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Contributed by: Narcy Jackson on 4/21/2008

Only 13 years old and 75 lbs, "Hitman" is one of Denver's "Best Pound for Pound Boxers." His electrifying foot work, fast hands and natural instinct makes spectators stand. He is a very slick fighter who is hard to hit. Outside of the ring Melik is a very warm and loving individual who cares about people and his education.

Melik's goal is to get on the U.S.A Olympic Boxing Team and then turn professional. Support from the community and sponsorship will help in his quest to participate in the 2008 Regional Junior Olympic Tournament held in Phoenix, AZ the weekend of May 16 - 17, 2008.

Melik has won several trophies and numerous medals in the short time he has been in the amateur boxing arena:
2008 Colorado State Golden Gloves Champion.
2008 Colorado State Junior Olympic Champion.
2007 Colorado Golden Gloves Runner up.
2007 Colorado Junior Golden Gloves Champion.
2007 Quarter Finalist Junior Golden Gloves Nationals in Mesquite , Nevada.
2006 Colorado Rocky Mountain Title Junior Nationals 1st. Place.

Wrestling Awards:
2006 Placed 4th at the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Championships.
2005 Placed 5th at the Rocky Mountain Nationals "Who's Bad."
2004 Runner up for Colorado Youth Wrestling Sportsman of The Year.
2004 Placed 3rd at the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Championships.
Numerous 1st & 2nd place awards throughout his 4 year wrestling career.

Educational accomplishments: 2004 - 2006 Perfect Attendance

From 2004-2006 has received several awards of achievement in football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, karate and boxing.

Contact info: Everette E. Elliston 720-434-7643
Visit Melik at: http://www.athleticsandbeyond.com/tournament.html
email: coacheverette@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 111172 , Aurora , CO 80042

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