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The Theatre at Madison Square Garden held the last night of finals for New York’s 80th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves tournament this past Friday. The nearly sold-out Theatre held the last fifteen bouts in the open, novice and women’s divisions.
 Christian Concepcion (blue) faces Juan Roman (gold) in the 119-pound open championship |
 Juan Roman (gold) delivers a counter uppercut to Christian Concepcion (blue) in the 119-pound open championship |
Christian Concepcion (blue) hugs
Juan Roman (gold) after winning
the 119-pound open championship
The 119 pound open championship between Christian Concepcion of John’s Gym and Juan Roman of Gleason’s Gym was full of non-stop action. Concepcion was relentless in throwing punches with a high level of activity. Roman was game for the challenge and answered with his own high level of punches.
During the fourth round, Roman could no longer keep up the same work rate as Concepcion , but seemed to be enjoying himself as he yelled out “Woo” with a smile on his face after being on the receiving end of a three punch combination. Concepcion won a 5-0 decision.
 Kathleen Walsh (gold) faces Lasharraha Oliver (blue) in the 138-pound women championship |
 Kathleen Walsh (gold) counters with her jab against Lasharraha Oliver (blue) in the 138-pound women championship |
 Kathleen Walsh (gold) receives a straight right from Lasharraha Oliver (blue) in the 138-pound women championship |
 Kathleen Walsh (gold) prepares a long right against Lasharraha Oliver (blue) in the 138-pound women championship |
Kathleen Walsh (gold) lands
a stiff jab against Lasharraha Oliver (blue)
in the 138-pound women championship
Ronkonkoma , L.I. resident Kathleen Walsh of Heavy Hitters BC made her way to the 138 pound championship knocking out her opponent in the semi-finals to face hard hitting Lasharraha Oliver of Dragone BC. Oliver backed up Walsh with straight rights in the first two rounds.
Walsh was able to begin to land her jab in third round, but another straight right from Oliver bloodied Walsh’s nose before the end of the round. Although Oliver won a 5-0 decision, Walsh showed tremendous heart and was determined not to give up.
 Susan Merlucci (blue) faces against Emily Kramer (gold) in the 110-pound women championship |
 Referee awards Susan Merlucci (blue) the victory by stoppage against Emily Kramer (gold) in the 110-pound women championship |
The only stoppage of the finals was in the 110 pound women’s championship. Susan Merlucci (unattached) dominated the action against Emily Kramer of Team Free Form throughout the fight. The referee stopped the bout at 1:34 of the third round, feeling that Kramer could not properly defend herself.
 Danny Jacobs (blue) puts pressure on Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
 Danny Jacobs (blue) puts pressure on Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
 Danny Jacobs (blue) delivers a 1-2 combination against Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
 Danny Jacobs (blue) bloodies Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) with a stiff jab in the 165-pound open championship |
 Danny Jacobs (blue) is congratulated by Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) corner after winning the 165-pound open championship |
 Danny Jacobs (blue) and Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) await the announcement of the winner of their 165-pound open championship |
Danny Jacobs (blue) and Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold)
await the announcement of the winner
of their 165-pound open championship
Benson was a tough opponent coming out in the first round to make a statement by landing a quick jab that backed up Jacobs, who replied with a combination that sent Benson to the canvas for an 8 count.
It seemed that Benson began to tire as the fight progressed, while Jacobs continued to use blinding hand speed and a variety of combinations to win a 5-0 decision.
Danny Jacobs (blue) puts pressure on Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
Danny Jacobs (blue) puts pressure on Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
Danny Jacobs (blue) delivers a 1-2 combination against Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) in the 165-pound open championship |
Danny Jacobs (blue) bloodies Phillip Jackson-Benson (gold) with a stiff jab in the 165-pound open championship |
Nationally ranked and three time Golden Glove champion Danny Jacobs of Mendez Boxing showed why many feel he is one of the best amateur boxers in the sport when he faced Phillip Jackson-Benson of Gleason’s Gym for the 165 pound open championship.
Benson was a tough opponent coming out in the first round to make a statement by landing a quick jab that backed up Jacobs, who replied with a combination that sent Benson to the canvas for an 8 count.
It seemed that Benson began to tire as the fight progressed, while Jacobs continued to use blinding hand speed and a variety of combinations to win a 5-0 decision.
 Will Rosinsky (gold) gets inside of Yuwshua Zadok (blue) during their 178-pound open championship |
 Will Rosinsky (gold) slips the jab of Yuwshua Zadok (blue) during their 178-pound open championship |
 Will Rosinsky (gold) faces Yuwshua Zadok (blue) during their 178-pound open championship |
 Will Rosinsky (gold) confident he will be announced the winner of the 178-pound open championship against Yuwshua Zadok (blue) |
Physical education major at Queens College, two-time Golden Gloves and defending champion Will Rosinsky of Starrett City BC faced Brooklyn resident Yuwshua Zadok from the Brotherhood BC. Rosinsky used a left jab to the body to work his way inside on Zadok and was in control for the entire fight, scoring a 5-0 decision victory.
 Wladimir Klitschko and Bill Gallo take time out with the Marines for a photo |
 Bill Gallo announces Chuck Wepner to the ring for the awards ceremony |
 Bill Gallo announces boxing celebrities to the ring during an awards ceremony |
 Bill Gallo announces boxing celebrities to the ring during an awards ceremony |
The capacity crowd was treated to a variety of boxing celebrities during intermission. IBF/IBO Heavyweight World champion Wladimir Klitschko presented awards to select participants in the Golden Gloves during a special ceremony.
Bill Gallo introduced several past champions: Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Emile Griffith, Junior Jones, Carlos Ortiz, and Chuck Wepner as well as current professional fighters Lou Savarese, Travis Simms and Gary Starks.
Many of the fighters remained to sign autographs and take photos with fans.
Full results from the April 20, 2007 New York 80th Annual Daily News Golden Gloves:
106-pound women
Nellie Partow ( Kingsway BC ) DEC 5-0
Jillkerry Ward ( Harlem PAL)
119-pound open
Christian Concepcion (John’s Gym) DEC 5-0
Juan Roman (Gleason’s Gym)
132-pound novice
Vasily Zherebnenko ( Brighton BC ) DEC 4-1
Matthew Apolinaris (John’s Gym)
138-pound women
Lasharraha Oliver ( Dragone BC ) DEC 5-0
Kathleen Walsh (Heavy Hitters BC)
141-pound open
Joseph Llovet (Lumberjack Lou’s BC) DEC 4-1
Andre Henry (Gleason’s Gym)
112-pound novice
Jaime Stuart (Betances BC) DEC 5-0
Eddie Barrizonte (Kenna’s Gym)
110-pound women
Susan Merlucci (unattached) DEC RSC 1:34 3rd round
Emily Kramer (Team Free Form)
165-pound open
Danny Jacobs ( Mendez BC ) DEC 5-0
Philip Jackson-Benson (Gleason’s Gym)
176-pound women
Naralie Pacheco (Juan LaPorte BC) DEC 5-0
Kathryn Hutchins (NYBG)
106-pound novice
Vincent Guzman (Gleason’s Gym) DEC 5-0
Saqib Tariq ( Suffolk PAL)
178-pound open
William Rosinsky ( Starrett City BC ) DEC 5-0
Yuwshua Zadok (Brotherhood BC)
125-pound women
Ronica Jeffrey (Gleason’s Gym) DEC 5-0
Tracy Hutt (Gleason’s Gym)
152-pound novice
Steven Martinez (Webster PAL) DEC 5-0
Gledwin Ortiz ( Harlem PAL)
Super Heavyweight open
Nagy Aguilera ( Newburgh BC ) DEC 3-2
Adam Kownacki (Gleason’s Gym)
201-pound novice
Jose Soto (Gleason’s Gym) DEC 4-1
Luis Noboa (Gleason’s Gym)
