USA Boxing's 2018 Metropolitan Qualifiers Update: March 29th Action at John's Gym
Operating under the umbrella of USA Boxing, the sanctioning body for amateur and Olympic level boxing the the United States, the Metropolitan Association has passed the halfway mark in its 2018 Metropolitan Qualifiers. The Metropolitan Qualifiers consist of 15 separate boxing events held throughout the New York Metropolitan region over a seven week period in March and April. These bouts, scheduled at venues throughout the metropolitan region, lead to the Metropolitan Championship Finals on April 20th at Madison Square Garden and serve as qualifying events for participation in one of two national championship tournaments.
MetroSports Magazine was on-hand at the world famous John's Gym in the Bronx for the March 29th Qualifier which showcased the talents of the 132, 141 and 165 pound Novice and Open class boxers.
The night's results were:
Kelvin Reynoso (John's Gym) defeats Arique Hayes (Green Fitness Studio) in the 132 pound Novice weight class
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Famous Wilson (Suffolk PAL) defeats Ephraim Mondesir (Atlas Cops & Kids) in the 165 pound Open weight class
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Julius Wallace (Royals Boxing Club) defeats Marlon White (Starrett City Boxing Club) in the 141 pound Novice weight class
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Ronny Reyes ( Morris Park Boxing Club) defeats team mate Musa Cham (Morris Park Boxing Club) in the 132 pound Novice weight class
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Saul De Los Santos (Brotherhood Boxing Club) defeats Fabrice Michel (Kayo Boxing Club) in the 141 pound Novice weight class
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Sonam Tsering (Green Fitness Studio) defeats Jensey Diaz (Brotherhood Boxing Club) in the 141 pound Novice weight class
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Marco Cruz (Atlas Cops & Kids) defeats Yaya Ba (Medez Boxing Club) in the 165 pound Open weight class
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MetroSports Magazine will provide further coverage of the 2018 Metropolitan Qualifiers - Road to the Garden in our March-April issue due out during the first week of April and here in our online postings as the Tournament moves towards a close on April 20th.
