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Tyson Cave, 34, is the first Nova Scotia-born TYSON CAVE boxer to win a world title on home soil. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia George Dixon was the 1st to win the world In front of a big crowd at the Dartmouth title that honour after being crowned world Sportsplex in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, local champion in 1888. hero Tyson Cave secured the World Union (WBU) Super Bantamweight World He beat Walter Rojas of Argentina in less Championship with a sensational second than two rounds to claim the World Boxing round of tough late replacement Union super bantamweight title in November Walter Rojas (24 wins 23 by way of KO and 7 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. losses). He had some respectable wins in title bouts Cave showcased his exceptional boxing and against Jovanny Soto, Jose Saez and Nestor defensive skills against the big punching Bolum. April when he met Quebec’s Argentinian throughout the first round, Sebastien Gauthier in . The veteran dancing around the ever forward coming Gauthier came to fight, as did Cave, and Rojas before picking the Argentinian off with Cave’s victory by unanimous decision showed some sharp shots. he had could win a significant bout on the road.. A chef is a highly trained and skilled professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation of a particular cuisine.

"I want to thank the WBU for making my dreams come true, I want to thank Rio (WBU Europe President Gianluca Di Caro) and his organization for making this happen".

Boxing history runs deep in Nova Scotia, something Cave acknowledged.

"He thanked Ricky Anderson, Chris Clyke, and Clyde Gray. Cave said Nova Scotia was once a Mecca for Boxing at one point".

Add a little bit of body text BILLY ROBART-DOWNEY

Billy was known as Dynamte Downey. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia.

In the 1984 Billy Downey engaged in action at Halifax in the Intermeiate/Youth Nationals.

1986 Commonwealth Games it was a good year for Billy Downey and his Canadian team Gold medal winners were:

Billy Downey, Scotty Olson, Asif Dar, Howard Grant, Dan Sherry and .

Billy would face England's Peter English for the gold medal.

The journey of Billy Downey, we must understand the role of the Downey family and the boxing club from where it all began in Nova Scotia. The Downey name has long associated with boxing long before Billy joined a boxing club as a pre- teen.

He won a number of fights throughout his career globally as an extension of the Downey Boxing Legacy. RAYMOND DOWNEY HALL OF FAMER 2015

Time to meet another one of our 2015 inductees! Ray Downey and the rest of the 2015 class become enshrined in the Hall of Fame!

Ray Downey brought home Olympic bronze in 1988, which is just one of the Halifax-born boxer’s many impressive achievements. With an amateur record of 160 wins and 20 losses, and a professional record of 16 wins (half by knock out), 1 draw, and 2 losses, Ray was a force to be reckoned with during his 14 years of competition.

He won gold and was named best boxer at the 1987 Canada Winter games before going on to compete at two Olympics (his bronze medal win in 1988 and the following Games in 1992). 1990 was a banner year for Ray, when he claimed silver at the Commonwealth Games, silver at the World Cup of Boxing, and gold at the President’s Cup. A powerhouse at the national level, he also has three bronze and two gold medals from Canada Cup competition, and three gold and one silver from the Canadian Senior Boxing Championships.

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Born: North Preston, Nova Scotia An all-time high for him. Johnson weighed 232 pounds in his biggest win, over future Kirk Johnson is a Canadian former WBC Champion Oleg professional boxer who competed from Maskaev, in 2000. 1993 to 2010, and challenged once for the WBA heavyweight title in 2002. On April 29, 2010, Johnson returned to the He had his first professional bout on April ring after a four-year absence and fought 24, 1993 against Andre Smiley. journeyman Douglas Robertson defeating him via first-round TKO. In his first title fight in 2002 Johnson faced for the WBA Heavyweight Title. His There is more history on Kirk Johnson in the amateur record was 76 wins and 7 losses. Black Cultural Centre Cherry Brook, NS. RICKY ANDERSON Chavez in 1985 and was rated 5th in North Hall of Famer 2003 America. Anderson regained his title in 1986 defeating John Ricky Anderson of Halifax, Nova Scotia Herbert. He successfully defended his belt had a great boxing career spanning from in 1986 with a unanimous decision over 1974 to 1986. Anderson had an amateur Deni Seguion. Ricky Anderson retired in record of 85 wins and 12 losses. His first 1986 due to knee injuries. success was becoming the Nova Scotia Fly Facts: • Won Gold Medal Acropolis Cup Weight Champion in 1974. He followed Tournament in Athens that up with a silver medal at the Canada Employed as a Drug Prevention Officer Games in Lethbridge in 1975. • 1st Cdn to defeat a Cuban Boxer, 1977 • Gold Medallist North American He won the Canadian Olympic Trials in Championships 1981 1980, but did not compete due to the • Silver Medallist World Cup Boxing Canadian boycott that year. He won Montreal, 1981 numerous gold medals at Canadian and • 2-Time NS Male Athlete of the Year, 1980 International events. His professional & 1982 record was 19 wins and two losses. • Won the Canadian Welterweight Crown in 1985 Anderson became Canadian Welterweight • Won Canadian Welterweight Crown Champion after defeating Guerrero again 1986 ns • OTHER BOXERS

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