An officials' clinic is scheduled for Sunday September 8, 2024 at 5200 Stecker Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126.  Please contact Cornelius Stevenson (313) 686-4279 dyb.mag101@yahoo.com , if you intend to attend this clinic.    

Please see Calendar page for further details.

If you are not currently an official, but are interested in becoming one, please make plans to attend a clinic.  

If you are currently an official, and if your certification will expire in the next 6 months, please make plans to attend the next clinic.  

If you are a Level 1, you must have been a Level 1 for at least two years before you are eligible to elevate to Level 2.  

If you are a Level 1 and are eligible and want to elevate to Level 2, or if you are a Level 2 and are maintaining Level 2, you need to fill out an Officials CME form (This form may be found in the Downloads Page of this website.  Click Here.) 

Please bring the completed Officials CME form to the clinic.  

Certifications are good for 2 years  

Sandee Word, the wife of Mike Word (both of whom are certified USAB officials), was hospitalized the second week of June.  She underwent triple-bypass heart surgery.  During her recovery, she suffered an ischemic event (a stroke-like event).  The ischemic event affected her verbal motor skills.  She is expected to be discharged from Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids the first week in July to a rehabilitation facility.  

UPDATE: Sandee was discharged to continue her recovery at home on July 15, 2024.  She continues to make progress with her recovery.  

Your thoughts and prayers for her continued recovery are encouraged.  Thank you.

 Welcome to the newly elected members of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Local Boxing Committee (LBC). The four year term for the board runs from 2024-2027. The board members and their contact information follows: 

• President, Cornelius Stevenson (313) 686-4279 michiganlbc19prez@mail.com
• Vice-President, Cheri Szendre (231) 652-0176 cheri.szendre@gmail.com
• Registration Chair, Ed Mosley (616) 318-0731 bromo106@aol.com
• Treasurer, Betty Richards (989) 714-9444 betty_ica57@gmail.com
• Secretary, Joe Kastely (734) 255-1855 secretary@michiganlbc.com
• Chief of Officials, Angela Johnson (218) 340-6634 coo_lbc19@usa.com
• Athlete Representatives, Sarah Rae Batenburg, Jamey Cates

This information may also be found on the Michigan LBC Contacts page of this website.

The winners of the Region 2 Silver Gloves Regionals are advancing to the Silver Gloves Nationals February 1-3, 2024 in Independence, Missouri.  A list of the Regional Champions from Michigan who will be advancing to the Nationals follows immediately below

8 year old Male

60 lbs

• Ahija Wade 

13/14 year old Male 

114 lbs

• Dionte Carswell 

138 lbs

• Talon Geck

15/16 year old Male 

106 lbs

• Hamza Ben Haj Mohammed

132 lbs

• Christian Geck 

176 lbs

• Anthony Washington 

8 year old Female 

65 lbs

• Cali Fairchild 

9/10 year old Female 

70 lbs

• Averie Griffin 

11/12 year old Female 

114 lbs

• Naudia Hernandez 

13/14 year old Female 

101 lbs

• Nariah Davis

15/16 year old Female 

119 lbs

• Yadira Sandoval Santoyos

Good luck to all. 

The 2024 Michigan Silver Gloves State Tournament was held Saturday-Sunday December 16-17, 2023. Congratulations to all participants. The winners advanced to the Region 2 Tournament Saturday-Sunday January 13-14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   A list of boxers who advanced to the Regionals follows below. 

8 Male

60 lbs.

1. Ahija Wade - Kronk

8 Female

65 lbs.

1. Cali Fairchild - Empire Boxing

9-10 Male 

70 lbs.

1. Zobair Mohamed - Darkside

75 lbs.

1. Antonio Bell - The Keep Boxing Team

106 lbs.

1. Jaxson Wade - Kronk

9-10 Female

70 lbs.

1. Averie Julia Griffin - Superbad

11-12 Male 

70 lbs.

1. Carter Mattson - Darkside

75 lbs.

1. Hasan Alrkean - Darkside

85 lbs.

1. Tyrone Ellis - Saginaw Boxing Club

95 lbs.

1. Lavell Turner - Kronk

106 lbs.

1. Antonius Harrison - The Keep Boxing Team

114 lbs.

1. Dionte Carswell - The Keep Boxing Team

11-12 Female 

119 lbs.

1. Naudia Hernandez - Saginaw Boxing Club

13-14 Male 

90 lbs.

1. Shyne Gildersleeve - Flint Town BC

95 lbs.

1. Essa Almaweri - Darkside

101 lbs.

1. Jordan McDaniel - Superbad

110 lbs.

1. Jayden Proffitt - Joe’s ALCC Boxing

138 lbs.

1. Talon Geck - Mallo Boxing

13-14 Female

101 lbs.

1. Nariah Davis - The Keep Boxing Team

106 lbs.

1. Harmony Barber - Superbad

15-16 Male 

106 lbs.

1. Hamza ben Haj Mohamed - Darkside

110 lbs.

1. Jacob Grabowski - New Way Boxing

125 lbs.

1. Jeffrey Venier - Joe’s ALCC Boxing

132 lbs.

1. Christian Geck - Mallo Boxing

145 lbs.

1. Lamauri West - Gold’s Gym

165 lbs.

1. Jaidon Windom - Superbad

176 lbs.

1. Anthony Washington - Superbad

176 lbs.

1. Ayden Vincent - A-Square Fight Club

15-16 Female 

119 lbs.

1. Yadira Sandoval Santoyo - Team Glass

There are significant changes to weight classes in 2023 that the National Golden Gloves has implemented for this year. 

These changes only involve only the Open Male Boxers weight divisions. The Open Female Boxers weight divisions remain unchanged from last year. All novice weight divisions, both female and male, remain unchanged as well. 

For Open Male Boxers: The 132 pound weight class has been added, and the 189 pound weight class has been eliminated. 

Yes – that is true – for open males, the class below the open 203+ class is 176-203 (A 27 POUND DIFFERENTIAL!!). Please be aware of this. See below.

Male Open (age 19-40) = 112 - 125 - 132 - 139 - 147 - 156 - 165 - 176 - 203 - 203+

Female Open (age 19-40) = 106 - 114 - 125 - 132 - 139 - 146 - 154 - 165 - 178 - 178+

Youth Male (age 17-18) = 106 - 112 - 119 - 125 - 132 - 139 - 147 - 156 - 165 - 176 - 189 - 203 - 203+

Youth Female (age 17-18) = 106 - 110 - 115 - 119 - 125 - 132 - 139 - 146 - 154 - 165 - 178 - 178+

(all weights are in pounds) 

Boxers ages 8 through 16 are per USA Boxing competition weights (see the USABoxing rule book, Appendix F). 

A team comprised of boxers and coaches from the Michigan LBC visited Ireland June 12-19, 2022 and competed with boxers from Ireland.  The rewards gained from the trip by far exceed the 3-4 record that the Michigan team compiled on their visit.  This was not about “winning” or “losing”.  The trip was a “once in a lifetime” event for most of the boxers.  The experience gained was immeasurable.  These fine boxers served as ambassadors and brought home stories and lessons that they will share with for those who could not make the trip. The boxers stayed with host families on the trip.  This enabled them to get a first-hand look at how people in Ireland live.  The boxers visited gyms and learned the differences in how Irish boxers train.  The coaches had an opportunity to see how Irish gyms are structured and run.  Congratulations to Team Detroit for a very successful trip. 

Team Detroit was comprised of: Boxers, Lance Smith (team captain), Jasmine Hampton, Gage Whiting, Michael Turner, Deion Plummer, Thomas Covington, Khalil Harvey jr (“lil KK”); Coaches: Chad Jaquillard, Khalil Harvey Sr; Official: Ansel Stewart.  

Pictures from the trip are available on this website on the Photos page.  Click here to go there. 

Note: The Ireland team will be visiting Detroit for the second half of the Bridges Beyond Boxing competition on Sunday September 4, 2022.  See Calendar Page for details (click here). 

DETROIT (May 18, 2022) - KRONK Boxing Gym and TITLE Boxing announced a partnership today to supply both the KRONK amateur boxing team and ESCOT™, KRONK’s youth development program with TITLE Boxing gear including the return of the classic KRONK GOLD boxing trunks along with a full line of co-branded boxing gear that will be available for purchase by boxing fans worldwide.  

The partnership was the result of an extensive search by John Lepak, KRONK Boxing’s business manager. The famed KRONK boxing dynasty, originated by the legendary trainer Emanuel Steward, is currently in the early stages of revitalizing and re-energizing the gym and its amateur and professional boxing programs while giving back to the community through Emanuel Steward Champions of Tomorrow (ESCOT) KRONK’s youth development programs.   

“TITLE Boxing was a natural for us as we explored partnerships with them and other professional boxing companies. TITLE understood our purpose. They understood our history. And they had the ability and willingness to move quickly without a lot of red tape. That’s how we operate here. We have a lot of work to do, and we want partners who are willing to run fast with us,” said Lepak.   

Boxes and boxes of TITLE Boxing gear arrived at KRONK Gym and were ready for installation and use with the kids, aged 8-18, who aspire to become champions one day in the ring, and others who aspire to become champions in whatever life path they choose.  

“Boxing is a sport that benefits both those who want to win in the ring and those who want to win in life,” said Jeff Styers, KRONK partner. Styers is a former professional boxer himself, turned successful business owner and community leader. In 2021, he partnered with Sylvia Steward-Williams the daughter of Emanuel Steward to revitalize KRONK and restore its presence in Detroit and around the world.   

Doug Ward, TITLE Boxing‘s vice president of marketing, said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to advance both the next generation of boxers and leaders to their highest potential. It’s a chance for us to not only outfit the KRONK boxing team but also help ESCOT, KRONK’s youth development program. There’s a great need out there for kids to have mentorship and guidance, learn discipline and hard work, and gain the courage that can only come from stepping into that ring.“  

TITLE Boxing generously provided equipment, including heavy bags, speed bags, corner pads, mitts, hand wraps, boxing gloves, and everything else needed to outfit a world-class gym. They have also sourced and are providing the “real” classic KRONK GOLD boxing trunks for the amateur team. KRONK head coach, Erskine Wade said, “Many former amateur and professional boxers feared those trunks, on sight, back in the day. Our plan is that they will fear them again. I can’t wait to have those trunks back.” 

 “If my father were alive, he would be truly grateful to TITLE for partnering with us. So many of our amateur boxers and the ESCOT kids cannot afford their own gear or even pay for their membership in the gym. Sponsorships keep our doors open and our program running. That would not be possible without companies like TITLE Boxing and their generosity,” said Sylvia Steward-Williams, KRONK partner.   

“The gym looks amazing; never looked better. And the kids are starting to realize that they are part of something big. Not only are they part of a bright future but also a legacy, a banner of boxing tradition and excellence,” said Milton McCrory, KRONK coach and former world champion who was trained by Emanuel Steward himself.  

KRONK Gym’s storied history includes dozens of world champions. Today many of those world champions are part of the KRONK family and give back by training and inspiring young boxers and the ESCOT kids.  

Already the TITLE-KRONK partnership is creating a line of co-branded gear that will include exclusive Emanuel Steward Signature Punch Mitts among other iconic items which will be available to boxing fans who want to relive an epic period in boxing history and support ESCOT at the same time. TITLE Boxing will donate profits from the co-branded merchandise to this worthy cause.  

 “I think this is just the beginning of a long-term relationship between KRONK and TITLE, since Lepak. “We are just getting started.”  

About KRONK KRONK Boxing Gym was founded in the basement of a Detroit community center nearly 50 years ago. From those humble beginnings, Emanuel Steward turned KRONK into a household name by training more than 41 fighters to world champion titles. In 2021, nine years after the passing of Emanuel Steward in 2012, his daughter Sylvia Steward-Williams partnered with former pro boxer Jeff Styers to revitalize the gym and the KRONK brand. Today, KRONK is on the rise through its new amateur program and professional affiliations. Fans can find real, authorized apparel and boxing gear only at the Real KRONK Gym Store where 10% of all proceeds go to ESCOT, Emanuel Steward Champions of Tomorrow, KRONK’s youth development program which helps kids have a better shot at leading a championship life.  KRONK Gym is located at the Jefferson-Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan. (www.kronk.com, www.realkronkgymstore.)  

About TITLE Boxing  From equipment design to real involvement in the sport, to having integrity in business, TITLE continually delivers the best in the boxing industry. Since 1998, TITLE Boxing has been dedicated to making everyone’s pursuit of the sweet science a positive experience, by being the industry leader in safety, innovation, setting the standard of what great gear really means and taking pride in what prize fighting is all about. Every piece of equipment that bears the TITLE logo, is a demonstration of their deeper passion for the future of our youth.  It represents the support of healthy amateur competition, professional boxing at its best, physical fitness across all ages and symbolizes every athlete’s personal journey towards greatness. (www.TITLEboxing.com)  -END- 

The USABoxing rulebook has been updated as of January 1, 2022. A link for downloading the new rulebook and a summary of the changes may be found here: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-boxing/usa-boxing-national-rulebook

Among some of the highlights are:

• Official in Charge replaces Supervisor
• Beards are permitted at local and regional events up to a certain length
• New weight classifications
• The number of rounds and time limits for rounds are updated
• Pee wee females may box pee wee males
• Dentists need not sign braces form -- Only the boxer's parents
• Red mouthpieces are permitted
• Sport Hijabs are permitted
• 10 ounce gloves up to 139 lbs.  12 ounce gloves at 140 lbs. and over.

See the new rulebook and the summary page for the complete list of changes.

The following is a press release from October 8: 

Kronk Announces New Partnership 

Press Conference October 8, 2021, to Reveal Plan for the Future 

DETROIT (Oct. 8, 2021) - Kronk Boxing Detroit will announce at an October 8, 2021 press conference at TCF Center, a new partnership between Sylvia Steward-Williams, daughter of Kronk’s Boxing Hall of Fame trainer, Emanuel Steward, and Jeff Styers, founder and CEO of Arrow Strategies, owner of Norwayne Boxing Gym Youth Development Program and former professional boxer, who together plan to revitalize Kronk’s past and positively impact the lives of kids in the Detroit Metro area. 

The partnership will align Norwayne Boxing Gym’s highly successful boxing and life changing youth development programs with the famed Kronk heritage and brand name. The belief is that this powerful combination will inspire kids to achieve, and will develop them into the champions they may not yet know they can be, both in the ring and in life. All programs are free to youth. 

“My father cared deeply about the young people at the gym. He took care of them. When the opportunity came to partner with Jeff Styers, who has a track record of putting kids and their futures first, I knew we had to find a way to join forces,” said Sylvia StewardWilliams. Steward-Williams has been leading the Kronk brand for more than 25 years.

Jeff Styers founded Norwayne Boxing Gym in 2015 so that kids in the Detroit Metro area could learn the powerful life lessons that come from boxing training and competition. It quickly grew into a program that includes mentoring, tutoring, community involvement and leadership, in addition to athletics. He credits the lessons he learned as both an amateur and a pro boxer as primary reasons for his success in life. He has made it his mission to teach others. 

“My relationship with the Stewards, getting to know Emanuel, his wife Marie and daughter Sylvia goes back many years. Even as a young boxer, I revered the Kronk name and the boxers it produced. Seeing an opponent in Kronk trunks across the ring, I knew it was going to be a good fight. To say I’m honored to be a partner in the international Kronk brand and with this legendary family, is an understatement. To carry on Emanuel’s mission is a dream come true,” said Styers. 

More details about the partnership, its vision, its mission and its goals—both short term and long term—will be revealed in a press conference October 8, 2021, at the TCF Center in the shadow of the famed Joe Louis statue. All press is invited to attend. 

The new Kronk Gym will host an Open House the day after the press conference on October 9, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Jefferson-Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan. Everyone is encouraged to join in the festivities.

For more information: Kathy Heasley – 480-209-7293 (cell) Heasley & Partners, Inc. Kathy@KRONKSPORTS.COM 

To watch the press conference of October 8, 2021, please click on this link:   https://vimeo.com/626510037

For photos of the press conference, go to the Photos page (click here).

Gary Richards, former president of the Michigan Association of USA Boxing, received this year’s Julius Piazza Memorial Trophy in recognition of his leadership and support of amateur boxing across the Great Lakes region over the past 50 years. Richards, a longtime Saginaw resident, has played an important role in strengthening amateur boxing efforts statewide, working closely with area trainers and athletes throughout the Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves circuit. Richards’ impact on the world of amateur boxing extends far beyond Michigan, as he joined the USA Boxing Board as its Grassroots Director in 2010. Richards is the 49th recipient of the annual Julius Piazza Memorial Trophy, which honors the late boxing promoter who orchestrated several major boxing matches at Veterans Memorial Park in the 1950s and spearheaded efforts to bring the Golden Gloves to Saginaw in 1962. “We have been honoring outstanding local boxers with the Julius Piazza Memorial Trophy for the past 47 years, and Gary is our first recipient who is being recognized primarily for his extraordinary efforts outside the ring,” said Tony Piazza, who selects the award recipients in collaboration with the Piazza family. “Gary’s impact on the world of amateur boxing is truly incredible, and I am confident that Michigan’s strong reputation as a leader in amateur boxing is a direct reflection of his efforts over the past 50 years. My brothers, James and Andy, and I are proud to add Gary's name to our father's trophy." The Julius Piazza Memorial Trophy remains on display in downtown Saginaw at the Sports Hall of Fame wing of the Castle Museum, having previously been on display at the Dow Event Center for more than 40 years.

Contact: Tony Piazza, 989-751-0361, piazza.anthony1@gmail.com

June 17, 2021

(The photo at the left was taken June 5th at the Saginaw Golden Gloves tournament. Left to right: Tony Piazza, Gary Richards and James Piazza)  A larger photo is on the Photos page.  Click here to go to the Photos page.

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