Sunshine State Games

sunshine state By Alex Borsody

The Sunshine State Games, held this year in Lakeland, Florida the weekend of June 15-17, provided an opportunity and incentive for all amateur athletes in the State of Florida to develop their physical talents and competitive abilities. This grassroots level competition gives many Florida champions the experience and incentive they need to enjoy Olympic and professional careers. The Games were a true display of speed, strength and agility.

Photo by Alex Borsody: Junior Olympic winner Sammy of Hurricane Sammy Boxing, Fort Myers PAL

Boxing competitions were at the Lakeland Center in Jenkins Arena. Results are as follows:

Women’s Novice – 154 lbs
Solange Reyner, Canino’s d. Akinyinka Laleye, St. Pete Boxing

Women’s Novice, 165 lbs
Rachel Taylor, Tallahassee d. Amelia Newton, Boca Raton
Rachel Taylor, Tallahassee d. Bethany Smith, Tallahassee

Junior Olympic – 60 lbs
Jalon Carvaino, Polk County Boxing d. Miguel DeLeon, Taino Boxing
Jalon Carvalho, Polk County Boxing d. Ruben Morales, Taino Boxing

Junior Olympic – 65 lbs
Joe Vega, Golden Kids Boxing, d. Joseph Ciganek, The Bridges Boxing Club

Junior Olympic – 67 lbs
Maurice Amos, Jacksonville PAL, d. Christian Robles, The Bridges Boxing Club

Junior Olympic 70/73 lbs
Ariel Vega, Golden Kids Boxing, d. Kelvin Beato, Taino Boxing
Ariel Vega, Golden Kids Boxing, d. Ramiro Rodriguez, Polk County

Junior Olympic – 81 lbs
Steven Cross, West Tampa, d. Jeremy Jackson, Peace River

Junior Olympic 101/103 lbs
Sammy Valentin, Hurricane Sammy Boxing, d. Antonio Ojeada, Fort Myers PAL

Junior Olympic 115/118 lbs
Brian Johnson, Cape Coral, d. Sonny Bronson, Omega Zone

Junior Olympic – 125 lbs
Bryan Smith, Boca PAL, d. Bryon Zamora, Port St. Lucie
Ryan Gonzalez, Cape Coral, d. Jeffrey Martin, Tallahassee
Bryan Smith, Boca PAL, d. Evander Lamourt, West Tampa

Junior Olympic – 154 lbs
John Arrighi, Cape Coral, d. Dmonte Kimbrough, Cherry Street Boxing
Joshua Medina, West Tampa, d. John Arrighi, Cape Coral

Novice – 119 lbs
Johnnie Rolon, Cape Coral, d. Kevin Martinez, Montoya Boxing
Enrique Rios, Cage 407 Boxing, d. Marquise Billingslea, Tiano Boxing Club
Johnnie Rocon, Cape Coral, d. Enrique Ross, Cage 407 Boxing

Novice 132 lbs
Emmanuel Herrera, Boca PAL, d. Michael Haigwood, Fort Pierce PAL
Emmanuel Herrera, Boca PAL, d. Joshua Agosto, Tiano Boxing Club
Tommy Logan, Winter Haven, d. Nicholas Chin, Port St. Lucie

Novice 141 lbs
Robert Wallace, Jacksonville, d. Levar Lim, Taino Boxing
Antonio Landaverde, Fort Myers PAL, d. Miquel Valverde, Champions Boxing
Levar Lim, Tiano Boxing, d. Christopher Drifke, Club 100 Boxing

Novice – 152 lbs
Efrain Figuero, Tallahassee, d. Frederick Woods, Bad Boyz Boxing
Carl Vickery, Fort Myers PAL, d. Omar Albanic, Montoya Boxing Club

Novice 165 lbs
Arran McConnell University Boxing, d. John Underwood, Tallahassee
John Underwood, Tallahassee, d. Dontavius Keaton, Tallahassee Fighting Tigers
Derrick Mitchell, 4th Street Boxing, d. Francisco Barcenas, World Class Boxing

Novice – 178 lbs
Dante Harper, Unattached, d. Shawn Guzman, Positive Progressive

Novice 201 lbs
Matthew Mays, Fort Pierce PAL, d. William Prazaz, Jacksonville
William Prazaz, unattached, d. Robert Howard, Unattached

Novice – 201+ lbs
Pat Strickland, Tallahassee, d. David McMillen, Tallahassee

Senior Open Division – 125 lbs
Kendrick Burney, Tallahassee, d. Kenneth Williams, Manatee PAL

Senior Open Division – 132 lbs
Thsan Orem, Miami Fight Club, d. Aaron Chavez, Positive Progress
Tommy Logan, Winter Haven, d. Ihsan Orem, Miami Fight Club

Senior Open Division – 141 lbs
Aviles Wilfredo, West Tampa, d. Isais Blanco, Port St. Lucie
Joseph Elegele, University Boxing, d. Clarence Booth, Polk County
Bryant Perrella, Fort Myers PAL, d. Robert Ramos, Palm Bay
Bryant Perrella, Fort Myers PAL, d. Wilfredo Aviles, West Tampa

Senior Open Division – 152 lbs
Albert Martinez, Taino Boxing, d. Xavier Lugo, Deland Christian Warriors
Efrain Mejia, Winter Haven, d. Michael George, Port St. Lucie PAL
Quinton Willis, Fort Myers PAL, d. Efrain Meija, Winter Haven

Senior Open 165 lbs
Akinyinka Laleye, Largo, d. Charles Cue, Jacksonville

Senior Open Division – 201 lbs+
Lenroy Thompson, Fort Pierce PAL, d. Steve Victor, Hollywood
Lenroy Thompson, Ft. Pierce PAL, d. Augustana Emmanual, Hollywood PAL