Air Force Academy
National Quarterfinals
Boxers Go 7-0 In National Quarterfinals
4/5/2002 12:00:00 AM | Boxing
One of the best bouts of the night came in the heavyweight division when Justin Pendry stopped Navy's Jeff Watkins in the first round. Another good bout came in the 125-pound division with Eamon Murray winning a decision over top-seeded Tony DeLarosa from The Citadel.
In the 147-pound division, defending national champion Ulysses Linares advanced to the semifinals with a victory over Lock Haven's Jeff Raymond.
All 11-members of the team are scheduled to box tonight in semifinal matches. The Falcons are seeking their fourth consecuutive NCBA title.
125-lb. Weight Division -- Eamon Murray, Air Force dec. Tony DeLarosa, Citadel
132-lb. Weight Division -- Dathan Salgado, Air Force dec. Gus Pugliese, Lock Haven
139-lb. Weight Division -- Vaughn Brazil, Air Force dec.Matt Haley, Penn State
147-lb. Weight Division -- Ulysses Linares, Air Force dec. Jeff Raymond, Lock Haven
156-lb. Weight Division -- Tom Cisar, Air Force dec. Derrick McGraw, Lock Haven
175-lb. Weight Division -- Rodney Ellison, Air Force dec.Wes Smith, Kentucky
Hwt-lb. Weight Division -- Justin Pendry, Air Force RSC (first round) Jeff Watkins, Navy
