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Pro Boxing Returns to Vancouver
The River Rock Casino Resort is reviving the professional
boxing circuit here in Vancouver with the help of Manny Sobral’s
West Coast Promotions. The event is sure to be spectacular,
as local pro boxers will be cheered on by their local fans.
The River Rock's -Rumble at the Rock, is hosting it's first live
professional boxing event at it's new location in Richmond
Saturday, July 21st at 7:00 PM.
This event comes after many years of a pro boxing daught
going back to October 26, 2001. Vancouver may finally be
on the way to becoming a popular destination for hosting
many more great professional boxing events once again.
The Rumble at the Rock is sure to deliver an action packed night of
professional boxing entertainment not seen in Vancouver for many years.

The main event will feature an 8 round
Light Heavyweight Match:
Egerton (Marcus) Emba (16-4-1)
-vs
Carl Gathright (6-10-1)
Egerton Emba comes to the ring as an IBF Light Heavyweight,
a former NABF champion and an Olympic Silver medalist.
Egerton (Marcus) Emba was Lennox Lewis’ sparring partner
and was also the boxing trainer for the hit movie “Cinderella Man.”

Heavyweight Match:
Shane Andresson Qualicum, B.C 6-0, 3ko’s
-vs-
Darrell Flint of Halifax, N.S. 12-12-1

The Undercards will feature some of Vancouver's
best local, upcoming fighters including:

Heavyweight Match:
Jaime Walton
-vs-
Mike Heathfield

Cruiserweight Match:
Kevin Reynolds (5-1)
-vs-
TBA

Super Middleweight Match:
Louis Sargeant (6-10-2)
- vs-
Rob Stowell (8-26-1)

Middleweight Match:
Andy Mavros (2-0)
- vs-
Kajan Johnson (1-0)

Cruiserweight Match:
Paul Tryl
-vs-
TBA

Lightweight Match:
Darren Darby
-vs-
TBA

Tickets: Ringside Seating $125 | $95
Theatre Seating $80 | $75 | $50 | $30
** plus service charges
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 280-4444

Visit the River Rock web page for more info:
River Rock Casino Resort

BASX has now in stock a HUGE variety of T-shirts, sweats and more!
Check it out at the basx store

Basx Training Centre has joined forces with
D & G Boxing and Trojan Boxing Gym.
Our new location is at 2859 Commercial Drive Vancouver.
(located between 12th and 13th on Commercial)

Vancouver's premier boxing event promoter Gerry Gionco has come together with
Robbie Dellapenna, and Robert Caird to create Vancouver's
best facility from recreational fitness all the way to professional career building.
Our new facility is fully equipt with weights, cardio, and tons of boxing equiptment.
Two floors of boxing and fitness paradise! Over 6 thousand square feet with
more than a dozen heavy bags, 2 full sized professional boxing rings, and
over 18 hundred sqaure feet of matted flooring for grappling and jiujitsu training.
Open 7 days per week from 10:00am to 10:00pm
drop by and take a look, or try any one of our
complementry training sessions.

basxtraining@hotmail.com

Learn to Box
The Learn to Box program is a step by step system that takes each participant
from complete novice to boxing expert (with or without boxing contact).
The system begins by introducing the most basic techniques and skills, then builds from there.
It is the gradual accumulation of technique and skill that makes this program fun and full of variety. Anyone can take part in this program, from fitness enthusiast to compertitive amateur boxer!

AMATEUR BOXING PROGRAM
Robbie Dellapenna guide the each individual through all the skills and conditioning
neccessary for boxers to become "ringworthy" and become a competitive athlete.
The Amateur program is specifically designed to get everyone in the ring sparring.
This program has three main stages: strength and cardiovascular training, technical
interactive developement, and actual contact sparring training.
Everyone is expected to be able to move through all three stages in every class.
Most eager beginners will be in the ring working on actual sparring skills within
the first month of training.

Both Learn to Box and the Amateur Boxing Program are scheduled:
Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Phone 604-435-7777
basxtraining@hotmail.com

Boxer Fit classes every Saturday 10:00am to 11:30am
Bring your water bottle and get ready to have a great work out!

(Posted:October 26th, 2006)
basxtraining@hotmail.com

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Home News Photo Gallery Video Gallery Testimonials Links	Pro Boxing Returns to Vancouver The River Rock Casino Resort is reviving the professional boxing circuit here in Vancouver with the help of Manny Sobral’s West Coast Promotions. The event is sure to be spectacular, as local pro boxers will be cheered on by their local fans. The River Rock's -Rumble at the Rock, is hosting it's first live professional boxing event at it's new location in Richmond Saturday, July 21st at 7:00 PM. This event comes after many years of a pro boxing daught going back to October 26, 2001. Vancouver may finally be on the way to becoming a popular destination for hosting many more great professional boxing events once again. The Rumble at the Rock is sure to deliver an action packed night of professional boxing entertainment not seen in Vancouver for many years. The main event will feature an 8 round Light Heavyweight Match: Egerton (Marcus) Emba (16-4-1) -vs Carl Gathright (6-10-1) Egerton Emba comes to the ring as an IBF Light Heavyweight, a former NABF champion and an Olympic Silver medalist. Egerton (Marcus) Emba was Lennox Lewis’ sparring partner and was also the boxing trainer for the hit movie “Cinderella Man.” Heavyweight Match: Shane Andresson Qualicum, B.C 6-0, 3ko’s -vs- Darrell Flint of Halifax, N.S. 12-12-1 The Undercards will feature some of Vancouver's best local, upcoming fighters including: Heavyweight Match: Jaime Walton -vs- Mike Heathfield Cruiserweight Match: Kevin Reynolds (5-1) -vs- TBA Super Middleweight Match: Louis Sargeant (6-10-2) - vs- Rob Stowell (8-26-1) Middleweight Match: Andy Mavros (2-0) - vs- Kajan Johnson (1-0) Cruiserweight Match: Paul Tryl -vs- TBA Lightweight Match: Darren Darby -vs- TBA Tickets: Ringside Seating $125 \| $95 Theatre Seating $80 \| $75 \| $50 \| $30 plus service charges Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 280-4444 Visit the River Rock web page for more info: River Rock Casino Resort BASX has now in stock a HUGE variety of T-shirts, sweats and more! Check it out at the basx store Basx Training Centre has joined forces with D & G Boxing and Trojan Boxing Gym. Our new location is at 2859 Commercial Drive Vancouver. (located between 12th and 13th on Commercial) Vancouver's premier boxing event promoter Gerry Gionco has come together with Robbie Dellapenna, and Robert Caird to create Vancouver's best facility from recreational fitness all the way to professional career building. Our new facility is fully equipt with weights, cardio, and tons of boxing equiptment. Two floors of boxing and fitness paradise! Over 6 thousand square feet with more than a dozen heavy bags, 2 full sized professional boxing rings, and over 18 hundred sqaure feet of matted flooring for grappling and jiujitsu training. Open 7 days per week from 10:00am to 10:00pm drop by and take a look, or try any one of our complementry training sessions. basxtraining@hotmail.com Learn to Box The Learn to Box program is a step by step system that takes each participant from complete novice to boxing expert (with or without boxing contact). The system begins by introducing the most basic techniques and skills, then builds from there. It is the gradual accumulation of technique and skill that makes this program fun and full of variety. Anyone can take part in this program, from fitness enthusiast to compertitive amateur boxer! AMATEUR BOXING PROGRAM Robbie Dellapenna guide the each individual through all the skills and conditioning neccessary for boxers to become "ringworthy" and become a competitive athlete. The Amateur program is specifically designed to get everyone in the ring sparring. This program has three main stages: strength and cardiovascular training, technical interactive developement, and actual contact sparring training. Everyone is expected to be able to move through all three stages in every class. Most eager beginners will be in the ring working on actual sparring skills within the first month of training. Both Learn to Box and the Amateur Boxing Program are scheduled: Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm to 4:00pm Phone 604-435-7777 basxtraining@hotmail.com Boxer Fit classes every Saturday 10:00am to 11:30am Bring your water bottle and get ready to have a great work out! (Posted:October 26th, 2006) basxtraining@hotmail.com basx news archives page**