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M/CLOUDY Temp: 50 °F Wind: W at 9 mph Tuesday, April 1, 2003 SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA HomeLife Magazine W3 Magazine Jobs @ Mail Tribune Tempo A & E Oregon CarZone Wellness Connection Real Estate Newspaper in Education Prime Times Outdoor Journal Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend March 27, 2003 Wohosky wins split decision despite scoring problems COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jimmy Pedrojetti suspected something was fishy during Troy Wohosky’s 119-pound quarterfinal fight at the USA National Boxing Championships on Wednesday. "I totally disagreed with the scoring," said Pedrojetti, who was shocked to see the electronic system have Wohosky trailing Sergio Ramos 10-3 after Round 1, 14-7 following Round 2 and 22-8 through three rounds. "You could tell it was a close fight, and I actually thought we were ahead the whole time. You start thinking conspiracy." Or start punching furiously. Wohosky did the latter, and after the electronic-scoring system shut down during the fourth and final round, he won a 3-2 split decision by virtue of the ringside judges, who are used as a backup. Wohosky, a 17-year-old from Medford representing Pedrojetti’s Medford-based Bulldog Boxing Club, moves on to face Sampson Guillermo of Marquette, Mich., in the semifinals at 6 tonight at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. "It’s a big step for our program," Pedrojetti said. "We’ve never had a kid from Medford get this far before. It’s truly amazing the level of boxing here. These are the kids that go on to become the Oscar de la Hoyas." In earning a semifinals berth, Wohosky also ensured an invitation back to Colorado Springs April 4-5 to fight in the U.S. Challenge, which determines who will fight for the United States in the Pan-American Games. Wohosky defeated Ramos, 19 and from Sacramento, Calif., with sheer aggression and a relentless left hook. "He wasn’t gonna be denied," Pedrojetti said. "He just took it to the guy. (Ramos) thought he had it won, and Troy just kept the pressure on him." Printer Friendly Version Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search M Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Website Feedback A D V E R T I S E R S