Best of luck to aspiring young boxer Rosino LeGan, a junior at Mount Madonna School, who will head to Spokane, Washington next week to compete in the USA Boxing National Championships, April 1-6.
“I feel great, and am ready to go out there and take the championship,” comments LeGan. “I know that the competition will be tough, but with my solid game plan and conditioning I know that I can win the tournament. There will be 32 boxers from 25 states in my division (132 pounds), including multiple national champions. I will have five bouts to the final. The 2013 Nationals is the most important event yet of my boxing career, so my dad and I have worked extra hard in training and improved my boxing style. It’s my time to shine.
“Boxing is all about challenges,” he adds. “The training is hard work both mentally and physically, and executing your game plan (and keeping a cool head) in competition is a big test. I enjoy the thrill of competition and the feeling of winning a fight with another person. My dream is to win a gold medal in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.”
Once he reaches age 17 ½, LeGan will be able to compete for an Olympic boxing team position. In addition to the age requirement, contenders must win a national championship during an Olympic year in order to gain an invite to the Olympic trials. A win at Olympic trials secures both an Olympic team position and places the boxer on an international travel team to compete in overseas meets in preparation for the Olympic competition.
In addition to dedication, hard work and talent, participation in a national-level competition requires tremendous financial resources. LeGan is currently seeking sponsorships to help make it possible for him to attend key boxing events. If you are interested in making a contribution, contact Tom LeGan at (408) 465-6679.
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