Tournament Scam

    ENTRY 543|FEBRUARY 8/2025

TOURNAMENTS ARE A SCAM

Let me inform you of something shocking, or maybe not...

Boxing Ontario made over $36,000 on the Brampton Cup, and many bouts didn't happen, including mine.

To put it the best I can, this year's Brampton Cup was a shitshow.

 I was ticked because after all that time preparing my bout was cancelled for a "technical reason".

Of course I can't get an explanation from Boxing Ontario. Even my coach wants me to move on.

What is everyone trying to hide?

I know what's going on. Boxing Ontario made a mistake but won't admit if because Boxing Ontario never makes mistakes.

I spent three months preparing for that tournament. I put so much time, effort, money, and made sacrifices. 

I almost lost my job over it, and, well, I kind of did.

I was going to become supervisor but due to requesting too much time off for the tournament they decided to not make me supervisor. That's fine. Who needs a $3 increase? Certainly not me. At least that's what Boxing Ontario thinks.

I won't make that mistake again. This is a hobby and all else needs to be first.

This was the second time I paid for a tournament and never set foot in the ring. If that isn't a scam what is it?

To my fellow boxers, forget tournaments. They are stressful and disruptive. Concentate on you work and education and family. A gold medal is not going to do squat for your future. Stick with local club shows. Support the local clubs instead of lining Boxing Ontario's pockets for no reason.

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ABOUT 'The Brick;

'The Brick' is a competitive boxer, training since 1982.

Political lean: None. (middle)

Personality Type (Myers-Briggs): INTJ

Education: College Diploma (Applied Arts)

Lives in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada  (The Junction/Stockyards Village)

Born in: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Entertainment Likes: Rock music and psychological drama films

Favorite books: Fahrenheit 451, The Catcher In the Rye, Slaughterhouse-Five, Of Mice and Men, 1984

BOXING STATS

9 bouts (Boxing Ontario) 

2 bouts (Ontario Boxing Association) 

1 bout (Florida State Athletic Commission) 

DIVISION:

Masters Novice

CURRENT WEIGHT:

77 kg (173 lbs.)  

 STANCE:

Orthodox (left lead)

Southpaw (right lead)

TRAINING STATUS:

ACTIVE

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Mon: 0900-1100

Wed 0900-1100

Fri 0900-1100

COMPETITION STATUS:

ACTIVE

NEXT SCHEDULED BOUTS:

TBA

CURRENT TEAM/CLUB:

Cabbagetown Boxing Club

Toronto

COACH:

Johnny Kalbhenn