HOT PROSPECTS TO WATCH!

FALL 2009

Brandon Boyd

Brandon Boyd, 21, joined the Club in late August to fulfill a dream of becoming a recognized competitor in amateur boxing and without a doubt he is on his way!  Brandon's work habits in the Gym including his ability to accept instruction and push himself at every station and drill are the traits winners possess.

Brandon and his brother, Matt, travel from the Kirbyville area to Newton four days a week ... That's Dedication!  Following their hour and a half boxing training, he jumps right in with one of the adult weight-training groups and follows a structured resistance training and core program specifically designed to develop conditioning and endurance.

Boyd, a 6'-1" middle-weight, is destined to become a leader in the Club and assist youth amateur boxers while setting the benchmark for others to follow.  Brandon's immediate goal is to compete in the Southeast Texas Regional Golden Gloves to be held in January.

Judging the way he works out and is advancing rapidly in learning the "sweet science", Brandon is destined to become the Golden Gloves champion and continue to other regional and national events. 

SAVANAH TYSON

Savanah Tyson, or "Skeeter" as we call her, is an 12 year old 6th grade student at Newton Middle School.  She rarely misses a practice and her work ethics are a benchmark for other youth athletes at the Club.

Weighing in at 110 pounds, her hand speed, exceptional practice habits and ability to listen to and apply instruction from her coaches will enable her to rise quickly in the sport. 

She is preparing with outstanding dedication for Police Athletic League National Championship Tournament in October followed by the Southeast Texas Golden Gloves Championship Tournament in January. 

Savanah's latest victory was a resounding defeat of a capable challenger from the Lion Hearted Boxing Club located in Port Arthur.  Her aggressive offense and ability to score heavily with body shot points lead her to a unanimous decision by the judges.

Matt Boyd

Matt's excellent work ethics is what you need to compete successfully in amateur boxing and he is on his way to making a name for himself in the light-heavyweight bracket.  His awesome height, 6'-4", and long jab will surely wreck havoc on his future opponents!

He always appears to have a smile on his face during his strenuous weight-training program and while working at the various boxing drills he endures daily.  But when he gets in the ring and gloves up, there's no smiling ... just a look of determination to exit the ring a winner.

Matt is a senior at Kirbyville High School and travels some 20 miles after school with his brother to the Gym.  He never complains about any drill or workout station as he knows that hard work is necessary to become a top contender in amateur boxing.  His tenacity to learn the sport and get in excellent physical shape is a prime trait to succeed and this young man will do just that!

(USA Boxing® is responsible for selecting amateur boxers for national & international events including the Olympic Games.)

NEWTON GYM & BOXING CLUB
P.O. Drawer 1350
Newton, Texas 75966
Phone Coach Karpel:
 409-382-0871