Klitschko-Povetkin judge on probation, wears electronic ankle bracelet

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And who says Boxing aint corrupt?

WBA-appointed Klitschko-Povetkin judge Ted Gimza has been given special permission by the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois, to leave the USA to work the WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight championship fight on October 5 in Moscow, Russia. Gimza, who in a plea bargain pled guilty to a felony weapons charge on July 29th (Lake County Case Number: 12CF382) is serving a two-year probation which includes 24/7 electronic home monitoring, a.k.a. “ankle bracelet” for a period of 160 days which extends well past the fight date. According to Keith S. Brin, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Gimza has been granted the right to leave the country between October 1 and October 7 for employment purposes and is released from electronic home monitoring during the above time periods. The WBA is aware of Gimza’s legal situation and both camps have signed off on him working the fight.

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Check his credentials out

The Chicago Golden Gloves boxing tournament wrapped up over the weekend. The man helping to run it though is in trouble with the law and there are calls for him to step down.

It's the annual Chicago Golden Gloves boxing tournament at Cicero's Clyde Park District Field House. The Chicago Golden Gloves has been around since 1923 producing such greats as Sonny Liston, Muhammed Ali and Irish dancer Michael Flatley.

However, lately some say there's a cloud hanging over the Golden Gloves and it has everything to do with this man --- Chicago-land Golden Gloves director Ted Gimza.

Gimza, a two time felon who has a long criminal history dating back to 1975, had his most recent run in with the law in February of 2012. He was pulled over in Buffalo Grove for speeding and subsequently charged with a DUI, unlawful possession of a 38 caliber handgun, no firearm identification card, as well as in possession of a switchblade. This, while also being on probation for a previous DUI in 2010.

John O'Brien is a former Golden Gloves boxer and professional referee who is calling on Gimza to step down from his post. O'Brien firmly believes that the head of any youth sports organization franchise shouldn't be an alleged criminal with a prior criminal record.

That sentiment is echoed by Sean Curtin, who is a longtime boxing promoter and former tournament director of the Golden Gloves.

Curtin and O'Brien say Gimza's current legal troubles, on top of his criminal history, are in stark contrast to what the Golden Gloves are supposed to be about -- providing good role models for kids. The Golden Gloves website claims, "We understand that boxing can't save every young person, but we know that given the opportunity through sport, lives can be guided and shaped, resulting in positive, productive citizens."

However, Gimza won't hear any of that!

On Friday, Gimza's court case received a continuance to mid-May, which is about the time he is scheduled to supervise some Golden Glove Chicago winners at the nationals in Utah.

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[Freedom]

The referee Pabon seems shady too. Watch what he did in Guzman-Allakhverdiev.

[smashup]

Not that im 100% law abiding but does this really give off a good image to kids etc?

Trying to imagine a Football referee with a tag on his ankle

[Beanz]

Ha! You couldn't make it up.

[Spicoli]

And some think its an exaggeration to call them criminal. How is this not being protested by either camp?!

[IamInuit]

Would have been hilarious if he was convicted of perjury.

[Britkid]

Oh boxing, you so funny...

[p4pking]

Unreal. Not that it's likely, but imagine if he turns in a bad decision to top it off.

Felon with ankle bracelet gets 7 day hall pass to commit robbery abroad, and gets paid for it! Dope

[Master]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

[Britkid]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

No problem with that, but does he need the added hassle of this coming out as he prepares to judge a huge fight. Surely there are bouts in the USA this weekend that he could judge in?

[Silkeyjoe]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

No problem with that, but does he need the added hassle of this coming out as he prepares to judge a huge fight. Surely there are bouts in the USA this weekend that he could judge in?

How many chances of rehabilitation should he get? Criminal record back to 1975. Offense in 2010 and 2012. America is fucking retarded. Ex cons caught drinking and driving and carrying deadly weapons and hes put under house arrest FFS no wonder you have guys shooting up the place every other day. Seriously cop the fuck on!

[Britkid]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

No problem with that, but does he need the added hassle of this coming out as he prepares to judge a huge fight. Surely there are bouts in the USA this weekend that he could judge in?

How many chances of rehabilitation should he get? Criminal record back to 1975. Offense in 2010 and 2012. America is fucking retarded. Ex cons caught drinking and driving and carrying deadly weapons and hes put under house arrest FFS no wonder you have guys shooting up the place every other day. Seriously cop the fuck on!

If he has served his punishment and has shown himself capable of doing the job, he deserves (another) chance. My argument was perhaps a lower profile bout may of benefitted both Gizma and the sport. Redemption is an excellent trait in both boxing and the human race, but for that to happen people need to be given the chance to redeem themselves...

[ykdadamaja]

LOL... you can't make it up. Not at all.

[Silkeyjoe]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

No problem with that, but does he need the added hassle of this coming out as he prepares to judge a huge fight. Surely there are bouts in the USA this weekend that he could judge in?

How many chances of rehabilitation should he get? Criminal record back to 1975. Offense in 2010 and 2012. America is fucking retarded. Ex cons caught drinking and driving and carrying deadly weapons and hes put under house arrest FFS no wonder you have guys shooting up the place every other day. Seriously cop the fuck on!

Again I agree, but how many chances?

If he has served his punishment and has shown himself capable of doing the job, he deserves (another) chance. My argument was perhaps a lower profile bout may of benefitted both Gizma and the sport. Redemption is an excellent trait in both boxing and the human race, but for that to happen people need to be given the chance to redeem themselves...

The man is 60 now, he has records against him since 1975 (over 35 years ago) and his latest crime is a year ago. Is there a chance of rehabilitation here? No. Also, has he served his time? No

[Britkid]

Nothing wrong with this, he does need to be rehabilitated back into society somehow.

No problem with that, but does he need the added hassle of this coming out as he prepares to judge a huge fight. Surely there are bouts in the USA this weekend that he could judge in?

How many chances of rehabilitation should he get? Criminal record back to 1975. Offense in 2010 and 2012. America is fucking retarded. Ex cons caught drinking and driving and carrying deadly weapons and hes put under house arrest FFS no wonder you have guys shooting up the place every other day. Seriously cop the fuck on!

Again I agree, but how many chances?

If he has served his punishment and has shown himself capable of doing the job, he deserves (another) chance. My argument was perhaps a lower profile bout may of benefitted both Gizma and the sport. Redemption is an excellent trait in both boxing and the human race, but for that to happen people need to be given the chance to redeem themselves...

The man is 60 now, he has records against him since 1975 (over 35 years ago) and his latest crime is a year ago. Is there a chance of rehabilitation here? No. Also, has he served his time? No

We do not have enough information to make a sound judgement on whether he could redeem himself. But I would agree as he has an ankle bracelet it would seem he has not 'served his time'. But that said, the judge gave him permission to do this, and I would suggest the judge knows more about the case than you or me.