San Francisco's Suray Mahmutovic (12/13, 147 lbs.) defeated hometown fighter Chris Gann of St. Joseph, Mo., in the semifinals by decision and will advance to Saturday's National Silver Gloves Final vs. tourney favorite Jose Burgos of Johnson City, TN.
Here are video clips of Mahmutovic's victory courtesy of Suray's trainer, Robert Fernandez of 415 Boxing Club. Despite limited experience, Mahmutovic presents stylistic issues for opponents trying to get on the inside of his 6'2'' frame and piercing lance of a left jab.
Round 1: Link
Round 2: Link
Round 3: Link
Decision: Link
Ruben "Dracula" Villa of Salinas is a future star. (Rudy Puga Sr.)7-time national champ Ruben "Dracula" Villa of Salinas (14/15, 112 lbs.), a deadly southpaw to watch under the tutelage of Rudy Puga Sr., as well as Stockton's Gabriel Flores (10/11, 75 lbs.), have also advanced to their respective finals tomorrow.
Gabriel Flores of Stockton continues to win, this time on a bigger stage. (David Owens)
That kid Ruben knows how to win
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