Despite the many years in operation such as the BC Golden Gloves that began in 1939, there was no official BC Boxing Hall of Fame.
However, in recent months major steps have been taken to make it a reality
VANCOUVER ISLAND AMATEUR BOXING - 1954 The primary organization regulating amateur boxing was the Greater Victoria Amateur Boxing Association. In 1954, one of the major tournaments was the 1954 Vancouver Island Golden Gloves Tournament. The 1954 Tpurnament at Victoria's "Bay Street Armoury" - Champions: Bobby Bates - Lloyd Tahouney - John Turton - Bernie Hamilton - Eddie Robertson - Dave Errington - Bert Wilinson - Trent Ketchison - Doug Kerr - Tom McGaw