# Port Richmond: Burgis Claims Third State Boxing Title

![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/26021155/sp1108portrichmondburgis-150x150.png)Anthony Burgis trains before his Regional Golden Gloves Championship at the Front Street Gym. Anthony Burgis of the Front Street Gym in Port Richmond will be moving on to the National Golden Gloves tournament for the third consecutive year, after stopping Rosilindo Morales in their 132 pound bout this past weekend at the Pennsylvania Eastern Regional Golden Gloves Championships. Burgis moved into the 132 pound class this year after advancing to the national stage at lighter weight classes the prior two years. He is 33-6 overall in his career. If Burgis emerges victorious in the National Golden Gloves tournament from April 25-30 in Indianapolis, he will have the opportunity to box for the United States Olympic team in the 2012 Olympics. ![A spot on the U.S. Olympic Boxing team is at stake for Anthony Burgis.](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/26021154/sp1108portrichmondBurgis2-150x150.png)A spot on the U.S. Olympic Boxing team is at stake for Anthony Burgis.  "That's always been my ultimate goal, to get to the Olympics. If I do that, I don't have to worry about anything else," Burgis said. In his two other appearances in the National Golden Gloves tournament, Burgis fell short of his goal but has come closer to winning the event every time he participates. This year, he has his eyes set on taking home the top prize and the accolades that come with it. Burgis has been hard at work at the Front Street Gym training with Orlando "Dallas" Perez. The two have been training together for six years. After the boxing match, Burgis was not immediately available for comment.