Jeannine Garside - Boxer

Jeannine Garside - Boxer
Vancouver Island Boxer Does Good: by Brian Zelley

Jeannine Garside
has had and interesting
boxing journey first as an 
amateur and now has a
a pro.

For the 2013 selection
for the BCABHOF, Garside
was a good choice and 
was one of three
women in boxing 
that was selected
and the other two 
 were Teresa Taylor
and Linda Gugliotti.

For her pro journey
the former boxer
from Vancouver Island
has moved to Ontario
and to-date she has had some significant wins in world boxing. 

CANADIAN BOXING ROAD MAP

BOXING - January to March 2013: 

* by Brian Zelley

This story will look at ring activity for the

first quarter of 2013:

In January, Windsor boxer Ali Mansour kept on
rolling along with an early stoppage of Merin Johnson
in Grand Rapids.  But, two Canadian boxers in other
locations dropped bouts to USA boxers in January.

Peggy Maerz saw action in New York city against 
the local star Heather Hardy, and dropped a four
round decision to the active Hardy.  Also, upset
in a January bout was Canadian Tony Luis.  With
lots of action Luis was upset by Texan Jose Hernandez.
But, one boxer that kept rolling along with a perfect 
record was Mikael Zewski with win number 18.

More 2013 action:
* During the month of February, Canadian boxers were
active with some mixed results. 
Some of the Canadian earning victories were:
Kevin Bizier, Didier Bence and Steven Rolls.
In March, Steven Rolls scored another victory.  

and Ali Mansour scored another quick victory 
in the Detroit area to keep rolling along.

* The return of professional boxing to BC
was expecting a bout featuring Junior Moar
but the bout fell through over some issues, 
and undefeated boxer Adam Trupish  returned  
to the ring, but was upset by California's
Dashon Johnson.  Also in action was A. McPhee
with a good victory over Wendy Roy.  Also, in 
action in one of the pro fights was Jamie Walton.

BRANDON BREWER:
* In recent months, Brandon has racked up two wins
in New Brunswick, and is expected to see further 
action in May and June. 

Arash Usmanee: 

Arash had one fight in the first quarter of 2013
Entering the bout, Usmanee was undefeated in 
twenty bouts.  But, this one he dropped the 12-rd.
decision in an IBF super feathrweight title eliminator.

Jaime Ward Wins Pro Debut – Vancouver Province

THE JAIME WARD BOXING JOURNEY:   by brian zelley

* the following link is about Jaime's pro debut following her time
as a member of  Boxing BC.  Before the pro debut, Ward had been
engaged in a number of amateur bouts including participation in
the Canadian Nationals for women in boxing. 

(photo courtesy of  

Canadian senior open
Canadian champion
Kenny Lally  with
club mate Jag Seehra
and Boxing BC team
member Jaime Ward. 









Jaime Ward Wins Pro Debut – Vancouver Province

Since the pro debut, Jaime has laced up the gloves again
in December 2012 with a loss to boxer A. McPhee. 

The Road Forward:

It is unknown how many more bouts the boxer from 

North Vancouver will have in future days, but the

journey from amateur boxing to professional boxing

is likely to be a whole different experience.  Although

Ward may have not liked some of the politics in amateur

boxing, the pro circuit will take politics to a whole new

and higher level.  The question that must be asked, is if

politics in amateur boxing was hard to take where will the

the politics in the buisiness of pro boxing lead?

FIGHTIN' FISHERMAN's boxing promotions

PRO BOXING IN THE MARITIMES: by brian Zelley

* Despite ongoing success in amateur boxing and a great history
in professional boxing with numerous starts, there has been concern
by some that professional boxing in places like Nova Scotia are on 
the ropes.  But, beyond every dark cloud, there will be blue sky and
the golden glow of the warm sunshine.  

* Is it now time for a greater explosion of pro ring activity in 
The Maritimes with the province of Nova Scotia ready to
revive the greatness and activity of the past and the folks of
New Brunswick have success with the group:
Fightin' Fisherman Promotions.

Yvon Durelle, the best known "Fighting Fisherman"

* If we drift back to the 1950's, the light-heavyweight boxer

Yvon Durelle was called the "Fighting Fisherman" while fighting

in New Brunswick and after his famous bout with champion Archie Moore 

Yvon became a Candian legend and icon. 

The Fightin' Fisherman {Promotions: 

Some key folks involved in this venture to promote pro boxing

cards in places like New Brunswick and hopefully venture into

Nova Scotia has Elmer Martin as the president, but along with

Elmer there are other organizers such as Melaine Doucet,

and Dwayne Storey.  In some of his praises, 

Elmer also recognizes Phil Baraly and A. McLeod

as some of the folks that have supported him and

boxing.  Phil is well known for his boxing gym in

New Brunswick.

CANADIAN BOXING: BEYOND THE MAIN EVENT

BEYOND THE MAIN EVENT: By Brian Zelley

List of boxers expected to appear for a May 2013

 NCC Middleweight title fight posted by the Albeta Boxing group.

The undercard fighters:

*  In the pre-fight buzz, or the post fight reports, often with some exceptionsm

the under card boxers  are often just considered a footnote to the main event, 

but in building the true history of the sport, those unsung warriours often

 make or break a show with their participation, service and action despite

 the limited purse and the rewards.  .