Canadian Pugilists Mingle with Legends in Canastota, N.Y!!
Posted by Durell Wambolt on June 15, 2010 at 09:16 am
Photos Courtesy: Donald Wambolt & Cathy Van Ingen
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Among the boxers from Canada to make to trek to the 21st annual International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend in Canastota, New York were reigning IBF Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute, former world title challengers from Kitchener, Ontario the Vanderpool Brothers Syd and Fitz, former Heavyweight King of Canada George Chuvalo, Troy “The Boss” Ross who is looking for a rematch with IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve “USS” Cunningham and finally reigning female WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Lisa “Badnews” Brown.
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Lisa Bad News Brown attended the boxing hall of fame induction ceremonies this past weekend where she was the only female boxer introduced to over 700 of boxing’s who’s who at the Saturday night dinner gala as “our new WBA women’s champion.” Lisa’s manager Mike Schmidt commented that it “was great to see legends such as Micky Ward and Vito Antuofermo giving Lisa big smiles and thumbs up signs.” Read More
