Meldrick Taylor (b. Junior lightweight (130 lbs.) In 1971, Frazier fought against Muhammed Ali in what was dubbed the Fight of the Century, which Frazier won in a fifteen-round unanimous decision. 1986), a popular fighter of Puerto Rican descent from North Philadelphia. Aneudy Rios, right, poses for a photo after winning the Outstanding Open Boxer Award at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. 1988) captured his first world championship in 2012 in Houston and was celebrated as the citys first Hispanic world champion. The two opened the Flash Boxing and Activity Center in 2018 to help push their mission. Top row, left to right, Flyweight Jessie Rodlea, Bantam Manuel Navarro; middle row, Feather Floyd Molina, Lightweight Pat Bishop, Welter Jesse Valdez; bottom row, Middle Eugene Meeks, Light-heavy David Harman, and Heavy-weight John Phillips. KeiShawn Partee has his arm raised in victory after defeating Teymaan Kelly at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. He is also an Army veteran who served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2010 to 2011. Jersey Joe Walcott (1914-94), Camden: National Boxing Association (NBA) World Heavyweight Champion. In 1975 he purchased the gym on North Broad Street that he had used since the 1960s from an investment group and reopened it to the public as Joe Fraziers Gym, where he trained future generations of Philadelphia fighters. endstream endobj 5655 0 obj <>/Metadata 74 0 R/Outlines 78 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 5652 0 R/StructTreeRoot 81 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 5656 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 5657 0 obj <>stream %%EOF 1957), Philadelphia: United States Boxing Association (USBA) Heavyweight Champion. Jason Sosa (b. The fieldhouse was a big part of his childhood, from summer camp to sports leagues. A garbage pail is placed in one corner in case, well, you know. His results were: Defeated Tsvetan Tsvetkov (Bulgaria) PTS Zachary Brayton (Significant Strikes West) d. Austin Conners (Kzoo Boxing West), 4-1. Frazier dominated the Philadelphia boxing scene throughout the 1970s, holding the World Heavyweight Title from 1970-73. When Im working towards something, I envision the biggest outcome.. The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce estimated that spectators brought in an additional $3 million in revenue to the city around the time of this bout. Recent winners in Chicago include former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz and Michael Bennett, who both grew up in the city and competed in the Olympics. Accessed, Original image part of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. Captain Joseph M. Patterson suggested naming it the "Golden Gloves." The Chicago Tribune, which also owned the New York Daily News, then announced it would conduct a "Golden Gloves". But those two words still carry prestige. The Blue Horizon closed suddenly in 2010 because of the deterioration of the building, tax issues, and the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. Assandri eventually lost to Joseph Abudy in the quarterfinal. The weight limit for lightweights was first contested at 135lb (61kg), but was lowered to 132lb (60kg) in 1967.[1]. "Texas Golden Gloves champions." This is the other side that people dont talk about, Hernandez says. Ticket sales at the Louis-Walcott fight proved that white boxing fans were willing to attend a bout featuring a black champion defend his title against a black challenger. Frazier won, becoming the undisputed Heavyweight champion. On December 5, 1947, Homesteadville, New Jersey, native Arnold Cream (1914-1994), better known as Jersey Joe Walcott, squared off against heavyweight champion Joe Louis (1914-81) at Madison Square Garden. The citys Boardwalk Hall had been available for sports events from the time it opened in 1929, but the presence of the casinos attracted numerous title fights to the oceanfront city from the 1980s to the 2000s. A womens division was added in 1994. Turning professional in 1965, Frazier fought consistently until 1970 when he faced World Boxing Association champion Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden. Ndeye Diouf has her arm raised in victory after defeating Zamyla Thurman-Houston at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. Harry Lewis (1886-1956), Philadelphia: World Welterweight Champion. As an amateur boxer, Frazier won the Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship in 1962, 1963, and 1964 as well as the Gold Medal for boxing in the 1964 Olympics. Philadelphias Boxing Heritage: 1876-1976. 817-272-3000 Directions Contact Us. Fighters from the Greater Philadelphia region often came from poor or working-class neighborhoods. Eight Texas Golden Glove Champions will represent the Lone Star State in the Tournament of Champions. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2010. Johnson was a two-time world junior featherweight and one-time bantamweight champion. Check all the current boxing champions for all four major organizations in each weight division. Mike Tyson (W) vs. Tyrell Biggs for the WBC World Heavyweight, WBA World Heavyweight, and the IBF World Heavyweight Titles (October 16, 1987), Convention Hall, Atlantic City. Danny Garcia (b. WBO . Van Davis (Muskegon Boxing Club West) d. Anthony DiFre (Flint Town East), 3-2. 1974 Lightweight Quarter-Finalist at the inaugural World Amateur Championships in Havana, Cuba. Plain Dealer reporter Joe Maxse, with the help of Gene Glen of the East Side News, has compiled a list of Cleveland Golden Gloves amateur boxing champions from 1929 to the present. Karl Dargan (b. Davis was all smiles afterward. 1985 & 1986 United States Amateur Lightweight Champion. 0 Bernard Hopkins (W) vs. Karo Murat for the IBF World Light Heavyweight Title (October 26, 2013), Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. Members of the citys African American population, which jumped from 34,000 to 480,000 between 1850 and 1950, also played important roles in developing the sport and its popularity. Im expecting a great competition, I want to get a learning experience out of it obviously I want to win too but I want to come back with some learning experience, Lugo said. Curl, James. Guillermo Mercado has his arm raised in victory after defeating Jason Wells at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. That includes Olympians and pros like Bennett, and Davis could soon join that list. University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections. For over one hundred years, Philadelphia neighborhoods, for better and worse, played a significant role in molding fighters. Although Walcott lost to Louis in a controversial decision, his participation in this bout proved to have a deeper impact on race, sports, and society as the first time a black boxer broke the color line. Mead, Chris. 3 at 176 pounds by USA Boxing, the Chicago Golden Gloves tournament, a storied event. Thats the main thing thats on my mind. Fighters from the Greater Philadelphia region often came from poor or working-class neighborhoods. Every purchase directly supports University of Michigan athletic programs. Many Golden Gloves champions went on to become professional world champions. For Davis, the march to the championship fight was expected. He bought a 24-by-24-foot ring to replace the smaller one supplied by the Chicago Park District. 1961), Philadelphia: WIBA World Light Heavyweight and WIBF World Super Middleweight Champion. Bert Sugars Punchlines: The Best of Boxings Most Colorful Writer. In April 2008, the legendary gym and staple of North Philadelphia, Joe Fraziers Gym, closed due to Fraziers health issues, unmanageable debt, and back taxes. This years setting for the largest and longest-running non-national boxing tournament in the United States was Cicero Stadium, a rec center with quite the history. 1988), Philadelphia: WBC Junior Welterweight, WBA and Ring Junior Welterweight, and WBC Welterweight Champion. The Twenty-Third District PAL boxing program, located in a traditionally high crime area, served as the training grounds for numerous professional boxers including Joe Frazier and Bennie Briscoe. Thousands of young people who sought a better life trained in those gyms, where, frequently, they found escape from the hazards of gang violence, local rivalries, criminal activity, and drugs. Gary Stark Jr. was a three-time Golden Gloves champion before turning pro in 2002. According to Eakinss wife, Susan, every figure in the scene posed for the artist. Justin Lacey-Pierce (MGGA West) d. Jason Jackson (Westside Boxing West), 5-0. He has worked in financial services for over seven years and serves as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He uses his bike and public transportation to get to the fieldhouse and his job, which is five miles in a different direction from home. 1973 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Finalist, losing on points to Sugar Ray Leonard. When the opening bell rang, he hustled to the middle of the ring, eager steps on a challenging path he hopes takes him to boxings biggest stages. 1963), Philadelphia: NABF Cruiserweight and WBA World Cruiserweight Champion. He used to display photos and funeral programs and newspaper obits on a wall but eventually ran out of room, so he keeps them in a drawer. Joe Frazier provided a real-life parallel to the Rocky story. The building has tunnels, now sealed, from the Prohibition era. Yusaf Mack (b. Michael Lagueux has his arm raised in victory after defeating Kyree Wiggins at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. In 1961, the legendary Blue Horizon opened its doors to professional boxing shows on North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. Joey Giardello (W) vs. Rubin Carter for the WBC World Middleweight and WBA World Middleweight Titles (December 14, 1964), Convention Hall, Philadelphia. But those two words still carry prestige. Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications, Inc., 1985. Before retiring from the fighting world in 2003, Johnson competed in the pro leagues where he would finish his career with a 22-6 record and three world championship belts. And he was an outstanding athlete, great boxer, hes won junior national tournaments before and now hes a Chicago Golden Gloves Champion.. 1966), Philadelphia: IBF World Junior Welterweight and WBA World Welterweight Champion. The most comprehensive, authoritative reference source ever created for the Philadelphia region. 1936), this gym provided local children and teens with a place to not only train in boxing, but also to train in academics. At the end of the night, 11 West Michigan boxers had their hands raised in victory, while five fighters from the east side of the state celebrated Golden Gloves titles. Philadelphia Jack OBrien (1878-1942), Philadelphia: Light Heavyweight Champion. 1966 - Larry Draut - Santa Rosa, CA . In talks about his national championship defeat last year at the 2022 USA National Championships Prelim Round, Nolan stated, You have to keep pushing and later get the results that you want.. Bruce Seldon (b. List of US national Golden Gloves lightweight champions, "2013 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", "2015 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", "2016 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions: Championship Finals", "2017 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_US_national_Golden_Gloves_lightweight_champions&oldid=1080086068, This page was last edited on 30 March 2022, at 06:48. 1986), Philadelphia: USBA Super Bantamweight and WBA-NABA Super Bantamweight Champion. Follow The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia on Instagram Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Top row, left to right, Flyweight Jessie Rodlea, Bantam Manuel Navarro; middle row, Feather Floyd Molina, Lightweight Pat Bishop, Welter Jesse Valdez; bottom row, Middle Eugene Meeks, Light-heavy David Harman, and Heavy-weight John Phillips. He said the journey has been rough through ups and downs, but he knows he can make it through and wont quit on his goals. Here, he portrayed the professional boxer Turkey Point Billy Smith taking a moment of rest during a match at the Philadelphia Arena. Larry Holmes (b. Nolan has been training at the Flash Boxing and Activity Center for the last two years, which is owned by former East St. Louis Golden Glove Champion and 1984 U.S. Olympic Team member Arthur Flash Johnson. Career Record Won: 38, KOs: 14 Lost : 13 Draw: 3 Credit:. A women's division was added in 1994. Mike Tyson (W) vs. Larry Holmes for the WBC World Heavyweight, WBA World Heavyweight, and the IBF World Heavyweight Titles (January 22, 1988), Convention Hall, Atlantic City. 1976), Philadelphia: WBA-NABA Featherweight, WBC International Lightweight, and WBO-NABO Super Lightweight Champion. Following his second fight against Foreman and a cameo in the film Rocky, Frazier dedicated himself to training local Philadelphia boxers. He advances to the 2023 Golden Gloves of America National Tournament, which will be held in Philadelphia from May 8 to May 13. Joe Frazier, shown here in 1968, was born January 12, 1944, in South Carolina and moved to Philadelphia in 1959 at fifteen years old. Its important to me because I want to get my name out there, says Lugo, who started boxing when he was 9. Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Arcadia, 2002. Joe Louis: Black Champion in White America. In 1961, the legendary Blue Horizon opened its doors to professional boxing shows on North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. Frazier compiled a 29-0 record as champion, but lost the title to George Foreman in 1973. Like The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia on Facebook, Follow The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia on Instagram, Like The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia on Facebook, Philadelphia, the Place that Loves You Back, Happy Hollow boxing, four decades in the ring (WHYY, July 12, 2011), Philadelphia student to become youngest female boxing promoter (WHYY, September 29, 2011), Boxing fans pay tribute to Joe Frazier at Philadelphia arena (WHYY, November 11, 2011), Whose statue should be next? Stark lost his initial try at a Golden Gloves title in 1999, but bounced back in 2000 to win his first . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward, credited with creating baseballs All-Star game 90 years ago, started the boxing tourney in 1923 with 424 fighters from around the city. Aaron Davis vs. Meldrick Taylor (W) for the WBA World Welterweight Title (January 19, 1991), Convention Center, Atlantic City. Two members of the PAL boxing program are shown here fighting during a 1969 exposition. Email Maxse or call him at 216-999-5168.. Find other sports databases at cleveland.com Data Central. 1976), Trenton: NABF Super Lightweight, WBA-NABA Super Lightweight, IBU World Super Welterweight, USBA Super Welterweight Champion. David Bey (b. 2 all-time on the New York Golden Glove championship lists when he . Still, other Philadelphia boxing landmarks survived the challenges of the twenty-first-century. When I went to work, I just always had him signed up for some type of activity, says Weatherly, a Chicago Transit Authority bus driver. Beau Jack for the World Lightweight Title (July 12, 1948), Shibe Park, Philadelphia. ( Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries) Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). To cool down, they play basketball. In 1947, members of the Philadelphia Police Department founded the nonprofit Police Athletic League (PAL) to provide North Philadelphias youth with after-school sports, a refuge from the dangers of the streets, and educational and cultural programs. Jackie Frazier-Lyde (b. It has gone from Soldier Field and Chicago Stadium to smaller venues in and around the city. In 1876, two Philadelphia bare-knuckle fighters, Philadelphia Jimmy Weeden (1846-77) and Billy Walker (1857-76), fought before a crowd of gamblers on a barge near Pennsville, New Jersey. A promising lightweight boxer from the metro-east has legitimate hopes for his future and a chance to win a national Golden Glove Championship and compete as an Olympian. Joe Frazier (1944-2011), Philadelphia: New York World Heavyweight and World Heavyweight Champion. 1980), Philadelphia: USBA Super Middleweight, WBA-NABA Light Heavyweight, NABF Light Heavyweight, and USBA Light Heavyweight Champion. No. In Philadelphia, locations such as Joe Hand Gym in Northern Liberties continued to play an important role in the community in the 1990s. Welterweight world champion, 1946-51; middleweight world champion five times, 1951, 1951-52, 1955, 1957, 1958-60. Johnson says Nolan is special because of his old-school boxing style and his agility in the ring. Its a great feeling to be able to see a kid that has the potential to grow to the highest level, Johnson said. We always called him the machine, because the kid kept going, Rockford Patriots Boxing Club coach Jimmy Goodman said. The gyms role in the community and its presence in the film instilled a renewed sense pride in the neighborhood for area residents and continued Philadelphias boxing tradition. As of late 2016, the facade and auditorium were standing, but the majority items inside the venue, including the ring, had been sold at auction. Calvin Grove (b. He has no doubts about it. Texas' Golden Gloves team gives the 'thumbs up' sign before leaving for Chicago's Tournament of Champions. Fred Pendleton (b. Davis and other fighters can chase big money and fame in boxing without the Golden Gloves. 1984), Philadelphia: WBO-NABO Lightweight, NABF Lightweight, and WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Champion. Something that Johnson prioritizes with his boxers is having faith in competition. %PDF-1.5 % Leonard became National Golden Gloves champion at 16, less than a year after the popular 1972 U.S. Olympic boxing team -- which featured . Clark was the Lightweight Champion of America and eventually lost the title to Chambers in 1879. Its not unusual for Hernandez, a 70-year-old Vietnam veteran and the sort of good-humored and no-nonsense character that would fit in a Rocky movie, to pay out of pocket for equipment that isnt donated so his boxers can be on more level footing with their competition. 1985 & 1986 All-Army Lightweight Champion. I just want him to give 100% effort and if he gives that then I think the winning and the other side of the coin, being victorious, will take its place, he said. Boxing is not forever. 1961), Philadelphia: USBA Super Welterweight and IBF World Junior Middleweight Champion. Boxing matches were required to take place within the city limits and contests could last no longer than four rounds, a restriction that was later changed to six rounds for scoring purposes. Throughout the early 1900s, the sport of boxing was especially popular with poor immigrant groups from Europe. He has Olympic hopes of his own, and he came away from this tournament with the title at 139 pounds. Dwight Muhammad Qawi (b. He spends hours sparring and hitting the bags and lifting weights and running laps around a basketball court at a recreation center in Garfield Park, the neighborhood on Chicagos West Side where he grew up. It definitely is the best since the last person to do something big (in the metro-east) was (Johnson), and hes training me, so that makes the city look even better, Nolan said. [1] 1928 - Joe Kestian - Chicago, Illinois 1929 - Roosevelt Haines - Chicago, Illinois YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Fraziers facility served as a safe haven from the dangers and distractions of the streets for inner-city youth. It is a bit rough around the edges these days, like the neighborhood it serves. March 27, 1941 Buffalo Courier Express Pg 19. Some mornings, he can give 2-year-old daughter Harmony a kiss and get one in return as he drops her off at daycare. Founded in 1995 by promoter Joe Hand Sr. (b. Nolan felt like his success did not come as a surprise due to his consistent work ethic. For most Philadelphia boxing fans who packed the hall, the former Moose Hall was Mecca. Despite being confronted with social and racial obstacles, black boxers performed with distinction during the period. The Preservation Alliance continued its fight to preserve the whole building. Twenty-eight-year-old Juniata Park native Danny Garcia captured his first world championship in 2012 in Houston, Texas, and was celebrated as the citys first Hispanic world champion. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. All good things are gonna come to an end. But for everyone that we dont save, look at all the ones that (we do).. Has a record of 2-5 (2 KOs) against former, current and future world titlists. Ivan Robinson (b. It became wildly popular and dozens of regions still run Golden Gloves tournaments, with nationals every year including next months event in suburban Philadelphia. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. in History and Culture. CHICAGO (AP) As a promising young boxer, Olympic hopeful Theon Davis knows how to bob and weave. The title bout for Davis pitted him against Eduardo Camacho, representing Chicagos Unanimous Boxing Gym. Some floor tiles are chipped. Century of Philadelphia Sports. Justin Lacey-Pierce has his arm raised in victory after defeating Jason Jackson at the 2023 Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships on Saturday, April 22 at West Catholic High School. 1986), Philadelphia: WBA-NABA Super Welterweight and WBO Inter-Continental Super Welterweight Champion. Among them were Undisputed Heavyweight Champion title defenses in Boardwalk Hall by Mike Tyson (b. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Im sure its on their minds, too. The weight limit for middleweights was first contested at 160 lb (73 kg), but was increased to 165 lb (75 kg) in 1967. This gym, it kept me away from everything bad that happens in Chicago, Davis says. Danny Dougherty (1876-1931), Philadelphia: World Bantamweight Champion. In April, Lugo was named not only Chicago Golden Gloves Men's 139-pound Open Division Champion but was the men's tournament MVP out of every division and class. GM wouldnt be surprised if deal comes soon, Why did Chiefs trade up in Rounds 2-4 of NFL Draft? ofGreaterPhiladelphia. The loss of the Blue Horizon also caused numerous local boxing promoters to move their cards to Atlantic City venues. 5679 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<52BFBF706F83F449B1D29E5EBCAF668A>]/Index[5654 40]/Info 5653 0 R/Length 120/Prev 278382/Root 5655 0 R/Size 5694/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream As the third round came to a close, Davis raised one arm as he danced away from his opponent and then raised the other, confident victory was his. The visit was no help; the New Yorkers were routed, 11-5. In 2001, Johnson and his wife, Latanya, founded the Arthur Johnson Foundation which focuses on developing the community by supporting the youth through athletes and giving back to families in need. Neighborhood rivalries could become violent sparring sessions known as gym wars. Considered by many fighters to be far rougher than the bouts they were training for, these sparring sessions caused some champion fighters and their trainers to refuse to train for bouts in the area. Robert Hines (b. Fight Card: Adrain Hadribeaj vs Kyle Prepolec Troy Lamson vs Brandon McLaughlin Robert Nash vs John White. Davis, ranked No. Philadelphias popular boxing venue the Blue Horizon closed in 2010 because of the deterioration of the building, tax issues, and the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. The Twenty-Third District PAL boxing program, located in a traditionally high crime area of North Philadelphia, served as the training grounds for numerous professional boxers including Joe Frazier (1944-2011) and Bennie Briscoe (1943-2010). Gabriel Rosado (b. The weight limit for light welterweights was first contested at 139lb (63kg), but was increased to 141lb (64kg) in 2003.[1]. John Clark (1849-1922) and Arthur Chambers (1846-1923), both of whom immigrated to the United States from the British Isles, opened boxing schools (early boxing gyms) in the late nineteenth century and developed local talent in Philadelphia. Michigans best amateur boxers from Lansing westward squared off against the top fighters from the east side of the state on Saturday during the 2023 Golden Gloves State Championship Finals at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. Even as interest in boxing declined nationally, however, it maintained a hold in the Philadelphia area. Follow along to see who earned titles at the 91st Michigan Golden Gloves State Championships. 1985), Philadelphia: NABF Junior Lightweight Champion. Family, work and boxing keep him busy. The weight limit for middleweights was first contested at 160lb (73kg), but was increased to 165lb (75kg) in 1967.[1]. Brett Veach gave this main reason, NFL Draft in Kansas City exceeded our expectations, says KC Sports Commission president, Heres a view of several key softball games in the metro-east from Saturday, Sizing up the NFL Draft in Kansas City and the Chiefs haul, plus Dante Hall | podcast. Weeden was arrested for his participation in the bout and died one year later in a Trenton prison. Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik (W) for the WBC World Middleweight and WBO World Middleweight Titles (September 29, 2007), Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. 1976), Philadelphia: IBF Cruiserweight Champion. List of US national Golden Gloves middleweight champions, Last edited on 30 November 2022, at 20:56, "2013 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", "2015 Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", "2016 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions: Championship Finals", "2017 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_US_national_Golden_Gloves_middleweight_champions&oldid=1124848705, This page was last edited on 30 November 2022, at 20:56. The gym was featured in the sixth installment of the Rocky series, Creed (2015), which co-starred Gabriel Rosado (b. Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing Biography. Amateur Boxing 132-pound tournament: 1991: Gold medal, Olympic Festival 132-pound tournament: 1991: Named Boxer of the Year by USA Boxing: 1992: Gold medal, Barcelona Olympics, lightweight boxing: 1994: WBO junior lightweight, then lightweight champion: 1994: IBF junior .