Canadian Amateur Boxing Association Explained

Headquarters:888 Belfast Road
Location:Ottawa, Ontario,
Leader Title2:Founder
Leader Name2:Jerry Shears

The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association (CABA) (French: L'association Canadienne De Boxe Ameteur) was an organization established in 1969 to govern amateur boxing competitions in Canada at the national and international level. CABA's head office was located in Ottawa, Ontario. The nationwide organization oversees over ten provincial boxing associations.

Early history

The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association was established in 1969 by Jerry Shears of Montreal.[1]

The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association held annual national amateur boxing championships. The national championships were part of the selection process for the Olympic games. The CABA also appointed the Canadian boxing coaches for the Olympic national boxing team. In 1969, the first Canadian amateur championships bouts ever were held in St. Catharines.[2] On May 28, 1971, the Canadian Amateur Boxing Associations's East-West Championship Tournament was held at the Kingston Memorial Centre.[3]

Presidents

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shear Re-elected President - Newspapers.com™. newspapers.com. 2024-05-10.
  2. Web site: Jerry Shears Returned As President - Newspapers.com™. newspapers.com. 2024-05-10.
  3. Web site: "A Shot In The Arm" By Ron Brown - Newspapers.com™. newspapers.com. 2024-05-10.
  4. Web site: Richard MacLean Nova Scotia Sport Hall Of Fame. boxingnl.ca. 2024-05-10.
  5. Web site: Boxing NL Hall Of Fame. boxingnl.ca. 2024-05-10.
  6. Web site: Honored by Boxing Hall The Winnipeg Sun - Newspapers.com™. newspapers.com. 2024-05-10.