Archive for July 22nd, 2010
Posted by Durell Wambolt on July 22, 2010 at 18:16 pm
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United Promotions put on another great show at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga on July 10th with some of Canada’s hottest young talent putting their skills to the test.
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Orangeville’s own Logan McGuinness and Ryan Wagner both dispatched their opponents in impressive fashion. Look for these 2 young stars to be in action again when United Promotions stages their next event on September 25th once again at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre.
Here are some video highlights for your enjoyment; Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on July 22, 2010 at 09:35 am
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Canada’s Largest Boxing Gym, HUF Executive Fitness, has kicked off the 9th Annual Summer Youth Camp at the 26,000 sq/ft Mississauga facility. The camp is FREE to youth between the ages of 7 – 17 where they can learn to box, play sports and have fun.
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Operated by former professional boxer Olga Heron, and former bodybuilder Teresa Rego, the camp allows local youth to learn new skills, make friends and more importantly – receive a strong anti-drug message from former Canadian Heavyweight boxer George Chuvalo, who will make a personal visit to the camp on Friday, July 23 at 2 pm. George is best known for his legendary fights with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman, and today devotes his time to speaking out about the tragic events in which he lost his wife and three sons as a result of substance abuse. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on July 22, 2010 at 09:24 am
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By Mike Schmidt
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This past week a select few had a real boxing treat indeed as they were lucky enough to watch five time National Canadian amateur boxing champion, and Olympic gold medal hopeful, Mandy Bujold spar with five time world champion and current W.I.B.A and W.B.A. champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown. Both fighters have the pedigree to know the appropriate way to use these type of workout sessions and both enjoyed the experience so much that arrangements are being made to get together shortly in good old Kitchener for some “open to the public” sparring sessions.
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At the post fight press conference for the Brown vs Julaton WBA championship at Casino Rama a few months ago I could not help but notice Olympic hopefuls Bujold ,Colin Fish and Mary Spencer in the crowd. They seemed to be really enjoying the experience. Two thoughts came to mind at the time. Firstly, that Mandy would, given her style, speed, and pedigree, give Lisa some great speed work in preparation for certain opponents we are looking at down the road. Secondly, as I watched Mandy, Colin and Mary beaming and enjoying the show was the thought that THEY NEED TO STAY FOCUSED MENTALLY AS DO THERE RESPECTIVE COACHES. Read More
