Rick's World of Boxing

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“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
— Henry David Thoreau

I hope to see everyone at this great event Saturday July 20th at 5pm at the Old South Pancake House as we have great local boxers from the past and present come together to here stories of the boxers who have graced the ring in Fort Worth.

📢🥊 Exciting Announcement! 🥊📢
Join us this Monday evening at 7pm for the inaugural episode of Rick and Maribel's Boxing Podcast!
We are thrilled to have special guests Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. and his coach Mike Zapata from Wichita Falls. Emmanuel, a 19-year-old boxing prodigy, has an impressive record with 178 fights, 7 national championships, 2 Junior Olympic gold medals, and much more. Coach Mike Zapata, a seasoned coach since 2006, has trained several professional and amateur champions, with fighters featured on HBO, Showtime, and ESPN.
Emmanuel will be discussing his journey from starting boxing at age 7 to his first professional bout coming up on Saturday, June 22nd in Oklahoma City. Coach Zapata will share insights from his extensive coaching career and his work with Emmanuel.
Plus, we will bring you exciting updates about an upcoming professional boxing event in Fort Worth on June 22 and the Boxing in Cowtown annual program on July 20th.
Don’t miss out on this first episode filled with stories, insights, and boxing news! Tune in at 7pm and be part of the action!

"Ouch!"

🥊 What a champion! 🥊
Take a look at these heartwarming pictures of Paulie Ayala, two-time former world champion boxer, working with a young boxer before a Golden Gloves tournament bout. It's incredible to see someone of Paulie's caliber dedicating his time to mentor young talents.
But Paulie's impact goes beyond the ring. He's not only teaching boxing skills to the next generation but also running the Punching Out Parkinson’s program at his University of Hard Knocks Gym in Fort Worth. Through non-contact boxing techniques, he's helping Parkinson's patients regain strength, coordination, and balance, all while fostering a sense of community and support.
Paulie's commitment to making the world a better place is truly inspiring. If you want to contribute or learn more about his Punching Out Parkinson’s program or if you are intrested in being trained in boxing, check out Paulie Ayala's University Of Hard Knocks
Thank you, Paulie, for your dedication to helping others "one punch at a time"! 🥊💪

Album Three - Battle of the Queens - All female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas on April 1st 2023.

Album Three - Battle of the Queens - April 1, 2023 - Rick Irving Battle of the Queens, all female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas - USA Boxing

Album Two - Battle of the Queens - All female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas on April 1st 2023.

Album Two - Battle of the Queens -April 1, 2023 - Rick Irving Battle of the Queens - All female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas. USA Boxing

Album One - Battle of the Queens - All female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas on April 1st 2023.

Album One - Battle of the Queens -April 1, 2023 - Rick Irving Battle of the Queens, all female boxing tournament held in Forney Texas. USA Boxing

Regional and State Boxing Tournaments

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2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout Ten with Jkhory Gibson representing Houston and Mark Malone representing East Texas.
Congratulations to Jkhory Gibson, the 2021 Men's Open 201 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout nine with Quatorian Jacobs representing East Texas and Cesar Alvarado representing Lubbock.
Congratulations to Cesar Alvarado, the 2021 Men's Open 178 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout eight with Joey Andrist representing Lubbock and Andrian Salazar representing East Texas.
Congratulations to Andrian Salazar, the 2021 Men's Open 165 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout seven with Giovanni Marquez representing Houston and Isaac Bermea representing San Antonio.
Congratulations to Giovanni Marquez , the 2021 Men's Open 152 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout six with Santana Draper representing Houston and Jaycob Ramos representing East Texas.
Congratulations to Jaycob Ramos , the 2021 Men's Open 138 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout five with Adamari Sandoval representing Rio Grande Valley and Nicole Ocasio representing Fort Worth.
Congratulations to Nicole Ocasio , the 2021 Women's Open 132 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout four with German Lopez representing Fort Worth and Adolfo Alanis representing Rio Grande Valley.
Congratulations to German Lopez , the 2021 Men's Open 125 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout Three with Alexis Mones representing Fort Worth and Nayeli Rodriguez representing Lubbock.
Congratulations to Alexis Mones , the 2021 Women's Open 119 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout Two with Figo Ramirez representing Fort Worth and Fabian Arrendondo representing Houston.
Congratulations to Figo Ramirez , the 2021 Men's Open 114 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

2021 Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament Finals, May 22nd.
Bout One with Andres Perez representing Lubbock and John Atiles representing Houston.
Congratulations to Andres Perez , the 2021 Men's Open 108 lbs Texas Golden Gloves State Champion who will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves Tournament August 10-15, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Photos by Texas Golden Gloves Photographer - Rick Irving

This image of Alexis Mones was captured just minutes before she stepped into the boxing ring. Alexis definitely had her "inner game" of boxing on. You can see the intensity and focus as she prepares for her bout.
Congratulations Alexis for winning the Texas Golden Gloves championship! Looking forward to you bringing the National Golden Gloves Title back to Cowtown for a second time!
Photo Credit: Rick Irving