Terrence Poole Memorial International Championships slated for next year

In an effort to honour his legacy following his unexpected passing, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) would be staging the inaugural Terrence Poole Memorial International Boxing Championships in October 2025.
Intended to be an annual affair, the event would feature participation from several Caribbean nations, and would be open to all age categories and weight divisions.
GBA Technical Director Terrence Poole passed away unexpectedly on October 2 at the age of 60. According to reports, Poole complained of feeling unwell following the conclusion of his routine morning jog, and was rushed to the hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing. His unfortunate passing had thrown the fraternity into a state of mourning.
GBA President Steve Ninvalle has said, “Terrence Poole’s legacy and contribution to boxing are unquestionable. This is a simple but significant step in immortalising Poole’s legacy, which has been instrumental in the development of the sport, and which in the long term has afforded the association, and by extension the nation, the platform to dominate to the English-speaking Caribbean.”

According to Ninvalle, Poole was an exceptional administrator, who was able to provide the necessary support and guidance to the community, given his experience, overall knowledge, and love for the sport. He is convinced that administrators of Poole’s ilk are hard to find in the sport’s fraternity, and has said this lends further credence to the important place Poole had been accorded within the sport.
Ninvalle further said, “As an administrator, his love for the sport was second to none, and this was evident not only in his work ethic, but in his interactions and relationships with the local and regional fraternity. He will certainly be hard to replace, not only locally, but also regionally, given his contributions towards the development of the sport in the region. Poole’s passing leaves a massive hole that simply cannot be filled overnight. He will surely be missed, both inside and outside the squared circle. He was boxing.”
The 60-year-old boxing stalwart had been heavily involved in development of the sport in Guyana and the Caribbean Region, and had worked for decades as a Boxing Coach in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) — factors which had landed him a National Award, the Medal of Service, back in 2019.
During his own Boxing career, which began back in 1982, Poole claimed bronze and gold medals at the Caribbean Championships, Central American and Caribbean Games, and Pan American Games; and he had also featured in the quarterfinal segment of the 1994 Commonwealth Games.