(FEB 5) Toronto, Ontario –
Following the overwhelming success of the record-breaking
Brampton Cup 2020 held this past weekend, President of Boxing
Ontario, Jennifer Huggins, helps to sum up the experience:
“Brampton Cup 2020 encompassed 540 boxers, over 300 bouts,
thousands of spectators, 7 provinces, 5 countries, 3 days, 3
rings, and one incredible tournament thanks to the Bramalea
Boxing Club.
We have so much appreciation for
all the athletes, volunteers, coaches, officials, doctors who
make events like this possible. We are especially grateful to
the incredible heart and soul behind the 38 years of Brampton
Cup; Peter and Kathy Sjouwerman!
Ontario has put itself on the map for boxing both locally and
internationally over the years. As we continue to grow and reach
new heights, we’re excited as an association to develop and
offer new exciting opportunities to the boxing world.”
Boxing Ontario in association with Green Hill Boxing equipment
are pleased to announce that the upcoming Champion Tournament
Series kicking-off from June 26 through 28, 2020. This event,
formerly known as the Bronze Gloves, will be an international
open tournament. Associations and clubs are now being invited to
send all categories to make this the biggest event in Canadian
history. We can only do it with your help and assistive
promotion. We’ll have a full package for you to send to your
domestic and international contacts shortly. However, before we
launch, we want to have you participate every step of the way.
You could hold the bragging rights of having the tournament
named by you. We will have this contest open to all members who
wish to throw their name in the headgear. Winner will be drawn
in 2 weeks and will receive a Green Hill prize pack.
This first tournament sanctioned by Boxing Ontario will be a
throwback to our heyday with international talent climbing
through the ropes.
“We are very pleased to come to the decision to build upon our
success over the last decade. There is now a need and a calling
for such a step forward. Boxing Ontario is assembling a
Tournament Committee led by Michael Williamson. The committee
will embody the principles employed by Boxing Ontario of both
hard work and big picture strategic thinking. We’re excited and
confident in their ability to build outstanding events.”
~Jennifer Huggins | Boxing Ontario, President
The plans see the championship series running as follows:
Tournament 1: This international event will represent an open
call for boxers worldwide. Girls, boys, women, men, Novice to
open and fun box to masters. (Formerly known as Bronze Gloves –
Naming and bragging rights available – Submit Name Suggestion
Below)
Tournament 2: Formerly known as Silver Gloves being held at the
end of September 2020. This Ontario driven tournament will seed
our Provincials. All non-advancing categories are open to boxers
outside Ontario. (Naming and bragging rights available – Submit
Name Suggestion Below)
Tournament 3: The Ontario Golden Gloves will be held at the end
of November/early December and will still be used as our
Provincial Championship for both novice and open class boxers.
Tournament 4: The annual Brampton Cup will return in 2021 as the
country’s most exciting developmental tournament. Respect the
Cup!
Huggins continues:
“We have an ever-growing boxing scene in Ontario and we are
thrilled to have the opportunity to host these premier events.
Myself, along with the tournament committee, are confident that
we will put together an unforgettable experience for our boxers,
and we can’t wait to see you ringside!”
A call out is now being held to finalize the committee roster
and you can find the links to read more and apply below.
