Jenny Chung wins Golden Gloves novice championship

Somersworth, N.H. native defeats Alexandra Kerner in thrilling fashion

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Jenny Chung, a 35-year-old boxer from Somersworth, N.H., defeated Alexandra Kerner of Nolan Bros. Boxing in the opening bout of the 79th annual Golden Gloves tournament presented by Lowell Sun Charities. Chung captured the 125-pound women's novice championship with a convincing unanimous decision victory in front of a near-capacity crowd at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

Why it matters

The Golden Gloves tournament is a prestigious amateur boxing competition that has launched the careers of many professional boxers over the past 79 years. Chung's victory represents an inspiring underdog story, as she only took up boxing three years ago and was not expected to make it this far in the tournament.

The details

Chung, who fights out of Jass Boxing, overwhelmed Kerner with a relentless barrage of head shots throughout the three-round fight. "I'm one of those people who works hard for everything she does in life, and coming off a couple of losses, this just feels so good to win in Lowell," Chung said. "This is incredible."

  • The 79th annual Golden Gloves tournament presented by Lowell Sun Charities took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Chung's championship fight was the opening bout of the jam-packed 14-fight card.

The players

Jenny Chung

A 35-year-old boxer from Somersworth, N.H. who fights out of Jass Boxing. Chung only took up boxing three years ago and captured the 125-pound women's novice championship at the 79th annual Golden Gloves tournament.

Alexandra Kerner

A boxer who fights out of Nolan Bros. Boxing and was defeated by Chung in the 125-pound women's novice championship fight.

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What they’re saying

“I'm one of those people who works hard for everything she does in life, and coming off a couple of losses, this just feels so good to win in Lowell. This is incredible.”

— Jenny Chung (lowellsun.com)

What’s next

Chung will now advance to the national Golden Gloves tournament, where she will look to continue her Cinderella run.

The takeaway

Chung's victory at the Golden Gloves demonstrates the power of perseverance and hard work, as she was able to overcome early setbacks to capture a prestigious amateur boxing title. Her inspiring story serves as a reminder that with dedication and determination, anyone can achieve their dreams.