All tournaments are planned, promoted and directed by the Golden Gloves Charities and within the limits of the amateur boxing code. Her accolades include winning the Junior Olympics in 2005, winning the Chicago Golden Gloves Open competition in 2007-10 and going to China for the Olympic trials (via the Puerto Rican national team) in 2012. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. In the 2000s pro boxer Danny O'Connor was a 4 time New England Golden Gloves Champion. Amateur athletes from all over the city and suburbs compete in the multi-weekend tournament. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune). This is the first time in my life that I can be called an athlete and I enjoy it, she said. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune). Christy Martin, Laila Ali, Ann Wolfe, even Melissa Hernndez, I respect them because those fighters are what helped me and the girls in my era when I started to be on the mat. No unification had been undertook for a long time, as part of a tradition, different states historically had various weight class margins (171 to 178 for light heavyweight upper limit, 200 to 201 for heavyweight limit). To compete nationally, a contender must pass through the following levels: Golden Gloves amateur competition began in 1923 prior to the formation of Golden Gloves of America as a corporation. EditClose Page: 1 1928 Chicago, IL 1929 Chicago, IL 1930 Chicago, IL 112: Jimmy Chase; Chicago 112: Zachary Porter cheers during his fight at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. And they have provided the nativesfrom Kaiser Wilhelm down to the villagers of Chichacestenangowith a detailed and itemized list of what is expected of them and when. The Irving Park resident coaches West Side youth in the ring and helps with their social and emotional development. The competitions typically take place in January through February, with the winners heading to the National Golden Gloves in May. Compared with when she was coming up the ranks, she said seeing women in the preliminaries of the Chicago Golden Gloves rather than just going straight to semifinals and finals is huge, since that means more women have taken an interest in boxing and the numbers are there for each round of competition. 4572 0 obj <>stream Awards under $5,000: cash. Thats when I knew she wanted to do it, said the father of four. Juan Ventura holds his daughter, Isabella, 15 months, as family watches the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. I feel women, the way we categorize ourselves as valuable or not valuable, is based on more of the decorative aspect we add to the world and its really hard to get away from that because its battered into you, Aiura said. "A poem aint got nothing but one thing to do in life thats to be heard," Avery R. Young said. He won the Championship title again in 1947.[1]. Christian Jackson Jr., 5, raises the championship trophy earned by his cousin, Zachary Porter, after Porter's victory in the 147-pound senior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Si Qin rests atop a staircase before his 156-pound bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. y_u^r'S-|"#)3c/$W)Z8_/?9_yY?$E- ]B~|\~jY gsmHJI/z\Bi],? Three of the representatives, left to right, are Private Jim McGrath (Middleweight), Private First Class Attra (Light-Heavyweight), and Hector Marquez (Bantamweight). Looking to be part and support a positive path in the lives of the youth of our community? We have fighters who just want to be the baddest man or woman in the city, and the Golden Gloves is a proving ground for that.. Devonte Edwards, 28, said while hes been boxing for years, he hasnt seen a lot of coaches that really put in the effort of being a teacher. She hung up her gloves in 2019, but she has participated in events like Rodriguezs, where she empowers girls and shows them there is a space for them. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Trophies are slid into the ring after a bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. Samantha Terry, a 5-foot Little Village resident had her first fight during the Chicago Golden Gloves semifinals on March 25. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Aneudy Rios (unattached) d. Gentle Gibson (Kzoo Boxing), 5-0, Marcos Saucedo Jr. gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Bryan Caceres in the 139-pound Elite Open division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune). (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune). It just felt so exciting to be like, Well, tomorrow its actually happening.. She won her match. Zaira Felix waits to enter the ring for her 119-pound female junior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships in Cicero. Of those boxers, 138 are from Illinois, up from 126 in 2019. Si Qin rests atop a staircase before his 156-pound bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. Becoming a Golden Glove champion was a life-altering experience. The Bloc Chicago is a community organization that enrolls 100 youth in its academic support, boxing programs and enrichment workshops. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Justin Lacey-Pierce (Westside Boxing) d. Jason Jackson (Westside Boxing), 5-0, Roy Garcia poses for a photo after defeating Van Davis in the 125-pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune). 4558 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7CE3738FDF3FC247A02EEDBE4DB88264><8FE8C77BE1FD5643B7367C886590DE83>]/Index[4533 40]/Info 4532 0 R/Length 118/Prev 260690/Root 4534 0 R/Size 4573/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream She is optimistic about women and the next 100 years of the Chicago Golden Gloves. 1996 U.S. Olympic team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey won several super heavyweight titles at Lowell in the mid-1990s as did future IBO super bantamweight champion Mike "Machine Gun" Oliver. In 2012, the Olympics featured womens boxing for the first time. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Stephen Linder celebrates victory in the 189-pound master novice contest at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championship at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The pandemic ruined those plans but she was eager to return to the ring for this years matches. She lost on a split decision to opponent Jennifer Perez. In my mind, its like playing chess with your hands. A poster of the 1954 tournament and a photo of Bert Wilkinson were recently[when?] (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Elijah Knight (ChampsDen Boxing Club) d. Siderio Mitchell (MGGA), 4-1, Sarah Batenburg gets her hand raised in victory after defeating Zamyla Thurman-Houston in the 150-pound Elite Female division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Abel Vilchis-Mendoza (Muskegon Boxing Club) d. Isaiah Clay (Crown Boxing), RSC-2 (1:22), Zachary Brayton gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Austin Connors in the 203-pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. In the years I was boxing, we were called the pioneers, Gideon said. Its been interesting because the way I move as a referee, its certainly different from how I moved as a fighter, she said. [67] [68] 3 November 23rd - 100 Thieves sign JamezIRL as an assistant coach. It has been held every year since 1945 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. Boxing is a love of the game sport. Fans can buy tickets online or in person for $20 for this weekends matches at Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero. [5], The annual Golden Gloves tournament in British Columbia, Canada, has been a regular event since 1939. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. But she walked so the womens sport could run and she still does everything for everyone., [[Dont miss] 100 years old, the Chicago-born Golden Gloves are continuing to mold boxers and inspire lives]. The Golden Gloves is an amateur boxing tournament that has been held annually since 1923. Rodriguez, who found boxing while attending Northwestern University, recently hosted a girls boxing day event at The Bloc for Womens History Month, where the 2022 Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight was shown. The Golden Gloves tournament will see its champions crowned this weekend. The Outstanding Novice Boxer Award went to Zachary Brayton, of Traverse City-based Significant Strikes Boxing, and the Outstanding Open Boxer Award went to Grand Rapids Aneudy Rios. The organization currently owns 30 franchises. I started boxing around 10, I started fighting when I was 8 and I got jumped on when I was 7 because my hair was braided to the back. [[Dont miss] At 87, Golden Gloves doctor has examined some of the boxing worlds most exciting fighters on their way to greatness. The first was Barney Ross.. I feel Im a part of womens history for the Olympics and I have to thank those fighters because theyre the ones that stepped into the ring way before us and introduced womens boxing and put it on the map. 1 September 29th - 100 Thieves sign Cryocells and bench Will. A trainer for boxer Jessie LaFree shouts instructions during her 139-pound female open bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Zachary Porter cheers during his fight at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. The CTA president swiped his work pass 24 times in two years as transit struggled. %%EOF Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. [2] Along with the New York Golden Gloves, the Chicago tournament was viewed as one of the two elite Golden Gloves Championships in the United States. At a time when neighbourhood ties were stronger than they are today it meant instant celebrity status within that patch of land. j The boxers are shown in a fighting stance, dressed in boxing trunks. New York Top Tier: Second Tier: Top Women: When Leatitia Robinson, a six-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion, smiles, her braced teeth are what stand out. BURLINGTON Championship night at the Vermont Golden Gloves is all about history: honoring champions of the past and those who will become champions. Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Tournament. His pro and Olympic hopes were dashed by his draft into the Vietnam War. Golden Glove Champions New York Men Top Tier Second Tier Women New Jersey Pennsylvania Chicago Louisiana Ringside Books' rankings are based upon: number of titles won. Jim signed a professional contract later that year. The first Golden Gloves Tournament was held in 1923 at the old Chicago Stadium, and it was organized by Tribune Sports Editor Arch Ward. Erica Rodriguez, 31, wants to see that growth continue. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Javier Esparza, left, warms up in a staircase before his 125-pound junior novice fight. Its just a competition, Gassman said. Winners from selected states and regions headed to Chicago to meet in the Chicago Golden Gloves, while winners from other sections of the U.S. faced each other in the New York Golden Gloves tournaments. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune). Youre just trying to outsmart somebody. 830 (2) Apply 830 filter . (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Supporters of fighter Alejandro Mendez react during his 147-pound senior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. Jim represented the United States in international competitions against England, Canada and Yugoslavia. That and her strong voice that commands the gym. Now there are 4,487 female boxers registered nationwide, according to USA Boxing, a national governing body for amateur boxers, compared with 2,764 in 2019. In 1995, The New England Franchise (Lowell, Massachusetts) Hosted the National Tournament of Champions.[4]. Growing up in Cabrini-Green, I fought for more. %PDF-1.5 % Flint Towns Tim Hall received Coach of the Year honors, and Pablo Martinez was named the Official of the Year. It might hurt, but what are you gonna do about it? [Dont miss] Golden Gloves in Chicago: 100-year anniversary of the largest non-national amateur boxing event in America, Women stepped into the Chicago Golden Gloves ring in 1994, the California resident and motorcycle enthusiast. Hawaii Chapter of Golden Gloves Association, based out of Wahiawa, Hawaii. Want to know about Golden Gloves News First? The Oklahoma squad won the national Golden Gloves team title . To see that level of representation, achievement and compensation for women in the sport, who are working much harder than a lot of their male counterparts, is encouraging. And they have provided the nativesfrom Kaiser Wilhelm down to the villagers of Chichacestenangowith a detailed and itemized list of what is expected of them and when. On social media, a memory popped up that I was training for Golden Gloves in 2020 two years ago, Aguiaga said. dsBelow is a list of National Golden Gloves Champions along with the year and weight class they were named champion and the state or region which they represented: Modern tourist guides have helped raised tourist expectations. Boxing judges eye Sebastian Peguero and Lamarkco Walton at the Chicago Golden Gloves championships, April 8, 2022. She can now be seen in Chicagoland driving a Ready Mix truck. This is a list of United States national Golden Gloves champions in the heavyweight division, along with the state or region they represented. Identifier: AR406-6-649, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. Boxing referee Kim Carlson officiates a semifinal bout between super heavyweights T.J. Hofland and Aidan Sullivan at the Chicago Golden Gloves on March 25, 2023, in Cicero. In 2000, the heavyweight limit was . [3] It is sponsored and controlled by the Golden Gloves Association of America, Inc. Kim Carlson, a three-time Chicago Golden Gloves Open champion, is now a boxing referee in Chicago, the sole female one in Illinois, according to Zimmerman. More than a dozen Golden Gloves champions have gone on to win world professional titles. Theyre playing without getting paid its from the heart, Oquendo said. The regional New York and Chicago Golden Gloves Championships were the two crown jewels of the boxing mecca of the United States for nearly 70 years. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), People enter Cicero Stadium in suburban Cicero before the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships, April 8, 2022. Boxing gave him discipline and drive starting when he was 13, he said. Items on this site are licensed by a Creative Commons License. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ma.John J Wojcik Jr. 2 time silver mittens Champion won 3 New England Golden Gloves Championships and was also a national runner-up on two occasions, in 1987 and 1988. Being right here in this gym with these kids and them looking at me, trying to make me the best and them wanting me to make them the best they can, that for me is my best moment because Im able to give them something, something in me, she said. I verily did thinkThat her old gloves were on, but twas her hands.William Shakespeare (15641616), Did all the lets and bars appearTo every just or larger end,Whence should come the trust and cheer?Youth must its ignorant impulse lendAge finds place in the rear.All wars are boyish, and are fought by boys,The champions and enthusiasts of the state:Herman Melville (18191891), 125 - Luis Del Valle - New York metropolitan area, 201+ - Victor Reynolds - Grand Prairie, Texas, 165: Naim Terbunja, New York Metropolitan area, 201+: Lenroy Thompson, Kansas City, Missouri, 141: Gary Allen Russell III, Washington DC, 201: Roberto Morban, New York Metropolitan area. In 2002 & 2004-2006, pro heavyweight "The Storm" Nathaniel James was 3 time New England Golden Gloves . Do you answer defeat sitting down or standing up? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. At the end of the night, 11 West Michigan boxers had their hands raised in victory, while five fighters from the east side of the state celebrated Golden Gloves titles. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0; additional terms may apply. Devin Parrish clutches his championship belt after winning the 156-pound open contest. Other countries have similar amateur boxing awards, such as Mexico's Guantes De Oro (literally "Gloves of Gold" in Spanish). (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Zaira Felix waits to enter the ring for her 119-pound female junior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships in Cicero. December 28, 2022. 4533 0 obj <> endobj There was originally no weight limit for heavyweights until 1982, when the super heavyweight division was established and heavyweights were limited to 200 lb (91 kg). Looking for something AWESOME to sponsor? Winners from 32 regional Golden Gloves competitions, coming up in regional teams of all weight classes, compete in the national competition, called the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Nasir Harris (MGGA), d. Reynaldo Ortega (Crown Boxing), 4-1, Jaier Morgan gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Matthew Moore in the 165-pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. GRAND RAPIDS, MI Michigans best amateur boxers from the Lake Michigan shoreline to Lansing continued their quest toward a state championship Saturday, as West Catholic High School hosted the West Michigan Golden Gloves championships. After producing 15 Golden Gloves champions under longtime head of Gold Star and former Kankakee Deputy Chief John "Chief" Gerard, Gold Star Gym added another pair of Golden Gloves champions . Looking back, Lahalih laughs a little when saying, I dont know that any of us really knew what we were getting into. At the end of the night, 14 fighters vanquished their foes, while another 10 claimed uncontested titles. Eight Texas Golden Glove Champions will represent the Lone Star State in the Tournament of Champions. Colona said he feels alive again with the tournament returning after the two-year wait. Almost universally when you put gloves on someone and they get to hit the mitts or hit a bag, theyre smiling. Having a 15-month-old daughter has her looking for more monetary opportunities. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Jaier Morgan (MGGA) d. Matthew Moore (MGGA), 3-2, Abel Vilchis-Mendoza gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Isaiah Clay in the 176 -pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. Guillermo Mercado (MGGA West) d. Jason Wells (MGGA West), 4-1, Aneudy Rios (unattached West) d. Gentle Gibson (Kzoo Boxing West), 5-0, Bryan Caceres (MGGA West) d. Marcos Saucedo Jr. (Westside Boxing West), 3-2, Ulysses Campos (MGGA West) d. Tyrone Welch (Gideon BC East), 4-1, Nicholas Young (Flint Town East) d. JaQuan McElroy (FWC Berton East), 4-1, Justin Lacey-Pierce (MGGA West) d. Jason Jackson (Westside Boxing West), 5-0, KeiShawn Partee (Muskegon Boxing Club West) d. Teymaan Kelly (Gideon BC East), RSC-1 (2:33), Solomon Jagun (Team Glass West) d. Ascencio Tedford (Flint Town East), 5-0, Shaquan Cox (Flint Town East) d. Brenden Adams (Azteca East), RSC-2 (1:54), Van Davis (Muskegon Boxing Club West) d. Anthony DiFre (Flint Town East), 3-2, Michael Guzman (MGGA West) d. Gage Stafford (Flint Town East), 5-0, Brant Bowlin (Team Glass West) d. Mike Guzman (MGGA West), 4-1, Alejandro Hernandez (Anahuac Boxing Club West) d. Stephen Ramirez (unattached West), 5-0, Monjuan Walker (Flint Town East) d. Joseph Gossett (Saginaw BC East), 4-1, Michael Lagueux (FWC Berton East) d. Kyree Wiggins (Flint Town East), 3-2, Zachary Brayton (Significant Strikes West) d. Austin Conners (Kzoo Boxing West), 4-1, Ndeye Diouf (unattached East) d. Zamyla Thurman-Houston (Team Glass West), 3-2, 110 pounds Elite Open Female: Zoe Hicks (Team Glass), 146 pounds Elite Open Female: Sarah Batenburg (MGGA), 178-plus pounds Elite Open Female: Kimberly Green (Team Glass), 176 pounds: Abel Vilchis-Mendoza (Muskegon BC), 203-plus pounds: Cody Leonard (Muskegon BC). In 2002 & 2004-2006, pro heavyweight "The Storm" Nathaniel James was 3 time New England Golden Gloves Champion. This year, 40 women entered the Chicago Golden Gloves, according to Chicago Golden Gloves spokesperson Trayce Zimmerman. [2] Many amateur Golden Gloves participants went on to become professional boxers, including Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Barney Ross and Iran Barkley. Amateur . Police believe at least some of the more than 20 break-ins are connected. Sarah Lahalih, then 19, sits on the stairs in St. Andrew's Gym, before a Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament in 1996. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Friends and family of Zachary Porter cheer for him at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. The first BC Golden Gloves champions were Alan Dunn, Bob Hickey, Eric Burnell, Henry Devine, Kenny Lindsay, Phil Vickery and Wayne Morris.[21]. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Yaneza Aguinaga, left, and Sarah Hanrahan battle in the 125-pound female bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium. The Golden Gloves Of Americais an organization that promotes annual competitions of amateur boxingin the United States, in which winners are awarded a belt and a ring, and the title of national champion. Andre Vasquez and an advocacy group want him fired. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. To the individual fighters and the public there was no better achievement than participating, and especially winning, in the New York-Chicago Golden Gloves matches. Will womens boxing ever be where mens boxing is? Boxers from across the city and suburbs have excitedly returned to the ring for the Chicago Golden Gloves tournament and theyre gearing up for the finals this weekend. Robinson has been head coach since December and already has a following. Oquendo was raised in the Lathrop Homes, the citys first public housing development for low-income families. Trophies are slid into the ring after a bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Turner, Jay (3) Apply Turner, Jay filter . In 2009, Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev won the open heavyweight. NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPIONS OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPIONS 1928 - 2019 Hvy: Emory Chapman; Las Vegas 1979 106:112:119:125:132:139:147:156: 165: 178: Hvy: 1982 106: 112:119:125:132: 139: 147: 156: 165: 178: 200: S-H: 1985 106: 112: 119: 125: 132: 139: 147: 156: 165: 178: 200: S-H: Indianapolis, IN I looked up to her and did everything she did, wanted to be everything she was and that was really cool because I dont think a lot of women have that. The Stanley Ketchel Spirit of the Golden Gloves Award went to Austin Connors, of Kzoo Boxing. Citizens and non-citizens alike may compete in the tournament series. It shows a lot of character.. Below is a list of National Golden Gloves Champions along with the year and weight class they were named champion and the state or region which they represented: Weight Champion Region 1928 112 - Jimmy Chase - Chicago 118 - Joe Bozak - Chicago 126 - George Root - Chicago 135 - Joe Kestian - Chicago 147 - Nick Fosco - Chicago [22] The first Vancouver Island Golden Boy was Victoria's Bert Wilkinson in 1954. Her boxing career began at age 16 with Sam Colonna as her coach. UTA Libraries Digital Gallery. 1977 - New England Golden Gloves Light-heavyweight Champion, Lowell, MA. 18 years of age and older: Awards of $5,000 or more: choice of scholarship or cash. At one time, ex-Golden Glovers held seven of the eight world championships. The organization currently owns 30 franchises. I didnt want my daughter to box, but Im not going to deprive her of something and not allow her to make up her own mind either., Boxing coach Leatitia Robinson works with young boxers during boxing class at Simons Park, March 13, 2023, in Chicago. In 1976-1980 pro boxer Irish Danny Cronin was 4 time new England golden gloves champion. Mar. [23] Some of the history was documented in various issues of the Vancouver Island Boxing News in 1983, and the BC Amateur Boxing News between November 1983 and January 1986. Take your place among lions that test themselves in the hot fires of Golden Gloves competition. Those that win the Golden Gloves Championship live forever on the Golden Gloves wall of champions. Fans surround the ring during the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium. At the close of World War II, major changes began to take place in reference to the Golden Gloves Tournaments held in the various cities in the United States. I still think I have that intuition, but Im not afraid of getting hit. Jorge Carlos, a talented, rising super-nova, who at 17 years old was the youngest boxer competing in the tournament. In April, Lugo was named not only Chicago Golden Gloves Men's 139-pound Open Division Champion but was the men's tournament MVP out of every division and class. Its a way for Carlson to give back and stay active in boxing, and she thinks more exposure can bring more girls into the sport. Tickets are $25, $35 and $50 at chicagogoldengloves.org. "It was a great experience,". George Campbell teetered up the ringside Championship night brings out best in Gloves | Sports | rutlandherald.com Skip to main content You have permission to edit this article. [3], The National Golden Gloves[4] contest began in 1962 and continues to be the most highly regarded amateur boxing tournament in the United States. Boxing Gloves (5) . The U.S. Golden Gloves program is currently organized on a territorial basis to give all sections of the country representation. CHICAGO The most prestigious amateur boxing tournament in the United States is back after a two-year hiatus. Stephen Linder celebrates victory in the 189-pound master novice contest at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championship at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. Ill probably either die in my gym or working in a corner screaming at someone to throw more punches, he said. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Michael Guzman (MGGA) d. Davone Jones (Crown Boxing), 5-0, Mike Guzman gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Brant Bowlin in the 139-pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. 519 (5) Apply 519 filter . Supporters of fighter Alejandro Mendez react during his 147-pound senior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Robinson is currently the only female boxing instructor with the Chicago Park District. Kim Carlson, a three-time Chicago Golden Gloves Open champion, is now a boxing referee in Chicago, the sole female one in Illinois, according to Zimmerman.
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