Office: 3863 Northwood Drive
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2H 2Y5
phone 905 356 9393 fax 905 356 4089 email office@ontarioboxing.net

The OBA is an Ontario governing association for the sport of boxing. The OBA members control the association & with the first priority to safety. We welcome new members & clubs.

The 2007-2008 Board of Directors are: President, Brandon Boone, Vice President & Advisory Director, Sherry Boone; Director of Officials, Bill Hardy; Director of Discipline, Bill Williams; Director of Coaches, Kelly O'Connor, Secretary, Shawn Barclay; Past President: Kelly O'Connor.
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Hi Tec equipment is available at this site. Hi Tec sells corner (barber) tops, trunks, all-leather gloves $55.00, boots & leather only head gear($85.00). The gloves & head gear are by scale 10oz. 12oz. 14oz. 16oz & 18 oz. special order for 20 oz. & made of leather.
Phone 905 356 9393.

Ring rental is available through info@boxingbysyd.com or by calling 519 589 2100 & ask for Syd or Ian.

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PRO BOUTS FROM OBA MEMBERS
Halifax, June 26, 2008

Brantford's Paul Watson, vet of 12 amateur bouts turned Pro & fought former Canadian 2007 Champion, Mark Barrseau. According to some viewers, Barrseau a vet of over 78 bouts with 60 wins to his name, lost the first & second round to Paul but the 3rd round rendered Paul with a cut & the 4th round, Paul went down but not for long. Paul is a gladiator & the heart of a lion. Barrseau won the bout.

Dan Slezsak, an open class amateur turned Pro lost his bout against Steve Canal with scoring about 39-37 for the 4 rounds in the 126lb. bout also in Halifax.

Both Dan & Paul were trained by Bill Williams, Rob Rutherford, Jack Armour & Duncan Amos of the Black Eye Boxing Club in Brantford.

Frank White, Tim Taylor's boxer from Sarnia, won the Canadian Cruiser Weight Championship in a bout last week out west. More information to follow as it becomes available.

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BLACK EYE BOXING CLUB IN BRANTFORD
under the lights at

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008

site: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Outside venue - see directions

weigh-in 5:30 medicals 6:00 fight time 7:30 p.m.

outside bar-b-cue - licensed canteen

for information call: Bill Williams 519 751 3611

Directions: 403 west to Brantford
exit Wayne Gretsky Parkway LEFT
travel to Colborne Street (name changes to Dalhousie)
at end - stay in center lane facing Armoury - go LEFT
quick & immediate RIGHT over bridge
exit quick **sign at park entrance

SARNIA

RIVER CITY BOXING CLUB

Site: 260 N Mitton

Sarnia, Ont.

weigh-in 5:30 medicals 6:00 fight time 7:30 p.m.

directions: from east
403 west toward Brantford
401 west toward London
402 north toward Sarnia (about 100 km)
exit LEFT on Indian Road to London Road
exit RIGHT on Mitton to Essex
parking 1st driveway on left-behind white bldg on corner
River City Community Centre

Canteen - hotdogs - hamburgers - snacks - always a great show & good crowd - be there early to get your seat...

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BOXING CRUISE......DECEMBER 8, 2008......TO HAITI, MEXICO, CAYMEN, MIAMI
All clubs, boxers & coaches & family members or friends that want to join in on the fun

contact Dian Philip at WWW: dslap.com or info@dslap.com

We have been given the OK to invite any of our viewers of our WEB site....This is a dynamite tour with great unrepeated rates. 7 days for only $950.00 per person. You are welcome to join us. Have your family reunion there. Celebrate your anniversary, wedding, birthday or just celebrate to celebrate. You will meet several boxing greats & you can view the boxers as they train & spar. You can enjoy the many facilities available
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Results: May 31, 2008, Bell Promotions

Bill Williams ran ragged putting to-gether the Brantford Professional boxing show. Bill Williams & his great volunteers worked hard at this dynamite event. I saw Bill, Rob, Jack & many of his club members from Angela to Isaac as well as his daughters Carrie & Amber helping out & supporting the show. AND, what a great meal after the show!

Paul Watson, 153 lbs., Brantford's Smiler, hit Jerome Black with everything except the kitchen sink & secured a 3-0 win for his pro debut.

Neven Pajkic, Super Heavy, pounded on Ryan Thompson until the 4th round when Neven looked tired from throwing so many punches but NEven won the match.

Brantford's 'Tough guy', Chris Aucoin, had his bout cancelled when his opponent pulled out.

Mike 'Primetime' Post, at 147 showed Ruban Galvan how to boxing game goes as he out landed, out threw & outclassed Ruban to easily secure the win. Mike wore a gladiator's outfit to the ring complete with helmet. Very fitting. Good promotions

Raymond Olubowale, Canadian Super Heavy Champion, finally hit Gayland Brown in the 4th round, to leave Brown sitting on ropes. Ray won TKO. Raymond-you were too talented for this guy. Isn't there someone that will challenge you & put on a decent fight?

In the midst of the many people in attendance, the famed Syd Vanderpool who brought his Dad, John to the event & met up with an old team mate, Asif Dar from Toronto. Mario Lechowski, former Pro Cdn Champion filled a table with his white collar executive boxers & they seemed to enjoy themselves. Linda Ludwig, Canada's Pro Female boxer, roamed the area with friend & boxer, Katie Lynch both from Hamilton. Justin 'The Matrix' Fountain sat with his pro coach, Brodie Boone. Everton McEwan was so concentrated that he didn't notice the people hollering Hi to him. Dr. Alistair Murray & Dr. Jason Su were the ring doctors. Rocky & his wife Kelly Zolnierszyk were officials as was Bill Mackie. Great guys. Ah....& of course, we were there supporting our OBA guys.

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Results: May 30, 2008 ---- Destiny Boxing Club --- host Syd Vanderpool & of course with brother Ian at his side.

CAW Hall - a little hard to find but a nice place. Full house. Good canteen service. Working the canteen was Syd's mother & assisting when needed, his father John. Nice to see them again. Very proud parents of all their children.

The night opened with Brett Huffman from Hamilton boxing Shawn DeLaat from Golden Tiger. These tough young lads give it their all - always. Nice fellas also. No dirty boxing. Just good clean shots & busy.

Devon Saunders from Destiny at the 130 lb fought Zaid Alglieney from River City in Sarnia. Zaid has a nice jab & uses the ring well. Devon, with only 1 prior bout, was a very game boxer who showed good skills & great body punching power.

Hamilton's Jen Barnia, two time Golden Gloves Champion, 125 lb boxed Natalie Grguric of Ring London. Both gals were vying for that gold medal & they certainly were busy.

Lucas Rowe from Destiny in the 145 lbs. had a battle with Blake Edwards from Newmarket. Working Blake's corner was former boxer Mark Loftus who also fought out of Newmarket in the 1980s. He was a tough dude. This bout was named the Best Bout of the Night. Very determined & tough boxers.

Michel Couture from Blands put on an exhibition with his team mate Richard Pacheco. It was a great exhibition & well controlled.

Ian Vanderpool from Destiny danced his way into the ring in the 190 lb class against Golden Tiger's James Gies. James had his hands full in the first round but Ian got a little tired by the 3rd round & James' was in there digging. All in all, a very good bout for both guys.

Chris Martz at 170 lbs, from Blands returned to the ring after a lay off of over 2 years & he met up with Bobby Sullivan from Golden Tiger. Both boxers gave it their best.

Stephen Baidacoff from McEwan's in the 160 lb division, fought Cheas Venuna from River City. This was a real tough battle. Venuna showed good movements unlike most novice boxers & Stephen is a constant battler. Good bout.

Sara Buczak from Destiny in the 140 lb division was up & ready for her bout against Mandy Taylor, from River City. Mandy had the power & Sara had the ring moves. Rematch?

Bobby Newbiggings from Golden Tiger in the 140 lb division boxed Joel McCarthy from Newmarket. Joel had a lay off of about 2 years & came back a little rusty but soon picked up the pace. Tough - tough guys. Both Bobby & Joel fought hard & tough. Neither wanted to give an inch & neither did.

Marko Szalai from Boone's in Niagara Falls, in the 135 lb fought Santo Chiapetta from McEwan. These two fellas are both so very nice that they should be sitting to-gether as buddies. Both talented & both good hitters. Marko won the Best Fighter of the Night Award.

Natasha Spence from Destiny boxed Alaina Barthe from Boones in Niagara Falls. These gals really put on a good effort. Nice job ladies

Last but not to be taken lightly, in this mock boxing bout, was Winston Dann & Juliusz Bunda both from Destiny. Both skilled & nice boxers. Every few punches, they would be, Bill Hardy, the referee's worst nightmare with their hitting & holding to the laughter of the crowd & coaches. They put on a great show of what not to do when boxing. Certainly, they had a great time entertaining & we enjoyed the show.

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Results: Ring London, May 3, 2008

Sorry guys, I was late posting this. I've been a little under the weather, BUT here goes.
Nice site the Victory Branch Legion in London. Great canteen. Good service & a good night of some fine boxing. These live action bouts should be charging a lot more for admission. How much do you pay to go to a theatre? This is live action & the money supports the club to continue with their great work

Newcomer, Bobby Newbiggings, from Golden Tiger, Hanover at 14 years old, was pitted against Loyalist, Belleville's Thomas Tustin in this 140 lb. match. This was a surprise upset & certainly had a lot of body scoring blows. Great bout fellas.

Erik Evers from Southern Finess at 150 lb. challenged Joe Miller from Primetime, in Oakville. Very close match. Some good coaching is behind these guys. Flip a coin for the winner.

Corey Ratelle, Ring London battled Cael Reddick from Belleville in the 170 lb senior class. These guys each wanted the bigger trophy as they gave it their all to vie for it.

Marko Szalai from Boone's in Niagara Falls, challenged boxer & coach, Derek Charbonneau from Golden Tiger. Both good hitters. Marko slick on his feet. Quick hands against the prodding hard hitting Charbonneau. WOW

Mandy Taylor, in her second ring appearance, from River City & daughter of her coach, Tim Taylor boxed Tiffany Nugent from King Street, coached by Irving Chestnut. These ladies did their best. Good bout.

Sean DeLaat from Golden Tiger fought Tanner Crighton from Black Eye Boxing in Brantford in this 120 lb match. Both guys are tough. Both throw good straight point scoring punches. Both has great chins. Tough bout to call.

Cheas Venuna from River City fought Scott Hurley in this 170 lb bout. Plenty of action. Good fight guys.

Ahmad Jamal from KSSB in the 155 lb division boxed Grant Hopkins from Jay Davies Club in Belleville. This was an interesting bout that got the crowd very excited. Good fight guys.

Heather Stuart from Ring London in the 129 lb division boxed Natalie Grguric from Goderich. Both ladies showing good form & ring skills.

Stewart McQueen from Ring London met John Mercante from Black Eye in Brantford. Quick bout. Anything can happen when the big guys are in the ring.

Don Dafoe from Belleville met Ring London's hometown favorite, Ariwan Kestay in the heavy weight division. Each boxer gave their best. Good bout guys.
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Results: RIVER CITY, Sarnia, host Tim Taylor April 25, 2008

Another fine night of boxing at the well established River City Boxing Club with the Taylor's hosting the event. That's Tim & Marilyn. The hall was a full house. Again, great food & friendly atmosphere. It is very nice to attend boxing events in Sarnia where the Taylor's are the host. They are great people who are strongly committed to their religion & are dedicated to their family & their boxing.

A final resting bell opened to tribute the passing friends.
1st bout set the stage with Todd Charlton from River City, a new comer, challenging Sean O'May from King Street in London.

2nd bout featured two females putting on an exhibition. Candice Seckenski & Lena Spettigue both from King Street in London & they were well matched.

3rd bout had that game Shawn DeLaat from Golden Tiger against River City's Zaid Algleiney. It wasn't hard to distinguish the stronger but quickness went to the other boxer. Good bout & good rematch. It was a 2-1 decision.

4th bout kept the action going with Hasan Jouda from King Street in London against Spencer Weiser from Southern Club. These guys really put on a great show. Again a good match.

5th bout featured Corey Ratelle from Ring London against Cheas Venuna of River City. The difference in height played a roll with the shorter having a hard time getting inside.

6th bout featured River City's female & host's daughter Mandy Taylor in her debut against Boone's of Niagara Falls, Alaina Barthe. This was a very entertaining bout with no gentle touches. Good bout ladies.

7th bout was Amber Williams from Black Eye B.C. in Brantford against the game Natalie Grguric of Goderich. Natalie is always a game boxer & Amber has more combinations than satellite tv has channels. Nice bout ladies.

8th bout featured Sarnia's James Moore in the heavy division against Renee' Placid of King Street London. This was a very active bout. When big guys are in the ring, anything can happen. Guess you had to be there.

9th bout had Dave Stanzel from Loyalist against Sarnia's Dylan Matthews...again another heavy bout. When they throw, the weight behind the punch, anything can happen.

Officials did a great job. Brodie Boone, Raymond Olubowale, Bill Williams; Kirk Killam & Jeff Thompson & myself. The announcer Gentleman Geoff was again, outstanding. A man of many hats & a great bonus at a boxing show. He really can call them.

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Results:

Golden Gloves April 4, 5, & 6th 2008 Hamilton Convention, Hamilton Place, Hamilton Ont.
Your host: Brodie Boone, Hamilton Boxing Club

Listed is the Gold & Silver Medallists only
Some divisions had 8 entries & although all boxers did their best, I just can't name all of them here. So only the very close bronze medallists are listed.

Junior Cricket:

• Gold Michael Stoyka, Boone's, Niagara Falls
• Silver Darren Grant, King Street, London

Cricket Weight:

• Gold Namah Daghir, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
• Silver Lucas Broadbent, Loyalist, Belleville

Bantam Weight:

• Gold Andrew Sztricsko, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Brandon Zame, King St., London

Bantam Weight:

• Gold Tanner Crighton, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Andy Vo, King St., London
  
• Bronze Ayrton Attard, Boone's City, Niagara Falls

Bantam Weight:

• Gold Jade Walsh, Old School, Hamilton
• Silver Abdi Abdihalim, King St., London
  
• Bronze Michael Nugent, King St., London

Female Feather Weight:

• Gold Jen Barnai, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
• Silver Kristy Winter, Old School, Hamilton
  
• Bronze Natalie Grguric, Ring London, London

Light Weight

• Gold Brandon Chow, Primetime, Oakville
• Silver Richard Pacheco, Blands, Fort Erie
  
• Bronze Brian Terreberry, Blands, Fort Erie

Junior Welter Open:

• Gold Don Perreault, McEwan's, Toronto
• Silver Tanner Chambers, Boone's, Niagara Falls

Light Welter Open:

• Gold Marko Szalai, Boone's, Niagara Falls
• Silver Dustin Henri-Wilkinson, King Street, London

WelterWeight

• Gold Thomas Tustin, Loyalist, Belleville
• Silver David Barrios, McEwan, Toronto
  
• Bronze Aisa Hassami, King Street, London

Senior Junior Welter

• Gold Amber Williams, Black Eye, Brantford

Junior Welter Open:

• Gold Riley Myers, Peterborough City, Peterborough
• Silver Jake Owen, Black Eye, Brantford

Junior Welter Weight

• Gold Santo Chiappetta, McEwan, Toronto
• Silver Tyler Schrieven, Golden Tiger, Hanover
  
• Bronze Devon Saunders, Destiny, Kitchener

Welter

• Gold Leo Cespedes, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
• Silver Derek Charbonneau, Golden Tiger, Hanover

Female Welter:

• Gold Dana Deming-Watson, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Heather Stuart, Ring London, London

Welter Open:

• Gold Evan Jurmain, Old School, Hamilton
• Silver David Aucoin, Black Eye, Brantford

Female Welter Weight

• Gold Rita Lwanga, Boxing Loft, Toronto
• Silver Amanda Chamberlain, Loyalist, Belleville
  
• Bronze Alaina Barthe, Boone's, Niagara Falls
  
  Female Welter Weight
  
• Gold Karla Gottschalk, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
  
• Silver Jodie Lockey, Black Eye, Brantford

Welter:

• Gold Duane Schutten, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
• Silver Konrad Suss, Peterborough City, Peterborough

Masters Welter:

• Gold Sean O'May, King Street, London
• Silver Duncan Amos, Black Eye, Brantford

Open Welter:

• Gold Isaac Maich, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Gregorio Jimenez, McEwan, Toronto

Senior Light Middle

• Gold Darren Fletcher, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Mark Brigham, King Street, London
  
• Bronze Ayran Sarvain, King Street, London

Middle

• Gold Alex Williams, Peterborough City, Peterborough
• Silver Ryan DeLaat, Golden Tiger, Hanover
• Bronze Lucas Colling, Black Eye, Brantford

Senior Middle

• Gold Anthony Joosse, Boones, Niagara Falls
• Silver Ahmad Jamal, King Street, London
• Bronze Cheas Venuna, River City, Sarnia

Light Heavy:

• Gold Bobby Sullivan, Golden Tiger, Hanover
• Silver P.J. Koyounian, Ring London, London

Senior Light Heavy

• Gold Juliusz Bunda, Destiny, Kitchener
• Silver T.J. Post, Primetime, Oakville
• Bronze Kyle Kearney, Primetime, Oakville

Senior Heavy

• Gold Paul Rasmussen, TNT, Guelph
• Silver Horace Hunter, McEwan, Toronto
• Bronze Ian Vanderpool, Destiny, Kitchener

Masters Heavy:

• Gold Chris Clements, Box'N Flow, Keswick
• Silver Richard Sharpe, Destiny, Kitchener

Ladies Division:

• Gold Candice Seckenski, King Street, London
• Silver Karen Harwood, King Street, London

Heavy Weight

• Gold Nick Kulesh, Boones, Niagara Falls
• Silver Kevin Nawash, Blands, Fort Erie

Senior Heavy Weight

• Gold Rob White, Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton
• Silver Preston Ireland, King Street, London

Senior Super Heavy

• Gold John Mercante, Black Eye, Brantford
• Silver Renee' Placid, King Street, London
• Bronze Todd Spielmacher, Golden Tiger, Hanover

Super Heavy Weight

• Gold Wesley Huggins, Boone's, Niagara Falls
• Silver James Moore Jr., Hamilton Boxing Club, Hamilton

Super Heavy Weight