box-offs - before January 15th, I hope.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 20 Dec 2006, 13:06

boxmel wrote:Ahhhh, Dennis - TBA means they haven't found anyone who will "bid" (or pay) for the national events. As you know, the regionals are taken care of the LBCs who make up the regions. Colorado Springs is not always available due to all the other sports headquartered and training there. I do agree that "TBA" is very frustrating - especially as an opponent for a pro fighter! LOL! Wonder when USAB will get around to announcing who is participating in the Pan Am Box-offs - before January 15th, I hope.

You think they will give them that much advance notice! TBA can be just as frustrating as an opponent for an experienced amateur boxer! LOL!

inc969806 · Post by **inc969806** » 21 Dec 2006, 08:01

For the US Championships the calendar from USA Boxing's website says
"FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JUNE." Does that mean it is going to be one of those two weeks, or is it a TWO WEEK LONG tournament????? I thought it was only a one week long tournament...Does anyone know for sure or how did they do it in the past???

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 21 Dec 2006, 16:12

inc969806 wrote:For the US Championships the calendar from USA Boxing's website says
"FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JUNE." Does that mean it is going to be one of those two weeks, or is it a TWO WEEK LONG tournament????? I thought it was only a one week long tournament...Does anyone know for sure or how did they do it in the past???

It is almost the same as "TBA". The tournament has never been two weeks long. It is always just one week long (actually it is either 5 or 6 days long). The two week window was to give A2P and USA Boxing the flexibility in locating a site. Now with A2P out, USA Boxing will decide on the dates and locations. Don't be surprised if it changes and isn't held during the first two weeks of June.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 01 Jan 2007, 17:48

Any more info on the Pan Am Games box-offs. I understand the matchups are set, but it hasn't been made public, i.e. published on the USA Boxing website. If anyone has the complete list of match-ups and would like to share it, please post it here on this site.

I also understand that it is being conducted in Colorado Springs, but that too hasn't been announced on the USA Boxing website. Has everyone in Colorado Springs gone home for the holidays? There is internet access from home!!!!

Southern-Cali · Post by **Southern-Cali** » 02 Jan 2007, 01:55

There was a message sent via-email last week directley from Mr. Steffen/USA Boxing stating letters should be recieved this week.(Whoever was chosen for box off's)

I have seen there is alot of talk about Sammy fighting at 112. In Oct he fought at 119/Pals, and Nov. Gene Lewis AZ at 125. I don't he can make 112.
I thought the 106 Jr. divison should have been won by Daniel Lozano.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 02 Jan 2007, 03:15

Southern-Cali wrote:There was a message sent via-email last week directley from Mr. Steffen/USA Boxing stating letters should be recieved this week.(Whoever was chosen for box off's)

I have seen there is alot of talk about Sammy fighting at 112. In Oct he fought at 119/Pals, and Nov. Gene Lewis AZ at 125. I don't he can make 112.
I thought the 106 Jr. divison should have been won by Daniel Lozano.

Sammy boxed at 114 in the World Cadet tourney in August. My comments for Sammy hold true even at 119 or 125. He will continue to grow and gain some weight I'm sure.

For those who receive letters to the box-offs, please let the rest of us know about it.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 05 Jan 2007, 20:16

Wellll - the 125 weight class is Rico Ramos, Walter Sarnoi, Luis Del Valle and Johnny Ray Narvaez (Walter called me). Other than that, nothing has been published or stated.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 09 Jan 2007, 15:27

boxmel wrote:Wellll - the 125 weight class is Rico Ramos, Walter Sarnoi, Luis Del Valle and Johnny Ray Narvaez (Walter called me). Other than that, nothing has been published or stated.

The complete list is on USA Boxing's website.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 09 Jan 2007, 17:04

Boy - is this an old post! I put the corrected list on the Pan Am Box-offs thread last week.

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