Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Sport, Dr. George Norton urged the Guyanese contingent of fighters to represent their country proudly at this Saturday’s “Sangre Malo” billed for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
Minister Norton was warmly received the local fighters who paid the Minister a courtesy call on Wednesday afternoon at his Main Street office. The fighters some of which included; Dexter Marques, Dexter Gonzales, Elton Dharry, Shawn Corbin and others, were given best wishes by the Minister who urge the team to represent Guyana to the fullest in the ring.
The Guyanese pugilists assume the familiar pose following Wednesday’s meeting with Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr George Norton
Norton said the highly anticipated boxing card was undoubtedly a big deal in the fraternity but a bigger deal as it focuses on the youth. He said that with Guyana having such class in the ring, he’s confident that upon the conclusion of Saturday’s bout, the Guyanese will be standing tall.
With the Spanish phrase Sangre Malo meaning Bad Blood, the Minister said he was expecting a very professional fight card as he believes that the quality of matches billed for Saturday’s card was as professional as it can get.
The Minister lauded the organizers; the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) and NextGen Global Marketing for having a smooth lead up to the fight. He said that the organizing of the event was good and he was happy to see international boxing returning to Guyana after a brief hiatus.
The fighters will assemble on Friday at the Strip at Giftland Mall, Pattensen, at 15:00h for the official weigh in.
