BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING HALL OF FAME

Scotty Jackson: by Brian Zelley, BCABHoF Participation in amateur boxing is an important quality for all nominees for the British Columbia Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame. * Over the years since his early years in amateur boxing, Scotty has met this requirement in many ways. * executive member of Boxing BC * Queensborough boxing club coach * involvement at Boxing Canada meetings * a voice in the likes of the Vancouver Sun, Some would likely remember Scotty  speaking out at meetings such as that in  December 2003 Boxing Canada.  Also in attendance was  BC's John O'Shea. * or the time he spoke about women;s boxing  in the "Vancouver Sun"

BCABHoF, 2015 Nominees : (ranker link) The Process of selection: by Brian Zelley The above linked ranking as got off to a quick start  with a 175 views with the two leaders being boxer Kenney Lally and pioneer Eddie Mulhern.cHowever, the poll will run until December 31st. Names of the eight nominees: Eddie Mulhern, A. Scotty Jackson,  Barry Creswell, John Skanks, Geronimo Bie, Ken MacDonald Kenny Lally and Les Hamilton. 2010 to 2014 Images The Pioneer: Eddie Mulhern  The Builders: Barry Creswell, Scotty Jacson and John Skanks John Skanks Barry Creswell and  Alexander Scotty Jackson The Boxers: Kenny Lally, Ken MacDonald Geronimo Bie and Les Hamilton. Jag - Bob - Kenny Kenny and Bob Les Hamilton

2015 Nominees BCABHoF Pioneer: Eddie Mulhern Builders: Alexander Scotty Jackson Barry Creswell John Skanks Boxers: Geronimo Bie Ken MacDonald Kenny Lally Les Hamilton

BCABHoF, 2015 Nominees : BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame nominees for 2015

A Focus On The First Six: By Brian Zelley Unlike the past five years there was no big rush to nominate 30 to 50 and then go through the long process of trying to select from ten to 18. The deadline for nominations for 2015 ends on September 30th. The First Six Eddie Mulhern, Scotty Jackson Geronimo Bie,  Ken MacDonald, John Skanks and Barry Creswell. BARRY CRESWELL John Skanks And Number Seven is KENNY LALLY.

A pioneer of Boxing Eddie Mulhern * a star athlete and University of British Columbia boxer, and inductee of the UBC Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. http://www.ubcsportshalloffame.com/ The UBC sports hall of fame link with Eddie Mulhern found as an athletin boxing. This former Canadian amateur boxing featherweight champion and UBC athlete has been nominated by Brian Zelley for the pioneer category. Eddie in the 1920's art Art Beaumont in the late '40' were two of the UBC boxers that added a slice of history to BC Amateur Boxing. Special thanks to alumni of UBC with some involvement in the sport of boxing. Other Pioneers In BC boxing

A Solid Choice for Nomination BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame 2015 Nomination and Selection * Although the official process for 2015 begins September 2014, there is a tradition established where at least one potential candidate becomes an early bird choice. * Kenny has done much over the last decade to be the chosen one for the "early bird" candidate.

The Photo Parade of BCABHOF 2011 Inductees Boxers: Jamie Ollenberger, Lindy Lindmoser, Matt O'Brien, Alan Event: Brown. Builders  * Including pioneers and all -rounders Tommy Paonessa, Lennie Walters. George Angelomatis. Club Campbell River Eagles Event 1967 International Diamond Belt International boxing championships. Billy Townsend, Pioneer Jimmy McMillan  All-Rounder Jack Meda, boxer Tony Duffy, Junior/Youth 2012 Inductees Bert Lowes, builder Mandy Lapointe Donnie Orr, boxer ? Allan Bayne Freddy Fuller - Elio Ius Freddy Fuller, Eddie Haddad Frank Scott, Dale Walters, Dick Findlay, Fred Desrosiers Matt O'Brien, boxer Laurie Mann, boxer Coaches  Charles John *** George Shiels