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GUESS WHAT?! 🎉 Our Annual Holiday Bash is BACK, and this year it’s extra special! We’re excited to invite you to the soft opening of our brand-new location! 🌲⛄️ Let’s celebrate the holidays together while giving you a first look at the exciting new space that we’ve built just for you. Come for the cheer, stay for the sneak peek—we can’t wait to welcome you home! 🥊❤️ HO HO HO! The Holidays are here along with exciting new updates and special gift ideas. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kingsway Boxing Club Expands to New Location with Enhanced Facilities and Services Toronto, ON — November 7, 2024 — After nearly two decades at its Jutland location, Kingsway Boxing Club is proud to announce its move to a new, improved facility just two blocks away at 265 Norseman Street in Toronto’s west end. In addition to supporting a highly successful competitive team making waves on the national and international stage, this significant expansion marks an exciting milestone in Kingsway Boxing’s […]

The 2024-2025 Provincial Championships have wrapped up, and Team Kingsway Boxing Club (KBC) delivered an impressive performance. All four athletes who represented Team KBC brought home medals. Team KBC had an impressive showing at the 2024/25 Ontario Provincial Championships, with Saeed Haje-saeed, Noel Fridmann, and Kwasi Amoateng earning spots on Team Ontario and advancing to Nationals hosted in Sarnia, Ontario later this year. Saeed boxed smart in his final match, securing his second Provincial title. Noel narrowly lost in a […]

The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) hosts an annual black tie charity gala that was founded in 2011. Our prestigious event raises funds for cancer research with proceeds going directly to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s Urgent Cancer Priorities Fund. Our gala event is just one part of an ongoing fundraising effort by Fight To End Cancer, which will continue throughout the year and whose success will in large part, rely on community teamwork and continued media exposure. With […]

Congratulations! Jennifer Huggins: Notable Young Entrepreneur Fight To End Cancer is proud to announce that its Founder & Executive Director, Jennifer Huggins, was recently featured on Notable.ca’s prestigious “Notable Young Entrepreneur” list. Being featured on this list is an incredible opportunity for young professionals, both here in Toronto and nationally across Canada! This bestowed recognition of Jennifer’s hard work by Notable.ca for being a driven, entrepreneurial force in the philanthropic and professional sports industries, is a true honour for her and Fight […]

When Erica McMaster realized she wouldn’t be able to attend this weekends FTEC2016 Orientation, she wrote this to share with the hopeful fighters trying out . Trust us when we tell you, both her and her opponent Paige Cunningham are perfect people to talk to if you are thinking of stepping into the ring to Fight To End Cancer! Words From FTEC2015 Fighter | Erica McMaster When I signed up for FTEC 2015, nothing could have prepared me for the intensity […]

The month of July was an exciting time for the City of Toronto by successfully hosting the 2015 Pan American Games (not to mention the ParaPan Am Games about to begin this week). Toronto proudly accommodated thousands of athletes, coaches, families and supporters from 41 countries internationally. For many Torontonians, it was a hard decision on which sport to focus on and who to cheer for, as there were so many to choose from. However, for the team at Fight To End Cancer – boxing was our […]

4TH ANNUAL GALA RAISES OVER $165,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER FOUNDATION      Thursday June 4, 2015 -TORONTO, ON – The 4th Annual Fight To End Cancer‘s (FTEC) black tie gala was the biggest and most successful year ever! The sold out event hosted at the historic Old Mill Inn, in Toronto’s west end, brought together some of the city’s top executives and influencers, who cheered on our 2015 Fight Team. These 10 brave, men and women […]

The 4th annual Fight to End Cancer 2015 Charity Boxing Gala in support of Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation was held at the beautiful Old Mill Inn, Toronto. This unforgettable night included 5 fights, amazing entertainment and was hosted by Founder Jennifer Huggins and MC’d by Steve Patterson from “The Debaters” (CBC). #FTEC2015

 DEFEAT IS NOT AN OPTION! The 4th Annual Fight To End Cancer Charity Gala Supporting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation WHAT: Following the Official Media Day Weigh-in last week at Jack Astor’s, our 2015 Fight To End Cancer Fight Team are all geared up for the much-anticipated 4th Annual Fight To End Cancer black tie gala. The Gala will be on Saturday, May 30th at Toronto’s historic Old Mill Inn, benefiting the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Our Las Vegas-style, pre-show entertainment will […]

Leading up to Fight Night we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Georgia Curtis Georgia is the Managing Director at Backpocket HR Inc. and is excited and proud to be participating in Fight To End Cancer 2015! With one week to go, Georgia has hit (and passed) her fundraising goal and is feeling more than ready to get […]

Leading up to Fight Night we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Mark Muia Mark is a Project Manager at JD Collins Fire Protection and will be stepping into the ring on May 30th to face-off against Robert. How did Mark get involved with #FTEC2015? Mark was introduced to the Fight To End Cancer through his wife and […]

Fight To End Cancer Official Media Day Weigh-ins SAVE THE DATE: Thursday May 21, 2015 WHAT:  The Fight To End Cancer’s Official Media Day Weigh-ins is right around the corner! This annual pre-gala event gives our sponsors, the media and our V.I.P. guests the opportunity to meet our 2015 Fight Team and cheer them on! This group of courageous men and women have been training in true Olympic-style boxing, for the past six months, as they prepare to step into the ring on Saturday, May […]

Wed, May 6, 2015: Ten men and women who have never boxed before step into the ring, after training for months, to raise funds for cancer care and research. Angie Seth reports. Your browser does not support frames. Click here to view the frameless video..

The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) would like to introduce a brand new awareness initiative that we launched at the beginning of May and will be promoting year-round – the #iFightCancer social media campaign. It has been a major goal to take the Fight To End Cancer name beyond our annual gala and create a social movement that communicates the ultimate message of FTEC to the public: we are ALL able to take part in the fight to end cancer. So, what exactly is the #iFightCancer campaign? […]

Leading up to Fight Night we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Leslie Ehm Leslie Ehm is the President & Chief Fire Starter at Combustion. Leslie had been training at Kingsway Boxing for a few years and had fallen in love with the sport. When she saw the #FTEC2014 team training, bonding and generally kicking ass, she […]

Fight To End Cancer & Tip Top Tailors To Spread Awareness Through #iFightCancer Campaign   For Immediate Release Media Relations 905-616-0113 Toronto, ON                                   TORONTO, ON – (April 28, 2015) – The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new awareness campaign #iFightCancer in partnership with Tip Top Tailors, with proceeds going directly to benefit the Princess […]

A Brief Biography JENNIFER HUGGINS began following her dreams at a young age when she devoted nearly the first half of her life to the sport of competitive figure skating. After an unfortunate accident that cut her skating career short; Jennifer turned to the sport of boxing as both a rehabilitation activity and therapeutic tool. Her passion flame grew from there and in 2006 she opened the very successful, Kingsway Boxing Club, boxing gym facility. Through her entrepreneurial ambitions, Jennifer […]

Leading up to Fight Night we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Robert Doherty Robert is the Ontario Operations Manger for Apps Transport Group, a logistics company providing trucking and intermodal freight services across Canada. So what prompted Robert to join the fight? “I’ll never forget sitting down with my family for the news. A family friend […]

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(April 16, 2015) – The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) is proud to announce that one of Toronto’s top landscape companies, Landscape Plus Ltd., has jumped on board to be our official ‘Lead Partner’ for the 4th Annual Fight To End Cancer charity gala, in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.Our 2015 event will feature ten “white-collar” men and women, with no prior boxing experience, who will literally be fighting to end cancer, as they lace up their […]

Each Friday we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Jason Brydges Jason is a Director of Sales for an IT Company and heard about the Fight To End Cancer while visiting Kingsway Boxing Club last August. “[I was] looking to add a “boxing” fight on my bucket list of things to do having just turned 40.” Jason, like too […]

Each Friday we will be featuring one of the incredible men and women who have joined the Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Meet our #FeatureFighter, Sean Donovan    Sean is a father of two and is the Business Development Manager for the Toronto District of PCL Construction. “I’ve seen friends, colleagues, and acquaintances all deal with their own battles against cancer; some winning while others sadly losing. And I know one thing for sure – I don’t […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Relations 905-616-0113 Toronto, Ontario 17 March 2015 CHARITY BOXING’S NEW RENAISSANCE: FIGHT TO END CANCER The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation finds new heroes in our 2015 Fight Team TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 — TORONTO, ON – The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) is proud to unveil its official campaign image for our 2015 fundraising season. Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Renaissance masterpiece, The Last Supper; this powerful image perfectly captures the passion and dedication shown […]

That’s the goal for voice actor-turned-boxer Erica McMaster at charity event aimed at beating the disease BY STEVE BUFFERY, TORONTO SUN TORONTO – Erica McMaster makes a living as a voice actor. But on May 30, the Ottawa native will let her fists do the talking. McMaster is just your regular, mild-mannered, 30-something actor/writer/holistic nutritionist who enjoys climbing into the ring and throwing leather. All in a good cause. The Toronto resident, the daughter of Canadian diplomats who grew up for a time in […]

… On The Official Photo Shoot for Fight To End Cancer (FTEC2015) Produced By: WAYFF Global Ltd. Studios and EQ Rentals Provided By: S1 Studios Toronto Principle Photographer: Al Quintero “Lights, cameras…left hook!” Words that the 2015 Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) Fight Team became very familiar with, as they primped, preened and stepped in front of the camera lens this past Sunday, March 1st 2015, for our official team‘s promotional photo shoot at S1 Studios Toronto.   After what turned […]

We Are All A Part Of The Fight By Jennifer Huggins, Executive Director Fight To End Cancer Wednesday November 20, 2013; 7:40 pm Since I was a child the concept of sickness has been very real to me. I had spent a lot of time in the hospital due to a few serious injuries, asthma, and bouts with anaphyllaxis. I personally experienced the difference medicine can make between life and death. After being saved from several close calls by the […]

Become A Fighter The fourth annual Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) will be taking place on Saturday, May 30th 2015, at the Old Mill Inn. This black-tie gala commences with an elegant gourmet dinner before leading into a full evening of Las Vegas-style entertainment. Guests will be treated to first-class performances paired with the night’s main event – a series of Olympic-style boxing bouts featuring local business leaders and influencers. We are currently looking for “White Collar” and/or celebrity features […]

Let the Kingsway Boxing coaches and members from FTEC2014’s Fight Team, put you through the workout of your life! This introductory boxing session will give you the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the commitment that will be required to take part in the Fight To End Cancer’s 2015 event. In addition to training, we will be holding a Q&A session lead by past FTEC Fighters. The decision to fight for such a meaningful cause, is one that will be life changing. […]

Written by Steve Buffery, journalist for the Toronto Sun Toronto once had a reputation as being a great boxing town. Unfortunately, that reputation has taken a beating in recent years. Montreal certainly holds many more cards — both pro and amateur — than it’s Upper Canada rival and seems to produce more quality fighters. However; there was a time when Toronto was the undisputed boxing capital of Canada, and thanks to people like Jennifer Huggins, owner and operator of Etobicoke’s […]

3RD ANNUAL BLACK-TIE GALA DELIVERS OVER $85K IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT Tuesday, June 10, 2014 -TORONTO, ON – The minute you stepped onto the red carpet you knew you were in for an evening like no other. Fight To End Cancer’s (FTEC) Third Annual black-tie gala was the biggest and most successful year yet! The sold out event hosted by the luxurious Old Mill Inn Toronto, brought together some of the city’s top executives and influencers who banded together and cheered […]

Non-boxers are given the chance to learn the sweet science and before stepping into the ring in the annual charity Fight To End Cancer bout. Toronto Star Article By: Paul Hunter Feature reporter Photos by: Spencer Wynn Published on Fri May 30 2014 Dawn Ramsay-Brown’s eyes light up recalling the first time she was at the receiving end of a head-snapping, eye-watering punch. It was a left jab. She saw it coming, the glove growing bigger, then the sharp stinging […]

Fight To End Cancer’s Third Annual Gala in Support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Fight To End Cancer’s 2014 Fight Team at last Thursday’s Unofficial Weigh-in At Grace O’Malley’s in Downtown Toronto WHAT: Following the Unofficial Weigh-in last Thursday, the fighters are all geared up for the much anticipated Fight Night. The Third Annual Fight To End Cancer black-tie gala benefiting the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, is taking place this Saturday May 31st at Toronto’s iconic Old Mill Inn. […]

Thursday May 22, 2014 Original Article Printed By Metro – A group of brave amateur boxers stepped on a scale as part of an unofficial weigh-in at Entertainment District bar Grace O’Malley’s Thursday night. The third annual Fight to End Cancer and gala, to take place on May 31, benefits the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Ten white-collar men and women, with no prior boxing experience, have been raising money and training at the Kingsway Boxing Club for the past six […]

The Fight to End Cancer comes to The Old Mill on May 31 The Kingsway Boxing Club, hidden on an industrial side street at 22 Jutland Rd., is home to an atypical clientele these days: the corporate business community. Fitted with headgear, boxing gloves and boots, up to 10 “white collar” leaders – with little to no prior fighting experience – are training at the gym in preparation for Fight to End Cancer (FTEC) Saturday, May 31. At the annual […]

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 26, 2014) – Canada’s leading professional staffing company, Eagle Professional Resources Inc. (Eagle), is proud to announce that it will be the presenting title sponsor of the 3rd Annual Fight To End Cancer. The event will feature ten “white-collar” men and women, with no prior boxing experience, who will literally be fighting to end cancer during a black-tie gala in support of Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Hanging up their suits and […]

Fight To End Cancer – A Renaissance Tale in Philanthropy The Fight To End Cancer proudly announces their Official 2014 Fight Team. Hanging up their suits and lacing up their boots all in the name of a good cause, was the decision that each member of Eagle’s Fight To End Cancer 2014 Fight Team made when they volunteered to step into a boxing ring. These ten “white-collar” men and women, with no prior boxing experience, will be literally fighting to […]

Announcing Our Title Partner in the 3rd Annual Fight To End Cancer The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) team is honored to announce Eagle Professional Resources as our Title Partner for the third edition of our fundraising gala in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. This is the first time welcoming an Official Partner for the gala; and we couldn’t be more pleased with the honour going to the amazing team over at Eagle Professional Resources. Eagle Professional Resources […]

Making A Difference With Susan Hay TORONTO — Training is under way at Kingsway Boxing Club for the third annual Fight to End Cancer. It’s a night of Vegas, meets Broadway, meets boxing. Mitch Krystantos, one of this year’s participants, says the rigorous training runs six months before he can get into the ring. “I’m going to get punched in the face, all for a good cause,” said Krystantos. Krystantos has volunteered in The Hospital for Sick Children’s oncology unit […]

What It Means To Fight To End Cancer Words From The FTEC 2013 Co-Main Events – Kate Hillier vs. Shireen Fabing Chosen as “fight of the night”at last year’s FTEC gala event; Shireen Fabing and Kate Hillier were definitely one of the main highlights of the night. We wanted to give them opportunity to share with our readers their personal recounts of what being a part of FTEC meant to them. Be sure to check out a very raw emotional […]

Get to know our two 2014 female fighters stepping into the ring in support of PMCF An Introduction to Jane Watson and Dawn Ramsay-Brown Please allow us to introduce you to two of our Official 2014 FTEC Fight Team members. Both Jane Watson and Dawn Ramsay-Brown have been hard at work training for their match at our 2014 black-tie gala event held on May 31st, 2014. In addition they have been working hard to raise donation dollars from friends, family […]

Princess Margaret charity boxing event seeking fighters for 2014 gala in May! Tuesday, January 14, 2014 — TORONTO, ON – The clock is ticking with less than five months before the much-anticipated third annual Fight To End Cancer charity boxing gala (FTEC). The FTEC Fight Team will ascend into the ring on Saturday, May 31st, 2014, at the luxurious Old Mill in Toronto. Our 2014 fighters are beginning a journey into what will surely be one of the most important […]

A Look into the Life of the FTEC Fighter Written by: David Kelly | PR Director, Fight To End Cancer Published Monday December 2, 2013; 11:00 AM EST First rule, you do not talk about Fight Camp; second rule, you DO NOT talk about Fight Camp. Because what happens at Fight Camp, stays at Fight Camp… On a cold morning in late November, our 2014 Fight To End Cancer fighters ascended on the Kingsway Boxing Club with one goal in […]

A Letter from the Fight To End Cancer Team Article By: David Kelly Friday November 22, 2013; 8:55 am EST. We would like to introduce you to the first issue of our brand new monthly newsletter from the Fight To End Cancer (FTEC). We are very excited to be launching this new communication platform, in the hopes that it will become a regular addition to your monthly readings. Join Our Mailing List Email: SAVE THE DATE Saturday May 31, 2014 […]

On Saturday May 31st, 2013, Kingsway Boxing Club will join with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in the 3rd annual Fight To End Cancer. The theme for this event is “It’s everyone’s fight” as each of us, to various extents, have been affected by cancer. The Gala will host an elegant dinner, live entertainment, and most importantly will feature a number of “White Collar” Olympic style boxing bouts. White Collar boxing is a form of boxing where men and women […]

FUNDRAISER DELIVERS OVER $100K IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT There were only winners at Saturday Night’s “White Collar” Boxing Gala in the ballrooms of The Old Mill Inn. The second annual edition of the Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) set a new level of success in its support of those battling cancer and the ongoing fight to defeat this disease in our lifetime. From the moment guests arrived at the sold out venue, elegance exuded from every moment of the Black Tie […]

It’s Infectious… The “Charity Boxing Bug” Execs. Across The World Are Catching it!   Article By Perry King, My Toronto May 2. 2013 It’s fight night again at the Kingsway Boxing Club. The combatants have been preparing for months, tickets are being sold and all that’s left to do is ring the bell. But these fighters aren’t the young up-and-comers you might expect, they’re executives, entrepreneurs and lawyers. No, Kingsway’s owner Jennifer Huggins isn’t running some Fight Club style night […]