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2012 Olympic Trials Projections and Preview

Posted on July 1, 2011 by College Boxer

…left hook with the best of them. Reed and Russell (Gary Jr.’s little brother) have fought each other out of the Beltway multiple times in some heated wars and will have their say in the Trials as well. Reed holds a victory of 152-pound Irish national champ Paddy Gallagher. Among the 61(!) names in the Last Chance Qualifier are former 2009 National champ at lightweight Duran Caferro (Helena, MT) and California PAL champ Andy Vences (San Jose, CA)…. Continue reading →

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Boxing Club Carries on Despite Club Status

Posted on November 1, 2011 by College Boxer

…education or pursuing a boxing career. Little-to-no high schools still sponsor a boxing club citing health concerns. According to a study by the Center for Injury Research and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, eight percent of 18-to-24-year-old boxers have had a head injury, including concussions. On the other hand, a study conducted by the NFL based on the 2010 season found that 37 percent of players missed a game due to injury, with the average… Continue reading →

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