The 87th Annual Dallas Golden Gloves will take place next week at the Southern Junction Event Center in Irving, drawing over 300 competitors, including 22 entries from the Irving Police Athletic League Boxing team.
The tournament will begin with prelims on Tuesday, February 4, and conclude with finals on Saturday, February 8. Elite boxers who advance from this event will move on to the State Golden Gloves competition in Fort Worth in March. State champions will then compete at the National Golden Gloves in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in May.
Event Details:
- What: 87th Annual Dallas Golden Gloves
- When: Tuesday, February 4 – Saturday, February 8
- Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m., bouts start at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Southern Junction, 101 N. Rogers Rd, Irving, TX 75061 (near Rock Island Rd.)
About Dallas Golden Gloves
Dallas Golden Glove's mission is to give youth athletes the opportunity to develop athletic skills while also learning discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and social skills along the way. Boxing is more than just a sport. It's a way of life that promotes discipline, dedication, and perseverance, and we strive to instill these values in youth, both in and out of the ring. The Dallas Golden Gloves provides a safe environment for the youth to show the knowledge and skills they have learned.
About Irving Police Athletic League
The Irving Police Athletic League (PAL) was incorporated in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization by volunteer police officers and private citizens. The Irving PAL aims to help "at-risk" kids develop self-esteem, discipline, and mental courage through a structured program of physical activity and exposure to positive role models. The Irving PAL is available to boys and girls ages 8-18. The primary programs are boxing, fitness, wrestling, soccer (summer), basketball (summer), and the "Urban Outdoors" program, which includes archery, camping, fishing, hunting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.
The Irving PAL started the boxing program in 1992, and it is the oldest of the Irving Police Athletic League programs. The PAL boxing program produces championship boxers who consistently win state, regional, and national titles. A significant part of the boxers' success is attributed to the strong support of their parents, coaches, and peers at the Irving PAL.
