Commonwealth Games - "Counterpunch for boxing"

[Zelley]

In preparation for the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada,
I had an op-ed piece in the "Times-Colonist" in response to some
criticism of boxing.

In the 10 th paragraph of "Counterpunch for boxing", I wrote
the following:

"The sport of amateur boxing may not be the choicefor middle-class boys
in the privileged neighborhoods of Greater Victoria, but for many
disadvantaged youth-in such places as XXXX and XXX-amateur boxing
provides an important door for many to escape from poverty and despair,
street gangs and crime, and the artificial high of acceptance through
drugs and alcohol. The values that may be obtained from amateur boxing include
self-respect and pride, respect for authority, and respect and compassion for others."
- B. Zelley (1992).

Note: I X'd the places named because it is possible to add a thousand different locations.