* 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.
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