Grassroots in the News: March 10
by USA Boxing
Fayetteville boxing coach named USA Boxing National Youth and Junior Coach
A Fayetteville boxing coach is celebrating a major accomplishment.
Edward Fonteneaux has been named USA Boxing’s National Youth and Junior Coach, and will coach some of the country’s best young boxers. Fonteneaux, often known as Coach Font, teaches young athletes to love the sport of boxing.
Turlock’s Orlando Zamora to represent United States on international stage
On Feb. 18, the 2024 Turlock High School graduate was named a member of the USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Team. For those unfamiliar with USA Boxing, the Elite High Performance team is the main adult roster of seven that represents the red, white and blue on the international stage.
It was the news the 19-year-old had been waiting his entire life for.
Emilio Garcia shifts focus, eyes legacy in professional boxing debut
After years of competing around the world with a singular focus on qualifying for the Olympics, one of the biggest adjustments for Laredo’s Emilio Garcia has been adapting to new goals as he makes his professional boxing debut Saturday in Long Beach, California.
Fayetteville man named USA Boxing National Youth and Junior Coach