Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame

H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, Chairman Emeritus


Dear Friend,

This is to announce and invite you to an important press conference announcing the 2011 inductees to the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame and the unveiling of the new display section for memorabilia located behind the main ticket office of Bojangles Coliseum on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

You will be highly impressed with the quality of the new display at the Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd. in East Charlotte. The Coliseum, as many will remember, was the scene of many great boxing matches including the Eusebio Pedroza-Bernard Taylor world featherweight championship in 1982 which ended in an exciting draw.
Again, the inductees this year reflect the rich history of boxing both amateur and professional in this area in the last 100 years.
We are expecting many members as well as other celebrities for this event. Refreshments will be served and the press conference will commence at 2:00 p.m. sharp.
Thanks,
H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, Chairman Emeritus

Charlotte Boxers edging toward Olympics

FROM: WANDA GODDARD,




CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Three Charlotte boxers moved further up the ladder toward the Olympics by winning crowns in the just concluded North Carolina State Boxing Championships in a sold out Armory in Lumberton.




Very impressive was Michael Basaldua (Basaldua) of the Charlotte Boxing Academy who blasted past tough Noel Echevarria of Winston Salem in the 132 pound Open class. Basalduea was the most impressive boxer there after beating a highly vaunted Marine the night before.



Willie Jones of Charlotte edged out Hasan Young, another outstanding CBA boxer who recently moved here from Philadephia, to win the 141 pound class in a terrific match that saw action from start to finish.



Aishling Holt of Charlotte won the 125 pound open female championship.



Basalduea, Jones, Holt and Young are all now entered in the North Carolina Golden Gloves March. 4-5 here. If they win here they will be eligible to start their climb toward being eligible for the 2012 London Olympics. Women can compete for the first time in London.



"Despite the resurgence of amateur boxing which has greatly increased the numbers of participants I believe that North Carolina has a chance to have at least one person on the USA Olympic team. Several of our better amateurs will have another chance to qualify at our Golden Gloves here," H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, chairman of the Charlotte Boxing Academy, said.

Results:
 
Open class division:




123 weight class Raheem Robinson of Raleigh defeated LeCourtney Murphy of Albermarle



132 weight class Michael Basalduea of Chalotte boxing Acadmey defeated Noel Echevarria of Winston Salem



141 weight class Ricky Perez of the Marines defaeted DeSean Hendricks of Roanake Rapids



152 weight class Willie Jones of Charlotte defaeted Hasan Young of Charlotte Boxing Acadmey



165 weight class Robert McCaskill of wilmington defeated Norman Watford of the Marines



201 weight class Paul Lynch of Sanford was an unopposed champion



201+ weight class Justin Lynch of Albermarle was an unopposed champion



Females:



132 weight class Melissa Parker of the Marines defeated Robin Conroy of Wilmington



141 weight class Kristen McKnight of Wilmington was an unopposed champion;



125 weight class Aishling Holt of Charlotte was an unopposed champion



Novice Division:





Charlotte had 3 winners

Wilmington had 2 winners

Lumberton had 2 winners

Marines had 3 winners

North Carolina State Golden Gloves Championships March 4-5, Charlotte NC 

Michael Basaldua North Carolina State USA BOXING 132Lb Champion

Congratulations Mike on winning the NC State USA BOXING 132lb championship. The South East regional championships are next and then the Eastern Olympic Trials!!! Until then we have the North Carolina State Golden Gloves championships. All of these tournaments are Olympic Qualifiers!!

Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness

Many people see positive results from boxing trainings. You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and emotional balance.



Boxing training classes got across to the mainstream of physical fitness training a few years back. They have seen the benefits on the cardiovascular and toning of the muscles by these boxing training workouts. Tae bo work out videos also popularized these boxing and kickboxing exercises.



Cardio boxing training classes and the innovative variations of the sparring jabs, power punches, defense, and fitness has all blends of aerobics exercises. You will learn the proper execution of the punch and kick combinations for a more intensive workout that can help you become stronger and more confident.



The combinations you perform on the blocks, jabs, and kicks are executed to an imagined opponent. You may see classes where participants throw punches and kicks on the air. You will also find training camps that have quality equipment such as punching bags and you may also have the option of getting a partner that has padded hands.



You may also enjoy more benefits aside from the physical aspects of boxing trainings. Cardio kick boxing workouts allow you to burn out 350 to 500 calories in just an hour. It also helps maintaining the heart rate at 75 percent to 85 percent regular beat. This has been proven to be good and is the recommended range if you are exercising or into training.



Moreover, these boxing training classes improve your speed, resistance, and strength. Flexibility and the reflexes of the muscles are also enhanced. Repetitive motion on arms by sparring and jogging while you punch helps your arms and legs gain strength and power.





These workouts also enable your joint movements to build very efficient fitness results.  These movements require you to develop balance and coordination that enables your body to be stable and maintain a good form.



These physical benefits you gain from boxing and kickboxing are just few of the many benefits that they can provide. You will be able to learn more about defense mechanism skills, which you may use in case of unwanted instances. You will also feel the satisfaction when you punch or kick. Relaxation and self-motivation is also developed.



You will feel a sigh of relief and feel that you are released from stressed. It also helps you to get rid of that anger that is inside of you. Once these things are releases, you may feel lightness into your body and peace of mind as well.



Many aerobic and fitness experts recommend boxing training lessons for beginners. It allows you to workout on your desired pace and body condition. Boxing classes let you to push yourself to the limit as long as you are safe and well conditioned.



Positive results await you with boxing training. You will enjoy a physically fit body and will keep you in better shape. You have the option working out and exercising at your preferred level and skill. Enjoy the fun of these boxing training programs.

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Results NC State Siver Gloves Championship

On November 14, 2009 Paul Duty had is first amateur boxing match. This fight was to determine the North Carolina Silver Gloves Lightweight Champion for various weight classes. Paul fought a determined battle according to his coach Tony Douglas. Coach Tony instructed Paul to find his opponent and push him as hard as he possibly could. Coach Tony states that Paul performed exactly as he was instructed to. Paul fought three hard rounds. Paul Duty won the North Carolina Silver Gloves Championship Lightweight (132 pound) Championship in his division.

Paul will advance to the Silver Gloves Regional Championships

Congratulations Paul!!!

Stay tuned.