The original & only boxing tournament in america
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS!
In 1923, 424 young men from Chicago's working class neighborhoods
fought for respect and glory in "a great boxing carnival."
A century later, everything, and nothing has changed.
2023 chicago golden gloves
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Our centennial season has wrapped & it was spectacular!
Thank you to everyone who joined us including the fans, officials & boxers.
Stay tuned for news on the Chicago team at the 2023 Nationals & news on the 2024 tournament.
Archival Images
1923 Ashland Auditorium (at Van Buren St.)
Earl "Gibby" Pruess- 1923 Champion at 160 Pounds
List of 424 Boxers from 1923
Feb. 24, 1929- Images of 8 Chicago Champions.
1931 Finalists
1932 Champions
1933 Chicago vs NYC Preview
Otis Thomas, Savoy Athletic Club- 1934 Heavyweight Champion
1948 Champion's Ring, 160 Pounds
Mar. 21, 1957 Ernie Terrell & Chicago Golden Gloves Team
1962 Champions Including Nick Petrecca, front row, second from right and Rory O'Shea top left.
May 1931- 40,000 fill Soldier Field for Chicago GG vs France GG.
20,000 at Stadium Watch Chicago GG Team Defeat Polish Team, cheered on by thousands of Polish-American Chicagoans.
1973 Team w/Tim Adams, Frank Smith, Abdul Bey, Ronnie Walker and more.
'63 & '64 Championship Charms
1958 Joe Maxim Sportsmanship Award
Chicago golden gloves 100th anniversary merch!
