By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
S.F.'s Raquel Miller and Avenal's Jose Ramirez took gold in their National Championship bouts, while Pacific Grove's Jamie Mitchell fought valiantly in a decision loss to New York's Christina Cruz, earning silver.
"Hard work pays off," Miller said. "Keep pushing, keep dreaming, and putting God first. Thanks for the love, support, and prayers. They worked."
While Miller captured the 152-pound women's crown by defeating San Diego's Danyelle Wolf on the cards, Ramirez completed a triumphant run through America's 132-pounders with a clear decision win over Cleveland's Raynell Williams in a rematch of their two clashes at last year's Olympic Trials. Ramirez would make it three wins in three tries, but is aware there is still work to be done.
"I'm right back to the spot I want to be," he told ESPN.com.
Ramirez will move on the Americas Qualifier in May, an international competition where he must finish in the top four to finally punch his ticket to London for the 2012 Olympics. Although there will be no trip to England for Miller since she did not win the Olympic Trials, her victory Saturday netted her a spot on Team USA for the 2012 World Championships in China.
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S.F.'s Raquel Miller captured her first national title Saturday with the aid of trainer Ben Bautista. (SFC Boxing)
"Hard work pays off," Miller said. "Keep pushing, keep dreaming, and putting God first. Thanks for the love, support, and prayers. They worked."
While Miller captured the 152-pound women's crown by defeating San Diego's Danyelle Wolf on the cards, Ramirez completed a triumphant run through America's 132-pounders with a clear decision win over Cleveland's Raynell Williams in a rematch of their two clashes at last year's Olympic Trials. Ramirez would make it three wins in three tries, but is aware there is still work to be done.
"I'm right back to the spot I want to be," he told ESPN.com.
Ramirez will move on the Americas Qualifier in May, an international competition where he must finish in the top four to finally punch his ticket to London for the 2012 Olympics. Although there will be no trip to England for Miller since she did not win the Olympic Trials, her victory Saturday netted her a spot on Team USA for the 2012 World Championships in China.
WOMEN
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT (119 LBS.)
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT (119 LBS.)
CENTRAL CAL
New York's Christina Cruz dec. Pacific Grove's Jamie Mitchell, 22-7
WOMEN'S WELTERWEIGHT (152 LBS.)
NORCAL
San Francisco's Raquel Miller dec. San Diego's Danyelle Wolf, 10-5
MEN
MEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT (132 LBS.)
Avenal's Ramirez celebrated his victory with his team. (Armando Mancinas)
#1 Avenal's Jose Ramirez dec. Cleveland's Raynell Williams, 19-13
Boxing correspondent Ryan Maquiñana is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and Ring Magazine’s Ratings Advisory Panel. E-mail him at rmaquinana@gmail.com, check out his blog at norcalboxing.net, or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.
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