Team Kingsway Boxing Makes an Impact at the 2026 Brampton Cup Tournament, Bringing Home 9 Medals and Starting Off Our Season With An Invaluable Experience.

The Brampton Cup 2026, held from February 5 to February 8 at the Save Max Sports Centre in Brampton, Ontario, showcased incredible performances from the Kingsway Boxing Club (KBC) athletes.

The Kingsway Boxing Club delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 Brampton Cup, with several boxers achieving podium standing and significant milestones.

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Team Kingsway Boxing Club brought a full contingent of competitors to the historic 43rd Brampton Cup, one of Canada’s longest-running and most competitive amateur Olympic-style boxing tournaments, held February 5–8, 2026 at the Save Max Sports Centre in Brampton, Ontario. 

This year’s Brampton Cup was more than a weekend of matches; it was measured rounds, adversity, technical growth, and performances that reflected the preparation put in long before the first bell. All 12 Team Kingsway athletes who competed — Raul Gallart Lora, Alexandra Pistiolis Marinow, Kwasi Amoateng, William Bardsley, Andrea Young, Liv Agapito, Helia Far Sepehri, Anthony Nasopoulos, Porter Bates, Quentin Snowden, Kendall Daulo, and Tala Piscitelli-Nurse — showed grit and progression that can’t be measured in medals alone. 

This tournament wasn’t about showing up. It was about answering every bell with purpose, handling adversity when it came, and making the ring a place where effort translated to results and experience.

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Medalists and Their Achievements

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Alexandra Pistiolis Marinow Brings home Gold!

Alex put on a commanding display from start to finish, delivering a truly dominant tournament performance. She outworked her opponent in the opening match and rose to the challenge in a smart-fought final against a strong competitor. Showing composure, intelligence, and adaptability, Alex adjusted seamlessly to both opponents and left no doubt about the outcome — capturing gold and cementing her legacy as a 2x Brampton Cup Champion.

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Andrea “Badass” Young Brings Home Gold!

Andrea stepped into the ring focused and composed. She earned a commanding unanimous decision over a seasoned opponent in her opener, setting a strong tone for the tournament.

In the finals, she didn’t just win, she made a statement. Dre imposed her will from the opening exchange, overwhelming her opponent and forcing a first-round stoppage. No doubts. No debate. Just pure control and a decisive finish.

“Brampton Cup has become the kickoff to a new boxing year for me. With the atmosphere buzzing, and the place filled with boxers from around the country and sometimes international guests, it’s a great tournament to get experience regardless of your level. The work our team put in was displayed by the great performances from everyone. I’m pleased to see my own results, once again showing the dedication of the team behind me. A great start to the 2026 season.”

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Kwasi “The Prince of Darkness” Amoateng, Brings Home Gold

Kwasi captured gold with a composed yet explosive performance. In his opener, he faced a familiar rival and battled to a hard-earned split decision, showing grit and poise under pressure.

In the finals, he raised the intensity. Kwasi went to work early, investing heavily to the body and systematically breaking his opponent down. By the third round, the damage had added up — he closed the show with a stoppage. A smart, disciplined, and powerful campaign that earned him his second Brampton Cup Championship.

“Grateful for the opportunity to step in and compete. Nothing in this sport is given. Thankful to my coaches and sparring partners for the time, guidance, and pressure that helped me grow and sharpen my skills.

Every round was earned through discipline and quiet preparation. I’m grateful to see the hard work carry into the ring and translate when it mattered.”

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Liv Agapito Brings Home Silver

Liv Agapito made her debut in unforgettable fashion. From the opening bell, she came out firing — full throttle, fearless, and immediately putting her opponent on the back foot.

The pace took its toll in round two, but Liv refused to fade. She dug deep, pushed through the fatigue, and found another gear when it mattered most. In the final round, she emptied the tank and left everything in the ring.

A split decision on the scorecards, but a statement performance in her very first bout. Can’t wait to see your growth!

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William “The Butcher” Bardsley Brings Home Bronze

William handled business in the quarterfinals, earning a strong win over a tough opponent from British Columbia.

In the semifinals, he put on a composed, commanding performance — controlling the exchanges, dictating the pace, and clearly taking the fight to his opponent in every round. It was the kind of display that should have secured the decision, even if the scorecards didn’t reflect it.

No excuses, no setbacks — just fuel for the fire. William showed exactly who he is, and this experience will only sharpen him. Big things are ahead in the coming year.

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Raul Gallart Lora Brings Home Bronze

Raul’s opening bout fell through with a last-minute opponent withdrawal. On his semi-final bout, he stayed sharp, composed, and pushing the pace from start to finish. The decision didn’t go his way, but he made the rounds count. Momentum builds from here with Open Class right around the corner.

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Helia Far Sepehri Brings Home Bronze

Helia made her Team KBC debut and proved she belonged in the ring — sharp in the first round, composed under pressure, and committed from start to finish. The decision didn’t go her way, but her performance spoke volumes. We couldn’t be more proud. She has the goods, and this is just the start of her journey.

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Porter Bates Brings Home Bronze

Porter stepped in for his second bout and showed maturity beyond his years, making smart adjustments to his opponent in a tight, hard-fought match. We thought he had it, but the split decision went the other way. Tough result, strong performance. Porter keeps growing every time he steps between the ropes, and it shows. Stay at it, kid. The progress is real. The results will follow.

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Anthony Nasopoulos Brings Home Bronze

Anthony faced a very tough opponent in his semi-final match. He showed heart and willingness to compete at a high level. His coach made the right call to stop the bout, prioritizing safety, however we’re proud of his courage!

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Quentin “The Beast” Snowden Battles With High-Level Opponent

Quentin Snowden dropped a razor-close split decision. His growth over the last few fights has been remarkable, and his work ethic continues to drive that progress. Next up is March 7 Fight Night at Kingsway Boxing, followed by a hopeful wildcard opportunity at Youth Nationals.

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Coach’s Reflections

“KBC came to Brampton Cup 2026 ready to work. We entered 10 boxers in tournament divisions and walked away with 9 medals. Every loss came by split decision, proof our athletes are right there, competing at the highest level and closing every gap. We’re proud of the growth in our junior, youth and elite boxer, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings them.

Add in Funbox divisions and female sparring, and we had 25 athletes stepping through the ropes all weekend. This is what growth looks like. Respect to every boxer who showed up and represented Team KBC.”

~ Virgil Barrow | KBC Head Coach

“The Brampton Cup has always held a special place for me. While I’m often overseas working at the highest levels of Olympic-style boxing, being back here in my home province, at a grassroots tournament like this, is inspiring. Watching these athletes take their early steps in the sport reminds me why I started. The same values we see on the world stage… discipline, resilience, respect are built right here. It’s a privilege to support the next generation, and be part of their journey.”

~ Jennifer Huggins | World Boxing Official, Kingsway Boxing Club

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The weekend also featured Fun Box bouts and female sparring — refereed by our own Jennifer Huggins, who is typically overseas working Olympic qualifying events.

Three gold. One silver. Five bronze.

More importantly: growth across the board, lessons absorbed, and a team moving forward together.

This is Team Kingsway.

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