Head Topics

Boxer proves age is nothing but a number: 68-year-old fighter on why he got into the ring

  • 📰 SaltWire Network
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 39 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 63%

Canada Headlines News

Canada Latest News,Canada Headlines

Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.

Originally from Inverness, Basker moved to Truro in 2018—around the same time he got married. Though he travelled back and forth as a pager for a while, he decided to stay in Truro once the pandemic started.

After working to improve his fitness, Basker took his exercise journey a step further by coming to Marmac. “You’ve got to get ready before you come in here because if I didn’t get ready, I probably wouldn’t be able to go.”IN PHOTOS: First-ever all-female jiu jitsu tournament in the Maritimes held in Pictou County clubWhen asked why he chose boxing in particular, Basker said it was partly because of the exercise and because he wanted to learn how to defend himself.

“I didn’t know how old he was—he doesn’t look his age at all,” said Ash. “So, I didn’t really know what I was going to be in for, but I don’t like to turn anybody away. Marmac’s policy is 13 years old, but there is no top limit, so it’s just whether you can do the drills or not.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 45. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Wells Fargo CEO says corporate business, trading held back by asset capExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

WORTH REPEATING: Once a giant in the local grocery businessExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

Analysis-As Europe struggles to cut debt, Sweden eyes more spendingExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

Argentina gov't says unblocks key Petrobras gas shipment amid supply cutsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

U.S. bank profits jump 79.5% as large firms shake off failed bank costsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »

Art exhibition exploring human memory opening in Annapolis RoyalExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Source: SaltWire Network - 🏆 45. / 63 Read more »