Junior Titles Crowned on First Night of Washington Golden Gloves!

Five Junior Washington Golden Gloves titles were captured during the first night of competition at the Washington Golden Gloves at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center last night.

Gregory Burton of Langdon Recreation Center defeated Shadid Bond of Charm City to win the 11-12 age group at 85 pounds. In the 15-16 age group at 132 pounds, Jordan Peters of Tony's Gym defeated Joseph Lamb, Jr. from the Frederick Fight Club. Peters's gym mate, Michael Peoples, stopped (RSC-3) Samual Paulay of Langdon to win the 15-year-old age group at 141 pounds.

Also, Dillon Haymon of Frederick Fight Club won the 16-year-old age group at 152 pounds defeating Jarell Harris of Round One while Upton's Malik Titus defeated Davonte Robinson of Dunlap Boxing Club to win the 13-14 age class at 187 pounds.

A number of other titles were won by walkover. Here is that list:

8-9, 60 pounds: Stacey Selby (Langdon)

8, 75 pounds: Inmer Diaz (Round One)

10, 75 pounds: Malik Dixon (Tony's Gym)

8, 80 pounds: Markel Willis (Diamonds N Da Ruff)

12, 75 pounds: Tariq Gaston (Langdon)


In Novice Division action, Devin Carter of Hagerstown advanced in the 132 pound division with a win over Robrigo Gabriel of Frederick Fight Club. Paul Yohn of Ground Control Academy advanced the 165 pound class with a win over Joseph Herbert of Innerstate Connection.

There was one bout in the Open Division. Jonathan Baxter of Tony's Athletic Club won by disqualification over Davon Boone of Enigma. Boone was penalized for slapping with the side of the glove too many times.

Washington Golden Gloves action continues this Saturday, February 26 at Sugar Ray Leonard Center beginning at 7:30 PM. We'll have the proposed bout sheet later in the week.