Boxing Ontario and Boomerz Boxing Club are thrilled to welcome boxing fans to the highly anticipated Novice Tournament in London, ON from August 23-25, 2024.
The tournament will be held at the BMO Centre London (295 Rectory St) over the course of three days and four sessions and is open to Novice boxers (athletes with 0-10 bouts) in all categories: Initiation Funbox, Juniors, Youth, Elite, and Masters.
The goal of this tournament is to further develop the impressive and competitive Novice boxing talent right here in Ontario and to grow the exciting sport of Olympic-style boxing in our province.
“The organizing committee and Boomerz Boxing are excited to welcome Boxing Ontario athletes from across the province to London. This tournament, organized in collaboration with the Board of Boxing Ontario and Tourism London, aims to foster discipline, personal development, and growth in the next generation of boxers,” says Tournament Director Abdul Jouda, who is also a co-director and coach of Boomerz Boxing Club and President of Jouda Promotions.
Olympic-style boxing emphasizes technical skill, strategy, and athleticism. Boxers need to combine punching technique, footwork, tactics, and defence to score points against their opponents. This requires a high level of skill, discipline, speed, power, endurance, agility, and mental toughness.
“Boxing has a rich history within our city, and events like this tournament provide an invaluable platform for our local talent to shine. By nurturing young athletes and providing them with opportunities to compete and excel, we are investing in the future of our community and fostering a culture of athleticism and resilience,” says London Mayor Josh Morgan.
Spectator tickets are available for purchase online in advance and at the door. The full schedule is available on Boxing Ontario’s website. The session times are as follows:
Session 1: Friday, August 23 | 6pm – 10pm
Session 2: Saturday, August 24 | 1pm – 5pm
Session 3: Saturday, August 24 | 6pm – 10pm
Session 4: Sunday, August 25 | 12pm
Don’t miss out on this epic event and witness the future stars of boxing in action!
For more information on the 2024 Boxing Ontario x Boomerz Boxing Novice Tournament, please visit boxingontario.com.
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About Boxing Ontario:
Boxing Ontario is the only governing body for Olympic-style boxing in Ontario. As such, it is affiliated with Boxing Canada (CABA), the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, & Sport, and World Boxing. Founded in 1972, our mission is to inspire and grow interest, participation, and a love of the sport of Olympic-style boxing in Ontario. Learn more at www.boxingontario.com
About Boomerz Boxing Club:
Boomerz Boxing Club, located in London, ON, is a member of Boxing Ontario and a registered non-profit whose mission is to create champions in and out of the ring. Their vision is to continue the legacy of Lawrence Boom, a well-known and respected boxing coach who built champions and mentored many historically underserved individuals.
Important Links:
Media Contacts:
Jouda Promotions: Abdul Jouda | Tournament Director | [email protected]
Boxing Ontario: Rebecca Freeman | Communications, PR | [email protected]
Interview Opportunities:
Interviews may be arranged virtually or via email with Boomerz Tournament Committee Members or Boxing Ontario representatives.
Lead photo from 2023 Boxing Ontario Provincial Championships & Novice Tournament
