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Nelson “Fight Night” welcomes contingency of Cranbrook Eagles Pugilists

Boxers from the Cranbrook Eagles will go toe-to-toe against Nelson competition in Fight Night VIII.

Eight boxers are scheduled to compete at the Nelson Rod N’ Gun Club on October 16th.

Weigh-ins will be at 3:00 p.m. and fights will start at 6:00 p.m.

On October 2nd, 2021, three Cranbrook Eagles participated in the Next Gen BC vs Alberta boxing challenge in Edmonton.

In his first competition, 14-year-old Will Olsen fought Edmonton’s Attila Ahmed and 15-year-old Connor Ferrier lost a close split decision to Alberta’s Provincial Champion Brodie Andres.

An Eagles boxer did get a win, as 17-year-old Ty Kolbec won a unanimous decision in his bout against Kieran O’Neill of Calgary.

Tickets for the upcoming event are only being sold in advance and spectators must be vaccinated.

Josiah Spyker
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Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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