There are some people whose face brings to mind pleasant memories those people personally warm and friendly. I saw two of those faces last night. Both men have decided to join the military in the time of war and both men go beyond in a decency outside the world of sport. Both of those men emerged as victors last night. Their teammates struggled through a tough night. Staba encompasses a geographic area larger than Estonia and Latvia combined and contains a natural hot bed of boxing. The USAF a military service in war where a less talented pool. You had a set up for a near sweep last night…against the USAF. There was usual pomp and circumstance.

Sarah Rush used the fruits of early aggression to win her bout after a standing 8 she set a commanding tone she made her debut as a boxer on Ft. Sam Houston.  Gallery of the bout

Jessie Martinez….won a narrow 3-2 decision…..in an exciting bout. The bout was in the 123lb senior division. Gallery of this bout

Alexis Nino…..fought hard and set a commanding tone over his Air force Dustin Soutchack in the 132lb senior division…..gallery of this bout

All five judges agreed but something tells me the score cards were tight Jairo Castanda won senior division 141lb weight class bout.gallery of this bout

It was close it was exciting it was Joe Nino out of San Marcos winning his bout senior division 1.5 minute rounds (not open division) over his air force opponent 152lb weight class. It was 3-2 decision.

Senior Junior Olympic age division 176lb weight class it J Rodriguez

Their was an intermission an award for sportsmanship was given and the two USAF coaches were recognized for their hard work. Both were presented with a plaque bearing Joe Souza’s image. It was a moment of coming full circle.

Jonathon Crum out of Atascosa won his 152lb senior division bout.

Robert Serna dealth with a late comeback and won his senior open division 164lb weight class

Jessie Richardson had all 5 judges agreeing in very closely contested bout senior division 178lb weight division.Gallery with 2 extra pictures

Thomas Jacobs got a victory he said it was close shaking his head in disbelief but won his senior open division 178lb weight class. I recognized the face knew the character…..not just a defender of our freedom but truly a class act. Gallery of bout

Kent Brinson poise aggression took Jas Phipps into uncomfortable territory. Kent won the senior division 201lb weight class bout. Kent personally is warm friendly face a stern leader…..thank God he is our side in this war on terror. Character is revealed in adversity Kent’s character rung true. Gallery of this fight

The night ended with Vincent Zamora winning by RSC senior division 201lb weight class not open division. Gallery of this bout some additional pictures