The Golden Gloves is an amateur boxing tournament that has a long and storied history dating back to 1923. The tournament was founded by the Chicago Tribune as a way to promote amateur boxing and to provide a platform for amateur boxers to showcase their skills.

The first Golden Gloves tournament was held in Chicago, Illinois and featured fighters from Chicago and surrounding areas. The tournament was a success and quickly gained popularity, leading to the creation of regional tournaments in other cities across the United States.

In the years that followed, the Golden Gloves tournament grew in size and reputation, and became one of the most prestigious amateur boxing tournaments in the world. Many of the greatest boxers of all time, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Oscar De La Hoya, got their start competing in the Golden Gloves.

Today, the Golden Gloves is held annually in cities across the United States, and features fighters from all over the country. The tournament is open to boxers aged 17-34 and is divided into several weight classes. The champions of the regional tournaments advance to the national tournament, where they compete for the title of Golden Gloves champion.