Upper Midwest Golden Gloves

KSTP feature on our champion, Lauren! 

Minnesota boxer Lauren Rognerud chasing Olympic dream after historic Golden Gloves title Minnesota boxer Lauren Rognerud made history by becoming the first woman from the state to win a National Golden Gloves title and is now chasing her Olympic dream. Our Alec Ausmus spent time recently watching her train.

A year ago, Lauren Rognerud walked out of the National Golden Gloves tournament after just one fight. This year? The Minnesota native walked out with the belt.

Minnesota native Lauren Rognerude wins Golden Gloves tournament A year ago, Lauren Rognerude walked out of the national Golden Gloves tournament after just one fight. This year? The Minnesota native walked out with the belt.

Great feature about our heavyweight, Nate!

Bemidji’s Nate Schwinghammer has found a home in the ring after boxing in national tournament After a back injury forced an early exit from Bemidji State football team, Bemidji native Nate Schwinghammer has turned to boxing, where he competed in a national tournament just this month.

HISTORY MADE. 🥊🏆

Lauren Rognerud has become the first female National Golden Gloves Champion in Upper Midwest Golden Gloves history.

An incredible week in Tulsa capped off with a national title at 132lbs. Congratulations to Lauren and her team on an unforgettable accomplishment representing the Upper Midwest on the national level.

LAUREN WINS!!!!

Lauren Rognerud will represent the Upper Midwest in the 132lb National Golden Gloves Championship bout tonight against Nicole Campbell of Metro New York.

Congrats to Isaac Wunderlich and Zach O’Connor on bringing home medals at the Golden Gloves VR Tournament in Tulsa. 🥊🎮

Isaac Wunderlich — Silver Medal ($250)
Zach O’Connor — Bronze Medal ($100)