Andrew Selby, Luke Campbell, Tom Stalker and Fred Evans
are the cornerstones of Britain's boxing medal hopes in London.
Monday, January 16, 2012
British Boxers ready to rock in London.
BRITISH BOXERS READY TO WIN MEDALS IN LONDON
Andrew Selby, Luke Campbell, Tom Stalker and Fred Evans
are the cornerstones of Britain's boxing medal hopes in London.
Andrew Selby, Luke Campbell, Tom Stalker and Fred Evans
are the cornerstones of Britain's boxing medal hopes in London.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
THE FINAL BELL, the party is over
2012 BOXING CANADA SENIOR NATIONALS: by brian zelley
Well the party is over for another year, and for the most part many of
the champions retained there titles, but there were some interesting
battles along the way with some surprises and a few upsets.
For boxers such as Jonathan Quinit, Kenny Lally and Alex Rynn,
they brought their usual fight face to ringside, and then there were
some new kids on the block such as bantamweight RODOLFO VELASQUEZ.
And, true to form the following boxers made it through the tournament
to be the last man standing in the weight division including
Yves Ulysse, Custio Clayton, Brody Blair, Jonathan Savard and
the real senior SAMIR EL MAIS.
Then there was MARY SPENCER who continued to be the top
woman boxer in Canada.
Some of the boxers that just fell short of the title still performed well
in many of the bouts with wins such as BC light-heavyweight
Thomas Speirs.
For the champions of 2012 this is not the end of their 2012
journey, some or all of them will attempt to win an Olympic
spot on the Canadian Olympic team with soon to be action
and activity in South America. It will be the last change to
give all and to get beyond the ordinary to reach-up and
reach out to catch the hard to get spots on the Olympic team.
Well the party is over for another year, and for the most part many of
the champions retained there titles, but there were some interesting
battles along the way with some surprises and a few upsets.
For boxers such as Jonathan Quinit, Kenny Lally and Alex Rynn,
they brought their usual fight face to ringside, and then there were
some new kids on the block such as bantamweight RODOLFO VELASQUEZ.
And, true to form the following boxers made it through the tournament
to be the last man standing in the weight division including
Yves Ulysse, Custio Clayton, Brody Blair, Jonathan Savard and
the real senior SAMIR EL MAIS.
Then there was MARY SPENCER who continued to be the top
woman boxer in Canada.
Some of the boxers that just fell short of the title still performed well
in many of the bouts with wins such as BC light-heavyweight
Thomas Speirs.
For the champions of 2012 this is not the end of their 2012
journey, some or all of them will attempt to win an Olympic
spot on the Canadian Olympic team with soon to be action
and activity in South America. It will be the last change to
give all and to get beyond the ordinary to reach-up and
reach out to catch the hard to get spots on the Olympic team.
Friday, January 13, 2012
THE BOXING CANADA ROAD IS LONG AND WINDING
THE BOXING ROAD IS LONG AND WINDING: By Brian Zelley
Most of those boxers that step into the ring to compete in the Nationals
will not be on the victory stand at the end of the show. The following
covers the travels of two of those boxers from Boxing Ontario.
GuelphMercury - Guelph boxers’ medal hopes end in Cape Breton
The story of heavyweight Paul Rasmussen and light-heavy
Fabricio Portillio is not much different from hundreds of other
boxers that have entered a National tournament. Many try
but only one in each division will see gold dangling around
their neck. Paul dropped a decision to Team-A's
SAMIR EL MAIS who used his experience to edge Rasmussen,
with a little help from the judges and the referee.
Looking at any Provincial team, there are always those stories
of disappointment, but in reality any that manage to participate
should consider themselves lucky to make the trip.
Over the decades of Boxing Canada from 1969 onward, there
have been hundreds of boxers, coaches and officials who have
been overlooked or have just missed the boat for a volume of
reasons including sickness or injury. On the other hand there
have been some that went, but did not have the tools to compete
in an effective manner, but due to whatever circumstances they
were picked to experience the golden opportunity. So anyone
who did get the opportunity to compete once or twice they
should have no regrets or complaints.
Take the team from British Columbia, how many should have
gone due to their excellence and how many went as just another
warm body does not matter. Each one went with that opportunity
to be the best that they can be at the time and gain new experiences.
When all is said and done, only about two of the team boxers will
make the finals, but for the others their participation is appreciated.
BC's two standouts prior to the finals include flyweight KENNY LALLY
and light-heavyweight THOMAS SPEIRS. Both train in Prince George
one of the all-time hot spots for amateur boxing and some history of
some quality pro boxers.
Most of those boxers that step into the ring to compete in the Nationals
will not be on the victory stand at the end of the show. The following
covers the travels of two of those boxers from Boxing Ontario.
GuelphMercury - Guelph boxers’ medal hopes end in Cape Breton
The story of heavyweight Paul Rasmussen and light-heavy
Fabricio Portillio is not much different from hundreds of other
boxers that have entered a National tournament. Many try
but only one in each division will see gold dangling around
their neck. Paul dropped a decision to Team-A's
SAMIR EL MAIS who used his experience to edge Rasmussen,
with a little help from the judges and the referee.
Looking at any Provincial team, there are always those stories
of disappointment, but in reality any that manage to participate
should consider themselves lucky to make the trip.
Over the decades of Boxing Canada from 1969 onward, there
have been hundreds of boxers, coaches and officials who have
been overlooked or have just missed the boat for a volume of
reasons including sickness or injury. On the other hand there
have been some that went, but did not have the tools to compete
in an effective manner, but due to whatever circumstances they
were picked to experience the golden opportunity. So anyone
who did get the opportunity to compete once or twice they
should have no regrets or complaints.
Take the team from British Columbia, how many should have
gone due to their excellence and how many went as just another
warm body does not matter. Each one went with that opportunity
to be the best that they can be at the time and gain new experiences.
When all is said and done, only about two of the team boxers will
make the finals, but for the others their participation is appreciated.
BC's two standouts prior to the finals include flyweight KENNY LALLY
and light-heavyweight THOMAS SPEIRS. Both train in Prince George
one of the all-time hot spots for amateur boxing and some history of
some quality pro boxers.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
SOME PRELIM ROUND WINNERS THE LIGHTWEIGHTS: by brian zelley
Alex Rynn, Dylan Bishop, Jag Seehra
Nova Scotia boxer hopes to defend Canadian title, move closer to Olympic berth - Sports - The Cape Breton Post
BRODY BLAIR MIDDLEWEIGHT BOXER: By Brian Zelley
(see link to a recent article from "The Cape Breton Post"
with the bottom line being the big goal is to earn a chance to
make the Olympic qualifier in a tournament in Brazil.)
Nova Scotia boxer hopes to defend Canadian title, move closer to Olympic berth - Sports - The Cape Breton Post
Some of the competitors that will try to relieve Brody of the title
and his hopes for Olympic glory include Manitoba boxer
Brandt Butt and Alberta's Dwayne Orubar. Then there are
a pair of dark horses from British Columbia including
Dave Robinson and Robert Taylor. Then there are
the usual boxers from Ontario and Quebec such as
Vincent Thibeault.
(see link to a recent article from "The Cape Breton Post"
with the bottom line being the big goal is to earn a chance to
make the Olympic qualifier in a tournament in Brazil.)
Nova Scotia boxer hopes to defend Canadian title, move closer to Olympic berth - Sports - The Cape Breton Post
Some of the competitors that will try to relieve Brody of the title
and his hopes for Olympic glory include Manitoba boxer
Brandt Butt and Alberta's Dwayne Orubar. Then there are
a pair of dark horses from British Columbia including
Dave Robinson and Robert Taylor. Then there are
the usual boxers from Ontario and Quebec such as
Vincent Thibeault.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS and LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHTS
THE CANADIAN MIDDLEWEIGHTS and LIGHT-HEVYWEIGHTS
BRODY BLAIR and THE COMPETITION - THE MIDDLEWEIHTS
No one can predict end results, but I believe this division has
the potential to produce the best overall results.
The Light-Heavyweights:
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Some interesting results leading to the semi-finals on Friday with the following
four still in the running:
Brody Blair, Brandt Butt, Josh Cameron and Vincent Thibault.
Brody and Vincent are the two Boxing Canada Team A and B members.
BRODY BLAIR and THE COMPETITION - THE MIDDLEWEIHTS
No one can predict end results, but I believe this division has
the potential to produce the best overall results.
The Light-Heavyweights:
Some interesting results leading to the semi-finals on Friday with the following
four still in the running:
Brody Blair, Brandt Butt, Josh Cameron and Vincent Thibault.
Brody and Vincent are the two Boxing Canada Team A and B members.
LIGHT-WELTERS and WELTERWEIGHTS
THE CLASH OF THE LIGHT- WELTERWEIGHTS: By Brian Zelley
LEADING THE LIGHT-WELTERWEIGHT CHARGE:
The two boxers leading the charge YVES ULYSSE and JESSE WILCOX
LEADING THE LIGHT-WELTERWEIGHT CHARGE:
The two boxers leading the charge YVES ULYSSE and JESSE WILCOX
Friday, January 6, 2012
El-Mais and the Canadian heavyweights and super heavyweights
nd super heavyweightsTHE CANADIAN HEAVYWEIGHTS
El-Mais looks to keep the title with a group of Canadian boxers
ready to test his staying power and speed.
Veteran Canadian boxer El-Mais fighting for first Olympic appearance
El-Mais looks to keep the title with a group of Canadian boxers
ready to test his staying power and speed.
Veteran Canadian boxer El-Mais fighting for first Olympic appearance
THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
THE LIGHTWEIGHTS LOOKING TO TAKE THE CROWN
FROM THE CHAMPION ALEX TORRES RYNN
Alex Rynn, Alberta
ALEX and Those Who Could Be the new Champ: For 2012 There Can Be Only One
2011 TEAM B member: JAG SEEHRA, Prince George, BC
THE OTHER YOUNG GUNS LOOKING TO WIN THE DAY:
One of the potential young warriors from the Uptown Boxing Club
looking for action is MARK SMITHER. And, how many remember
him as a young boxer several years back in the Ontario Winter Games
with victories over boxers from Napper's Gym and HUF Boxing.
Another boxer with potential is Winnipeg's BRAD KATONA who
has had some of his bouts in the USA
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
THE LIGHT FLYS and FLYWEIGHT
JONATHAN QUINIT and KENNY LALLY lead the charge:
For Western Canadian boxing BC's Kenny Lally and
Manitoba's Jonathan Quinit are looking to hold of a host
of challengers from other Provinces.
In the light-flyweight division one of the contenders with
high hopes will be Brody Pigeon from Saskatchewan, but
also looking for gold will be Emilien Boucher of Quebec, and
Noram LaChance of Ontario.
For KENNY LALLY, there is a Quinit in the picture but it
will be Bradley Quinit that will try to take gold from BC and
deposit it in the Manitoba boxing treasure chest. The BC
- Manitoba connection has a long history with some names
from the past being Eddie Haddad and Billy Pinkus just to
name two. But, aside from the Manitoba challenge. Lally
will have five potential other boxers ready, willing and able
to win the gold for Quebec, Ontario or Alberta in the form
of the dual threat from Quebec, Samuel Robichon and Francois Pratte.
Then there will be Ontario's pair M. Dhaliwal and John Charlton.
But, Alberta boxers are always willing to give BC boxers a go.
Seeking gold for Alberta will be Roger Redoble.
For Western Canadian boxing BC's Kenny Lally and
Manitoba's Jonathan Quinit are looking to hold of a host
of challengers from other Provinces.
In the light-flyweight division one of the contenders with
high hopes will be Brody Pigeon from Saskatchewan, but
also looking for gold will be Emilien Boucher of Quebec, and
Noram LaChance of Ontario.
For KENNY LALLY, there is a Quinit in the picture but it
will be Bradley Quinit that will try to take gold from BC and
deposit it in the Manitoba boxing treasure chest. The BC
- Manitoba connection has a long history with some names
from the past being Eddie Haddad and Billy Pinkus just to
name two. But, aside from the Manitoba challenge. Lally
will have five potential other boxers ready, willing and able
to win the gold for Quebec, Ontario or Alberta in the form
of the dual threat from Quebec, Samuel Robichon and Francois Pratte.
Then there will be Ontario's pair M. Dhaliwal and John Charlton.
But, Alberta boxers are always willing to give BC boxers a go.
Seeking gold for Alberta will be Roger Redoble.
THE BANTAMWEIGHTS - 2012 NATIONALS
JOEY AND HIS CHALLENGERS: By Brian Zelley
Over the last several years JOEY LAVIOLETTE has been riding the crest
of the wave of the ocean of Canadian bantameights and like all champions
no annual tournament is a guarantee of victory of holding the title.
Based on preliminary data, there will be at least eight fighters from
Alberta to Prince Edward Island ready to borrow the title from
Joey and avoid any double losses in box-off competition.
From the west leading a charge for Team Alberta will be Eric Taylor
and from PEI it will be Matt Harris. But, by the weight of numbers,
Team Ontario will lead the charge with four potential hot challengers
including: Justin Hocko, David Palacios, Rodolpho Velasquez and
Jermain Badchkam. But Team Quebec who couldn't get the numbers
together when it counted for future Canada Games activity can never
be counted out for future ring activity once the opening bell rings.
Two potential warriors from Quebec carry the name Gauthier for Gold.
Over the last several years JOEY LAVIOLETTE has been riding the crest
of the wave of the ocean of Canadian bantameights and like all champions
no annual tournament is a guarantee of victory of holding the title.
Based on preliminary data, there will be at least eight fighters from
Alberta to Prince Edward Island ready to borrow the title from
Joey and avoid any double losses in box-off competition.
From the west leading a charge for Team Alberta will be Eric Taylor
and from PEI it will be Matt Harris. But, by the weight of numbers,
Team Ontario will lead the charge with four potential hot challengers
including: Justin Hocko, David Palacios, Rodolpho Velasquez and
Jermain Badchkam. But Team Quebec who couldn't get the numbers
together when it counted for future Canada Games activity can never
be counted out for future ring activity once the opening bell rings.
Two potential warriors from Quebec carry the name Gauthier for Gold.
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