The national anthem is sang prior to the HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Makaeo Pavilion. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
10-year-old Isaiah Gansit of Thunder Boxing walks off with his victory belt after beating 10-year-old Niokela Kalahaki of Hibredhouse boxing club by decision in the opening round of the HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Makaeo Pavilion in Kailua-Kona. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
Champion belts for each winner of each match were put on display Friday inside Makaeo Pavilion at Old Airport. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
Youth boxers and their families stand together during the national anthem prior to the HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Makaeo Pavilion. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
10-year-old Niokela Kalahaki of Hibredhouse boxing club prepares for his match against fellow 10-year-old Isaiah Gansit of Thunder Boxing during the opening round of HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Old Airport. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
10-year-old Niokela Kalahaki of Hibredhouse boxing club (red) throws a punch at fellow 10-year-old Isaiah Gansit of Thunder Boxing during the opening round of HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday in Kailua-Kona. Gansit ended up winning the match by decision after three rounds. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
10-year-old Niokela Kalahaki of Hibredhouse boxing club takes a breather during in between rounds in a match against fellow 10-year-old Isaiah Gansit of Thunder Boxing during the opening round of HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday in Kailua-Kona. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
The crowd watches in excitement during a boxing match Friday at the HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown at Old Airport. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
13-year-old Reydan Makana Pagaoa of the Hibredhouse boxing club (blue) swings at 12-year-old Brenann Acoba of Thunder boxing in the second round of HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday in Kailua-Kona. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
12-year-old Brennan Acoba of Thunder Boxing talks strategy with his coach in between rounds of his match at the HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Makaeo Pavilion at Old Airport. The event was also sponsored by Kona Gold Boxing Club. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲
13-year-old Reydan Makana Pagaoa of the Hibredhouse boxing club is crowned the winner after beating 12-year-old Brenann Acoba of Thunder boxing in the second round of HI-PAL Youth Boxing Spring Showdown on Friday at Makaeo Pavilion at Old Airport. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) ▲