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Young boxer recognised for outstanding performances
Amateur boxer, 18 years old Tyrone Lashley, must have felt slighted when he was not included in the squad of boxers named by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) for special training for upcoming boxing events. Lashley of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice, who fights out of the Rose Hall Town Jammers Boxing Gym, has been outstanding for the year so far.
Tyrone Lashley displays his trophies won during the year so far, while his coach Gregory ‘Chassie’ Cort and assistant coach Paul Hughes with other members of the gym share the moment.
Among his achievements so far are winning the National Novices and Intermediate boxing championship in convincing fashion where he was declared the best boxer on show. At the moment he is being touted by many as one of the better up and coming young boxers in the country.
Notwithstanding his outstanding performance for the year so far, Lashley, who fight in the Junior Flyweight category at 105 pounds, has been overlooked by the GBA for selection and further training. However his achievements has not all gone in vain as he was recently recognized by the St Francis Community Developers (SFCD).
He was honoured at a simple ceremony held at the SFCD New multipurpose Hall at Portuguese Quarters, Corentyne where he was applauded for the achievements although working against the odds. Lashley who had his trophies on display was promised tokens of appreciation and assistance by the club which would include possible work, training and other benefits; full details are still to be worked out.
The young boxer is trained by former boxers Gregory ‘Chassie’ Cort and Paul Hughes at the Area H ground where they train in not ideal conditions, utilizing an old pavilion as their training base. However training takes places five days weekly from Monday to Friday. During competition training will intensify.
Notwithstanding the hurdles, Lashley plans to continue fighting against his opponents including the odds and has hopes of representing Guyana and the next Olympics in Brazil in 2016. (Samuel Whyte)
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