Boxing

Yvon Durelle, the legendary “fighting fisherman” from Baie Ste. Anne, N.B., assumes his rightful place on the City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame. His career began in 1948 with a bout against Sonny Ramsay in Chatham, N.B. He fought many times in the arenas of Chatham and Newcastle, before expanding his spectacular career to…

A boxer noted for toughness, agility, and skill in the “manly arts”.  He also contributed to boxing as a trainer, coach, and referee during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

One of Chatham’s most noted fighters from the 1940s and 50s, who numbered among his opponents the great Yvon Durelle.