At the much anticipated Guyana Boxing Board of Control’s, ‘Bad Intentions’ boxing card, come on August 27 at the Giftland Office Max Mall, Liliendaal,East Coast Demerara, Imran ‘Magic’ Khan will finally have the opportunity he has been waiting for to match gloves once again with Quincy Gomes.
Imran ‘Magic’ Khan looks to settle the score against Gomes (Dexter Ceres photo)
Khan and Gomes met last February at ‘Hostile Territory’ where Gomes emerged victorious.
However, Khan feels as though the decision was questionable noting he felt the match was a draw.
Nevertheless, Khan acknowledged his defeat, pointing out that he was good in the first three rounds but lost some amount of stamina heading into the final few rounds which allowed Gomes to capitalize.
When Guyana Times Sport visited Khan at his ‘Forgotten Youths’ Boxing Gym, Albouystown, he was deep into his training but took the time to talk about his main focus in defeating Gomes. “I’ve been training hard, getting up early, putting in extra hours in the gym and eating right.” Khan added, “This is the fight of my life and I will beat Gomes.” Khan is cognizant of the face that Gomes is a good fighter but the tables will turn and he will not be taking him lightly when the two clash.
Gomes has already signaled his intentions of ending the fight early and is also confident heading into the showdown.
This is definitely one of the most anticipated fights on the card as the two go head to head for six rounds in the lightweight category.
Khan has to his name over 100 wins in the amateur circuit and has gone toe to toe with Olympic boxers from Cuba, Venezuela, Kenya, Kazakhstan and others Fans will also be treated to some serious matches with reputations and pride on the line.
In the main event of the night, arguably one of the better Guyanese fighters, 27 year old Dexter Gonsalves will enter the ring looking to stop the experienced American, DeMarcus ‘Chop Chop’ Corley when they battle for 12 rounds.
Corley has been in the ring with the likes of Mayweather Jr. and Cotto but Gonsalves has been in the ring and defeated fellow Guyanese, Clive ‘the Punisher’ Atwell, a fight which resulted in Atwell suffering serious head injuries resulting in him needing surgery in the United States.
In the middleweight category, Mark Austin will look to stop the mighty Jamaican, Michael Gardener in his boots. 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. Admission cost $3000 (ringside) and $1000 (general admission).
