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GBBC President, RTR Promoter donate tickets to GDF for Road to Redemption
As the greatest boxing event in Guyana’s history, the WBC double International Championship ‘Road to Redemption’ match starring Elton Dharry and Dexter Marques on April 23rd inside the National Stadium draws closer, the Guyana Boxing Board president Peter Abdool and local promoter Aleem Hussain paid a courtesy call to the Chief of Staff Brigadier Bess to thank the Armed Services for their service to the country and donated a large quantity of complimentary tickets.
From left: Staff Officer Two General Three with responsibility for Sports, Major Keith Watts, Promoter Aleem Hussain, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, GBBC President Peter Abdool and GDF Boxing Coach Terrence Poole.
Brigadier Godfrey Bess (left) receives the complimentary tickets from Promoter Aleem Hussain.
Brigadier Bess expressed his gratitude for the gesture and committed to working with ranks to ensure continuity in the performance of the Boxing gym. He stated that members of the gym will work with youths interested in the sport as a way to ensure that they occupy themselves meaningfully. “We will always support the endeavours of our ranks who venture into the field of boxing,” Brigadier Bess added.
Aleem Hussain of Nexgen Global Promotions said: “On behalf of Elton Dharry Promotions and Jack Bharat, I wish to present the members of the Armed Services with complimentary admission to what will be the first of its kind event in Guyana. We have similarly provided the other services, Guyana Police Force and Guyana Fire Service, with the same opportunity because it is important to recognize their selfless service on a daily basis to all Guyanese.”
Abdool was high in praise of the Guyana Defence Force Boxing gym and its performance over the years. He praised the critical contribution of the GDF gym to local amateur boxing. “GDF is pivotal to amateur boxing in Guyana. The discipline among GDF boxers always shows and this is commendable. Look at what is happening in amateur boxing and so this is the opportune time for there to be a return of the Inter services boxing competition.”
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport ensured that the greatest event had the biggest stage by allowing the action to take place inside the Providence National Stadium, usually the home of CPL Guyana Amazon Warriors, thereby underlining the significance and importance of this return of World Championship Boxing to Guyana.
According to National Sports Commission Director Steve Ninvalle, “The Ministry will be distributing 1,000 tickets to young persons and I believe that this is a key step towards rejuvenating the amateur ranks in boxing as it gives youngsters a chance to see boxing in the grandest setting.”
Sponsors of the event include: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; Demerara Mutual Fire; Guyana Tourism Authority; Samtronix; Giftland Mall; Morgan’s Investment; Unique Electrical & General Store; Caribbean Motor Spares; HRTM; Banks DIH; DDL; Comfort Sleep; Darthan Investments; Hand in Hand; Shareef General Hospital; Puran Brothers; Dave West Indian Imports; Bradley Mechanical Corp; MBBF Foundation; Skyport Homes; Pinegrove Inn Restaurant; NY Security & Communication; Georgetown Abstract; Gemini’s Lounge & Restaurant; New Apple Funding; law Office of Jaleel Adam; Steve’s Jewelry; Excalibur Capital; AGT Energy; SA Seafoods; D Ross Express and Amerigroup Properties.
Despite the magnitude of the event which is expected to include a halftime music and cultural show put on by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, ticket prices are just $1,000 for the Mound, $2,000 for Stands and $4,000 for Ringside. A limited number of all-inclusive tables for 8 which will receive service from Hard Rock Cafe are available by calling 645-0944.
Tickets are on sale at all Assuria General Insurance offices nationwide, Giftland Mall, Amazonia Mall, Movie Towne, The Locals Restaurant in Vreedenhoop and Fagoo’s General Store in Parika.
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