CHRIS IUS, BCABHOF Inductee: by Brian Zelley

CHRIS IUS was a two time Olympic boxer for Canada in 1972 and 1976. He was a member of the North West Eagles Boxing club in North Vancouver. Head coach was his uncle ELIO IUS.

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