Ten out of the 11 boxers representing Fiji at the Youth & Junior Oceania Boxing Championships in Tahiti have made it into the finals of their respective categories
On Thursday, Iokimi Navuasese defeated Rochetter Vairaaroa of Tahiti on unanimous decision in their ceremonial fight.
Joe Kolitapa sent Kaoma Tavita of Kiribati packing in round two of the youth 63.5-67kg welterweight category.
Titifanua Geoffery fought hard against Samoa’s Semi Johnsal but the bout was called on RSC grounds (Referee Stops Contest) in round three.
“10 of them have now made it to the finals and the 11th boxer who is Geoffery finished with a bronze medal,” head coach Cam Todd stated.
Merewalesi Kolitapa is the only female boxer in the team.
The junior finals will be held today while the youth will take the ring tomorrow.
