Boxing
by rafaelgilmore1950 on Dec.30, 2009, under Uncategorized
Demetrius Andrade: Andrade was the star of the 2008 Olympic Boxing Team, and his upset loss in mid-tournament was arguably the team's darkest moment, as its best hope for a Gold Medal went with him. The athletic 6'1 "southpaw has turned pro as a Super Welterweight (154lbs), and owns a smashing 4-0 record, all wins coming by way of knockout. Of all the former Beijing Olympic boxers, Andrade receives the most press attention in the U.S., and has the strongest promotional backing.Deontay Wilder: Wilder was the savior of the 2008 Team. As the only boxer to bring home medal, Wilder's Bronze American amateur boxing saved from the disgrace of failing to win a single medal for the first time. At 23 years old, Wilder might also prove to be the savior of America's professional heavyweight picture. Standing 6'7 "and weighing in at 218 lbs lanky, Wilder is going to become one of the biggest of the big men if his career goes well. He turned pro in November 2008, and holds a 5-0 record with 4 knockouts and 1 RTD.Raynell Williams: Williams has Remained an amateur boxer, with the intention to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Boxing Team.Sadam Ali: The first Arab - American on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team turned pro as a Super Lightweight (140 lbs) in January 2009. He has a record of 3-0 with 2 knockouts, and from all reports is building a popular following.Javier Molina: Molina went to the Olympics as a Super Lightweight, and has Remained at that division. That makes two former American Olympic boxers currently Pursuing a professional boxing career in the same division. He has a record of 2-0.Shawn Estrada: Estrada has kept the busiest schedule of all the American boxers who went to Beijing. He turned pro at Super Middleweight (168 lbs) and has run up a record of 6-0, all big wins coming by knockout.Luis Yanez: Yanez was the most decorated American amateur in Beijing, but had a disappointing performance there. He turned pro in February 2009 at Super Flyweight (115 lbs), a full 11 pounds higher than his Olympic weight limit, and won a Majority Decision.Gary Russel: Southpaw Gary Russell of Capitol Heights, MD has been busy. He turned pro as a featherweight in January 2009, and has racked up a hard-hitting 3-0 record. One victory is by knockout, and the other two were Lopsided Unanimous Decisions with knockdowns.Sources: http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=520093; http://www.cleveland.com/olympics / index.ssf/2009/01/cleveland_boxer_raynell_willia.html; boxrec.com

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