Upper Midwest Golden Gloves

07/21/2026

KSTP feature on our champion, Lauren! 

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.

06/29/2026

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.

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.

06/01/2026

Great feature about our heavyweight, Nate!

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.

05/23/2026

Lauren gets interviewed by professional boxer, Teofimo Lopez!

05/23/2026

Hear from Lauren Rognerud the 132lbs. Women’s National Golden Gloves Champion!

05/17/2026

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.

05/17/2026

LAUREN WINS!!!!

05/16/2026

Championship belts are on the line!

05/16/2026

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

05/16/2026

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)