April 23rd WBC Championship boxing event recognises GDF
As the greatest boxing event in Guyana’s history draws closer, Peter Abdool, President of the Guyana Boxing Board, and promoters of the legendary “Road to Redemption” event paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, to thank that august institution for its service to the country and to donate a large quantity of complimentary tickets.
From left are: Staff Officer Two, General Three, with responsibility for Sports, Major Keith Watts; Brigadier Godfrey Bess, GBB President Peter Abdool, and GDF Boxing Coach Terrence Poole
The WBC double International Championship match, starring Elton Dharry and Dexter Marques, will be held on April 23rd inside the National Stadium at Providence, EBD.
Brigadier Bess has expressed gratitude for the gesture, and has committed to working with ranks to ensure continuity in good performance of the GDF Boxing Gym. He said members of the gym would work with youths who are interested in the sport as a way to ensure that they occupy themselves meaningfully.
“We will always support the endeavours of our ranks who venture into the field of boxing,” Brigadier Bess has promised.
Abdool has been high in praise of the Guyana Defence Force Boxing Gym and its performance over the years. He has praised the critical contribution of the GDF Gym to local amateur boxing.
“GDF is pivotal to amateur boxing in Guyana. The discipline among GDF boxers always shows, and this is commendable. Look at what is happening in amateur boxing, and so this is the opportune time for there to be a return of the Inter-Services Boxing Competition,” he declared.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has ensured that the greatest event is played out on the biggest stage by allowing the action to take place inside the Providence National Stadium, thereby underlining the significance and importance of this return of world championship boxing to Guyana.
National Sports Commission Director Steve Ninvalle has said, “The Ministry will be distributing 1,000 tickets to young persons, and I believe that this is a key step towards rejuvenating the amateur ranks in boxing, as it gives youngsters a chance to see boxing in the grandest setting.”
Sponsors of the event include: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; Demerara Mutual Fire Insurane; Guyana Tourism Authority; Samtronix; Giftland Mall; Morgan’s Investment; Unique Electrical & General Store; Caribbean Motor Spares; HRTM; Banks DIH; DDL; Comfort Sleep; Darthan Investments; Hand in Hand Insurance; Shareef General Hospital; Puran Brothers; Dave West Indian Imports; Bradley Mechanical Corporation; MBBF Foundation; Skyport Homes; Pinegrove Inn Restaurant; NY Security & Communication; Georgetown Abstract; Gemini’s Lounge & Restaurant; New Apple Funding; Law Office of Jaleel Adam; Steve’s Jewelry; Excalibur Capital; AGT Energy; SA Seafoods; D Ross Express, and Amerigroup Properties.
Despite the magnitude of the event, which is expected to include a halftime music and cultural show put on by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, ticket prices are just $1,000 for the Mound, $2,000 for Stands, and $4,000 for Ringside. A limited number of all-inclusive tables for 8, which will receive service from Hard Rock Café, are available by calling 645-0944.
Tickets are on sale at all Assuria General Insurance offices nationwide, Giftland Mall, Amazonia Mall, MovieTowne, The Locals Restaurant in Vreed-en-Hoop, and Fagoo’s General Store in Parika.
