(AUG 7) On July 31st – August 3rd
Ringside Boxing held it’s 13th annual World Championship Amateur
Boxing Tournament at the Independence Event Centre in
Independence, Missouri. Many Canadian boxers both male and
female made the annual trip south to compete in the event and
several Canadian women had the honour of crossing customs with a
new championship title belt to add to their trophy case.
Special mention should go out to
Amanda Galle of Ontario, who has now won three championships in
a row and just as impressive she has won them at three different
weight categories.
In addition, Stephanie Walker of
Nova Scotia is also a multi-time Ringside World Champion as
well.
Below is a list of Canadian women who won the Ringside World
Championship title at the tournament.
Amanda Galle of Mississauga, Ontario won at112 pounds. This is
her 3rd consecutive championship in 3 different weight
categories (125lbs, 118lbs and 112lbs).
Marie-Eve Dicaire of
Laval, Quebec won the Senior Open 141 pound division title.
Stephanie Walker of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia won the
Senior Open 132 pound division title.
Julia Dimarcantonio of
Welland, Ontario won the Masters title.
Sabrina Aubin of St. Jean,
Quebec won the Senior Open 125 pound title.
Patricia Girardin of
Winnipeg, Manitoba won the Senior Novice 112 pound title.
Martine Vallieres-Bisson of Lemoyne, Quebec won the
Senior Open 119 pound title.
Deneige Chaffey of Windsor, Ontario won the 13 - 14 year
old Novice title at 110 pounds.
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