2009 National Golden Gloves

[Dennis]

Can we get a separate thread started for the Cal GG complaints? This thread is supposed to be about the '09 NGG and the boxers that have won their Franchise Tourney and are advancing to the NGG in Salt Lake City.

[415BOXING]

Just airing out how shitty the NorCal Gloves have been since they left the "City By The Bay"!

[Dennis]

I think everyone realizes that CA has some issues. Subpoenas, lawsuits, threats, theft, the crap that went on with the San Francisco GG over the last few years, etc. Lots of problems.

[415BOXING]

Now it's coaches egos that are ruining things,it's getting to the point that there's an uneasy tension at these shows,it makes me want to take my boxers to SoCal to compete

[Dennis]

Now it's coaches egos that are ruining things,it's getting to the point that there's an uneasy tension at these shows,it makes me want to take my boxers to SoCal to compete

If the coaches can't grow up, maybe they can sign-up as Master's division boxers and settle their disputes in the ring like real men.

[ringsidemike]

Texas Golden Gloves
The Texas Golden Gloves Championships will be held at the John Justin Arena, in Fort Worth Texas
March 4-7. Southeast Texas champions making the trip are:
106# Danny Ybarra Bayou City
112# Juan Leija Jr. Sante Fe
119# Eric Manriquez Galena Park
125# Mercedes Manriquez Galena Park
132# Eric Fowler H.I.T.
141# Hakim Bryant Main Gym
152# Damazo Tello Ray’s
165# Gilbert Gomez Savannah
178# Robert Sherman Galena Park
201# Cliff Newton Lopez
+201# Darlington Agha Bayou City
Mercedes Manriquez, Eric Fowler and Darlington Agha are returning State champions.
Team members are:
Team manager: Walt Hailey, Head team coach: Kenny Weldon, Assistant team coach: Hylon
Williams, Officials: Nolberto Blanco and Pat Ramirez.

[Local Talent]

The Louisiana Golden Gloves will be held on March 20-23.

The event has now turned into a 3 day event due to last years bouts on Friday and Saturday lasting into the wee hours of the morning. The event has also moved to a bigger venue as last year it was sold out with people still in lines outside of the building.

The event is sponsared by the Rajun' Cajun's Boxing Gym and it will take place at the Lafayette High School. Bouts begin Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 6pm and on Sunday at 2pm.

I will post results from all 3 days, no fighter has turned pro since last year so you can look for some champions to repeat.

[ringsidemike]

Texas state GG are currently taking place in Ft.Worth.

Last night defending champions Oscar Cantu and Mercy Manriquez both lost.
Cantu lost to Carlos Alcala from Fort Worth at 112lbs. (Juan Leija did not go to tournament due to injury)

I will look for more results, and will be at the finals tomorrow.

[pbcsfinest]

Central vs Nor Cal will be held March 21st
In San Mateo

[region 8]

what about adam lopez, jerry guevara, errol spence, joshua gomez, daniel guerrero,

[ringsidemike]

Eric Manriquez and Adam Lopez were in the most competetive match of the finals. George Rincon, Errol Spence, and Robert Sherman stood out in their matches.

Sportsmanship award went to Eric Jennings of Corpus Christi

Southeast Texas (Houston) won the team trophy for the sixth straight year.

[ringsidemike]

2009 Champion Region Runner-Up Region
106 lbs Daniel Ybarra S.E. Texas Joe Garcia Rio Grande Valley
112 lbs Carlos Alcala Fort Worth Joel Garcia El Paso
119 lbs Eric Manriquez S.E. Texas Adam Lopez San Antonio
125 lbs Enrique Rodriguez Corpus Christi Abel Navarrette Twin Cities
132 lbs Eric Fowler S.E. Texas Abraham Torres Dallas
141 lbs George Rincon Dallas Miguel Buendia Forth Worth
152 lbs Errol Spence Dallas Cesar Vila Corpus Christi
165 lbs Kurtiss Colvin San Antonio Enrique Neira Twin Cities
178 lbs Robert Sherman S.E. Texas Brandon Forrest Forth Worth
201 lbs Anthony Mack Dallas Cliff Newton S.E. Texas
201+ lbs Darlington Agha S.E. Texas Dillon Carman Forth Worth

[boxmel]

Regionals For California Golden Gloves will be held March 21st
In San Mateo

There are no "regionals" in California GG. Are you talking about a tournament between Central and NorCal to determine the NorCal team to the State tournament?

[BoxingFan2]

This Isaac Torres guy is a real jerk and has been exposed as a talking pile of cow dung! He goes around bragging about how great he is and he shot off his mouth about how he kicked ass on Adam Lopez and said that he is "real easy" to beat. Anyway, he lost in the 2006 PAL Finals to Adam Lopez and again Wednesday night, he was ""shutout" 5-0 by this Adam Lopez kid from San Antonio. My friend was there and said it was a "mismatch". Isaac needs to keep his trap shut and learn how to fight. Bragging and popping off like that proves he is scared!

[ringsidemike]

2009 Champion Region Runner-Up Region
106 lbs Daniel Ybarra S.E. Texas Joe Garcia Rio Grande Valley
112 lbs Carlos Alcala Fort Worth Joel Garcia El Paso
119 lbs Eric Manriquez S.E. Texas Adam Lopez San Antonio
125 lbs Enrique Rodriguez Corpus Christi Abel Navarrette Twin Cities
132 lbs Eric Fowler S.E. Texas Abraham Torres Dallas
141 lbs George Rincon Dallas Miguel Buendia Forth Worth
152 lbs Errol Spence Dallas Cesar Vila Corpus Christi
165 lbs Kurtiss Colvin San Antonio Enrique Neira Twin Cities
178 lbs Robert Sherman S.E. Texas Brandon Forrest Forth Worth
201 lbs Anthony Mack Dallas Cliff Newton S.E. Texas
201+ lbs Darlington Agha S.E. Texas Dillon Carman Forth Worth

[ringsidemike]

A few comments:

Ybarra and Garcia engaged in a nice match. Ybarra is gaining experience and that seemed to be the difference.
Alcala beat Cantu in semis and carried it thru the finals.
119 could have gone either way but Manriquez responded to everything Lopez did always staying just slightly ahead. When in shape, Manriquez has a wealth of natural abilities and could be top ranked by the end of the year. But if he was ever in shape, he'd probably be at 112...
125 Rodriquez was very strong, but not sure how he beat Mercy in semis, and nobody else had any answers either.
Fowler seemed rusty just back from Ireland, but he's got a diverse style that always seems to keep him front running in matches.
Rincon was very impressive to me, one to keep an eye on.
Spence in my opinion was class of the finals, handling his fight with ease and showing improvement physically and stylistically from previous years.
Good to see Colvin back, I had no idea he would be there.
Sherman is only 18 and along with Spence was in running, IMO, for fighter of tournament (I only went to finals) He has sound style, and has good size/strength. Dual citizen, this is his first run as an American.
Mack was runner up to Baker last year, broke through this year versus an undersized and tired Newton. Mack is very strong, tries to overpower.
Agha won easily, big puncher who can box some as well.

[Dennis]

Thanks for the report Mike. Spence is a very good boxer. I have seen him a couple of times. He will probably be one of the guys to beat for the 2009 NGG title at 152. I truly see him as a front runner for the title.

[ringsidemike]

No prob Dennis.

I think Spence and Fowler should both contend for titles.
Agha and Ybarra are both ready to take that next step and get into semis
Rincon and Sherman will surprise people nationally.
And Eric Manriquez has shown he can beat anybody..

[ringsidemike]

I forgot to mention that Sherman beat Kelly Max Buchanan in the semi's.

[atlanta coach]

georgia golden Gloves -

106 - Josh Simmons
112 - no entry
119 - Adrian Brown
125 - Mith Foley
132 - devontae Jones
141 - Michael Finney
152 - Brian Finney
165 - Darryl Brown
178 - Goins
201 - Ron Howard

Regionals 26th thru 29th - Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tenn.

[Dennis]

Michael Finney is a very good young boxer. It will be interesting to see how he does in his first year of open competition. I wouldn't be too surprised to see him in Salt Lake City in May, but I don't know who his competition will be from the other 3 states at the Regionals.

[atlanta coach]

I agree Dennis Michael is a very good young boxer, his brother is pretty good also - Michael is coming off an injury to his arm that has kept him out a year. He looked good in the states - hopefully he has fully recovered.. 141 in our region will be interesting
Jared Robinson ranked # 3 from South Carolina
Charles Watson ranked #4 from Tn.
Michael Finney - Jr. Olympic Champion

[Local Talent]

Louisiana Golden Glove Champions with results..

106 - Calen Alfred (Backstreet)
112 - Henry Clay (Backstreet)
119 - Tim Nealms (Gauthier's) dec Johathon Williams (Paxton's)
125 - Quinton Benjamin (Backstreet) RSC Marcus Livings (Westlake)
-------------Benjamin defeated 2008 champion Gerardo Garcia in round 1
132 - Joel Balio (Dailey's) dec Kiethlin Franklin (Backstreet)
-------------Rematch from 2008 final
141 - Josh Joseph (Rajun Cajun) dec Douglas Amos (Backstreet)
-------------2007 Champion
152 - Roland Molinere III (Grand Bois) won via walkover Joe Almonza (Rajun Cajun)
165 - Chad Trahan (Rajun Cajun) rcs Jermond Bougeious (World's)
-------------Trahan's 3rd straight title
178 - Tyrone Davis (West Monroe) dec Randon Montgomery (Hands of Stone)
-------------Davis was the 2007 champion
201 - Alfred Fuselier (Rajun Cajun)
-------------2008 201+ champion
201+ - Jonathon Guidry (Unattached) rsc Joe Goodie (Backstreet)

[DCAmateurBoxing]

Championship Bouts for Friday, March 27th.

125 pounds: Glenn Dezum (UMAR) vs. Kevin Rivers (Headbangers)
132 pounds: Elvis Medrano (Old School) vs. Charles Dobbins (Club One)
141 pounds: Marlon Bolen (Cherry Lane) vs. Cornelius Whitlock (Midtown)
152 pounds: David Grayton (Headbangers) vs. Tyrell Newton (Dream Team)
165 pounds: Eric Govan (Laurel) vs. Travis Peterkin (Charm City Gym)
178 pounds: Mario Murphy (Sugar Ray Leonard Center) vs. Thomas Williams (Cherry Lane)
201 pounds: Nick Kisner (Club One) vs. Alex Guerrero (Main Street Gym)
201+ pounds: Clinton Price (Midtown) vs. Ronald Gamble (Club One)

I'll post results Friday evening.

[atlanta coach]

D.C. - did Gary Russell compete?