Insane Throttle News

6-25-2026

The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is preparing a memorial ride in Greater Sudbury on Saturday, June 27, to honor longtime member and former Olympic boxer Phil “Crazy” Boudreault, who passed away on January 20, 2026, just days before his 51st birthday.

Boudreault, a Sudbury native, left a unique mark on both the boxing world and the outlaw motorcycle scene. He was the only boxer from Sudbury to compete in the Summer Olympics, representing Canada at the 1996 Atlanta Games where he came agonizingly close to a medal. After his amateur career, he turned professional, fighting until a career-ending injury forced his retirement in 2009.

Long before his boxing fame peaked, Boudreault balanced the ring with membership in the Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club. When Satan’s Choice patched over to the Hells Angels in 2000, he rose through the ranks to become a high-ranking member of the club’s Ontario Nomads chapter. His road name “Crazy” reflected a reputation for living life full throttle.

Friends and club brothers remember him as a loyal figure who supported young people in the community trying to turn their lives around. According to those close to him, Boudreault hated winter, so his loved ones and brothers waited until summer to give him the proper send-off he deserved.

The memorial events run from June 26-28, with the main ride expected to peak midday Saturday. Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) issued a public advisory warning residents to prepare for increased motorcycle traffic, groups wearing club colors, and temporary road disruptions — particularly along the Kingsway, downtown core, and MR80 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 27.

Police emphasized they will maintain a highly visible presence across the city, including Valley East and the West End, while working with the Ontario Provincial Police Biker Enforcement Unit. Authorities stressed there is currently no specific threat to public safety and reminded motorists to plan extra travel time and follow officer directions.

In their statement, GSPS made clear that while they monitor outlaw motorcycle clubs closely, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of assembly. Their role is traffic management and public safety, not preventing lawful gatherings.

Boudreault’s life wasn’t without controversy. In 2004 he served prison time following a bar altercation involving a father and son. In 2016, while riding in Quebec with his girlfriend, he survived a targeted shooting that left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Ongoing health complications from infections and sepsis ultimately claimed his life earlier this year.

His story highlights the complex intersection of athletic achievement, outlaw life, and personal redemption that many in the 1%er world navigate. From Olympic rings to Hells Angels patches, “Crazy” lived a life that few could match in intensity.

The upcoming memorial ride is more than just a club event — it’s a tribute to a man who represented both Sudbury pride and the raw, unfiltered brotherhood of the Hells Angels. As brothers from across Ontario and beyond roll into the city this weekend, the roar of Harleys will echo through the streets in honor of a fallen legend.

For those in the Sudbury area, expect heavy motorcycle presence and exercise caution on the roads. To the family, friends, and brothers of Phil Boudreault — ride safe and ride strong.

Stay tuned to Insane Throttle for continuing coverage of outlaw motorcycle news, memorial runs, and the 1% lifestyle. What are your thoughts on Phil “Crazy” Boudreault’s legacy? Drop them in the comments below.

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