THE STANLEY F. SMITH BOXING STORY:
- by brian w. zelley
Introduction:
When we look through the long history of amateur boxing
in British Columbia an important figure was that of
Stanley F. Smith who was always there on the front lines,
or behind the scenes getting things done, organizing and
recognizing the many others in the form of nominations,
presentation of awards or assisting a boxing team.
Stan was involved in the pre-Boxing Canada era that
began in 1969 and continued to volunteer in the
new era of 1969 and beyond. He had even served on the
Board of Directors of the BC Amateur Boxing Association
in the eighties, and stayed in contact with many ex-boxers
and builders long after his active years.
Stan Smith in 1971.
ADMINISTRATION PLUS:
(original photo courtesy of Freddy Fuller at one of the
Golden Glove tournaments: Stan Smith with Freddy Fuller,
Elio Ius, Clint Page and Bert Lowes.)
In the sixties, he was not only involved with the East Vancouver Optimists Boxing Club but would also travel to some of those Golden Glove tournaments in Washington state such as the Tacoma Golden Gloves or the Seattle Golden Gloves.
STAN still rocking in the Seventies
*Following the formation of Boxing Canada, and
the revision of the British Columbia Amateur
Boxing Association, Stan was still active in
many areas and could always be seen at
the revision of the British Columbia Amateur
Boxing Association, Stan was still active in
many areas and could always be seen at
ringside at the many boxing tournaments
while serving in some capacity.
This routine followed into the Eighties.
while serving in some capacity.
This routine followed into the Eighties.
Honorary Life Member of The BCABA:
*With his long and outstanding service to amateur boxing,
Stan Smith would become a life honorary member along
with some others such as:
*Pat West, Joe Magri, Al Decarie, Don Cowan, Dave Brown and Harry Twist.
*Stanley F. S;mith takes the role of
announcer with the presentation of
a special award to the pioneer of
BC amateur boxing
Tommy Paonessa.
Tommy is also a honorary
life member of Boxing BC.
2013 NOMINEE FOR THE BC AMATEUR BOXING HALL
*A well deserved nominee for 2013, Stan smith is one of 30 nominees
that will be considered for selection. For many years, Stan was involved in
recognizing and praising boxers, coaches and officials and presenting
them awards or recommendations for some special
award of selection process/
