A standing-room only crowd saw a tremendous night of amateur boxing Saturday at the Washington Golden Gloves Semifinals at the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center in Palmer Park, MD. While that crowd suffered through stifling hot temperatures to witness the great action, they saw some rarities as well.
Seven bouts ended in RSC's or Referee Stops Contest. Two bouts ended in retirement or medical disqualifications and one was a walkover. In fact 21 of the 22 scheduled bouts for the evening actually took place and that one walkover took place moments before the bout was scheduled to commence.
The Junior Division wrapped up their competition by crowning the last three champions. Siete Shuler of Langdon won the 12-13, 85-pound title with a decision over Jay Cromwell of Dream Team. Jalonte Cole of No Excuse scored the first RSC of the night as he stopped Daquan White of Sugar Ray Leonard to take the 15-16, 125-pound
title. Michael Peoples of Old School followed with another RSC of No Excuse's Jason Bell to win the 15-16, 147-pound championship in what might have been the best bout of the tournament to date. Another No Excuse boxer -- Lamont Roach -- was unopposed champ of the 16, 132-pound division.
The Novice Division crowned a champion on Saturday in the 146-pound female division. India Speed of No Excuse scored an RSC over Carmen Ware of RPH Academy. Speed comes from good boxing stock -- her uncle is local boxing legend Eugene "Sonny" Speed who won the National Golden Gloves in 1985.
Other results in the Novice Division:
132 pounds: Jeffri Gutierez (Laurel Boxing) over Dardo Larrizo (LA Boxing)
132 pounds: Andrew Barrett (Laurel Boxing) over Donte Alston (Enigma)
141 pounds: Drayvontay Speed-Rawls (No Excuse) over Jahmal Dyer (Loch Raven) Speed-Rawls is a nephew of Sonny Speed.
152 pounds: Jacob Amegah (Hillcrest Boxing) won by medical disqualification over Jacob Gabiam (Laurel Boxing)
165 pounds: Steven Bucci (Ground Control) over Tavon Marshall (Upton)
165 pounds: Maurice Mitchell (Dream Team) RSC over Ryan Watson (Main Street)
178 pounds: Joe Jones (No Excuse) over Kendall Smith (Hillcrest Boxing)
201 pounds: Albi Sadikas (LA Boxing) RSC over Erick Harley (NOMIS)
201+ pounds: Kenneth Campbell (Frederick Boxing) wins by walkover against Bennie Brown (Sugar Ray Leonard)
Here are the results from the Open Division:
132 pounds: Joel Young (Enigma) over Omar Barnes (Club One)
141 pounds: Michael Reed (Dream Team) over Emmanual Rodriguez (Down Under)
152 pounds: David Grayton (Headbangers) over Edward Moselli (Honeycomb)
152 pounds: Jonathan Burrs, III (Hagerstown) RSC over Maynard Sterling (Down Under)
165 pounds: D'Mitrius Ballard (No Excuse) over Reginald Lucas (Upton)
165 pounds: Demond Nicholson (Cherry Lane) over Russell Gaskins (Enigma)
178 pounds: Antwan Ward (Sugar Ray Leonard)over Patrick Coye (Old School)
201+ pounds: Danny Kelly (Headbangers) RSC over Clinton Price (Midtown)
So all roads now lead to Waldorf, MD and the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center for the Washington Golden Gloves Finals which will be on Saturday, March 24 with the doors opening at 7 PM and the first bout is at 8 PM. We should have the bout sheet on Monday and we hope to be blogging live from the Jaycees on Saturday.
Tickets are $25 General Admission, $35 for reserved and $45 for ringside. Tickets are five dollars more at each level at the door. The Waldorf Jaycees Community Center is located at the intersection of Routes 301 and 5.
Quick personal note: And this is a thanks to you, the Beltway Boxing Fan. For the last few weeks, I have seen nothing but packed houses at Beltway Boxing events. Whether it has been Palmer Park, Millersville or DC, fans have been packing gyms and arenas all along the Beltway. It is great to see and I ask that you please keep the momentum going. These boxers truly deserve it and it's only going to get better. Once again, thanks so much!
Sounds like some GREAT action congrats to the winners and non-winners. It takes a lot of hard work and heart to compete in this sport
ReplyDelete$25 what that is crazy
ReplyDeleteTickets are $5 more at the door. So this means they are available before the date. Where are tickets sold in advance?
ReplyDeleteGreat job Gary D. u sir are simply one of the best, u do a fantastic job reporting on these events. It's a pleasure to know u
ReplyDeleteThat is most appreciated! Thank you so much for the support!
ReplyDeleteTickets can be purchased at: Old school boxing Rosecroft raceway Temple Hills, Babes Boys Tavern 2 Locations,Rt 925& Holly Lane, Waldorf and 15903 Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, Waldorf Jaycee's Rts 301& 5, Martini's Lounge's Commerce Center, White Plains, Getaway Lounge 12335 Poon's Business Park, Waldorf and BC ports Cards Commence Center, White Plains. PLEASE PURCHASE THESE TICKETS BY FRIDAY SO YOU WON'T HAVE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
ReplyDeleteWho have open sparring days with some good sparring?
ReplyDeleteTo the person who stated "$25 what that is crazy: If you donate all the money it takes to put this tourament together and send our champions to the Nationals maybe you could ask the Golden Gloves to lower the price. The Washington D.C. Golden Gloves have produced 21 National Champions over the years, placed 2nd overall the last 2 years missing 1st place both by 1 pt. This tourament has been a success because of the fan support over the years, volunteer coaches and officials from Potomac Valley and South Atantic,The boxers in the tourament who win and lose with class, sponsors, and BOXING ALONG THE BELTWAY which keeps the fans informed from start to the end of the NATIONAL TOURAMENT.
ReplyDeleteIt was great Saturday night! $25 bucks for the quality and quantity of fighters....drop in the bucket! To see guys who trained and put it all on the line for you to see priceless......
ReplyDeleteJason Bell was DQ'ed not RSC. Great fight!
ReplyDelete25.thats proffesoinal prices. it was 10 a couple of years ago.we have the best boxing around
ReplyDeleteWhat pro show did you go to and see 21 bouts for $25. The facts are and have been for a few years that the first and second show at SRL GYM for the Golden Gloves have been $15 and the next 3 are $20. It is not until you get to Waldorf that they go up to $25.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fighter and I just can't wait to see some good bouts as well as showing you all a great bout from myself....I can't wait to step into that blue corner...I'm bout number 5 and I am a female...come out and support...can't wait to see yall there
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