Syd Vanderpool
Syd “The Jewel” Vanderpool (born September 23, 1972 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) [1] is a NABO (North American Boxing Organization) champion boxer (super middleweight), ranked #1 in the world in 2004 by the IBF. After retiring from competitive boxing in May 2005 with a professional record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's, he is now the CEO of Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre in Kitchener, Ontario.[2] Syd, the youngest of five brothers, was encouraged by his father, a boxing fanatic, who incorporated his love of the sport into every aspect of his children’s lives by including a full size boxing ring in their backyard. Syd fought world champions Bernard Hopkins, Jeff Lacey, and has a victory over Glen Johnson.[3] It is through boxing that Syd has learned many valuable lessons that he applies to his life outside the ring. According to Syd, success is not about how great of a boxer one can be, but rather measured by the quality of meaningful relationships acquired while working toward a goal.[3]