Nanaimo Boxing Club

[Zelley]

In the news section of the site, I was pleased to see some information on the
Nanaimo Boxing Club in Nanaimo, BC, Canada concerning a May 2008 card.

The club was formed in 1971 and I was one of the co-founders.
It replaced an earlier club called the Newcastle Boxing Club
under the leadership of the late George Nepper, and trainer Harry Pollet
When the club was started in 1971 some of the initial gear was
donated by Mr. Nepper from the old club.

Over the years the club has changed locations a number of times.

Of interest, the first location was the result of a project in Ucluelet, BC
during the summer of '71 during the building and developing a seaside park called
He-Tin-Kis (but that's another story).

Of interest, the other co-founder and myself both had an opportunity to meet Muhammed Ali in Vancouver before the boxing club was formed.

It is great to see timely stories pro and amateur from various locations
around the Globe.

[Zelley]

As a follow-up, I have posted a link of this site to a thread on a Nanaimo site.

[wesrman]

[Zelley]

How do you know about the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

The club was started in 1971.

Over the years there have been many changes in coaches and locations.

It replaced the Newcastle Boxing Club which operated between 1963 and 1968.

The Nanaimo Boxing Club like many long running clubs has an interesting history,
but the current members likely are not aware about those early days of 1971 to 1974.

Following my involvement with the club, I helped revive boxing in Victoria, BC
A club called the London Boxing club would be changed with the formation of
the Victoria Athletic Association in 1976.

[CFH]

You from the Island Zelley?

[wesrman]

How do you know about the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

I dont know anything about it. I just thought your post was cool, and you're Canadian.

[Zelley]

You from the Island Zelley?

Yes.

[Zelley]

How do you know about the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

I dont know anything about it. I just thought your post was cool, and you're Canadian.

Thanks for your interest!

[CFH]

You from the Island Zelley?

Yes.

Cool, so am I.

[wesrman]

[CFH]

God I hate the Leafs. They're doing the right thing by rebuilding though, I wish the Canucks would do the same thing. They're going to continue to be mired in mediocrity though.

[The Fightfan]

Damn Canadians

[CFH]

Damn Canadians

The feeling is mutual .

[Zelley]

You from the Island Zelley?

Yes.

Cool, so am I.

Did you ever belong to any of the boxing clubs on the Island.

[CFH]

Yes.

Cool, so am I.

Did you ever belong to any of the boxing clubs on the Island.

No, I used to do some recreational boxing at Peterec's in Victoria, but that's it.