2006 News Archives

October 15, 2006 – Day 3 of the 7th Annual Summerhays Boxing Tournament

Brantford’s Black Eye Boxing Club is going to need a new showcase after this weekend’s successful Summerhays Boxing Tournament. The club received tropies including: The Frank Bricker Award for the most promising boxer to Rory Hunter, Best Female Boxer to Sara Wheatley, Best Female Bout to Angela Risi (and her opponent from Hamilton Casey Speiter), and Best Overall Team (tied with Boon City Boxing).

Other awards included Best Male Boxer to Stanley Rodolphe of Quebec, and Best Male Bout to Randy Pruyn (Bland’s Boxing, Fort Erie) vs. Derrick Donnelly (Old School Boxing, Hamilton ON).

Sunday’s card included:

1. 125 lb: Casey Speiter (Hamilton) vs. Angela Risi (Brantford Black Eye Boxing Club)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Casey Speiter
2. 135 lb: Evan Jurmain (Old School Hamilton) vs. Jason Nowielski (Ring London)
   Gold Medal Winner by retirement in the second round: Evan Jurmain
3. 100 lb: Daniel Kozina (Boone’s Niagara Falls) vs. Joel McCarthy (Team Hard Knox, New Market)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Daniel Kozina
4. 175 lb: Dan Ludwig (Hamilton) vs. Paul Rasmussen (TNT, Guelph)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Dan Ludwig
5. 160 lb: Jimmy Freeman-Guy (Boone’s Niagara Falls) vs. Rob Yurkin (Paris Boxing Club)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Jimmy Freeman-Guy
6. 125 lb: Weng Hong (McEwan’s Toronto) vs. Tristan Gopaul (McEwan’s)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Tristan Gopaul

October 16, 2006 – Day 2 of the 7th Annual Summerhays Boxing Tournament

Over 300 boxing fans gathered to watch 2 full cards of exciting amateur boxing at the Brantford Holiday Inn including 3 gold medals won by Brantford’s contenders. In all, 7 bouts featured local Brantford boxers including:

Afternoon Card

1. 1. Exhibition: 115 lb: Amber Williams (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Rachel Sawioki (Boone’s Boxing, Niagara Falls)
2. 175 lb: Aaron Thomas (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Daniel Ludwig (Hamilton)
   Winner by retirement at the end of the second round Daniel Ludwig
3. 148 lb: Jason McMillan (Boone’s Niagara Falls) vs. Jeff Pursley (Brantford Black Eye Boxing)
   Winner by unanimous decision: Jason McMillan
4. 125 lb: Tanner Chambers (Boone’s Niagara Falls) vs. Weng Hong (McEwan’s Toronto)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Tanner Chambers
5. 138 lb: Brian Hare (Boone’s City Boxing Club Niagara Falls) vs. David Aucoin (Brantford Black Eye Boxing)
   Gold Medal Winner by split decision: David Aucoin
6. 155 lb: Bart Promny (Toronto Primetime) vs Sean Cosgrove (Brantford Black Eye Boxing Club)
   Winner by retirement at 1:01 in the third round: Bart Promny
7. 153 lb: Jeremy Abbott (Slab Town, Dunnville) vs. Andrew MacDonald (TNT Guelph)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Andrew MacDonald

Evening Card

1. 96 lb: Joel McCarthy (Team Hard Knox) vs. Zaid Algaieny (River City)
   Winner by RSC in the 1st round at 1:33: Joel McCarthy
2. 132 lb: Leo Cespedes (Hamilton) vs. Julius Szaitia (Atlas)
   Gold Medal Winner by split decision: Leo Cespedes
3. 163 lb: Lucas Colling (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Morad Tawfig (Ring London)
   Gold Medal Winner by split decision: Lucas Colling
4. 162 lb: Chris Kelly (Boones) vs. Stanley Rodolphe (Quebec)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: Stanley Rodolphe
5. 220 lb: Marko Forte (Atlas) vs. James Moore (River City)
   Gold Medal Winner by unanimous decision: James Moore
6. 155 lb: Rory Hunter (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Chris Martz (Blands)
   Gold Medal Winner by RSC in the 1st round: Rory Hunter
7. 130 lb: Tristan Gopaul (McEwans) vs. Jason McWielski (Ring London)
   Winner by split decision: Jason McWielski
8. 175 lb: Derrick Donnelly (Old School) vs. Paul Rasmussen (TNT Guelph)
   Winner by split decision: Paul Rasmussen

October 13, 2006 – Day 1 of the 7th Annual Summerhays Boxing Tournament

200 boxing fans gathered tonight to watch 7 exciting amateur boxing bouts at the Brantford Holiday Inn including 4 bouts featuring local Brantford boxers.

1. Brad Mersereau (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Robbie Bland (Bland’s Boxing Club, Fort Erie ON)
   Winner by unanimous decision: Robbie Bland
2. Dave Tobicoe (Brantford Black Eye Boxing) vs. Weng Hong (McEwan’s, Toronto)
   Winner by unanimous decision: Weng Hong
3. Stanley Rodolphe (Quebec) vs. Jimmy Freeman-Guy (Boone’s Boxing, Niagara Falls)
   Winner by – RSC (referee stops contest): Stanley Rodolphe
4. Sara Wheatley (Brantford Black Eye Boxing Club) vs. Rebecca Smith (Wolves Den, Hagarsville)
   Winner by split decision: Sara Wheatley
5. Marko Szalia (Boone’s Niagara Falls) vs. Mike Lauper (Primetime Boxing, Toronto)
   Winner by RSC in the 3rd round: Mike Lauper
6. James Moore (River City Boxing) vs. Tim Macklew (Brantford Black Eye Boxing)
   Winner by RSC in the 1st round: James Moore
7. Randy Pruyn (Bland’s Boxing, Fort Erie) vs. Derrick Donnelly (Old School Boxing, Hamilton ON)
   Winner by unanimous decision: Randy Pruyn.

Tournament History: Seven years ago, this annual tournament began to honour Gary, John, and Terry Summerhays, 3 brothers who are local boxing legends. The name Summerhays is synonymous with the sport of boxing. The brothers were known as gentlemen in their sport, both in and out of the ring. Gary was the Canadian (1973) and Commonwealth (1978) Light-Heavyweight Champion, John a two-time Canadian Lightweight Champion, and Terry was a champion welterweight. Between the three they boxed against the likes of Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Clyde Gray, and Michael Spinks. The tournament is held each fall to kick off the Ontario Boxing Association’s annual tournament schedule.

The Summerhays Tournament is primarily a novice development tournament and categories are available for open fighters as well. Amateur fighters from all weight classes will participate in the weekend long tournament.

July 7, 2006: Friday Night Fights Under the Lights Results

Brantford, ON - Over 250 boxing fans gathered at Knights of Columbus for 10 bouts of amateur boxing, including 4 fights featuring Brantford boxers.

In the main event, Dan Slezsak of the Brantford Black Eye Boxing Club out-boxed Harrison McBain of the Boon City Boxing Club in an explosive display through three rounds of boxing to win by unanimous decision.

Brantford’s Jeff Pursley also won against Dan Nisker of Hamilton in a unanimous decision.

Brantford’s Lucas Colling lost by split decision to Ring London’s Morad Tawfing and our own Chris Kunkel lost by unanimous decision to Chris Martz of Bland’s Boxing.

6 other bouts were gallantly fought in the under card, with fighters from Niagara Falls, London, Crystal Beach, and Hamilton.

June 9, 2006: Boxing Gala Results

St. Catherines, ON - Over 200 boxing fans gathered at the Quality Parkway Hotel Convention Centre for the 1st Annual Blands Boxing Gala and 6 bouts of amateur boxing, including 2 fights featuring Brantford boxers.

In the main event, Dan Slezsak of the Brantford Youth Boxing Club out-boxed Jason Pruyn of Crystal Beach’s Bland’s Boxing Club in an explosive display through three rounds of boxing to win by unanimous decision.

In the under card, Jessi Eckhardt of Bland’s Boxing Club narrowly won against Stephani Blackmore of Brantford. This split decision was hotly contested by the audience and Stephani promises an exciting and dynamic fight in her next appearance.

Both Dan Slezsak and Stephani Blackmore will be appearing next in Brantford on July 7 at the Knights of Columbus for the 4th annual Friday Night Fights Under the Lights.

4 other bouts were gallantly fought in the under card, with fighters from Niagara Falls, Sarnia, Toronto, Crystal Beach, and Hamilton.

May 26, 2006: Boxing Showdown Results

Brantford, ON - Over 200 boxing fans gathered at the Branch 90 Legion for 9 bouts of amateur boxing, including 3 fights featuring local boxers.

In the main event, Dan Slezsak of Brantford out-boxed Jorden Mulvihill of Sarnia in an explosive display through three rounds of boxing to win by unanimous decision.

In the undercard, Brian Hare of Dunnville beat Jeff Pursley of Brantford at 1:47 of the second of three rounds by RSC (Referee stops the contest).

Also in the undercard, Chris Kelly of the Boon City Boxing Club triumphed over Richard Attwell of Brantford in a win by retirement in the second round.

6 other bouts were gallantly fought in the undercard, with fighters from Sarnia, London, Fort Erie, Guelph, and Paris.