Northland has proved itself as a boxing force following the completion of the Australia Golden Gloves championships.
Four fighters out of Whangarei Boxing Gym, two out of Wellsford Boxing and one from the Waipapa-based Northland Boxing Gym came back with four gold medals and two silvers.
Deanne Carpenter had a double success at the Golden Gloves.
The 20-year-old took out the 69kg senior division and also brought home the award for best female boxer of the week.
17 year old Harrison Knew continued his stunning form with victory in the 52kg youth men's division.