2008 National Golden Gloves: Countdown to Grand Rapids

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 25 Apr 2008, 15:41

All the tournaments should be completed by Monday, April 28, 2008. It looks as if Hawaii won't be sending a team to Grand Rapids.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 25 Apr 2008, 15:48

Floyd Mayweather is planning on attending the event. With his upcoming appearance at the Indy 500 (he is dropping the green flag), his fame is increasing.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 25 Apr 2008, 15:49

Tickets for the National Golden Gloves finals are selling fast. I predict a sellout, which will be approximately 3,500 fans.

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 25 Apr 2008, 17:45

any word on television for this event?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 26 Apr 2008, 15:12

NYboxing wrote:any word on television for this event?

It will be televised. I'm not sure on what channel, but I will post it once I find out.

the_one · Post by **the_one** » 26 Apr 2008, 15:15

jtyson wrote:
Dennis wrote:Anyone have the results for the Wisconsin, Toledo, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Hawaii, Iowa, Knoxville aka Southern, and New England GG tournaments?

We still need the full results for the California GG.

Tournaments that will finish within the next week: Pennsylvania, Tri-State and Cleveland GG. I hope someone will post the results for these as well.
Both Pennsylvania and Cleveland will be posting them on their webpage relatively quick

pennsylvania team:

119-not sure
125-keenan smith
132-omar douglas
141-tahree carrol
152-sammy vasquez
165-jesse hart
178-jaquae lutz
201-paul koon
201+- earl tompkins

cb507 · Post by **cb507** » 28 Apr 2008, 09:22

Here is the Syracuse, NY Franchise's Team...

119-Josh Perez-walkover
125-Imar Imam-walkover
132-Andre Lopez-walkover
141-Will Madera-RSC Luis Hernandez
152-Nick Brinson-dec Brian Abraham
165-Aleem Whitfield-dec Frank Alagna
178-Marcus Williams-lost on points Lionell Thompson, goes as alternate.
201-Bruce Dollinger-RSC Kevin Vu
201+-Excell Holmes-dec Kimdo Bethel

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 28 Apr 2008, 10:04

cb507 wrote:Here is the Syracuse, NY Franchise's Team...

119-Josh Perez-walkover
125-Imar Imam-walkover
132-Andre Lopez-walkover
141-Will Madera-RSC Luis Hernandez
152-Nick Brinson-dec Brian Abraham
165-Aleem Whitfield-dec Frank Alagna
178-Marcus Williams-lost on points Lionell Thompson, goes as alternate.
201-Bruce Dollinger-RSC Kevin Vu
201+-Excell Holmes-dec Kimdo Bethel

cb507 - Do you know why Lionell Thompson is not going? Was he injured?

cb507 · Post by **cb507** » 28 Apr 2008, 11:22

It was an issue with his school schedule. He is a senior at Buffalo State College, and couldn't get the time off. Look for him fighting pro by the end of summer.

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 28 Apr 2008, 12:28

New Jersey Golden Gloves finals:

119 - Brian Paiz Bayonne PAL dec. Kaliem Spruill Goss & Goss BC
125 - Andrew Bentley Elite BC Walkover Champ. Ricky Edwards J. Grier BA
132 - Mike Perez Intl’ School BC dec. Wenzell Ellison Dew Drop BC
141 - Dustin Fleischer Gladiator Gym dec. Tyrone Luckey Middletown PAL
152 - David Roman Bergen PAL dec. John Thompson Dew Drop BC
165 - Dennis Doughlin New Breed BC dec. Steve Knight Renegade BC
178 - Lisandro Tupete J. Grier BA Walkover Champ. Charles Smith S. River KoC

(Source trufuanboxing.com)

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 28 Apr 2008, 12:44

cb507 wrote:It was an issue with his school schedule. He is a senior at Buffalo State College, and couldn't get the time off. Look for him fighting pro by the end of summer.

Thanks for the info.

cb507 · Post by **cb507** » 28 Apr 2008, 13:38

NYboxing wrote:New Jersey Golden Gloves finals:

119 - Brian Paiz Bayonne PAL dec. Kaliem Spruill Goss & Goss BC
125 - Andrew Bentley Elite BC Walkover Champ. Ricky Edwards J. Grier BA
132 - Mike Perez Intl’ School BC dec. Wenzell Ellison Dew Drop BC
141 - Dustin Fleischer Gladiator Gym dec. Tyrone Luckey Middletown PAL
152 - David Roman Bergen PAL dec. John Thompson Dew Drop BC
165 - Dennis Doughlin New Breed BC dec. Steve Knight Renegade BC
178 - Lisandro Tupete J. Grier BA Walkover Champ. Charles Smith S. River KoC

(Source trufuanboxing.com)

Any word on what happened to David Thompson at 201lb?

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 28 Apr 2008, 15:57

Thompson actually fought in the NY Golden Gloves, was suppose to fight in the semis but withdrew - but I don't know the reason.

wsbuf · Post by **wsbuf** » 28 Apr 2008, 18:53

He has 3 final exams the week of nationals, couldn't re-schedule.

jtyson · Post by **jtyson** » 29 Apr 2008, 15:18

Cleveland Team
112- Jose Pizarro
119- Antonio Nieves
125- William Flenoy
132- Brett Simmons
141- Chris Hazimhalis
152- Eduardo Alicea
165- Francis Figueria
178- Terrell Gausha
201- Jario Brown
201+- Wesley Triplett

miboxref · Post by **miboxref** » 30 Apr 2008, 08:39

Detroit Team

106 - 112 - 119 lbs - no entry

125 - James Smith - Butszel Rec
132 - Michael Portillo - Casa De Boxeo
141 - Andriy Stanckovich - Hamtramck B.C.
152 - Leandrea White - Kronk Rec
165 - William Fortune - Infinity B.C.
178 - J`Leon Love - Kronk Rec
201 - Criag Lewis - Kronk Rec
201+- Walter Burns - Dynamic B.C.

jtyson · Post by **jtyson** » 01 May 2008, 10:56

Dennis wrote:Florida GG Champions:

106 Kabir Rodriguez
112 Daniel Lozano
119 Johnny Rolon
125 Nicholas Chin
132 Chris Lopez
141 Joseph Elegele
152 Arnaldo Aponte
165 Elie Augustama
178 Azea Augustama
201 Emanuel Augustama
201+ Lenroy Thompson

Azea Augustama just qualifed for Beijing. What are the chances he still competes in the NGG?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 03 May 2008, 02:17

The National Golden Gloves is going to be a great event. The media is responding well and there are at least 4 TV stations plus numerous newspapers, magazines and radio stations covering the event.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 03 May 2008, 10:45

Azea Augustama just qualifed for Beijing. What are the chances he still competes in the NGG?

It's also against the rules to compete for two countries. The Agustama's have boxed for Haiti during Olympic qualifying for the past 8 years. Time they make up their minds.

jtyson · Post by **jtyson** » 04 May 2008, 02:20

boxmel wrote:
Azea Augustama just qualifed for Beijing. What are the chances he still competes in the NGG?
It's also against the rules to compete for two countries. The Agustama's have boxed for Haiti during Olympic qualifying for the past 8 years. Time they make up their minds.

I understand the Agustama's exhusting every oppurtunity to make the Olympic's, and Azea has done it. Its no different than Oscar Molina trying to qualify through Mexico. So whats the problem?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 04 May 2008, 03:24

I understand the Agustama's exhusting every oppurtunity to make the Olympic's, and Azea has done it. Its no different than Oscar Molina trying to qualify through Mexico. So whats the problem?

Watch my lips. It's against the rules to be registered in and box for two countries. Oscar Molina is not competing in the U.S.; the Agustama's are. So, yes, there is a difference between Oscar and Azea.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 04 May 2008, 20:23

Complete list of Golden Gloves entries can be found at
http://www.mlive.com/boxing/index.ssf/2 ... mplet.html

Doesn't mean they all showed up, however.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 04 May 2008, 23:18

I believe all the teams have checked in. I haven't heard about any no shows either. We will find out after the weigh-ins. Six of the weight classes tomorrow and the remaining five weight classes on Tuesday.

jtyson · Post by **jtyson** » 05 May 2008, 20:40

quick question, how are the brackets determined? random draw?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 06 May 2008, 15:53

jtyson wrote:quick question, how are the brackets determined? random draw?

Yes, it is done by a computer program that is a blind, random draw. No seeding at all. Sometimes the two best boxers in a weight class will face each other the first day of the tournament. That is why there are exciting bouts each and every day.

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