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Mike Caird, boxer and builder

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Vancouver Island Boxing Hall of Fame

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               2018 BCABHOF Inductees Brian Zelley VS Clarke McLellan                                      DONNIE ORR the 2000 Olympics 2021 VIBHoF Inductees    From about 28 names to consider the boxing supporters primarily focused on the five selected.  Each Inductee have years of experience. And each one are also inductees of the British Columbia Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame established in 2010,  It is hoped the Vancouver Island Boxing Hall of Fame will continue to operate for many years to come.  Also, there is hope that some Island clubs and events will be selected in 2022 or later. Vancouver Island Boxing Hall of Fame Year one 2021 Donnie Orr, Brian Zelley, Jason Heit,  Jeannine Garside, & Billy Townsend                                 ...
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