THE ALBERTA CANADA BOXING STORY

ALBERTA CANADA, BOXING YESTERDAY and TODAY:
- By Brian W. Zelley

Introduction
When we look back at the history of boxing
in Canada, the Province of Alberta has
played an important role.  Also, in 2012
Alberta is very active with the promotion
of Professional boxing with some world
class boxers and many fine prospects.


Looking back to the past, there are
many starting points, but one very
important link to the past in amateur 
and professional boxing are four boxers
that cover the Fifties to the Nineties with each representing a different
time period.  My pick of the four include: WILF GREAVES, 
BILLY MCGRANDLE,  AL FORD and SCOTTY OLSON, but there
are many others to add to the story including active boxers of 2012.


THE HERE AND NOW:  AMATEUR BOXING 2011/2012
The starting point to understand the here and now of amateur boxing
is to start with BOXING ALBERTA and recognize some of the key names
involved in the administration and regulation of the sport.  The next step
is to look at the various clubs in operation and review the key players
of each club.  And, success in amateur boxing is connected to the
National championships in junior, youth and senior open boxing.