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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday March 19. 20C2 3B By KAREN BASSO Sports writer Over the past several years, the spoh of boxing has become more t a sport of flying fists, it has become a pastime that attracts than-jus- miliibns of viewers yearly. amazing that these athletes can make it to the top of the steep winding steps that lead the way out of the training basement. Despite all the hard work, it is obvious that all who partidpate in the club enjoy ft. Not only deter- mination arid dedication are ex- In a sport that views champions ss heroes, there is one common link between its athletes. They have all started in a small gym'leaming the basics of the sport before ever even thinking of becoming the undisputed duun-pioirthe world. ' Garbon County has been the site of boxing dubs in the past. Fbr die past several yean, however the couilty has lacked such a training facility. Things have changed. The Elks boring dub has officially opened its doors once again for anyone interested in competing ih the sport. The main goal is to not teach students how to box, but to give die athletes a chance to build strong friendships, stay away from drugs and alcohol, and to provide a pastime for anyone interested in the sport of baring. . ; The ring leader of the dub is Chris Montoya, a former student of . . of the baring dub and the soi of the trainer who started it all, Ray do whatever I can to make a difference. By allowing these kids to compete in the ring, keeps them from fighting in the streets, ex- nimble! to ready get plains Montoya. In order to maintain equip- ment and keep the dub running, donations may be made to the or ganization. TTirough donations, the dub will be able to provide sufficient equipment needed to train and condition these dedicated athletes. pressed across each athletes face, but also sheer enjoyment. Montoya's goal is to prepare die athletes of the dub for competition. Hopefully, in six months to a The boring dub is opened to year, the dub will be prepared to host boxing events for the public anyone interested. Montoya ento enjoy. The competitions will courages anyone from the ages of three to 99 to come and compete. not only give the athletes experiYou dont have to be young' to ence in the ring, but also allow the just enjoy the sport and compete, efforts that the public to enjoy the be dedicated to die training. athletes give during competition. The club practices Monday The dub is currently working and the through Thursday, with older equipment Although public is welcome to attend. Anystill in good shape, the equipment one who is interested in particiis still in need of upgrading. The fee to participate in the pating should meet with Montoya dub is $15 a month to provide at this time. Dedication, hand work, deterfondingfor equipment repairs and and confidence are all mination, is rereplacement. Although a fee link the boring stars that qualities finds times often Montoya quired, himself waiving this fee to allow of Carbon County to the undisputed champions of the world. dedicated athletes who cannot afford the fee to partidpate. I just Who knows, maybe one day a star, want to help out as many kids as I from the Elks boring dub just can. If I can keep the kids off the .might headline at Caesars Palace, streets and away from drugs, Iwill and proudly display the gold belt Montoya Sr. Evidence of the boxing school is located in the dark basement room at the Elks Gub. Pictures from the past linger on the cement walls of the great moments the school has provided in the past Included amongst these pictures is a photo of trainer Chris, when he competed forthe first time at the age of three, with his father at his side. Montoya enjoys sharing these photos with anyone who enters die rood!, but most of all, he would like to add his own memories to the wall through the athletes that he now trains. The dub recently reopened its doors and currently has approri-- . mately 20 athletes that are training to become well conditioned txers. Boxing may be the main focus of the dub, however hard work and dedication accompany this goal. to participate in such a prapam, street violence, along with alcohol and drug abuse in the community may be reduced. Boxing is not just a sport of hying fists, it is also a sport of dedication and hard work fbr all who participate. ilks Boxing Chib instructor Chris Montoya assists a youngster in the sport of baring with her gjkwes. The-duis from in in to the interested participating sport anyone open interested ! ages three to 99. Montoya feels that by allowingthe community " As part of the local boxing clubs training, tire participants are required to train not only inside the ring, but also with The athletes practice four ment ' punching bags, weights, and various other exercise equip- - tiipega week and along with spar-rin- g .in the ring, the athletes fierce woikout,The fast 20 minutes of practice indudes exercise thatprepares die athletes for , The training allows boxers to stay in shape while learning to compete in the sport itself. The long hours spent training boosts the athletes abilities to compete inside the ring en-diir- ea competition. After'exerdsing quite intensely, the athletes then mginp on to more training, including jump roping, hammering the punching bags, and sparring in the ring By the end of the night, it is - Mem -- t r. S' I ' rft. IFen-Ph- on or Joseph Sanchez dukes it out in the ring with a fellow dub mate during practice. Despite the hard work involved in the spat the athletes at the dub feel that the IIm aLa experience b worm it ueorcanon to ure sports me mam mgreawnt to a star anuetB. S& Final approval of the Class Action has occurred. Critical deadlines are now in force Make sure that your right to recovery is preserved. - . Yv-- IFem-PHi- em m DMax mmim DID YOU RECEIVE Baring is a sport that often times pitsbrother against brother, but after the match, everyone walks out friends. Brothers Chris and John Mangum are no different The brothers enjoy sparring in the center of the ring at the Eks bating club. - . ji Locations to ServeYour Needs Family Medicine General Medidne Urgent Care One-tim-e visits 1 1 1' THIS NOTICE OF FINAL JUDICIAL APPROVAL IN THE MAIL? DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING WITHOUT TALKING TO MAnHEW T. 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