TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Some local students are finding success in the boxing ring. New Generations Boxing brought home seven national belts from a recent tournament.
New Generations Boxers are proving to be hard hitters. Two weeks ago, they showcased their talent at the Ringside King of the Jungle National Tournament in Michigan.
“Last year, at the same tournament, we only brought back one champion. This time at the same tournament, we brought back seven,” Lamar Wright, the head coach of New Generations Boxing, said.
Champion Shi’ayr Harris was named best boxer.
“I didn’t expect neither one of my opponents to be that hard for me so getting in there, I had to switch it up and I had to do what I had to do and I made it look easy,” Harris said.
Tae’yonna Lawrence is already preparing for her next fight and school.
“I’m a pre-med student and have to juggle boxing and medical school,” Lawrence said.
The top honor didn’t come easily for these teens.
13-year-old Stephen Hannah said it was his technique that helped him get the dub.
“I started off with jabs and then I saw that he went straight back. So I kept dabbing with the right hand behind it,” Hannah said.
Tamara Jackson described her win with two words.
“Hard work,” Jackson said.
Passhion Williams admits she was nervous fighting a 26-year-old.
“I just turned 18, so I was like nervous. Dang, what if I do bad, what if she do something when I go in there? That was the easiest fight of my life. She barely applied any pressure or anything,” Williams said.
These teens are the future of boxing in Toledo. Raishaun Williams said this is just the beginning.
“I got two belts, two medals and I’m 4-0,” Raishaun Williams said.
They also won a belt for being the best team.
“With our gym walking out as the best team in the tournament, it’s something that gave me goose bumps,” boxer Lamar Stewart III said.
The team will compete again on Friday at Skyway Rec Center in Oregon.
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