Greatest Amateur Boxing Tournament in Washington DC History?

Ok, now that I've gotten your attention, the subject line is saying a lot, I know. However, back in 2001 and 2002, two tournaments were held in Washington, D.C. that produced some of the most exciting amateur boxing that I've ever seen in a night (or two in this case). I wasn't there, but to quote from one of my all-time favorite movies "I've seen the tape!". Organized by DC-based clothing company, H.O.B.O., the DC Platinum Gloves attracted the top amateurs from all of the country--many of which would come into the national spotlight over the next few years at the Olympics and on HBO, Showtime and ESPN. Many of the boxers featured in this playlist have carried the talent they showcased at the Platinum Gloves into their professional careers. Here are just some of amateur titles in the resumes of the featured boxers along with their age and weight division from the Platinum Gloves. My favorite bouts are the two 2008 US Olympic team members, Russell and Ali facing off and Dominic Wade's rematch of his Natl Silver Gloves Championship with Dante Moore of New Jersey. There were more than two dozen bouts, so this is just a partial list.

2001 Platinum Gloves

• 12/13-year-old 80lbs. Gary Russell Jr. (DC) - 2008 Olympian, Natl. Golden Gloves, Natl. Jr. Olympics , US Nationals, 2005 World Champion bronze medalist
• 12/13-year-old 80lbs. Sadaam Ali (Brooklyn, NY) - 2008 Olympian, Natl. Golden Gloves, Natl. PAL, Natl. Jr. Olympics
• 13/14-year-old 132lbs. Keon Davis - 2001 Natl. Silver Gloves, Natl. PAL, Natl. Jr. Golden Gloves
• 15/16-year-old 112lbs. Jonathan Brown (Norfolk, VA) - 2001 Natl.Junior Olympics, Pan-Am Jr. Cadet bronze medalist
• 13/14-year-old 132lbs. Alan Lawrence (Newark, NJ) - Natl. Silver Gloves and 2-time Under 19 Nationals
• 13/14-year-old 132lbs. Harold Parker (DC) - 3-time Natl. Silver Gloves
• 14/15-year-old 95lbs. Mark Davis (Cleveland, OH) - 2-time Jr. Olympics
• 14/15-year-old95lbs. Teon Kennedy (Philadelphia, PA ) - Natl. Golden Gloves
• 14/15-year-old90lbs. Dominique Lee (DC) - Natl. PAL, Natl. Jr. Golden Gloves, National Silver Gloves and Natl. Jr. Olympics
• 12/13-year-old 106lbs. Bear Richardson (Philadelphia, PA) Natl. Jr. Olympics
• 11/12-year-old 95lbs. Dominic Wade (DC) - 4-time Natl. Silver Gloves and 4-time Jr. Olympics
• 178lbs. Curtis Stevens (Brooklyn, NY) - 4-time Natl. Silver Gloves, 2-time Natl. PAL
• 132lbs. Anthony Peterson (DC) - 2-time Natl. Silver Gloves, Natl. Junior Olympics, Natl. PAL Champion, Natl. Golden Gloves

Pro records from just some the boxers featured in the playlist is 127-7 (81 KOs).

Curtis Stevens: 21-3 (15 KOs)
Anthony Peterson: 30-0 (20 KOs)

Kevin Cagle: 16-2 (12 KOs)
Mark Davis: 13-1 (8 KOs)
Teon Kennedy: 15-0 (6 KOs)
Dominic Wade: 8-0 (6 KOs)

Gary Russell Jr: 11-0 (8KOs)

Hajro Sujak: 5-1 (2 KOs)

Sadaam Ali: 8-0 (4 KOs)