2008 NEWS

Baligjagic-Adler receives an early Christmas Present

On Wednesday night at the Olympic Arena, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Irma Balijagic-Adler, 125½, of Bosnia, won by a controversial 10-round split decision over Jeannine Garside, 125¾, of Canada. The two were fighting for the WIBA World Featherweight title. One of the judges gave the fight to Garside [98-92], the other two gave it to Balijagic-Adler [96-97, 95-96].

Here is Marty Gervais' post bout summary:

Published: Thursday, December 18, 2008

They call it the sweet science. But for Jeannine Garside, it was science gone awry as she saw her world featherweight boxing title slip away Wednesday night to her challenger Irma Baligjagic Adler, the darling of Sarajevo.
"I was robbed," said Garside as she stormed back to the dressing room.

"I am still the champ!"

In this 10-round World International Boxing Association title bout at Oly-mpic Hall that drew more than 600 boxing fans, Garside battered her opponent, knocking her down twice but, in the end, the judges scored it a close victory for Adler.
The 26-year-old Sarajevo criminology student confessed her surprise at the win, and praised Garside.
"I was truly surprised," Adler said. "Jeannine is a great fighter. But this is a dream come true for me, and for my country. I've been prepared for this fight for months. I'm sorry for Jeannine."
Andre Gorges, Garside's coach, was in shock at the loss.
"She was throwing combinations all night, and from about the sixth to the 10th round, she was hitting her with straight lefts," Gorges said.
"There is no way she lost!"
The judges saw it differently.

SPLIT DECISION

They scored it 98-92 for Garside, but 96-95 and 96-95 for Adler.
It was in the fourth round that Garside put her opponent on the mat, cutting her over the left eye.
The taller and leaner Adler, who had tremendous reach and stayed in a crouch most of the night, looked like she was ready to give it up, but her corner kept shouting for her to stay.
Garside repeatedly backed up Adler, but her opponent managed to counter with hard jabs.
"Jeannine didn't put her away, and that's what she had to do," Gorges said.
After the fight, Garside sat on a bench in the dressing room, her face buried in her hands that were still bandaged for the fight.
"I don't want to be a sore loser, and I want to be nice but I can't," Garside said. "They totally tricked me. There is no way I could've lost that fight, believe me.
"What did I do wrong?"
In winning this fight, Adler, who has only fought professionally for two years, remains undefeated (9-0).
Garside, who won the WIBA title in Edmonton Nov. 15, 2005 when she beat Lisa Brown, is now 7-3.
Still, there was one ray of sunshine on this rainy Sarajevo night.
Within minutes of returning to her dressing room, a number of fans stood outside, and knocked on the door.
Then, a Sarajevo man, who had managed to talk his way past the guards, stepped in to say, "I want to meet the champ."

Garside looked pleased and smiled through her tears, and said, "That's who I am."

Garside to defend WIBA Title against Balajagic

Both Balajagic and Garside weighed in at 57 Kg (126 lbs) - December 16 Photo by Marty Gervais

On Wednesday, December 17th, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Border City's own Jeannine Garside, 7-2-1 (3KO), will be defending her WIBA Featherweight World Title against Irma Balajagic, 8-0-0 (5KO), of Bosnia.

November 29, 2008,

Bialkowski Defeats U.S. Champ

The Border City Boxing Club's 15 year-old Canadian Champion Shelby Bialkowski took on U.S. Champion Valerie Farlie of Michigan in Sarnia on Saturday night. Bialkowski won the bout by a 3-0 score, and also avenged one of her two defeats in her young career. Up next for Bialkowski will be a tune up bout at the Border City Boxing Club in January, before she defends her National Crown in Edmonton in February.

November 22, 2008

Border City Club Show XVI
4th Annual Bill White Memorial Event

"Jackknife" Josh Cameron shares a laugh with Detroit's Willie Fortune following the Main Event

It was "Jackknife" Josh Cameron's 19th birthday on Saturday night when he faced the largest opponent of his career. Cameron moved up to Junior Middleweight to face Detroit's Willie Fortune in the Main Event at the Border City Boxing Club's 4th Annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show. The bout was a showcase of Fortune's advancing power, and Cameron's counterpunching savvy, and in the end, it was Cameron who won a unanimous decision on the judges scorecards.

Also representing Border City were National Champion, Shelby Bialkowski, who defeated Sarnia's Chantel Lachapelle, Middleweight James Toney, who won his debut over Detroit's Drew Mathews, Heavyweight Jordan Jones, who dropped a unanimous decision to Leamington's Matt Gee, and Alison "The Cat" Hunter who defeated Hamilton's Kaydian Morgan by unanimous decision.

Garside and Canty with Shelby

Both Hunter and Morgan will be representing Ontario at the National Championships in Quebec in January at 57 kg. and 60 kg. respectively. In defeating her fellow Provincial Team Member, Hunter also earned the evening's Bill White Best Boxer Award.

Alison Bringas with Alison Hunter

November 14, 2008

Gorgeous Victory in Royal Oak

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges improved his professional record to 4-0 with a first round KO over Wisconsin's previously undefeated Joshua Rodriguez in Royal Oak, Michigan tonight. Gorges will be on hand for Border City's fourth annual Bill White Memorial Show this Saturday, November 22nd. The live boxing show begins at 7 PM. Andre, a Jr. Welterweight, looks to fight again in January.

October 20, 2008

Gorges Fights Again at the ROMT

23 year-old "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges will make his third appearance at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on November 14th, this time facing Wisconsin's Joshua Rodriguez. A switch-hitter with true knockout power, Gorges (3-0 with 3 knockouts) is confident of a fourth victory in his budding career.

For tickets, come to the Border City Boxing Club weekdays between 4 and 5:50 PM. Advanced tickets are $10 off the regular $40 price.

October 7, 2008

Cameron Wins WESPY Boxer of the Year

"Jackknife" Josh Cameron was awarded with the Windsor-Essex Sportsperson of the Year Award for Best Male Boxer, beating out rivals Adam Trupish and Karim Ebead. Cameron had an outstanding 2008, a year he hopes to conclude by defending his Provincial Title. Cameron will join teammates Alison Hunter, Lukas Welniak and Shelby Bialkowski as they fight for the 2009 Ontario Championship at the end of October in Oshawa.

September 29, 2008

Garside Drops Decision to Woo

As the saying goes, "You have to knock out the champion." On September 28, 2008 in Seoul Korea, 130 lb. World Champion Ji-Hye Woo, won a 10-round decision over Border City Boxing Club's Jeannine "Heartless" Garside. Woo was defending her IFBA Jr. Lightweight World Title for the fourth time. Up next for Garside is a defense of her 126 lb. World Title against undefeated Irma Balijagic in Sarajevo, Bosnia on December 17, 2008.

Garside Getting Busy

WIBA Featherweight champion, Jeannine "Heartless" Garside will return to the ring September 28th, taking on Ji-Hye Woo (9-1, 1 KO) in Seoul, South Korea for Woo's IFBA Super Featherweight crown. Garside (7-1-1, 3 KOs) will look to add another title belt to her growing collection as the 2 divisional champion has already collected WIBA titles in the Super Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions.

Looking to end the year off with a bang, the pride of Windsor, Ontario will again compete overseas as she is scheduled to take on Irma Balijagic (8-0, 5 KOs) December 17th at the Olympic Arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

September 19, 2008

Gorges and Kooner Victorious in Royal Oak

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges moved his professional record to a perfect 3-0 on Friday night at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, when referee Dale Grable mercifully stopped his bout against Michigan's Jamal Kahn in the first round. Gorges, who fought a bout southpaw for the first time in his young career, had Kahn down early in the first, and moments later when he was down again, Grable waved it off. Gorges, whose first three bouts have ended in knockouts is scheduled to fight again in October.

Also victorious on the card was Windsor native, Andrew Kooner, who won a unanimous six-round decision over the Dominican Republic's Elvis Luciano Martinez.

September 17, 2008

Gorges and Kooner Pro Bouts in Royal Oak

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges hopes to keep his unblemished resume intact when he steps in the ring with Sterling Heights’ Jamal Khan on Friday, September 19 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre at 7:30 PM. Gorges, a 23-year old Junior-Welterweight, has competed twice as a professional, with both bouts ending by knockout.

Also appearing on the card will be Windsor native Andrew Singh Kooner. The two-time Olympian will put his 8-1 professional record on the line on Friday against Newfoundland's Jason Hayward. Kooner, the Canadian Bantamweight champion, trains out of Chris Johnson’s Fighting Alliance in Mississauga.

September 13, 2008

Fight Night at the Millennium Theatre Results

The Border City Boxing Club had two boxers compete on Saturday night in Detroit, Michigan. Heavyweight Jordan Jones won his debut bout against Cokter Grant of Detroit by unanimous decision, while Bryan Poynter lost his debut to Detroit's Louis Goodwill by unanimous decision.

August 21, 2008

Border City Pros Getting Ready to Rumble

VS.

Jeannine Garside to fight Ji-Hye Woo

World Featherweight Champion, Jeannine "Heartless" Garside will face IFBA Jr. Lightweight World Champion, Ji-Hye Woo, in Seoul, South Korea on September 28th, 2008.

Garside, who won the Jr. Featherweight World Title in 2005 (122 lbs.) and the Featherweight World Championship in 2006 (126 lbs.) will be competing for her third World Championship, the Jr. Lightweight Title (130 lbs.).

Also, Jr. Welterweight "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges will be fighting at the Royal Oak Music Theatre (318 W. Fourth Street. Royal Oak, MI 48067) on September 19th, 2008.

Gorges, who is developing a strong fan base in Michigan, will look to improve upon his 2-0 record.

August 7, 2008

Gorges Wins by KO in Royal Oak, MI.

Border City Boxing Club's Junior-Welterweight professional boxer, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges knocked out Battle Creek Michigan's Eric Rue in the second round Thursday night at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Gorges knocked Rue down twice in the round with the final blow coming at 1:04 of the second. Gorges' professional record improved to 2-0 with 2 knockouts.

August 2, 2008

Cameron, Hunter, Bialkowski - Golden!

The Border City Boxing Club went undefeated in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend. 20 years after Coach Josh Canty won the Ohio State Fair Championship, Border City had three boxers compete in the Ohio State Fair Championships this past weekend. Josh Cameron took home the 152lb. title after defeating defending champion Travis Harris of Cleveland, Ohio by unanimous decision. Border City's Alison Hunter defeated Angela Sawyer of Toledo, Ohio to take the gold in the 138lb. division. Also, 2008 Canadian champion Shelby Bialkowski went opposed in the tournament, winning the 114lb. division.

August 1, 2008

Cameron moves on to the Finals

The Border City Boxing Club's "Jackknife" Josh Cameron defeated Cincinnati's Terrance Jarmon by unanimous decision on Friday Night to move on the Finals of the 152 lbs. Senior Open Championship at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus tomorrow. Cameron will face last year's 152 lbs. Champion, Travis "KO Kid" Harris, who defeated West Virgina's Thomas Miller in his Semi-Final bout. Cameron will be joined by teammate Alison "The Cat" Hunter who will challenge for the Women's 138 lbs. Championship. 2008 Canadian Champion Shelby "Lionheart" Bialkowski went unopposed in the tournament and won by walkover.

July 15, 2008

Near-Centurion Moves On

The Border City Boxing Club would like to wish a fond farewell to Katie "Silence" Dunn. Dunn started boxing with Border City nearly eight years ago and will soon become Ontario's first Female 100-bout veteran. Kate also won four National Championships, Three Pan-Am Titles, and two Bronze Medals at the Women's World Championships. In addition, Dunn earned "Best Boxer" honours at the Provincials, the Canadian Championships, and at the Pan-Am Championships. We wish Katie well in all of her future endeavours.

June 20, 2008

Gorges Wins Debut by Knockout

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

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

"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges to make Pro Debut

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

Garside Drops Close Decision

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

Garside Fights for her Third World Title

Champion vs. Champion

at the Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, NM

June 13, 2008

for the VACANT IFBA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

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May 15, 2008

Border City Participates in Neighbourhood "Cleansweep"

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

May 2 and 4, 2008

Dunn Defeats French Champion Twice

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

10 ROUNDS – CO-MAIN EVENT – PAY PER VIEW

The Border City Boxing Club's

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

WIBA Featherweight Champion

VS.

Tampa, Florida's

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

WIBA & IBA Junior Lightweight Champion

Border City Hits the Catwalk

Pasta Dinner and Fashion Show

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

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

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

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Junior and Cadet-C Canadian Championships

Final Day: January 27, 2008

Bialkowski Wins, Cameron and Youssef Fall

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

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

Day 3: January 26, 2008

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

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

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

Day 2: January 25, 2008

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

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

Day 1: January 24, 2008

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

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