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Mubeen Waheed Qualifies for Nationals but can’t
Compete
Kyle Struhl of Toronto. In his
second bout, Mubeen had a harder
time against tough and rugged
Roshawne Griffith of Brampton but
finished strong in the third round to
By Jorge Luis
pull out a close decision.
In the finals, Mubeen squared
off with 2022 Youth Canadian
Champion, Owen Paquette. It was
a tight, closely contested match.
hamps Eastside Boxing was But Owen’s experience paid off
Cin attendance at the Provincial in crucial spots. Mubeen was
Ontario Golden Gloves. Champs awarded a Silver medal. Gold
had not attended since pre- and silver medalists typically
Covid-19. Representing Champs qualify for the National Canadian
Eastside was alumni Mubeen Championships. However, being
Waheed, now twenty-years-old, it’s an Olympic year, the current
boxed in the open men’s division Canadian Champion at 63.5kg, won
at 63.5kgs (139.6lbs). Also a Bronze medal in October at the
representing Champs Eastside was Pan-Am Games, thus automatically
Taharahkwensere Benedict, also qualifying for an Olympic spot. So,
known as “Ducky.” Ducky boxed the 63.5kg men’s division has been
in the Junior boys’ “C” division scratched at this year’s Nationals.
(fourteen to fifteen-years-old)
novice category, which means ten Nevertheless, it was a
bouts or less. Ducky had only one great showing from both Champs
bout previously, which he won in competitors, Mubeen, and Ducky.
Watertown, NY. This tournament Mubeen has only been back in the
was held in Brampton, ON. gym for five months. Ducky has
only trained for seven months.
In Ducky’s second bout, he Mubeen is a contender for National
squared off with Liam MacIsaac honours and will be a force to be
of Kingston, ON. It was a hard- reckoned with next year. Ducky
fought close bout, with Kingston’s Benedict has begun his journey.
Liam winning a very close but His future is bright if he continues
unanimous decision. It was a good to apply himself.
learning experience for Ducky, and
I would consider it a good loss. Champs Eastside Boxing
Liam went on to win a Silver and salutes Mubeen Waheed and Ducky
Ducky was awarded Bronze in the Benedict. We are very proud of
boys’ Junior “C” lightweight 60kg you both for representing Champs
(132lbs) division. Eastside with respect and honour
inside and outside the ring.
Mubeen had not fought
since February 2020 in the finals Yours in Boxing,
of the prestigious Brampton Cup. Proud Coach of Champs Eastside
In his first bout, Mubeen won a Boxing Club
clear unanimous decision over Jorge Luis
