The finals of the 2009 National Golden Gloves were Saturday, May 9th held at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Jamal James finished the tournament competing in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs) competing against Jose Benavidez from Nevada. Jamal felt good and started the round popping his jab constantly. The bout was a really good bout because both boxers acutally boxed and didn't slug it out, so they showed their technical boxing abilities. Jamal's punches were the stronger punches. Jose's punches didn't have much power behind them. Jamal lost the bout by decision and brought home the 2009 National Golden Gloves Silver Medal.
Javontae Starks finished his tournament in the Welterweight (152 lbs) division in a re-match against Errol Spence from Texas. Javontae was prepared for Errol and made sure he stayed busy all three rounds. Errol is a southpaw boxer so he would utilize this by trying to step on Javontae's foot or tripping him throughout the bout, which many southpaw boxers will do to try and win the bout. It was a great match and action packed throughout the entire bout. Javontae lost to Errol by decision and brought home the 2009 National Golden Gloves Silver Medal.
Both boxers were upset with the decision as well as their coach. They both boxed extremely great in the finals and they felt they did enough to win the bout. They also felt that the National Golden Gloves may of had it rigged for certain boxers to win throughout the night because there were 12 bouts and every boxer in the blue corner won with the exception of one bout and that boxer (who was in the blue corner) lost because the referee gave him a warning, which gave his opponent two extra points. What are the odds that all 11 bouts from the blue corner would win? It makes you wonder.
Javontae Starks has the Regional USA tournament coming up May 30 - 31 in Milwaukee, WI. He will be competing against Daniel Denny again, which he beat in the Golden Gloves tournament. Javontae is the favorite to win the Regionals and advance to the National USA tournament in Denver, CO June 7 - 14 where he will be looking to keep his Gold Medal in the Welterweight division. Jamal James is hoping to compete in the 2009 USA National tournament as well on the at-large team or representing the National PAL team.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Semifinals 2009 National Golden Gloves
The Circle of Discipline team is on FIRE!!!!!! Jamal started the night of semi-finals competition in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs) against Johnny Garcia from Michigan. Jamal boxed Johnny before at the 2008 Ringside World Tournament and won, so Jamal already knew what Johnny's game plan was going to be. In the first round Jamal caught Johnny with a beautiful left hook to the body twice, which made the referee give an 8-count to Johnny. In the second round Johnny decided to do as much as possible to smother Jamal's reach, which worked to some degree. In fact Johnny caught Jamal with his hands down in the second round and stunned Jamal and the referee had to give Jamal an 8-count. The third round Johnny continued to smother Jamal's punches but Jamal showed a little more power by wrestling his way out and landing points whenever possible. Jamal won the bout and will be competing in the Finals tonight.
Javontae competed in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Juan Rodriguez from New Jersey. The first round Javontae kept his distance by popping the jab, moving and landing combinations whenever possible. In the second round Javontae used strategy and let Juan come in close, so they were shoulder to shoulder. Javontae would throw a body punch or uppercut when possible. Juan was using a lot of energy during the second round, which worked in Javontae's favor for the third round. In the third round Javontae picked up the pace and boxed Juan in close throwing uppercut after uppercut and nice short sharp body punches. When the bout was over Juan was exhausted and Javontae was full of energy. Javontae won the bout and will also be competing in the Finals tonight.
Javontae competed in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Juan Rodriguez from New Jersey. The first round Javontae kept his distance by popping the jab, moving and landing combinations whenever possible. In the second round Javontae used strategy and let Juan come in close, so they were shoulder to shoulder. Javontae would throw a body punch or uppercut when possible. Juan was using a lot of energy during the second round, which worked in Javontae's favor for the third round. In the third round Javontae picked up the pace and boxed Juan in close throwing uppercut after uppercut and nice short sharp body punches. When the bout was over Juan was exhausted and Javontae was full of energy. Javontae won the bout and will also be competing in the Finals tonight.
Check out the article from today's Salt Lake City newspaper. Jamal was mentioned in the article: http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_12331441.
Jamal will be competing against a boxer from the Nevada area and Javontae will have a re-match with Errol Spence from Texas. Javontae lost to Errol in the 2008 finals at the National Police Athletic League tournament.
Stay tuned for the final outcome of the 2009 National Golden Gloves tournament.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Quarterfinals 2009 National Golden Gloves
Jamal did his thing tonight. He got in his zone and competed against Jonathon Garcia from California in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs). Jamal went out there with his jab constantly busy. He felt good and his energy was up. Jamal boxed all three rounds catching Jonathon with crisp, strong punches, which was enough for him to win the bout and advance to the Semifinals of the Golden Gloves.
Javontae did his thing as well tonight. He competed against Miroslav Lokes from Nevada in the Welterweight division (152 lbs). Miroslav was much shorter than Javontae and Adonis (Jamal and Javontae's coach) knew that Miroslav was going to try and walk Javontae down swinging hard wild punches in an effort to stop Javontae. However, Miroslav's strategy did not work. Javontae utilized his speed, jab and body shots to wear Miroslav down. By the third round Javontae was backing Miroslav up to the ropes and landing combinations after combinations. Javontae won the bout and advances to the Semifinals with Jamal.
Tomorrow both boxers will be competing three rounds for three minutes. Throughout the preliminaries and quarterfinals all boxers in the tournament competed for three rounds / two minutes. This will be an advantage for both boxers because they train in the gym in three minute intervals so they should do well in the Semifinals and advance to the finals, but we will take it one day at a time and focus on the Semifinals. Keep sending all the positive energy and prayers there way. Stay tuned for the Semifinals update.
Javontae did his thing as well tonight. He competed against Miroslav Lokes from Nevada in the Welterweight division (152 lbs). Miroslav was much shorter than Javontae and Adonis (Jamal and Javontae's coach) knew that Miroslav was going to try and walk Javontae down swinging hard wild punches in an effort to stop Javontae. However, Miroslav's strategy did not work. Javontae utilized his speed, jab and body shots to wear Miroslav down. By the third round Javontae was backing Miroslav up to the ropes and landing combinations after combinations. Javontae won the bout and advances to the Semifinals with Jamal.
Tomorrow both boxers will be competing three rounds for three minutes. Throughout the preliminaries and quarterfinals all boxers in the tournament competed for three rounds / two minutes. This will be an advantage for both boxers because they train in the gym in three minute intervals so they should do well in the Semifinals and advance to the finals, but we will take it one day at a time and focus on the Semifinals. Keep sending all the positive energy and prayers there way. Stay tuned for the Semifinals update.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Third Night Preliminaries 2009 National Golden Gloves
Wow!!! What a night the Circle of Discipline Amateur Boxing team had. Jonathon Perez started the team off competing in the Flyweight division (112 lbs) against Michael Ruiz from California. Jonathon had to adjust his style a little because Michael is a southpaw boxer. Jonathon stayed busy all three rounds as well as Michael. Unfortunately the referee gave Jonathon a warning for holding, which added two points to Michael in the second round. In the third round the referee gave Jonathon another warning for holding, so Michael received a total of 4 extra points, which was the deciding factor in the bout. Jonathon lost the bout on points. His performance was great for his first Senior national tournament.
Jamal James competed in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs) against George Rincon from Texas. Jamal looked awesome. He was focused and ready to go. Jamal's punches were more precise and stronger from Monday night. He stayed busy all three rounds catching George with some great combinations. Jamal won the bout on decision and advances to the Quarterfinals.
Javontae Starks finished the Circle of Discipline team off competing in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Steven Martinez from New York Metro. Steven was the 2008 National Golden Gloves champion. All three rounds were action packed. Javontae finished the third round strong landing strong sharp combinations, which would freeze Steven in his tracks. Javontae won the bout by decision and advances to the Quarterfinals.
Be sure to check out the blog tomorrow night to find out how Jamal and Javontae did in the Quarterfinals.
Jamal James competed in the Light Welterweight division (141 lbs) against George Rincon from Texas. Jamal looked awesome. He was focused and ready to go. Jamal's punches were more precise and stronger from Monday night. He stayed busy all three rounds catching George with some great combinations. Jamal won the bout on decision and advances to the Quarterfinals.
Javontae Starks finished the Circle of Discipline team off competing in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) against Steven Martinez from New York Metro. Steven was the 2008 National Golden Gloves champion. All three rounds were action packed. Javontae finished the third round strong landing strong sharp combinations, which would freeze Steven in his tracks. Javontae won the bout by decision and advances to the Quarterfinals.
Be sure to check out the blog tomorrow night to find out how Jamal and Javontae did in the Quarterfinals.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Second Night of Preliminaries 2009 National Golden Gloves Tournament
Javontae Starks started his week of competition in the Welterweight division (152 lbs) competing against Daniel Denny from Wisconsin. Javontae's punches were a little slow. The second round was a very close bout with Daniel staying right on Javontae throughout the entire round. Javontae picked it up in the third round being the aggressor and throwing more punches. He gave Daniel an 8-count in the third round but Daniel was able to shake it off and end the bout. Javontae won the bout on points and advances to the third day of the tournament.
Tomorrow Jonathon Perez will be making his Senior National debut in the Flyweight division. He will be starting the Circle of Discipline team off. Jamal and Javontae will also be competing as well. Updates of their outcome will be posted tomorrow night.
Tomorrow Jonathon Perez will be making his Senior National debut in the Flyweight division. He will be starting the Circle of Discipline team off. Jamal and Javontae will also be competing as well. Updates of their outcome will be posted tomorrow night.
First Night Preliminaries of 2009 National Golden Gloves
Jamal James started the Circle of Discipline Amateur Boxing team out tonight competing in the light welterweight division (141 lbs) against Deondrae Malvin from the Mid-South Golden Gloves region. The first round was a bit slow. Jamal was taking his time finding his rhythm and timing by popping his jab keeping Deondrae at the end of his reach. In the second round Jamal picked up the action by keeping busy, staying sharp utilizing the jab more with combinations added to it. Deondrae was having a hard time finding Jamal and would end up smothering some of his punches. In the final round both boxers came out with everything they had. Jamal was much sharper and more precise with his punches, while Deondrae still was having a hard time finding his timing. At the end of the round Jamal said he felt great and wasn't tired. He felt he could've thrown more combinations and that he was smothering some of his punches as well. He knows he will only improve now that he got the first night jitters out of the way. Jamal won the bout and advances to Wednesday night competition.
Javontae will start his tournament tomorrow. Stay tuned to the blog for further details on the Circle of Discipline Boxing Team.
2009 National Golden Gloves Tournament
The 2009 National Golden Gloves begins Monday, May 4th in Salt Lake City, UT. The Circle of Discipline has three amateur boxers competing in the tournament, two of those boxers are ranked #1 in the nation. This is Jamal James fifth National Golden Gloves tournament. He will be competing in the light welterweight division (141 lbs). Jamal brought home the bronze medal in 2008 and 2006. This is Javontae Starks second National Golden Gloves tournament and he will be competing in the welterweight division (152 lbs). Finally, Jonathon Perez will be making his senior division debut competing in the flyweight division (112 lbs). Jonathon has been competing in the Junior division of amateur boxing since the age of 12 and has graduated to the senior division this year. The coaches working their corner for this tournament are Adonis Frazier (head coach) and Sierra Leone Samuels (assistant coach).
Jamal will be competing this evening. Jonathon got a bye so he will not be competing until Wednesday, May 6th. Javontae's weight division begins their tournament tomorrow, May 5th. Be sure to stay posted to the blog to find out how the Circle of Discipline team progresses throughout the tournament.
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