Athletes from our Macon-Bibb United Boxing Gym at Freedom Park continued their tradition of winning at the Chris Young Free Global Boxing Tournament in Plant City, Florida from August 5-7. Nine of our local competitors entered the ring, and our crew came home with FIVE champions! The winners in their respective weight divisions are Victoria Dumas, Brandon Tirado, Jermaine Randall, Camare Bailes, and Gamarion Bailes.  

This is the second time we’ve had athletes win at this event. The first being in Dothan, Alabama in 2021 where one of our athletes came out on top. Athletes from all over North America came to this recent competition. 

Boxing Center Director James Hand says he’s not surprised his team came home with five belts. “That lets me know we’re doing something right. I can’t take credit for all of it, though. We’ve got some great coaches and we are the true definition of a team. Our athletes work hard and work well together. We don’t go to these tournaments to compete – we go to win – and that’s what we did.” 

Congratulations to all the competitors who represented #teammaconbibb! We’re proud of you.  

Next up for the Macon-Bibb United crew: The 8th Annual Anniversary Boxing Show at the Boxing Gym (3301 Roff Avenue.) It starts at noon on Saturday, September 24. The cost is $25 per person. Follow the Macon-Bibb United Facebook page for continued updates.