Emporia Spartan Boxer Heriberto “Junior” Robles was defeated in the opening round of the 2022 Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions Monday.
Robles lost a decision to Florida fighter Devaris Johnson after three rounds. Robles is now 9-2 as an amateur.
Head Coach Lucas Gorton says it’s not the way they wanted it to go, but Robles is “where I want him to be as a fighter.”
Robles is the first Emporia Spartan Boxer to qualify for the national tournament. The Golden Gloves tournament will continue in Tulsa, Oklahoma through Saturday.
