GBBC expresses sadness at Terrence Poole’s passing

The Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) has expressed it sadness at the passing of renowned Boxing Coach Terrence Poole, MS.
In a statement issued earlier this week, the GBBC has said: “It is with shock, dismay and enormous sadness that the Guyana Boxing Board of Control has learnt of yesterday’s sudden passing of Terrence Poole.
“Never looking for accolades or praise, Terrence Poole’s quiet, unassuming but unwavering commitment to boxing (both the amateur and professional aspects of the sport) over decades of service cannot be understated.

“His undeniable impact on the development of our young talent, on the representation of the formidable Guyana Defence Force’s boxing teams over the years, on the sterling reputation of our numerous medal winning Guyana National boxing teams in international competition over decades, on our regional leadership of the sport, on the ability of the GBA to execute its annual plans and mandates, is all overwhelming visible testimony of a life of dedication to boxing that has served our community, our country and our region with great distinction.
“He shall be deeply missed, forever remembered and respected by our fraternity as a true ambassador of our sport, crossing seamlessly from amateur to professional, from boxer to coach, from local trainer to national team coach, from local administrator to regional and international team manager.
“Often the face of Guyana’s regional and international efforts in the sport, Terrence Poole with his affable, calm and sincere demeanor, his enduring smile, his integrity, his boundless energy, his big heart and his willingness to work for the betterment of the sport, will always occupy a special place in the hearts, the memories and the history of Guyana’s boxing fraternity.
“I suspect that our next card, amateur or professional, shall be the first that he will miss in nearly three decades. An overwhelming sense of loss and sadness shall surely accompany, if not entirely envelop, this particular ten count.
“On behalf of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control, we extend our deepest condolences to Terrence’s family and relatives, the GBA Executive, and to the entire boxing fraternity, particularly to the numerous young boxers whose lives may have been in some way influenced by his.”