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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
At the age of 16, Kalamaras took time off of judo and became a boxer.<ref name="queenstribune.com">{{cite web|url=http://queenstribune.com/bayside-boxer-triumphs-at-golden-gloves/|title=Bayside Boxer Triumphs At Golden Gloves|work=Queens Tribune|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> In 2011, he competed in the ], but lost in the semi-finals.<ref name="queenscourier.com">{{cite web|url=http://queenscourier.com/tag/stylianos-kalamaras/|title=Stylianos Kalamaras - QueensCourier.com|work=QueensCourier.com|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> He did however beat Nicholous Perdomo in 2011, while competing in the 201 lb division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/03/golden_gloves_good_as_gold_for.html%7ctitle=Golden|title=- SILive.com|work=silive.com|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> In 2012, he competed in the New York Golden Gloves while being trained by K-2 Boxing club.<ref> NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> In 2013, he won the New York Metro Championships in stunning fashion knocking down his opponent in front of an energized Madison Square Garden crowd who were on their feet throughout the entirety of the fight.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> Kalamaras represented the Mendes Boxing Club during the ].<ref> NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> where he went on to defeat five opponents to earn the Light Heavyweight title.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> Kalamaras has hopes of joining either the US or Greek Olympic Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> | At the age of 16, Kalamaras took time off of judo and became a boxer.<ref name="queenstribune.com">{{cite web|url=http://queenstribune.com/bayside-boxer-triumphs-at-golden-gloves/|title=Bayside Boxer Triumphs At Golden Gloves|work=Queens Tribune|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> In 2011, he competed in the ], but lost in the semi-finals.<ref name="queenscourier.com">{{cite web|url=http://queenscourier.com/tag/stylianos-kalamaras/|title=Stylianos Kalamaras - QueensCourier.com|work=QueensCourier.com|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> He did however beat Nicholous Perdomo in 2011, while competing in the 201 lb division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/03/golden_gloves_good_as_gold_for.html%7ctitle=Golden|title=- SILive.com|work=silive.com|accessdate=28 April 2015}}</ref> In 2012, he competed in the New York Golden Gloves while being trained by K-2 Boxing club.<ref> NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> In 2013, he won the New York Metro Championships in stunning fashion knocking down his opponent in front of an energized Madison Square Garden crowd who were on their feet throughout the entirety of the fight.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> Kalamaras represented the Mendes Boxing Club during the ].<ref> NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> where he went on to defeat five opponents to earn the Light Heavyweight title.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> Kalamaras has hopes of joining either the US or Greek Olympic Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.<ref name="queenscourier.com"/> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== |
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Stylianos “The Spartan King" Kalamaras is a two sport athlete in both boxing and judo. As a judoka he trained out of Spartak Judo Club. Kalamaras holds a 466-49 Judo record. In 2003, he earned the USA Judo Jr. Athlete of the Year, when he had a 64-5 record. Kalamaras would eventually earn 3x Jr. Olympic Gold Medalist 5x Jr. National Champion, 6x International Champion in a total of 31 Gold Medals in Judo. He also won the 2015 Gold Gloves Light Heavyweight title.
Career
At the age of 16, Kalamaras took time off of judo and became a boxer. In 2011, he competed in the Golden Gloves, but lost in the semi-finals. He did however beat Nicholous Perdomo in 2011, while competing in the 201 lb division. In 2012, he competed in the New York Golden Gloves while being trained by K-2 Boxing club. In 2013, he won the New York Metro Championships in stunning fashion knocking down his opponent in front of an energized Madison Square Garden crowd who were on their feet throughout the entirety of the fight. Kalamaras represented the Mendes Boxing Club during the New York Golden Gloves. where he went on to defeat five opponents to earn the Light Heavyweight title. Kalamaras has hopes of joining either the US or Greek Olympic Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Personal life
Kalamaras lives in Bayside, New York. He has been enlisted in the US Navy since 2010, and holds the rank of Second Class Petty Officer, while also attending college at Queens College.
References
- "Morris Cup Judo Tournament". officejunkies.net. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ "The Spartan King". upandupny.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ "Bayside Boxer Triumphs At Golden Gloves". Queens Tribune. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ "Stylianos Kalamaras - QueensCourier.com". QueensCourier.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- "- SILive.com". silive.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- title NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- Hail to the Victor: Golden Gloves’ Cubero wins NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
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