Monday, June 4, 2007

Daddy won his first fight

Hello all.
For those of you who are interested in Edwin's boxing, I thought I'd keep you updated on this weeks tournament.
Just to recap, Daddy is fighting for a spot in the 2008 Olympics in China. The top 8 finishers in this tournament (called the USA Nationals which Daddy won in 2005) will go onto the Olympic Team Trials. The winner of that (to take place in August) determines the 2008 Olympian.

Here is a small bit on USA Boxing website highlighting his fight last night:

"2005 Middleweight National Champion Edwin Rodriguez (Worcester, Mass.) won his opening bout of the tournament, taking a 17-5 decision over Jimson Adebusoye (Washington DC). Rodriguez controlled the contest from the second round on, holding a commanding 14-3 lead at the end of three. He went on to take a 17-5 final decision to move on to the second round."

He continues to fight all week as long as he keeps winning.
We are hoping and praying that he wins this tournament. Please pray and root for Edwin!