Golden Gloves, Northeast
The franchise
The Pennsylvania Golden Gloves is the ultimate proving ground, where relentless work meets real opportunity, and respect is earned round by round.
Our goal is clear: back the neighborhood gyms doing the heavy lifting, lift the financial burden off fighters, and give every athlete in Pennsylvania a big-time stage. From local district bouts to the national ring, we honor the tradition and fuel the fight.
The officers, district hosts and officials who run Pennsylvania Golden Gloves.
President
Joe Hand Jr.
Vice President
Brittany McCloskey
Secretary
Pat McCue
Treasurer
Mike Tedesco
Eastern District Host
Monty Sherrick Farley
Western District Co-Host, Head Coach, Franchise Official in Charge
Ted Mrkonja
Western District Co-Host
Jack Mook
Central District Co-Host
Claudie Kenion III
Central District Co-Host
Doug Long
PGG Tournament Director and Chief of Officials
Jamil Ali
PGH Executive Director and Chief of Officials
Gloria Sztukowski
Athlete Representative
Barry Stumpf
President Emerita
Lola Cariello
Sanctioned by USA Boxing; dates from the national office. Registration and weigh-ins are published by the franchise.
Pennsylvania · News
October 20, 2026
Golden Gloves of America has named Joe Hand Jr. interim franchise holder for Pennsylvania ahead of the 2027 season. The franchise is led by a new executive team across the Eastern, Western and Central districts.
Newsletter
Tournament dates, results and news from Pennsylvania Golden Gloves, a few times a season. Nothing else.
Franchise champions advance to the National Tournament of Champions.
