Team Kingsway Boxing Prepares to Make an Impact at Upcoming Boxing Canada Nationals: 2 Contenders Eye National Title, Virgil Barrow Selected for Ontario Provincial Coaching Team!
Posted on
In anticipation of the upcoming Boxing Canada Nationals, Team Kingsway Boxing is gearing up for an exhilarating showcase of talent and determination.
With two contenders eyeing the national title and Virgil Barrow, Kingsway Boxing Co-Owner, selected as one of Ontario’s Provincial Team Coaches, the event represents a huge achievement for Team KBC.
Virgil Barrow, Kingsway Boxing Co-Owner, has been selected for the Boxing Ontario Provincial Coaching team. Alongside Julia DiMarcantonio and Danial Khan, they will lead nearly 50 boxers from the province towards their goal of national titles. Another notable achievement for the team is that Jennifer Huggins will also be supporting as a supervisor for the Canada Cup U23 ring simultaneously running at the venue.
“It’s an honour to be selected as one of the provincial team coaches, alongside Coach Julia and Coach Daniel. They are both excellent high-level coaches, and I look forward to working and learning from them. With over 40 athletes competing against the best in the country, all vying for the number one spot in Canada, Team Ontario is hungry, and we are coming for the GOLD.”
~ Virgil Barrow, Boxing Ontario Provincial Team Coach
Looking ahead to the event, Kingsway Boxing is proud to announce the qualification of two of its members for the 2024 Nationals. Saeed Haje-Saeed has secured the title of provincial champion, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. Additionally, Noel Fridmann has earned the esteemed position of number two in Ontario, further solidifying Kingsway Boxing’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. Another one of Team KBC’s athletes, Will Bardsley, will also be representing at this tournament as he prepares to return to Australia to compete in his Provincials with hopes of representing Australia in the next Olympic cycle.
Kingsway Boxing has been increasing its involvement in the competitive boxing world over the past few years. A team of 12 boxers recently represented KBC at the Brampton Cup tournament, all showing true promise in the sport. Not only did they achieve their personal bests, but they also represented the sport and Kingsway with excellence against some of the top international and national boxers.
“Since founding Kingsway Boxing Club in 2006, it has been my dream to introduce a sport that has profoundly impacted and shaped my life to the community,” said Jennifer Huggins, Founder of Kingsway Boxing Club. “While we have always been active in the competitive world, much of our focus has been on our recreational programming. This approach not only aimed to cultivate boxing at the grassroots level but also served as a means to sustain our operations in the face of Toronto’s high rent costs. Finally, after nearly 20 years, we are beginning to make our mark in the competitive and national scenes. I am incredibly proud of all our youth and elite boxers!”
~ Jennifer Huggins, Founder Kingsway Boxing Club
Thank you to our community who has joined us and continues to contribute to making our journey a tremendous success. Your support has been instrumental, not only within our community through various initiatives but also in backing our competitive team. As we prepare for the Nationals, we are confident that our athletes will continue to excel and showcase the skills they have honed over the years. Their dedication and hard work have brought us to this moment, and there’s no doubt that they will make us proud.
Coach Virgil shared some words of encouragement as the boxers put their final days into training before they leave:
“KBC’s own Saeed and Noel are both ready to compete for the National title. Their work ethic and consistent willingness to improve are a coach’s dream. Bring home some medals, boys!”
With the support of the community and the dedication of its athletes and coaching team, notably TJ Mosher and Geoff Britnell, Kingsway Boxing is poised to make a lasting impact at the upcoming Nationals and future international events. As they continue to strive for excellence, Team Kingsway Boxing remains committed to representing the sport and its values with integrity and passion.
View Boxing Ontario Press Release | View Official Tournament Website
Check out our top 3 options for newcomers, including:
🥊 5-Class Starter Package
🥊 3 Month Membership
🥊 3 TKO Private Training Package
