The UK National Amateur Boxing Team hosted by the Virginia Association of USA Boxing, pictured with Robert Matney and A.J. Chase at the Ted constant convocation Center in Norfolk Virginia
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USA vs Great Britain Dual, Norfolk Va.
The boxing event was held, Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, an impressive facility. The show was great. The fans enjoyed the bouts, even though the USA team lost five of the eight international contests. The talent displayed by both teams was great, resulting in a good night for amateur boxing.
The two preliminary bouts were hard fought and enjoyed by the fans.
Chris Alexander of Norfolk, defeated Chris Wright of Virginia Beach, at 141 lbs.
Jerry Forest of Newport News, defeated Mark Rideout of Philadelphia, at 201+ lbs.
Both bouts were close.
International Bout Results:
112 lbs/51 kg: Louie Byrd Denver Co/USA, defeated Daniel Chapman, Great Britain
119 lbs/54 kg: Andrew Selby, Great Britain, defeated Louis Rosa, East Haven, Ct/USA
125 lbs/57kg: Lain Weaver, Great Britain, defeated Josh Bowles USA
141 lbs/64kg: Scott Cardle, Great Britain, defeated Andre Sherard, Milwaukee, Ws/USA
152 lbs/69 kg: Errol Spence, Desoto, Texas/ USA, defeated Craig Dixon, Great Britain
165 lbs/75 kg: Jesse Hart, Marquette, Michigan/ USA, defeated (retirement) Karl Kirkham, Great Britain
201 lbs/91 kg: Wadi Camacho, Great Britain, defeated Anthony Mack, Plano Texas/U00SA
201+ lbs/91+ kg: Amin Isa, Great Britain, defeated Javier Torres, Commerce, Calif/ USA
Great Britain won 5-3
Coaches and staff for Great Britain include:
Head Coach David Alloway
Coach James Davison
Coach Nigel Davies
Physical Therapist Ian Gatt
USA coaches and staff include:
Head coach Barry Hunter, Fort Washington, Md.
Coach Gloria Peek, Norfolk Va.
Coach Willie Taylor, Arlington,Va.
Event and Team Manager, Robert Matney, Virginia Beach, Va.
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