(Photos By Julie McCallum)

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American Boxing & Athletic Assc. Holds Annual Spring Boxing Show

Bay City's Matt Maciag Wins In A Unanimous Decision In Main Event

April 27, 2009
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

It might have been pouring rain outside the Prime Event Center on Saturday night . . . but inside there was thunder and lightning!

It was the Greater Bay Area Boxing Center and American Boxing & Athletic Association (ABAA) annual Spring Boxing Show on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

The Boxing event was held at the Prime Event Center in Downtown Bay City.

Heavyweight Matt Maciag from Bay City ABAA Boxing Club won in a unanimous decision in the main event of the night. Maciag's opponent Efrain Garcia of Saginaw. Garcia fought a tough fight, but Maciag out-boxed him winning all 3 rounds.




Just over three hours included 14 outstanding bouts of amateur boxers ranging in age from 12 years and up. All bouts sanctioned by Michigan Association of USA Boxing Inc. Host Robert Arsenault, ABAA, Head Boxing coach. Master of Ceremonies, Fernando Amay Jr.

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(Above) Stephanie Ker sings the National Anthem pictured along with the U.S. Marine Corp (Saginaw) Ker better known as "SIX" is a contestant in the local singing contest, "Michigan Idol" at the Stables Martini & Cigar Bar in Bay City. (Every Thursday night)



(Above) Valentin Gonzalez (MGGA)- Santino Medina (ABBA). Medina won by decision.



(Above) A J Johnson (ABAA) - Jamie Ellis (Sault St. Marie) Doctor had to stop contest because of an injury to Johnson's shoulder.



(Above) (In Blue) Dave Middleton (ABBA) - Blake Wyatt (LTB)



(Above) Middleton (L) is in his second year of boxing, this was his 3rd bout.



(Above) Middleton (R) was full of fire and took a well deserved victory when the Ref stopped the contest in the 3rd round. Middleton is now 2-1.



(Above) Middleton pictured here with his family after his bout.



(Above) (L) Josh Lauzon (ABAA) - Justin Palmer (LTB).
Lauzon Victory - RSC2




(Above Photos) Devin Tompkins (ABAA) - Jermondae Dean (FWC). Jermondae won by a 2-1 Decision



(Above) MAIN EVENT Matt Maciag (ABAA) - Efrain Garcia (Saginaw).
Maciag Unanimous Decision.

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Valentin Gonzolez OVER Santino Medina

Juan Sanchez OVER Gilbert Rosas

Jamie Ellis OVER A J Johnson

Alfonson Gonzales OVER Tyler Boevee (Walkover)

Chad Biship OVER Jermaine Franklin

Dave Middleton OVER Blake Wyatt

Domingo Ledesma OVER Clause Nowell

Doug Franklin OVER Josh Gardner

Josh Lauzon OVER Juston Palmer

Eric Evers OVER Mike Hayes

Jermondae Dean OVER Devin Tompkins

Glenn Cameron OVER William Minton

Jesus Lopez OVER Cody Bliss

ALbert Wilson OVER Corey McLean

Matthew Maciag OVER Efrain Garcia

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Julie (Munger) McCallum is the General Manager at OJ Advertising Inc. & has been with the company for 25 years. Contact Julie via e-mail at: julie@mybaycity.com or 892-8501 More from Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

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