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On the rise, On the radar
Source: Border City Boxing Club They are the Border City Boxing Club's Golden Girls — and their potential knows no limits. Rosalind Canty and Sam Bumbaca each received an email from Boxing Canada recognizing them as potential members of Team Canada for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, this July. “Certainly in the years to come, they're going to be in those positions,” Josh Canty told Powerplay Sports . He says the club’s boxers could be included on the team if an

Powerplay Sports
Jan 16


Damn Sam! Border City’s Sam Bumbaca Impresses With Grit, Smarts, and a Bronze Medal
Sam Bumbaca, a former U23 Canadian Champion and Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Windsor, made a huge statement at her first Elite Canadian Amateur Boxing Championships in Winnipeg. “Sam’s bronze medal was extremely impressive,” her coach Alison Hunter told Powerplay Sports. “Sometimes a boxer can earn a bronze just by stepping into the ring without winning a single fight, simply because there aren’t many athletes in the weight class. There were nine boxers

Powerplay Sports
Nov 28, 2025


Spencer is defending and could walk away a triple-title holder
The spotlight shines on Montreal as Canada's Mary Spencer squares off against Mikaela Mayer of the U.S.

Powerplay Sports
Oct 29, 2025


Blue Collar Boxing Academy Shines at Provincials
(Windsor, On) The athletes of Blue Collar Boxing Academy made a powerful statement at this year’s Provincial Championships, returning home with an impressive haul of medals and the respect of the Ontario boxing community. Desmond Bennett wins gold Leading the charge was Desmond Bennett , who captured gold at 176lbs (80kg) and earned the title of Provincial Champion . Several teammates joined him on the podium after hard-fought performances in deep and competitive divisions:

Powerplay Sports
Oct 21, 2025


Canty dominant at provincial championships.
Rosalind Canty's return home was a resounding success. The 21-year old beat Mikayla Johnson 5-0 to claim gold at the Boxing Ontario Championships held in Windsor at Central Park Athletics. Canty has been in Scotland training and going to school to become a teacher. Her next fight is scheduled for December 7th at a WBC international amateur tournament in Scotland. She's hoping to get a couple of fights in before then as she eyes a shot at the Olympics in 2028. Check out some o

Powerplay Sports
Oct 20, 2025


Emphatic knockdowns: Trudell wins in France
Windsor Boxer Jayden Trudell Wins Les Ceintures Tournament in France with Dominant Performances Windsor’s own Jayden Trudell delivered a...

Powerplay Sports
May 18, 2025


Hunter Lee captures win in Michigan
Windsor’s Hunter Lee Scores First-Round TKO Over Groh in Dearborn Dearborn, MI — Windsor boxer Hunter Lee wasted no time making a...

Powerplay Sports
Apr 20, 2025


'So honoured to be recognized': Ro talks about hall of fame inductions
What happened in Vegas did not stay in Vegas when Kara Ro visited earlier this month. The former women's world lightweight champ was...

Powerplay Sports
Apr 13, 2025


Golden return for Trudell
Jayden Trudell's return to the ring this weekend was a resounding success. The 20-year old scored a knock out in the final to win gold at...

Powerplay Sports
Mar 23, 2025


'This was an amazing experience': Canty wins provincial title
In her first meaningful fight at home, Rosalind Canty flexed her way to the provincial championship in the 57k division at Central Park...

Powerplay Sports
Oct 6, 2024


Hunter Lee wins Can-Am battle
Windsor boxer Hunter Lee sails into his professional career on a high after beating Jirair Thompson in his final amateur career bout. The...

Powerplay Sports
Aug 11, 2024


Trudell vs Lee: 'Not a glorified sparring match'
Jayden Trudell and Hunter Lee have trained together over the years but when the two square off in the boxing ring on August 11th at the...

Bob Bellacicco
Aug 5, 2024


Trudell gets bye, fights Friday
Border City Boxing Club's Jayden Trudell has received a bye and won't fight until Friday at the national championships in Montreal....

Powerplay Sports
Dec 6, 2023


"I feel hungry." Trudell is provincial champ
The build up continues as Jayden Trudell beat Conor Friday Sunday afternoon to become provincial champion in the 71k division. "Don't...

Powerplay Sports
Oct 29, 2023


Lee returns with a vengeance
With a goal of making Canada's boxing team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France Hunter Lee says his move to train in Montreal last...

Powerplay Sports
Sep 29, 2023


Boxing update from Ohio
A great experience for these girls. Josh Canty on his fighters Canty and Castillo at USA Boxing Women's Championship in Toledo. Rosalind...

Powerplay Sports
Jul 25, 2023


Ro connects with youth
"They will walk into this tournament feeling so supported and lifted they can’t lose." Former World Boxing Champion Kara Ro took a moment...

Powerplay Sports
Jul 20, 2023


updated: Rosalind Canty headlining boxing show
Rosalind Canty laced up her gloves for the 11th time in five weeks in Oakville last night and beat Etobicoke's Shahista Lalani at Summer...

Powerplay Sports
Jul 6, 2023


Meet Our Community: Jayden Trudell
We're bringing back a feature we started during the pandemic. Get to know the people in our sports community. Today we learn a bit more...

Powerplay Sports
May 1, 2023


Hunter Lee, King Of The Ring
The 10th anniversary of the King Of The Ring boxing tournament in Boras, Sweden was a good first time for Windsor boxer Hunter Lee. The...

Powerplay Sports
Nov 18, 2022
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