Press release courtesy of Boxing Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Montreal, QC – August 7, 2025 — Team Canada returned from the 2025 Brandenburg Cup in Frankfurt Oder, Germany, with four bronze medals, marking a successful showing at one of Europe’s most competitive youth boxing tournaments.
Bronze medalists:
- Alexya Ethier (60kg, QC – Club de boxe Underground)
- Abigail Purdie (70kg, ON – Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy)
- Julian Angelakis (55kg, BC – Monarc Boxing Club)
- Odes Besultanov (90+kg, ON – Grant Boxing Gym)
The event featured 19 countries and ran from July 30 to August 2. Prior to the competition, Canadian athletes participated in a six-day training camp hosted by Germany, gaining valuable sparring time with international opponents.
Team Canada’s roster included:
- April Kelly (51kg, ON – Boomerz Boxing Club)
- Stephanie Jabbor (57kg, QC – Art Martiaux Évolution)
- Alexya Ethier (60kg, QC – Club de boxe Underground)
- Abigail Purdie (70kg, ON – Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy)
- Victor Cheung (50kg, MB – PanAm Boxing Club)
- Julian Angelakis (55kg, BC – Monarc Boxing Club)
- Mantej Gill (60kg, ON – King of the Ring)
- Torren Edmonds (65kg, BC – Nelson Boxing Club)
- Jacob Pagaling (70kg, AB – Calgary Boxing Club)
- Porter Hansen (75kg, BC – Nelson Boxing Club)
- Odes Besultanov (90+kg, ON – Grant Boxing Gym)
The team was led by head coach Brad Ross, with Jesse Pineiro and Ariane Fortin as assistant coaches, and intern coach Yulissa Agudelo.
Tournament Results:
- Alexya Ethier defeated Australia before falling to England’s world champion in the semifinals.
- Abigail Purdie opened with a win over Switzerland, then lost to Italy, earning her a spot on the podium.
- Julian Angelakis picked up two wins against Switzerland and Hungary before withdrawing due to injury.
- Odes Besultanov secured a win over Azerbaijan before dropping a close bout to Germany in the semis.
Other athletes delivered competitive performances, many against world-class opponents, and continued training and sparring after elimination—showing professionalism and a growth mindset.
The Brandenburg Cup served as a valuable step in the international development of these young athletes. As they gain more exposure and experience, several members of this team are well-positioned to make future podium runs.
About Boxing Canada:
Boxing Canada is the national sport organization for Olympic-style boxing in Canada. It leads the development of national athletes, programs, and policies in partnership with provincial and territorial organizations. We thank the Government of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Rival Boxing Gear, and our valued partners for their ongoing support. Learn more at BoxingCanada.org.
For media inquiries regarding the Canadian National Team, please contact:
Christopher Lindsay, Executive Director – [email protected]
