A total of 24 ladies are boxing at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Northern Quest Resort & Casino west of Spokane. The group is headlined by two boxers from the west side of Washington.More >>
A total of 24 ladies are boxing at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Northern Quest Resort & Casino west of Spokane. The group is headlined by two boxers from the west side of Washington.More >>
Both Queen Underwood and Alex Love won their first fights at Northern Quest Resort & Casino at Airway Heights.More >>
The two women from Washington state boxing for their Olympic lives in the U.S. Olympic trials this week fared as well as could be expected Monday night. Both Queen Underwood and Alex Love won their first fights at Northern Quest Resort & Casino at Airway Heights.More >>
It's "Fight Night" in Airway Heights on Monday, as 24 ladies will attempt to box their way into the Olympics in London.More >>
It's "Fight Night" in Airway Heights on Monday, as 24 ladies will attempt to box their way into the Olympics in London. The U.S. Olympic Women's Boxing Trials are at Northern Quest Resort & Casino west of Spokane.More >>
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -
Local favorite boxer Queen Underwood is one step closer to Olympic history. The fighter from Seattle fought Mikaela Mayer in the semi-finals of the women's boxing Olympic Trials on Tuesday night – and won.
The fight went the full four rounds, with Underwood taking the decision 27-20. With the win, she advances in the winners bracket while Mayer now must win three fights in a row to make it to the World Championships in China.
"You only get one shot at this," said Underwood after the fight at Northern Quest Resort and Casino west of Spokane. "It's boxing, it's not a team sport. It's a competitive combat sport, so the mental focus is the area where it's most challenging. Boxing is unexplainable. You just have to be a boxer to find out, truly, how it feels."
The other local favorite at the trials, Alex Love, from Monroe, Wash., tried to score the upset over Olympic favorite Marlen Esparza. But there would be no upset. Esparza defeated Love 22-12. Love now has to fight in the challengers bracket, while Esparza moves into the flyweight final.
"You know, I gave it my full effort," said Love. "I tried to stick best to my gameplan. I obviously felt her a little bit. I didn't win. It was a good fight, and she's a great boxer. But I'm not done yet."
Monday, May 21 2012 2:02 PM EDT2012-05-21 18:02:16 GMT
Former Washington State star Klay Thompson is one of 13 NBA players chosen to play on the USA Men's Select team that will train against the USA Basketball Men's National team.More >>
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Adron Tennell believes the Shock are finally hitting their stride. After giving the Philadelphia Soul a thorough beat-down on Friday night, he has good reason to think that.More >>
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Sunday, May 20 2012 8:39 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:39:49 GMT
Senior Royce Bolinger made his final home game one to remember, recording three hits, including a three-run home run, to lead the effort for the Bulldogs (32-20, 12-9 WCC).More >>
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NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform.More >>
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The NWC Chess Team brought home the K-8 Under-1000 category trophy on the strength of four finishers.More >>
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Monday, May 14 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:13:39 GMT
The College of Idaho says its board of trustees has voted to bring back football after a 35-year absence. School officials issued a statement Monday shortly before a press conference.More >>
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Colonel Paul Guemmer knows a thing or two about life. He knows how to refuel a fighter jet in mid-air and how to hook a bass. And he's learning how to play the game of golf.More >>
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Kelly Graves knows basketball. He also knows a little bit about golf, and a lot more about being a dad, as Matt Rogers found out on Golf Week on KHQ Local News Today.More >>
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Let your kids be kids. That's the sage advice given by Richland native and US soccer star Hope Solo Wednesday morning during an interview with SWX's Michelle Dapper.More >>
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Ryan Leaf remains in jail in Montana after a short plea hearing on Tuesday during which he admitted to breaking into a house and possessing prescription drugs. More >>
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Not only will KHQ crew celebrate the great golf opportunities in the Inland Northwest, they will also use the game of golf to get to know some of the area's most famous public figures.More >>
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Queen Underwood defeated Mikaela Mayer in the Olympic trials at Airway Heights on Tuesday (Photo: SWX)
