Beltway Amateur Boxing Update!

Periodically, I will try to give you an update on the USA Boxing rankings as it pertains to our local amateurs. Again, let me say that although I can't be at every amateur show, I do want info from you on upcoming amateur boxing events.

I must also admit that I don't know where all the following boxers train, so I ask your assistance in telling me what gym these boxers train so the gyms can be recognized.

First, let's take a look at the Beltway Boxers that are ranked in USA Boxing's Second Quarter Rankings:

Bantamweight/119 pounds:

1. Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, MD

Welterweight/152 pounds:

6. Fernando Guerrero, Salisbury, MD

7. Jacey Thompson, Washington, DC

Middleweight/165 pounds:

5. Fernando Guerrero, Salisbury, MD

7. Jimson Adebusoye, Washington, DC

Light Heavyweight/178 pounds:

6. Marcus Henry, Cockeysville, MD

Heavyweight/201 pounds

3. Marcus Henry, Cockeysville, MD

6. Matt Steenhoek, Baltimore, MD

Super Heavyweight/+201 pounds

4. Lucas Runion, College Park, MD


Here are the Women's Third Quarter rankings:

Light Bantamweight/114 pounds

10. Gina D'Andrea, Maryland

Bantamweight/119 pounds

10. Tyrieshie Douglas, Washington, DC

Middleweight/165 pounds

1. Franchon Crews, Baltimore, MD


The most recent rankings available from USA Boxing's website for the Junior Olympics are for 2005. Here where the Beltway Boxers stand:

119 pounds:

9. Larry Recio, Lanham, MD

145 pounds:

Jermal Williams, Fort Washington, MD

165 pounds:

1. Dominic Wade, Largo, MD


Beltway Boxing Fans: These boxers and many others are the future of the sport in our area. Please give them your support!