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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                                 ...

The Moody Blues - The Voice 1982

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The Moody Blues - The Voice 1982

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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. D...

Echoes from the BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame

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Echoes From the Hall: By Brian Zelley Names On The Wall: 2010 to 2019 Alan Brown * Allan Bayne * Allan Stockdale * Alexander Scotty Jackson * Arnold McEwen * Asif Kamran Dar * Barry Creswell * Barry Krangle  * *  Bert Lowes * Bert Wilkinson *  Billy Townsend *  Bob Decker * Bob Pegues * Boyd Bayne * Brian Zelley * Charles John * Chris Ius * Clarke McLellan Dale Walters * Dave Brown * Dave Wylie * Derrick Hoyt * Dick Findlay * Dick St. Loius * Domenic Filane Figliomeni * Donnie Orr *  Ed Williams *  Eddie Haddad * Eddie Mulhern * Elio Ius *  Frank Scott *  Fred Dsrosiers * Fred Fuller * Frederick S. Fuller *  Gary Wood * George Angelomatis * George Armson *  George Chuvalo * George Nepper * George Shiels *  Gordie Lawson * Geronimo Bie * Harold Mann *  Harry Twist * Ian Clyde * Jack Meda* Jack Snaith * Jamey Ballard *  Jamie Ollenberger * Jeannine Garside * Jeff Yule *  Jerry Shears * Jim Gallagher *...

Boyce, McLellan, Wylie, Zelley, early nominees for 2018

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BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame: The 2018 Process Four Nominees during May 2017 include: Clarke McLellan, Wayne Boyce, Dave Wylie, Brian Zelley.                                             Brian Zelley and Clarke McLellan in 1973                                               Wayne Boyce with Walter and Tommy.

Western Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame

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Western Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame: by Brian Zelley In April 2017, the Western Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame was established by Lincoln Suchit and Brian Zelley. The first inductees will be selected December 26, 2017. Some early likely picks include Scotty Olson and Dale Walters  Jimmy McLarnin. A potential first year inductee into the Western Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame along with Scotty Olson, Jimmy McLarnin and a selection of others. *It is expected that the Western Canadian Boxng Hall will follow the format of the BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame established in 2010.