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The Boxing Tournament at the 1991 Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba from August 2 to August 18. It served as a qualification tournament for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The number one and two earned a ticket for the Barcelona Games. The host country dominated the boxing event, winning all weight divisions except for one: the Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg). MEDAL WINNERS EVENT GOLD SILVER BRONZE Light Flyweight (– 48 kilograms) Rogelio Marcelo Cuba Ricardo Lopez Mexico Nel

University of Iowa Sports Information IOWA CITY, IA — University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta announced today that Coach Tom Brands has signed a contract extension that will run through the 2013 wrestling season. “Tom Brands is the best wrestling coach in the country,” said Barta. “When you combine that with the fact he’s been a Hawkeye all his life, the fit is perfect. I look forward to working with him for many years to come.” Brands’ new contract will run through June 2013 and

University of Iowa Sports Information IOWA CITY, IA — University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta announced today that Coach Tom Brands has signed a contract extension that will run through the 2013 wrestling season. “Tom Brands is the best wrestling coach in the country,” said Barta. “When you combine that with the fact he’s been a Hawkeye all his life, the fit is perfect. I look forward to working with him for many years to come.” Brands’ new contract will run through June 2013 and

Vietnamese boxer Le Thi Ngan Hang was defeated by China’s Ren Can Can yesterday at the 5th AIBA Women’s World Championship in Ningbo City, China. Hang’s 3-8 defeat in the tournament’s quarter-final round in the 53kg category marked the end of Viet Nam’s bid for glory at the boxing championships. After her loss, the Vietnamese delegation of eight boxers was sent home without any medals, however the team’s performance did exceed expectations. Hang and her teammate Nguyen Thi Hue, who fought in

Godfrey To Meet Hide Next By Boxing News November 26th, 2008 PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – World cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, became the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) champion last Saturday night when he won a dominating 10-round decision against Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota. SNBC links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada. SNBC’s missio

Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum was established at The Soccer Centre in Vaughan, Ontario in 1999 and is dedicated to preserving and researching Canada’s soccer history. The first Induction Banquet took place in 2000. The 2009 Ceremony will take place at the The Country Club in Woodbridge on Saturday June 6 2009. At this time there will be a total of 113 players and builders, 7 Teams of Distinction and 3 Pioneers. IMPACT COACH TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF