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Mike Caird, boxer and builder

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The MIKE CAIRD boxing story: By Brian Zelley Mike was an amateur boxer until 1964 and was a 1963 BC Golden Gloves Champion.  After boxing, Mike would turn to coaching.  In 1974, Ian Weir. Brian Zelley and Dan Wright would join up with Mike to revive boxing in Victoria. Revival of Boxing in Victoria 1974: Photo, courtesy of the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame was published November 22, 1974 with a story by Patty Pitts in the "Victorian".in picture are Ian Weir - Mike Caird - Brian Zelley.  After that photo, the Victoria Boxing Club rejoined the London Boxing Club.  In 1976, Mike, Brian and boxing commissioner received appreciation certificates from the BC Amateur Boxing Association under the direction of president Walter Boyce. In August 1976, the Victoria Athletic Association replaced the London Boxing club. For the boxing program coaches were Mke Caird, Brian Zelley and Lou Bujdose.Lu would go on to form the Jaycees Boxing Club. During mos