Youth National Team

51 Kg

Emelia Dermott

Club: No Excuse Boxing

Coach: Ryan Rannelli

Date of birth: August 26th, 2001

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario

Hometown: Oakville, Ontario

Height: 167cm (5’5″)

Weight category :51kg

Stance: Orthodox

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | SILVER

2018 – 2017 – 2016 CANADIAN CHAMPION

BIOGRAPHY

Emelia started taking boxing lessons as a recreational sport. She quickly fell in love with the sport and it didn’t take her long before she started competing. She loves the confidence that boxing instills into you. She enjoys training and pushing herself through different challenges. She doesn’t believe there is a perfect boxer, as there is always a skill to improve or add to your repertoire.

Since she started boxing at a young age, her main goal has been to earn a medal at the Olympic Games. She hopes to earn a spot with the Canadian Olympic team by 2024 and to be ready to compete at the 2028 Olympics.

She is currently in her last year of high school. Her next step in education is going to the University of Ottawa to study Human Kinetics.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : The Snyper

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Suits, MillioDEFIn Dollar Baby

FAVORITE MUSIC : Classic Rock

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Chicken Salad

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Writing, traveling, running, snowboarding, sleeping

PLACE TO VISIT: Australia, Germany, Iceland

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Stay within the sports community. Not sure what yet; coaching, nutrition, sports psychology or sports law, but wants to work with athletes.

54 Kg

Dakota Plensky

Club: Nanaimo BC

Coach: Dell Plensky

Date of birth: July 13, 2000

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia

Hometown: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Height: 164cm (5’4″)

Weight category :54kg

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 CANADIAN CHAMPION

2017 IMPERIUM CUP

2017 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | BRONZE

BIOGRAPHY

When she was 15, Dakota was invited by one of her friends to a boxing club. Because her mother was a kickboxer, Dakota did not hesitate and started practicing boxing. Not only is boxing in her lineage, but she finds that boxing is a great workout and enjoys the challenges.

She believes her future holds a sports psychology degree or becoming a physical trainer. In 2016, she attended Mildura senior college in Australia and was training boxing at the same time. She is currently in high school in her hometown of Nanaimo. The Canadian champion also practices beach volleyball five days per week.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : Dak

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Grey’s Anatomy

FAVORITE MUSIC : Country, R&B

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Chicken and salad

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Beach volleyball, snowboarding

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Attend University and work at the job she enjoys.

60 Kg

Katelyn Vanderlaan

Club : Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy

Coach :Levar Piper

Date of birth : June 18, 2000

Birthplace : Kitchener, Ontario

Hometown : Drumbo, Ontario

Height : 167cm (5’5″)

Weight category : 60 kg

Stance : Orthodox

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 & 2016 CHAMPIONNE CANADIENNE

2016 ESKER CUP (IRLANDE) | OR

2016 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS | OR

BIOGRAPHY

Katelyn Vanderlaan made her boxing debut when she was 12 years old. Although she was registered as a recreational member at first, she switched to competitive at 13 and had her first bout in March 2014. When she was younger, Katelyn was very shy, self-conscious and didn’t have many interests that inspired her. Her sister’s soccer coach recommended to try boxing, which she did at the current boxing club that offered 101 boxing classes for youth. From the start, she loved the challenge that it represented as it was different from any other sport she had tried and it gave her a lot of confidence.

She loves the fitness required from this sport. Since it is an individual sport, all results depend on the efforts put in and how far one pushes its limits. According to Katelyn, boxing requires a lot of dedication and it brings her many skills that are transferrable to other aspects of her life.

Beside boxing, Katelyn will graduate from High School with Honours and will go to university this fall. In the future, she would like to work in the scientific or medical field and would like to remain involve in boxing, either as an athlete or as a coach.

FUN FACTS

FAVORITE TV SHOWS : Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds & The Office

FAVORITE MUSIQUE : Hip Hop

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Salad with chicken

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Cross-country and track

PLACE TO VISIT IN HER LIFE : I would like to travel across Europe and go to Australia

FUN FACT THAT FEW PEOPE KNOW ABOUT HER : I have a twin sister and I’m the oldest of 4

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : I would like to work in the scientific or medical fields, either in forensic science or medecine

69 Kg

Charlie Cavanagh

Club: Saint John Golden Gloves

Coach: Joe Blanchard

Date of birth: June 15th, 2000

Birthplace: Saint John, New Brunswick

Hometown: Saint John, New Brunswick

Height: 175cm (5’9″)

Weight category: 69 kg

Stance: Orthodox

NOTABLES RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | SILVER

2018 – 2017 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

2017 GOLDEN GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIPS (SWEDEN) | SILVER

2017 BALKAN BULGARIAN BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP | BRONZE

2016 DIRECT TV CUP (PUERTO RICO) | GOLD

BIOGRAPHY

Charlie Cavanagh picked up boxing at the age of 13 years old as a recreational member. Her father had involved in boxing for years already and she was eager to partake in all sports, especially contact sport. Prior to boxing, she competed in judo for nearly eight years. Although she originally intended to simply enjoy the sport with no intent to fight, the 69 Kg youth Canadian representative is now competing and has already stepped on the podium in a few international boxing competitions. She enjoys being in control as well as the social interactions in the sport.

In addition to being an athlete, Charlie is currently finishing High School. She has also taken numerous AP University courses during her high school experience and she will be attending University in the fall of 2018 in the Science faculty. In the long run, Charlie aspires to remain actively involved in boxing while pursuing a career in dentistry.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : Charlie Brown

FAVORITE TV SHOWS : Fresh Prince of Bel Air

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hip Hop

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Spaghetti

OTHERS SPORTS & HOBBIES : Running, painting and swimming

PLACE TO VISIT IN HER LIFE : Italy and Hawaii

FUN FACTS THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER : She paints famous boxers

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : She want to pursue a career in dentistry and eventually become an orthodontist.

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49 Kg

Matthew Fraser

Club: Albion Boxing Club

Coach: Allen Archibald

Date of birth: September 11, 2001

Birthplace: Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Hometown: Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Height: 157cm (5’5″)

Weight category : 49 kg

Stance: Orthodox

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 CANADIAN CHAMPION

2018 BRAMPTON CUP (52 kg) | SILVER

2017 BRAMPTON CUP (JUNIOR 48 kg) | GOLD

BIOGRAPHY

At a young age, Matthew played competitive hockey. He had an interest in developing combat skills, so he decided to join a local Muay-Thai club where he trained for two years only as there were no competition offered through thi club. He then decided to join Albion Boxing Club in a nearby town and he immediately fell in love with boxing. He loves the training, traveling and the competition in boxing.

Although boxing training requires a team effort, he enjoys the solitary competition. In Matthew’s mind, his success depends mostly on the work he personally puts in. He is dedicated, as he goes to practice and trains every day. He really enjoys traveling and competing nationally and internationally. Out of everything, he mostly cherishes the intensity and bout preparations in boxing.

For the distant future, he plans on continuing to box and competing on the Canadian national team. His dream is to win a medal at the 2024 Olympics. He is currently a 10th-grade student at Dr. JH Gillis High School.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : The Bulldog

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Family Guy

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hip-Hop

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Chicken wrap and a salad

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Hockey, football, track

PLACE TO VISIT: Japan

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Become an RCMP officer, become a professional boxer, travel

52 Kg

Jordan Mathieu

Club: Club de boxe Champion

Coach: Vincent Auclair

Date of birth: March 10th, 2000

Birthplace: Repentigny, QC

Hometown: Montréal, QC

Height: 173cm (5’8″)

Weight category: 52 kg

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 – 2017 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

2018 BRAMPTON CUP | GOLD

2017 YOUTH COMMONWEALTH GAMES | BRONZE

2016 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | BRONZE

2016 & 2015 GANTS DORÉS | SILVER

2016 & 2015 COUPE IMPERIUM | SILVER

BIOGRAPHY

Before practicing boxing, Jordan Mathieu played hockey for seven years and also occasionally played soccer. Despite his talent for both sports, he was a sore loser which was difficult in team sports. It was at the age of 11 that Jordan made his debut in boxing when one of his friend invited him to train with him and when he was 13 years old, he decided to stop team sports to focus on boxing only.

Jordan really enjoy boxing as he is passionate about physical conditioning and boxing is one of the most demanding sport on this level. He also likes that it is an individual sport where the performances depend on the athlete.

Jordan wishes to go to the 2020 or 2024 Olympic Games before making a transition toward professional boxing. Beside boxing, Jordan obtained his diploma at École Secondaire Pointe-aux-Trembles and is currently doing a DEP in cooking.

FUN FACTS

FAVORITE MUSIC : Fort Minor – Remember the name

FAVORITE MOVIE : Creed

FUN FACT THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU : I am a perfectionist

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Make a living out of boxing

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56 Kg

Avery Martin Duval

Club: Boxing Club Lafreniere

Coach: Jessy Ross Thompson

Date of birth: June 3, 2001

Birthplace: Hawkesbury, Ontario

Hometown: St-Clet, Quebec

Height: 170cm (5’6″)

Weight category :56kg

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | BRONZE

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

2017 – 2016 JUNIOR CANADIAN CHAMPION

BIOGRAPHY

With not much to do in the small town of St-Clet, Avery decided to sign up to Francis Lafreniere’s boxing gym. He has been enrolled in boxing since 2012 and for the last two years, he has been under the tutelage of coach Jessy Ross Thompson. From a young age, Avery was always a boxing fanatic. He watched boxing bouts profusely and loves to watch boxing movies as well. These two elements led to him being inspired to start boxing. He idolizes Julio Ceaser Chavez and Robert Durant. He enjoys the technical and competitive aspects of combat sports.

Duval’s dream is to make the National Olympic Team either in 2020 or in 2024. Afterward, he will pursue a professional career in boxing. The national champion trains six days a week and takes Sundays off to recuperate his body.

FUN FACTS

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : The Life Story of Robert Durant

FAVORITE MUSIC : Rap

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Pasta, steak, salad

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Basketball, tennis

PLACE TO VISIT IN HIS LIFE : Australia

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Make the Olympic team and become a professional boxer

60 Kg

Spencer Wilcox

Club: Steel Town Boxing Club

Coach: Robert Wilcox

Date of birth: January 4, 2000

Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario

Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario

Height: 175cm (5’9″)

Weight category :60kg

Stance: Orthodox

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP | SILVER

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

COMPETED INTERNATIONALLY, NOTABLY IRELAND, PUERTO RICO, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Spencer Wilcox comes from a family of boxers. He practically grew up with a pair of gloves on his hands and he started training at the young age of four. Until the age of eight, he only trained two days per week. Afterward, his training became more intense and had boxing practice 5 or 6 days a week. From an early age, he knew he had talent and he is confident that one day he will be world champion. When he was little, his father would bring him at the boxing gym, so he can observe his older brothers while they trained. The part that he loves the most about the sport is honor and respect that come with the sport.

His life goal is to represent the National Team at the 2020 Olympics. His dream would be to win Olympic Gold for Canada. After that, he will consider becoming a professional boxer as his other dream and goal are to win a WBC Championship. He wishes most of all to have a successful boxing career, so his wife and kids can be comfortable. Wilcox is graduating from high school in 2018 and will be pursuing a collegiate degree.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : The Notorious

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Casino, Trailer Park Boys

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hip-Hop

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Eggs, toast, fruits, protein bar

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Hockey, basketball, mountain biking

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Compete at the 2020 Olympics, become a world champion, be a great father

75 Kg

Mohamed Zawadi

Club: Uptown Boxing Club

Coach: Jack Ireland

Date of birth: August 4, 2001

Birthplace: Barrie, Ontario

Hometown: Barrie, Ontario

Height: 180cm (5’11”)

Weight category : 75kg

Stance: Dominant right, but can switch

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | BRONZE

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

2017 – 2016 JUNIOR CANADIAN CHAMPION

BIOGRAPHY

Mohamed started boxing when he was only 8 years old. His brother, who was boxing at the time, sparked his curiosity. One day, Mohamed went to the boxing club with his brother where he signed up right away and has been boxing ever since. This national champion likes the training and the discipline that is demanded in boxing in order to improve one’s skills. His boxing coach, Jack Ireland, has been very supportive of him both in the gym and in his personal life.

In boxing, his biggest dream is to be a World champion one day. He is currently in the 11^th grade and will pursue a vocation to become a firefighter.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : Mighty moe

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Creed

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hip-Hop, R&B

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Eggs

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Boxing is his only focus

PLACE TO VISIT IN HIS LIFE : Tokyo

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Being the best boxer in his category, graduating school, becoming a firefighter and pursue a boxing career.

81 Kg

Satwinder Thind

Club: King of the Ring

Coach: Ajax Khan

Date of birth: July 5th, 2000

Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario

Hometown: Brampton, Ontario

Height: 201cm (6’6″)

Weight category: 81 kg

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION (81Kg)

2017 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES | BRONZE

2017 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION (75Kg)

2017 BRAMPTON CUP | SILVER

2016 ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES | GOLD

BIOGRAPHY

Satwinder Thind began boxing at the age of 15 when he found a pair of boxing gloves in his uncle’s garage. His brother and himself decided to put them on and to “fight” amicably. He enjoyed boxing right away and decided to join King of the Ring boxing club. Thereafter, he started watching videos of boxers such as Ali, Tyson and Mayweather to get inspired. Satwinder likes how boxing is a physical sport that requires strong mental preparation in order to be a great fighter.

In the upcoming years, Satwinder dreams to go to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and win a gold medal for Canada. Beside his boxing training, he is currently finishing his grade 11th in High School.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : Thunder

FAVORITE MUSIC : Rap

FAVORITE TV SHOW : Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Subway

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Basketball

PLACE TO VISIT IN HIS LIFE : Spain

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : I want to go to the Olympic Games

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91 Kg

William Nike Blackmore

Club: Cranbrook Eagles

Coach: Bill Watson and Tom White

Date of birth: May 1st, 2000

Birthplace: Creston, British Columbia

Hometown: Cranbrook

Height: 192cm (6’3″)

Weight category: 91kg

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

2018 BC VS ALBERTA | WINNER

2018 BC PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP | GOLD

BIOGRAPHY

William was a middle-school wrestler. In 2015, he moved from the United-States to Canada and at the time, was looking to start practicing a similar discipline to Olympic wrestling. His sport of choice was boxing, and ever since, he hasn’t looked back. He chose boxing because it was the most engaging sport he could find in his area. Also, boxing makes him feel confident.

Blackmore is an aspiring Olympian. He wants to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Also, he is currently studying to become a heavy-duty mechanic.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : The Hornet

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE: The Lord of The Rings

FAVORITE MUSIC : All genres

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Pasta

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Taxidermy, hunting, fishing, running, archery, drawing

PLACE TO VISIT IN HIS LIFE : Paris in 2024

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Become a heavy-duty mechanic, boxing

91 Kg

Tethluach Chuol

Club: Alliance

Coach: John Mendoca

Date of birth: June 14, 2000

Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Height: 183cm (6″)

Weight Category :91kg

Stance: Orthodox

NOTABLE RESULTS

2018 YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | SILVER

2018 YOUTH CANADIAN CHAMPION

BIOGRAPHY

Tethluach Chuol started boxing when he was only nine years old. His older brother introduced him to boxing by bringing him to Beverly Bronx Boxing. From that point on, he fell in love with the sport of boxing.

As a youngster, Chuol was a humorous and outgoing kid. He says that he always knew deep down that he was going to be great at something in life. After being introduced to boxing, he found that the sport allowed him to express himself in ways that other sports wouldn’t. He took boxing seriously and started competing in tournaments and adding to his experience. He enjoys every bout he is in. Some of his boxing idols include legends of the sport Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Manny Pacquiao.

In five (5) years, he feels he will be preparing to compete at the 2024 Olympics. Further down the line, he sees himself being a challenger for a World boxing championship. Most recently, Chuol competed at the 2018 Canadian National Championship.

FUN FACTS

NICKNAME : Dover Boy

FAVORITE TV SHOW & MOVIE : Counter Punch

FAVORITE MUSIC : Hip-Hop

TYPICAL PRE-BOUT MEAL : Ceasar Salad

OTHER SPORTS & HOBBIES : Basketball, football

PLACE TO VISIT: South Sudan

LIFE & CAREER OBJECTIVES : Make a better life for himself and his loved ones, be a World Champion,