GBA to host development programme ahead of Caribbean Championships

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will officially launch its National Development Programme today at the Andrew “Six Head” Lewis Gym in Albouystown, under the guidance of national coach Lennox Daniels.
Traditionally focused on nurturing young, emerging boxers beginning their careers, this year’s programme will expand to include Guyana’s top fighters in preparation for the 8th Annual Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships, set for November at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

The event holds special significance, as Guyana is the birthplace of the tournament, which has grown into one of the Caribbean’s most anticipated developmental boxing events. With the championships returning to home soil, the GBA is intensifying preparations to ensure its fighters step into the ring in peak form.
“We want to have a look at all our boxers,” Daniels explained, while adding, “While we usually focus on the young talents, I think it’s important for us to see what the elites have been doing as well.”
The long-serving coach noted that the programme will be crucial in shaping Guyana’s squad for November, when local pugilists will aim to defend home turf against the region’s best young fighters.
Daniels highlighted that the GBA’s vision is not only to develop but also to unearth new talent, expanding the nation’s pool of fighters ready for the international stage.
“The programme will see boxers from all gyms competing on Saturday, and we will continue every Saturday leading up to the team’s selection for the Caribbean Championships,” Daniels said, hinting at intense sessions filled with sparring, fitness drills, and technical evaluations.
Daniels said hosting the championships presents both an opportunity and a challenge – a chance to showcase the depth of local talent while setting the stage for future champions.
He added that the GBA’s approach ensures no fighter is overlooked, whether they are newcomers stepping into the ring for the first time or seasoned elites sharpening their skills for regional supremacy.