With just one week to go, the ‘Bad Intentions’ boxing card is definitely heating up and arguably Guyana’s best young fighter, Dexter Gonsalves is looking to stamp his name in the record books on his way to a world title shot.
When Guyana Times Sport visited Gonsalves, the young man was putting sweat and blood into his training at the Gym located in his
Dexter Gonsalves will be looking to make a statement heading into the main event at ‘Bad Intentions’
neighbourhood of Albouystown, which has produced some of the best boxing talents the country has ever seen.
President of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control, Peter Abdool has already indicated that DeMarcus ‘Chop Chop’ Corley is here to win and is not going to take this fight lightly, but Gonsalves is taking his training seriously to ensure he gives Guyana a win over the United States bred boxer.
Heading into this fight, Gonsalves has, for the first time in his career, a dietician and new set of gears, all compliments of NexGen Promotions, who has been assisting him in his preparations.
Coach of the 27-year-old talent, Sebert Blake, noted that he has intensified his training approximately one month ago, doing a lot of road work inclusive of sparring, strength training, bag training and a lot of speed work.
He added that the tempo is high and regardless of the situation, Dexter Gonsalves will emerge victorious because he is an adoptable young man, sighting the fight against Atwell as an example of his capabilities.
Corley is a world rated boxer, having fought the likes of Mayweather and Cotto but Blake has pointed out that the team has watched tapes of Corley’s fights and have found a few weaknesses that they will be looking to capitalise on.
Gonsalves said he is focusing on his countering skills but the environment is very difficult for boxers to actually develop this technique and has called on the government and the boxing board to help develop the sport.
Gonsalves currently has fought 11 fights with seven knockouts.
There is much anticipation when the two square up in the ring for 12 rounds, battling for the Fecarbox Lightweight Title.
In the middleweight category, Mark Austin will look to stop the mighty Jamaican Michael Gardener in his boots.
One of the most favoured clashes of the night will be in the lightweight category where Imran Khan will look to redeem himself against Quincy Gomes.
Gomes had emerged victorious against Khan the last time these two met, but Khan has identified his mistakes from the last fight and has already started to correct them. However, Gomes does not intend to go the full six rounds with Khan, and wants to finish the fight in round one.
Another lightweight bout for the night will see Anthony Narine making his debut when he shares the square with Keeve Allicock for four rounds.
The first fight slated for the night will have the crowd on their toes to witness Kelsey George, a young Berbician, looking to defeat Barbadian Chadwin Estwick.
Estwick, who is on a winning streak, is looking to extend it, while George will be aiming to gain some momentum for his future.
‘Bad Intentions’ is slated for August 27 at the Giftland Office Max Mall, Lilliendaal, East Coast Demerara. Admission costs $3000 (ringside) and $1000 (general admission).
