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Jamaican boxers invade Guyana this weekend as boxing returns to the CASH

Apr 03, 2014 Sports

When former local Bantamweight champion, Dexter Marques steps into the ring against Jamaican, Rudolph ‘Cutting Edge’ Hedge for the World Boxing Council Caribbean Boxing Federation (WBCCABOFE) Flyweight title, fans can be assured of an action packed encounter as both pugilists are well known for their determination and skill.
The two will box in the main attraction of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) boxing extravaganza dubbed, Jamaican Invasion’ and slated for Saturday April 5 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) and Hedge needs no introduction to the Guyanese boxing public.
Fans will well remember his epic encounter against Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry even as they reflect on Marques’ bout against the same fighter and compare the results in an attempt to arrive at a realistic analysis.
Hedge had fought Elton Dharry in February last year and has given the ‘Bully’ the time of his life forcing him to dig deep before clinching a points decision. On the other hand, Dharry had made light work of Marques, stopping him in the 7th round when they fought for the latter fighter’s bantamweight title in May 2011.
Notwithstanding, one should not be deceived into using the above scenario as foolproof analysis especially since the experts have advocated that ‘styles make fights.’
Marques is no slouch and is a classy fighter who always enters the ring in tip top condition. Hedge has demonstrated similar propensities in his fight against Dharry and the Guyanese pugilist will have to dig real deep to come out with a win.
Yes, Marques has been somewhat inactive but in the interim, he has been training ardently and is experienced enough to adjust to the Jamaican’s style. This, coupled with his vast experience, may be just enough to help him clinch the coveted belt but Hedge may have different ideas.
The undercard will is also geared to provide some entertainment when Guyanese, Quincy Gomes oppose Jamaican, Toriano Nicholas in a 4 rounds lightweight bout, while local pugilist, Romeo Norville, fights another Jamaican, Kemahl Russell, in a 4 rounds super middleweight contest.
Junior/Middleweights, Mark Austin (Guy) and Devon Moncrieffe (Jam) will then battle over 8 rounds, while David Thomas and Richard Williamson will set the tempo in the curtain raiser, an all Guyanese super/lightweight affair over 4 rounds.
The Jamaicans arrive tomorrow morning and will appear at a press conference at a venue to be announced. Consequently, they will conform to the weigh in process at the Regency Hotel on Friday evening. The action gets underway at 20:00hrs sharp.

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