The Circle of Discipline team is on FIRE!!!!!! Jamal started the night of semi-finals competition in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs) against Johnny Garcia from Michigan. Jamal boxed Johnny before at the 2008 Ringside World Tournament and won, so Jamal already knew what Johnny's game plan was going to be. In the first round Jamal caught Johnny with a beautiful left hook to the body twice, which made the referee give an 8-count to Johnny. In the second round Johnny decided to do as much as possible to smother Jamal's reach, which worked to some degree. In fact Johnny caught Jamal with his hands down in the second round and stunned Jamal and the referee had to give Jamal an 8-count. The third round Johnny continued to smother Jamal's punches but Jamal showed a little more power by wrestling his way out and landing points whenever possible. Jamal won the bout and will be competing in the Finals tonight.
Javontae competed in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Juan Rodriguez from New Jersey. The first round Javontae kept his distance by popping the jab, moving and landing combinations whenever possible. In the second round Javontae used strategy and let Juan come in close, so they were shoulder to shoulder. Javontae would throw a body punch or uppercut when possible. Juan was using a lot of energy during the second round, which worked in Javontae's favor for the third round. In the third round Javontae picked up the pace and boxed Juan in close throwing uppercut after uppercut and nice short sharp body punches. When the bout was over Juan was exhausted and Javontae was full of energy. Javontae won the bout and will also be competing in the Finals tonight.
Javontae competed in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Juan Rodriguez from New Jersey. The first round Javontae kept his distance by popping the jab, moving and landing combinations whenever possible. In the second round Javontae used strategy and let Juan come in close, so they were shoulder to shoulder. Javontae would throw a body punch or uppercut when possible. Juan was using a lot of energy during the second round, which worked in Javontae's favor for the third round. In the third round Javontae picked up the pace and boxed Juan in close throwing uppercut after uppercut and nice short sharp body punches. When the bout was over Juan was exhausted and Javontae was full of energy. Javontae won the bout and will also be competing in the Finals tonight.
Check out the article from today's Salt Lake City newspaper. Jamal was mentioned in the article: http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_12331441.
Jamal will be competing against a boxer from the Nevada area and Javontae will have a re-match with Errol Spence from Texas. Javontae lost to Errol in the 2008 finals at the National Police Athletic League tournament.
Stay tuned for the final outcome of the 2009 National Golden Gloves tournament.
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