AMATEUR SPOTLIGHT

USA Boxing Colorado Association

2009 Calendar of Upcoming Amateur Boxing Events

January 31, 2009 – A1 Boxing Show @ Aurora, CO (Glenn Goodson-720-933-8829)

February 4-7, 2009 – National Silver Gloves Tournament @ Kansas City, MO

February 7, 2009 – Delgado’s Boxing Show @ Arvada, CO (Henry Delgado-303-916-6022)

February 21, 2009 – Golden Gloves Boxing Show @ Commerce City, CO (Beau Campbell-303-263-9024 OR Jeanne DePriest-970-978-5188)

February 28, 2009 – Boxing in the Bayou Show @ Red Shield Community Center in Denver, CO (Everette Elliston-720-434-7643)

March 7, 2009 – Pueblo Bombers Boxing Show @ Risley Middle School in Pueblo, CO (Dave Sandoval-719-671-7121)

March 14, 2009 – Level I Officials Clinic in Denver, CO (Ric Ericson-303-204-0605) Please Note:  This may be combined with a Level II Officials Clinic, if it can be arranged.  We will keep you informed.

March 16-23, 2009 – Train the Trainer Seminar @ TBA (by National USAB)  This Seminar is intended for both Officials and Coaches that are sent by their LBC. 

March 24-28, 2009 – State Golden Gloves Tournament @ Commerce City, CO (Beau Campbell-303-263-9024 OR Jeanne DePriest-970-978-5188)

April 4, 2009 – Regional Golden Gloves Tournament @ Commerce City, CO (Beau Campbell-303-263-9024 OR Jeanne DePriest-970-978-5188)

April 17-18, 2009 – State Senior Tournament @ TBA in Colorado.  Bids will be sent to all registered clubs a minimum of 60 days prior to this event.  (A Senior Athlete Meeting will be held at this Tournament to vote on two athlete representatives to the Colorado LBC Board of Directors for the term 2009-2012).   

April 24-26, 2009 – State Junior Olympic Tournament @ TBA in Colorado.  Bids will be sent to all registered clubs a minimum of 60 days prior to this event. 

May 2, 2009 – Ed Apodaca Invitational V Boxing Show @ Pueblo, CO (Scott Gomez-719-240-4749)

May 4-9, 2009 – National Golden Gloves Tournament @ Salt Lake City, UT

May 15-16, 2009 – Regional Tournament (combined both Senior and Junior Olympic) @ TBA in Colorado.  (Senior Coordinator Scott Gomez-719-240-4749 and Junior Coordinator Jeff Rodriguez-970-590-1463)

June 8-13, 2009 – USA Boxing National Championships (Men’s, Women’s, and Junior Olympics) @ Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO

July 23-25, 2009 – National Junior Golden Gloves Tournament @ Mesquite, NV

August 15, 2009 – Level I Officials Clinic in Denver, CO (Ric Ericson-303-204-0605)

Delgado Promotions has dedicated this section to recognizing outstanding amateur boxers from the Rocky Mountain region. This spotlight features Robert Rodriguez from Greeley, CO. Robert recently won the 2008 Future Stars National Championship! Congratulations, Robert!

Robert Rodriguez
Birthdate: July 1, 1990
Hometown: Greeley, CO
Weightclass: Featherweight (125 lbs.)
Height: 5’11“
Coaches: Jeff Rodriguez, Jacob Sanchez
Club Name: Rodarte Boxing
School: Colorado High School
Began Boxing: 1998



Career Highlight(s):
2005 National J.O. gold medalist
2005 International Cadet Championship gold medalist, Brownsville, Texas



How did you get involved with boxing? I went to the gym and thought it would be fun.
What is your greatest strength in the ring? My mind and my jab
Did you ever play any other sports? Football, basketball, baseball and karate
What do you love most about boxing? Traveling
What are your goals in and out of the ring? Graduating high school; making it to the 2012 Olympics
What is your favorite movie? Grandma’s Boy
What is your favorite TV show? “The Wayans Bros.”
What are your hobbies outside of boxing? Cars
What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know? I am a good artist.



2008
U.S. Future Stars National Championships: dec. Amir Iman, Albany, N.Y., 16-9, in the preliminary round; Andre Ramirez, Camp Lejeune, N.C. – USMC, 19-3, in the quarterfinals; dec. Guy Robb, Sacramento, Calif., 20-9, in the semifinals; dec. Mercedes Manriquez, Houston, Texas, 16-10, for the championship.



2007
U.S. Championships: stopped Jimmy Maher, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., RSC-3 (1:21); dec. Charles Huerta, Paramount, Calif., 34-21; lost on points to Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, N.Y., 35-30, in quarterfinals