CANADIAN TOP 10 POUND FOR POUND – 2006

Don’t ask these boxers if they have ever heard of the Canadian inferiority complex. You’ll probably get a punch on the nose. 2006 was an incredible year for boxing in Canada, and there are many talented fighters who will soon be seen, heard and hit in US and International rings. Here is the 2006 Top 10 Canadian Pound for Pound list.

Rocky Balboa – He’s Back and Better Than Ever

YO – Rocky’s back and he’s no joke.

Ok. I have to admit that I missed the whole Rocky thing the first time. And the next five times after that.

So after repeatedly hearing “You’ve never seen Rocky?” I went out and rented the first one. And then I went and saw the sixth one. And now I get it.

WESTCOAST BOXING. AN OXYMORON? NOT SO FAST.

You might think that the words West Coast and boxing don’t really go together. You might be right, but there are a group of fighters, trainers and promoters who are working to change that.