GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tacoma has long been know for its boxing history. The second longest Golden Gloves in the United States, the Tacoma Athletic Commission has partnered with USA Boxing, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and the Tacoma Boxing Club for over 50 years to put on this premier Pacific Northwest event. This event provides the majority of funds used by the T.A.C. for its various charitable causes. This is another wonderful opportunity for local businesses to show their support for the youth of Tacoma and Pierce County.
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The 61st annual Tacoma Golden gloves, sponsored by the Emerald Queen Casino, The News Tribune, and the Tacoma Athletic Commission, will be held January 23-24, 2009 at the Tacoma Dome's Exhibition Hall featuring boxers from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Preliminary bouts will be held on Friday, January 23rd starting at 7:00pm. Championships bouts will be held on Saturday, January 24th starting at 7:00pm. General Admission tickets are $10.00 and Reserved seats are $25.00.
Gold Row seats or VIP seats are also available upon request by contacting Greg Plancich at 253-404-0686. For General Admission and Reserved seats or group seating call Ticketmaster at 253-627-8497.
Businesses interested in serving as a sponsor for the Golden Gloves or advertising in the souvenir program should contact Tony Anderson, TAC Past President, at 253-677-9366
1959 Golden Gloves champions
Pat McMurtry (back row, left) and Governor Albert D. Rosellini (back row, right) flank the winners.
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1962 Golden Gloves champions
Stan Naccarato (back row, left) and Bill Gazecki (back row, right), flank the winners.
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50th Anniversary - 1998 Golden Gloves
Kneeling behind the framed commemorative posters are left to right: Sugar Ray Seales, Davey Armstrong, and Leo Randolph. Back row, l. to r.: Pat McMurtry (3rd) and Boone Kirkman (4th).
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Golden Gloves Programs
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56th Annual Golden Gloves
Frank Wright (second from left), General Manager of the Emerald Queen Casino, and longtime MC and TAC member, Stan Nacarrato, make the announcement of the 2004 Golden Boy Award.
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Championship belt presented to
the 2004 Golden Boy
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Stan Naccarato, (far right) longtime TAC member, and Frank Wright, General Manager of the Emerald Queen Casino (second from right) prepare to make another award presentation at the 56th annual Golden Gloves Boxing event.
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Boxing action at the 2008 Golden Gloves
Boxing action at the 2004 Golden Gloves
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