BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING HALL OF FAME

The 2017 nominee Parade:by Brian Zelley Thirteen nominees with 11 receiving adequate support to-date Top Early Name: Mickey Sims follwed by honourary nominee Lennox Lewis.                           Lennox Lewis, Olympic Gold 1988                     Mickiey Sims, former president Boxing BC Special Club Categories: The Lowes and West South Hill/Firefighters Boxing Club Nine of the many that were part of the Firefighters' legacy                  Freddy Fuller, Dick Findlay, Dave Wylie                   Brian Zelley, Gordie Lawson, Jmmy Walters,               John Gamble, Frank Albert Scott, Lindy Lindmoser. A Special category nominated is: The BC Golden Boys from 1939 to 1969: The others between 1965 and  19...

2016 INDUCTEES: * By Brian Zeller * Boyd Bain, Ed Williams, Shirley Knopp, Sid Knopp, Ray Beaulieu, Scott Galloway, Steven Kodak, Steve Wood, Asif Dar, Ian Clyde, Scotty Olson, North West Eagles, BC Senior Boxing team 1970 Nationals. Ian Clyde, honorary inductee * Ian Clyde, Asif Dar and Scotty Olson Muhamkad Ali, George Chuvalo and  Jimmy McLarnin in the honourary inductees class. * Shirley Knopp joins other women in boxng incluiding builders Margaret O'Reilly and Linda Gigliotti.   Boyd Bayne, Ed Williams and Sid Knopp added to the builders category which includes the first five in 2010 Dave Brown, Elio Ius, Fred Fuller Pat O'Reilley and Rick Brough *Ray Beaulieu, Scott Galloway, Steven Kodiak and Steve Wood are four of the original co-founders and administrators along with Brian Zelley  and Dan McGarvie. Ray, Scott, Steven and Steve are recognized for their contribution for the success of the British Columbia...

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