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Boxers intensify preparations for South American Championships
On a high after winning their respective bouts in the just concluded Four Nations Caribbean Boxing Championships, top pugilists, Welterweight, Eon Bancroft, Middleweight, Dennis Thomas and female Heavyweight, Theresa London, have commenced training in preparation for the South American Boxing Championships scheduled for Chile from March 7-18 next.
Last Wednesday afternoon, the trio was taken through their paces at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym, Independence Boulevard, under the watchful eyes of Cuban Coach, Francisco Hernandez Roldon, National Coach, Wensel Thomas and Terrence Poole and all three coaches are pleased with the continued progress of the boxers.
Bancroft, Thomas and London toning their muscles with the sledge hammer
When Kaieteur Sport arrived at the gym, the three pugilists had formed a larger group of boxers from several other gyms that were going through their paces in the ring. The three coaches kept a keen eye on the proceedings and Señor Roldon said that he is confident that the team will do well.
The boxers also punched the heavy bag to improve their timings and punching power but the real test of endurance occurred when they were asked to pound away on the truck tire with a sledge hammer weighing more than nine pounds. This exercise requires accuracy and concentration, develops key muscles in the arms and shoulders and improves punching power.
Meanwhile, the boxers earned their places on the current team after winning their respective bouts in the just concluded championships with Bancroft defeating Jamaican Kestna Davis and St Lucian, Ron Bastian.
Thomas had taken care of St Lucian Arthur Langelier on the opening night before returning to defeat Jamaican, Michael Gardner, in the finals. London was successful against Trinidadian, Chimere Taylor while London won from Chimere Taylor. Thomas and London had clinched the best boxer award in their respective categories.
Despite convincingly winning the first fight with a top performance, Bancroft was guilty of lunging and missing most of his punches in the Bastian encounter. Mr. Roldon defended his charge saying that he was forced to enter the ring earlier than was expected and as such, was not fully warmed up for the bout.
According to Roldon, Bancroft was down to fight the tenth bout but his fight was pushed to the top of the programme to facilitate the Jamaican’s early departure; Thomas also experienced similar circumstances.
Señor Roldon said that the impending championship will further enhance the local boxers’ reputation even as they prepare for duties in the 2016 Brazil Olympics. He said that there are many other championships leading up to the Brazil event and it would be to the boxers’ advantage to attend as many of them as possible.
The local squad suffered a blow after national bantamweight champion, Imran Khan, was omitted after he sustained an injury to his hand during his bout against Clairmonte Gibson in the finals of the Caribbean championships. The boxers depart Guyana soon.
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