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Clearfield’s Jon Bryant, SLC’s Juan Higuera advance at national Golden Gloves tournament

Chattanooga, Tenn. • Clearfield boxer Jon Bryant took a step closer to his dream of winning a national championship before he turns professional with a 4-1 decision Tuesday night over Nicholas Amore-Anderson of the Tri-State franchise at the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions.

Fighting in the 152-pound weight division, Bryant controlled the fight from the opening bell to get his first-ever victory at nationals, in three tries.

Also Tuesday, Robert Martinez of Rose Park lost a 5-0 decision to Leonid Grachev of the Colorado/New Mexico franchise in the super heavyweight division (above 201 pounds).