The New Amsterdam Boxing Academy is intensifying preparations ahead of the National Boxing Championships, scheduled for December 19–21 at the National Gymnasium in Georgetown, as the club looks to make a strong statement on the national stage.
According to Head Coach Jeff Roberts, the academy’s boxers have been engaged in focused training sessions aimed at sharpening technique, improving conditioning, and building ring discipline as the championship draws closer. Roberts said the team has been working consistently, with an emphasis on fitness, defensive awareness, and tactical execution.
The New Amsterdam contingent for the championships includes Terron Wintz, Jofes Jackson, Curt Mahase, Ukesh Persaud, Curtis McDonald, and Robert Persaud. The group represents a mix of developing and more experienced fighters, all eager to test themselves against the country’s best.
Coach Roberts noted that the upcoming championships are an important measuring stick for the academy, providing valuable exposure and competitive experience for his athletes.
“This tournament allows our boxers to showcase the work they have been putting in and to measure their progress against top competition from across Guyana,” Roberts explained.
“It’s also about discipline, confidence, and learning to perform under pressure,” he added.
The National Boxing Championships are expected to attract fighters from clubs nationwide, making the three-day event one of the most competitive fixtures on the local boxing calendar for amateur fighters.
For the New Amsterdam Boxing Academy, the championships also serve as part of a broader development pathway, with the long-term aim of producing national representatives.
As preparations continue, the academy remains confident that its boxers will step into the ring ready to compete, determined to bring pride to New Amsterdam and to continue the club’s growing presence in Guyana’s boxing fraternity. (G-4)
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