2019 News and events
Portland Boxing Club's Wade Faria (right) and Aaron Waite (left) at Get Gritty in the City in Lewiston, ME on August 3, 2019. Photo courtesy Kineo Photography.
Get Gritty in the City
Lewiston, ME - August 3, 2019
Portland Boxing Club’s Wade Faria competed at Get Gritty in the City on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Lewiston Armory in Lewiston, Maine. Faria, a novice class middleweight (165 lbs) of Portland, lost a highly controversial split decision to hometown favorite, Aaron Waite, of Lewiston. Faria had Waite in trouble early in the first round with a straight right hand that staggered Waite. Faira continued the onslaught, causing the referee to jump in and give Waite a standing eight count. The tough Waite somehow survived the first round but was in trouble again in the second round with Faria sending him to the canvas for the second eight count. Again, Waite fought back gallantly and made it through another round. In the third round, a very determined Waite showed great heart by taking the fight to Faria. Faria had Waite in trouble again in the third round but Waite somehow fought back and survived the round. Waite got the decision, to the dismay of many in the crowd.
Portland Boxing Club's Kate Zehr (right) with husband Tyler Crowell after her win at Summer Slugfest in Hampton, NH on July 20, 2019.
Portland Boxing Club's Alec Dacar (right) connects with Estevan Hincapie at Lewiston Fight Night on May 25, 2019.
Lewiston Fight Night
Lewiston, ME - May 25, 2019
Portland Boxing Club’s Alec Dacar and Mario Wilborn competed at Lewiston Fight Night on Saturday May 25, 2019 at the Longley School in Lewiston, ME.
PBC’s Alec Dacar, a novice middleweight (165 lbs) of Portland, won a 3-2 decision over Estevan Hincapie of Springfield, MA. In his second amateur bout, after two close rounds Dacar scored a knock down and a standing eight count in the third round to seal the victory.
PBC’s Mario Wilborn, a novice class heavyweight (201 lbs) of Portland, lost a 4-1 majority decision to Robert Hetherman of Harpswell, ME. Although Wilborn landed multiple strong body shots, it was not enough for the win over the faster, busier Hetherman.
Portland Boxing Club president and head coach Bob Russo (left) has been named as National President of the Golden Gloves of America.
The New England Team at the 2019 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Chattanooga, TN.
Portland Boxing Club’s Josniel Castro, left, and West Point's Luca Botis, right, at the Lawrence Exchange Club Charity Fight Night on April 20, 2019. Castro won by a 4-1 majority decision and was also awarded the "Outstanding Boxer of the Night" award. Photo courtesy Kineo Photography.
Portland Boxing Club’s Alec Dacar, left, made his amateur debut at the Second Annual PAL St. Paddy's Day Rumble. Photo courtesy Shawn Pacheco shawnpacheco.com.
Portland Boxing Club’s Liz Leddy won her eighth New England Golden Gloves Championship Title at the New England Golden Gloves Championships in Lowell, MA on March 7, 2019. Photo courtesy Kineo Photography.
Portland Boxing Club’s Mario Wilborn, right, connects with a jab to Andrew Perez, of Methuen, MA, at the New England Golden Gloves Novice Finals. Photo courtesy Kineo Photography.
Portland Boxing Club's light welterweight (141 lbs) Nate Nappi (right) lands a jab to Derek Carlbers at the Northern New England Golden Gloves Finals on January 26, 2019. Photo courtesy Kineo Photography.