(JULY 21) The 2006 Women’s National
Golden Gloves Tournament was a great success. It started on time
every night, All the spectators, many who had never seen women’s
boxing, only had good things to say about it. They are now women’s
boxing fans. The boxers boxed their hearts out and all of them got
the boxing fever. Win or lose they were all on a high note. The
whole environment for the week was positive. I believe that the
talent these girls demonstrated, educated the public on women’s
boxing, and got the boxers experience, which was my goal.
I want to Thank all Women’s Boxers, coaches, family and friends who
came out. These boxers demonstrated skills, heart and conditioning.
We except our number of competitors will double by next year, and
develop a fans base. We hope to get the right backing for this
tournament, to increase the program of the Women’s Golden Gloves.
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1. Jennifer Han getting the decision
against Katy Klinefelter...Referee Alan Abeles.
2. Marisol Miranda, Emily Klinefelter and Theresa O'Toole.
3. Emily won Gold and Theresa the Silver...Howard Passman was the
Referee. What a great guy he is and very supportive of women's
boxing and boxing in general!
4.Marisol Miranda and Yvonne Reis.
5. Sacred Downing and Temple Smith.
6. Sacred getting her hand raised as the winner against Temple.
Kevin Franklin, Chief of Officials for USA Boxing, was the Referee.
Kathy Rivers is in the background.
7. Marlen Esparza won against Colleen Loo at 106 lbs...They both get
belts because Colleen won unopposed at 101 lbs. Colleen had gone up
in weight to get competition...She beat her first opponent and went
on to get the Silver against Marlen. Marlen also received the Best
Boxer award for the tournament.
8. Howard raising Marlen's hand after getting the winner over
Colleen. Robert Daniels, Cruiserweight Champion, is waiting to award
the belt.
9. Yvonne Reis, Chatiqua (Tika) Hemingway, Chanelle Valdez and
Tinisha Austin.
10. Kevina Franklin raising Tika's hand after the decision was read.
11. Tika Hemingway posing!
12. Tinisha Austin, Franchon Crews, Jessica Francois, Referee Kevin
Franklin and Yvonne Reis waiting for the decision.
13. Franchon receiving her Gold medal after winning on points over
Jessica.
14. Margaret Morgan, Kathy Rivers and Rachel Clark getting an
appreciated applause.
15. Referee, Krysti Rosario holding up the hand of Rachel Clark
after the decision was announced.
16. Rachel, Krysti and Margaret waiting for the decision to be read.
17. Lisa Kuronya is happy to get the decision over Christina
Swanson. Referee and Chief of Officials for the tournament, Armando
fiallo. Nice job Armando!
18. Victoria Munoz elated to get the decision over Tiffany Buchholtz.
Referee Kevina Franklin.
19. Patricia Manuel getting the decision over Carry Barry. We had
many great bouts during the tournament, but this one was one of the
best...Both boxers did an outstanding job!
20. Howard Passman giving the award to Bonnie Canino and Yvonne
Reise. They put on a fantastic tournament and definitely deserve the
award!
21. Katy Klinefelter and Jennifer Han after their bout. Nice to see
Katy with her pretty smile even though she didn't get the decision.
22. Jennifer Han getting the decision over Katy Klinefelter. Referee
is Alan Abeles.
23. Same photo as 20.
24. Jeannie Joiner, Jamie Fucci (used to train with Bonnie & my good
friend for years), Me (Krysti), and Kevina Franklin.
25. My mom and I. It was very nice having her at the tournament. She
came down from NYC.
26. Ruth and Meagan. Ruth is filming a documentary on Women's
Boxing.
27. My buddy and the Han's trainer, Jerry Wright. Looks like he was
in a battle, doesn't he?!
28. 2006 Women's Golden Gloves Champions!
29. Niki Crane, Tina Hooks, Tameka Stephens and Yvonne Reis.
30. Tameka is very happy getting the decision over Niki. Alan Abeles
is the referee.
31. Alan lifting Tameka and Niki's hands for an applause.
32. 2006 Women's Golden Gloves Champions!!
