Golden Gloves Training

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20051579

Description

Amateur boxers from all around the area are preparing for the 1942 Golden Gloves District Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Pee Wee Holton is one of the fighters in a stacked heavyweight division. The veteran boxer has competed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the last three years. He weighs 180 pounds and stands six-feet-one-inch tall. Holton has the advantage of a long reach and is a smart defensive boxer. Competing in Class AA, Holton is confident he will advance to the state match. He is shown standing in front of a fireplace in his fighting stance, wearing boxing gloves and trousers.

Archival Date

1941-01-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1450

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Boxing; Gymnasiums