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Luis Santana’s profile – an overview before the Youth World Boxing Championships
Club Club de boxe champion Coach Vincent Auclair Date of birth January 31, 1998 Birthplace Montreal Hometown Montreal Height 168cm Weight category 56 kg NOTABLES RESULTS 2015 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | BRONZE 2016 – 2015 CANADIAN CHAMPION Luis started boxing when he was 13 years old. It’s two of his […]
Quebec City to host the 2017 Boxing Canadian Championships from April 24th – 30th
Following the success of the 2016 edition, Boxing Canada is proud to announce that the 2017 Canadian Championships will once again regroup the Junior, Youth and Elite categories under the same roof. The organization of this major competition is once […]
Three Canadian boxers are heading to the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship
Boxing Canada is proud to announce the boxers who will attend the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship in St-Petersburg, Russia. Organized by AIBA, the competition will take place from November 14th -27th. Three boxers will be representing Canada on […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged AIBA, AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship, boxing Canada, Jake Daoust, Lexson Mathieu, Luis Santana, World Championship | Leave a comment CANADA BRINGS HOME 4 MEDALS FROM THE AMBC YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
After five intense days of competition regrouping 57 boxers from 11 countries, the Youth Continental Championships came to an end on Saturday evening and what a great week it was for our Canadian team! Bringing home four medals, our young […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged AMBC, boxing, boxing Canada, Dave Aubé, Hamza Khabbaz, Jake Daoust, Lexson Mathieu, medals, Youth Continental Championships, youth national team | Leave a comment 5 FEMALE BOXERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE 2nd EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING TOURNAMENT ”BALKAN”
For the second edition of the International Boxing Tournament ”Balkan”, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the female boxers who will participate in the competition that will take place October 3rd-9th in Sofia, Bulgaria. Organized by the Bulgarian Boxing Federation, […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged boxing Canada, International boxing tournament balkan, women boxing | Leave a comment 8 MALE BOXERS ARE HEADING TO THE YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
With less than two weeks to go, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the youth male boxers who will participate in the AMBC Youth Continental Championships in Gabarito, Puntarenas in Costa Rica. Organized by the American Boxing Confederation, the competition […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged AMBC, boxing, boxing Canada, Youth Continental Championships, youth national team | Leave a comment BOXING CANADA’S STATEMENT | OLYMPIC BOXING IN RIO
Following questionable decisions and alleged corruption claims occurring at the Rio 2016 Boxing competition, a global strategy is being put in place to ensure AIBA will address and correct the situation. Boxing Canada strongly believes that the integrity […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged 2016 Olympic Games, AIBA, boxing Canada, rio 2016, Statement | Leave a comment EVOLUTION OF BOXING THROUGHOUT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Arguably the purest form of one-on-one sport, boxing dates back to Egypt around 3000 BC and was first introduced as a sport in the Ancient Greek Olympics 700 BC. During the Roman Empire era, metal-studded gloves were used during gladiator […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged Canadian boxing, evolution of boxing, history, Olympic Games | Leave a comment Canadian Boxing Team Nominated for Rio 2016 – Three boxers chosen to represent Canada
On Thursday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Boxing Canada named the three athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in boxing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. The three athletes selected include: Arthur Biyarslanov (64kg, […]
Physical evaluation for the Youth National Team
Following the National Championships that took place in March in Quebec City, a physical evaluation has been scheduled for the Youth National champions. Indeed, twelve boxers will participate in the evaluation at Institut National du Sport du Québec (INS Quebec) […]
Future Olympians keep their focus on the prize
By Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada They are two very hard working athletes who in 2012 had their Olympic dreams ripped out of their hands. After all, to participate in the Games is the dream of every serious athlete. Mandy […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged Ariane Fortin, Ice in Our Veins, Mandy Bujold, rio 2016, Team Canada Brand campaign | Leave a comment Recap of the AOB World Qualification Event in Azerbaijan
As the 2016 Olympic Games are fast approaching, the Boxing’s world is reaching the final stages of the qualification process with less than 50 days to go before the opening ceremony. The AOB World Qualification event is the first open […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged AOB World Olympic Qualification, David Gauthier, Mohammed El Adbouli, rio 2016, Thomas Blumenfeld | Leave a comment The Wolf’s Journey to Gold
Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada A private investigator and a human wolf from Chechnya seems like a perfect team of heroes for a kids’ comic book. The private investigator is John Spray, writer of Next Round: A Young Athlete’s Journey […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged Arthur Biyarslanov, boxing Canada, boxing ontario, Chechen Wolf, Olympian, Olympic Games, Pan Americain Games Champion, rio 2016 | Leave a comment Taylor Lewis Gordon passed away: The world of boxing is grieving
May 31st 2016 was a sad day for the sport of Boxing in Canada as one of its builders, Taylor Lewis Gordon, passed away at the age of 84 years old. Native of Saskatchewan, Taylor Gordon was enlisted in the […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged boxing, boxing Canada, Boxing Nova Scotia, Hall of Fame, Head Coach, Olympic Games, Taylor Gordon | Leave a comment Professionnal boxers at the 2016 Olympic Games: AIBA’s initiative is now a fact
The controversial and progressive move for AIBA to allow all non-AIBA professionals boxers to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games was overwhelmingly voted in favor of by eighty-four of the eighty-eight delegates present at the AIBA Extraordinary Congress […]
The 2016 Women’s World Championships finish on a high note for the Canadian delegation
2016 marked the 9th edition of the AIBA Women’s World Championships that took place from May 19-27 th in Astana, Kazakhstan. This major tournament regrouped 236 boxers from more than 70 countries, including eight Canadian boxers. Although the team […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged AIBA, Alison Greey, Ariane Fortin, Caroline Veyre, Championnats du monde féminin 2016, Erica Adjei, Kim Clavel, Mandy Bujold, Sabrina Aubin, Sara Kali | Leave a comment Five boxers on the quest for their Olympic Dream
By Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada The phrase boxing for the Olympic dream comes alive in the fists of five of our Canadian National Team members as they will head to Baku, Azerbaijan, to compete at the AIBA World Olympic […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged Clovis Drolet, David Gauthier, Mohammed El Abdouli, Samir El Mais, Thomas Blumenfeld | Leave a comment 5 – 0 at the Women’s World Championships : A first for Canada
Two days into the competition, our Canadian boxers are shinning in all their glory at the 2016 Women’s World Championships in Astana. With a perfect score of 5 victories out of 5 bouts, it is a first in Boxing Canada’s […]
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EDITION OF THE 2016 KEN GOFF MEMORIAL & BRANDT CUP
At the 23rd edition of the Ken Goff Memorial, team Canada faced off team Germany at the Credit Union EventPlex in Regina. As the evening was about to begin, the excitement was noticeable as the spectators were impatient to watch the national […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged 2016 Ken Goff Memorial Boxing Classic, Canada vs Germany, KGMBC | Leave a comment EIGHT CANADIAN BOXERS ARE HEADING TO THE 2016 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
With less than 100 days before Rio, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the female boxers who will attend the 2016 World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Organized by AIBA, the competition will take place from May 19th – 27th and […]
Three Canadian boxers secure their Olympic dream
After nine days of intense competition, the American Olympic Qualifiers have finally come to an end. Thirteen boxers were representing Canada during the competition. Throughout the tournament, every boxer performed well, but only three athletes were able to punch their tickets […]
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. […]
Posted in Announcements | Tagged boxing, boxing Canada, Olympic Games, Olympic Qualifier, rio 2016, team canada, training camp | Leave a comment 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 […]
Luis Santana’s profile – an overview before the Youth World Boxing Championships
Club Club de boxe champion Coach Vincent Auclair Date of birth January 31, 1998 Birthplace Montreal Hometown Montreal Height 168cm Weight category 56 kg NOTABLES RESULTS 2015 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | BRONZE 2016 – 2015 CANADIAN CHAMPION Luis started boxing when he was 13 years old. It’s two of his […]
Quebec City to host the 2017 Boxing Canadian Championships from April 24th – 30th
Following the success of the 2016 edition, Boxing Canada is proud to announce that the 2017 Canadian Championships will once again regroup the Junior, Youth and Elite categories under the same roof. The organization of this major competition is once […]
Three Canadian boxers are heading to the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship
Boxing Canada is proud to announce the boxers who will attend the 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship in St-Petersburg, Russia. Organized by AIBA, the competition will take place from November 14th -27th. Three boxers will be representing Canada on […]
CANADA BRINGS HOME 4 MEDALS FROM THE AMBC YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
After five intense days of competition regrouping 57 boxers from 11 countries, the Youth Continental Championships came to an end on Saturday evening and what a great week it was for our Canadian team! Bringing home four medals, our young […]
5 FEMALE BOXERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE 2nd EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING TOURNAMENT ”BALKAN”
For the second edition of the International Boxing Tournament ”Balkan”, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the female boxers who will participate in the competition that will take place October 3rd-9th in Sofia, Bulgaria. Organized by the Bulgarian Boxing Federation, […]
8 MALE BOXERS ARE HEADING TO THE YOUTH CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
With less than two weeks to go, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the youth male boxers who will participate in the AMBC Youth Continental Championships in Gabarito, Puntarenas in Costa Rica. Organized by the American Boxing Confederation, the competition […]
BOXING CANADA’S STATEMENT | OLYMPIC BOXING IN RIO
Following questionable decisions and alleged corruption claims occurring at the Rio 2016 Boxing competition, a global strategy is being put in place to ensure AIBA will address and correct the situation. Boxing Canada strongly believes that the integrity […]
EVOLUTION OF BOXING THROUGHOUT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Arguably the purest form of one-on-one sport, boxing dates back to Egypt around 3000 BC and was first introduced as a sport in the Ancient Greek Olympics 700 BC. During the Roman Empire era, metal-studded gloves were used during gladiator […]
Canadian Boxing Team Nominated for Rio 2016 – Three boxers chosen to represent Canada
On Thursday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Boxing Canada named the three athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in boxing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. The three athletes selected include: Arthur Biyarslanov (64kg, […]
Physical evaluation for the Youth National Team
Following the National Championships that took place in March in Quebec City, a physical evaluation has been scheduled for the Youth National champions. Indeed, twelve boxers will participate in the evaluation at Institut National du Sport du Québec (INS Quebec) […]
Future Olympians keep their focus on the prize
By Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada They are two very hard working athletes who in 2012 had their Olympic dreams ripped out of their hands. After all, to participate in the Games is the dream of every serious athlete. Mandy […]
Recap of the AOB World Qualification Event in Azerbaijan
As the 2016 Olympic Games are fast approaching, the Boxing’s world is reaching the final stages of the qualification process with less than 50 days to go before the opening ceremony. The AOB World Qualification event is the first open […]
The Wolf’s Journey to Gold
Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada A private investigator and a human wolf from Chechnya seems like a perfect team of heroes for a kids’ comic book. The private investigator is John Spray, writer of Next Round: A Young Athlete’s Journey […]
Taylor Lewis Gordon passed away: The world of boxing is grieving
May 31st 2016 was a sad day for the sport of Boxing in Canada as one of its builders, Taylor Lewis Gordon, passed away at the age of 84 years old. Native of Saskatchewan, Taylor Gordon was enlisted in the […]
Professionnal boxers at the 2016 Olympic Games: AIBA’s initiative is now a fact
The controversial and progressive move for AIBA to allow all non-AIBA professionals boxers to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games was overwhelmingly voted in favor of by eighty-four of the eighty-eight delegates present at the AIBA Extraordinary Congress […]
The 2016 Women’s World Championships finish on a high note for the Canadian delegation
2016 marked the 9th edition of the AIBA Women’s World Championships that took place from May 19-27 th in Astana, Kazakhstan. This major tournament regrouped 236 boxers from more than 70 countries, including eight Canadian boxers. Although the team […]
Five boxers on the quest for their Olympic Dream
By Raquel Ruiz for Boxing Canada The phrase boxing for the Olympic dream comes alive in the fists of five of our Canadian National Team members as they will head to Baku, Azerbaijan, to compete at the AIBA World Olympic […]
5 – 0 at the Women’s World Championships : A first for Canada
Two days into the competition, our Canadian boxers are shinning in all their glory at the 2016 Women’s World Championships in Astana. With a perfect score of 5 victories out of 5 bouts, it is a first in Boxing Canada’s […]
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EDITION OF THE 2016 KEN GOFF MEMORIAL & BRANDT CUP
At the 23rd edition of the Ken Goff Memorial, team Canada faced off team Germany at the Credit Union EventPlex in Regina. As the evening was about to begin, the excitement was noticeable as the spectators were impatient to watch the national […]
EIGHT CANADIAN BOXERS ARE HEADING TO THE 2016 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
With less than 100 days before Rio, Boxing Canada is proud to announce the female boxers who will attend the 2016 World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Organized by AIBA, the competition will take place from May 19th – 27th and […]
Three Canadian boxers secure their Olympic dream
After nine days of intense competition, the American Olympic Qualifiers have finally come to an end. Thirteen boxers were representing Canada during the competition. Throughout the tournament, every boxer performed well, but only three athletes were able to punch their tickets […]
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 […]