Polson Boxing Club’s Oziah HeavyRunner excels at Golden Gloves
HeavyRunner secures $2,000 scholarship
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News from the Polson Box Club
POLSON — The Polson Boxing Club is thrilled to announce that Oziah HeavyRunner proudly represented Montana at the Regional Golden Gloves Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. During a fiercely competitive second round, HeavyRunner dislocated his right shoulder, halting his bout. After months of noninvasive treatment proved insufficient, he underwent successful surgery and has embarked on a six-month recovery.
HeavyRunner’s skill and sportsmanship earned him a prestigious $2,000 college scholarship from the Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves. The 18-year-old plans to enroll at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) this fall, pursuing academic and athletic goals.
“Oziah’s determination inspires us all,” said Tom Missett, assistant coach of the Polson Boxing Club. “This scholarship is a testament to his hard work and bright future.”
This achievement marks the second consecutive year a Polson Boxing Club member has received this Golden Gloves scholarship. In 2024, Charles Timson earned the award and has since transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). He is training with SBG Polson and competing regionally. These back-to-back honors highlight the club’s commitment to nurturing exceptional athletes.
Serving athletes ages 12 and older, the Polson Boxing Club offers rigorous training at no cost, sustained entirely by community support. Practices fostering discipline and camaraderie run from November through May at the VFW. Connect with the club on Facebook.
