Category: Announcements
Mandy Bujold and Ariane Fortin punched their ticket to Rio
Today was probably the most important day of the American Olympic Qualifiers as the results in semifinals directly impacted their boxers’ participation in the upcoming Olympics. The ladies were first to step foot in the ring during the afternoon session. […]
Four Canadians are only 1 victory away from their Olympic dream
The 6th day of the American Olympic Qualifiers was an important one for Team Canada as 4 of its boxers were competing in quarter-finals hoping to pursue their Olympic dream. During the afternoon session, David Gauthier (60kg) was the first […]
A sad outcome on the fifth day of the Olympic Qualifiers
On day 5 of the competition, the first Canadian boxer to take the ring was Samir El Mais (91kg). It was also his first bout of the Continental Olympic Qualifier as he received a bye during the preliminary round. El […]
American Olympic Qualifiers: Three more boxers advance to quarter and semi-finals
David Gauthier (60kg) left no doubt who the winner was in his debut bout in Argentina. Gauthier showed his superiority with clean and direct punches ensuring that the referee would be raising his hand at the end of the bout. […]
American Olympic Qualifiers: A bitter-sweet ending on the third day of the competition
On the third day of the qualifiers, three boxers had the honor to represent their country in the Argentinian ring. Out of these 3 duels, one came out victorious while the two others lost their bouts. Experienced team member Kenny […]
American Olympic Qualifiers: A satisfying start for Team Canada
Boxing Canada is off to a very promising start during the first 2 days of the American Olympic Qualifiers in Argentina. On the opening day of the AMBC Olympic Qualifier, Canada’s 75 kg Clovis Drolet won his bout with a […]
A first at the 2016 National Championships
For the first time in the history of the championships, 2016 will regroup the Junior, Youth and Elite categories under the same roof. During this major tournament, the best boxers across the country will face each other during a week-long […]
Boxing Canada Olympic trial team at final stage
Boxing Canada’s Olympic trial team is ready for their last training camp before going to America’s Continental Olympic Qualifier in Argentina, where they will compete to earn a spot in the most desired competition in the world, the Olympic Games. […]
A team at the Montreal’s Golden Gloves
Montreal, December 10, 2015. An hour before the start of the competition, excitement is in the air in the athletes’ warm up area. The pugilists are skipping their ropes, and warming up on the pads with their coaches. You can notice […]
CANADIAN TEAM NEAR COMPLETION
Six finals took place tonight determining Canada’s first National Olympic Team designates. Bout wins were clear cut and solidified by Mandy Bujold‘s business as usual approach, Kenny Lally’s consistent control and Clovis Drolet’s power to spare. The evening’s initial bout […]