Carbondale Grit, Golden Dreams: Pharaoh Boxing Partners with SoILL Syndicate Gym

In the world of amateur boxing, few names carry the weight, history, and prestige of the Golden Gloves. It’s more than a tournament; it’s a proving ground—a rite of passage where hopefuls become contenders.

At Pharaoh Boxing, we believe in supporting the grind, the discipline, and the heart it takes to step between those ropes. These athletes have spent months in the trenches, sharpening their skills and pushing their limits. Now, it’s time for our favorite season – Golden Gloves season.

Meet the Hit Squad

The SoILL Syndicate is bringing a dangerous four-man team to the tournament, covering weight classes from Welterweight to Heavyweight. We are honored to stand in the corner of these four dedicated fighters:

  • Isai Gualapuro – Welterweight (143 lbs)
  • Jamarion Dennie – Welterweight (143 lbs)
  • Jacob Crawford – Super Welterweight (154 lbs)
  • Tyson Beck – Heavyweight (198 lbs)

Witness the Action

Amateur boxing thrives on community support. Nothing beats the energy of a live crowd pushing a fighter through that final round. We encourage the entire Pharaoh Boxing team and Syndicate Gym members to come out to St. Charles, MO. and support these local warriors on their path to the gold.

The tournament kicks off with preliminaries on the first weekend of March, followed by the semifinals and finals two weeks later.

Tournament Location: St. Charles Boys and Girls Club 1211 Lindenwood Ave, St. Charles, MO 63301

The Schedule:

  • Weekend 1: Preliminaries
    • Friday, March 7 & Saturday, March 8
    • Doors open/Weigh-ins begin late afternoon, fights start in the evening.
  • Weekend 2: Semifinals & Championship Finals
    • Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22

Pharaoh Boxing wishes Jacob, Tyson, Isai, and Jamarion the best of luck. Trust your training, fight with heart, and bring that hardware home to SoILL.

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Elite Training. Accessible to All.

We build champions where opportunities are scarce. Pharaoh Boxing stands as the solitary USA Boxing certified gym for an hour in any direction, offering elite training at half the commercial cost. We refuse to let finances dictate who gets to fight. Your sponsorship doesn’t just keep the lights on—it buys the gloves, funds the travel, and fuels the grit of Southern Illinois athletes. Step into our corner. (Pharaoh Boxing Club is a fully registered 501c3 organization).

Published by Willy Martinez

Willy Martinez is a creative writer, Integrated Marketing Specialist, and Boxing coach. Since being honorably discharged from the Marines in 2004, he has pursued his passion for telling stories, whether they be through film, graphic design, and writing.

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