Amateur boxers on show for opening of Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym

Feb 17, 2010 Sports

Renovation works have been completed on the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym and on Saturday February 20 next the administrators of that institution, in collaboration with the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) will stage an eight bout boxing card that include the nation’s best amateur boxers to herald this auspicious occasion.

Steve Ninvalle

GABA executives have also planned a Bar B Q and Fish Fry to be held simultaneously with the boxing card. President of the GABA, Steve Ninvalle said that his organization would endeavor to provide constant activities for the boxers. He said that the programme for the fiscal year will get underway soon starting with the Novices Boxing tournament.

The administrators are now working in tandem with the coaches and other stakeholders to put the modalities in place before the first tournament is staged.

Meanwhile, boxers would be drawn from the many gyms around Georgetown and in other regions as GABA executives move to engage boxers from right across the country in frequent combat.

The action gets underway from 11:00hrs moments after the Honourable Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, Dr. Frank Anthony performs the ceremonial ribbon cutting activity.. Participants are urged to be present at the venue by 10:00hrs to facilitate the weigh in ceremony and a prompt start.

The entire card reads, U15 category (75-79 lbs): Seon Griffith (FYF) vs. Joel Williamson Pocket Rocket Boxing Gym). (103-110lbs) Jermaine Agard (FYF) takes on Donald Trap (Timerhi Warriors).

Youth Category, Welterweight: Fabian Anthony (CBG) versus Ron Smith (TW), Females (Lightweight): Theresa London (FYF) vs Amanda Charles (HE).

Open Elite Category: Flyweight: Imran Khan (HE) versus Daniswar Narine (Rep). Junior Welterweight: Akeem Alexander (MCBG) vs David Thomas (Rep), Middleweight: Devon Boatswain (GDF) vs Dennis Thomas (HE) and Light/heavyweight Trelon Munroe (Rep) tackle Sherwin Clarke (PRBG).