Titan Fitness Mixed Martial Arts students Shawn Slater and Derek Janssen competed at the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) event in Newark, New Jersey last Saturday, April 4.  As this was the first competition for both of them, they competed in the novice division.  They both were victorious in their first two submission grappling matches advancing into the quarterfinals.  Though their respective tournaments ended at that point, this was an excellent result for both of the the first-time submission grappling competitors.  We at Titan Fitness congratulate both Shawn and Derek on their efforts at NAGA.

Jake Winowich Advanced to Finals of the NCBA National Championships

Four Penn State boxers competed at the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) National Championships at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland April 2-4.  Dan Testa and Luke Davis lost hard-fought decisions in the quarterfinal round on Thursday.  Jake Winowich and Anthony Liotta were both victorious in their first bouts advancing to the semifinals and earning All-American status.  In the semis, Anthony lost a close decision in his 139 pound bout.  Jake was victorious advancing to the finals on Saturday.  Jake lost but fought valliantly in Sunday’s final.  Congratulations to all of the fighters and coaches on a great season and on the resurgence of Penn State Boxing.  Titan Fitness has been proud to be associated with Penn State Boxing and looks forward to a long-standing relationship in promoting and supporting this fine program.

Former Titan Fitness boxing student and Penn State boxer Luke Davis was selected for an at large bid to compete at the NCBA Nationals to be held at College Park, MD from April 2-4.  Luke was selected on the basis of his 3rd place performance at the Eastern Regionals of the National Collegiate Boxing Association.  Luke joins fellow Penn State boxers Jake Winowich, Anthony Liotta, and Dan Testa to contest for collegiate boxing national championships.  Congratulations to Luke and his teammates on their achievements.

Three Penn State boxers placed second in their respective weight classes at the 2009 Eastern Regional Boxing Championships of the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) held March 20-22 at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.  With their performances, the fighters advanced to the NCBA National Boxing Championships after finishing second place in their respective weight classes.  Jake Winowich, Anthony Liotta, and Titan Fitness Boxing Instructor, Dan Testa will travel to College Park, MD for nationals on April 2.  Former Titan Fitness boxing student and Penn State boxer, Luke Davis finished third in his weight class and now awaits the decision on an at-large bid from the selection committee to go to nationals.   Titan Fitness would like to congratulate all of the boxers and wish them the best in their efforts at nationals.

Dan Testa lands a punch during his victory over Ian Shaw of WVU.

Penn State Boxing is back!  This past Saturday, February 28, the 2009 Penn State Boxing Invitational, “Showdown in the Valley”, marked the return of Penn State Boxing to the University Park campus in several years.  The event was a tremendous success.  A standing room only crowd was treated to a tremendous evening of boxing action featuring schools from all over the East Coast.   Penn State pride was on display with many “WE ARE, PENN STATE” cheers from the crowd to show their overwhelming support for the Penn State fighters.  Titan Fitness & Martial Arts was proud to be the chief sponsor of this event. 

Overall, it was a successful night for the Penn State fighters as they finished the evening with a winning record.  In the final bout of the show Titan Fitness Assistant Boxing Instructor, Dan Testa posted a win by decision over Ian Shaw of West Virginia to raise his record to five wins against no defeats.  After two close rounds, Dan completely took over the fight in the third round to remain undefeated in his boxing career.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts was proud to partner with QWK Rock 103.1 FM in the promotion of the event.  Penn State Boxing and Titan would like to thank Troy Craig of the Troy and Jerry in the Morning radio show for the excellent job he did in announcing the fights. 

Titan wishes the Penn State Boxing team well as they move toward the regional and national competition during the months of March and April.

Titan Fitness Assistant Boxing Instructor and Penn State Boxer, Dan Testa won a decision in a 155 lbs. bout over Ian Shaw of West Virginia University at the 30th Annual Collegiate Boxing Invitational held at Lock Haven University this past Saturday, February 14.  Dan’s hard fought win elevated his amateur record to an impressive 4 wins against no defeats.  Dan will carry that momentum into his next bout at the Penn State Boxing Invitational on Saturday, February 28.  Congratulations to Dan from all of us at Titan Fitness.