At the end of the ring wars, only one boxer by the name of
DICK FINDLAY would make it to the Olympic Games
for Team Canada.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
1968: THE TWISTS AND TURNS FOR BC BOXERS - DICK FINDLAY prevails
1968: THE TWISTS AND TURNS FOR BC BOXERS
At the end of the ring wars, only one boxer by the name of
DICK FINDLAY would make it to the Olympic Games
for Team Canada.
At the end of the ring wars, only one boxer by the name of
DICK FINDLAY would make it to the Olympic Games
for Team Canada.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
GEORGE CHUVALO
on the covers of the
old magazines. George
had his share of front
paid coverage over the
decades.
George Chuvalo
vs
Floyd Patterson
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
AL SPARKS and AL FORD: CANADIAN BOXERS
GREAT BOXERS FROM THE WEST: by brian zelley
*Looking back, both AL FORD of Alberta and AL SPARKS of Manitoba
gave us plenty to cheer about with their boxing performances.
http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/sparks_as.shtml
*The above link is a memorial page for AL SPARKS who
left us on September 29, 2008 which seems like yesterday,
He is remembered for being the Canadian light-heavyweight champion
and a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. And some of us
from British Columbia remember Al and sparring in a Vancouver
gym with amateur DAN WRIGHT. And, some may still remember
the words of Firefighters' boxing coach BERT LOWES to Wright:
"Those gloves belong to Mr Sparks." It is kind of funny what we
remember from many years ago.
Then there is world class boxer AL FORD who is still seen at fight
cards in Alberta. But, some of us remember Ford when he was just
an amateur boxer in the mid-Sixties, but later would see his name
in "The RING" and "Boxing Illustrated" magazines' high rankings
and some of the boxing round-the-world news in the black and white
pages of the magazine.
(photo of Al Sparks, publicity photo see notice)
*Looking back, both AL FORD of Alberta and AL SPARKS of Manitoba
gave us plenty to cheer about with their boxing performances.
http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/sparks_as.shtml
*The above link is a memorial page for AL SPARKS who
left us on September 29, 2008 which seems like yesterday,
He is remembered for being the Canadian light-heavyweight champion
and a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. And some of us
from British Columbia remember Al and sparring in a Vancouver
gym with amateur DAN WRIGHT. And, some may still remember
the words of Firefighters' boxing coach BERT LOWES to Wright:
"Those gloves belong to Mr Sparks." It is kind of funny what we
remember from many years ago.
Then there is world class boxer AL FORD who is still seen at fight
cards in Alberta. But, some of us remember Ford when he was just
an amateur boxer in the mid-Sixties, but later would see his name
in "The RING" and "Boxing Illustrated" magazines' high rankings
and some of the boxing round-the-world news in the black and white
pages of the magazine.
(photo of Al Sparks, publicity photo see notice)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
JIMMY MCLARNIN
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JIMMY MCLARNING: By B. Zelley
*Beyond his days as a
boxer, Jimmy would
return to Vancouver
for a visit or as in 1968
to be a guest for an
amateur boxing
tournament such as
the 1968 Diamond Belt
which also served as
the BC Olympic Trials.
*An important part of
his professional boxing
journey was his manager
Charles "Pop" Foster.
Throughout his boxing
bouts, Jimmy would be
known for his power
in his right hand which
would stop many fine
fighters and champions.
He would also become
a full time active member
of the "Cauliflower Club" in California where many of his top
bouts were fought. Jimmy is a member of many halls of fame
such as the California Boxing Hall of Fame, the Canadian
Boxing Hall of Fame, and the British Columbia Sports Hall
of Fame.
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JIMMY MCLARNIN
http://jimmy-mclarnin.memory-of.com/About.aspx
THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS:
*It is believed and recorded that Jimmy's first pro fight took
place at the Hasting's Gym in Vancouver against MICKEY GILL.
Beyond Vancouver he would fight in numerous location with
California being a top spot. In the early years, he did have a
few setbacks such as the loss to DOC SNELL in 1926, but
along the way that included the world welterweight title, he
would face many champions, uncrowned champions and
top fighters including:
Fidel LaBarba, Bud Taylor, Pancho Villa, Jackie Fields,
Kid Kaplan, Al Singer, Sammy Mandell, Billy Petrolle,
Benny Leonard, Barney Ross, Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers.
boxer, Jimmy would
return to Vancouver
for a visit or as in 1968
to be a guest for an
amateur boxing
tournament such as
the 1968 Diamond Belt
which also served as
the BC Olympic Trials.
*An important part of
his professional boxing
journey was his manager
Charles "Pop" Foster.
Throughout his boxing
bouts, Jimmy would be
known for his power
in his right hand which
would stop many fine
fighters and champions.
He would also become
a full time active member
of the "Cauliflower Club" in California where many of his top
bouts were fought. Jimmy is a member of many halls of fame
such as the California Boxing Hall of Fame, the Canadian
Boxing Hall of Fame, and the British Columbia Sports Hall
of Fame.
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JIMMY MCLARNIN
http://jimmy-mclarnin.memory-of.com/About.aspx
THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS:
*It is believed and recorded that Jimmy's first pro fight took
place at the Hasting's Gym in Vancouver against MICKEY GILL.
Beyond Vancouver he would fight in numerous location with
California being a top spot. In the early years, he did have a
few setbacks such as the loss to DOC SNELL in 1926, but
along the way that included the world welterweight title, he
would face many champions, uncrowned champions and
top fighters including:
Fidel LaBarba, Bud Taylor, Pancho Villa, Jackie Fields,
Kid Kaplan, Al Singer, Sammy Mandell, Billy Petrolle,
Benny Leonard, Barney Ross, Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers.
Monday, September 10, 2012
JOHNNY GRECO
JOHNNY GRECO - A Cnadian Boxing Star: by brian zelley
*When a Canadian boxer
appears on the cover of
"The RING: magazine
it validates his star
quality. And Montreal's
Johnny Greco was a star.
Greco's pro journey would
begin in 1940, but would
come to a tragic and sudden
end in December 1954 at the
young age of only 31.
Looking back over the years
between 1940 and 1954
Johnny Greco provided us
with boxing quality and
action such has his back -
to - back bouts with the
classy BEAU JACK in
the legendary MSG in
New York. Then win
a Canadian welterweight
title when he travelled to the FORUM in Montreal to face
DAVE CASTILLOUX, but in 1952 he would drop a split decision
to ARMAND SAVOIE. However, he would bounce back and
regain the title and defend it a number of times. But who would have
guessed that a bout in November 1954 would be his very last bout.
In December 1954, there would be no Merry Christmas for those
who johnny when he was killed in an auto accident.
*When a Canadian boxer
appears on the cover of
"The RING: magazine
it validates his star
quality. And Montreal's
Johnny Greco was a star.
Greco's pro journey would
begin in 1940, but would
come to a tragic and sudden
end in December 1954 at the
young age of only 31.
Looking back over the years
between 1940 and 1954
Johnny Greco provided us
with boxing quality and
action such has his back -
to - back bouts with the
classy BEAU JACK in
the legendary MSG in
New York. Then win
a Canadian welterweight
title when he travelled to the FORUM in Montreal to face
DAVE CASTILLOUX, but in 1952 he would drop a split decision
to ARMAND SAVOIE. However, he would bounce back and
regain the title and defend it a number of times. But who would have
guessed that a bout in November 1954 would be his very last bout.
In December 1954, there would be no Merry Christmas for those
who johnny when he was killed in an auto accident.
ARTHUR KING
CANADIAN BOXING's ARTHUR KING: by Brian Zelley
*They called this Toronto boxer
"Little Arthur" but he had a big boxing journey.
King would be a regular at Toronto's
Maple Leaf Gardens, but would also appear
in many to face some top qulity lightweights
and even other weight classes. And how
many remember his lightweight title bout
with Canada's ARMAND SAVOIE.
Like most boxers Little Arthur fought
as an amateur in places like the Massy Hall
and turned pro in 1946 on a boxing card
promoted by FRANK TUNNEY thus beginning
a long journey in professional boxing with bouts
against the likes of Paddy DeMarco and many more in the Fifties.
ARTHUR KING is a worthy member of the old
CANADIAN BOXING HALL OF FAME
"Little Arthur" but he had a big boxing journey.
King would be a regular at Toronto's
Maple Leaf Gardens, but would also appear
in many to face some top qulity lightweights
and even other weight classes. And how
many remember his lightweight title bout
with Canada's ARMAND SAVOIE.
Like most boxers Little Arthur fought
as an amateur in places like the Massy Hall
and turned pro in 1946 on a boxing card
promoted by FRANK TUNNEY thus beginning
a long journey in professional boxing with bouts
against the likes of Paddy DeMarco and many more in the Fifties.
ARTHUR KING is a worthy member of the old
CANADIAN BOXING HALL OF FAME
Andrew Singh Kooner - Boxer
Andrew Singh Kooner - Boxer
*Andrew is not currently in the hall of fame, but he will
be a potential one in future years.
*Andrew is not currently in the hall of fame, but he will
be a potential one in future years.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
A to Z, the first name Boxing Hall of Fame
FROM A to Z: THE FIRST FIVE: by Brian Zelley
*As we look at the list in the old Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame
the first five names to appear are:
Kid Ashade - George Alder - Robert Allan -
George Armstrong - Spider Jack Armstrong -
SPIDER JACK ARMSTRONG
Jack was born in Scotland, but would be an active
Canadian boxer from 1936 into the late fifties.
One of his earlier high profile bouts was a 6 - round
victory over JACKIE CALLURA.
In 1938, Spider faced Baby Yack for the Canadian
bantamweight title with the decision going to Yack.
In 1940, Armstrong faced HARRY JEFFRA for a piece
of the featherweight title with the 15 round decision
going to Harry. And in the later years of his pro journey
one of his big victories was a decision over
PHIL TERRANOVA.
BEYOND THE FIRST FIVE
*A sample of those with 'B' names include a seasoned
class of fighters such as:
Frankie Battaglia, Nels Beaudry, Maxie Berger and Tommy Bland.
MAXIE BERGER
*One of the fine Jewish boxers from Montreal, Maxie would
compete in the 1935 British Empire Games before turning pro.
During his pro journey, he would face many top ranked boxers
such as Charlie Fusari, Ike Williams, Beau Jack, Fritzie Zivic
and the great Sugar Ray Robinson.
A SAMPLE OF NAMES
*Some may be well known and some may not be on the
front page of current lists for the boxing fans, but they
all made a contribution. A sample of names from the past:
Solly Cantor, Eddie Carroll, Al Ford, Colin Fraser, Dave Hilton Sr.,
Gale Kerwin, Scotty McCrandle, Donato Paduano and Al Sparks.
== COLIN "Tiger" FRASER ==
*Colin was from New Brunswick, but Toronto
would be his key area for professional boxing
mainly in the Sixties. Along the way he would
hold the Canadian welterweight title. Along the
way he would fight the likes of: Gary Broughton,
Don Ross, Donato Paduano and Joey Durelle.
*As we look at the list in the old Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame
the first five names to appear are:
Kid Ashade - George Alder - Robert Allan -
George Armstrong - Spider Jack Armstrong -
SPIDER JACK ARMSTRONG
Jack was born in Scotland, but would be an active
Canadian boxer from 1936 into the late fifties.
One of his earlier high profile bouts was a 6 - round
victory over JACKIE CALLURA.
In 1938, Spider faced Baby Yack for the Canadian
bantamweight title with the decision going to Yack.
In 1940, Armstrong faced HARRY JEFFRA for a piece
of the featherweight title with the 15 round decision
going to Harry. And in the later years of his pro journey
one of his big victories was a decision over
PHIL TERRANOVA.
BEYOND THE FIRST FIVE
*A sample of those with 'B' names include a seasoned
class of fighters such as:
Frankie Battaglia, Nels Beaudry, Maxie Berger and Tommy Bland.
MAXIE BERGER
*One of the fine Jewish boxers from Montreal, Maxie would
compete in the 1935 British Empire Games before turning pro.
During his pro journey, he would face many top ranked boxers
such as Charlie Fusari, Ike Williams, Beau Jack, Fritzie Zivic
and the great Sugar Ray Robinson.
A SAMPLE OF NAMES
*Some may be well known and some may not be on the
front page of current lists for the boxing fans, but they
all made a contribution. A sample of names from the past:
Solly Cantor, Eddie Carroll, Al Ford, Colin Fraser, Dave Hilton Sr.,
Gale Kerwin, Scotty McCrandle, Donato Paduano and Al Sparks.
== COLIN "Tiger" FRASER ==
*Colin was from New Brunswick, but Toronto
would be his key area for professional boxing
mainly in the Sixties. Along the way he would
hold the Canadian welterweight title. Along the
way he would fight the likes of: Gary Broughton,
Don Ross, Donato Paduano and Joey Durelle.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
SUPPORT DROPS for HALL of FAME
THE NUMBERS FALL
*Likely inactivity in part on the "support for the revival of the
Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame" has dropped from 172 to 170.
However, this is not likely a major setback
*Likely inactivity in part on the "support for the revival of the
Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame" has dropped from 172 to 170.
However, this is not likely a major setback
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