THE OBJECTIVE and CONCLUSION -
By Brian W. Zelley, former
member of the Newcastle boxing club,
and one of the co-founder of the
Nanaimo Boxing Club.
The overall objective was to bring
some awareness to and understanding
of the sport of amateur boxing in
Nanaimo to those that would like to
have some background to the overall story. But, it is not possible
to tell the complete story as that would require input from all to
the current and past members from 1963 and 2013. What is
important to one person will not necessarily be as important
for someone else.
* From my point of view, the first important element was the
formation of the Newcastle boxing club, and some of the
highlights of the club and the alumni. The second important
step was building that bridge from the old club to the new one
called the Nanaimo Boxing Club. The third important thing
is building the club with a solid foundation and opportunity
for a long term future. I believe some of that was done
very early in the process during the first three years.
I have indicated the progress from August 1971 to
May 1974. There are many others that have their own idea
of what was and is important, and nobody is wrong as the
true history of the sport is seen through the eyes of many
and remembered in different ways.
There is no attempt to say who was more important than
another, or who was the best coach or best boxer. There
can never be total agreement on those matters, as most
have not experienced the full 50 years.
* What happens after 2013, is up to those involved, and
there can be no predictions as to the many possible
achievements by individuals in future years.
This is my last words on the Nanaimo Boxing Club.
But, over time, there may be more about the Newcastle
boxing club that set the stage for the Nanaimo Boxing club.
The Now Captain of the Ship: Barry Creswell, coach
THE FINAL CONCLUSIONS CONCERNING BOXING IN NANAIMO BOXING
* Without the Newcastle Boxing Club in the Sixties, there likely would have
been no Nanaimo Boxing Club formed in 1971. There was a very small
window that provided that one opportunity for the club to start in the
closing months of 1971. Anytime, after that it is unknown if there was
anybody that could pull of the timing, and gather the connections and the
resources. There would have been no time for Jack Snaith to get prepared for
his National title journey in 1973.
