Golden Gloves

Golden Gloves (1961)

January 1st, 19610h 28min

Documentary
70%

Overview

A classic NFB documentary about the Golden Gloves boxing tournament, the Canadian amateur's hope for success in the boxing world. This Gilles Groulx film shows three Montreal boxers in training. In behind-the-scenes interviews they talk about their ambitions and what prompted them to take up the sport. - NFB


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