Golden Gloves

A principled sportswriter who resigns over censorship and becomes a catalyst for reform. He navigates the line between professional ambition and moral duty, using his new platform to champion a legitimate boxing tournament. His persistence drives the investigation into Taggerty's schemes.

Parker's sister who moves from protective loyalty to a strong moral stance against a sport she blames for her brother's death. She supports the fight for truth even when it strains family and love. Her relationship with Billy Crane adds a personal dimension to the reform effort.

A ruthless boxing promoter who manipulates matches and pays off editors to hide the truth. He embodies the corrupt side of the sport, prioritizing money over young fighters' safety or fair competition.

The Parker boy whose death at an amateur fight sparks the drive for reform. His tragedy motivates family members and the journalist to challenge the corrupt system and seek accountability in boxing.

An aspiring amateur boxer who is torn between love and loyalty as he contemplated entering the tournament. He embodies the hopeful athlete who risks everything for a chance at glory and a future with Mary.

A sharp, streetwise figure involved in the promoter's scheming. He represents the hands-on, unsavory reality of boxing promotion and the people who keep the corrupt machine running.

The Parker family matriarch, a protective figure who bears the weight of her son's death. She anchors the human cost of boxing's corruption and the community's quest for truth.

A colleague of Wally, involved in the newsroom and the broader fight to expose corruption. He provides support and perspective from within the press.