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Oakville's Young is ready for title bout in Mississauga on Saturday A Canadian superwelterweight title fight involving Oakville's Ryan Young has been dubbed the Battle of Ontario. Young, 9-0 with seven knockouts, will be facing Ryan Wagner of Orangeville on Saturday, Sept. 24 in a scheduled 10-round bout at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Young has slugged his way through a number of international opponents of late, becoming one of the fastest rising prospects in the 154-pound division. At the same time Wagner has entered a new stage of his career, fighting all comers to reestablish himself as a leading Canadian contender. In 2015, Young showed he had endurance as well as fight-ending power by winning unanimous decisions over Nestor Faccio (15-7-2, 9 KOs) and Bruno Leonard Romay (16-4-0, 14 KOs). Young faces a crowd favourite in "The Nightmare" Wagner, who is 6-3 with three knockouts. Hungary's Krisztian Santa (12-72) could vouch for Young's abilities. He was dispatched by Young on a TKO in August 2015. "I'm excited to be back in the ring," says Young. "I think with the announcement of Wagner as my opponent more people are going to come watch the fight and support this card." Oakville's Ryan Young gets into the ring Saturday at the Hershey Centre in Both fighters are coming off wins Mississauga against reigning Canadian welterweight champion Ryan Wagner. against previously undefeated op| photo submitted ponents. "We are both local guys," added Young. "It makes for an exciting fight. I'm patiently waiting for (Saturday) to showcase the quality of my strength and conditioning program and boxing IQ." Since taking a brief layoff from the ring in 2012, Wagner has returned in style, battling the best available opposition while working in Alberta. Last year, in his biggest win to date, "the Nightmare" edged reigning Canadian welterweight champion Stuart McLellan (15-2-3, 5 KOs) via split decision. Wagner is confident he can pull off another upset. "Young, you are making a big mistake -- period," said a confident Wagner. "I'm coming for you. Your zero will be another added to my list. Train hard because you can bet I am. I'll be ready for whatever you bring." 49 | Thursday, September 22, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Nutrience Oakville half marathon participants start their race on Lakeshore Road in front of Coronation Park. | photo by Michael Ivanin ­ special to Burlington Post Nutrience half marathon No. 10 Sunday The Nutrience Oakville Half Marathon is celebrating its 10th year in 2016. The annual event, scheduled this year for Sunday, Sept. 25, draws runners and walkers to the shores of Lake Ontario. Participants are invited to attend the Runner's Expo being held the day before the race -- Saturday, Sept. 24 -- from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Coronation Park. Runners will be able to pick up their Tshirt, runner's bib and a swag bag that contains two free tickets to a Mississauga Steelheads OHL game. The expo, with vendors on site, is open to the general public. Sunday's race, which starts at 7:45 a.m., offers opportunities for every type of walker and runner to take part. Events include the Nutrience Half Marathon, 10K, 10K Student Relay, 5K and 2K. Participants are guaranteed an excellent running experience through the residential and downtown Oakville route, which finishes at Coronation Park. Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Thursday). Visit www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com for more information or to register. 1-866-701-ENDO (3636) www.improvinghealth.ca COMING SOON Join Canada's #1 Fitness Club SHAPE of your life. Join today and Get into the BEST Burlington's 2nd GoodLife Club is Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? GET 4 FREE LIMITED TIME OFFER WEEKS * ONLY $ 9 PER WEEK + enrolment Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Not taking insulin? LMC Research is looking for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes to participate in a clinical research trial to help lower blood sugar levels. Compensation for medication and travel may be provided! NO JUDGEMENTS® EveryBODY Welcome Proudly Canadian Since 1979 Appleby 24/7 Co-Ed Club 2525 Appleby Line (at Dundas) 905-332-8580 goodlifefitness.com Interested? Call LMC at: 1-866-701-ENDO (3636) 1 866 701 ENDO (3636) *When joining, you will be required to pay a $39.99 enrolment fee based on the purchase of a one year, one club membership. $18 biweekly payments will commence based on your start date and valid at Appleby 24/7 Co-Ed Club. Applicable tax applies. Limited time offer. Other conditions apply, see club for details. Please check goodlifefitness.com or with club for hours of operation.