Didier Bence
Canadian boxer
Didier Bence (born August 14, 1987) is a Canadian professional heavyweight boxer from Laval, Quebec.
He is best known for becoming a Canadian amateur boxing champion as a teenager and winning bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games, defeating two-time US champion Mike Wilson twice in the process due to controversial stoppage at the 1:03 mark of the third round.
Being the most favorable participant of Pan American Games, walked away due to severe injury in his semifinal against Colombian Oscar Rivas and lost by walkover which earned him bronze. This injury didn't stop him to pursue his dream in Commonwealth Games and turning professional in 2011.
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