KC Golden Gloves

THE ONE & ONLY ROLAND GAMEZ HAS LANDED IN KANSAS CITY! 🥊

Roland is in town for Ballroom Boxing VI, and some of our Kansas City Golden Gloves board members had the pleasure of treating him to dinner and showing a little KC hospitality!

Roland, we truly appreciate everything you do for the sport of boxing and for Golden Gloves. It’s always an honor to have you with us, and we’re excited to have you join us Saturday evening!

KANSAS CITY-DON’T MISS BRAWL IN THE HALL
Drexel Hall- Doors open at 6 PM- First bell at 7 PM

Come out Saturday night and support amateur boxing in KC! 🥊

Congratulations to boxing legend Christy Martin on being recognized as this year’s Barbara Potts Award recipient at the Hope House Believe Gala. 🥊💜

Kansas City Golden Gloves was honored to be part of such a meaningful evening, celebrating a woman whose courage, advocacy, and commitment to survivors have inspired countless lives. Christy’s story is one of resilience, strength, and using her platform to create hope for others..values that reflect the spirit of this incredible event.

Thank you to Hope House for shining a light on those making a lasting impact in our community. Congratulations again, Christy Martin, on this well-deserved honor! 💜🥊

BALLROOM BOXING VI IS THIS SATURDAY! 🥊

The action doesn’t stop here!

After an incredible weekend of amateur boxing, we’re back with another exciting night of competition as Kansas City Golden Gloves presents Ballroom Boxing VI.

Come watch some of the Midwest’s top amateur boxers leave it all in the ring. Whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or looking for an exciting night out, you won’t want to miss this one.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
First Bell: 7:00 PM

Drexel Hall
3301 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Bring your friends, cheer on these incredible athletes, and help support the future of amateur boxing in Kansas City. See you ringside! 🥊🔥

Congratulations to our 2026 Kansas City Golden Gloves Scholarship Recipients! 🥊🎓

A huge congratulations to Samuel of M&A Youth Athletics and Uziel of Turner on earning this year’s scholarships. Your dedication, discipline, and hard work inside and outside the ring have led you to this incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be more proud.

A very special thank you to Craig Cummings and Firefighting for Kids for generously sponsoring these scholarships. Your commitment to investing in our youth is making a lasting difference and helping create brighter futures.

Congratulations again, Samuel and Uziel-we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 👏

ITS BACK!! 🥊

Join us for Ballroom Boxing VI as some of the area’s best amateur boxers step into the ring for an unforgettable night of action!

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🔔 First Bell: 7:00 PM
📍 Drexel Hall
3301 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO

Come support our local athletes as they showcase the dedication, discipline, and heart that define the sport of boxing. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing your first live event, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Tag your fight crew and we’ll see you ringside!

Coaches- send your list to [email protected] or register names on Konquer!

Kansas City Golden Gloves would like to congratulate Full Throttle Fitness on the grand opening of their new 20,000-square-foot sports performance facility in Wyandotte County!

Home to Full Throttle Fighters Boxing Club, this first minority-owned sports training facility in the area is creating opportunities for athletes of all ages through boxing, strength & conditioning, personal training, youth development, and community outreach.

Join them Saturday, June 6 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM for their Grand Opening Celebration featuring special guests, local vendors, food, giveaways, and more!

Let’s continue supporting organizations that are building champions both inside and outside the ring. 💪🥊

🏆 Congratulations Coach John Alcala!

A huge congratulations to John Alcala on being selected to attend an Elite Sports Gold Coaching Clinic at the prestigious United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This opportunity is not awarded at random. Coaches are selected through a highly competitive application process that recognizes their experience, leadership, dedication to athlete development, and commitment to advancing the sport at the highest levels.

Coach Alcala has spent countless years mentoring athletes, building champions, and giving back to the boxing community. This invitation is a testament to the impact he has made both inside and outside the ring.

Your Kansas City boxing family is proud of you, Coach! Thank you for continuing to raise the standard and represent our boxing community with excellence.

🥊 Congratulations, Coach John Alcala, well deserved! 🇺🇸👏

🗣️ Coaches-don’t forget about the KC Golden Gloves Scholarship opportunity for your athletes!

The deadline for the upcoming semester is July 1st. If your boxer is interested or you have any questions, please reach out to Chris for an application.

Let’s continue supporting our student-athletes inside and outside the ring. 📚🥊

Huge thank you to Coach Darrell Smith, Melvin Wesley, and John Alcala for your dedication, leadership, and hard work coaching our Kansas City boxers at the National Golden Gloves Tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. KC boxing appreciates you! 💙

Master Melvin Wesley is a highly respected boxing coach, mentor, and former standout fighter with an outstanding career record of 127-7. With decades of experience in the sport, he is known for his sharp boxing IQ, disciplined training style, and passion for developing champions. Through his leadership and mentorship, Master Melvin has helped guide countless young athletes by teaching not only boxing fundamentals, but also discipline, confidence, respect, and perseverance. His impact extends far beyond the ring, making him a valued figure in the boxing community and a true mentor to the next generation.