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David
Darling is a free-lance journalist from the city of Ottawa, specializing
in boxing.
Mohawk Casino NY. Sept 20, 2003
Tony
Luis wins a unanimous decision against Andre Lopez of Albany New York.
Lopez is a New York State Golden Gloves champion, ranked 10th in the
U.S. junior ranks. Nice hook Tony! Photo courtesy of (Fred Bowman)
Jorge
Luis the back bone of Champs Eastside Boxing Club goes over the final
details with his son Tony Luis to make sure he knows what he has to
do in the ring.
Special
thanks to Bob Miller shown above with his young fighter for putting
together a fun, fight filled event. There was a full house at hand to
watch all of these competitors put it together and battle it out. It
takes a winner to get into the ring and these kids are all "Gladiators".
We had a great time and I would like to personally thank Bob who did
a great job of organizing this event. I would also like to thank all
the people who came out to support such a great sport......
Alain
Cardinal wraps Tony Luis' hands in preparation for the fight as his
father and trainer Jorge Luis, and our friend Donny Petryna look on.
Our
Angelo Scanga in the center wearing white has an opportunity to judge
his first competition. We are proud of you Angelo you did a great job.
In
this corner my old friends Howard & Otis Grant with Donny Smart
& Uncle Buck from the Mohawk Casino in New York.
Thanks to Donny, Uncle Buck and the Mohawk Casino for helping to make this event a success.
We get to relax and take a group photo. From left to right Alain Cardinal, myself Luis de Melo, our fearless leader Jorge Luis, Angelo Scanga, Tony (Lightning) Luis, Jorge's father Fernad Luis, and Vern Theoret, ex boxer and current official.
Otis and Howard Grant make a guest appearance at the Mohawk Casino for the event. Otis was scheduled to fight on the Eric Lucas under card, but was cancelled due to an injury to Eric Lucas' opponent.
I find myself tangled up with 3 lovely young ring card ladies. Now! This makes my job worth while seeing how I do not make any money at it.