Team Gladiator's Shawn Darling coaching Katie Russo in between rounds during her match on Jan 24. Thanks to Shawn stepping up and taking the date for this NJLBC tournament, Junior boxers like Katie were able to continue to participate in competitions to gain valuable experience in the ring. Shawn was presented with a plaque from NJLBC President Jose Rosario for his efforts to support all amateur boxers in the NJ Association. Referee Lou Esa raises Bobby McCarthy's hand for winning his bout over John Carmona of MidAtlantic LBC. Bobby "The Brooklyn Bull" McCarthy in action during the 15/16 Boys Open 201+ match on Jan 24. Bobby will be going to the Silver Gloves Nationals in February in Kansas, and representing NJLBC at the Junior Region meet in the 176+ division in mid- May at USOC Lake Placid, NY. Anthony Parisi of Team Gladiator defeats Rahgib Tolbert of Goss & Goss in their Boys 13/14 Sub Novice 114 bout in Forked River Jan 24th.