HOT PROSPECTS TO WATCH!

Winter 2007

ALEX McCAIN

Alex McCain, a senior at Newton High School, has been with our Club since early summer.  Strong, dedicated and a great student of the science, he was voted our August Boxer Of The Month.

McCain works hard in the Gym for several hours after school 4 days a week.  He follows instructions well and he is his own best critic.  Alex is hard on himself especially when he makes an error during ring skills training.  He strives to  perform each drill perfectly and never runs out of enthusiasm or energy.
 
  After the school bus drops him off at home, Alex changes clothes and runs 2 miles to the Club ... that's dedication!   Alex presently weighs in at 172 and will hit his 164 goal soon insuring him a great opportunity in the Middleweight division.  Keep your eye on this guy ... he's the real thing!

JOSH CAMMACK

Josh Cammack joined the Club several months ago primarily to loose weight, get in better shape and learn advanced boxing techniques to prepare him for his emerging amateur boxing career. He drives from Sour Lake four days a week to engage in several hours of strenuous physical challenges including repetitive drills on the heavy-bag, speed-bag, jump rope, shadow boxing and many rounds in the ring sparring including one-on-one training from the ring skills coach.

 “It has been a great adventure working with the coaches and other athletes at the Gym. I’ve lost considerable weight and my strength and endurance is unbelievable compared to my first month at the Gym,” Cammack stated. “It’s a great environment to work in. I really enjoy the coaching staff and the other boxers. Everybody is supportive of each others’ goals and we work together to help each other meet those goals,” Josh further commented.

SKYLAR CONNER

Skylar, 11, our September Boxer Of The Month, displayed excellent work habits all year but especially during September as he continues his training for the elite Texas State Silver Gloves Championship to be held in early December at McKinney, Texas. “We expect Skylar to participate well in his age and weight class in the Silver Gloves,” Coach Karpel commented.

“He has nearly 30 bouts to his credit since beginning his amateur career with our Club in 2005. His hand speed, quick footwork and crisp punching combinations should make his a serious challenger to advance to the National Championships later in the Spring,” Coach added.

IAN WOLFF

Ian Wolff, a 3rd grade student at Newton Elementary and son of Kyle and Dana Eades, is our newest member at the Club.  Ian, 8, is excited everyday when he participates at any work station in the gym.  He gets along well with everybody, especially the older boxers.  They help him with his basics and take time from their personal workout schedule to assist Ian as he learns the fundamentals.  He listens well and follows instructions.

Ian is proud of himself as he sees more skills evolving daily.  "He is just excited to be in the Club environment and tries hard to prove to the older boxers that he too can be a champion someday", Coach Karpel commented.  Ian may be ready for the Southeast Texas Golden Gloves Tournament in February and will be eligible compete in the "All-Comers" division, a perfect bracket for beginner amateur boxers who have never had a sanctioned bout before.  Stay with it Ian, you've got what it takes!