Surinamese promise fireworks at ‘Nuff Cuff’

The Surinamese are here and ready to redeem themselves at the first event of the year for the Guyana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF), BrisMac Promotion’s Nuff Cuff which is set for tonight at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Speaking at a press conference on the eve of box off, the Surinamese indicated that they are here to make a statement after Guyana thrashed them in their own backyard.

Speaking on behalf of the host President of the GABF Steve Ninvalle extended welcome to the visitors, recapping on the friendship the two countries share as well as giving reason why St. Maarten is not here.
“On behalf of the Guyana Boxing Association, I want to say welcome to Suriname, who has been an extremely good friend to Guyana as it relates to boxing and they would have taken up the invitation. We would have also invited St. Maarten but they had flight problems but Suriname made sure they made it to Guyana to be a part of this event,” Ninvalle stated.
Ninvalle went on to elaborate on the layout of the 15 fights carded, of which Suriname will be in action in four of those fights. He added that the Surinamese are strong fighters in mind and body and will definitely be good competitors tonight.
Meanwhile, President of the Suriname Boxing Association (SBA), Remie “one hand warrior” Burke indicated the pleasure of being here with hopes of bringing back the sport to its glory in Suriname.
“First of all I am glad to be here, my goal is to bring boxing back to Suriname” noting that it was big before but now it is getting slow but is trying to bring boxing back to the highs of the Suriname people. The SBA President gave Guyana credit in being more experienced as he, along with the SBA will be looking to get experience from the local Federation.
Burke added that “there isn’t much boxing in the country and this will provide the five fighters with some great exposure.”
Tickets cost $1,000 for VIP ringside and $500 for general admission stands.