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Jamaica’s Britney MacFarlane has revenge in mind at ‘Return of the Scorpio’ Boxing Extravaganza
Kaieteur Sports – Watch out Alesha Jackman, Jamaica’s Britney MacFarlane has revenge in mind, as she has issued a stern warning to her Guyanese rival ahead of their highly anticipated amateur rematch in the ‘Return of the Scorpio’ Boxing Extravaganza on June 3rd, declaring that she is a vastly improved fighter from their previous encounter.
Britney McFarlane
MacFarlane, 22, who previously competed in Guyana in 2018 and emerged as Best Female Boxer in the Caribbean School Boys and Junior Championship, will battle Jackman, the 58th ranked Elite Women 60-63 Kg or junior welterweight pugilist at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, in the headline event of the amateur section.
The above-said encounter is a rematch from their titanic 2019 bout in Trinidad and Tobago, which witnessed the Guyanese emerging victorious.
MacFarlane, who is set to arrive here on June 2nd, declared, “I am looking for revenge and I’m coming back to claim that title.”
Queried if she feels pressured to emerge victorious given the outcome of the previous encounter, MacFarlane said, “Yes the pressure is on but I fought against her before so I know what to expect.”
According to MacFarlane, representing the Jamaican flag is of significant importance, noting, “National pride is very important to me. To be someone that is always representing my county I always put them first.”
Probed if the postponement from the initial date of May 21 has afforded an improved preparatory phase, MacFarlane said, “Yes it has and it gave me more time to work on my combinations.”
She further noted, “I have been sparring for four rounds and more and I have been sparring with the guys in my gym.”
Quizzed about what she would tell her opponent given the state of preparation, the pugilist from the ‘Land of Wood and Water’ said, “Well all I have to say is that she should look out because I’m coming stronger than before.”
The ‘Return of the Scorpio’ Pro/Am Card is regarded by many experts as the largest fight card in more than a decade and is expected to surpass the overall quality of the critically praised Patrick Forde Memorial Championships, which is the yardstick for a local boxing event.
Five exciting professional bouts which will be headlined and co-headlined by Elton Dharry and Dexter ‘De Kid’ Marques respectively, as well as an amateur section of equal measure, are confirmed for the fight card.
Dharry will make his return to the squared circle against Ramos Ronald in an eight-round Bantamweight fixture whilst Marques will engage Luis Carrillo in an eight-round Super Bantamweight encounter.
A Caribbean rivalry will also recommence as local star Terrence Adams will battle Ricardo Blackman of Barbados, while Anthony Augustin will face off against Barbadian Emmanuel Anderson. The card will also feature a six-round Super Flyweight bout between females Natalya Delgado and Darianis Garcia.
In the amateur section, Trinidad and Tobago’s champion Lee Ann Boodram will face off against local standout Abiola Jackman, the IBA world 27th ranked Elite Women 81 and over Kg or heavyweight division pugilist in the second marquee encounter of this segment.
The other matches are as follows: Akeelah Vancooten vs Tafina Barker [51-54kg]; Isaiah Joyce (PPBG) vs Jamal Jones (VBG) [57-60kg]; Dexter Ray (Police) vs Shaquain James (FYF) [60-67kg].
The May 21st fight night will mark Dharry’s return to the ring in over a year and will serve as a tune-up for his July encounter on local shores with Hugo Hernandez of Mexico for the WBC Silver Belt. Dharry, 37, fought for the WBA Super flyweight title in 2019 but suffered a controversial ninth-round stoppage loss to Australian Andrew Maloney in Melbourne.
Tickets can be purchased at the sole location of Hot & Spicy Creole Corner. The prizes are: VVIP $10,000, VIP $6000, Ringside $3000, and Stands $1000.
- 22, Jamaica’s Britney MacFarlane, MacFarlane, Watch out Alesha Jackman, who previously competed in Guyana in 2018 and emerged as Best Female Boxer in the Caribbean
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