Results From The Washington Golden Gloves Regional Finals

Here are the results from the Washington Golden Gloves Regional Championships that took place on December 4, 2021 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.

Novice Division

125 lbs. Female Bout

Erniece Dawson, Lexington Park, MD defeated Jaz Spuill, Baltimore, MD

138 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Edris Zabi, Centreville, VA defeated Ian Cooper, Fayetteville, NC

138 lbs. 

Kiayon Strowbridge, Temple Hills, MD defeated John Lange, Great Falls, VA

152 lbs.

Titus Ashe, Baltimore, MD defeated (RSC) Deandre Reeves, Chesapeake, VA

165 lbs.

Marcus Scott, Forestville, MD defeaeted (RSC) Williams McCallister, Newport News, VA

175 lbs. Tremaine Fuller, California, MD: Walkover Winner

175 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Nocholas Ramirez, Raleigh, NC defeated Edison Rios, Annadale, VA 

178 lbs.

Keith Shelton, Richmond, VA defeated Curtis Levere, Glen Burnie, MD 

201 lbs.

Karon Pinson, Nottington, MD winner by (RSC Injury) over Ladonald Byrd, Woodbridge, VA

201+ lbs. 

Isaiah Branch, Baltimore, MD: Walkover Champion

Open Division

125 lbs.

Marlin Smith, Lexington Park, MD defeated Te'Von Wilson, Washington, DC

138 lbs. Matched Bout not for Championship

Jeffrey Yu, Vienna, VA defeated (RSC) Oluwajuwono Adadeselu, Upper Marlboro, MD 

138 lbs.

Deric Davis, Fort Washington, MD defeated Andrew Duke, Richmond, VA

152 lbs.

Tabish Faqiri, Woodbridge, VA defeated Salvador Jovel, Kensington, MD 

165 lbs.

Carlos Flowers, Dover, DE defeated Alberto Boites, Williamsburg, VA

 

178 lbs. Nasheed Smith, Washington, DC: Walkover Champion

201 lbs.

Raphael Carolina, Wendell, NC defeated Steven Parks, Key Mar, MD

201+ lbs. 

Michael Nwachokwu, Raleigh, NC defeated Shaka Williams, Washington, DC 

Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament

Deric Davis 

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The Washington Golden Gloves Tournament will start again in May of 2022 and the Golden Gloves National Championships will be in August 0f 2022.

Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Set, Both Make Weight!

Undefeated five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and top contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz handled their final business at the weigh-in in preparation before battling for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME PPV this Sunday, December 5 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Davis and Cruz came in under the 135 pound limit. 

Davis 134.5 pounds

Cruz 134.25 pounds

Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz Final Press Conference Quotes

Undefeated five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and top contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz met up and faced off at their final press conference in preparation for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Title before they headline a SHOWTIME PPV this Sunday, December 5 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m happy and excited to be in this position, I’ve been working hard getting ready for this new opponent. I know Cruz is going to come to fight. The fans are going to be the winners in this fight because we’re both coming in prepared to be at our best. I’m ready to put on a great show on December 5."

“Anything can happen in boxing, so I just try to stay on task. I’m always ready to step up to any challenge thrown my way and get the job done."

“This is a more interesting fight now because we both come forward. This is going to be something great for the fans and another exciting night for the sport of boxing. May the best man win. We’re both coming with our ‘A’ games."

“He can say I haven’t faced someone like him, but he’s never fought anybody like me either. I can box and I can hit. We’ll see what he’s saying when he gets hit in the face."

“December 5 is going to be fireworks for sure. It’s going to be something you can’t miss. Don’t go get your popcorn or anything like that during this fight. This is another tough task, but this is what I’m made for."

“You always have to adapt in boxing. No matter what comes your way. I’m going to adapt to Cruz. I’m figuring out every day how Cruz is thinking and what he’s going to bring to the fight."

“Cruz has impressed me in his past fights. He comes in there to win. He doesn’t look to just hang in there. He wants to go in and take it. He’s not an opponent I can overlook. A win over him would be big for me."

“It is different training to fight a shorter opponent. I usually fight guys taller than me, so it’s an adjustment. It’s another thing I have to adapt to. Everything we’re doing is to figure him out."

“December 5 is going to be a fireworks show. This is going to be one of the best fights of the year. It’s not just a boxing match, it’s an event. Make sure you come out."

“I’m excited to be in this position. I’m grateful for it. I’m trying to continue to grow as a fighter and just improve each day."

ISAAC CRUZ

“December 5 is going to be a great fight. I’m ready to shock the world and become the next star in the pantheon of Mexican boxing champions."

“I’m ready to put on a show on December 5 at STAPLES Center. There was a wide array of feelings when I knew I got this fight, but most of all, it made me really motivated to be ready for this opportunity."

“We are not overconfident in any way, but Gervonta has not fought anyone with my style and with my characteristics. We’re working really hard to make sure my style will work the best that it can on December 5."

“The real winner of this fight is going to be the fans. ‘Pitbull’ and ‘Tank’ are going to crash into each other and people will be on the edge of their seats."

“I can guarantee that I’m hungry and motivated to win this fight. I’m fighting for more than myself, I’m fighting for my family and to make my country proud. I know that if I win this fight, it will change my whole career."

“The key to defeating Gervonta is for me to want it more. I want that belt in my hand. It’s going to come down to determination."

“I’m always thankful for the opportunities I get. It’s my job to work hard and take advantage of each opportunity as I get them. I’m going to come forward and present my power. Once he feels my power, the fight is going to turn toward me."

“It’s up to Gervonta to show that he’s a superstar in the ring. I don’t see him as an impossible task to defeat at all."

“I always want to fight the best and Gervonta is one of the best. I’m training really hard so that I’m up to that challenge.”