2005 NEWS
December 18, 2005
FINAL TUNE-UP FOR ONTARIO CHAMPION
One of Border City Boxing Club's three representatives at the Canadian Championships next month competed in Orangeville on Sunday. Welterweight Provincial Champ "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges defeated Scottish Champion Kris Carslaw, who is also the former European Kick-Boxing Champion. Gorges will join Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn who will look to defend her 2005 Canadian Championship and Superheavyweight Colin "The House" Sangster at the 2006 National Championships in St. Catharines, beginning next month.
December 11, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW VI
The Program:
December 5, 2005
NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS PREPARATION
December 1, 2005
GARSIDE NAMED WBAN'S DECEMBER FIGHTER OF THE MONTH
November 27, 2005
SANGSTER AND GORGES ADVANCE TO THE NATIONALS
Two Border City Boxers won Gold Medals at the Senior Open Provincial Championships this weekend in Sarnia. "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges stopped St. Catharines' Peter Kranitz in the third round of the 152 lbs. final and Colin "The House" Sangster defeated Ottawa's Rock Bosquet by a 27-25 score in the Superheavyweight final. Gorges and Sangster will join Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn, who is already on the Canadian National Team, at the Canadian Championships in January. Border City also earned two Silver medals and three Bronze medals at this weekend's Championships. Lukas "The Rabbit" Welniak and Eyobe "Sharpshooter" Amberber won Silver, losing to Oshawa's Jerome Gabriel and Toronto's Anthony Belanger respectively, while "Sweet" Sammy El-Mais dropped a 48-46 decision to Sarnia's Frank White to earn Bronze, Alison "The Cat" Hunter earned the Bronze losing by a 28-26 score to Ottawa's Wendy Lee Baird and "Jackknife" Josh Cameron also brought home the Bronze a 23-19 score to Cornwall's Gold Medallist Tony Luis.
November 25, 2005
SEVEN BORDER CITY BOXERS LEAVE TODAY FOR THE OPEN PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
November 18, 2005
GARSIDE DEFEATS LISA BROWN TO BECOME THE NEW WIBA WORLD CHAMPION
In a World Title Fight involving two Canadians, The Border City Boxing
Club's Jeannine "Heartless" Garside proved a lot of boxing experts wrong dropping WIBA
World Junior Featherweight Champion Lisa Brown in the third round en route to dominating the rest of the
fight and posting a 99-90. 98-91, 99-90 upset victory. Prior to the bout Garside, with only three
professional bouts to her credit, was considered too inexperienced to fight the very tough Brown. Garside,
one of the most exciting boxers to join the pro ranks is evidently following the footsteps of her trainer,
Margaret Sidoroff. Sidoroff won her first world title in her fourth pro bout also.
November 9, 2005
CAMERON REACHES 50 FIGHTS
Josh Cameron of the Border City Boxing Club fought in his 50th fight
tonight defeating Kronk's Lavon Drake. Border City's Eyobe Amberber defeated Kronk's
Anthony Galleria by RSC while Lukas Welniak won a split decision over Dearborn's Tommy
Mack. All three of these boxers will be leaving November 25th for the 2006 Open Provincial
Championships. Border City will be sending 7 boxers to represent at the Provincials.
Saturday, November 5, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 2-2
The Border City Boxing Club had four boxers compete on
Saturday at shows in Windsor and Pontiac, Michigan.
Eyobe Amberber dropped a split decision to Toronto's
Anthony Bellanger in Windsor, while Josh Cameron and
Lukas Welniak defeated their opponents, Joel Flores of
Detroit and Jason Lavictor of Pontiac respectfully,
both by unanimous decisions, at a club show in
Pontiac. Colin Sangster also competed in Pontiac,
dropping a split decision to Ohio's Nick Hatcher.
Friday Oct. 29, 2005
SIX BOXERS COMPETE IN MICHIGAN
Six Border City boxers fought in Michigan on Saturday night. Andre
Gorges won a four-round unanimous decision over six-time Golden Gloves Champion David
Ramos of Bay City Michigan, Samir El-Mais won his fourth consecutive bout after a nine
year absence from the sport by first-round T.K.O. over Kalamazoo's Rashawn Cunningham,
Sergei Bervald stopped Ohio's Roderick Colbert in the third round to move to 2-0,
and Eyobe Amberber out-pointed Michael Estelle of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also
representing Border City were Josh Cameron, who dropped a split decision to Toledo's
Eric Ricker, and Lukas Welniak, who lost a unanimous decision to Ohio's Damar Singleton.
Friday Oct. 26, 2005
OPEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROVINCIALS ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING
Border City Boxing Club will be sending six boxers to this year's
Junior and Senior Provincial Championships. The group consists of:
Alison "The Cat" Hunter - Senior / 132 lbs.
Colin "The House" Sangster - Senior / 201+ lbs.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais - Senior / 200lbs.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges - Senior / 152 lbs.
Lukas "The Rabbit" Welniak - Junior / 152 lbs.
"Jackknife" Josh Cameron - Junior / 125 lbs.
Eyobe "Sharp Shooter" Amberber - Junior / 112 lbs.
Congratulations Team!!!
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Friday Oct. 21, 2005
Club Show V
The Program:
GORGES HITS CENTURY MARK
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a 14-bout card for
the first annual Bill White Memorial Card on Friday
Night, with the Main Event featuring
Andre Gorges in his 100th contest. Gorges stopped
Toronto's Thomas D' Silva in the third round of a
scheduled four rounder. Also representing Border City
on the card was Sergei Bervald, who won over
Sarnia's Brandon Smith, Eyobe Amberber, who lost to
Toronto's Anthony Bellanger, Ducky Willis, who along with his
opponent James Piesto of Ohio was disqualified, and
Josh Cameron, who beat Toronto's Daniel Khan by unanimous decision. Cameron
had an excellent performance and was awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
October 18, 2005
GARSIDE GETS FIRST TITLE SHOT
Professional Boxer Jeannine Garside has just signed a contract with
Rock 'n' Sock Productions for the WIBA 122lb World Title. The fight will take place
on a "Ring of their Own" HBO series in Edmonton, AB on November 18, 2005. Jeannine
is currently 3-0 and will take on World Champion Lisa Brown 12-1-2 of Toronto, ON.
For comments from Jeannine Garside's Opponent, Lisa
"Bad News" Brown click on:
Lisa's Brown Comments
October 17, 2005
WELNIAK WINS AT HUF SHOW
The Border City Boxing Club's Lukas Welniak defeated
HUF Boxing Club's Tebor Brosch in the Main Event of
Sunday night's HUF Club Show in Toronto. Welniak won
by unanimous decision in the bout that was awarded the
Best Bout of the Evening. Welniak's next bout will be
at the Bill White Memorial Show, Friday October 21 at
the Border City Club, 1072 Drouillard Road, 7 PM.
October 16, 2005
GORGES NEARS 100
The Border City Boxing Club had five boxers compete at
the Leamington Lebanese Club on Saturday. Andre
Gorges had his 99th bout, defeating New York's Anthony
Casal by unanimous decision. Gorges is scheduled to
have his 100th bout this Friday, October 21, at the
Border City Boxing Club. Eyobe Amberber celebrated
his sixteenth birthday on Saturday by defeating New
York's Vince Paonessa, Josh Cameron won over New
York's Anthony Ferlito and Alison Hunter lost to New
York's Deb Kreps. In the Main Event, Border City's
Samir El-Mais defeated Native North American
Heavyweight Champion Roy Burns by unanimous decision.
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting The 1st
Annual Bill White Memorial Show October 21st at 1072
Drouillard Road with teams from Ontario, Ohio and
Michigan participating.
October 15, 2005
DUNN DEFEATS IRISH CHAMP, ALLANAH MURPHY
Border City's Canadian Champion and 2005 Bronze medallist at the World Championships fought last night
on Boxing Ontario's Banger in the Hanger. The event hosted Canada vs Ireland. At the
Banger in the Hangar on Friday, the teams squared off in a 5-bout match in front of 800
boxing fans at the London Convention Centre. Canada won the match 4-1, and all bouts were
very close and several were split decisions. The black-tie gala crowd was highly entertained
throughout the night.
Here are the results from Canada vs Ireland, The Banger in the Hangar:
Bout # 1 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Sandra Bizier CAN defeated by Katie Taylor IRL
Bout # 3 - 64kg Kevin Bizier CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 4 - 63kg Katie Dunn CAN defeated Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 5 - 75kg Richard Reittie CAN defeated Edward Healy IRL
On Sunday, Ireland ventured to St. Catharines for another battle versus Canada. This
time the Green Machine came away with the team victory, beating Canada by a 3-2 score.
Arash Usmanee of Alberta (CAN) won the Best Male Boxer Award and Alanna Murphy of Belfast
(IRL) won the Best Female Boxer Award.
Here are the results of Canada vs Ireland on Sunday:
Bout # 1 - 54kg Isho Shiba CAN defeated by Shaun McKim IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Marianne Millar CAN vs Katie Taylor IRL - DRAW
Bout # 3 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 4 - 64kg Jonathon Bochner CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 5 - 63kg Robyn Richards CAN defeated by Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 6 - 75kg Steve Franjic CAN defeated by Edward Healy IRL
Boxing Ontario October 2005
October 12, 2005
BORDER CITY HOSTS BILL WHITE MEMORIAL BOUTS
On Friday, October 21, 2005 Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its
first annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show. The event will take place at the Border
City Boxing Club located at 1072 Drouillard Rd. The show begins at 7pm and tickets
cost $10. Andre Gorges, Colin Sangster, Alison Hunter, Lukas Welniak, Eyobe Amberber,
Ali Youssef and Don Wills will be some of Border City's own boxers fighting on the card.
A special ten count will be done in honour of our dear friend Bill.
October 11, 2005
GARSIDE STOPS VALENTINI IN THE FIFTH ROUND
Border City's Jeannine Garside was successful in her first six round
bout. Jeannine cornered her opponent, Rita Valentini, late in the fifth round landing
devastating body to head blows. The referee had to jump in and rescue Valentini from the
barrage of punches. Jeannine is ready to take on bigger challenges, including a title
fight against any contenders or champions at 122-125lbs.
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Rock and Sock Productions' upcoming October 8 show at
Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada will feature Border City
Boxer Jeannine "Heartless" Garside.
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor,
Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date
when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This
battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Border City Boxing Club's head coach Josh Canty has
been awarded Coaching Canada's Coaching Excellence
Award. Josh recently coached the Women's World
Championship with his boxer Katie Dunn winning Bronze
and had two boxers win gold at this year's Ringside
World Championships. Josh's boxer Jeannine Garside is
currently undefeated as a professional. Josh was
coach for three time World Champion Margaret Sidoroff
from the start to finish of her career.
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
November 9, 2005
CAMERON REACHES 50 FIGHTS
Josh Cameron of the Border City Boxing Club fought in his 50th fight tonight defeating Kronk's Lavon Drake. Border City's Eyobe Amberber defeated Kronk's Anthony Galleria by RSC while Lukas Welniak won a split decision over Dearborn's Tommy Mack. All three of these boxers will be leaving November 25th for the 2006 Open Provincial Championships. Border City will be sending 7 boxers to represent at the Provincials.
Saturday, November 5, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 2-2
The Border City Boxing Club had four boxers compete on Saturday at shows in Windsor and Pontiac, Michigan. Eyobe Amberber dropped a split decision to Toronto's Anthony Bellanger in Windsor, while Josh Cameron and Lukas Welniak defeated their opponents, Joel Flores of Detroit and Jason Lavictor of Pontiac respectfully, both by unanimous decisions, at a club show in Pontiac. Colin Sangster also competed in Pontiac, dropping a split decision to Ohio's Nick Hatcher.
Friday Oct. 29, 2005
SIX BOXERS COMPETE IN MICHIGAN
Six Border City boxers fought in Michigan on Saturday night. Andre Gorges won a four-round unanimous decision over six-time Golden Gloves Champion David Ramos of Bay City Michigan, Samir El-Mais won his fourth consecutive bout after a nine year absence from the sport by first-round T.K.O. over Kalamazoo's Rashawn Cunningham, Sergei Bervald stopped Ohio's Roderick Colbert in the third round to move to 2-0, and Eyobe Amberber out-pointed Michael Estelle of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also representing Border City were Josh Cameron, who dropped a split decision to Toledo's Eric Ricker, and Lukas Welniak, who lost a unanimous decision to Ohio's Damar Singleton.
Friday Oct. 26, 2005
OPEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROVINCIALS ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING
Border City Boxing Club will be sending six boxers to this year's Junior and Senior Provincial Championships. The group consists of:
Alison "The Cat" Hunter - Senior / 132 lbs. Colin "The House" Sangster - Senior / 201+ lbs. "Sweet" Sammy El-Mais - Senior / 200lbs. "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges - Senior / 152 lbs. Lukas "The Rabbit" Welniak - Junior / 152 lbs. "Jackknife" Josh Cameron - Junior / 125 lbs. Eyobe "Sharp Shooter" Amberber - Junior / 112 lbs.
Congratulations Team!!!
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Friday Oct. 21, 2005
Club Show V
The Program:
GORGES HITS CENTURY MARK
October 18, 2005
GARSIDE GETS FIRST TITLE SHOT
Professional Boxer Jeannine Garside has just signed a contract with
Rock 'n' Sock Productions for the WIBA 122lb World Title. The fight will take place
on a "Ring of their Own" HBO series in Edmonton, AB on November 18, 2005. Jeannine
is currently 3-0 and will take on World Champion Lisa Brown 12-1-2 of Toronto, ON.
For comments from Jeannine Garside's Opponent, Lisa
"Bad News" Brown click on:
Lisa's Brown Comments
October 17, 2005
WELNIAK WINS AT HUF SHOW
The Border City Boxing Club's Lukas Welniak defeated
HUF Boxing Club's Tebor Brosch in the Main Event of
Sunday night's HUF Club Show in Toronto. Welniak won
by unanimous decision in the bout that was awarded the
Best Bout of the Evening. Welniak's next bout will be
at the Bill White Memorial Show, Friday October 21 at
the Border City Club, 1072 Drouillard Road, 7 PM.
October 16, 2005
GORGES NEARS 100
The Border City Boxing Club had five boxers compete at
the Leamington Lebanese Club on Saturday. Andre
Gorges had his 99th bout, defeating New York's Anthony
Casal by unanimous decision. Gorges is scheduled to
have his 100th bout this Friday, October 21, at the
Border City Boxing Club. Eyobe Amberber celebrated
his sixteenth birthday on Saturday by defeating New
York's Vince Paonessa, Josh Cameron won over New
York's Anthony Ferlito and Alison Hunter lost to New
York's Deb Kreps. In the Main Event, Border City's
Samir El-Mais defeated Native North American
Heavyweight Champion Roy Burns by unanimous decision.
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting The 1st
Annual Bill White Memorial Show October 21st at 1072
Drouillard Road with teams from Ontario, Ohio and
Michigan participating.
October 15, 2005
DUNN DEFEATS IRISH CHAMP, ALLANAH MURPHY
Border City's Canadian Champion and 2005 Bronze medallist at the World Championships fought last night
on Boxing Ontario's Banger in the Hanger. The event hosted Canada vs Ireland. At the
Banger in the Hangar on Friday, the teams squared off in a 5-bout match in front of 800
boxing fans at the London Convention Centre. Canada won the match 4-1, and all bouts were
very close and several were split decisions. The black-tie gala crowd was highly entertained
throughout the night.
Here are the results from Canada vs Ireland, The Banger in the Hangar:
Bout # 1 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Sandra Bizier CAN defeated by Katie Taylor IRL
Bout # 3 - 64kg Kevin Bizier CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 4 - 63kg Katie Dunn CAN defeated Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 5 - 75kg Richard Reittie CAN defeated Edward Healy IRL
On Sunday, Ireland ventured to St. Catharines for another battle versus Canada. This
time the Green Machine came away with the team victory, beating Canada by a 3-2 score.
Arash Usmanee of Alberta (CAN) won the Best Male Boxer Award and Alanna Murphy of Belfast
(IRL) won the Best Female Boxer Award.
Here are the results of Canada vs Ireland on Sunday:
Bout # 1 - 54kg Isho Shiba CAN defeated by Shaun McKim IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Marianne Millar CAN vs Katie Taylor IRL - DRAW
Bout # 3 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 4 - 64kg Jonathon Bochner CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 5 - 63kg Robyn Richards CAN defeated by Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 6 - 75kg Steve Franjic CAN defeated by Edward Healy IRL
Boxing Ontario October 2005
October 12, 2005
BORDER CITY HOSTS BILL WHITE MEMORIAL BOUTS
On Friday, October 21, 2005 Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its
first annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show. The event will take place at the Border
City Boxing Club located at 1072 Drouillard Rd. The show begins at 7pm and tickets
cost $10. Andre Gorges, Colin Sangster, Alison Hunter, Lukas Welniak, Eyobe Amberber,
Ali Youssef and Don Wills will be some of Border City's own boxers fighting on the card.
A special ten count will be done in honour of our dear friend Bill.
October 11, 2005
GARSIDE STOPS VALENTINI IN THE FIFTH ROUND
Border City's Jeannine Garside was successful in her first six round
bout. Jeannine cornered her opponent, Rita Valentini, late in the fifth round landing
devastating body to head blows. The referee had to jump in and rescue Valentini from the
barrage of punches. Jeannine is ready to take on bigger challenges, including a title
fight against any contenders or champions at 122-125lbs.
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Rock and Sock Productions' upcoming October 8 show at
Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada will feature Border City
Boxer Jeannine "Heartless" Garside.
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor,
Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date
when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This
battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Border City Boxing Club's head coach Josh Canty has
been awarded Coaching Canada's Coaching Excellence
Award. Josh recently coached the Women's World
Championship with his boxer Katie Dunn winning Bronze
and had two boxers win gold at this year's Ringside
World Championships. Josh's boxer Jeannine Garside is
currently undefeated as a professional. Josh was
coach for three time World Champion Margaret Sidoroff
from the start to finish of her career.
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
For comments from Jeannine Garside's Opponent, Lisa "Bad News" Brown click on: Lisa's Brown Comments
October 17, 2005
WELNIAK WINS AT HUF SHOW
October 16, 2005
GORGES NEARS 100
The Border City Boxing Club had five boxers compete at
the Leamington Lebanese Club on Saturday. Andre
Gorges had his 99th bout, defeating New York's Anthony
Casal by unanimous decision. Gorges is scheduled to
have his 100th bout this Friday, October 21, at the
Border City Boxing Club. Eyobe Amberber celebrated
his sixteenth birthday on Saturday by defeating New
York's Vince Paonessa, Josh Cameron won over New
York's Anthony Ferlito and Alison Hunter lost to New
York's Deb Kreps. In the Main Event, Border City's
Samir El-Mais defeated Native North American
Heavyweight Champion Roy Burns by unanimous decision.
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting The 1st
Annual Bill White Memorial Show October 21st at 1072
Drouillard Road with teams from Ontario, Ohio and
Michigan participating.
October 15, 2005
DUNN DEFEATS IRISH CHAMP, ALLANAH MURPHY
Border City's Canadian Champion and 2005 Bronze medallist at the World Championships fought last night
on Boxing Ontario's Banger in the Hanger. The event hosted Canada vs Ireland. At the
Banger in the Hangar on Friday, the teams squared off in a 5-bout match in front of 800
boxing fans at the London Convention Centre. Canada won the match 4-1, and all bouts were
very close and several were split decisions. The black-tie gala crowd was highly entertained
throughout the night.
Here are the results from Canada vs Ireland, The Banger in the Hangar:
Bout # 1 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Sandra Bizier CAN defeated by Katie Taylor IRL
Bout # 3 - 64kg Kevin Bizier CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 4 - 63kg Katie Dunn CAN defeated Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 5 - 75kg Richard Reittie CAN defeated Edward Healy IRL
On Sunday, Ireland ventured to St. Catharines for another battle versus Canada. This
time the Green Machine came away with the team victory, beating Canada by a 3-2 score.
Arash Usmanee of Alberta (CAN) won the Best Male Boxer Award and Alanna Murphy of Belfast
(IRL) won the Best Female Boxer Award.
Here are the results of Canada vs Ireland on Sunday:
Bout # 1 - 54kg Isho Shiba CAN defeated by Shaun McKim IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Marianne Millar CAN vs Katie Taylor IRL - DRAW
Bout # 3 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 4 - 64kg Jonathon Bochner CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 5 - 63kg Robyn Richards CAN defeated by Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 6 - 75kg Steve Franjic CAN defeated by Edward Healy IRL
Boxing Ontario October 2005
October 12, 2005
BORDER CITY HOSTS BILL WHITE MEMORIAL BOUTS
On Friday, October 21, 2005 Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its
first annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show. The event will take place at the Border
City Boxing Club located at 1072 Drouillard Rd. The show begins at 7pm and tickets
cost $10. Andre Gorges, Colin Sangster, Alison Hunter, Lukas Welniak, Eyobe Amberber,
Ali Youssef and Don Wills will be some of Border City's own boxers fighting on the card.
A special ten count will be done in honour of our dear friend Bill.
October 11, 2005
GARSIDE STOPS VALENTINI IN THE FIFTH ROUND
Border City's Jeannine Garside was successful in her first six round
bout. Jeannine cornered her opponent, Rita Valentini, late in the fifth round landing
devastating body to head blows. The referee had to jump in and rescue Valentini from the
barrage of punches. Jeannine is ready to take on bigger challenges, including a title
fight against any contenders or champions at 122-125lbs.
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Rock and Sock Productions' upcoming October 8 show at
Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada will feature Border City
Boxer Jeannine "Heartless" Garside.
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor,
Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date
when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This
battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Border City Boxing Club's head coach Josh Canty has
been awarded Coaching Canada's Coaching Excellence
Award. Josh recently coached the Women's World
Championship with his boxer Katie Dunn winning Bronze
and had two boxers win gold at this year's Ringside
World Championships. Josh's boxer Jeannine Garside is
currently undefeated as a professional. Josh was
coach for three time World Champion Margaret Sidoroff
from the start to finish of her career.
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
October 15, 2005
DUNN DEFEATS IRISH CHAMP, ALLANAH MURPHY
Border City's Canadian Champion and 2005 Bronze medallist at the World Championships fought last night
on Boxing Ontario's Banger in the Hanger. The event hosted Canada vs Ireland. At the
Banger in the Hangar on Friday, the teams squared off in a 5-bout match in front of 800
boxing fans at the London Convention Centre. Canada won the match 4-1, and all bouts were
very close and several were split decisions. The black-tie gala crowd was highly entertained
throughout the night.
Here are the results from Canada vs Ireland, The Banger in the Hangar:
Bout # 1 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Sandra Bizier CAN defeated by Katie Taylor IRL
Bout # 3 - 64kg Kevin Bizier CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 4 - 63kg Katie Dunn CAN defeated Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 5 - 75kg Richard Reittie CAN defeated Edward Healy IRL
On Sunday, Ireland ventured to St. Catharines for another battle versus Canada. This
time the Green Machine came away with the team victory, beating Canada by a 3-2 score.
Arash Usmanee of Alberta (CAN) won the Best Male Boxer Award and Alanna Murphy of Belfast
(IRL) won the Best Female Boxer Award.
Here are the results of Canada vs Ireland on Sunday:
Bout # 1 - 54kg Isho Shiba CAN defeated by Shaun McKim IRL
Bout # 2 - 60kg Marianne Millar CAN vs Katie Taylor IRL - DRAW
Bout # 3 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL
Bout # 4 - 64kg Jonathon Bochner CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL
Bout # 5 - 63kg Robyn Richards CAN defeated by Alanna Murphy IRL
Bout # 6 - 75kg Steve Franjic CAN defeated by Edward Healy IRL
Boxing Ontario October 2005
October 12, 2005
BORDER CITY HOSTS BILL WHITE MEMORIAL BOUTS
On Friday, October 21, 2005 Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its
first annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show. The event will take place at the Border
City Boxing Club located at 1072 Drouillard Rd. The show begins at 7pm and tickets
cost $10. Andre Gorges, Colin Sangster, Alison Hunter, Lukas Welniak, Eyobe Amberber,
Ali Youssef and Don Wills will be some of Border City's own boxers fighting on the card.
A special ten count will be done in honour of our dear friend Bill.
October 11, 2005
GARSIDE STOPS VALENTINI IN THE FIFTH ROUND
Border City's Jeannine Garside was successful in her first six round
bout. Jeannine cornered her opponent, Rita Valentini, late in the fifth round landing
devastating body to head blows. The referee had to jump in and rescue Valentini from the
barrage of punches. Jeannine is ready to take on bigger challenges, including a title
fight against any contenders or champions at 122-125lbs.
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Rock and Sock Productions' upcoming October 8 show at
Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada will feature Border City
Boxer Jeannine "Heartless" Garside.
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor,
Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date
when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This
battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Border City Boxing Club's head coach Josh Canty has
been awarded Coaching Canada's Coaching Excellence
Award. Josh recently coached the Women's World
Championship with his boxer Katie Dunn winning Bronze
and had two boxers win gold at this year's Ringside
World Championships. Josh's boxer Jeannine Garside is
currently undefeated as a professional. Josh was
coach for three time World Champion Margaret Sidoroff
from the start to finish of her career.
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Here are the results from Canada vs Ireland, The Banger in the Hangar:
Bout # 1 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL Bout # 2 - 60kg Sandra Bizier CAN defeated by Katie Taylor IRL Bout # 3 - 64kg Kevin Bizier CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL Bout # 4 - 63kg Katie Dunn CAN defeated Alanna Murphy IRL Bout # 5 - 75kg Richard Reittie CAN defeated Edward Healy IRL
On Sunday, Ireland ventured to St. Catharines for another battle versus Canada. This time the Green Machine came away with the team victory, beating Canada by a 3-2 score. Arash Usmanee of Alberta (CAN) won the Best Male Boxer Award and Alanna Murphy of Belfast (IRL) won the Best Female Boxer Award. Here are the results of Canada vs Ireland on Sunday:
Bout # 1 - 54kg Isho Shiba CAN defeated by Shaun McKim IRL Bout # 2 - 60kg Marianne Millar CAN vs Katie Taylor IRL - DRAW Bout # 3 - 60kg Arash Usmanee CAN defeated Arran Sadlier IRL Bout # 4 - 64kg Jonathon Bochner CAN defeated JJ McDonagh IRL Bout # 5 - 63kg Robyn Richards CAN defeated by Alanna Murphy IRL Bout # 6 - 75kg Steve Franjic CAN defeated by Edward Healy IRL
Boxing Ontario October 2005
October 12, 2005
BORDER CITY HOSTS BILL WHITE MEMORIAL BOUTS
October 11, 2005
GARSIDE STOPS VALENTINI IN THE FIFTH ROUND
Border City's Jeannine Garside was successful in her first six round
bout. Jeannine cornered her opponent, Rita Valentini, late in the fifth round landing
devastating body to head blows. The referee had to jump in and rescue Valentini from the
barrage of punches. Jeannine is ready to take on bigger challenges, including a title
fight against any contenders or champions at 122-125lbs.
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Rock and Sock Productions' upcoming October 8 show at
Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada will feature Border City
Boxer Jeannine "Heartless" Garside.
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor,
Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date
when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This
battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Border City Boxing Club's head coach Josh Canty has
been awarded Coaching Canada's Coaching Excellence
Award. Josh recently coached the Women's World
Championship with his boxer Katie Dunn winning Bronze
and had two boxers win gold at this year's Ringside
World Championships. Josh's boxer Jeannine Garside is
currently undefeated as a professional. Josh was
coach for three time World Champion Margaret Sidoroff
from the start to finish of her career.
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
October 7, 2005
GARSIDE READY FOR STEP UP BOUT
Featherweight Jeannine Garside, (2-0), from Windsor, Ontario, will face her stiffest competition to date when she challenges LA's Rita Valentini, (6-3). This battle is scheduled for six rounds.
October 7, 2005
CANTY RECEIVES COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Good Luck Jeannine and Congratulation Josh!!!
October 5, 2005
WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
Bill White, "Mr. Boxing," has been involved in boxing in the Windsor area for 15 years.
In 1987 he took what was left of the defunct Ren-Cen Boxing Club and took on Doug Bedard as Head Coach of the
newly formed Border City Boxing Club. In 1999 he retired as President of The Border City Boxing Club. Josh and Margaret
took over the gym 5 years ago and in Bill's honour have given out a Bill White Best Boxer Award at 24
of their club shows. Bill was a great supporter of boxing, his friends and family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill will be buried on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Victoria Memorial on Hwy #3.
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
Windsor boxer Mary Spencer boxed beautifully to defeat the Russian in the final.
Mary also took home the Best Boxer of the tournament award.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done.
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
Katie Dunn lost a tough decision Russia's Julia Nemtosova in the Semi-Finals.
Julia went on to win the Gold.
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
Katie Dunn defeated Korea's Kyong Ok Yu 30-20 advancing her to the
semi-finals on Friday. Katie faces Russian boxer Julia Nemtosova. Nemtosova has
stopped both of her opponents in the tournament.
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada just finished the first day of preliminaries at
the 2006 Women's World Championships in Russia. Only
two boxers competed today and both were Minorities.
Katie Dunn won by RSCO 20-5 over USA's Anca Neagu and
Mary Spencer won hers by RSCO as well 18-3 over
Turkey's Yeliz Yesil. Both Katie will compete again on Wednesday.
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
"A Ring of their Own" promoter Arnie Rosenthal assures team Garside
that her spot on the all women's boxing series has merely changed opponents. Lakeysha
William has pulled out and been replaced with Rita Valentini. The bout is set for
October 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garside was recently turned down by Team Terri Cruz
for a bout in Tacoma, Washington on September 17, 2005. Garside's aggressive boxing style
has been exposed and not many boxers want to take the challenge.
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
Boxing Canada reports that the Women's World Championships have been
brought back to life in a last-minute joint partnership between Russian cities and AIBA.
The event, originally slated to run September 18 - 26 in St. Petersburg, has now been
re-scheduled to September 25 - October 3 in Podolsk, Russia. Podolsk is located approximately
one hour from Moscow.
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance
to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes
will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking,
un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their
vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again.
Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
Boxing Canada confirmed this morning that the Women's World Championships,
scheduled to run September 18-29, have been canceled. The decision by the Russian Federation
and St. Petersburg hosting committee was a financial one, with the group deciding it could not
afford to run the event.
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been
preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours
and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that
the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer
of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as
to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
Border City's professional boxer Jeannine Garside, now 2-0, is ready to take on
20 fight veteran LaKeysha Williams. "A Ring of their Own," the all women's boxing
series promoted by Rock & Sock Productions, returns to Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 8.
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Shelby with her grandpa Ron
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's
Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month
for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals.
Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine Garside won an
exciting four round professional bout on Friday night
in Texas. Jeannine defeated home town favorite Rita
Serrano who survived a first round knockdown but lost
by unanimous decision. Serrano's record falls to 4-2
while Garside moves her record to 2-0. Also, due to
her extensive amateur background and the reluctance of
higher ranked fighters to face Jeannine, WBAN has
ranked Garside the 10th best Junior Featherweight in
the world!
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
The Border City Boxing Club had eight boxers compete
at this year's Ringside World Championships in Kansas
City this past week. The Ringside World Championships is the
world's largest amateur boxing tournament including 15
different countries and 1500 competitors.
Andre with coaches Josh, Margaret and Henri
Andre Gorges (152 lb. Senior
Men's Open-Class) fought three times, first defeating
the 2005 Canadian Silver Medallist, Rory Coveney of
Alberta in the preliminaries, and going on to win a
unanimous decision over Enver Halili of Weatherford
Texas in the final.
Border City's Shelby Bialkowski brought home the championship
in the 90 lb. Girls' Novice Class. Bialkowski defeated Kansas City's Kelly Martin by unanimous
decision.
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition.
Border City's Jake Bath also had a good
showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the
semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's
Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border
City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries
to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter
who dropped a split decision to eventual champion
Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost
to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who
dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of
St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight boxers are preparing for competition at this year's Ringside World Championships
in Kansas City, MO. Fifteen members of the Border City Team will be leaving for Kansas on August 1st and
returning on August 7th. Andre Gorges, Alison Hunter, Colin Sangster, Jake Bath and Shelby Bialkowski
will be looking to capture their first World Title. Lukas Welniak, Josh Cameron and Ali Youssef are
all previous champions looking to repeat. The team will be coached by Henri Guenette, Josh Canty and
Margaret Canty. Last year's event broke all records for number of competitors in an amateur boxing
tournament with 1353 boxers.
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
Four members of the Border City Boxing Club competed
in Toledo on Friday night. Josh Cameron defeated
Toledo Titans' Eric Ricker by a unanimous decision,
Alison Hunter defeated Toledo Police Athletic League's
Jenna Johlin by unanimous decision, and Brett Chauvin
made his debut, defeating Toledo Bull Pen Boxing
Club's Philip Thomas by a second-round T.K.O. Also
representing Border City was Lukas Welniak, who
dropped a 2-1 split decision to Central City's Paul
Parker.
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Border City Boxing Club will be featured at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club's
Pasta Wednesday August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Come and enjoy a great dinner.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends
and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty
and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion
Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented
Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Border City Boxing Club will be celebrating this year's
fireworks with a BBQ and baseball game at Drouillard Park. Border City will
be spending this year's fireworks with a group of boxers from County Cork, Ireland.
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and
good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
After dropping a close decision to the Irish National Champion on Friday night
Andre made an outstanding performance against Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion Henry
Lundy in Akron, OH last night.
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion
Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night
for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh,
Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas
Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated
Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's
Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion
Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented
with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored
card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's
6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a
score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th
and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June
24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of
the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best;
including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais,
Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at
1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close
high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's
Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event,
Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's
Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen
Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision
over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich
dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a
serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against
Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing
Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the
second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over
J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai
of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the
third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over
KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas
Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater
Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a
split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
Katie will be heading to Cascia, Italy June 25, 2005 for the Women's International Tournament Italia. This will prepare Katie for the Women's World Championships in Russia in September.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house
boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday
Night.
Three boxers represented the host club
including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped
his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second
round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old
Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his
debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border
City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision
over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also
awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border
City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7,
2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also
awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border
City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
October 5, 2005
WINDSOR'S MARY SPENCER WINS GOLD
October 5, 2005
DUNN CAPTURES A BRONZE AT THE WORLDS
September 28, 2005
DUNN ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS
September 27, 2005
DUNN WINS THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dunn faces Korea's Kyong Ok Yu on Wednesday.
DUNN'S DRAW SHEETS
Weight category: 63 kg
September 26th Bouts:
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19
Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R
Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22
Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1
Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1
Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2
Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28
Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
Lingard Harley (Australia) lost to Peralta Celeste (Argentine) 18:19 Nemtsova July (Russia) defeated Gasanova Saida (Ukraine) RSCOS 2R Orain Cindy (France)lost to Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) 15:22 Neagu Anca E (USA) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) RSCOS 2R
September 27th Bouts:
Zinevich Svetlana (Bulgaria) lost to Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) RSCOS-R1 Lazar Melinda (Hungary) lost to Lalremliani Jenny (India) 31:46 Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Islak Elif (Turkey) RSCOS-R1 Murphy Alanna (Ireland) defeated Sroczynska Justyna (Poland) 33:22
September 28th Bouts:
Peralta Celeste (Argentina) lost to Nemtsova July (Russia) RSCOS-R2 Yu Kyong Ok (DPR of Korea) lost to Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 20:30
September 29th Bouts:
Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) defeated Lalremliani Jenny (India) 42:28 Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) defeated Murphy Alanna (Ireland) 30:12
Semi-Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Dunn Kathleen (Canada) 38:23 Skovgaard Vinni (Denmark) lost to Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 24:40
Finals:
Nemstsova July (Russia) defeated Braekhus Cecilia (Norway) 34:23
September 14, 2005
GARSIDE'S OPPONENT HAS CHANGED
September 13, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON AGAIN
The association is ecstatic that Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer will once again get their chance to represent Canada at the World Championships. But the down-side of it all is that these athletes will have to re-shuffle their schedules yet again, along with the financial implications of booking, un-booking, and re-booking flights. Boxing Canada stated that many of the women, who had planned their vacation time for this event, and then rescinded, now have to fight for those days off all over again. Some may not be successful.
September 11, 2005
WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KNOCKED OUT
This is devastating news for the national team athletes, coaches, and support staff who have been preparing for the event all year long. Many individuals have sacrificed their work holiday hours and other obligations to attend the tournament. Not to mention the mental and physical training that the boxers have endured in preparation for the championships.
The future of women's boxing at the 2008 Olympics now hangs in the balance. Katie Dunn and Mary Spencer of Windsor were both good favourites to win gold at the World Championships and now it remains unclear as to whether they will get their Olympic shot in Beijing.
September 9, 2005
GARSIDE IS SET TO FIGHT OCTOBER 8, 2005
September 1, 2005
SHELBY "LIONHEART" BIALKOWSKI IS NAMED SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Border City Boxing Club's Shelby Bialkowsi was awarded Boxing Ontario's Athlete of the month for September after winning the Ringside World Championships. Shelby is Border City's third athlete of the month for 2005. Katie Dunn was February athlete of the month after winning Best Boxer at the Nationals. Junior Youssef won athlete of the month for April by winning Best Boxer at Coupe de Quebec Tournament.
Boxing Ontario Athlete of the Month
August 27, 2005
GARSIDE WINS PRO BOUT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
August 7, 2005
BORDER CITY BRINGS HOME TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES
Lukas Welniak was defeated by Halili early in the competition. Border City's Jake Bath also had a good showing, defeating New Mexico's Juan Martinez in the semi-finals, but dropping a decision to Washington's Jerome Smith in the final. Also representing Border City were Ali Youssef, who lost in the preliminaries to United States Champion Isaac Torres, Alison Hunter who dropped a split decision to eventual champion Raven Roytblatt of New Jersey, Colin Sangster who lost to David Madison of New York, and Josh Cameron who dropped a controversial decision to Brian Culpepper of St. Louis, MO.
July 29, 2005
2005 RINGSIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
July 22, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 3-1 IN OHIO
July 15, 2005
COME EAT WITH OUR LOCAL ATHLETES
Come and enjoy a great dinner. Cost: $6.00 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 10835 Riverside Dr. E.
Proceeds from this event are graciously being donated to the BCBC. Please bring your friends and family.
Some of the local stars are:
National and Continental Champion Katie Dunn
3X Provincial Champion Alison Hunter
4X National Champion and Ringside Champion Jeannine Garside
Ontario vs Quebec and Nova Scotia Champion Andre Gorges
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Josh Cameron
2X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Ali Youssef
3X Provincial Champion and Ringside Champion Lukas Welniak
Novice Provincial Super Heavyweight Champion and Ringside Silver Medallist Colin Sangster
Former National Champions turned coaches Josh Canty and Henri Guenette
Former National Champion and 3X World Champion Margaret Sidoroff-Canty
Publisher of "A Show of Hands" Marty Gervais
Books and Border City gear will be available
July 4, 2005
NATIONAL CHAMPION KATIE "SILENCE" DUNN RETURNS WITH SILVER FROM ITALY
The Border City Boxing Club's 139lb National Champion, Katie Dunn, represented Canada this past week in Italy.
Katie defeated France's National Champion, Amelia Blary, in the Semi-Finals. In the finals Katie faced the Russian Champion, Busygina, losing a close decision 25-19. We are very proud of Katie for representing Canada so well.
Katie will be competing in the Women's World Championships in Russia September 18-26, 2005.
June 30, 2005
KAYO BOXING CLUB INVITES IRISH TEAM TO WALPOLE ISLAND
Border City's Jake Bath defeated Brendan Wilson of Ireland 3-0.
Vincent Kechego of the KAYO Boxing Club dropped to Carlton Angus of Fighting Alliance.
Josh Cameron of Border City lost a split decision to John McDonagh from Ireland.
Fintan Walsh of Ireland defeated Jesse Lozon of KAYO.
Lukas Welniak of Border City defeated Timothy OLeary of Ireland.
Don Willis of Border City lost to Omari Henry of Fighting Alliance.
Rory ODonaghue of Ireland defeated Donald Wambolt of Fighting Alliance
Michael Fouhy of Ireland won over KAYO Boxing Club's Tyler Kewayosh.
June 29, 2005
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION PLANNED
June 28, 2005
DANCE WITH THE IRISH TEAM
Border City Boxing Club will be hosting a dance for the Irish Boxing Team.
The dance will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Food, drinks and good, clean fun will be provided.
Come out and meet the Irish Lads!!
June 26, 2005
ANDRE GORGES DEFEATS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMP
Alison Hunter dropped a controversial decision to US National Champion Ashley Barnett.
Barnett was Awarded Athlete of the Month following their bout.
Four Irish boxers lost close decisions on this card.
June 25, 2005
BORDER CITY GOES 5-2 OVER IRISH TEAM
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a team from Ireland on Friday night for a fight card at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Ali Youssef won by unanimous decision over Irish Champion Fintan Walsh, Samir El-Mais stopped Ireland's Michael Fouhy in the second round, Lukas Welniak won by decision over Ireland's Daniel Shields, Josh Cameron defeated Ireland's John Mc Donagh, and Jake Bath won by unanimous decision over Ireland's Brendan Wilson.
Andre Gorges dropped a split decision to Irish Welterweight Champion Oisin Kelly, and Ali Hamka lost to Ireland's Kevin Dolan who was presented with the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
The Irish Team will fight next on Thursday June 30th on a KAYO sponsored card on Walpole Island.
June 17, 2005
BORDER CITY ROCKS AT ONTARIO VS QUEBEC
Border City had two boxers compete at this year's 6 bout Boxing Ontario Awards Dinner.
Border City's National Champion Katie Dunn defeated Quebec Champion Desni Boisvert by a score of 25-8.
Andre Gorges defeated Provincial Finalist Sebastien Grenier by RSC-1 due to an injury.
Katie will be leaving for Italy to compete in the Tournament Italia on June 25th and Andre's next bout will be against the Irish Champion Oisin Kelly on June 24th at the Border City Boxing Club.
June 15, 2005
BORDER CITY IS VICTORIOUS IN SUDBURY
Border City's Ace Hamka won a unanimous decision over Sudbury's Justin Cescaukus of the Top Glove Boxing Club.
Don Willis defeated Randy Rose of Sudbury's Fight Club by disqualification in the second round.
Ace will be facing Kevin Dolan of Ireland on June 24th.
June 14, 2005
BORDER CITY CLUB SHOW IV
On June 24th the Border City Boxing Club will be hosting Canada vs Ireland.
Border City will have eight of its own fighters competing against Ireland's best; including Andre Gorges, Lukas Welniak, Junior Youssef, Ace Hamka, Samir El-Mais, Jake Bath, Mo Mustapha, and Josh Cameron.
The event will take place at their newly renovated gym located at 1072 Drouillard Rd. The cost is $10 per ticket.
June 4, 2005
BORDER CITY BOXING CLUB GOES 4-0
On Saturday, June 4, 2005 Border City Boxing Club went 4-0 in Sarnia, ON.
Mo Mustapha started the evening by defeating Lee Thereault of Sudbury in a close high energy bout.
Josh Cameron defeated the host club's Jonathan Pyke after a year and a half layoff.
In a rematch Alison Hunter outscored London Boxing Club's Tonica Gibbons.
In the main event Andre Gorges out skilled London's Chris Chau.
May 30, 2005
Border City Vietnam Veterans Show a Success
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club held a local fight card at the The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 143 on Sunday afternoon with nine of its boxers competing.
Border City's Andre Gorges scored a unanimous decision over Ohio's Ira Mcdowell in the four-round Main Event, Lukas Welniak defeated Chris Paulins of Sudbury, Mo Mustapha won over Sudbury's Lee Thibeault, Alison Hunter earned a unanimous decision victory over Karen Bell of the Sault Ste. Marie, and John Bialkowski won by unanimous decision over River Rouge's Marco Guzman.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost to Toledo's Tony Helton, and Geoff Lalovich dropped a split decision in his debut to Taplin Damari of Pontiac Michigan.
Also, Josh Cameron made his return to the ring after a year lay off following a serious car accident to face teammate Ace Hamka in an exhibition bout.
Border City's Katie Dunn competed in Chatham on Sunday afternoon against Kansas City's Caroline Barry.
Dunn won a unanimous decision in her final tune up bout before representing Canada in Italy in June.
Randon Acts of Poetry paid a visit to the Border City Boxing Club this week! Here is a piece poet John B. Lee composed after reading at the club:
Wishing I Were Me
in the close torpor of the boxing club
with its salt-sweat smells
its human aromas
its musty scents of stained leather and wet shoes
and its oddly midday
indoor quality of light
like wind-drifted gauzy curtains
and dust on glass in lonesome houses
I am reading poems
with the turnbuckle to my back
and the white mat at my shoulder
within the skip-rope swish going thwick thwick
like a slip-foot dance
of a whip in little whirls of yellow earth
glove on glove pop pop flat handed
philosopher of naugehyde
pop pop and a point is made
like the punctuated metaphysics
of a palpable hit
and as I say, I am reading
among these pugilists, these aspirants
who begin to gather
in the sound shadow of my words
mostly, they are big-eyed children
looking up in blue amaze
round-souled, astonished
making me wish I were me.
John B. Lee
May 8, 2005
Border City Club Show III a Success
Ali "Junior" Youssef watches as his opponent takes an 8-count
The Program:
The Border City Boxing Club had 7 boxers compete at our club on Saturday evening.
"Sweet" Sammy El-Mais made a successful return stopping Ohio's Steve Plaughter in the second round. His Sweetness was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award for the evening.
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges was also victorious over Mariel Pugh of Ohio and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha won a split decision over J.R. Hines of Ohio.
Also, Ali "Junior" Youssef knocked out Julius Szitai of Toronto's Atlas Boxing Club with a body shot in the third round.
Travis Gibbons won a split decision over KAYO Boxing Club's Vincent Nadee-Kechego and Lukas Welniak defeated Cedric Benn of Sarnia's Bluewater Boxing Club.
Border City's Eyobe Amberber lost a split decision to Salvation Army's Darrius Garrott.
May 1, 2005
Border City Club Show III
The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting its third installment of in-house boxing cards on Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Male and Female boxers from Ontario, Michigan and Ohio will be competing in
Representing Border City will be "Sweet" Samir El-Mais, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, and Mo "Pokerface" Mustapha among others.
The show starts at 7 PM and promises to be exciting!
April 4, 2005
Dunn Wins Gold in Argentina
Katie "Silence" Dunn defeated Brazilian Duda Yankovich 24-11 in her first bout. Katie faced Lena Taylor in the final winning the gold with a score of 18-17.
March 27, 2005
Border City Club Show II Results
The Border City Boxing Club held its second in-house boxing card in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday Night.
Three boxers represented the host club including Super-Heavyweight Ducky Willis who stopped his opponent, Sarnia's Don Burkholder in the second round (pictured).
Also representing Border City was 17 year old Muhammed Mustapha who won a unanimous decision in his debut over Brett Roberts of Monroe, Michigan.
Border City's John Bialkowski also won a unanimous decision over Toledo, Ohio's Marc Rendle. Bialkowski was also awarded the Bill White Best Boxer Award of the evening.
Border City Club Show III will take place on Saturday May 7, 2005.
March 20, 2005
Youssef Wins Best Boxer Award at Quebec Cup
The Border City Boxing Club's Ali "Junior" Youssef won the Gold Medal at the 2005 Quebec Cup this weekend.
In the preliminaries, Junior defeated Marc-Andre Lamoureux by a score of 31-28.
He went on to defeat last year's champion Mario Crispo (pictured) by a score of 23-20 in the final.
Junior was also awarded the Best Boxer Award of Tournament for his efforts.
Also representing Border City were Alison "The Cat" Hunter, who won the Silver Medal, and "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges who dropped a split-decision to capture the Bronze.
February 27, 2005
Club Show I a Huge Success
Border City Boxing was pleased hold its first sanctioned card at its newly renovated facility on Drouillard Road on Saturday evening. Thanks to a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation, Border City can now hold regular shows at the Club, located at 1072 Drouillard Road.
Saturday's sold-out, 12-bout card included a bout between Canadian Champion, Katie Dunn, and Toledo Ohio's Nasheba Thomas. Thomas became Dunn's eighth consecutive stoppage victim as the referee called a halt to the bout in the third round after Thomas received her third eight-count.
Also representing the host club was Alison Hunter, who won by unanimous decision over Provincial Champion Tonica Gibson. Border City's Andre Gorges was also victorious, defeating the London Boxing Club's Frank Abbu by unanimous decision.
Border City Club Show II will take place on March 26, 2005. Tickets are available at the club (253-1578).
January 25, 2005
Dunn Dominates at the Nationals
Border City's Katie "Silence" Dunn earned The Best Female Boxer Award at the 2005 Senior Open-Class Canadians to go along with the Best Female Boxer Award she won at this year's Provincials.
Katie ran her stoppage streak to 6: After stopping her opponents at the Ontario's, Katie went to Quebec and stopped her three opponents, Provincial Champions from P.E.I., British Columbia, and Quebec.
For her efforts, Katie earned a spot on the National Team that competes in Argentina in March.
Coach Margaret and Katie will be featured on The Fifth Estate on February 9th, 2005!
Border City
Boxing Club and Family Fitness Centre
1072 Drouillard Road - Windsor, Ontario, Canada