Boxing Alumni
Keeping the memories of the glory days alive and connecting Champions both past and present.
Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni – Our Purpose
The Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni was created to honor something that never truly leaves a fighter—the bond formed in the gym, on the road, and under the lights. Founded by Domenic Filane Figliomeni, this alumni network exists to preserve the legacy of amateur boxing in Canada while keeping its champions connected long after the final bell.
At its heart, the Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni represents brotherhood, respect, and shared history. It brings together boxers from every era—Olympians, national champions, coaches, and teammates—who once stood shoulder to shoulder representing their clubs, provinces, and country. These are men and women shaped by discipline, sacrifice, and pride, linked by experiences only fighters truly understand.
The mission is simple but powerful:
- To preserve the stories of boxing’s glory days before they fade with time
- To celebrate achievements both in and beyond the ring
- To reconnect champions from across Canada and around the world
- To mentor and inspire the next generation of fighters through lived experience
- To protect the culture and values of amateur boxing—hard work, humility, resilience, and respect
Through reunions, conversations, podcasts, archived footage, and shared memories, the Alumni creates a living record of boxing history—one told by the fighters themselves. It is not about rankings or records alone, but about the journeys, the sacrifices, and the friendships forged along the way.
The Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni stands as a reminder that while championships end and careers move on, the brotherhood never retires. The gloves may come off, but the connection remains—strong, proud, and timeless.
Founder Profile: Domenic Filane Figliomeni
The Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni was founded by Domenic Filane Figliomeni, not as a brand or a business venture, but as an extension of who he has always been within the boxing world—a connector, a storyteller, and a proud ambassador for the sport that shaped his life.
Born and raised in the small Northern Ontario town of Schreiber, Domenic’s journey reflects the heart of amateur boxing itself: humble beginnings, relentless discipline, and belief that greatness can come from anywhere. Known in the ring as Hollywood Filane, he went on to become one of the most accomplished light flyweight boxers in Canadian history, winning 10 consecutive Canadian National Championships—a record that still stands. He proudly represented Canada on the world stage as a two-time Olympian (1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta), earned Commonwealth Games medals, and competed internationally for more than a decade against the very best in the sport.
Yet, for those who know him best, Domenic’s legacy extends far beyond medals and titles. Throughout his career, he was known as the teammate who documented everything—capturing photos, videos, and moments others were too focused or exhausted to notice. He carried his hometown with him everywhere, often traveling with a Schreiber flag, sharing pins, stories, and Canadian pride with fellow athletes and world figures alike. Boxing, for Domenic, was never just about winning—it was about representing something bigger than himself.
After stepping away from active competition, Domenic never truly left the sport. He remained deeply connected through coaching, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. His induction into multiple halls of fame stands as formal recognition, but the respect he carries among former teammates and rivals speaks louder than any plaque.
The Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni grew organically from this lifelong role.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Domenic recognized something important: many champions had lost touch, their stories scattered, their shared history quietly slipping away. He brought them back together—not to relive ego, but to reclaim connection. What began as a simple virtual reunion quickly revealed a deep hunger among former fighters to reconnect, remember, and belong.
As founder, Domenic serves not as a gatekeeper, but as a custodian of memory. He believes that amateur boxing’s greatest asset is not only its champions, but its culture—camaraderie, humility, sacrifice, and mutual respect. The Alumni reflects his values: inclusive, cross-generational, and rooted in gratitude for the journey.
In many ways, the Hollywood Filane Boxing Alumni is a continuation of Domenic Filane Figliomeni’s lifelong mission—to honor where he came from, celebrate those he stood beside, and ensure that the stories of Canada’s boxing champions are never forgotten. The gloves may be hung up, but the responsibility to the sport—and to each other—remains.
The Hollywood Filane store in Schreiber is more than a business—it has become a recognized local attraction for boxing fans, sports enthusiasts, and travelers passing through Northern Ontario. Owned and curated by Domenic Filane Figliomeni, the store houses an extensive collection of boxing and Olympic memorabilia gathered from his decades of worldwide competition and travel representing Canada.
Inside, visitors will find a rich display of photographs, pins, national team tracksuits, medals, trophies, credentials, and keepsakes from Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, international tournaments, and training camps around the globe. Each piece tells a story—of a country visited, a fight contested, a champion encountered, or a moment shared on the world stage.
For tourists traveling through Schreiber—and for those who make the town and Hollywood Filane a destination in itself—this collection has become a must-see stop. What often begins as casual curiosity quickly turns into a deeper appreciation of the sport, the journey of a small-town Olympian, and the global reach of amateur boxing. Visitors are welcome to tour the memorabilia during regular store hours, making it an accessible and authentic experience rather than a traditional museum.
In a Northern Ontario community far from major sporting centres, the Hollywood Filane store stands as proof that Olympic history and world-class sport can live in small places—and that the stories behind the gloves continue to draw people in from near and far.