Ymani Nesmith - Boxing - Air Force Academy Athletics

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Ymani Nesmith

Weight Class:
165
Cadet Squadron:
27 Thunderbirds
Class:
Senior
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Union, N.J.
High School:
Union Catholic Regional

2021 HIGHLIGHTS
Wing Open Champion | 165 Pounds

2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Wing Open Champion | 165 Pounds

PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 27...daughter of Rickey Nesmith and Pamela Patterson...nickname is “Mani”...has two sisters...majoring in computer science...future plans include becoming a pilot...member of the Cadet Gospel Choir...currently serving as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer for squadron...hobbies include singing, playing music, writing poetry, dancing and writing music...attended the Academy’s Prep School...achieved a private pilot’s license at Tuskegee University in Alabama over the summer...graduated from Union Catholic Regional High School...earned varsity letters in basketball (three letters) and track (two)...received $2-million in scholarships graduating from high school.

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Falcons Cap Wing Open Tournament with 12 Thrilling Bouts

Friday, February 27

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Air Force Boxing Heads to Clune For Wing Open Championships

Thursday, February 26

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Falcons Crown First Champions, Finalize Wing Open Lineup

Friday, February 20

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Wing Open Tournament Continues Friday

Thursday, February 19

Air Force Wing Open Boxing Broadcast February 27, 2026

Monday, March 02

Dr. Mark Clifford Interview - February 24th, 2026

Tuesday, February 24

Mark Clifford Interview February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10

Mark Clifford Interview January 20. 2026

Tuesday, January 20

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Falcons Cap Wing Open Tournament with 12 Thrilling Bouts

Friday, February 27

Panuve_WingOpen25

Air Force Boxing Heads to Clune For Wing Open Championships

Thursday, February 26

Taylor_WIngOpen25

Falcons Crown First Champions, Finalize Wing Open Lineup

Friday, February 20

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Wing Open Tournament Continues Friday

Thursday, February 19

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