The Tribune

XAVION Moss is hoping that one day he will get a chance to represent the Bahamas in the sport of judo at the Olympic Games.

The Nassauvian recently travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was met by coach Joshua “Black Ice” White.

White, a multi-time junior and senior national champion, was joined by Leo White, two-time Olympian and 17-time national champion, as they combined to prepare Moss in a week-long training camp. After the training, they went north to the University of Tennessee where Moss was able to test his new skills at the annual UT Championships.

The tournament hosted about 159 competitors and Moss shined bright by winning his division in style, finishing all of the opponents in his age and weight by ippon (which is equal to a knockout in boxing).

He also competed in the next age group up and finished third with a win-loss record of 6-1.

“To see a young man travel hundreds of miles from home and take full advantage of every workout and every opportunity is amazing. When asked what makes him fight so hard, he responded, ‘I want to make my mom, Ordain Moss, my sensei, my dojo and my country proud,” said a press release.

Moss is definitely on the right path to accomplishing those goals.