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(Back Row L/R) Frank Pingatore, Mike VanDorn, Coach Jim Maciag,
Coach Dan Sawyer, Jimmy Albazzi, Jesse Verala, Dequan Leaman, Emillo Rodriquez, Coach Bob Arsenault
(Frt Row) Brenden Mulligan, Devin Tomkins, Lawrence King-Miller

It's "Fall Fight Night" at The Michigan National Guard Armory

Saturday, November 7, 2010

October 30, 2010       1 Comments
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

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(Boxers Missing from Above Photo:)
Travis Chapman, Gary Deitlein, Russell Mason, Edwin Weber, and Evan Wilber


The American Athletic Association/Greater Bay Boxing Center Presents It's Annual "Fall Fight Night" Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Michigan National Guard Armory located at 2510 E Wilder Rd., Bay City.

This annual action-packed event showcases amateur Bay City boxers against boxers from Cleveland, Ohio, Sault St Marie, Canada, Sault St Marie, MI and other clubs throughout the state of Michigan.

According to Head Coach Robert Arsenault, there will also be fighters from the United State Olympic Education Center (Northern Michigan) on the card.

Twelve to fifteen bouts are scheduled. Headlining this bout card will be Mike VanDorn 178# Frank Pingatore 178#, Lawrence King-Miller 132# and Saginaw's 2010 Golden Glove State Champion James Young 152#.

Coach Arsenault said, "We have lots of new faces, new talent coming in this year, Boxing is definitely making a comeback!" Arsenault continued, "Anyone is welcome in this gym anytime. Were always accepting new talent ages 12 and up. (Must join or be a member of USA Boxing)

Coach Arsenault, said, "Our certified coaches are very enthusiastic and dedicated to the youth. I couldn't do it without them." Coaches include, Jim Maciag, Dan Sawyer, Branden Arsenault, Matt Maciag.

Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $15.00 in advance at:

  • Hooters 966 East Midland Street Bay City, MI 892-5557
  • New Body Health & Fitness 107 N Henry Street Bay City, MI 892-7686
  • Shirts, Mugs & More 2728 Center Ave. Essexville, MI 893-8788






  • (Above Left) Jimmy Albazzi, 14, of Saginaw, 141# Record 0-1 (Above Right) 20 year old, Frank Pingatore, of Midland is a Junior at Northwood. Pingatore said, "The ABAA coaches are the best coaches I've ever had and easy to get along with." Pingatore said, he's been boxing since July, and likes the competitiveness."


    (Above Center) Mike VanDorn, 24, of Bay City, said, "I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, I love boxing and the competitiveness, when I started boxing I was 230 pounds, now I'm down to about 178."






    (Above) Brenden Mulligan and Devin Tomkins spar




    (Above) Heavyweights Mike VanDorn and Frank Pingatore spar


    (Above) Coach Jim Maciag films Lawrence King Miller and Devin Tomkins sparring


    (Above) Dequan Leaman, 13, 115# Record 1-1








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    Julie M Says:       On October 28, 2010 at 03:28 PM
    GOOD LUCK to all my friends at ABAA on November 6TH!!!! ~ Julie M ;)
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