Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
BRITISH and AMERICAN AMATEUR BOXERS
BEST OF THE BRITISH in the EIGHTIES
Some British names to remember from the Eighties:
Glen Brooks, Rod Douglas, Wilson Doherty,
Mark Epton, Peter English, Joe Jacobs, Jim Lyon,
James McAllister, Clyde McIntosh, Jim Moran, Alex Mullen,
Jimmy Price, and Chris Pyatt,
JIM LYONS was a member of the St. Helens boxing club.
THE BEST OF THE USA
A few of the best Mark Breland, Evander Hoyfield,
Meldrick Taylor and Pernell Whitaker. But, there
were many others K. Banks, Riddock Bowe, Michael
Carbajal, Carl Daniels, Romallis Ellis, Todd Foster,
Tony Gonzales, Jemal Hinton, Ray Mercer and Alton Rice.
Then there were the likes of Frankie Liles and Roy Jones jr.
Some British names to remember from the Eighties:
Glen Brooks, Rod Douglas, Wilson Doherty,
Mark Epton, Peter English, Joe Jacobs, Jim Lyon,
James McAllister, Clyde McIntosh, Jim Moran, Alex Mullen,
Jimmy Price, and Chris Pyatt,
JIM LYONS was a member of the St. Helens boxing club.
THE BEST OF THE USA
A few of the best Mark Breland, Evander Hoyfield,
Meldrick Taylor and Pernell Whitaker. But, there
were many others K. Banks, Riddock Bowe, Michael
Carbajal, Carl Daniels, Romallis Ellis, Todd Foster,
Tony Gonzales, Jemal Hinton, Ray Mercer and Alton Rice.
Then there were the likes of Frankie Liles and Roy Jones jr.
Friday, November 18, 2011
THE CANADIAN LIGHTWEIGHT and WELTERWEIGHTS
KELLY PERLETTE
kelly Perlette form Spruce Grove, Alberta is one of those boxers
that was a champion in the seventies. In fact, August 11, 1978 was
declared "KELLY PERLETTE DAY" in Spruce Grove. Kelly along
with long-term champion Ian Clyde would be two of the veterans
that would play a role in the beginning of the new decade. He is now
an inductee of the Spruce Grove Hall of Fame.
THE CANADIAN LIGHTWEIGHT SENIOR CHAMPIONS: By Brian Zelley
From 1980 to 1989, there was a cross-section of boxers that
would hold the Canadian lightweight senior title including
Sylvain Thibeault, Asif Dar, Florent Mallais,
Jeff Hill, Kevin Howard John Kalbhenn and Billy Irwin.
THE LIGHT-WELTERWEIGHTS:
Ricky Anderson, George Mason, D. MacNeil, Dennis Lambert,
Gregory Gayle, Howard Grant, Asif Dar and Marc Leduc.
THE WELTERWEIGHTS:
Jamie Ollenburger, Frank Nolan, Derrick Frazer,
Wayne Gordon, Kelly Perlette, Joe Pendry, John Shaw,
Nick Rupa, Manny Sobral and Greg Johnson.
JAMIE OLLENBERGER, another champion of 1980
getting beyond the lost potential 1980 Oympic
action. Sadly, Jamie would be involved in
a traggic accident and he is now one of our
"Lost Warriors".
kelly Perlette form Spruce Grove, Alberta is one of those boxers
that was a champion in the seventies. In fact, August 11, 1978 was
declared "KELLY PERLETTE DAY" in Spruce Grove. Kelly along
with long-term champion Ian Clyde would be two of the veterans
that would play a role in the beginning of the new decade. He is now
an inductee of the Spruce Grove Hall of Fame.
THE CANADIAN LIGHTWEIGHT SENIOR CHAMPIONS: By Brian Zelley
From 1980 to 1989, there was a cross-section of boxers that
would hold the Canadian lightweight senior title including
Sylvain Thibeault, Asif Dar, Florent Mallais,
Jeff Hill, Kevin Howard John Kalbhenn and Billy Irwin.
THE LIGHT-WELTERWEIGHTS:
Ricky Anderson, George Mason, D. MacNeil, Dennis Lambert,
Gregory Gayle, Howard Grant, Asif Dar and Marc Leduc.
THE WELTERWEIGHTS:
Jamie Ollenburger, Frank Nolan, Derrick Frazer,
Wayne Gordon, Kelly Perlette, Joe Pendry, John Shaw,
Nick Rupa, Manny Sobral and Greg Johnson.
JAMIE OLLENBERGER, another champion of 1980
getting beyond the lost potential 1980 Oympic
action. Sadly, Jamie would be involved in
a traggic accident and he is now one of our
"Lost Warriors".
BANTAMS and FEATHERS, THE BOYS OF ACTION
The fast and the furious feathers and bantams. The Eighties
-by Brian W. Zelley
The first name that comes to mind for those of us from
British Columbia is Dale Walters. But, in July 1984k,
I took time to sit with boxerSteve Pagendam an chat
about the team of 1984 and his brother Jamie Pagendam.
When we look back to the action of the Eighties, there were
a number of champions in the bantamweight and featherweight
senior open class. One of the champions late in the decade
was Saskatchewan boxer Wesley Sunshine. But,
travelling back to 1984, I remember him and all the other
competitors in the Junior Nationals. Not in the habit of
remembering every boxer in every tournament but for this
one, I was picked as one of the folks that had to pick
the best boxer of 1984 Junior Nationals, so it was a
case of watching every bout and coming to some fair
decision.
Some of the other bantams and feathers in the eighties
were Danny Thompson, Bill Ranelli, Stephen Nolan,
Bill Downey and Geronimo Bie. Each would follow his
own path, and some would be remembered while others
may be forgotten or only remembered by a small circle
of friends, but that's the way it has always been.
So this small piece is to try and recognize the boxers
from Bill Downey to Wesley Sunshine. And, thank them
for their contribution to the sport of amateur boxing
in Canada.
-by Brian W. Zelley
The first name that comes to mind for those of us from
British Columbia is Dale Walters. But, in July 1984k,
I took time to sit with boxerSteve Pagendam an chat
about the team of 1984 and his brother Jamie Pagendam.
When we look back to the action of the Eighties, there were
a number of champions in the bantamweight and featherweight
senior open class. One of the champions late in the decade
was Saskatchewan boxer Wesley Sunshine. But,
travelling back to 1984, I remember him and all the other
competitors in the Junior Nationals. Not in the habit of
remembering every boxer in every tournament but for this
one, I was picked as one of the folks that had to pick
the best boxer of 1984 Junior Nationals, so it was a
case of watching every bout and coming to some fair
decision.
Some of the other bantams and feathers in the eighties
were Danny Thompson, Bill Ranelli, Stephen Nolan,
Bill Downey and Geronimo Bie. Each would follow his
own path, and some would be remembered while others
may be forgotten or only remembered by a small circle
of friends, but that's the way it has always been.
So this small piece is to try and recognize the boxers
from Bill Downey to Wesley Sunshine. And, thank them
for their contribution to the sport of amateur boxing
in Canada.
.FLYWEIGHTS OF THE EIGHTIES
LIGHT-FLYS and FLYS; BY BRIAN ZELLEY
Looking back before the Eighties, we had names such as
Walter Henry, Jak Snaith and Ian Clyde. And Ian who
first became senior chamion in 1973 was there to begin
the new the Eighties.
Remember when they touched gloves and had their hands
raised high under the bright lights:
Rick and Danny Ranellli, Steve Beaupre, Sotty Olson,
Corey Burton and Billy Dunlop.
Looking back before the Eighties, we had names such as
Walter Henry, Jak Snaith and Ian Clyde. And Ian who
first became senior chamion in 1973 was there to begin
the new the Eighties.
Remember when they touched gloves and had their hands
raised high under the bright lights:
Rick and Danny Ranellli, Steve Beaupre, Sotty Olson,
Corey Burton and Billy Dunlop.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
THE CANADIAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONS 1980 to 1989
THE STORY OF THE CHAMPIONS by Brian Zelley
THE EIGHTIES:
Looking back between 1980 and 1989 there are many intereting
stories and the early ones include the likes of:
IAN CLYDE and JAMIE OLLENBERGER
BEYOND 1980 there was that interesting 1984 year
BEYOND 1980
There would be many interesting stories and events with a variety of
names from ASIF DAR, LENNOX LEWIS, DALE WALTERS and many others.
1982 Commonwealth Game
Willie DeWit and Shawn O'Sullivan, Gold
and Kevin mcDermott, bronze.
THE 1984 SENIOR BOX-OFF
A dozen boxers would arrive in Burnaby, BC in time for the actuob
that took place from May 25 to 27th. at the BCABA Training Centre.
Two of the boxers would have to engage in two bouts to determine which one
would be considered for the Olympic Team. In the first bout, the winner
between Canadian champion Dennis Lambert and Peter Britt was
Peter. However, to replace a champion required two wins, and in the
second bout Lambert pulled out the win and became a Olympic team
member.
Steve Pagendam would earn a decision over Stephen Nolan
to secure a spot on the team, along with John Kalbhenn and
Rick Duff. Shawn O'Sullivan would win over Lawrence Rolfe.
Alberta's RICK DUFF would get past Darrell Flint to
earn a shot. But, Manitoba's KEN JOHNSON would decision
BC's Wayne Welsh, the Canadian champion, but, Johnson would
not be selected for the Olympic Team for Los Angeles.
Then there would be the training camp in July 1984
with most of the 1984 Olympic team members, and some
of the other boxers such as Steve Beaupre
various coaches and officials such as Taylor Gordon.
1984 LA OLYMPIC MEDALS
Willie deWitt, Shawn O'Sullivan and Dale Walters
1985 SENIOR NATIONALS
The 1985 Senior Nationals would be very interesting.
There were some surprises with BC boxer Joe Pendry
winning the Canadian welterweight title, and two
boxers than were on the 1984 Olympic team were
defeated along before the finals.
Selected as best 1985 fighter was ASIF DAR.
Even back in his junior days, Asif was a classy
and winning boxer. In 1980 after punching his
way into the finals, he met Victoria's
Cliff Ballendine. Dar not only won the
fight in the Junior Nationals but was selected
as the best junior boxer in Canada.
1986 Commonwealth Games, Canadiam medals:
Scotty Olson, Steve Beaupre, Bill Downey, Asif Dar,
Howard Grant, John Shaw, Dan Sherry, Brent Kosolofski,
Dominic D'Amico and Lennox Lewis.
POST 1988 OLYMPIC GAME, OLD FACES AND THE NEW BREED
After the 1988 Olympic Games, some would turn pro like
Lennox Lewis, others would remain a couple more years,
and others would say goodbye. Then there were new faces
that had won titles in the juniors and youth boxing.
At the close of the Eighties some of the 1989 senior champions
would be and important part of the Nineties such as
MARK LEDUC and BILLY IRWIN.
A NINETIES MARK LEDUC MOMENT:
1980 THE VETERAN CHMPION IAN CLYDE
Of the 1980 champions, the most experienced one was IAN CLYDE.
Ian first won a senior title in 1973 and continued to be an active
champion until 1980. He had been in previous International
tournaments including the 1976 Olympic Games, but the team
of 1980 lost out on the chance to represent Canada in 1980
due to a political boycott of the USSR. Being the team
leader, Clyde took the difficult step to announce his
understanding of the decision by the Canadian Government.
Two of the other 1980 champions were returning
champions from 1979. Laurie Mann and Kevin
Howard. Boxer Jamie Ollenberger
had paid his dues in his early years of boxing,
but in 1980 he was one of the best and exciting
boxers from BC and he was 1980 BC Golden Boy.
Ollenberger would be a repeat BC Golden Boy
in 1981,then he would turn pro.
THE 1980 OLYMPIC BOXING TEAM MEMBERS
Ian Clyde, Stephen Nolan, Patrick Fennell and Ricky Anderson.
(Photo: Courtesy of Ian Clyde).
TREASURE CHEST OF GOLDEN MEMORIES
- from boxers, coaches, officials and fans -
brian zelley
There are many interesting moments, one of mine
was attending the 1984 Canadian Olympic Team
training centre experience in July, but
there were many others
(Photo: taken at the Olympic team training centre in July
in Burnaby, BC.) In the picture is Alan Brown,two time junior
national champion in the early eighties and former boxer and
an official Vic Murdoch, and Brian Zelley, then a director of
Boxing BC (BCABA).
A Few of the Asif Dar moments and memories.:
The above events are just two from Asif's fantastic treasure chest.
Thoughts from Ian Clyde
THE EIGHTIES:
stories and the early ones include the likes of:
IAN CLYDE and JAMIE OLLENBERGER
BEYOND 1980
There would be many interesting stories and events with a variety of
names from ASIF DAR, LENNOX LEWIS, DALE WALTERS and many others.
1982 Commonwealth Game
Willie DeWit and Shawn O'Sullivan, Gold
and Kevin mcDermott, bronze.
THE 1984 SENIOR BOX-OFF
A dozen boxers would arrive in Burnaby, BC in time for the actuob
that took place from May 25 to 27th. at the BCABA Training Centre.
Two of the boxers would have to engage in two bouts to determine which one
would be considered for the Olympic Team. In the first bout, the winner
between Canadian champion Dennis Lambert and Peter Britt was
Peter. However, to replace a champion required two wins, and in the
second bout Lambert pulled out the win and became a Olympic team
member.
Steve Pagendam would earn a decision over Stephen Nolan
to secure a spot on the team, along with John Kalbhenn and
Rick Duff. Shawn O'Sullivan would win over Lawrence Rolfe.
Alberta's RICK DUFF would get past Darrell Flint to
earn a shot. But, Manitoba's KEN JOHNSON would decision
BC's Wayne Welsh, the Canadian champion, but, Johnson would
not be selected for the Olympic Team for Los Angeles.
Then there would be the training camp in July 1984
with most of the 1984 Olympic team members, and some
of the other boxers such as Steve Beaupre
various coaches and officials such as Taylor Gordon.
1984 LA OLYMPIC MEDALS
Willie deWitt, Shawn O'Sullivan and Dale Walters
1985 SENIOR NATIONALS
The 1985 Senior Nationals would be very interesting.
There were some surprises with BC boxer Joe Pendry
winning the Canadian welterweight title, and two
boxers than were on the 1984 Olympic team were
defeated along before the finals.
Selected as best 1985 fighter was ASIF DAR.
Even back in his junior days, Asif was a classy
and winning boxer. In 1980 after punching his
way into the finals, he met Victoria's
Cliff Ballendine. Dar not only won the
fight in the Junior Nationals but was selected
as the best junior boxer in Canada.
1986 Commonwealth Games, Canadiam medals:
Scotty Olson, Steve Beaupre, Bill Downey, Asif Dar,
Howard Grant, John Shaw, Dan Sherry, Brent Kosolofski,
Dominic D'Amico and Lennox Lewis.
POST 1988 OLYMPIC GAME, OLD FACES AND THE NEW BREED
After the 1988 Olympic Games, some would turn pro like
Lennox Lewis, others would remain a couple more years,
and others would say goodbye. Then there were new faces
that had won titles in the juniors and youth boxing.
At the close of the Eighties some of the 1989 senior champions
would be and important part of the Nineties such as
MARK LEDUC and BILLY IRWIN.
A NINETIES MARK LEDUC MOMENT:
1980 THE VETERAN CHMPION IAN CLYDE
Of the 1980 champions, the most experienced one was IAN CLYDE.
Ian first won a senior title in 1973 and continued to be an active
champion until 1980. He had been in previous International
tournaments including the 1976 Olympic Games, but the team
of 1980 lost out on the chance to represent Canada in 1980
due to a political boycott of the USSR. Being the team
leader, Clyde took the difficult step to announce his
understanding of the decision by the Canadian Government.
champions from 1979. Laurie Mann and Kevin
Howard. Boxer Jamie Ollenberger
had paid his dues in his early years of boxing,
but in 1980 he was one of the best and exciting
boxers from BC and he was 1980 BC Golden Boy.
Ollenberger would be a repeat BC Golden Boy
in 1981,then he would turn pro.
THE 1980 OLYMPIC BOXING TEAM MEMBERS
Ian Clyde, Stephen Nolan, Patrick Fennell and Ricky Anderson.
(Photo: Courtesy of Ian Clyde).
TREASURE CHEST OF GOLDEN MEMORIES
- from boxers, coaches, officials and fans -
brian zelley
There are many interesting moments, one of mine
was attending the 1984 Canadian Olympic Team
training centre experience in July, but
there were many others
in Burnaby, BC.) In the picture is Alan Brown,two time junior
national champion in the early eighties and former boxer and
an official Vic Murdoch, and Brian Zelley, then a director of
Boxing BC (BCABA).
A Few of the Asif Dar moments and memories.:
Thoughts from Ian Clyde
Monday, November 14, 2011
1985 CANADIAN BOXING SENIOR NATIONALS
1985 SENIOR NATIONALS: by brian zelley
Introduction
In the June 1985 issue of the BC Amateur Boxing News
I prepared a three page report on the Senior Nationals starting
with the BC Amateur Boxing team then listing many
of the competitors from other provinces.
Then i started to summarize the results. So for this report
I will copy the details of that June 1985 story, then update
it with some bits and pieces so many years later.
BC BOXING TEAM
Augusto Dos Reis, John Henry Wilson, Tim Cessford,
Joe Pendry, Joe Martin, Andrew Riley, Terry Dermott,
Alex Bankier, Gary Serko, Wayne Welsh, and Brian Lansing.
Coaches: Ken Marjoram and Mike Sartori. Manager: Dave Thompson.
Some of the other Boxers: (note: excluding province and towns)
Steven D'Sousa, John Farinacci, Scotty Olson, Jeff Hill,
Steve Beaupre, Chuck Evans, Mark Menard, Fitzroy Solomon,
Asif Dar, Frank Sigmer, Steve Nolan, Mike Spiry, Robert McDonald,
Howard Grant, Bud Bird, Rod Simonds, Tom Walker, Tom Young,
Wayne Chandler, Greg Gayle, Otis Grant, Kelly Perlette,
Randal Thompson, Dan Sherry, Mario Therrien, Darryl Flint,
Vittoria Salvatore, Tops Florres, Claude Bouher, ken Serbu,
Bob Kwiatkowski, Bailey Heumer, michael Moffa, Jamie Pagendam,
Mark Lotus, Bill Downey, Phil Flamand, kevin Greely,
George Mason, Curtis Fidler, Isaac Lewis.
LIGHT-FLYWEIGHT
Victoria's AUGUSTO DOS REIS faced the tough SCOTTY OLSON
of Alberta. In 1984, Olson was the Junior light-flyweight champion.
In the selection of best junior for 1984 Olson was the best of eight
going into the final. His excellent performance over Quebec's
RENE CADRAN made him a strong choice. However, the picture
perfect performance by ERIC GRENIER ...made Grenier the top choice.
In the June 1984 issue of the BC AMATEUR BOXIG NEWS, I stated:
defeating STEVE D'SOUSA of Quebec.
FLYWEIGHT
Astoria's TERRY DERMOTT lost out to JEFF HILL,
In the finals, Hill lost a 4/1 decision to STEVE BEAUPRE.
FEATHERWEIGHT
Vernon's JOHN HENRY WILLSON had an outstanding performance
in 1984 when he won an Intermediate National Championship. John
earned a spot on the BC Team with a win over classy boxer
RICK ALBRECHTSEN of williams Lake. This time John Henry
dropped a decision to Quebec's classy MICHEL MOFFA.
However, Moffa dropped a 4/1 decision to JAMIE PAGENDAM.
Back in 1984 when I spoke to Olympic boxer STEVE PAGENDAM
at the Canadian Olympic Team training site, Steve told me that
he had a brother who was better...Well Jamie is on his way with
his victory over Michel.
LIGHTWEIGHT
BC Team member ALEX BANKIER dropped a 5/0 decision to
STEVE NOLAN. In the final, Nolan lost to ASIF DAR
of Ontario who was named the 1985 OUTSTANDING FIGHTER.
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT
parksville's TIM CESSFORD won his opening round, but
then lost to GREG GAYLE. In the finals Gayle defeated
Howard Grant.
WELTERWEIGHT
Kimberley's JOE PENDRY was in a division with two members
of the 1984 Olympic Team, WAYNE GORDON and DENNIS LAMBERT.
Lambert won his first bout then lost out toe DEWITH FRASER.
Pendry faced WAYNE GORDON and won a split decision. In the finals,
Pendry had to settle for a 3/2 split decision win over Dewith Fraser.
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT
BC's GARY SERKO lost a decision to OTIS GRANT in the
semi-finals, then Grant stopped Alberta's KELLY PERLETTE.
MIDDLEWEIGHT
BC's JOE MARTIN defeated LINDON LINKLATER in his
first bout, but lost to National A team member DARRYL FLINT
In the finals, Flint was upset by DANNY SHERRY.
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT
Kelowna's 1984 Canadian champion WAYNE WELSH started strong
by stopping his first opponent, but lost out to EGERTON MARCUS.
Marcus then defeated DANIEL DESROCHERS who had won the semi-finals
with a victory over National A team member KEN JOHNSON.
HEAVYWEIGHT
ANDREW RILEY was eliminated and then DOMENIC D'AMICO
won gold, Peter Petric silver, Bill Hickey and Wade Parsons bronze.
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
BRIAN LANSING of Elk Valley defeated his first opponent but
in the finals, he lost out to highly rated LENNOX LEWIS.
1985 THE CHAMPIONS
CANADIAN AMATER BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIORS, march 29 to 31, 1965. Hosted by MEDICINE HAT BOXING CLUB.
Supported by Molson Alberta Brewery Ltd., marketing manager Jody Bishop.
Mayor of Medicine Hat: TEDD J. GRIMM.
Introduction
In the June 1985 issue of the BC Amateur Boxing News
I prepared a three page report on the Senior Nationals starting
with the BC Amateur Boxing team then listing many
of the competitors from other provinces.
Then i started to summarize the results. So for this report
I will copy the details of that June 1985 story, then update
it with some bits and pieces so many years later.
BC BOXING TEAM
Augusto Dos Reis, John Henry Wilson, Tim Cessford,
Joe Pendry, Joe Martin, Andrew Riley, Terry Dermott,
Alex Bankier, Gary Serko, Wayne Welsh, and Brian Lansing.
Coaches: Ken Marjoram and Mike Sartori. Manager: Dave Thompson.
Some of the other Boxers: (note: excluding province and towns)
Steven D'Sousa, John Farinacci, Scotty Olson, Jeff Hill,
Steve Beaupre, Chuck Evans, Mark Menard, Fitzroy Solomon,
Asif Dar, Frank Sigmer, Steve Nolan, Mike Spiry, Robert McDonald,
Howard Grant, Bud Bird, Rod Simonds, Tom Walker, Tom Young,
Wayne Chandler, Greg Gayle, Otis Grant, Kelly Perlette,
Randal Thompson, Dan Sherry, Mario Therrien, Darryl Flint,
Vittoria Salvatore, Tops Florres, Claude Bouher, ken Serbu,
Bob Kwiatkowski, Bailey Heumer, michael Moffa, Jamie Pagendam,
Mark Lotus, Bill Downey, Phil Flamand, kevin Greely,
George Mason, Curtis Fidler, Isaac Lewis.
LIGHT-FLYWEIGHT
Victoria's AUGUSTO DOS REIS faced the tough SCOTTY OLSON
of Alberta. In 1984, Olson was the Junior light-flyweight champion.
In the selection of best junior for 1984 Olson was the best of eight
going into the final. His excellent performance over Quebec's
RENE CADRAN made him a strong choice. However, the picture
perfect performance by ERIC GRENIER ...made Grenier the top choice.
In the June 1984 issue of the BC AMATEUR BOXIG NEWS, I stated:
If the choice was limited to heart and determinationOlson defeated Dos Reis and won the 1985 senior championship by
Alberta's Scotty Olson would be the top contender...
defeating STEVE D'SOUSA of Quebec.
FLYWEIGHT
Astoria's TERRY DERMOTT lost out to JEFF HILL,
In the finals, Hill lost a 4/1 decision to STEVE BEAUPRE.
FEATHERWEIGHT
Vernon's JOHN HENRY WILLSON had an outstanding performance
in 1984 when he won an Intermediate National Championship. John
earned a spot on the BC Team with a win over classy boxer
RICK ALBRECHTSEN of williams Lake. This time John Henry
dropped a decision to Quebec's classy MICHEL MOFFA.
However, Moffa dropped a 4/1 decision to JAMIE PAGENDAM.
Back in 1984 when I spoke to Olympic boxer STEVE PAGENDAM
at the Canadian Olympic Team training site, Steve told me that
he had a brother who was better...Well Jamie is on his way with
his victory over Michel.
LIGHTWEIGHT
BC Team member ALEX BANKIER dropped a 5/0 decision to
STEVE NOLAN. In the final, Nolan lost to ASIF DAR
of Ontario who was named the 1985 OUTSTANDING FIGHTER.
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT
parksville's TIM CESSFORD won his opening round, but
then lost to GREG GAYLE. In the finals Gayle defeated
Howard Grant.
WELTERWEIGHT
Kimberley's JOE PENDRY was in a division with two members
of the 1984 Olympic Team, WAYNE GORDON and DENNIS LAMBERT.
Lambert won his first bout then lost out toe DEWITH FRASER.
Pendry faced WAYNE GORDON and won a split decision. In the finals,
Pendry had to settle for a 3/2 split decision win over Dewith Fraser.
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT
BC's GARY SERKO lost a decision to OTIS GRANT in the
semi-finals, then Grant stopped Alberta's KELLY PERLETTE.
MIDDLEWEIGHT
BC's JOE MARTIN defeated LINDON LINKLATER in his
first bout, but lost to National A team member DARRYL FLINT
In the finals, Flint was upset by DANNY SHERRY.
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT
Kelowna's 1984 Canadian champion WAYNE WELSH started strong
by stopping his first opponent, but lost out to EGERTON MARCUS.
Marcus then defeated DANIEL DESROCHERS who had won the semi-finals
with a victory over National A team member KEN JOHNSON.
HEAVYWEIGHT
ANDREW RILEY was eliminated and then DOMENIC D'AMICO
won gold, Peter Petric silver, Bill Hickey and Wade Parsons bronze.
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
BRIAN LANSING of Elk Valley defeated his first opponent but
in the finals, he lost out to highly rated LENNOX LEWIS.
1985 THE CHAMPIONS
CANADIAN AMATER BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIORS, march 29 to 31, 1965. Hosted by MEDICINE HAT BOXING CLUB.
Supported by Molson Alberta Brewery Ltd., marketing manager Jody Bishop.
Mayor of Medicine Hat: TEDD J. GRIMM.
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