History
Golden Gloves of America currently has thirty franchises spanning from New England States to Hawaii and represents every section of the country. More than 22,000 male and female athletes between the ages of 8 and 35 participated in amateur boxing programs in the United States last year! Many of these young people will be the future champions and community leaders of tomorrow.
Many Golden Glovers have parlayed their success in the ring into successful ventures in all areas of life. From Doctors to lawyers, Politicians to Preachers, Music Industry Executives to the Silver Screen, Ambassadors to Wall Street Wizards, their impact has truly been felt by society worldwide. Most never forget their career in the ring and are quick to relate a story or two about the time they stepped through the ropes and either out-boxed, out-punched, or outwitted their opponent. Here is a short list of Golden Glovers, most of whom are very familiar to you.
Motown Founder, Berry Gordy
Rhodes Scholar, Musician, Kris Kristofferson
Attorney Robert Shapiro
Actor/ comedian Martin Lawrence
Singer songwriter Billy Joel
Comedian, movie star Bob Hope
Televangelist, Presidential Candidate Pat Robertson
Cable Television pioneer, Bill Daniels
Comedian, Adam Carolla
Miami City Ballet Director Edward Villela
Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley
Tae-Bo Inventor, Billy Blanks
Music legend, Jackie Wilson
Singer, Terence Trent D'Arby,
Blues legend Willie Dixon
Jazz Pianist, Gene Harris
Singer/ songwriter, Chris Isaak
Rock n Roll Legend, Bo Diddley
Clothing designer, Nellie Partow
Attorney general (Illinois), Jim Ryan
Mayor (Memphis) Willie Herenton
Governor (Alabama) George Wallace
Doctor, Skeeter McClure
Medal of honor recipient, Jack Davenport
Medal of honor recipient, Bill Crawford
House majority leader, Jim Wright
Air force pilot, Edward Dwight jr.
Author Spider Jones
NFL coach Les Steckel
Florida Golden Gloves
1973 February 7-10, City of Miami Gym- LightweightRichie Lee Roberts, Miami
- FlyweightRalph Curry, Orlando
- MiddleweightSidney Brown, Belle Glade
- BantamweightEladeo Leal, Miami
- FeatherweightJuan Hidalgo, Miami
- Lt. WelterweightJoseph Szabo, Miami
- Welterweight Sammy Masias, Miami
- Lt. Middleweight Irving Gifford, Orlando
- Lt. Heavyweight Danny Zebeny, Miami
- Heavyweight Woody Clark, Miami
1974 March 6-9, Dinner Key Auditorium- FlyweightJorge Ortiz, Puerto Rico
- FeatherweightRalph Curry, Orlando
- BantamweightManuel Quiles, Puerto Rico
- LightweightRichie Lee Roberts, Miami
- Lt. WelterweightSammy Masias, Miami
- Welterweight Milton Bankston, Miami
- Lt. Middleweight Henry Hall, Tampa
- Middleweight Milton Owens, St. Pete
- Lt. Heavyweight Woody Clark, Miami
- Heavyweight Clifford Johnson, Belle Glade
1975 February 19-22 West Flagler Kennel Club- Junior FlyweightOrlando Maldonado, P.R.
- Flyweight Filomeno Montalvo, P.R.
- BantamweightFernandop Rivero, P.R.
- Featherweight Carlos Calderon, P.R.
- LightweightRoberto Colon, P.R.
- Welterweight Carlos Cantos, P.R.
- Lt. Middleweight Lonnie Washington, Belle Glade
- Middleweight Eddie Ruffin, Miami
- Lt. Heavyweight Woody Clark, Miami
- Heavyweight Charles Cornet, Miami
1976 Feb. 25-28, Orange Bowl- Junior FlyweightAlejandro Dias, P.R.
- Flyweight Rene Avilez, P.R.
- BantamweightLuis Burgos, P.R.
- Featherweight Clarence Robinson, Jamaica
- LightweightManuel Jimenez, P.R.
- Jr. Welterweight Richie Lee Roberts, Miami
- Welterweight Mike McCallum, Jamaica
- Lt. Middleweight Alex Porrata, P.R.
- Middleweight Frank Suarez, Tampa
- Lt. Heavyweight Jose Rosa, P.R.
- Heavyweight Woody Clark, Miami
1977 March 16-19, Miami Beach Conv. Center- Flyweight Orlando Maldonado, Miami
- BantamweightAnthony Collins, Miami.
- Featherweight Clarence Robinson, Jamaica
- LightweightClive Ellis, Jamaica
- Jr. Welterweight Joe Gray, Boynton Beach
- Welterweight Mike McCallum, Jamaica
- Lt. Middleweight James Salerno, Orlando
- Middleweight Frank Suarez, Tampa
- Lt. Heavyweight Auzeley Thompson, Jamaica
- Heavyweight Woody Clark, Miami
1978 March 5-8 Miami Beach Conv. Center- Junior FlyweightDoanld Mays, Ft. Myers
- Flyweight Donald Monks, Orlando
- BantamweightKeith Goldstein, Ft. Lauderdale
- Featherweight Clifford Gray, Boynton Beach
- LightweightJunior Bethel, Bahamas
- Jr. Welterweight Joe Gray, Boynton Beach
- Lt. Middleweight Miguel Sanchez, Miami
- Middleweight Ronald Robinson, Miami
- Lt. Heavyweight Gary Hope, Bermuda
- Heavyweight Joe Louis Jones, Miami Beach
1979 March 8-11, Dinner Key Auditorium- Junior FlyweightSteve Whetstone, Homestead
- Flyweight Doanld Mays, Ft. Myers
- BantamweightDanny Sanchez, Homestead
- Featherweight Clifford Gray, Boynton Beach
- LightweightAnthony Collins, Miami
- Jr. Welterweight Johnny Compo, Ft. Laud.
- Welterweight Joe Gray, Boynton Beach
- Lt. Middleweight Kenneth Whetstone
- Middleweight Miguel Valdez, Tampa
- Lt. Heavyweight Leon McDonald, Ft. Laud.
- Heavyweight Adolfo V. Morrell, Miami
1980 March 5-8 Coconut Grove Exhibition Center- Junior FlyweightKeith Jackson, Miami
- Flyweight Robert Gilbert, Miami
- BantamweightLeroy Lucero, Miami
- Featherweight Clifford Gray, Boynton Beach
- LightweightAnthony Collins, Miami
- Jr. Welterweight Kel Robbins, Miami
- Welterweight Ceotis Burgess, Orlando
- Lt. Middleweight Bruce Johnson, Orlando
- Middleweight Jose Ribalta, Miami
- Lt. Heavyweight Scott Wheaton, Coral gables
- Heavyweight Jeff Foster, Jacksonville
1981 March 5-8 Curtiss Hixon Hall, Tampa- Junior FlyweightTracy Wellons, Miami
- Flyweight Jerry Campbell, Miami
- BantamweightTroy Davis, Tampa
- Featherweight Clifford Gray, Boynton Beach
- LightweightDanny Sanchez, Homestead
- Jr. Welterweight Richard Lassiter, Jacksonville
- Welterweight Alan Hetrick, Tampa
- Lt. Middleweight Joe Gray, Boynton Beach
- Middleweight Ron McCarthy, Jacksonville
- Lt. Heavyweight Jose Ribalta, Miami
- Heavyweight Dorsey Gamon, Jacksonville
1982- Junior FlyweightJesse Williams, Orlando
- Flyweight James Navarro, South Miami
- BantamweightBernard Gray, Boynton Beach
- Featherweight Glenn Baker, S. Miami
- LightweightHarvey Hester, Orlando
- Jr. Welterweight John Dixon, Orlando
- Welterweight Vint Hammock, Orlando
- Lt. Middleweight Russell Watson, Miami
- Middleweight Ives Joseph, Jacksonville
- Lt. Heavyweight Nate Robinson, North Miami Beach
- Heavyweight Willie Dorman, Sarasota
1983 Melbourne, Florida- Junior FlyweightJesse Williams, Orlando
- Flyweight Niro Rubiera Lake Worth
- BantamweightRigo Rodrigues, Tampa
- Featherweight Glenn Baker, S. Miami
- LightweightIan Ford, Miami
- Jr. Welterweight Derrick Wilson, Miami
- Welterweight John Dixon, Orlando
- Lt. Middleweight Ramon Negron, Miami
- Middleweight Ricky Womack, Miami
- Lt. Heavyweight Guy Sonnenberg, St. Pete
- Heavyweight Mark Dennard, Jacksonville
- Super Heavyweight Jerry Daniels,Tampa
1984 Tampa, Florida- Junior FlyweightNo Boxer
- Flyweight Michael Davis
- BantamweightNiro Rubiera
- Featherweight Alfredo Acevedo
- LightweightDwayne Stevens
- Jr. Welterweight Clifford Gray
- Welterweight Johnny Lockett
- Lt. Middleweight Ramon Negron
- Middleweight Jose Colmannaro
- Lt. Heavyweight Andre Howard
- Heavyweight Vincent White
- Super Heavyweight Ray Vann
