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Montano, young boxers show potential
By Nathan Hague
The Baytown Sun Published February 9, 2010 You can call it beginners luck if you want, but Sergio Montano has already tasted victory and he’s hungry for more.
After winning all three of his recent fights, including a championship match at the Houston Regional Golden Gloves Tournament, the 18-year old boxer is only six bouts into his young career with a record of 5-1. However, he’s well aware he still has a lot to learn.
“He’s just getting started,” Juan Lopez, Montano’s trainer, said. “He (Montano) still has a long way to go but he has a bright future in front of him. He’s only been here for a couple of months but he’s someone to watch out for.”
Lopez runs Lopez Boxing Club in Baytown where he trains and coaches several athletes, including Montano.
Other members from Lopez Boxing Club who took part in the tournament included Josh Garza, Jacob Shie and Paul Salaz. They fought in only one match.
Even though they didn’t advance as far as Montano, Lopez said he expects his young boxers to go far.
“They’re going to put Baytown on the map,” he said. “I’m telling you, just watch and see. I expect them all to be great in the future.”
Lopez said one thing that drives Montano is his determination and desire to improve.
“He’s serious about it,” Lopez said. “He has a hunger you don’t see in everybody and he voluntarily gives up his time to come here and work hard. He has a desire to win.”
Montano has lived in Livingston for three years now and he commutes from there to Baytown every day to train with Lopez.
“I have always liked boxing since I was a little kid but never had a chance to try it when I was in Mexico,” Montano said. “Some of the other athletes told me about it here so I tried it.”
Before moving to Livingston, Montano lived in Mexico where he said he trained on the streets, but was never properly instructed until he came to Baytown.
“The difference is how the coaching staff helps you learn and gain experience,” Montano said. “They help me work on my techniques. We also work as a team.”
Lopez said when Montano first arrived, his techniques were off because of inexperience, but Lopez says he has improved significantly.
“He was swinging without any form or technique but he’s getting it down now,” Lopez said. “He has come a long way real quickly.”
Despite that quick progress, Montano isn’t satisfied but desires to gain experience and make a name for himself.
Lopez plans on getting Montano and the other young boxers as much time in the ring as possible. He said he hopes to see him fight in the next week or two.
As for Montano, he said his goal is to one day become a world boxing champion. That’s one thing that would help Lopez’ athletes put Baytown on the map.
The Baytown Sun Published February 9, 2010 You can call it beginners luck if you want, but Sergio Montano has already tasted victory and he’s hungry for more.
After winning all three of his recent fights, including a championship match at the Houston Regional Golden Gloves Tournament, the 18-year old boxer is only six bouts into his young career with a record of 5-1. However, he’s well aware he still has a lot to learn.
“He’s just getting started,” Juan Lopez, Montano’s trainer, said. “He (Montano) still has a long way to go but he has a bright future in front of him. He’s only been here for a couple of months but he’s someone to watch out for.”
Lopez runs Lopez Boxing Club in Baytown where he trains and coaches several athletes, including Montano.
Other members from Lopez Boxing Club who took part in the tournament included Josh Garza, Jacob Shie and Paul Salaz. They fought in only one match.
Even though they didn’t advance as far as Montano, Lopez said he expects his young boxers to go far.
“They’re going to put Baytown on the map,” he said. “I’m telling you, just watch and see. I expect them all to be great in the future.”
Lopez said one thing that drives Montano is his determination and desire to improve.
“He’s serious about it,” Lopez said. “He has a hunger you don’t see in everybody and he voluntarily gives up his time to come here and work hard. He has a desire to win.”
Montano has lived in Livingston for three years now and he commutes from there to Baytown every day to train with Lopez.
“I have always liked boxing since I was a little kid but never had a chance to try it when I was in Mexico,” Montano said. “Some of the other athletes told me about it here so I tried it.”
Before moving to Livingston, Montano lived in Mexico where he said he trained on the streets, but was never properly instructed until he came to Baytown.
“The difference is how the coaching staff helps you learn and gain experience,” Montano said. “They help me work on my techniques. We also work as a team.”
Lopez said when Montano first arrived, his techniques were off because of inexperience, but Lopez says he has improved significantly.
“He was swinging without any form or technique but he’s getting it down now,” Lopez said. “He has come a long way real quickly.”
Despite that quick progress, Montano isn’t satisfied but desires to gain experience and make a name for himself.
Lopez plans on getting Montano and the other young boxers as much time in the ring as possible. He said he hopes to see him fight in the next week or two.
As for Montano, he said his goal is to one day become a world boxing champion. That’s one thing that would help Lopez’ athletes put Baytown on the map.