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-9 posts tagged "Irish Insider: Bengal Bouts 2019"
The Observer | Friday, March 1, 2019
Angelotti highlights importance of Bengal Bouts mission Michael Feijoo’s journey motivated by honor and gratitude Giordano ready to claim title after three-straight runner-up finishes Krecek continues family tradition of Notre Dame boxing Win or lose, Jack McDermott remains all smiles Cam Nolan keeps perspective throughout process Richelsen ready for off-season work to yield results in
Colin Capece | Friday, March 1, 2019
For fifth-year senior Bengal Bouts captain Dan Wilborn, the path to Friday’s 142-pound division final has certainly been unique. The Rochester, New York, native has overcome some difficult obstacles to reach this culmination of his boxing career. “If you would have told me at the end of my junior year that by my fifth year
Charlie Ortega Guifarro | Friday, March 1, 2019
Bengal Bouts captain Michael Feijoo enjoys the boxing club not just because he likes the athletic challenge, but because it provides something more meaningful: care. The hundreds of hours Feijoo has put into his boxing career at Notre Dame help the fundraising efforts of the Holy Cross missions in Bangladesh. Bengal Bouts does more than
Joe Everett | Friday, March 1, 2019
Not just a heavyweight in the chelng, senior captain and club president Ryan Richelsen has taken charge of Bengal Bouts this year in all facets. Handling all the responsibilities and behind-the-scenes work that goes into running the club, as well as physically training in an intense setting for his fights themselves, Richelsen has dedicated himself
Ellen Geyer | Friday, March 1, 2019
When he arrived on campus his freshman year, Montana Giordano had no idea what was in store for him at Notre Dame — and he certainly had no idea what was in store for him as a member of Bengal Bouts. But regardless, the senior from Belle Chasse, Louisiana, has become an integral part of
Grant DelVecchio | Friday, March 1, 2019
For senior Cam Nolan, becoming a Bengal Bouts fighter was originally an attempt to build strong camaraderie with fellow classmates while also satisfying an innate competitive desire. “I joined my freshman year, I came out for the first practice and I was immediately hooked. The competition, the challenge and the brotherhood all really spoke to
Alex Bender | Friday, March 1, 2019
As a sophomore transfer from Michigan State, Dominic Angelotti immediately got involved with Bengal Bouts. Now four years later as he wraps up his MBA, Angelotti is in his second year as a captain, and he said it has meant a lot to him along the way to be able to continue to become more
Mike Everett | Friday, March 1, 2019
Senior Michael Krecek has participated in Bengal Bouts in all four of his years at Notre Dame. The LaGrange, Illinois, native discussed his unique family connection to Notre Dame boxing and how he came to enter the sport’s tradition. “There are a few kids in the club who are like me, but my grandfather competed
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, March 1, 2019
Dan “The Emotional Punching Bag” Wilborn — 142 lbs. Wilborn’s fighting style is gritty and relentless. He maintains a high volume of punches throughout the fight. His opponents often have much longer reaches, but that does not stop Wilborn from pushing into the body and keeping the fight intense the entire time. Aidan “Ace” Becklund