Victorian Boxing Trainers League - NEWS

President : Bob McLeod 9458 3530 - Vice President : John McCubbin. 

Secretary : Hank Stanley 9687 2689 Social Secretary : Jack Tucker 9331 6460

The VBTL only meet once a year however any officials are welcome to send information to be included on this site.

"Victorian Boxing Trainers League"

(The Victorian Boxing Trainers League and the Past and Present Boxers Association combined  were the old Past and Present Boxers Association as was known in Young Victor's boxing days)

Originally - Past & Present Boxers Club of Victoria was founded in 1939 by George Harrod, ring name Young Knuckler.

Victorian Boxing Trainers League end of year Presentation Day 2007

At - The Grand United Cricket Club at J R Parsons Reserve.

"PROFESSIONAL BOXING AWARDS PRESENTATION DAY"

THE HANK STANLEY VICTORIAN BOXING AWARDS

 This was run by Keith Ellis with and Damian Membrey to keep alive a very old tradition.

Due to very short notice of a couple of days there was only a small attendance but Keith Ellis and Damian with the help from Bryan Membrey, Howard Leigh, Werner Kalin (photos) Chris Anderson (music) did a great job in getting things rolling.

YVB got things rolling with the video of the event for those that want to download it and save it to disc or their computer for memories sake. (download directions)

2007 Professional Boxing Awards:   Fighter of the Year     Sam Soliman Runner Up Fighter of the Year    Tim Bell Fight of the Year     Daniel Lovett v Nader Hamden Promoter of the Year    Murray Thomson Best Fight promotion    Keith Ellis Dallas Brookes Hall The Lionel Rose Victorian "Mr Boxing" Award   Peter Maniatas Trainer of the Year    Keith Ellis Best First Year trainer   Mario Partizzi Russell Sands Memorial Award   Shannon McMahon Reg Undy Best Ringside Personality Award   Young Victor Most Courageous   Jon Walker Most Tenacious   Chris Collard Best Prospect   Travis Staron Best Upset   Frank Laporto Most Consistent   Kerry Palmer Best Photographer   Werner Kalin Best Debutant    Zdravco Micevic Best Round of the Year   Andre Meunier v Dylan Goddard R1 Best Sportsman   Luke Moloney Mr 100%   Heath Ellis Most Popular   Jim Tsitas Best Young Gun   Daniel Iannazzo by Damian Membrey.

Damian seen here very pleased with presenting the Fighter of the year award to the popular champion boxer Sam Soliman. A video was made while this took place click to see

2006 was not held as Hank Stanley was too sick to cope 2006

Victorian Boxing Trainers League end of year Presentation Day 2005

2005 Victorian Trainers League Professional Boxing Awards

Boxer of the Year:                                        Tim Bell
Runner Up Boxer of the Year:                     Shannon McMahon
Promoter of the Year:                                   Peter Maniatas
Trainer of the Year:                                      Murray Thompson
Fight of the Year:                                          Eddie Delic v Shannon McMahon
Best International Performance:                 Dale Westerman
Most Courageous Boxer of the Year:         Chris Collard
Services to Boxing:                                       Howard Leigh
Best KO:                                                        Clinton Johnson
Most Improved Award:                                 Pradeep Singh
Best State Title win:                                      Jon Walker
Multi Media Award:                                      Barry Michael
Best Provincial fight:                                     Kane McKay v Sonnie Michael Angelo
Best Provincial Promoter:                             Ian Fear
Rising Star Award:                                         Costa Chondros
2005 Achievement Award:                             Paul Murdoch
All Action Award:                                           Shane Brock
Crowd Pleaser Award:                                   Justin Nolan
Best Come back Award:                                James Grima
Best first year performer:                              Kane McKay
Best Professional Debut for 2005:                 Luke Moloney
YV thanks Damian Membrey for this list  he kindly passed to him and made it possible to be shown here

One of, if not the biggest turnout of Boxers, Trainers, Promoters, and Friends all showed up to enjoy what turned out to be one of the best boxing functions of the year.

All our gratitude goes to Hank Stanley helped by his daughter Christine for setting it up so well and making a great day to be remembered.
This was by no means because it was nearly free but because boxing people must like to meet often and have a good time.
Trophies were presented to all recipients as listed in the main page for VBTL NEWS (where it says click here)

YV donates the Most Improved Fighter of the Year trophy with pride and is very grateful to all boxers past and present in attendance for the friendship they showed to him.

Fighters like Justin Nolan, Tim Bell, Shannon McMahon, 

2004 Victorian Trainers League Professional Boxing Awards

21 November 2004 The ANNUAL PRESENTATION AWARDS. was held at Maribyrnong/Maidstone RSL 56 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong.

Young Victor (winner of the same award in 1960) is the donor of the "Most Improved Boxer of the Year" proudly helped with the presentation.       Donation was $10 Drinks and meals at bar prices.

Nov 21 2004 - And the winner of the VBTL "Most Improved Boxer of 2004 - is Jon Walker

Above Young Victor, Hank Stanley and Jon Walker, Jon the winner of the Most Improved Boxer of the Year 2004 Award.

You can also say - Jon Walker wins Young Victor's Most Improved Boxer of 2004

This young fighter has lots of ability showing this by putting away an experienced boxer like Colin Hunia in 2 rounds at Knox Basketball Stadium venue 12 Nov 2004 - The Young Victor donated trophy could not have had a better recipient.

Hank Stanley above with his daughter Christine's help run the whole show and do a great job in keeping the trend going, I certainly hope it is carried on indefinitely. 

Photos with 1/ Henry Nissen 2/ Paul Ferreri 3/ Kevin Glover 4/ with Johnny Wheeler and Noel Sharp.

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