National Tournament 2000

2000
IKF/RINGSIDE
USA
NATIONAL AMATEUR
CHAMPIONS

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All Stats listed with each fighter are stats at time of win

ADULT MEN Full Contact Rules

2000 Flyweight Champion: Joe Taylor, 20, 5'7", 115, Lake in the Hills, IL, 2-3/1, won the National Tournament Title by majority decision (29-26, 28-28, 29-26) over; Eric Andrews. North Central Regional. Trainer: Rob Zbilski, (847) 458-8333.
2000 Featherweight Champion: Justin Pickett, 17, 5'4", 128, Augusta, GA, 3-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by TKO at :59 seconds of round 1 over Billy Byrd. Trainer, Mike Carlson, (706) 855-5269.
2000 Super Lightweight Champion: Troy Mason, Troy Mason, 35, 5'5", 137, St Louis, Missouri, 0-0/0, (Approx 60 AM Boxing Matches) won the National Tournament Title by Walkover after he traveled through the middle of the night Friday night from St. Louis Missouri only to find out that his opponent, Andre Pittman, 18, 5'6, 136, Clarksdale, TN, 5-0/2, Trainer Leroy Curtis, was a NO SHOW. Pittman nor trainer Leroy Curtis never called anyone to announce they were never coming. Central, Trainer Jesse Finney (314) 351-5226.
2000 Light Welterweight Champion: John Greubel, 16, 5'10", 140, Martinez, GA, 3-0/0, followed in brother Mark's (1999 Tournament Champion) footsteps to win the National Tournament Title with a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory over, Mario Williams, South Central, Trainer Mike Carlson, (706) 855-5269
2000 Welterweight Champion: Kyle McElroy, 24, 5'11", 147, Lake Zurich, IL, 13-1-1/2, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) in a bout that was MUCH CLOSER than the scores appear. This would have been a GREAT TV Bout. The victory was over Tom Poey. North Central Regional. Trainer: Team Z, (847) 550-8333.
2000 Super Welterweight Champion: Richard Whitenack, 30, 5'7", 150, Rockford, IL, 9-3-1/7, won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:26 of round 2 over Josh Jennings. North Central Regional. Trainer: Team Z, (847) 215-8333.
2000 Light Middleweight Champion: Anthony McGaughey, 22, 5'11", 156, Norman, OK, 17-0/12, won the National Tournament title by TKO at 1:22 of the 3rd round over Marc Mayfield, No Regional. Trainer: Scott Mincey, (405) 366-1204.
2000 Middleweight Champion: Stephen Thompson, 17, 6', 165, Simpsonville, SC, 11-0/5, won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (30-23, 30-24, 30-24) over, Peyton Russell. Trainer, Ray Thompson, (864) 967-3930.
2000 Super Middleweight Champion: Jesse Finney, 25, 6', 175.5, St Louis, MO, 17-0/14, won the National Tournament title by a split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) victory over, Mark Brennan, South Central, Trainer Jesse Finney (314) 351-5226
2000 Light Heavyweight Champion: John Ingram, Central, 22, 6'2", 179, St Louis, MO, 9-1/6, Trainer Jesse Finney (314) 351-5226, won the National Tournament Title by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28) in a bout that could have went either way over Paul Pearman, SouthEast, Trainer Mike Carlson, (706) 855-5269.
2000 Light Cruiserweight Champion: Michael Ivey, 22, 5'10", 186, Quitman, MS, 2-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 27-30) over; Scott Fischer. South Central, Trainer Larry Kern (601) 655-8817
2000 Heavyweight Champion: Dylan Horsley, 31, 6'1", 200 Augusta, GA, 10-1/1, won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:51 of round 3 over Rick Bloyer. Trainer, Mike Carlson, (706) 855-5269
2000 Super Heavyweight Champion: John Lenamon, 28, 6', 230, Abilene, TX, 4-1/4, Walkover Winner South Central Regional. Trainer James Cox, (915) 691-9584

ADULT MEN International Rules

2000 Super Lightweight Champion: Casey Garza, 25, 5'7", 137, Milwaukee, WI, 1-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over, Cris Tyre, North Central Regional. Trainer Duke Roufus Gym: (414) 319-1151.
2000 Super Welterweight Champion: Juan Escobar, 19, 5'11", 152, Watsonville, CA, 10-3-1/5. won the National Tournament Title with a unanimous decision (30-24, 30-24, 30-24) victory over, Bryan Helfirich. Pacific West Regional. Trainer Dennis Sangundel (408) 847-3031.
2000 Light Middleweight Champion: Adam Rogers, 37, 5'10", 159, Seaside, CA, 8-3/3, won the National Tournament Title by a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25) over Kurt Leda, Central Pacific, Trainer Rick Noble (831) 899-9679.
2000 Middleweight Champion: Narayan Stitt 28, 5'10",165, Seaside, CA, 5-0/1, won the National Tournament Title by "Overtime" Unanimous decision... Yes, OVERTIME. After 3 rounds, the judges scores were 28-28, 28-28 and 30-26 which would have been a Majority Draw. Since there are no draws in the tournament, the 2 fought a 4th round tie breaker which Stitt won 10-9 over Ronell Huston, Central Pacific, Trainer Rick Noble (831) 899-9679
2000 Super Middleweight Champion: Paul Donelson, 25, 5'11" 172, Omaha, NB, 7-4/3, won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-26) over, Chris Carter, Trainer Mick Doyle (402) 498-9592.
2000 Light Cruiserweight Champion: Michael Ross, 26, 6'4", 183, Detroit, MI, 3-0/0, won his National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-23, 29-26, 29-24) over Nick Benton. North East Regional. Elliot Cooper, (313) 581-5085
2000 Cruiserweight Champion: *Clint Zimmerman, 24, 6'1", 190, Davenport, IA, 4-0/4, Walkover winner, opponent no showed at Nationals. Trainer Nick Tarpein (319) 386-4240
- *Quincy Morris of Stillwater, OK was a NO SHOW with no phone call or cancelation notice giving Zimmerman the Title automatically. Zimmerman being the warrior he is, choose to move to the Heavyweight Division and "FIGHT" for the title against opponents heavier than him.
2000 Heavyweight Champion: *Clint Zimmerman, 24, 6'1", 190, Davenport, IA, 6-0/6, moved up in weight so he could have a bout since his opponent (Quincy Morris) in the Cruiserweight Division was a NO SHOW at the weigh-ins. Not only did he do well... Not only did he end up winning the National Tournament Title but he won both his bouts by TKO! He won the Championship bout by TKO at 1:58 of round 1 over; Steve Bass. Central Regional. Trainer Nick Tarpein (319) 386-4240.
2000 Super Heavyweight Champion: Kurt Hasley, 32, 6'3", 236, Chattanooga, TN, 3-1/3, won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:25 of round 1 over Edward Harrington, South Central, Trainer Chet Blalock (423) 622-5159

ADULT MEN Muay Thai Rules!

2000 Featherweight Champion: Josh Tarman, Josh Tarman, 24, 5'2", 125, Milwaukee, WI, 4-2/2. won the National Tournament Title by walkover after his opponent, Darin Zabriskie, 24, 5'6", 125, Brooklyn Center, MN, 2-1/0, Trainer Greg Nelson, came down sick on the second day of the Tournament. Zabriskie, had defeated Jerry Anthis, MTR, 20, 5'4", 125, Omaha, NB, 1-0/0, Trainer Mick Doyle, by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the opening round the day before. After word of Zabriskie, being sick, Anthis was offered the bout but was injured from the previous days bout. North Central Regional. Trainer Duke Roufus Gym: (414) 319-1151.
2000 Light Welterweight Champion: Neal Fox, 28, 5'9", 139.5, Milwaukee, WI, 6-3-2/4, won the National Tournament Title by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) over, Nathaniel McIntyre. North Central Regional. Trainer Duke Roufus Gym: (414) 319-1151.
2000 Middleweight Champion: Rob Wiley, 21, 5'9", 156, Omaha, NB, 9-2-1/3, won the National tournament title by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) over Jason Strout, Trainer Mick Doyle (402) 498-9592.
2000 Middleweight Champion: Chris Weitz, 20, 6', 165, Milwaukee, WI, 10-0/0, won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) over Harvey Grasse, Central Regional. Trainer Dean Lessei 319-354-4743
2000 Light Heavyweight Champion: Derek Yuen, 32, 5'11", 176, Milwaukee, WI, 10-3-0/5, won the National Tournament Title by TKO at 1:32 of round 2 over Kevin Brown. North Central Regional. Trainer Duke Roufus Gym (414) 319-1151
2000 Super Heavyweight Champion: Brent Reeves, 20, 6'2", 193, Scottsdale, AZ, 3-0-1/3, won the National tournament title by Walkover. His opponent was forced to move due to weight that was not his own error. Because of the move, it left Reeves without an opponent, giving him an automatic win by Walkover. Trainer Bob Karmel , (602) 330-1537.

ADULT MEN San Shou Rules!

2000 Super Middleweight Champion: Wayne Wilks, 30, 6', 172, Philadelphia, PA, 6-2/2, made history as he became the first ever to win an IKF National Amateur Tournament San Shou Title Bout. His victory came by an impressive HEAD KICK KO at :35 seconds of round 1 to Raymond Jenkins, North East Regional. Trainer: James Walsh, (215) 545-4466.

ADULT WOMEN Full Contact Rules

2000 Flyweight Champion: Suzanne Anderson, 31, 5'1", 120, Bloomington, MN, 5-0/0, won the National Tournament title by unanimous decision over, Blanca Gutierrez. Trainer: C. B. Bunkholt, (612) 881-1201.
2000 Lightweight Champion: Trisha Hill, 24, 5'3", 127, Lawerenceville, Georgia, USA, 10-0/3, won the National Tournament Title in impressive fashion with a spinning crescent kick KO at 1:09 of the 3rd round in what was "The Women's Bout of the Tournament over, Katie Ehrhardt, South East Regional. Trainer: Marshall Davis (770) 919-1385.
2000 Welterweight Champion: Rebecca Preacher, 36, 5'8", 148, Simpsonville, SC, 7-1/1, won the National Tournament Title with a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) victory in one of the closest bouts of the tournament over, Jennifer Thyssen, South East Regional. Trainer, Ray Thompson, (864) 967-3930
2000 Light Middleweight Champion: Amy Barabasz, 27, 5'6", 159, Detroit, Michigan, 2-1/0, came from the lowest seed in the division to win the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over, Lannie Gault, Central, Trainer Scott Mincey (405) 366-1204.

ADULT WOMEN International Rules

No 2000 Champions.

ADULT WOMEN Muay Thai Rules!

2000 Flyweight Champion: Rhea Fontanilla, 19, 4'11", 101, Adelanto, CA, 2-1/0 won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27 over, Ashley Healey. West Coast Regional. Trainer: Jim VanOver, (760) 868-3125
2000 Welterweight Champion: Sunshine Fettkether, 24, 5'8", 145, Mesa, AZ, 4-2-1/1, won the National tournament title with a TKO victory at :49 seconds of round 1 over, Julie Jackle, South West Regional. Trainer, Bob Karmel, 602-330-1537.
2000 Light Middleweight Champion: Lisa Stecki, 18, 5'10", 156, Milwaukee, WI, 5-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) over, Tammy Roza. North Central Regional. Trainer Duke Roufus Gym: (414) 319-1151

JUNIOR BOYS Full Contact Rules

2000 Junior Featherweight Champion: Chad Monyelle, 10, 4'4", 61, Beloit, WI, 1-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision, (28-26, 29-26 & 28-27) over Jimmy Ryder. Central Regional. Trainer: Craig Monyelle, (815) 483-8093.
2000 Featherweight Champion: Kasper Harrison, 15, 5', 130, Detroit, Michigan, 5-0/1, won the National tournament title by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26) over, Shane Shappley. North Central Regional. Trainer: Elliot Cooper (313) 581-8999.

JUNIOR BOYS International Rules

No 2000 Champions.

JUNIOR BOYS Muay Thai Rules!

2000 Junior Welterweight Champion: Justin Lawrence, 10, --, 74, Pacific, MO, 9-0/0, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-24, 30-24, 30-24) over, Nathan Hicks. Central Regional. Trainer: Benny Voyles (636) 271-7006.
2000 Bantamweight Champion: Matt Bentley, 15, 5'4", 126, Omaha, NB, 3-0, won the National Tournament Title by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over David Flurry, Trainer Mick Doyle (402) 498-9592.

JUNIOR GIRLS Full Contact Rules

2000 Lightweight Champion: Boomer Fischer, 15, 5'2", 135, Pacific, MO, 6-1/0, won the National tournament title by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) over, Niki Burton. Central Regional. Trainer: Benny Voyles (636) 271-7006.

JUNIOR GIRLS International Rules

No 2000 Champions.

JUNIOR GIRLS Muay Thai Rules!

No 2000 Champions.

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