Who we are
Golden Gloves is more than just boxing: a national nonprofit of thirty-one franchises, hundreds of programs and the volunteers who run them.
Since the first tournament in 1923
Since the first Golden Gloves tournament in 1923, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc. and its member franchises have provided an opportunity and environment for young athletes to develop lifetime skills. Hundreds of dedicated administrators, coaches, trainers and counselors have unselfishly spent countless time and effort to assist young people in the development of personal character and athletic skills.
The Golden Gloves program has led the way in promoting amateur boxing in the United States and has produced the majority of competitors for America’s boxing teams in the Pan American Games and the Olympic Games.
While the mission has evolved to include both male and female boxers, at its core is still the main ingredient: to provide opportunities that build character, self-respect and lasting leadership skills.
Mission statement
To provide an activity and safe environment that promotes and enhances the physical and emotional well-being and social development of young athletes; develops individual athletic skills, work ethic, discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect and pride; and provides entertainment to citizens of the community.
Leadership
To reach the leadership team, email leadership@goldenglovesusa.org.
Executive Director
Abbey Smith
President
Bobby Russo
New England
Vice President
Dan Doyle
New Jersey
Secretary
Chris Walden
Kansas City
Treasurer
Larry Fulmer
Rocky Mountain
Immediate Past President
Dave Packer
Michigan
Board of directors
To reach anyone on the board of directors, email directors@goldenglovesusa.org.
Strategic Marketing & Partnerships
John Glynn
Independent Member
Tournament & Recognition Development
Rick How
Kansas City
Trustee Steward
Keith Boggs
Indiana
Governance Liaison
Aaron Hanshaw
Tri-State
Franchise & Subfranchise Relations
Lori Hanshaw
Tri-State
Legal Advisor
David Abramson
Independent Member
Athlete Representative
Kate Zehr
New England
Athlete Representative
Maurice Davis Jr.
Michgan
Athlete Representative
Jasmine Buckles
Indiana
Athlete Representative
Payden Jones
Detroit
Athlete Representative
Ricardo Lomeli
Kansas City
Affiliates
Junior Golden Gloves
Ages 8 to 18, open and novice divisions. Nationals each July.
World Golden Gloves
International competition under the Golden Gloves name.
NOGGOA
National Organization of Golden Gloves Officials of America.
Make the impossible possible.
Sponsors fund the tournaments, the travel and the programs that keep amateur boxing open to every young athlete.