Junior World Team Usa

[CaliforniaBoxing]

Mike is not getting paid to do this and he has always explained his reason/logic behind the selections when asked. He's been open to HELP if there is anything that needs to be changed or not up to date. But geez man, don't complain about someone attempting to do this because I can't tell you that even USAB or AIBA is attempting to do what he's doing. I know that most people's intentions mean well but having people complain about something that they aren't even helping with kills me. There is a difference between criticism and constructive criticism. I tried to let it just roll off my shoulders but it's one of the reasons that I just gave up and stopped spending my time traveling and recording. No one wants to help but everyone has an opinion AFTER the fact. Jonathan's FrontPage Boxing was THE BEST resource for amateur boxing and he had to shut it down because people weren't supportive including USAB. It's funny that what FPB and I were doing for free now USAB is making money off of and streaming the fights live. I'm very happy about it and if it took others trying to promote the sport first to get the orgs with the $$$ to do it right to actually step up--I'm all for it. Mission accomplished. Now you have others like John Brown doing it as well. But John did put up all the videos for free afterwards. Great promo for the sport.

So as far as Mike goes, just help him out with information and that will make the rankings better. I guarantee you there is NO ONE on the planet who is willing, able or has proven they can do better. So, let's keep it going and help him out by offering info to make it that much more accurate.

We all love this sport!!

WELL SAID KULLEN...

[scallum]

Most of the School boys have graduated to Jr Olympic level and are now getting ready for State Sliver Gloves Championships in their States. Going to be some mouth Watering fights at 125 in Ca, States Slivers. There is a New Tournament in Reno Thru A.I.B.A to determine Usa boxing team for international events Jan 6-11 going to be explosive fights at 156

[mike222]

That is true-Most Schoolboys graduate to Junior boxers on 1 January 2013.The Silver gloves is competed for in 2013 Age groups.

[scallum]

New Rankings are up for month of December on.the.site Until The Next Round. Good job on takin the time and effort to rank the kids. The Rankings really motivate the kids I know. All the kids getting ready for Regional Silver Gloves Jan 4-6 and or World Juniors Jan 7-11 gonna be busy , busy for some kids and a challenge for a kid to win regionals and AI.B.A .World Juniors back to back

[T Duquette]

Mike is not getting paid to do this and he has always explained his reason/logic behind the selections when asked. He's been open to HELP if there is anything that needs to be changed or not up to date. But geez man, don't complain about someone attempting to do this because I can't tell you that even USAB or AIBA is attempting to do what he's doing. I know that most people's intentions mean well but having people complain about something that they aren't even helping with kills me. There is a difference between criticism and constructive criticism. I tried to let it just roll off my shoulders but it's one of the reasons that I just gave up and stopped spending my time traveling and recording. No one wants to help but everyone has an opinion AFTER the fact. Jonathan's FrontPage Boxing was THE BEST resource for amateur boxing and he had to shut it down because people weren't supportive including USAB. It's funny that what FPB and I were doing for free now USAB is making money off of and streaming the fights live. I'm very happy about it and if it took others trying to promote the sport first to get the orgs with the $$$ to do it right to actually step up--I'm all for it. Mission accomplished. Now you have others like John Brown doing it as well. But John did put up all the videos for free afterwards. Great promo for the sport.

So as far as Mike goes, just help him out with information and that will make the rankings better. I guarantee you there is NO ONE on the planet who is willing, able or has proven they can do better. So, let's keep it going and help him out by offering info to make it that much more accurate.

We all love this sport!!

WELL SAID KULLEN...

I concur. Mike is the man.

[mike222]

The January 2013 lists are now available.If anyone wants a copy just send me a PM with your EMail and I will send you one.Its free and gratis.

[scallum]

Can't wait to the next rankings come out a couple major suprsies at Juniors Worlds,Saw some Great Talent there in Jordan White and Isidro Ochoa amoung others

[scallum]

he needs to do more research he has guys at the wrong weights and has guys on there that get beat all the time how you get ranked top 10 when u get spanked locally every other week......but i am happy atleast someone is trying tovrank the kids but as of know its way off marc castro from fresno won every tournament this year and hes not on there...

Ok I.finally got a chance to see Mark Castro but really didn't get chance.to rate his skills cause he was bouncing some poor kid off the canvas repeatedly lol. He has made it to finals

[scallum]

I have a funny but inspirational story to tell about the rankings later ,right now we at the weighins. It's amazing to see how these young Stars interact amoung themselves a couple of em got lil egos already lol

[scallum]

Ok for those who say the rankings don't help the kids here is what happend 2 days ago. A big sad nervous looking kid came up to us trying to inquire who we were n if My kid was in fact The Mahmutovic kid folks was so concerned about . We found out this kid was in different weight class. I asked him his name n he said Malik , I said did you know that you are ranked #8 in World Rankings ? He couldn't believe it I had too actually pull out my phone n show it too him. He was totally shocked when I showed him it was actually # 8 n the whole world not # 8 in Usa. I told him he was the man to be ranked so high on planet earth. You folks shouldve seen the Smile n look of amazement on his face . He walked away shoulders high n with a big bright smile on his face. Malik went on to Ko his opponent n his next bout, I was working the corner of my kid in the ring next to him at same time , I looked over my shoulder n he had the biggest smileon his face as they announced his victory n I gave him thumbs up. This kid is full of confidence now

[scallum]

That Kid Malik Titus who didn't even know he was ranked was upset in finals At National Silver Gloves. A few big names in the Juniors did not get the chance to repeat as National Silvers because they had to choose between Doing thier Regional Silver Gloves or The Junior World Tournament, my heart goes out to.those unfortunate young men.i wonder if not Being in National Silvers will have a bearing on.their.rankings?

[scallum]

All the #1 junior boys on Team Usa getting ready to go to camp April 21 - May 16 plus the will be going to Europe to fight in Ukraine and some other country I cant pronounce Lol. This the second camp for Team and they now have the Great Cuban Coach Senor Pedro . Team Usa is really trying to get back to Glory days. Some exceptional talented kids on this team gonna be interesting see how they do on 1 st international fights. Sucks they have to miss 3 weeks of school though

[mike222]

Do you know if the US will be attending the America's Junior Championships scheduled for late may.There are some useful Cubans,Dominicans and Puerto Rico boxers out there.

[scallum]

Don't this so Team will just be getting back from Europe on May 16. I think the European trip will provide the better competition

[mike222]

If you are going to the Aliyev cup in Baku be wary of hometown decisions.

[scallum]

They are going to some event in Ukraine , gonna be tough because Ukraine got some darn good boxers. Team Usa is having a camp for 10 days before departing to Ukraine. I know of at least one kid who will enter the camp in tip top shape eagerly awaiting competition in The Ukraine. Baku is in Russia right?

[JMac]

They are going to some event in Ukraine , gonna be tough because Ukraine got some darn good boxers. Team Usa is having a camp for 10 days before departing to Ukraine. I know of at least one kid who will enter the camp in tip top shape eagerly awaiting competition in The Ukraine. Baku is in Russia right?

Baku is in Azerbaijan which was once part of the Soviet Union. It is a mostly muslim country that is on the southern border of Russia and northern border of Iran who they do not like and also borders on Aremenia who they have had wars with. They are very friendly people and like USA as we were one of the 1st countries to reconize them when they broke from the USSR. I have been to the Aliyevcup and the US got fair decisions when I was there.

[scallum]

They are going to some event in Ukraine , gonna be tough because Ukraine got some darn good boxers. Team Usa is having a camp for 10 days before departing to Ukraine. I know of at least one kid who will enter the camp in tip top shape eagerly awaiting competition in The Ukraine. Baku is in Russia right?

Baku is in Azerbaijan which was once part of the Soviet Union. It is a mostly muslim country that is on the southern border of Russia and northern border of Iran who they do not like and also borders on Aremenia who they have had wars with. They are very friendly people and like USA as we were one of the 1st countries to reconize them when they broke from the USSR. I have been to the Aliyevcup and the US got fair decisions when I was there.

Ok they did mention Azerbaijan ,so I guess they are going to Aliyecup.

[scallum]

If you are going to the Aliyev cup in Baku be wary of hometown decisions.

When is Alivey cup

[scallum]

They are going to some event in Ukraine , gonna be tough because Ukraine got some darn good boxers. Team Usa is having a camp for 10 days before departing to Ukraine. I know of at least one kid who will enter the camp in tip top shape eagerly awaiting competition in The Ukraine. Baku is in Russia right?

Baku is in Azerbaijan which was once part of the Soviet Union. It is a mostly muslim country that is on the southern border of Russia and northern border of Iran who they do not like and also borders on Aremenia who they have had wars with. They are very friendly people and like USA as we were one of the 1st countries to reconize them when they broke from the USSR. I have been to the Aliyevcup and the US got fair decisions when I was there.

How was the Comp there?

[JMac]

They are going to some event in Ukraine , gonna be tough because Ukraine got some darn good boxers. Team Usa is having a camp for 10 days before departing to Ukraine. I know of at least one kid who will enter the camp in tip top shape eagerly awaiting competition in The Ukraine. Baku is in Russia right?

Baku is in Azerbaijan which was once part of the Soviet Union. It is a mostly muslim country that is on the southern border of Russia and northern border of Iran who they do not like and also borders on Aremenia who they have had wars with. They are very friendly people and like USA as we were one of the 1st countries to reconize them when they broke from the USSR. I have been to the Aliyevcup and the US got fair decisions when I was there.

How was the Comp there?

I was there in '06. Keith Tapia and Joey Dawejko were on the team and I think Tapia was named the outstanding boxer. I sort of remember that there were two Russian teams but I don't think they were the number one boxers. There were teams mostly from eastern europe and some like Ireland from western europe. It was a good competition for the US team.

[mike222]

The Ukrainian squad include
Daniel Lapin Won the Aliyev in 2012 and won a bronze at last years European Championships-currently competing at 46KG Lost recently to Russian Svyatoslav Varankin
Artur Prygoda One of the best out there recently beat Russian Champion Bammatov-Competing at 54KGS
Miroslav Ishcenko Finished as Runner up in the Matviychuk to the brilliant Russian Baysangurov Competing at 57KGS
Stepan Grekul very useful Competing at 66KGS
Ramil Gadzhiev Perhaps the best Ukrainian-Winner of the Matviychuk memorial in 2013 Competing at 70KGS
Igor Viktorov Also won the Matviychuk beating top Russian Andrey Pankov Competing at 75 KGS
Robert Marton Yet another Matviychuk winner beating the best Russia have Competing at 80KGS
A very strong team indeed
Most boxers will probably compete at heavier weights by the time the Worlds come round

[mike222]

Azerbaijanis to look out for
Rovshan Musayev European Schoolboy Champion in 2011 Competing at 66KGS
Shamil Ibragimzade European Junior Champion in 2012 although he lost recently to Russian Ivan Kovlovsky Competing at 60KGS
Tayfur Aliyev Winner of the Aliyev in 2012 and 2011 European Schoolboy Champion Competing at 54KGS
Rufat Huseynov Won bronze at the Aliyev last year.Competing at 46KGS

[scallum]

I wonder why those kids got no YouTube videos on them? I was misinformed thought this was in Ukraine. I think Team Usa gonna have good chances with Jordan White I think he at 106 and the kids at 165, 176 and 176 + could do ok. Im thinking one of these kids from Team Usa may be looking to do something extraordinary, I hope so

[scallum]

he needs to do more research he has guys at the wrong weights and has guys on there that get beat all the time how you get ranked top 10 when u get spanked locally every other week.....Sgsinn i am happy atleast someone is trying tovrank the kids but as of know its way off marc castro from fresno won every tournament this year and hes not on there...

Was in the gym today and a bunch of kids from different parts of Cali Came to workout , Sum current and former #1 kids were in gym working out. The most impressive kid I saw was a kid who was strong ,fast , Aggresive,throwing body punches like Chavez ,and could dance around the ring like Ali. I saw this kid landing lead uppercuts ,so go ask his trainer what is this dynamic talents name, he is Indeed Mark Castro. I was throughly impressed