Remembering Alan Curtis
The 1960 Golden Boy: by Brian Zelley It has been four years since boxer Alan Curtis was honoured at the 2010BC Golden Gloves. Prior to that tournament, I was in-touch with coach and Boxing BC president Chris Jones to discuss recognizing Alan Curtis for his golden anniversary of winning the golden boy award in 1960. As part of the celebration, we would also recognize Tommy Black . Tommy was another champion in 1960. The following is a part of a special presentation that I prepared for Alan in April 2010: "Island boxer is '60's Golden Boy" - and that man is Alan Curtis." * Middleweight Curtis from Esquimalt engaged in a "toe-to-toe slugfest" with Harry Hinz in the finals to gain the deision, the title and the Golden Boy award. Will the "Golden Boy" be there to remember his achievement with some of the other Golden Gloves alumni at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre and to welcome the new breed in action on Apri