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LEXINGTON, Va., March 25, 2022鈥擳he VMI club boxing team, known as the Regulators, is reigning victorious as national champions after a stunning weekend performance at the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA) National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cheered on by teammates, family, and friends, fourteen cadets gave standout performances in the tournament.

鈥淣ever have I participated in an individual sport that felt so much like a team sport,鈥� Jon Christopher Duran 鈥�22 said. 鈥淲in or lose, every Regulator and spectating family members clouded over any sound during the tournament with their cheering and support. I am so proud to be part of this boxing family.鈥�

The team went 20-8 in the tournament, scoring six knockouts, one technical knockout, nine unanimous decisions, and four split decisions. By the end of the weekend, five cadets sported championship belts, winning national championship and all-American honors as individuals by placing first in their respective weight classes. Seven cadets earned all-American individual honors by placing second in their respective weight classes.

They received praise from their coach, Joe Shafer, and from competitors for their preparation, dedication, and hard work.

"The team put everything on the line for this event and made me so proud as a coach,鈥� Shafer said. 鈥淲e represented the Institute with a fighting spirit: honoring VMI鈥檚 history, upholding the passions of our forefathers, and personifying the principles of excellence for VMI.鈥�

鈥淲e differentiate ourselves with the intensity of our training, and it showed at Nationals,鈥� Brian Carrera 鈥�22 added. 鈥淥ur team has heart, and that's what matters.鈥�

VMI last achieved the national championship title in 2015 and prepared for this year鈥檚 tournament by holding bouts against Georgia Tech and the University of Maryland.

Eric Moore
Communications & Marketing
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE