8th grader will fight for Silver Gloves title

National Tournament

Tuesday, March 8 2011

National Tournament

Xavier Foreman, right, spars with his coach Travis Barnes during a recent practice session. Foreman will compete in the 16-under Silver Gloves National Tournament this week in Kansas City, Mo.

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Xavier Foreman has only been boxing since last summer.

But already the 13-year-old Wynne eighth grade student has made great strides as an amateur fighter.

Foreman is the 12-13-year-old state champion as well as Midsouth Regional...