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Can Belizean Boxers Measure Up Internationally?
posted (June 3, 2013)
And while the disappointing outcome in that game was – to some extent – expected, Belize can redeem its national pride on Friday. That's when a contingent of Guatemalan Boxers will be visiting to take on the best Boxers Belize has to offer. We went to Leopold Smart Gym yesterday to find out more.




Leopold Smart, Trainer, Leopold Smart Boxing Gym
"But I know the level that he set up, any amateur you can bring for Smart Gym"

Reporter

"They know that four Central American champions are coming"

Leopold Smart
" Yes but we aren't afraid want to be the Champion and because we need to get better we don't need to only go to Chetumal. We want good fighters."

Reporter
"There are four Central American champions coming and obviously you will have to face them, are you ready for this level?"

Max 'Pain' Williams
"Well I just came back from the Central American games so I'm ready for the game because the level was alright but the champion has my medal so I want my medal."

Reporter
"Sherman are you ready for this Central American champion that has sights on you."




Sherman Galvez
"Definitely."

Reporter
"So what can we expect from Sherman when the bell rings Friday night inside the Biltmore?"

Sherman Galvez
"Different Fight; action, movments - when I used to fight it was aggressive but now I don't, it's much smarter and more intelligent - you pick and move, you don't just stay and hit punches and exhaust myself. I fight a different flow of flighting."

Reporter
"As our leader in the ring we expect a win from you. Can we get it from this guy in this level of competition?"

Sherman Galvez
" All I can say is do my best."

Max 'Pain' Williams
"Like I said, I'm at 15 and I don't intend for anyone to scratch that - this will be the 16th one. Come out early because I will get the first round again and I will put it there."

Leopold Smart
"Friday, we're ready. Everybody's mind is set."

The card of fights will also feature a female Belizean boxer who will face a Guatemalan opponent, becoming the first female boxer in Belize to participate in an international bout.


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