| COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 3, 2026) – The 2026 USA Boxing Men’s Youth High Performance Team was announced on Monday, finalizing the roster for the upcoming 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, and the remainder of the year. Of the nine athletes invited to the 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp, all nine were named to this year’s team. The roster announcement concludes a successful Selection Camp for the USA Boxing High Performance department at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team selected all nine boxers invited to its Selection Camp, setting the stage for a major year of competition for the selected athletes. The men’s roster spans nine weight classes, with eight of the nine boxers joining the team for the first time.
“The men’s team displays the competitiveness necessary to compete at the international level,” USA Boxing National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux stated. “I am also excited for this team to represent the United States and display their talents and show that they belong at the top of the podium.”
Angel Blancarte (Hutchinson, Kan.) was named the men’s team captain after making the team for the second consecutive year. Blancarte will lead the team through his veteran experience and push his teammates to achieve the standard of excellence set in previous years.
“After breaking out of his shell and displaying his discipline, character and leadership, it showcased to me what the team needed for this year,” Fonteneaux noted of Blancarte’s leadership characteristics. “He has already shown the characteristics of an individual who will hold this team accountable and push them to success.”
A complete list of the nine athletes named to the 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team is listed at the bottom of this announcement.
The 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance will first compete at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, March 8-15. The team will travel to Thailand on Wednesday, March 4, departing from the USOPTC in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team is led by National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.). Fonteneaux will be assisted throughout the year by High Performance Pool coaches, including Holly Gregson (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Jason Hamilton (Spanaway, Wash.), Yessenia Montalvo (Bloomfield, N.J.) and Ronald Wright (Columbus, Ga.).
Follow the 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team on all social media platforms throughout the year for an inside look at Team USA representatives.
2026 USA Boxing Men’s Youth High Performance Team Roster
Weight Class Athlete Name Athlete Hometown
50kg/110lbs Refugio Veloz Atwater, Calif.
55kg/121lbs Christian Paez San Antonio, Texas
60kg/132lbs David Arrieta Kansas City, Mo.
65kg/143lbs Asaan Jenkins Washington, D.C.
70kg/154lbs Asante Lamar Cincinnati, Ohio
75kg/165lbs James Gentile Staten Island, N.Y.
80kg/176lbs Hadi Almashhadi Taylor, Mich.
85kg/187lbs Angel Blancarte Hutchinson, Kan.
90+kg/198+lbs Caleb Reid Palm Bay, Fla.
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2026 USA Boxing Women’s Youth High Performance Team Announced
Eight Boxers Selected to Represent USA Boxing Youth National Team for 2026 International Competition
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| COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 3, 2026) – The 2026 USA Boxing Women’s Youth High Performance Team was announced on Monday, finalizing the roster for the upcoming 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, and the remainder of the year. Eight athletes were invited to the 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp, and all eight were designated to this year’s team, showcasing the wealth of talent within the women’s youth division in the United States. The roster announcement concludes a successful Selection Camp for the USA Boxing High Performance department at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The USA Boxing Women’s Youth High Performance Team comprises eight boxers from across the United States, setting the stage for the Youth Team to compete throughout the remainder of the year. The women’s roster spans eight weight classes and features boxers from across five states nationwide.
“I’m excited about the women’s team and its ceiling, which appears to be exceptionally high,” noted USA Boxing National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux. “I am looking forward to them shocking the world and capturing gold medals along the way.”
Lauryn Elmore (Sacramento, Calif.) was named the women’s team captain after securing a position on the Youth Team for the second consecutive year. Elmore will lead the team with her veteran experience and push her teammates to competitively excel at the highest levels of international competition.
“Lauryn is a self-starter, and her enthusiasm is contagious to everyone around her, which encourages her peers to follow her without question,” Fonteneaux stated of Elmore’s status as a team captain for 2026.
“I am excited to see how she performs throughout the year. She came into
camp even more focused and determined to win gold than last year.”
A complete list of the eight boxers named to the 2026 USA Boxing Women’s Youth High
Performance Team is listed at the bottom of this announcement.
The 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance will first compete at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, March 8-15. The team will travel to Thailand on Wednesday, March 4, departing from the USOPTC in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team is led by National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.). Fonteneaux will be assisted throughout the year by High Performance Pool coaches, including Holly Gregson (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Jason Hamilton (Spanaway, Wash.), Yessenia Montalvo (Bloomfield, N.J.) and Ronald Wright (Columbus, Ga.).
Follow the 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team on all social media platforms throughout the year for an inside look at Team USA representatives.
2026 USA Boxing Women’s Youth High Performance Team Roster
Weight Class Athlete Name Athlete Hometown
48kg/106lbs Ciana Nonhphala Providence, R.I.
51kg/112lbs Ruby Lopez Napa, Calif.
54kg/119lbs Guadalupe Ruiz Anaheim, Calif.
57kg/125lbs Brijhana Epperson Kansas City, Mo.
60kg/132lbs Kaylee Aguilar Houston, Texas
65kg/143lbs Lauryn Elmore Sacramento, Calif.
70kg/154lbs Marley McNealy San Francisco, Calif.
75kg/165lbs Ariana Chavez Rio Rancho, N.M.
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