USAFA Boxing Western Regional Results

All,
Below are the results of the Western Boxing Regional which took place this past weekend at Santa Clara University, California:

1. 112 LBS Dean Chuva, AFA Dec Jason Morris, UNLV
2. 119 LBS Jesse Horton, AFA RSC Ian Fletcher, SCU
3. 125 LBS Harvey White, AFA Dec Alejandro Cuadra, SJS
4. 132 LBS David Schacter, UNR Dec Jerome Foster, UNLV
5. 139 LBS Brian Navin, AFA Dec David Keegan, Cal
6. 147 LBS Thomas Gennaro, UNR Dec Nate Liptak, AFA
7. 156 LBS Daryn Nelson, AFA Dec Ryan Kotey, UNR
8. 165 LBS Cliff Moore, AFA Dec Alan Cheng, SJS
9. 175 LBS Kenny Dyer-Redner, UNR RSC Lucas Gagliardi, AFA
10. 185 LBS Boyce Loomis, AFA Medical Walk-over Charles Blackwell, UNLV
11.195 LBS Chris Johnson, AFA Dec Karl Berta, Cal
12. Hwyt Cory Tintzman, AFA Unopposed

The Air Force Academy Boxing Team competed in the west regional qualifier on 27, 28 and 29 March at Santa Clara University California. The Falcons performed superbly qualifying all 11 members of the team for the National Tournament. The Falcons won 9 regional titles and 2 runner-ups en route to capturing its 28th regional team championship. The University of Nevada Reno, UNLV, San Jose State, University of San Francisco, Cal Berkeley, and host Santa Clara University rounded out the competition in the west. The young and talented Academy team showed their heart and conditioning as they took the fight to their opponents. The high altitude (7,258 ft) training was obvious as the Falcons were able to bring six minutes of pressure and effective aggression. 156 lb Regional Champion Daryn Nelson was awarded the boxer of the tournament by the officials for the higher weight classes. Nelson received a bye in the quarter finals, defeated a game and gritty Santa Clara opponent in the semi-finals, and unseeded the defending national champion from the University of Nevada Reno, Ryan Kotey. Nelson used effective combinations and brought a determination and will to win to the ring. The Air Force Academy 112 lb regional champion, Dean Chuva, showed tremendous heart and courage having to come from behind to win a close 3-2 decision over the talented and experienced Jason Morris of UNLV. Morris controlled round 1 and bloodied Chuva’s nose early in round 2 which warranted a mandatory 8-count from the referee. This seemed to motivate Chuva who immediately upped the tempo and pace to take charge in the second part of round 2. Chuva continued his relentless attack issuing 2 standing 8-counts and had Morris pinned on the ropes when the final bell rang. Chuva’s effort kick started his fellow teammates and provided the motivation and momentum throughout the final matches. The Falcons are in action at the NCBA National Competition next week on 10, 11, and 12 April at Reno Nevada. Thanks for all your help and support.

In Your Corner,

Coach


// Signed //
ERWIN VARGAS, Capt, USAF
Intramurals/Assistant Boxing Coach
United States Air Force Academy
DSN 333-4722

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