Fresno's Salazar Representing Team USA at AIBA Youth World Championships

By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net

Gary (left) and Gilbert Salazar are ready for international competition.

Region 11's Gary Salazar has landed in Yerevan, Armenia, and will be representing Team USA in Yerevan, Armenia, for the AIBA Youth World Championships.  Boxers ages 17-18 are eligible for the tournament, which will take place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex.

Salazar, a 123-pound bantamweight from Fresno, will compete in his first bout on Thursday against an opponent to be determined.  The Central Valley native is hoping to close a banner year in style, having won the National PAL last month.

Here's the full roster courtesy of USA Boxing:

108 lbs.: Norberto Torres (Inverness, Fla.)

114 lbs.: Edmundo Vasquez (Las Cruces, N.M.)

123 lbs.: Gary Salazar (Fresno, Calif.)

132 lbs.: Maliek Montgomery (Macon, Ga.)

141 lbs.: Julian Rodriguez (Paterson, N.J.)

178 lbs.: Anthony Sims, Jr. (Ypsilanti, Mich.)

Coaches: Gilbert Salazar (Fresno, Calif.), Christopher Barela (Las Cruces, N.M.), Michael Montgomery (Macon, Ga.)
Team Manager/Physician: Dr. Robin Goodfellow (Albion, Mich.)

2012 Youth World Championships Schedule

November 28 – Pre-event weigh-in and official draw

November 29 – December 2- Preliminary round bouts

December 3-4 – Quarterfinal bouts

December 5 – Rest Day

December 6 – Semifinal bouts

December 7 – Championship bouts

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