PNG boxers win gold medals at Aust golden gloves competition

Papua New Guinea’s John Ume and Allan Oaike performed superbly well winning two gold medals at the prestigious Australian Golden Gloves competition over the weekend.

The two boxers, who trained at Fortitude Boxing Gym in Brisbane, Australia prior to the competition, defeated top-seeded opponents in their respective weight classes.

Ume, competing in the 63.5kg division, knocked out his opponent, Bayan Yazdani, in the first round in his opening bout, while Oaike won a close decision in the 57kg division against John Deluxe, a former African athlete.

The victories are a major achievement for PNG boxing, and they have raised hopes that the country can soon start challenging for medals at the Olympics and other major championships.

“This is a huge achievement for PNG boxing,” said Stephen Deller, the owner of Fortitude Boxing Gym. “John and Allan are two of the most talented boxers I’ve ever seen, and I’m confident that they can achieve great things in the future.”

Deller said that he is committed to helping PNG boxers reach their full potential.

He has invited the PNG national team to train at Fortitude Boxing Gym on a regular basis, and he is also working to develop a training program that will be tailored to the specific needs of PNG boxers.

“I believe that PNG has the potential to be a major force in boxing,” said Deller. “With the right training and support, I’m confident that we can produce world champions.”

Raphaela Baki-Kaore, who is an assistant coach at Fortitude Boxing Gym and a former member of the PNG national team, said that the victories of Ume and Oaike are a sign of great things to come for PNG boxing.

“This is a dream come true for me,” said Baki-Kaore. “I’ve been working hard to help PNG boxers achieve success, and I’m so proud of what John and Allan have accomplished. I know that they can inspire other young boxers in PNG to follow in their footsteps.”

The victories of Ume and Oaike have put PNG boxing on the map, and they have raised hopes that the country can soon start challenging for medals at the Olympics and other major championships.

With the continued support of Fortitude Boxing Gym and other organizations, PNG boxers have the potential to achieve great things in the future.

Here are some of the future possibilities for PNG boxers if they continue to train in Australia:

The future is bright for PNG boxing, and the successes of Ume and Oaike are just the beginning. With the right training and support, PNG boxers have the potential to achieve great things.