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The Citizen, October 2019
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USAG Stuttgart Oktoberfest Boxing Championships – A knockout! By Joel Wasko Marketing Specialist USAG Stuttgart Family & MWR
For the second year in a row, the garrison hosts the USAG Stuttgart Oktoberfest Boxing Championships at the Panzer Fitness Center, drawing in boxers and spectators from across Europe. The action starts at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, as Stuttgart Family and MWR Sports & Fitness brings you the best of both worlds: Oktoberfest and boxing. “We learned a lot from last year’s event, and although it was an amazing event, we are working to make it even better,” said Caitlin Oblaender, supervisory specialist, FMWR Sports & Fitness. Get ready for an adrenaline packed day with a side of Oktoberfest fun. Grab a brat and beer at one of the fest tents, partake in some of the fun games, snap a shot in the photo booth, get pumped up with music from our local DJ and then head inside to the ring. Boxing starts at 2 p.m. and each bout counts toward the championship belt that everyone from the participating garrisons will be fighting for to take home. All boxers are active and reserve service members. For many of the male and female contenders, the championship will be their debut fight; that doesn’t make it any less challenging. Many seasoned boxers
will also attend, but no matter what, they’re trained by professionals for months in advance and preparing for this event. The 2019 garrison team is coached by Luis Rivera. The native of Puerto Rico has a lifetime of boxing experience. Rivera has taken it upon himself to not only coach the garrison boxing team for the championship, but also anyone in the community who is interested in boxing. For those still interested in joining the championships, register in advance with FMWR or on the morning of the championship, 6:30–8 a.m. The Stuttgart Family and MWR Sports & Fitness team is excited to bring you the USAG Stuttgart Oktoberfest Boxing Championships. For more information, go to stuttgart.armymwr.com, and be sure to cheer for all the boxers throughout the day.
Photos of the 2018 Stuttgart Oktoberfest Boxing Championships by visual information specialist Sidney Harris, USAG Stuttgart FMWR
Panthers pounce on Lancers Class of ’20 senior Itsuki Murphy, jersey number 10, bolts for the end zone as the Stuttgart High School Panthers varsity football team smokes the Lakenheath Lancers, 48-0, during a home game, Sept. 21. Earlier in the day, the JV team also won decisively against the Lancers with final score of 36-0. On Sept. 27, the Panthers, beat their rivals, the Ramstein Royals, 37-17. The homecoming game against Wiesbaden takes place Oct. 18.
Photo by Rick Scavetta, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs
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