STANLEY F. SMITH

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

ringside at the many boxing tournaments
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/