SUBMITTED –

Sage Bailey, from Smithville, Oklahoma, was involved in a hard fought 104 lb. division bout and was victorious bringing home a championship belt.
Lina Byrd, of Hatfield, Arkansas, competed in the 94 lb. division where she dominated her opponent and landed a third round TKO, earning her the division championship title belt.
Both young ladies train and box out of the Defenders Boxing Club in Mena, Arkansas and are registered boxers with USA Boxing. Look forward to further news on these two young ladies and area youth as they compete in state and national competition. Their coach, Richard Hexamer, said, “These two young ladies have worked so hard to get here. I am honored to be their head boxing coach and they have my upmost respect. They deserve the title of Champions.”
About Author
Jeri Pearson
Jeri is the News Director for Pulse Multi-Media and Editor of The Polk County Pulse. She has 10 years of experience in community focused journalism and has won multiple press association awards.
More Stories
Lake Wilhelmina anglers encouraged to catch and keep all they can eat
Arkansas State Parks celebrates Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 7-9
CWD testing remains critical as 2023-24 season wraps up