Day: February 25, 2021

Undefeated RayJay Bermudez super lightweight prospect flying under the radar

BOSTON (February 25, 2020) - Undefeated RayJay "The Destroyer" Bermudez (12-0, 9 KOs) has tried to stay busy and progress, developmental-wise, fighting three times during the pandemic, including a recent title-winning performance south of the border. The 22-year-old Bermudez, fighting out of Albany (NY), stopped journeyman Rynell Griffin in five rounds last November in New Hampshire, and he followed that up in December with a third-round technical knockout of Ever Ceballos in Mexico to capture the vacant American Boxing Federation's (ABF) Americas West super lightweight championship. "Mexico was a humbling experience," Bermudez said after his ABF title-winning performance. "I'm honored to have had the opportunity to go to another country and fight for a professional Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni’s 1988 USA Trials Virtual Reunion Review

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 25, 2021) - USA Boxing and the USA Boxing Alumni Association recently held a virtual reunion via Zoom for competitors at the 1988 USA Boxing Trials. Among the 25 boxers who participated were 1988 Olympic gold and silver medalist, respectively, light heavyweight Andrew Maynard and light flyweight Michael Carbajal. The group was comprised of fighters who competed at the 1988 USA Olympic Trials, plus a few administrators, many of whom hadn't seen nor spoken to most of the others for more than 30 years. They updated each other on what they've done since the 1988 USA Trials, remembered fighting each other, and looked forward to remaining in touch. In addition to Maynard and Carbajal, taking part in this virtual reunion were "Iceman" Read more [...]