New England Golden Gloves

As a Franchise of the National Golden Gloves, the New England Golden Gloves is the annual amateur boxing competition for the New England States. It has been held every year since 1945 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. Competitors over the years include boxing greats, such as; Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, and Micky Ward. The competitions typically take place in January through February, with the winners heading to the National Golden Gloves in May.

In the 1960s Ralph Lally, from Lowell, Massachusetts fought in the 75 Golden Glove bout with 67 KOs. His pro and Olympic hopes were dashed by his draft into the Vietnam War.

In 1971, the "Boxing Doctor" Harold Reitman was champion in the heavyweight division while in medical school.

In 1973, The New England Franchise (Lowell, Massachusetts) Hosted the National Tournament of Champions.

In 1976, Craig A. Charbonneau from Central Falls, Rhode Island won the New England Light Heavyweight Golden Gloves Championship at the age of 17.

In the early 1980s pro boxer Micky Ward was 3 time New England Golden Gloves Champion.

In 1976-1980 pro boxer Irish Danny Cronin was 4 time new England golden gloves champion.

From 1986-1988, pro boxer Iceman John Scully won 3 New England Golden Gloves Championships and was also a national runner-up on two occasions, in 1987 and 1788.

In 1995, The New England Franchise (Lowell, Massachusetts) Hosted the National Tournament of Champions.

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