Three Youth High Performance Boxers Shine on Day Three of Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
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by USA Boxing
The USA Youth High Performance Team logged three more victories on Wednesday at the 53rd annual USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival. Salim Ellis-Bey (male, 60 kg), Landon Patricio (male, 55 kg), and Jose Vasquez (male, 70 kg) all secured wins on Wednesday, June 18, advancing to the quarterfinals in their respective weight classes.
Patricio kicked things off for Team USA this evening against Nevada native Ramsey Sayson Cagata Ursua. The Waianae, Hawaii, native went toe-to-toe with Ursua in a thrilling bout that was locked up at 2-2 entering the final round. Patricio was able to power his way onto the next round with a 3-2 victory after landing multiple blows to Ursua's head.
Ellis-Bey dominated his opponent once more and earned his second unanimous decision victory in Las Vegas, Nev. Team USA's 60 kg representative will now move on and face Utah's Saul Gamino.
"I feel great, I am excited, and I am out here doing what I came here to do," Ellis-Bey stated after his dominant 5-0 victory on Wednesday.
Vasquez made his 2025 National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival debut on Wednesday and routed his opponent with a unanimous decision. The Texas native will now switch his focus to his next opponent, Julian Hernandez.
Ten Team USA Youth High-Performance members will be in action throughout the week in Las Vegas. All three boxers from Wednesday's slate will compete on Thursday, June 19. Lorenzo Patricio (Male 50 kg) will make his 2025 Junior Olympics and Summer Festival debut and will go head-to-head with Ricardo Martinez in the Elite Male division.
Day four of the Junior Olympics and Summer Festival continues on Thursday. Session one will get underway at noon PT, followed by session two at 6 p.m. To view brackets, bout sheets, and all other tournament information for the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival, fans can navigate to the event page, linked HERE.
The 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival will continue through Saturday, June 21, with two daily sessions on Thursday, starting at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, there will be one session each day, beginning at noon.
Each session of the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival will be broadcast live, free of charge, on the USA Boxing website and the USA Boxing YouTube page. Tickets to attend the event are available for purchase at the door for $10 for a day pass, $50 for a week-long pass, and $25 to attend solely Saturday’s championship bouts.
