Thursday, March 09, 2006

Local Boxers Advance Through US Quarterfinals!

Capitol Heights, MD's Gary Russell, Jr. led a contingent of four Beltway Boxers who advanced through the quarterfinals of the US Amateur Championships in Colorado Springs, CO.

Russell won a 14-7 decision over Shemuel Pagan of Brooklyn, NY in the 119-pound class to continue his quest for a second straight US title.

Cockeysville, MD's Marcus Henry won his quarterfinal match by decision over Leni Drewelow of Fergus Falls, MN in the 201-pound class USABoxing.org gave no score for that contest.

In the 201+-pound category, Lucas Runion of College Park, MD won his match over Flint, MI's Jovohn Carr by retirement in the third round.

In women's action, Baltimore's Franchon Crews won her matchup in the 165-pound division, defeating Desiree Abrams of Tallahassee, FL, 25-13.

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