Boxer Mary Spencer of Cape Croker Ojibwe First Nation

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July 26th, 2012

Best of luck at the Olympics to boxer Mary Spencer of Chippewas of Nawash ( Cape Croker Ojibwe) First Nation. That sentiment I'm sure, is shared far and wide as Mary prepares to compete in London, England.

Mary Spencer's boxing coach on his star pupil . . .
Charlie Stewart says work ethic is what sets Mary Spencer apart as she prepares for Olympics.
VIDEO: http://youtu.be/2p9aVDvsfIM

Mary Spencer ( http://www.maryspencer.ca/ ) is an eight-time national champion, five-time Pan-American Games champion, and three-time world champion. She was named Canadian boxer of the year in 2010. She will be one of the favorites to win a gold medal in London in the 75-kilogram weight class.

She was named one of the 20 Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity list for 2011 by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS).

In a news release issued today, the Assembly of First Nations points out that Mary Spencer is also a Gen7 messenger, an organization that aims to encourage Aboriginal youth to live, and encourage others to live, an active and healthy lifestyle through sport and physical activity.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered congratulations and the best of luck to Mary, "On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, I commend Mary Spencer’s determination and dedication to sport and fitness, which has helped her achieve incredible success in achieving her goals both in and outside the boxing ring. . .
Adding to the list of other Indigenous Olympians committed to inspiring and motivating young people, Mary enthusiastically spends time in First Nation communities meeting with youth to discuss the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in achieving goals. Mary is a true role model for all young people, particularly young Indigenous women."


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VIDEO Interview: Mary Spencer is not only a 3 time world champion boxer and our best hope for a medal when women's boxing debuts at the Summer Olympics this year, she is also the new face of Cover Girl cosmetics.
http://youtu.be/CCXrHwboEhk

"I'm Strong, I'm Beautiful, I am a Covergirl"

http://www.covergirl.ca/en_ca/olympicga ... mary_story

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