Nanaimo Boxing Club

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.

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

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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.

You from the Island Zelley?

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How do you know about the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

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

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You from the Island Zelley?

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Yes.

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How do you know about the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

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

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Thanks for your interest!

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You from the Island Zelley?

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Yes.

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Cool, so am I.

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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.

Damn Canadians


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Damn Canadians


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The feeling is mutual ;).

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You from the Island Zelley?

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Yes.

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Cool, so am I.

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

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Yes.

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Cool, so am I.

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

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

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Cool, so am I.

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

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

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Interesting! Aside from the non-amateur boxing activity at the gym,
there is or was an amateur boxing program of which one of the coaches
is a former Seventies boxer from the Nanaimo Boxing Club, the other coach
boxed in the Crofton area in the Eighties.

Attached picture taken at Canadian 1984 LA Olympic Training site for the Canadian boxing team in Burnaby, BC

Looking back through the history of the Nanaimo Boxing Club brings to mind other amateur boxing clubs on Vancouver Island.


Victoria
Esquimalt Boxing Club
James Bay Boxing Club
London Boxing Club
Victoria Athletics Boxing Club
Victoria Jaycees Boxing Club
Today there are other clubs operating such as
the Capital City Boxing Club.

Duncan/Crofton
Crofton Boxing Club (oprtated in the Eighties

Ladysmith Boxing Club
Operated for a number of years in the Eighties.
Formed in October 1982 by Bill Cox, Dave Alton, Dave Stone and
Rick Brough.

Its first fight card took place on December 11, 1982
with boxers from Ladysmith, Crofton, Parksville and Nanaimo.
Officials came from Victoria, Nanaimo and Ladysmith.
Featured eleven bouts with Scott Cessford of Parksville
defeating Lloyd Anderson of Nanaimo.

Other clubs operating in the Eighties were:
Gold River, Campbell River Eagles, and Parksville.

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Looking back through the history of the Nanaimo Boxing Club brings to mind other amateur boxing clubs on Vancouver Island.


Victoria
Esquimaly Boxing Club
James Bay Boxing Club
London Boxing Club
Victoria Athletics Boxing Club
Victoria Jaycees Boxing Club
Today there are other clubs operating such as
the Capital City Boxing Club.

Duncan/Crofton
Crofton Boxing Club (oprtated in the Eighties

Ladysmith Boxing Club
Operated for a number of years in the Eighties.
Formed in October 1982 by Bill Cox, Dave Alton, Dave Stone and
Rick Brough.

Its first fight card took place on December 11, 1982
with boxers from Ladysmith, Crofton, Parksville and Nanaimo.
Officials came from Victoria, Nanaimo and Ladysmith.
Featured eleven bouts with Scott Cessford of Parksville
defeating Lloyd Anderson of Nanaimo.

Other clubs operating in the Eighties were:
Gold River, Campbell River Eagles, and Parksville.

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I've been going to the Capital City gym (again, just for exercise) for the past month or so, I really like it.

Go Canada!

my girlfriends brother went to that boxing club

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Looking back through the history of the Nanaimo Boxing Club brings to mind other amateur boxing clubs on Vancouver Island.


Victoria
Esquimaly Boxing Club
James Bay Boxing Club
London Boxing Club
Victoria Athletics Boxing Club
Victoria Jaycees Boxing Club
Today there are other clubs operating such as
the Capital City Boxing Club.

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I've been going to the Capital City gym (again, just for exercise) for the past month or so, I really like it.

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That's cool that you are going to Capital City. I understand that
Chris Jones is now involved in the amateur boxing program at
Capital City. It would be nice if all the clubs on Vancouver Island
could take a page out of the past to organize some all Island tournaments.

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my girlfriends brother went to that boxing club

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Was that the Nanaimo Boxing Club, and do you know what years
did he train.

Over the years a number of folks that have been involved with the Nanaimo Boxing Club have moved on to coach or organize in other locations such as
Comox, Victoria and Prince George.

On the sour side, in my opinion, is some folks involved in Nanaimo
amateur boxing decided to participate or promote "tough guy contests" in the Eighties. My main problem with those competitions is they pose
a serious risk issue. because you could have competitors with no experience and others with much experience meeting in competition.

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Go Canada!

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Right on!

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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.

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I use the juice from those leaves on my pancakes with extra vanilla ice cream :D

so am I in or what ???

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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.

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I use the juice from those leaves on my pancakes with extra vanilla ice cream :D

so am I in or what ???

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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.

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I use the juice from those leaves on my pancakes with extra vanilla ice cream :D

so am I in or what ???

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I just need to teach you the secret Canadian handshake and everything will be official.

With the recent victory by Nanaimo boxer Stefan Melideo
in National competition, it adds a new chapter to the history of the Nanaimo Boxing Club.

But, I wonder how many of the Nanaimo Boxing Club ex-members are aware of
this new chapter in the never ending story of the club from 1971 to 2009
with the performance of Melideo.

Then again, I wonder if Stefan and his club mates are aware of
the complete history of the boxing club from the beginnings in 1971
and connections to theold Newcastle Boxing Club and its
days of glory from 1963 to 1968.

The song never ends, but the singers change, and the music plays on!

zzNANAIMO BOXING CLUB - 1971 to 2011: by brian zelley

There is now a new group site called NANAIMO BOXING HISTORY on Facebook.
The objective is to touch on all boxing history in Nanaimo including the Newcastle Boxing Club of 1963 to 1968.

FORTY YEARS and STILL STANDING

The official start date of the Nanaimo Boxing Club is September 1971. but the doors to the first facility took place in August '71.
No official anniversary or reunion has been planned, but if not, folks can celebrate the birth of the club in their own way or pass it by.

Photo: Victory in one of the Nanaimo Boxing Cards in 1973.

NANAIMO BOXING CLUB nominated

With about seven months to go for the nomination process,
the Nanaimo Boxing Club with over 40 years
of ativity is one of the nominees for the 2012 selection in
BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR BOXING HALL OF FAME.