Main Event

Weight classes apply to Novice and Elite Boxers. Only Elite boxers will advance to the National Golden Gloves.

Twenty (20) weight classes will be contested at the National Tournament. As an Olympic Qualifier, ONLY US citizens are allowed to compete in the Olympic weight classes as indicated in RED.

Non-citizens and boxers that do not wish to qualify for the Olympics are allowed to compete in the weight classes outlined in BLACK, bold ink.

MALE: 112, 125, 132, 139, 147, 156, 165, 176, 203, 203+

FEMALE: 110, 119, 125, 132, 139, 146, 154, 165, 178, 178+

1. Boxers, coaches, and Officials must register online for this tournament. Make sure all information is uploaded to your 2023 membership card.

2. Only ONE boxer per weight class from each gym will be able to register.

3. Boxer Age Requirement: Boxers ages 18 thru 40. All boxers must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of local competition but not yet 41 on May 13^th, 2023, to compete in this tournament. Elite boxers: a copy of your driver’s license, state ID will be required.

4. Bout Requirements: Elite boxers must have a total of ten (10) bouts in Matchtracker with two (2) bouts fought from August 14^th, 2022, till the last day of registration Thursday, April 6^th, 2023. Novice boxers 0-9 bouts. Elite boxers will box 3/3’s, Novice will box 3/2’s.

5. Rooms: will be provided for Elite Boxers that wish to stay at the casino. Boxers will be sharing rooms with other boxers. Deadline for rooms will be April 6^th at 2pm. Make sure you email Lisa at lisa@uppercutgym.com to confirm you are on the list for a room.

6. Uniforms: We HIGHLY suggest that boxers have a blue and red uniform for this tournament. This is not required. Please refer to the attached documents for restrictions on uniforms.

7. Boxing Equipment: ONLY OPEN FACE USA Boxing Approved headgear will be allowed.

8. All boxers must be clean shaven for this advancing tournament.

National Golden Gloves will be held in Philadelphia May 6^th, 2023 – May 14^th 2023.