Press Release
April 23, 2007
St. Catharines, Ontario – Boxers gathered this weekend in St.Catharines in the last tournament of the 2006/2007 Champion Series. This year the Ray McGibbon Tournament reached a record number of entries. Over 35 clubs and more than 100 athletes from all over Ontario took part. At the end of the 3-day event, awards were handed out to individuals whom exemplified a great showing.
The Ray McGibbon tournament also featured the 2007 Annual Boxing Ontario Awards over the 3 day event. The awards honored those whom made great contributions to the sport of amateur boxing in Ontario and demonstrated athletic excellence.
The Ray McGibbon Awards:
Best Male Cadet: Kane Heron – HUF
Best Female Cadet: Brittany Borja – Tillers
Best Junior Female: Melinda Watpool- Tillers
Best Junior Male: Mike Roy: Leamington
Best Senior Male: Kwabena Koenya-doe – Sully’s
Best Senior Female: Amber Konikow – Top Glove
Best Male Bout: Brandon Caroll(McGrory’s) vs. Sherhei Serieux (Tillers)
Best Female Bout: Crystal Hughes (Waterloo) vs. Linda Scourtodis (Beaver)
Best Boxer: David Palacios – Whip
Best Team: Tillers Boxing Club
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Boxing Ontario Awards Winners
2005
Male Athlete of the Year: Ibrahim Kamal
Female Athlete of the Year: Katie Dunn
Coach of the Year: Joe Sandulo
Official of the Year: Sonny Wong
Volunteer of the Year: Val Ryan
Individual Club Awards
Most Competitive Members: Motor City
Most Non Competitive Members: Valley East
Club Athlete Development: Bigtyme & McGrory’s
Legends Inductees
Builder: Dr. Ken Taylor
Boxer: Johnny Kalbhenn
Official: John Wylie
Coach: Vinnie Ryan
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2006
Male Athlete of the Year: Isho Shiba
Female Athlete of the Year: Mandy Bujold
Coach of the Year: Vinnie Ryan
Official of the Year: Ajaz Khan
Volunteer of the Year: Deb Laba
Individual Club Awards
Most Competitive Members: Motor City
Most Non Competitive Members: Waterloo
Club Athlete Development Award: Bigtyme
Legends Inductee
Builder: Joseph Hajnal
Boxer: Margaret Canty
Official: Eileen Bender
Coach: Preston Roberts