More gold for Logan Russell and Boxe Neepawa

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Published on Friday, March 4, 2016

By Eoin Devereux

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The trophy case at the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sport and Fitness Club continues to get a bit fuller. The latest honour was picked up by Logan Russell, who won gold in his division at the 2016 Sylvio Behring Winter Classic submission and grappling tournament in Winnipeg late last month.

Russell, who has trained in jiu jitsu since the club opened in Neepawa early in 2014, said he’s very pleased with how he’s been able to improve his skill set with each competition. He added that he’s also happy to see the sport starting to gain more support.

“The sport is definitely growing in Manitoba. Gradually, more and more people are seeing the benefits of training and the discipline that’s required. With each competition I attend, I’m seeing more skilled competitors and that’s a real positive for the future of combat sports in the province,” noted Russell.

Boxe Neepawa owner and operator Derek Pearson said that the improvement by Russell over the past few months has been very good to see. He added that it’s gratifying to see him and other members of the club pushing themselves to be better.

This is the second time Russell has returned home with gold. In May, 2015, he won top prize in his weight class at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling Manitoba Open Championship in Winnipeg.