Anthony Vasquez advanced to the semifinals at the 2004 Olympic Team Boxing Trials, winning a decision over Hector Ramos of Converse, 16-10, in the quarterfinals.

Vasquez will tangle with Vicente Escobedo of Woodland, Calif., whom Vasquez topped in the semifinals of the U.S. National Championships.

Vasquez will advance to the finals with a win over Escobedo tonight.