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Why Golden Gloves Is About More Than Boxing

Why Golden Gloves Is About More Than Boxing

FromCity Cast Chicago


Why Golden Gloves Is About More Than Boxing

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s Golden Gloves week! The renowned amateur boxing tournament is celebrating 100 years, with championship matches starting Thursday. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with two former Golden Gloves champs, David Diaz and Jorge “George” Pacheco, about what it was like competing and why the tournament is so important to Chicago.

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Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.