(special thanks to Dave Hutchinson for his input and thoughts)
Looking back
Donnie Poole
was a Hero and
a Champion.
His first time
in boxing
began at 14
under the
guidance of
George Zeller,
and at age 15
he met with
Peter Wylie
and became a
member of the
Toronto based
Cabbagetown
Boxing Club. The club was well known Canadian boxing club that
produced it's share of good boxers and champions.
He would become a fireman and a paramedic in his post boxing days.
And, one day he would become a hero. The story was reported by
Kate Strachan of "The Oshawa Express" with the title:
"Hero saves man's life at mother's funeral". In her opening line
Kate said: "A Canadian boxing champion from Scarborough is
being credited for saving an Oshawa man's life." Of course,
that Canadian Champion was DONNIE POOLE, the former
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION of CANADA.
FORMER BOXING CHAMPION
DONNIE "El Toro" POOLE,
FIREMAN and HERO
DONNIE POOLE, THE BOXER
Donnie turned pro in 1980 with a victory over
Steve Robinson in Toronto.
In 1981, he would drop a decision to GAETEN HART,
but would bounce back to win six straight bouts
including a stoppage of Hart and a win over Johnny Herbert.
His first shot at the Canadian welterweight title would
result in a close 12-round loss to MARIO CUSSON.
Donnie, as expected, would bounce back with more wins
and on July 30, 1985 in Halifax, he would win the
the Canadian Welterweight Title from RICKY ANDERSON.
and the rest is history.
His last bout took place on July 1990 in Jacksonville, Florida
and DONNIE "El Toro" POOLE
would defeat Larry Nichols.
"GOLDEN MEMORIES from the TREASURE CHEST"
- looking back through eyes of others -
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