The Shippensburg University club boxing team is getting set to tap gloves and face off in its annual home meet at Henderson Gymnasium on Saturday night.
Boxers from seven different schools will battle the Raiders this weekend in a variety of matches from different weight classes. SU boxing club coach Travis Wylie said that there will be approximately 19 matches, with five matches featuring boxers from SU.
Of those five matches, Tylik Guilford and Canar Morrison are expected to shine inside the ring, according to Wylie. Guilford has an impressive track record that already includes three trips to nationals.
Wylie said that both boxers are standouts, with big aspirations for this season.
“Both guys have a shot at winning nationals this year,” Wylie said. “Tylik is a three-time qualifier at 156 pounds and Canar Morrison set a record last year for the most wins as a freshman and is on pace to become the winningest boxer in school history.”
While both boxers have been fantastic for the SU squad, one of the boxers will have to change weight classes, as both currently compete at the 156-pound weight class.
With the Raiders competing inside their home gym, Wylie is hoping for a strong performance.
“I’m expecting a great performance for the Shippensburg boxing team,” Wylie said. “These guys have been training hard, but the reality is you never know until that night because sometimes people just freeze up in the spotlight.”
Tickets for Saturday’s matches will be sold at the main desk inside the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), as well as at the door at Henderson Gymnasium. Tickets purchased in advance at the CUB cost $3 for general admission and $5 for ringside seats. Tickets purchased at the door are $6 for general admission and $8 for ringside seats.
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