Toronto Boxer and National Historic Person, Larry Gains, Honoured with a Plaque-Unveiling Ceremony by Parks Canada at Cabbagetown Boxing
On November 1, 2023, Larry Gains, one of the most talented boxers in the first half of the twentieth century was honoured with a commemorative plaque and a special unveiling ceremony at Cabbagetown Boxing Club in Toronto. Born and trained in the Cabbagetown...
In Memoriam | Vinnie Ryan of McGrory’s Boxing Club
We are deeply saddened to share the news of McGrory's Boxing Club coach Vinnie Ryan’s passing.Not only was Vinnie a legendary coach with many accolades—including being a Boxing Canada Hall of Fame inductee, recipient of Boxing Ontario and Hamilton Coach of the Year...
MEDIA ADVISORY | The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Larry Gains for his accomplishments in the boxing world while combatting racial discrimination that limited his opportunities for success
SOURCE: Parks Canada TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are commemorating the national historic significance of Larry Gains (1900 – 1983). Larry Gains was one of the most talented boxers in the first half...
EVENT ADVISORY: Boxing Ontario Golden Gloves Provincial Championships & Novice Tournament
October 26-29, 2023Multiple session times (see below)Save Max Sports Centre1495 Sandalwood Pkwy EBrampton, ON L6R 0K2 OCTOBER 24, 2023 | TORONTO, ON. – Boxing Ontario is set to host two exciting boxing tournaments in one on October 26-29 at the Save Max Sports Centre...
Boxing Canada Town Hall: Junior/Youth Canadian Championships and Elite Olympic Trials | Oct. 24 @ 3pm
Dear Boxing Ontario Members, On October 19, Boxing Canada provided an update regarding changes to plans for the Junior/Youth Canadian Championships 2023 and Elite Olympic Trials. Please review the initial update to our membership here. We encourage our members to...
Coaching Opportunity | 2023/24 Elite National Championships Team Coaches
Boxing Ontario is looking for 3 Team Coaches to support athletes during the Elite National Championships, December 5-10, 2023 in Montreal, QC. Coaches would also be required to help execute training camp(s) for the Provincial Team leading up to Nationals. (Note:...
Four Ontario Boxers Ready for Action at Pan Am Games in Chile
Four Ontario boxers are ready for world-class competition at the 2023 Pan American Games, October 20 - November 5, in Santiago, Chile Mckenzie Wright – Women’s 50 kg – City Boxing ClubScarlett Delgado – Women’s 54 kg – Destiny Boxing ClubGarinder Takhar – Women’s 60...
Local boxing coach Ibrahim Kamal wins top provincial coaching honour
Lead photo: The Honourable Neil Lumsden - Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport; Ibrahim Kamal; Jeremy Cross Executive Director - CAO. (Photo cred: CAO) TORONTO - September 20, 2023 – To celebrate National Coaches Week (September 16-24) the Coaches Association of...
OPEN CALL | Tournament Hosting Bids
Are you interested in hosting a boxing tournament? Do you have an idea that you would like to share with us? Boxing Ontario is seeking interest in hosting an upcoming Novice/Elite boxing tournament (date TBD). Please indicate your interest by communicating your...
Meet Your Board of Directors Nominees
In advance of the upcoming elections at the 2023 Annual General Meeting, please meet the nominees for Boxing Ontario’s Board of Directors. More info on all candidates below: Please note that personal contact info for the candidates and endorsers has been redacted due...
Youth and Junior Athletes Attend International Training Camp in Sarnia
Youth and Junior athletes enhanced their boxing skills at an international training camp hosted at Bluewater Boxing Club in Sarnia from August 12-19, 2023. The camp was attended by current Youth and Junior provincial champions, selected Novice and Open Ontario...
Ontario Athletes Achieve 6 Medals and 4 Qualifications for Pan Am Games at 2023 Continental Championships
AUGUST 16, 2023 | TORONTO, ON. – Ontario athletes achieved success at the AMBC Elite, Youth & Junior American Boxing Championships hosted in Cali, Colombia from July 31 to August 10, 2023. Six athletes won medals in their respective categories (two gold and four...