"Roy Golez was the first four-time Brigade champion in 1970 while Paul Hollwedel and Chris Bertucci were the last ones in 2011."
Briscoe on cusp of joining exclusive list of four-time brigade boxing champs
BILL WAGNER bwagner@capgaznews.com
March 1, 2014
There are only 18 four-time champions in the history of Brigade of Midshipmen boxing at the Naval Academy. Keon Briscoe is on the cusp of joining that list after capturing his third straight title in convincing fashion.
Briscoe gave a clinic on ring generalship in earning a unanimous decision against senior Wayne Worthington.
The Norfolk (Va.) native displayed superb hand speed and skill in keeping his opponent off-balance with a nice lead jab then punishing him with overhand shots and hooks.
Roy Golez was the first four-time Brigade champion in 1970 while Paul Hollwedel and Chris Bertucci were the last ones in 2011.
"A lot of people have helped me get to this point. There were some seniors who punished me when I was a plebe and sparring partners who have pushed me in the gym," Briscoe said. "It's an honor to become a brigade champion just once. To think I have a chance to do it four times is really hard to believe."
March 1, 2014
There are only 18 four-time champions in the history of Brigade of Midshipmen boxing at the Naval Academy. Keon Briscoe is on the cusp of joining that list after capturing his third straight title in convincing fashion.
Briscoe gave a clinic on ring generalship in earning a unanimous decision against senior Wayne Worthington.
The Norfolk (Va.) native displayed superb hand speed and skill in keeping his opponent off-balance with a nice lead jab then punishing him with overhand shots and hooks.
Roy Golez was the first four-time Brigade champion in 1970 while Paul Hollwedel and Chris Bertucci were the last ones in 2011.
"A lot of people have helped me get to this point. There were some seniors who punished me when I was a plebe and sparring partners who have pushed me in the gym," Briscoe said. "It's an honor to become a brigade champion just once. To think I have a chance to do it four times is really hard to believe."
Briscoe was one of five fighters to defend their crowns at the 73rd annual Brigade Boxing Championship finals, held Friday night before a raucous crowd at Alumni Hall.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/cg2-arc-140301cs-brigade-boxing-finals--20140301-story.html
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