Stratford Boxer, 10, Wins U.S.A. Boxing Junior Olympic Title

Stratford, CT — Stratford’s Joseph Chisholm may be small in stature, but he packs a big punch.

The 10-year-old from Stratford took on all comers at the USA Boxing Junior Olympics in Dallas, Texas, and won the national championship on June 30 in the 80-pound division.

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“Joseph was originally supposed to compete at 75 pounds,” Martin Chisholm, Joseph’s father and head coach of the Stratford PAL boxing program said in a press release. “But he weighed in one pound over the limit. The rules were very strict so we had to move him up to the 80-pound limit or go home. I guess we made the right choice. His mom (Carmen) and I are very proud of him.”

Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil said, “This is great for Joseph and his family, and also for our PAL boxing program. Congratulations to Joseph, his coaches, and everyone who made this possible.”

Christopher Cruz, 10, also represented Stratford PAL in the national competition. He made it to the semifinals before losing to the eventual champion in the 65-pound division.

Stratford PAL offers its congratulations to Christopher on a job well done!

The Stratford PAL boxing is hosted at the MWC Academy of Self-Defense in Stratford.

For more information about all of the Stratford PAL and Police Explorer programs, call 203-385-4146.

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