2008 NEWS

June 20, 2008

Gorges Wins Debut by Knockout

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges won his pro debut by defeating Dustin Cooley of Battle Creek, Michigan on Saturday night at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. Referee Frank Garza stopped the fight 50 seconds into the first round after Cooley beat the knockout count earlier in the round. Gorges' next bout will also take place in Bay City, Michigan on July 19, 2008.

Alison Hunter, Jordan Jones, Andre Gorges, Josh Cameron, Samir El Mais, and Jeannine Garside

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges to make Pro Debut

On Friday, June 20, 2008, Andre Gorges will fight for the first time as a pro in Detroit, Michigan. The bout will take place at the Fort Wayne, 6329 W Jefferson Detroit, MI. 48209. Bouts start at 7 PM. For ticket information, contact matchmaker Carlos Llinas at (248) 977-9067.

Garside Drops Close Decision

Although Fight News scored the bout for Border City's Jeannine "Heartless" Garside, Chevelle "Fist of Steel" Hallback out-pointed the World Featherweight Champion in a battle for the World Lightweight Title on June 13th. Garside will likely move back down to Featherweight to defend her World Title, or move up one weight class to Jr. Lightweight to challenge for that World Championship later this year.

Garside Fights for her Third World Title

Champion vs. Champion

at the Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, NM

June 13, 2008

for the VACANT IFBA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

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May 15, 2008

Border City Participates in Neighbourhood "Cleansweep"

After a long, trying workout, the members of the Border City Boxing Club hit the street - Drouillard Road, that is, in an effort to clean up our neighbourhood. Armed with "Adopt a Street" bags and rubber gloves, our team spent an hour gathering and disposing of litter on Thursday night. Click here to see pictures from the 2008 Drouillard Road "Cleansweep."

May 2 and 4, 2008

Dunn Defeats French Champion Twice

Katie "Silence" Dunn won two lop-sided decisions over French Champion Lucie Bertaud (34:18 on May 2nd, and 27:15 on May 4th). The bouts took place in Regina, Saskachewan. The week long trip began with 3 days of training camp activities and then capped off with a dual match on May 2 and 4.

10 ROUNDS – CO-MAIN EVENT – PAY PER VIEW

The Border City Boxing Club's

JEANNINE "Heartless" GARSIDE (7-0-1)

WIBA Featherweight Champion

VS.

Tampa, Florida's

CHEVELLE “Fists of Steel” HALLBACK (26-5-2)

WIBA & IBA Junior Lightweight Champion

Border City Hits the Catwalk

Pasta Dinner and Fashion Show

When: Thursday March 27th, Dinner at 5:30 PM, Fashion Show at 7 PM

Where: The Fogolar Furlan (1800 EC Row, off Walker)

Who: Many of Border City's Past, Present, and Future Champions, including, Hall of Famer Margaret Sidoroff-Canty, Current World Boxing Champion Jeannine "Heartless" Garside, 3-Time Ringside Champion "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, Former Professional Boxer Amy Tunks, 2007 Canada Games Gold Medallist "Jackknife" Josh Cameron, 2008 Canadian Champion Shelby "Lionheart" Bialkowski, as well as Jordan Jones, Sarah Mancini, Bryan Poynter, David Liang, Justin McKay, Wendy Chang, and Emily Mancini!

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Junior and Cadet-C Canadian Championships

Final Day: January 27, 2008

Bialkowski Wins, Cameron and Youssef Fall

On Sunday afternoon, 2008 Canadian Champion, Shelby "Lionheart" Bialkowski, TKOed Quebec's Catharine Gamache in the first round at the Holiday Inn in Windsor.

Border City's Ali "Junior" Youssef and "Jackknife" Josh Cameron both earned Silver Medals at this year's Canadian Championships. Youssef dropped a decision to Saskatchewan's Drake Thauberger, while Cameron dropped a decision to Quebec Champion, Mathieu Germain.

Day 3: January 26, 2008

On Saturday afternoon, Ali "Junior" Youssef, 2007 Cadet-C National Champion, earned a birth at the 2008 Canadian Championship Finals at the Holiday Inn in Windsor. Youssef defeated Quebec Champion, Vincent Thibeault, by a 26-25 score to advance and will face Saskatchewan Champion Drake Thauberger for the Gold.

2007 Junior National Champion, "Jackknife" Josh Cameron has won twice this tournament, and will face Quebec Champion, Mathieu Germain, in the 64Kg, Final on Sunday.

Shelby "Lionheart" Bialkowski was presented with her National Gold Medal on Saturday, as she went uncontested; however, Bialkowski will be fighting Quebec Champion Catharine Gamache in a makeup bout at 12:00 noon on Sunday.

Day 2: January 25, 2008

"Jackknife" Josh Cameron took his second step towards defending his 2007 National Title on Friday evening in Windsor. Cameron defeated Alberta Champion Darren Orubar by a 30-21 score to advance to the Finals on Sunday. Quebec Champion, Mathieu Germain, who also has two tournament wins, will be Cameron's opponent.

2007 Cadet-C National Champion, Border City's Ali "Junior" Youssef, will face Quebec's Vincent Thibeault in semi-final action on Saturday at 1PM.

Day 1: January 24, 2008

"Jackknife" Josh Cameron took his first step towards defending his 2007 National Title on Thursday evening at the Holiday Inn in Windsor. Cameron stopped Ottawa's Henri Lopez in the second round to advance to the semi-finals tomorrow night. Alberta Champion Darren Orubar, who also won Thursday evening, will be Cameron's opponent.

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