Ken Huber, current World Boxing Council Western Canadian Cruiserweight Champion and British Columbia Provincial Cruiserweight Champion, is going to put on a sparring demonstration in Forest Grove.
On Aug. 30 at noon, Huber will be at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #261-Forest Grove (4535 Canim Hendrix Lake Rd.), where he will pose for photos, sign autographs and do some sparring (boxing) demonstrations.
Huber, 30, was born in 100 Mile House and grew up in Buffalo Creek/Forest Grove area, where his grandmother, Marg Huber, still resides.
He now manages the Kamloops Boxing Academy and contributes much of his time to coaching young boxers.
This is a family event – all ages welcome – and lunch will be available.
For further information, call Marg Huber at 250-397-2287 or the Legion at 250-397-2455.
Huber, nicknamed “Heavy Hands”, is currently raising funds for a trip to Niagara Falls, Ont. to defend his W.B.C. Canadian Cruiserweight title.
He successfully defended his provincial title in May with a split-decision win over Victoria boxer Bryan Colwell in Kelowna.
Folks who want to help him with his expenses can contact his team at hubertowin @hotmail.com.