Nate Schwinghammer loses at national boxing championship in Oklahoma

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Nate Schwinghammer competed in the Golden Gloves of America National Championship on May 11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The boxer from Bemidji, Minnesota, faced John Purnell of Washington, D.C., in his opening match but lost. Schwinghammer, at 198 pounds, recently won the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championship before advancing to this national stage. Despite the defeat, the experience allowed him to meet notable boxers and reinforced his commitment to the sport. He now aims to improve and return to the national competition next year.

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  • Schwinghammer holds a career record of 11-3 after nationals.
  • He won the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championship earlier this year.
  • He met professional boxers such as Teofimo Lopez during the championship.
  • Schwinghammer began boxing in 2022 after quitting football.
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Jun. 1—BEMIDJI — On May 11, Nate Schwinghammer was preparing for one of the biggest fights of his young boxing career. He never expected to be in that position four years ago. As a freshman at Bemidji State in 2022, Schwinghammer was a defensive end for the football team. He was looking for something fun to do outside of football when he discovered boxing at the Bemidji Boxing Club. He would ...

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