GDF on top again, as Terrence Ali Open Championships concludes

It was an exciting conclusion to the Terrence Ali National Open Boxing Championships on Sunday evening, as the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) boxing gym did as their name suggests, defending their ‘best gym’ title in a night of fistic fury.

Though challenged by the strength of the Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF), GDF’s pugilists held firm on the final night of the competition to ensure the trophy would stay at Camp Ayanganna.

New Amsterdam’s Kurt Mahase pulled off a win against Andrew Lewis Gym’s (ALG) Isaiah Nurse in the 53- 58kg final. However, ALG managed to urn the tables when Ken Harvey was the victor in a contest that was stopped by the referee, against his gym mate Curtis McDonald.

GDF’s Richard Sutton got them going with a win over FYF’s Richard Sabrattie while and all- GDF clash saw Julius Kesney getting the better of his gym- mate Lincoln Murray.

Septon barton overcame Seon Griffith in full FYF battle. Joel Williamson added some much- needed points to Rose Hall Jammers’(RHJ) tally with a victory over FYF’s Patrick Harvey. However, their fortunes couldn’t roll over to the ensuing bout as GDF’s Colin Lewis with his customary flair put a stop to RHJ’s Jamal Eastman.

Another all- FYF battle ended with Shaquain James’ hands being lifted by the referee, after he took on Mark Crawford. Desmond Amsterdam, representing GDF, showcased his international experience with a comfortable victory in the 71-75kg clash with Travis Inverary.

Another win went GDF’s way when their boxer Orlando Norton took down Carsol Goodchild of ALG in the 75-80kg final. GDF’s Wayne July then capped off their campaign with a victory over Aquency Harvey.

FYF’s boxers continued to put up a fight, even as the card winded down with Emmanuel Pompey pulling off a thrilling win over GDF’s Zedan Gray. Then, the lone Women’s bout of the night, pitting the Jackman sisters against each other, ended with Abiola claiming the win.

The Terrence Ali National Open Championships was the last stop on the Guyana Boxing Associaton’s (GBA) calendar for 2025; ending on quite an exciting note.