2010 AIBA Women’s World Championships team announced

Seven Canadian boxers have been selected to compete in the forthcoming 2010 AIBA Women’s World Championships in Bridgetown, Barbados (6-19 September 2010).

2010 AIBA Women’s World Championships Schedule

Monday, September 6: International Delegations arrive in Barbados
Wednesday, September 8: Event Draw
Thursday, September 9-Tuesday, September 14 – Preliminary Competition
Wednesday, September 15 – Quarterfinal Competition
Thursday, September 16 – Rest Day
Friday, September 17 – Semi-final Competition
Saturday, September 18 – Championship Competition

2010 AIBA Female World Championships Team

48kg  - Jacqueline Park

51kg  - Mandy Bujold

57kg  - Melissa Guillemette

60kg  - Stephanie Walker

69kg  - Kandi Wyatt

75kg  - Mary Spencer

81kg  - Melinda Watpool

The team will be led by a talented and experienced group of coaches with Rick Cadilha (Waterloo, Ontario), Francois Duguay (Quebec City, Quebec) and two-time Women’s World Championships coach Charlie Stewart (Windsor, Ontario). 

Ariane Fortin wins the gold in Ukraine

Women's team clinch three gold’s at Females Elite Continental Championships

Mary Spencer, Mandy Bujold and Kandi Wyatt brought back gold medals after fantastic performances in the finals of the Females Elite Continental Championships.

Full results from the contest can be found in the Events section.

Early Results from the Canadian Women's Elite Amateur Team at the Continental Championship

On Friday August 6th, Melissa Guillmette (57kg) lost to Taynna Cardoso of Brasil 11-1. 

Stephanie Walker (60 kg) beat Karina Mamarandy of Ecuador by stoppage when the doctor stopped the fight in the third round, the score was 11-1, and she gave her two eight counts.

Susan Hass (64 kg) lost to Glauce Alves of Brasil 4-3

2010 Females Elite Continental Championships

A ten-strong women's team is representing Canada in the 2010 Females Elite Continental Championships which start tomorrow in Brasilia, Brazil and run through to 10th August.

Boxers from all over the Americas will be competing in the event.

For Canadian squad members the tournament forms part of preparations for the AIBA Women's World Championships which will start on September 9th in Barbados.

Boxing Canada launch his new website

Boxing Canada is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website. The new website will provide a quick access to information and easier navigation.

Boxing Canada targeting multiple medals at 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi

Super-heavyweight Didier Bence (Laval, QC) and middleweight Steve Rolls (Chatham, ON) will lead a group of promising young boxers to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India from October 3-14.

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Len Arronsson passed away

We are sorry to inform you that Mr. Len Aronsson passed away on Friday July 2, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Len was a former Vice-President of Boxing Alberta and in charge of their NCCP program. Len was also inducted in Boxing Canada Hall of Fame in recognition for many years of outstanding volunteer work within our Association.

We wish to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends in their hours of grief.

Len's funeral will be held at 2 pm July 7, 2010 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church 10004-101 St. Fort Saskatchewan.

2010 Minoan Womens Cup

The 2005 and 2008 World Champions Mary Spencer turned in yet another great performance in Greece and claimed the gold medal in the 75kg category final. The 25-year-old boxer won the fight on a score of 9:3 against the German female boxer Ulrike Brueckner. 

2010 Males Elite Continental Championships

2007 Pan American Games Bronze medalist and 2009 Francophone Games Silver Medalist Didier Bence turned in yet another great performance in Ecuador and claimed the silver medal in the superheavyweight final. The 22-year-old boxers lost a close fight on count back 6:6+ against the Ecuadorian Jorge Quinonez.

British Columbia Bantamweight Kenny Lally also lost his final, finishing 7:0 to Camilo Perez (Puerto Rico). The British Columbia boxer could take comfort in his silver medal after making his major championship debut in one of the world's toughest competitions.

Ontario boxer Colin Fish was awarded a bronze medal.

Canada wins the 2010 Ken Goff Memorial / Mayors Cup trophy

The Memorial Cup, held May 14 at the Eventplex in Regina, was the opening event of the two-competition with Ireland, and the Canadian squad recorded victories in six of the eight bouts. Team Canada has kept his momentum in the second competition, The Mayor's Cup, by recording victories in four of the five bouts held at the Regina Inn on May 16.

Team Canada to Host Ireland in International Boxing Action

Team Canada to Host Ireland in International Boxing Action
Boxing Canada Men's Elite National Team will open is 2010 international season with the Ken Goff Memorial, May 14 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The first of two Canada vs. Ireland duals will take place at the Centre of the Arts, Shirley Bell Theatre, on May14 with a strong roster of reigning national team members competing for an international victory.

Canada Withdraw from 2010 AIBA Youth Worlds Championships

The Icelandic volcano, which has crippled travel throughout the world, has caused the Canada Youth team to withdraw from the upcoming 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The safety and security of its athletes is always the first priority of Boxing Canada, and the Canada Team will therefore be unable to travel to Azerbaijan.

AIBA/WSB Coaches Star evaluation Open to all coaches

AIBA and the World Series of Boxing (WSB) invite all coaches to apply and participate in the AIBA/WSB Star System.

The AIBA Coaches Committee will review the applications. Coaches will be evaluated and be awarded a respective level (AIBA Star ranking). If interested in applying (click here) for the official application once filled out sent to Boxing Canada by e-mail rober.crete@boxing.ca or via fax 613 238-1600 and we will forward your application to AIBA.

Please note the deadline for applying is May 31th 2010