A Little bit about DGG boxing.
For many years the Metro Detroit Golden Gloves (DGG) has been an asset to the Metro Detroit Community. The Detroit Golden Gloves began in 1934, and it is our mission to continue to promote and develop discipline as well as instill mental and social skill into our young athletes.
Detroit Golden Gloves is the local franchise for Golden Gloves of America.
When our regional Detroit Golden Gloves tournament winners advance they get the once in a life-time opportunity to travel and compete as a Detroit GG Boxing Team in the National Golden Gloves Tournament — ALL expenses paid. We can’t do that without YOUR help, though.
We can’t do our work without your help!
As a charitable non-profit organization, every dollar we raise goes back to supporting the program and its mission for young adults. Please consider donating today.
Meet our Board of Directors:
Ansel Stewart, President/Delegate
Brad Synder, Vice President
Ketelia Chambers, Secretary
Shanquetha Caggins, Co-Treasurer
Bryan Shultz, Co-Treasurer
Rene Muniz, Tournament Director
Chad Jaquillard, Head Coach
Cornelious Stevenson, Chief of Officials
Robert Curtis, Director
Izi Curtis, Director
Latesha Stewart, Director
All of our Board Members are volunteers and receive no compensation for their efforts.
Boxing teaches discipline.
Some people hear the word boxing and cringe, that is until they talk with someone who effectively explains the pros of amateur boxing. Once you visit a local boxing gym to witness where the hard work begins, you’ll understand the benefits amateur boxing offers to all of those involved.
Boxing is not a sport where two people get in the ring and fight — it is a “Sweet Science”. It takes physical, mental and emotional discipline. Boxers have to be tactful leading up to a bout and during a bout. This type of conditioning requires analytical thinking under pressure. It’s not shocking that under the directive of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, that boxing became a requirement for incoming male cadets at the Untied States Military Academy at West Point. In 2016, West Point Academy made boxing classes mandatory for both male and female cadets.
The sport of boxing has e evolved tremendously o ver the past years and will continue to change. More pole are viewing boxing for its overall benefits. The Metro Detroit Golden Gloves ability to continue to support these young athletes is due in part to the generous donations for individuals, business, and corporations.
Our local organization relies on the generosity of donors like yourself. Please consider making a donation to our cause — each one makes a difference, no matter how small.