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Republican Gym anxious to compete at Andrew Lewis Novices championship
Kaieteur Sports – With just four days to go before the bell rings for the return of the Andrew Lewis National Novice Championships, the Republican Gym is shaping up to be a serious contender at the National Gymnasium.
The three-night slugfest, widely regarded as the launching pad for Guyana’s future champions, will showcase emerging talent from across the country. It also marks the highly anticipated comeback of the Republican Boxing Gym, now under the experienced tutelage of veteran trainer Wincell Thomas.
Coach Thomas revealed that preparations are on track, noting that the gym will host an inter-prison boxing camp to finalize its roster for the July 25–27 showdown, hosted by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA).
“I’m pleased with the progress of the inmates, particularly those who have dedicated themselves and embraced the rigours of training,” Thomas said, praising the grit and determination shown by his charges.
He pointed out that they will host an inter-prison event, where the boxers will be selected for this weekend’s event.
Named in honour of the late Andrew “Six-Head” Lewis, Guyana’s first world champion, the tournament, often dubbed the GBA’s “talent cradle,” serves as a critical stepping stone for young boxers making the leap into the amateur ranks. The event also plays a pivotal role in scouting and grooming talent for the national team.
At last year’s edition, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Boxing Gym reasserted its dominance, clinching the Best Overall Team title.
Standout performances included Jagwan Milo, who was named Best Novice Boxer, Ryan Rogers of the Forgotten Youth Foundation Gym, who took home Best Schoolboy Boxer, and rising star Kenisha Plass, who was crowned Best Female Boxer.
This year’s tournament is expected to attract fighters from all ten administrative regions, setting the stage for three action-packed nights of pure boxing action.
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