GBA nominates ‘AK47’ for Sportsman Award - Ninvalle

GBA nominates ‘AK47’ for Sportsman Award – Ninvalle

Mar 26, 2017 Sports

The Guyana Boxing Association created a bit of history locally by announcing that it has

Steve Ninvalle

nominated Caribbean Super Heavyweight champion Jason ‘AK47’ Barker for the 2016 Sportsman of the Year Award. The disclosure was made by GBA president Steve Ninvalle yesterday.
Barker, an inmate of the Georgetown Prison, defied the odds when he moved up from his heavyweight comfort zone to snatch the region’s superheavyweight title in Barbados last December.
“We obviously had no hesitation is nominating Mr. Barker. He has done, himself, the Guyana Prison Service and Guyana very proud. I am not certain but this may be the first time that we have actually had an inmate of the prison being nominated for such a prestigious award,” Ninvalle said.
Barker has ruled the local heavyweight scene with an iron fist. He won the National Open with ease and has not lost a fight during last year. With promptings from the local coaching team he decided to take aim at the Caribbean Super Heavyweight title in Barbados.
There in the final, ‘The Prison Pride’ defeated Jamaican Ricardo Brown who outweighed him by over 40 pounds.
“Even with the odds stacked against him Mr. Barker was able to achieve what many considered to be improbable. Even if he were to quit the sport now he would still be a success story. He has turned his life around and is well respected in the prison. It is our hope that his achievements, disciple and dedication would inspire other inmates,” Ninvalle added.
The National Sport Awards is scheduled to be held on April 21 and is organized by the National Sports Commission.

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