Bernard Wilson (boxer)

	Bernard Wilson (boxer) Bernard Wilson (born 8 April 1962) is retired male amateur boxer from Grenada, who fought at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the men's welterweight division. He was the first Olympic Flag bearer for the island at the games. He also represented Grenada at the 1987 Pan American Games and at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games The 14th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 7 to August 18, 1982, and included 2,420 athletes from nineteen nations competing in 25 different sports. Some events were held in Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, an .... References Grenadian male boxers Welterweight boxers Competitors at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games Boxers at the 1984 Summer Olympics Olympic boxers for Grenada Boxers at the 1987 Pan American Games Pan American Games competitors for Grenada 1962 births Living people {{Grenada-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Boxing Boxing (also known as "Western boxing" or "pugilism") is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring. Although the term "boxing" is commonly attributed to "western boxing", in which only the fists are involved, boxing has developed in various ways in different geographical areas and cultures. In global terms, boxing is a set of combat sports focused on striking, in which two opponents face each other in a fight using at least their fists, and possibly involving other actions such as kicks, elbow strikes, Knee (strike), knee strikes, and headbutts, depending on the rules. Some of the forms of the modern sport are western boxing, Bare-knuckle boxing, bare knuckle boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, muay-thai, lethwei, savate, and Sanda (sport), sanda. Boxing techniques have been incorporated into many martial ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Grenada Grenada ( ; Grenadian Creole French: ) is an island country in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain. Grenada consists of the island of Grenada itself, two smaller islands, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and several small islands which lie to the north of the main island and are a part of the Grenadines. It is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its size is , and it had an estimated population of 112,523 in July 2020. Its capital is St. George's. Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" due to its production of nutmeg and mace crops. Before the arrival of Europeans in the Americas, Grenada was inhabited by the indigenous peoples from South America. Christopher Columbus sighted Grenada in 1498 during his third voyage to the Americas. Following several unsuccessful attempts by Europeans to colonise the island due to resistance from res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the second time that Los Angeles had hosted the Games, the first being in 1932. California was the home state of the incumbent U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who officially opened the Games. These were the first Summer Olympic Games under the IOC presidency of Juan Antonio Samaranch. The 1984 Games were boycotted by a total of fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union and East Germany, in response to the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Romania and Yugoslavia were the only Socialist European states that opted to attend the Games. Albania, Iran and Libya also chose to boycott the Games for unrelated reasons. Despite the field being depleted in certain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Flag Bearers For Grenada At The Olympics This is a list of flag bearers who have represented Grenada at the Olympics.Grenada Olympics at Sport-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Accessed 25 October 2011. Flag bearers carry the national flag of their country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games or Olympics (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques) are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a vari ... . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Boxing At The 1987 Pan American Games The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1987 Pan American Games was held in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, United States from August 8 to August 23. Clash between Cuban athletes and anti-Castro protestors Tension between Cuba and the United States had already been an issue with the selection of Indianapolis over Havana for the site of the games, and a Cuban boycott had been avoided only when Fidel Castro received a promise that the 1991 Pan American Games would be held in Havana. After the incident with a plane flying a banner urging Cuban athletes to defect in the opening ceremony, Cuban immigrants to the United States continued to use the games as a way to confront the Castro regime, using the Cuban athletes as a proxy. This games marked the first time since the Cuban Revolution that Cuban athletes had participated in the United States. During boxing events at the Indiana Convention Center, anti-Castro Cuban-American protestors mocked the Cuban boxers from the sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1982 Central American And Caribbean Games The 14th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 7 to August 18, 1982, and included 2,420 athletes from nineteen nations competing in 25 different sports. Some events were held in Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, and the eastern end of the island. Opening The torch was carried by María Caridad Colón. Sports The Games had twenty four sports. p. 89 "The program of competitions this time covered 24 sports" * * (first appearance) * * * * * * * * (first appearance) * * * (first appearance) * * * * * * (first appearance) * * * * * Notable results The Dominicans best the Cubans in baseball. A snatch world record was set by Cuban Daniel Núñez. Medal table References External linksMeta * {{DEFAULTSORT:1982 Central American And Caribbean Games Central American and Caribbean Games, 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games The Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC or CACGs) are a multi-sport regional championship event, held q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Grenadian Male Boxers Grenadian is an adjective describing someone or something from the country of Grenada. It may refer to: * Grenadian Creole English, an Eastern Atlantic Creole * Grenadian Creole French or ''Patois'', a variety of Antillean Creole French * Grenadian cuisine, a diversity of foods * Grenadian dollar, a history and overview of the currency * Grenadian music, a mix of styles * Grenadian people, the demographics of the country * Grenadian politics, an overview of the structure and functioning of the government See also * Grenadine (other) Grenadine is a non-alcoholic red syrup. Grenadine may also refer to: * Grenadine (cloth), a light silk weave * Grenadine (band), American band comprising members of Tsunami, Unrest, and Eggs * Grenadine Records, a record label * Grenadine Airway ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Welterweight Boxers Welterweight is a weight class in combat sports. Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in boxing, but other combat sports like Muay Thai, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts also use it for their own weight division system to classify the opponents. In most sports that use it, welterweight is heavier than lightweight but lighter than middleweight. Etymology The first known instance of the term is from 1831, meaning "heavyweight horseman," later "boxer or wrestler of a certain weight" by 1896. This sense comes from earlier "welter" "heavyweight horseman or boxer" from 1804, possibly from "welt", meaning "to beat severely", from 15th century. Boxing Professional boxing A professional welterweight boxer's weight is greater than 140 pounds (≈63 kg), but no more than 147 pounds (≈67 kg). Current world champions Current champions Current world rankings ='' The Ring''= As of December, 10, 2022. Keys: : Current '' The Ring'' world champion =BoxRec= . Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Competitors At The 1982 Central American And Caribbean Games Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, individuals, economic and social groups, etc. The rivalry can be over attainment of any exclusive goal, including recognition: Competition occurs in nature, between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. Animals compete over water supplies, food, mates, and other biological resources. Humans usually compete for food and mates, though when these needs are met deep rivalries often arise over the pursuit of wealth, power, prestige, and fame when in a static, repetitive, or unchanging environment. Competition is a major tenet of market economies and business, often associated with business competition as companies are in competition with at least one other firm over the same group of customers. Competition inside a company is u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Boxers At The 1984 Summer Olympics Boxer most commonly refers to: Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans Boxer snipe eel, ''Nemichthys curvirostris'' Film and television Boxer TV Access, a Swedish digital TV provider ''Boxer'' (1984 film), a 1984 Hindi-language film * ''Boxer'' (2015 film), a 2015 Kannada-language film * ''Boxer'' (2018 film) a 2018 Bengali-language film * ''The Boxer'' (1997 film), a 1997 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis * ''The Boxer'' (1958 film), a 1958 Mexican sports drama film * ''The Boxer'' (2012 film), a 2012 short film starring Paul Barber ''The Boxer'', aka ''Ripped Off'', a 1972 Italian film starring Robert Blake and Ernest Borgnine ''The Boxers'', a Hong Kong film of 1973 Military Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle), a European, multi-role, armoured vehicle Boxer Rebellion, a 1900 armed conflict in China Boxer movement, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Olympic Boxers For Grenada Olympic or Olympics may refer to Sports Competitions * Olympic Games, international multi-sport event held since 1896 Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games * Ancient Olympic Games, ancient multi-sport event held in Olympia, Greece between 776 BC and 393 AD * Wenlock Olympian Games, a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, held since 1850 * Olympic (greyhounds), a competition held annually at Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium Clubs and teams * Adelaide Olympic FC, a soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia * Fribourg Olympic, a professional basketball club based in Fribourg, Switzerland * Sydney Olympic FC, an Australian soccer club * Olympic Club (Barbacena), a Brazilian football club based in Barbacena, Minas Gerais state * Olympic Mvolyé, a Cameroonian football club based in Mvolyé * Olympic Club (Egypt), a football and sports club based in Alexandria * Blackburn Olympic F.C., an English football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire * Rushall Olympic F. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Boxers At The 1987 Pan American Games Boxer most commonly refers to: Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans Boxer snipe eel, ''Nemichthys curvirostris'' Film and television Boxer TV Access, a Swedish digital TV provider ''Boxer'' (1984 film), a 1984 Hindi-language film * ''Boxer'' (2015 film), a 2015 Kannada-language film * ''Boxer'' (2018 film) a 2018 Bengali-language film * ''The Boxer'' (1997 film), a 1997 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis * ''The Boxer'' (1958 film), a 1958 Mexican sports drama film * ''The Boxer'' (2012 film), a 2012 short film starring Paul Barber ''The Boxer'', aka ''Ripped Off'', a 1972 Italian film starring Robert Blake and Ernest Borgnine ''The Boxers'', a Hong Kong film of 1973 Military Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle), a European, multi-role, armoured vehicle Boxer Rebellion, a 1900 armed conflict in China Boxer movement, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]