The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association (CABA) () was an organization established in 1969 to govern amateur boxing competitions in
Canada
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at the national and international level. CABA's head office was located in
Ottawa, Ontario
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. 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
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.
The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association held annual national amateur boxing championships. The national championships were part of the selection process for the
Olympic Games
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. 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
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.
On May 28, 1971, the Canadian Amateur Boxing Associations's East-West Championship Tournament was held at the
Kingston Memorial Centre
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.
Past presidents
*Jerry Shears
*Dick MacLean
*Hank Summers
*Herb Embuldeniya
See also
*
Boxing Canada
Boxing Canada is the governing body for amateur boxing in Canada. Headquartered in Montréal, Québec, Canada, they are responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the Canada.
See also
* Associati ...
References
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Amateur boxing organizations
Boxing in Canada
Amateur boxing governing bodies
Sports organizations established in 1969
1969 establishments in Canada