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Nuncio Dominant, Advances to Golden Gloves Finals at MSG
Glen Cove's Raul Nuncio had his best performance of the tournament in advancing to the finals which will be held at Madison Square Garden.
If had something to prove upon entering his 165 Open semi-final Golden Gloves bout against Kenneth Edwards of Kid Kelly BC on Wednesday night, it came at the perfect time.
will make his second appearance at Madison Square Garden on April 7 and 8 for the Golden Gloves finals.
The fighter pushed a frantic pace – at K2 Boxing Club in Long Island City – at , though this time incorporating all aspects of the game in perfect symphony, and with a strong sense of confidence in self, repeatedly carrying his hands low, along the likes of fellow middleweight southpaw Sergio Martinez.
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Nuncio showed dynamic ability. He punched while avoiding return fire, consistently used evasive head movement, and revealed the strong pop in his punches he had long strived for, which brought the amateur boxer a victory via decision, with all five judges in agreement.
"I felt so good today," said Nuncio. "Two nights ago, I couldn't sleep at all. I was up thinking about the fight and things. Last night I slept all through the night, and I woke in such a good feeling."
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"Raul did really good tonight; he faced a strong opponent, but he started to pick him apart and definitely hit him with some good body shots," said pro fighter Chris Algieri, who is 11-0 (6 KO's). "His opponent in the finals, Herve Duroseau, should make a good fight. The styles should match up well; Herve will come out and Raul will look to counterpunch."
Nuncio said he is preparing for the finals: "I've still got some things I need to improve on, but right now I'm focused on the finals," said Nuncio. "Just one more victory to win it."
