CALIFORNIA BOXING: by Brian Zelley

 A Look At California Boxers of 1980  - 1982, and 1971

 1980's : Ken Norton, Marty Monroe,  Mike Weaver,  Randy Shields, Monroe Brooks,  Art Frias, Gonzallo Montellane, Bobby Chacon, Johnny Sato, Ruben Castillo, Jaime Garza,   Juan Meza, Albert Davilla, Oscar Muniz,   Pete Ranzany, Roberto Elizondo,  Yaqui Lopez,  Bruce Curry,   Frankie Baltazar,  Joey Olive,                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1971:  Jerry Quarry, George Foreman, Mac Foster, Mike Quarry, Eddie Jones, Armando Muniz,  Thurman Durden,  Nate Robinson, Jimmy Robertson, Mando Ramos, Ruben Navarro,  Frankie Crawford, Jose Herrera, Jesus Pimentel,                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Boxing Setbacks in 2020: by Brian Zelley

 Covid 19 is a staggering Blow for boxing and other sports, but despite the setbacks there have been some positives including the revival of amateur boxing by the Nanamo Boxing Club.  Coach Barry Creswell has retired, but the club has been revived with four new coaches. At the end of August 2021, the club will reach the completion of 50 years since the formation in 1971 by Brian Zelley and Dan Wright, with help from George Nepper and John Ormandy

(photo of Nanaimo Boxing Club in the early years along with coach Clarke McLellan).

Tommy vs Brian, our last fights

Talk Is Sometimes Twisted:

Brian's last fight vs Clark 

                                                                Tommy's last fight
                                                                 Tommy vs Jerry

Appetite for boxing still alive in Nanaimo

Appetite for boxing still alive in Nanaimo

Well the return of Racette to pro boxing did not happen
due to health concerns prior to the event.

Will this cancellation  help in future promotions, when the big reason  about a 1,000 folks attended
the event to see Gordie's return to pro boxing?  At this stage it is difficult to tell, but  they may have another promotion in the future, but without local stars, it may be a stretch to expect a 1,000 folks to go see
names of folks they have no real connection to.

1963 to 2009 Boxing Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Kenny Lally Fights His Way To Gold Medal Matchup

Terry Allen - Boxer

Terry Allen - Boxer