THE STORY OF THE BCABHOF: Back in 1984, there was a call for BOXING BC to establish a BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR BOXING HALL OF FAME, but in never happened, But in 2010 six folks agreed to start the BCABHOF including, Brian Zelley Danny McGarvie, Ray Beaulieu, Scott Galloway, Steve Wood and Steven Kodiak
In 2010 15 boxers and builders became the first inductees. In January 2022, at least 10 will be selected for year 13. The four administrators will be Brian Zelley, Joseph Pendry, Justin Pagani and Mehran "Hotstuff". However, after all these years, BOXING BC may start a new BOXING BC HALL OF FAME
BOXING in BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Throughout the decades, British Columbia has carved an interesting chapter in the Canadian Amateur Boxing history book. "BOXING in BC" will attempt to tell or outline slices of that history and touch on the here and now such as club shows in British Columbia, Provincial tournaments and the involvement of BC boxers in National and International events. And follow some of the champions such as Ken Lally, Stefn Melideo, and Jessy Brown and other stars or fallen stars.
Monday, September 27, 2021
Sunday, December 17, 2017
BC's Golden Gloves
The Golden Gloves Story: by Brian Zelley
To understand the history of boxing in British Columbia, one needs to understand the Golden Gloves tournamnts. beginning in 1939 called the "Sun Golden Glove". The key person behind the tournament
was Billy Finlay of The Vancouver Sun newspaper.
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(Image of 1948 Golden Gloves Champions.)
Over the years, there has been many great boxers, some of which earned the special golden boy award including the first double winner for 1966 and 1967 being Dick Findlay. Jamie Ollenbergerwould also be a double golden boy 1980 and 1981.
Links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BC_Golden_Gloves/
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
BC Boxing Names
BC Boxing Names: Amateur boxing in the Province of British Columbia has stretched over many decades and took a new turn in 1939 with the introduction of the Sun Golden Gloves. The names represent the many boxers and builders over the many decades.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
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