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Tri Nation Goodwill Schoolboys/Juniors/Youths/Female boxing Championships…Small crowd; big action as tournament concludes
The crowd was small but the action was big and at the end of the proceedings those in attendance voiced their approval when the curtains came down on the Guyana Boxing Association Tri Nation Goodwill Schoolboys/Juniors/Youths/Female boxing Championships at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) last Saturday evening.
Team Guyana copped the Lion’s share of the Medals. (Sean Devers photo)
Guyanese boxers’ dominance was never in doubt as from the onset they had fielded the largest contingent (35 as against 3 apiece from the other two participating countries). Indeed, President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle had clearly stated in his speech at the opening ceremony that the tournament was meant to provide the camaraderie among Caricom teams rather than distinguish which was the best. In the end, the tournament managed to achieve that goal as friendly rivalry was indeed achieved even amidst fierce duels.
While the inaugural night provided mostly action of an international flavor where Guyana and St Lucia shared the spoils, the final night saw mostly Guyanese boxers accruing valuable activity matched against their counterparts. Despite this, local pugilist, Christopher Moore, distinguished himself from among the lot when he scored a unanimous verdict over Kareem Boyce of St Lucia.
Both boxers went after each other from the first gong but Moore was guilty of easing the pressure when he had his man in trouble. This provided much needed respite for Boyce who in a resurged effort forced the Guyanese to the ropes where he scored with wicked body and head shots. Both boxers showed the effects of the grueling first round and the action stalled a bit at the start of the second stanza. Moore eventually dug deep and came up with a volley that rocked his man who sought refuge behind highly held guards.
The boxers saved the best for last and the final round was indeed a gem. The St Lucian stayed in close where he was more dominant and during that time scored with a few clouts to the Guyanese’s head. Moore then resorted to jabbing and moving and kept his opponent at bay. Boyce upped the ante and attempted to lure his man into a toe to toe slugfest but Moore wisely employed long ranged tactics that eventually saw him taking the honours.
Nathan Ferrrari (St Lucia) regained some respect for his country when he turned up the heat and forced his Jamaican counterpart, Jerone Enniss, to quit 2:51secs into the 2nd frame. Ferrari’s display impressed the judges who later ruled that he was the best boxer in his category. Earlier in the bout, Ferrrari’s aggression forced Enniss to infringe the rules when he ducked a mite too low to evade his opponent’s jabs and straight rights. A wicked attack shortly before the end of the second round resulted in Enniss tasting canvass. He was seen clutching his tummy but on closer examination it was discovered that he had sustained an injury to his arm.
The medical personnel, headed by ringside physician, Shawn Legall and members of the Guyana Defence Force medical team quickly assessed the situation and rendered the requisite assistance to the Jamaican pugilist.
Otherwise, the other bouts were contested among locals with the following results; Schools 60-64lbs: Seon Graham won from Dwayne Kellman, 65-69lbs: Shaquancy Wright defeated Deron Williams. Wright was later voted Best Boxer in the schoolboys’ category. 75-79lbs: Jakeel Codogan defeated Travis Ivervary, while in the 85-89lbs division Leon Moore prevailed over Marlon Sukra.
Kevin Mulling also continued his winning ways with a lopsided points verdict over Shakiem Jones one bout prior to the Isaiah Moore/Delroy Elcock 100-104lbs shindig where the former boxer prevailed. In the juniors category, in the jnr/flyweight division. Omar Pollard won from Herman Whyte and bantamweight, Keevin Allicock outpointed Shaquiel Wright. Pollard was later adjudged Best Boxer.
Jnr/welterweight pugilist, Duel Augustin proved to be too much for Brian Harris and won their bout moments before female boxer, Akea Lamazon was gifted the jnr/welterweight title after her opponent, Rianna Rogers, failed to show up for their bout. In the final fight of the night, Akiel Mounter had his hands raised after engaging Michael Edwards over three rounds.
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