US Olympic Trials to be Held in Reno in December

The women Olympic boxing trials were held lately in October after which Mikaela Mayer, Virginia Fuchs and Claressa Shields were selected to represent US in the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016. The Olympic boxing trials for men are going to take place in Reno in the beginning of December. A total of 69 pugilists are competing in the trials, all trying their best to get a chance to represent their nation in the Rio Olympics taking place next year in August.

The trials will start from December 7 and end on December 12. Semi-finals and Finals are going to take place on December 11 and 12. One boxer has already been selected for the US Olympic team. The renowned fighter Carlos Balderas is the lucky one who received his spot in the team without going through the trails. After being awarded the name in the team, Balderas said, “My work has finally paid off. We work so hard for this. It’s going to be great. Anything can happen. One punch can change a fight.”

The president of US boxing, Mike Martino said, “These are the best of the best. It’s going to be a great competitive week of amateur boxing. If you’re a boxing fan, I don’t think there’s a more purer level of amateur boxing. These are great young men. They will be representing the United States.”