(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Ganbalor Dalanti, left, strikes Jessie LaFree in their 139-pound female open bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium. Youre gonna get hit. five Chicago Golden Glove Open Championship wins, from 2009-13, [Dont miss] 100 years old, the Chicago-born Golden Gloves are continuing to mold boxers and inspire lives, Dansby Swanson, bloodied by his own helmet, helps the Chicago Cubs shake off a weekend sweep with a 5-1 win, Discovery channeled. %%EOF Amber Gideon trains at the Windy City Gym for a match in the Golden Gloves finals in Chicago on April 3, 2002. Taylor versus Serrano was the best boxing fight Ive ever seen, said the Ohio native. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune). hbbd```b``3@$REs0L~l`RL*HV"AR $LIl#fO]622]H?/ 146. Sarah Lahalih, then 19, sits on the stairs in St. Andrew's Gym, before a Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament in 1996. [[Dont miss] At 87, Golden Gloves doctor has examined some of the boxing worlds most exciting fighters on their way to greatness. Carlson started boxing at 32 in 2012. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). [65] [66] 2 October 19th - 100 Thieves part ways with sgares and Mikes is promoted to head coach. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Sebastian Peguero, left, battles Lamarkco Walton in the 125-pound senior novice championship at the Chicago Golden Gloves at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. But having this whole new world where this relationship with your body is one of strength, functionality and mastery is so empowering.. 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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). Arch Ward, sports editor of the Chicago Tribune, came up with the idea of a citywide, Chicago amateur boxing tournament in 1923, and gained sponsorship from the Tribune in 1927. Editorial: Enough with fake newspapers where propaganda masquerades as news, Dansby Swanson, bloodied by his own helmet, helps the Chicago Cubs shake off a weekend sweep with a 5-1 win, Discovery channeled. Its a welcome return after organizers had to suspend the tournament in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and cancel it altogether last year. Im not going to sugarcoat it. Perez started boxing in middle school and boxed competitively until she was 22. A promoter at heart, Arch built the tournament into a worldwide brand. 0 On March 14, 1986, and with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Floyd Patterson and a bevy of past Golden Gloves and world champions sitting ringside for the Daily News Golden Gloves Diamond Jubilee, Bentt . On an overcast evening, she greeted Zaniya Hampton, 7, with a Hows it going champ? Zaniyas father, Devyn Hampton, was dropping off his only daughter to train. Robinson is currently the only female boxing instructor with the Chicago Park District. 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. Turner, Jay (3) Apply Turner, Jay filter . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ill probably either die in my gym or working in a corner screaming at someone to throw more punches, he said. Paris Hood, 17, hits the heavy bag during Girls Boxing Day at The Bloc Chicago, March 25, 2023, in Chicago. Robinson, who said her position as coach at the Humboldt Park gym is her legacy, gets misty talking about her students. Hundreds of administrators, coaches, trainers and counselors participate, involving gyms and programs in local and regional tournaments throughout the United States and in a National Tournament of Champions each year. 21, 1957 Ernie Terrell & Chicago Golden Gloves Team 1962 Champions Including Nick Petrecca, front row, second from right and Rory O'Shea top left. Amber Gideon, four-time Chicago Golden Gloves Open champion and 2001 Golden Gloves womens national amateur champion, was a 27-year-old, single mom, working two jobs when she started boxing. In the early 1980s pro boxer Micky Ward was 3 time New England Golden Gloves Champion. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Looking for something AWESOME to sponsor? Her advice to other women thinking about boxing as an option: Just do it. Its like jumping in a pool the first moment may be shocking but after that, youre going to have fun, Terry said. 1939 (2) Apply 1939 filter . Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. 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. Boxer Rita Figueroa, right, watches as she trains boxer Kristin Gearhart at the Chicago Boxing Club in Bridgeport on Jan 5, 2010. I still think I have that intuition, but Im not afraid of getting hit. Those that win the Golden Gloves Championship live forever on the Golden Gloves wall of champions. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Marcos Saucedo Jr. (Westside Boxing) d. Bryan Caceres (MGGA), 5-0, Justin Lacey-Pierce gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Jason Jackson in the 165-pound Elite Open division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. 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. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune). (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Gabriel Rodriguez, 4, wears the championship belt earned by his brother, Francisco Rodriguez, who won the 139-pound open at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships in Cicero. Review the licensing statement on individual items to determine the Creative Commons License applicable to those items. 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. [22] The first Vancouver Island Golden Boy was Victoria's Bert Wilkinson in 1954. [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. CHICAGO The most prestigious amateur boxing tournament in the United States is back after a two-year hiatus. CHICAGO The most prestigious amateur boxing tournament in the United States is back after a two-year hiatus. The Golden Gloves is an amateur boxing tournament that has been held annually since 1923. RELATED: See which boxers are moving onto West Michigan Golden Gloves finals, Guillermo Mercado gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Jason Wells in the 125-pound Elite Open division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. Paris Hood, 17, hits the heavy bag during Girls Boxing Day at The Bloc Chicago, March 25, 2023, in Chicago. 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. (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. Top row, left to right, Flyweight Jessie Rodlea, Bantam Manuel Navarro; middle row, Feather Floyd Molina, Lightweight Pat Bishop, Welter Jesse Valdez; bottom row, Middle Eugene Meeks, Light-heavy David Harman, and Heavy-weight John Phillips. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 4572 0 obj <>stream (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. That and her strong voice that commands the gym. She is optimistic about women and the next 100 years of the Chicago Golden Gloves. 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. People enter Cicero Stadium in suburban Cicero before the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships, April 8, 2022. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Lamarkco Walton shifts his weight while battling Sebastian Peguero in the 125-pound senior novice contest at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. UTA Libraries Digital Gallery. The organization currently owns 30 franchises. (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. There have been changes with time: This was the first year boxers could register online, for example. 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]. Police believe at least some of the more than 20 break-ins are connected. Take your place among lions that test themselves in the hot fires of Golden Gloves competition. He still works ringside today. I didnt have my own boxing equipment. In those early years, it was hard to find women competitors in her weight class, so sometimes she had to travel to fight. [[Dont miss] Golden Gloves in Chicago: 100-year anniversary of the largest non-national amateur boxing event in America], The plan is to get them ready for the world, Robinson said. 1 talking about this. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune). Items on this site are licensed by a Creative Commons License. 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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 . [6] There is also a Silver Gloves amateur tournament, for amateur boxers aged 10 to 15.[2]. Golden Gloves of America National Championship 2023 Tournament OF CHAMPIONS May 8th - 13th Harrah's Casino- Chester, Pennsylvania Purchase Tickets Live Stream May 2023 EVENT DETAILS The National Tournament of Champions is 6 days of competition. Americas Partner Team. From time to time, there have been special tournaments or regional Golden Gloves tournaments. 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.. In 2000, the heavyweight limit was . Jim signed a professional contract later that year. 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. 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. Lamarkco Walton shifts his weight while battling Sebastian Peguero in the 125-pound senior novice contest at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. I dont dislike the person that Im fighting. Meanwhile, small businesses are spending thousands to fix windows and beef up security. (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. In 2009, Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev won the open heavyweight. The first BC Golden Gloves champions were Alan Dunn, Bob Hickey, Eric Burnell, Henry Devine, Kenny Lindsay, Phil Vickery and Wayne Morris.[21]. 817-272-3000 Directions Contact Us. (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. Their prize: glory and knowing they're among some of history's greatest boxers. 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. Three of his programs kids are in this years Golden Gloves championship. (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. 830 (2) Apply 830 filter . St. Louis' Premier Amateur Boxing Tournament. Zachary Porter gets a hug from his cousin, Christian Jackson Jr., 5, as family and friends celebrate Porter's victory in the 147-pound senior novice contest at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. He still works ringside today. In the past, certain amateur tournaments would award the victor with a Diamond Belt as recognition of their amateur championship status. Robinson has been head coach since December and already has a following. Having a 15-month-old daughter has her looking for more monetary opportunities. Arlington, TX 76019 Sarah Lahalih, then 19, sits on the stairs in St. Andrew's Gym, before a Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament in 1996. In 2002 & 2004-2006, pro heavyweight "The Storm" Nathaniel James was 3 time New England Golden Gloves . The competitions typically take place in January through February, with the winners heading to the National Golden Gloves in May. Growing up in Cabrini-Green, I fought for more. Andre Vasquez and an advocacy group want him fired. Jim represented the United States in international competitions against England, Canada and Yugoslavia. To be able to compete in it is a really important milestone for young boxers.. Three of the representatives, left to right, are Private Jim McGrath (Middleweight), Private First Class Attra (Light-Heavyweight), and Hector Marquez (Bantamweight). Listen to Its All Good: A Block Club Chicago Podcast: Nisos opened in July along Randolph Street's Restaurant Row. 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. Awards under $5,000: cash. Supporters of fighter Alejandro Mendez react during his 147-pound senior novice bout at the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Ganbalor Dalanti celebrates her victory over Jessie LaFree in the 139-pound female open bout during the Chicago Golden Gloves boxing championships at Cicero Stadium, April 8, 2022. 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. I think certainly being a fighter gives you that experience.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Sarah Lahalih stepped into the ring as a quiet, 17-year-old Lane Tech High School senior in 1994 to compete in the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament. Its been interesting because the way I move as a referee, its certainly different from how I moved as a fighter, she said. This is not just boxing. That same adrenaline she had as a fighter is still there, now shes using it to keep boxers safe within the ring. Oquendo was raised in the Lathrop Homes, the citys first public housing development for low-income families. Javier Esparza, left, warms up in a staircase before his 125-pound junior novice fight. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune). Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Tournament. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Mike Guzman (MGGA) d. Brant Bowlin (Team Glass), 4-1, Alejandro Hernandez gets his hand raised in victory after defeating Stephen Ramirez in the 147-pound Elite Novice division of the West Michigan Golden Gloves finals on Saturday, April 15 at West Catholic High School. Boxing judges eye Sebastian Peguero and Lamarkco Walton at the Chicago Golden Gloves championships, April 8, 2022. Tax deductible. The 34-year-old native Philadelphian said the fight wont be her last. (Photo by Susan Murphy, used with permission), Sarah Batenburg (MGGA) d. Zamyla Thurman-Houston (Team Glass), 4-1, 110 pounds Elite Open Female: Zoe Hicks (Team Glass), 147 pounds Elite Open: Ulysses Campo (MGGA), 154 pounds Elite Open Female: Sarah Batenburg (MGGA), 156 pounds Elite Open: Jermont Reece (Kzoo Boxing), 176 pounds Elite Open: Kieshawn Partee (Muskegon Boxing), 178-plus Elite Open Female: Kimberly Green (Team Glass), 203 pounds Elite Open: Solomon Jagun (Team Glass), 112 Elite Novice: Sulliman Aamer (Westside Boxing), 146 Elite Novice Female: Zamyla Thurman-Houston (Team Glass), 203-plus Elite Novice: Cody Leonard (Muskegon Boxing). 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. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune). All rights reserved (About Us). He won Golden Gloves championships five times in the 90s and competed at the global level.