FACING MANDY

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Sparring with Bujold not for the ‘feint’ of heart, says fellow Canadian Olympic hopeful Justin Parina By Jeff Hicks Team Bujold KITCHENER — The electronic punch counter should have burst into flames. Another spirited sparring round between Mandy Bujold and Justin Parina, two Canadian Olympic qualifier champs bent on boxing in Tokyo, ticked down to […]

Mandy’s ‘knockout’ arrival

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Two fights, two punishing victories got Waterloo Region’s Community Champ rolling in the ring By Jeff Hicks Team Bujold KITCHENER — The knockout moment unspooled in slow-motion. Jab. Jab. Right hand. Darkness. A red-shirted opponent toppled before Mandy Bujold, just 90 seconds the Kitchener fighter’s second amateur fight, held in a steamy and storied Toronto […]

Mandy leads Canadian charge into Continental Qualifiers

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Spot in 2020 Olympics within reach in South America By Jeff Hicks Team Bujold KITCHENER — Brace yourself, Buenos Aires. The Full Mandy is coming full force for the Continental Olympic Qualifiers at the end of March. Mandy Bujold, Waterloo Region’s community champ, will be at her best with a fly weight spot on the […]

‘The passion is still there’

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Mandy aims for Triumph in Tokyo to cap a great Canadian boxing career By Jeff Hicks Team Bujold KITCHENER — Passionate. Determined. Relentless. Three words that describe Mandy Marie Brigitte Bujold, Waterloo Region’s community champion in and out of the boxing ring. Eleven national titles. Twice gold at the Pan Am Games. Bronze at the […]

Mission Accomplished in Hungary

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Mandy returns home this weekend with bronze medal By Jeff Hicks Team Bujold DEBRECEN, HUNGARY — The heavy workload was wonderful. The result was bronze. The outlook is golden. “Three good fights in four days,” said Mandy Bujold after a tight decision went to Jyoti of India in Thursday’s semifinal bout at the Bocskai Memorial […]

Support Mandy Bujold’s Road to Tokyo

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Click here to Support Mandy Bujold’s Road to Tokyo and Donate today! Read more in a recent article published by The Record: https://www.therecord.com/sports-story/9583192-kitchener-boxer-mandy-bujold-paying-for-olympic-dream-out-of-her-own-pocket/?fbclid=iwar1qvx2uxqncr6a0dufrrqj0tt7mcexrl0rwjkthigintfhapgcahumrh8a

Register for Champions for Charity Tryouts Today

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We are looking for highly motivated individuals who would like to step into the ring for charity. This is your opportunity to become a Champion for Charity while getting into the best shape of your life. No experience required. This is a great opportunity to represent your company and inspire fellow employees and clients to […]

Commonwealth Games/ 2018 Plans

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After some deep deliberation with my team, I have decided to withdraw my name from the Canadian contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Australia. After 12 years of competing at the highest level, I have decided to take a step back from international competition in 2018. During this time, I will focus on my […]