The first card of 2018 for the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is in the making and the tentative date is set for February 17 at the National Gymnasium.
According to a GBA President Ninvalle “the 12-bout card will not only include local fighters but will also see international pugilists in the “squared circle”, the card is being held in collaboration with former Guyanese amateur boxer, Alford `Boxer’ McDonald.
Thus far it is understood that Jamaica and St Lucia have signaled their intention of
Colin “Superman” Lewis will be looking to knock out St Lucian Nathan Ferrari again on February 17
sending their respective gladiators to represent their homeland.
In a release to the media, McDonald revealed; “It is my understanding that French Guiana and Grenada are also waiting on the sideline to confirm coming to Guyana. I had promised last year that this would be an annual event. We need more exposure and quality competition for our young boxers and this tournament will provide just that”.
While the organization of the tournament is still in the early stages, the full composition of the card will be known within two weeks as McDonald continues to work closely with GBA boss Steve Ninvalle.
After the recent Caribbean Developmental Boxing Championships late last year where Guyanese Colin “Superman” Lewis steamrolled St. Lucian light welterweight champion, Nathan Ferrari, the latter is eager for a rematch with the Guyanese, while French Guiana has also signaled their intention to send someone to test the Caribbean bantamweight top dog `Lightning’ Keevin Allicock. It is expected that there will be at least four international bouts.
Ninvalle revealed that it is expected that boxers from Grenada and Barbados are
Ryan Atkinson
also expected to grace the shores of Guyana, however he maintained that their participation is yet to be fully confirmed.
In addition opponents are also being sought for Joel “Stone” Williamson; Caribbean middleweight champion “Dynamite” Desmond Amsterdam, and national light heavyweight champion, Dennis “Menace” Thomas.
The February 17 card follows on the heels of a collaborative effort between the GBA and Seon Bristol of Briso Promotions that was staged at the National Gymnasium on Boxing Day.
