Hud Mellencamp, Son of Rocker Dad John, Wins Golden Gloves

4/17/2009
John Winn
The 14-year-old was winner in his class.

The product of John Mellencamp's marriage to Elaine Irwin has won a division title in the Golden Gloves boxing tournament, according to the Associated Press.

The younger Mellencamp, playing for the Indy Police Athletic League, earned a 4-1 decision against Cody Bennett of Kentucky's Southpaw Boxing Club in the 132-pound weight class. The fight took place at Indianapolis's Tyndall Armory, near the historic St. Joseph's neighborhood in downtown Indianapolis.

Following the match, Hud Mellencamp received a trophy from the judges--to say nothing about the hug he received from his famous father.

Since 1928, the Golden Gloves tournaments have spotlighted amateur and semi-professional pugilists alike. Over 29 franchises operate in the United States as well as Mexico.

Prominent alumni include fighters Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.

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