Many former Golden Glovers have gone on to become outstanding boxers and role models in our country. Former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Joe Louis was a Golden Gloves Champion in 1934. Many other champions including Muhammed Ali (1960); Sugar Ray Leonard (1973); “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler (1973); Michael Spinks (1974); Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (1977); Johnny Tapia (1984); Mike Tyson (1984); Evander Holyfield (1984); Oscar De La Hoya (1989) and Jermain Taylor (1998 and 1999) all got their start in the Golden Gloves.
Since the first Golden Gloves tournament in 1923, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc. and its member franchises have provided an opportunity and environment for young athletes to develop lifetime skills. Hundreds of dedicated administrators, coaches, trainers and counselors have unselfishly spent countless times and effort to assist young people in the development of personal character and athletic skills. The Golden Gloves program has led the way in promoting amateur boxing in the United States and has produced the majority of competitors for America’s boxing teams in the Pan-Am and Olympic Games.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Golden Gloves of America, Inc.® to provide an activity and safe environment that promotes and enhances the physical and emotional well-being and social development of young athletes; develops individual athletic skills, work ethic, discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect and pride; and provides entertainment to citizens of the community. In seeking to fulfill its mission, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc. has thirty franchises which sponsor hundreds of programs competing in local and regional tournaments throughout the United States and in a National Tournament of Champions each year.
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The Upper Midwest Golden Gloves in Walker, MN. were awesome! I had a great time with my dad and the fights were great. Thanks to Golden Gloves and the Northern Lights Casino for putting on a great show. Special Thanks to Sean Clerkin as well. I met him briefly and he is a class act. I can't wait for Salk Lake City. My father and I will be going out to support a local fighter. I can't wait for more great boxing out West. See you all there! -Sean Strauss
I can't wait for the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves this coming weekend up in Walker, MN. Although I am confused why it's up in Walker so far away... and also why it's on Easter weekend. Seems like poor planning. Hopefully there is a decent turn out. Good luck to all the fighters out there!
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find out if anyone knows Johnny Mascaro. I met him this weekend in Des Moines. Seems like a great guy and has been involved in boxing for years. He told me he is planning to get back in the ring at 69!
Hi my name is TJ Barrett and I am an intern for golden gloves boxing of omaha. Harley Cooper is my boss/ boxing coach, and he wants me to create a myspace page to promote the regional finals which are april 17th and 18th. I am not to good at myspace, and I know that this is the official myspace page for national golden gloves. I wanted to make mine professional looking in order to attract as many ticket sales from the site as possible. I was wodnering if I could have access to the code just for the background and top of the page since I do not have the necessary design capabilities when it coems to myspace. I will not copy your guys website, but since we are affiliated with the same organization I was wondering if I could make our site somewhat representative of yours. Maybe even put a goldenglovesofamerica.com link of our.
It is only through the dedicated commitment and supports of caring people and businesses that The Sport Federation of Boxing and Fitness, can work in assisting and helping youth "at-risk or high risk” and some adults in offering an alternative to channel negative behavior and energy often found with idle time into something worth fighting for and to overcome the obstacles of drugs, violence, criminal, gang activities, and troubled lives of this rising trend in our society. Thank you so much for support! Your help means the world to them! Please visit www.theboxingclub.org or email me at theboxingclubinc@yahoo.com for more details and how to donate. Thank you for caring!
