LuisJoe Ybarra Jr, from Widefield High School won the western Regional open championships in the 125-lb Open Junior Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico Saturday night.

The event was held from the 19th through the 25th of March 2017. LuisJoe who is seated #2 by USA Boxing point system chose to participate in this tournament instead of the State Golden Gloves this year, due to both tournaments being on the same week.

The Western Regional Open Championships is protocall to be seated for the USA Junior National Championships in December 2017. LuisJoe defeated Ram Gandara from Houston, Texas in the Finals. Precious Ybarra from Sproul Jr High attended but didn't compete.  Also Victor Rodriguez won in the 9-10yrs old 75 lb open division as the unopposed champion.

Xavier Montoya from Sierra High School came up short in his 106lbs Open division. Congratulations to all of them representing Colorado. For more information contact: ybarrasboxingclub.com, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Phone# 719-237-6982