Opening ceremony in a couple of days. Gonna DVR it. Don't think it can top what Beijing did 4 years ago, but I'm always interested to watch. Guessing Beckham is going to be THE guy for GB.
Mexico played terrible, I hope we get better or they are not going to get very far. Next Mexico game: Sunday vs Gabon 8:30 am CST
I like that Ronda is making a name for Judo and I've trained with her mom (also former Olympian) but I do find her personality very annoying.
No, I didn't spar her but she did use me for some demos. Her mom is pretty cool and tough as nails. Rhonda got her warrior spirit from her mom.
NBC has US Broadcast rights, and I believe it starts at 630. tape delayed of course, because that is NBC's specialty. I'm going to try and catch some of the BBC coverage online somewhere. BBC has it for English/UK rights? Also, local ties. Women's boxing. Marlen Esparza. http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/ES/Marlen-Esparza.aspx Name: Marlen Esparza Weight Class: Flyweight/112 Pounds/51 kg Height: 5-3 Birth Year: 1989 Coach: Rudy Silva Club: Elite Boxing School: Pasadena High School Began Boxing: 2002 Career Highlight: Winning a bronze medal in 2006 World Championships and winning gold in 2008 Pan American Games. Who is your biggest influence and why: My father because he brought me to the sport and my trainer, Rudy Silva, for keeping me in it. How did you get involved in boxing: My father always loved boxing. I gew up watching boxing with him and I decided to try it. Greatest strength in the ring: Stamina Other sports: Volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track, swiming Loves most about boxing: Competing and how difficult it is Goals in and out of the ring: Be a part of the women's first Olympic Team, or win a gold medal at a world tournament. Finish college. Favorite movie: Blood in Blood Out Favorite TV show: The Simpsons, House What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Running and eating What is something interesting about you that most people don't know: Marlen was her Student Body President and graduated in the top 2% of her class 2011 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2009 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BRONZE MEDALIST 2006 NATIONAL CHAMPION 2011 USA Boxing National Championships: won on walkover over Tiffany Perez, Hammond, N.D., W/O, in the preliminaries; dec. Alex Love, Monroe, Wash., 13-7, in the second round; dec. Cynthia Moreno, Phoenix, Ariz., 25-15 in the quarterfinals; dec. Christina Cruz, New York, N.Y., 9-3, in the semifinals; dec. Tyrieshia Douglas, Baltimore, Md., 27-16, in the finals. 2009 USA Boxing National Championships: dec. Marina Ramirez, Parma, ID, 21-1 in the finals 2008 U.S. Future Stars National Championships dec. Katherine Rodriguez, Riverside, Calif., 31-11 in semifinals; dec. Melissa McMorow, San Francisco, Calif., 26-7 in finals for gold AIBA Women World Championships: lost on points to Jenny Haedingz, SWE, 10-2 in preliminaries 2007 U.S. Championships: won on walkover over Victoria Romero, Colorado, W/O, in semifianls; dec. Melissa McMurrow, San Francisco, Calif., 23-22, in finals for 1st. 2006 World Championships: dec. Gulseda Bulibutun, TUR, 24-23; stopped Jenny Hardingz, SWE, RSCO-2; stopped by Ri Jong Hyang, PRK, in semifinals for 3rd U.S. Championships: won on walkover over Diana Torres, W/O, in semifinals; dec. Michelle Turner, 18-12, in finals for 1st. her twitter at @Marlen112Boxing
