Athlete : Boxing
Year Inducted: 2023

Jill Perry has strong memories of the first time she set foot into the boxing gym that would become an important part of the rest of her life. At age 28, she felt a little intimated taking part in her first boxing workout at the storied Beaver Boxing Club, but she wound up liking it.

Never in her wildest dreams did Perry see herself ever going into a ring and fighting. But she ended up competing in 57 bouts in her career, winning most of them. Perry earned numerous provincial titles and was twice crowned national champion in the 57 kg category.

Perry’s late start in the sport paid dividends in a way – she set a record for becoming the oldest Canadian champion at age 39. That was her final year competing, but Perry had already begun coaching while active as a boxer and she’s since become a high-performance coach and administrator at many levels.