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Char Lan Rebels Scoring “Lethal” Larry Fryers
Record Set by Cory Maxam Wins at Madison Square
25 Years Ago Still Stands Gardens
frankly, that I didn’t think was that ever have the opportunity to climb
attainable then, and has proven into that ring is quite low. Cornwall’s
to stand the test of time,” said Jorge Luis of Champs Eastside Gym has
Maxam. been in the MSG ring twice in the last
three years. Champs fighter “Lethal”
He credits his line mates, Larry Fryers, a native of Clones,
Denis St Jean and Martin Ireland, fought on the St. Paddy’s Day
Laroche, with much of his fight night at MSG. Fryers, now a
success that season. The three Photo Submitted resident of Plattsburg NY, makes the
of them were known as the drive to Cornwall several times per
By Jim Riddell
“Pony Express Line”. Maxam week to train with Team Luis. Fryers
was awarded with Top Rookie, ew York City’s Madison Square got off to a fast start knocking his
MVP, and Top Scorer of the NGardens has long been recognized opponent Gabriel Solorio down in the
first round. In the second round Fryers
year. as the “mecca of boxing”. John L
Sullivan, the first world heavyweight landed a right hand high on the head of
“It would be easy to take champion defended his title there in Solorio, injuring his hand to the point
credit for my individual 1882. Since then, many of history’s of hardly being able to use it. Fighting
Cory Maxam Photo Submitted
accomplishments,” said greats have fought there. Dempsey, basically one-handed, relying on his
By Victoria Klassen Maxam, “but it’s way more Robinson, Louis, Marciano, Ali, jab and hook until the fourth and final
round. With the right hand now numb,
important to acknowledge that Frazier, Leonard, Duran, and Holyfield Fryers was able to use it some, having
wenty-five years ago, Cory hockey is a team sport and have fought in the most famous ring in Solorio in trouble, but unable to finish
the world. There is as saying in boxing
TMaxam set a Char-Lan Jr most of the credit should go “Madison Square Gardens is the place him before the final bell. Larry Fryers
B Rebels record of 48 goals to my coaches and teammates where legends are made”. is now 3-0 as a pro and is scheduled to
and 88 assists for 136 points. for the unforgettable year I had fight on the April 15th card at the Civic
The record still stands today. when I played for the Char-Lan The percentage of boxers and trainers Complex.
Rebels.”
Maxam began playing
hockey when he was five The next season saw Maxam
years old and fell in love with signed as one of five protected
the sport. In June 1991, he players with the Cornwall Colts.
was drafted by the Massena He was traded to the Brockville
Americans Jr A of the Central Braves in November 1993,
Junior Hockey League. He where he finished the season
played for the Seaway Valley with 27 goals and 37 assists Shop
Major Midgets AA Rapids. in 40 games. He played one
Locally
During the Ottawa District more year with the Brockville Locally
Minor Hockey Association’s Braves.
season, Maxam captained the Maxam went on to play We will beat any local The “Markus”
team and led them to win the hockey with the University of or internet price by 5%
regular and playoff season. Ottawa Gee Gees. He settled on the same product.
The team represented the down in Cornwall with his
Ottawa District Minor Hockey wife, Cindy, and their three
Association at the Air Canada children. When not working as Come in and see our
Provincial Championships and a finance manager at Seaway new fi replace showroom.
came home with bronze. GM, Maxam can be found
In June 1992, Maxam was supporting his children in their
drafted by the Cornwall Colts. chosen sports.
When reassigned to the Char- “I would tell aspiring young
Lan Jr B Rebels, he captained hockey players that the sky is
the team and ended up setting the limit and most of the time
the 25-year-old record for the you determine your own fate
most points in a season. by how hard you are willing to
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