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Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vendors Magazines Boxing Equipment Amateur fighters Professional fighters Fight memorabilia
$ 5.00 in advance $ 8.00 at the door Children 0 - 4 years old free For ticket and Vendor information call: Dameon Okposio at 647-224-2199 Email: okposio@hotmail.com
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CANADA’S AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL BOXING MAGAZINE
Each issue is $5.00 Canadian. No subscription available. Issues available through Chapters Bookstores across Canada or directly from Publisher Dameon Okposio at cost of issue(s) plus postage.
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Never Count Out The Italian Tank Johnny Mercante Live Amateur Boxing Card Wrap Up – Saturday, April 13, 2013 The Main Event – Trials, Tribulation and Triumph The Secret Weapon – Steve Hayden Professional Profile of Arash Usmanee Amateur Profile of Caitlin Trenholme Mr. Showtime Chris Johnson
Contributing Photographers/ Photos: Pete Doherty
Publisher: Dameon Okposio Writers: Dameon Okposio
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CALATO BOAYKE ONTARIO BOXING ASSOCIATION
GOLDEN GLOVES
PROFILE OF KYLIE FALLIS
RICHARD LEWIS ALL THINGS TO BOXING
BOXING TRADE SHOW WRAP UP
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Last issue # 29 featured:
Professional boxer Calato Boakye, a review of the OBA Golden Gloves tournament, profile of Kylie Fallis, a wrap up of 2013 Boxing Trade Show and more...
Advertising Dameon Okposio Cover Artwork Aldwin Oliveros
Magazine Design: Afsaneh Safari Khaledi
Editor: Dameon Okposio
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Contributing Writers: Rachael Pfeil
Photography: Durell Wambolt Donald Wambolt
Cover Design: Afsaneh Safari Khaledi
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Canadian heavyweight Bermane Stiverne 23-1-1 (20 KO’s) captured the WBC Silver Heavyweight title with an impressive win against Chris Arreola and then got his copy of Below the Belt boxing magazine.
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LIVE AMATEUR BOXING CARD WRAP UP SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Article by: Dameon Okposio Photos by: Durell Wambolt
Dameon Okposio in association with King of the Ring Boxing Club hosted LIVE AMATEUR BOXING at the Hansa Haus Hall in Mississauga on Saturday, April 13, 2013. The event was sanctioned by amateur association Boxing Ontario. It was a sold out event and Ajaz Khan had done a tremendous job matchmaking for the event which resulted in 10 action packed bouts. Music was provided by Jamie Ferris of Soundquest. Below the Belt boxing magazine had relaunched this day in full colour featuring main event boxer, Azeem Khan on the cover, and on the inside Parjit Dhaliwal who was in the first bout of the night. In the audience, were a lot of regulars, new fight fans and those special people of boxing like Marvin Elkind.
Bout 1– Parjit Dhaliwal vs Bradwill Huff The first bout of the night featured King of the Ring boxer Parjit Dhaliwal. At thirteen years old, Parjit started boxing in 2013 and after a loss in his first fight at the Brampton Cup, he looked to turn things around. His opponent was Bradwill Huff from Kayo Boxing Club located in Chatham, Ontario. The third man in the ring was experienced official Rick Bender. In round one both fighters came out throwing straight punches and head hunting. Both fighters landed punches but midway through the round Parjit became the aggressor and walked Bradwill down. The second round started fast as both youngsters worked to get their punches in. Parjit took the slight edge in aggression, at one point landing a succession of unanswered blows resulting in a standing eight count for Bradwill who was in distress. The fight was stopped and Parjit Dhaliwal earned the victory.
Parjit Dhaliwal (left) Bradwill Huff (right)
Bout 2– Harman Saran vs Harman Gill
The second bout of the evening featured Harman Saran and Harman Gill, both from King of the Ring Boxing Club in an exhibition match. The third man in the ring was Sean O’Connor as the referee. Both Harman’s matched up well as one took the role of boxer and the other took the role of straight ahead puncher. Both fighters threw good punches and gave an entertaining exhibition of boxing.
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Bout 3– Jake Lindbad vs Kahlil McIntyre The third bout of the evening featured Jake Lindbad from Peterborough Boxing Club against Kahlil McIntyre from HUF Boxing Gym. Jake came out aggressive and utilized a busy jab. Kahlil stayed in a tight defensive pocket and despite giving up height and reach to his taller opponent, Kahlil countered well and looked for his spots to land punches. Rounds two and three were fast paced and Kahlil used Jake’s aggression against him and landed with counters and behind feints. Kahlil McIntyre would end up victorious, earning a win by decision.
Kahlil McIntyre (left) Jake Lindbad (right)
Bout 4– Harry Dhillon vs Earvin Onaqiate Bout four featured Super Heavyweights, Harry Dhillon from Dewith’s Boxing Studio, and Earvin Onaqiate from King of the Ring Boxing Club. The third man in the ring was Rick Bender. Round one started and it was straight to business for both of these fighters. Earvin had great movement and used his jab, while Harry kept his movement to a minimum and utilized his jab behind a high guard. Round two continued much like round one. While Earvin threw more punches, Harry landed more because Earvin kept both of his hands at his chest or lower. At the end of the second round, Harry landed two devastating right hands flush to the head of Earvin that put him in trouble. Earvin’s corner threw in the towel just as the referee was mid count into an eight count and upon noticing the towel, the ref waved an end to the action. Harry Dhillon won the fight by second round TKO.
Earvin Onaqiate (left) Harry Dhillon (right)
Bout 5– Jordan MacCue vs Muhammad Shahid The fifth match of the evening featured well conditioned boxers Jordan MacCue from Peterborough Boxing Club and Muhammad Shahid from King of the Ring Boxing Club. The fight was fought at a fast pace and both boxers had their moments hurting one another. The second round was much like the first round with both fighters throwing with abandon and bad intentions. Both boxers showed heart and conditioning as they kept a high intensity pace right into the third round.
Muhammad Shahid (left) Jordan MacCue (right)
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despite the negativity and sabotage. The day represented the best and worst in boxing. It showed the will, determination and class of the boxers, the sanctioning organization, volunteers and organizers, but it also showed how petty some people in the sport of boxing are. You can’t escape negativity, you just have to rise above it and as long as you are determined, no one can stop you. BTB
D.J. Freshcut De Mayor spinning records at the Main Event
Dextrous One, the youngest D.J., shows off his skills at the Main Event.
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D.J. Freshcut interviews Dameon Okposio about the Main Event weeks prior to the event.
John Wakely waked away with trophy and cash prize for Best of Show
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At The Hansa Haus Hall – 6650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 2B5
Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vendors Magazines Boxing Equipment Amateur fighters Professional fighters Fight memorabilia
$ 5.00 in advance $ 8.00 at the door Children 0 - 4 years old free For ticket and Vendor information call: Dameon Okposio at 647-224-2199 Email: okposio@hotmail.com
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D A M EO N
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P R E S E N T S :
The 2014 Boxing Consumer TRADE SHOW
At The Hansa Haus Hall – 6650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 2B5
Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vendors Magazines Boxing Equipment Amateur fighters Professional fighters Fight memorabilia
$ 5.00 in advance $ 8.00 at the door Children 0 - 4 years old free For ticket and Vendor information call: Dameon Okposio at 647-224-2199 Email: okposio@hotmail.com