Since 1923
About Nevada Golden Gloves
Nevada’s affiliate of Golden Gloves of America, the national amateur boxing tournament.
Who we are
Nevada’s Golden Gloves franchise
Nevada Golden Gloves is the Nevada franchise of Golden Gloves of America, the national non-profit that has run amateur boxing’s best-known tournament since 1923.
The franchise is held by Dawn Barry and run from Barry’s Boxing Center, 2664 S Highland Dr, Las Vegas. Dawn Barry is also Nevada’s delegate to Golden Gloves of America.
Golden Gloves of Nevada Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN 84-2057920). Every sponsorship and donation goes toward running the Nevada tournament and getting Nevada’s boxers to the national championship.
Our region
Nevada Golden Gloves
The Nevada Golden Gloves has been established for over 50 years, undergoing several transformations but still maintaining its dominance in the area.
Arizona – Oregon – Washington have always been a part of the Nevada Golden Gloves as sub-franchise holders also known as Feeder Tournaments. Each state hosts a State tournament which is a Feeder to Nevada who host the regional tournament. The 1st place boxers will then advance to the Nationals. This is a large tournament consisting of 30 franchises to compete as the National Golden Gloves Champion.
Washington – Oregon – Nevada – Arizona
Regional franchise contacts
Tap a state on the map
Tom Mustin
Subfranchise Holder · Washington
- Tacoma Boxing Club
2520 South L Street
Tacoma, WA 98405 - (253) 222-2669
- tommustin1967@gmail.com
Troy Wohosky
Subfranchise Holder · Oregon
- Spartan Boxing
1601 University Street
Eugene, OR 97403 - (541) 841-0725
- wohoskytroy@yahoo.com
Dawn Barry
Franchise Holder · Nevada
- Barry's Boxing Center
2664 S Highland Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89109 - (702) 368-2696
- barrysboxing@lvcoxmail.com
Froy Guillen
Subfranchise Holder · Arizona
- PHX Fire Gym
12450 N 35th Ave #10
Phoenix, AZ 85029 - (602) 679-6397
- info@phxfiregym.com
History
A national tournament with a Nevada history
The first Golden Gloves tournament was held in 1923. National champions have included Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles, Cassius Clay, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Nevada has hosted the National Golden Gloves six times:
- 1970 Las Vegas
- 2001 Reno
- 2003 Las Vegas
- 2012 Mesquite
- 2014 Las Vegas
- 2015 Las Vegas
Source: the host-city list on the Golden Gloves of America national champions archive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Golden Gloves?
The Golden Gloves is a national amateur boxing tournament, held every year since the first tournament in 1923. Each of Golden Gloves of America’s thirty-one affiliates runs its own tournament, and the affiliate champions meet at the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions.
How old do you have to be to box in the Golden Gloves?
Under the most recent national fact sheet, boxers aged 18 through 40 can take part. You must be 18 before you box in any Golden Gloves advancing event, and you must not turn 41 before the national tournament ends.
How many fights do I need before I can enter?
National rules call for at least 10 bouts in your passbook. A Bout Exception Form is possible, but it needs approval from your coach, the franchise delegate and the Golden Gloves of America president.
Can women box in the Nevada Golden Gloves?
Yes. The national tournament has ten weight classes for women and ten for men, and each franchise can send up to 10 female and 10 male boxers.
Where is the Nevada Golden Gloves held?
Recent Nevada Golden Gloves tournaments have been held at Barry’s Boxing Center, 2664 S Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
When is the next Nevada Golden Gloves?
Dates for 2027 have not been announced yet. They will be posted on the Tournaments page; you can also call Dawn Barry at (702) 368-2696.
Where is the 2027 National Golden Gloves?
The 2027 National Tournament of Champions is at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts, June 6–12, 2027, hosted by the New England Golden Gloves.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Golden Gloves of Nevada Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, EIN 84-2057920. Please check with your tax advisor about your own situation.
Back Nevada’s boxers
Sponsorships and donations pay for the Nevada tournament and the trip to the nationals. Nevada Golden Gloves is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.