Boxing
Family of Tim Hague, who died after boxing match in Edmonton, suing city
Nearly two years after Tim Hague died in hospital, just days after a boxing match at what is now the Edmonton Convention Centre, his family has filed a lawsuit against the City of Edmonton claiming gross negligence. Continue reading
Montreal artists, politicians put on boxing gloves for 12 Rounds of Hope fundraiser
Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre put on his boxing gloves for the community fundraiser to support at-risk youth. Continue reading
Halifax’s openly gay boxer ready to ‘rebel’ against stereotypes in professional debut
When Johnny “The Rebel” Mac steps into the ring, he’s not just fighting his opponent. Continue reading
Fundraiser aims to send Manitoba boxers to national championships
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Fifteen fighters, aged 16 to 24, took part in exhibition matches at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre on Sunday afternoon as part of the event. Continue reading
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‘It’s given me hope’: Toronto boxing program helping people fight Parkinson’s disease
By Minna Rhee Reporter
You may remember seeing Muhammad Ali battle Parkinson’s disease his entire post-boxing life, but now there’s a boxing program that’s helping people fight the disease. Continue reading
Airdrie amateur boxers enter the ring for charity
In Airdrie, there are 24 people who are willing to put their mugs on the line in the Airdrie Oilmens Association’s fifth annual amateur boxing event to help raise important funds for local charities. Continue reading
Montreal-based boxer Lucian Bute announces retirement
He retires with a 35-5 record, including 27 knockouts. Continue reading
New Brunswicker wins boxing gold at Canada Games, 2 Nova Scotians medal
Isaiah Haya is the first New Brunswicker to win gold in boxing at the Canada Games since 2007. Continue reading
Lethbridge boxers put in final training session before Canada Winter Games
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
Two teens have been working their tails off in advance of the Canada Winter Games, training for about 20 hours a week. Continue reading
Former pro boxer takes on French riot police, turns himself in
Former boxing professional Christophe Dettinger turned himself in to police after viciously attacking riot officers during Yellow Vest protests over the weekend. Continue reading