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Guyana secures Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys C’ship crown
…sweeps U13, U17 and U19 divisions
Kaieteur Sports – Guyana delivered another commanding performance at the ninth Annual Winfield Braithwaite Schoolboys and Junior Boxing Championship, securing the overall title with 20 points as the three-day tournament concluded Saturday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
With the home contingent already setting the pace after two days of action, Guyana closed out the championship in style, collecting four gold medals on the final night and five of the seven available titles at the closing session. St Lucia finished as runner-up.
The home fighters dominated the medal haul, particularly in the Under-13 division and the 37-40kg, 52-56kg, 57-60kg and 71-74kg international categories, underscoring Guyana’s depth across the junior ranks.
Guyana Boxing Association President, Steve Ninvalle (left) handing over championship trophy to Coach Lennox Daniels after Guyana would have successfully retained the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships at the CASH on Saturday evening.
Leading the charge on the final night was Under-13 standout Ukesh Persaud, who followed up his impressive opening-day showing with another polished performance. Persaud dispatched Natram Sugrim via a referee-stopped-contest (RSC) decision 53 seconds into the second round to secure gold.
From the opening bell, Persaud dictated the tempo with sharp technique and precision, showing a mature understanding of when to unleash his jab and when to counter. The decisive sequence came in the second round when his aggression forced Sugrim onto the ropes before the contest was brought to an end.
Persaud’s triumph further cemented his status as the outstanding boxer of the Under-13 division.
Junior Madray then produced a gritty performance to add Guyana’s second gold of the evening, overcoming Trinidad and Tobago’s Shawn Ramnaugth in the 37-40kg final.
Guyanese Ryan Rogers making Trinidad’s Fabio Jacb feel the weight of his gloves during the 57-60kg final on Saturday.
Ramnaugth displayed impressive skill and composure early on, while Madray initially appeared eager to throw too many punches without enough success. But the Guyanese youngster adjusted his tactics, steadily applying pressure and making life increasingly difficult for his Trinidadian opponent.
By the opening exchanges of the third round, Madray had taken control and held his composure to secure the points decision.
Ryan Rogers provided another highlight for the home crowd, rallying to defeat Trinidad and Tobago’s Fabio Jacob in the 57-60kg final.
Jacob had the better of the early exchanges, particularly with his body punching, as Rogers struggled to find the range for his counters. The Guyanese, however, turned the contest around midway through the second round.
Rogers found his rhythm and began landing with greater authority, forcing Jacob to take two standing eight-counts. He finished the job emphatically in the final round, driving the Trinidadian onto the ropes with crisp combinations to the head and body and closing out a statement victory.
Not every final went Guyana’s way.
St Lucia’s Daniel Martin spoiled the home party in the 75kg final, defeating Guyana’s Oasis ‘Pretty Boy’ Prince on points. Martin’s dangerous right hand repeatedly troubled Prince, who was overwhelmed by the St Lucian’s sustained attack.
Guyana’s Ken Harvey also fell short, losing the 60-63.5kg final to St Lucia’s Nachan Alex.
There was, however, another Guyanese victory when Jofes Jackson edged St Maarten’s Samir Arndell by split decision in the 71-74kg final. Isiah Nurse completed the night’s local success by defeating compatriot Cort Mahaze in the 52-56kg final.
The championship’s individual honours also reflected Guyana’s strong showing. Imotep Vanderstoop was named Best Boxer in the Under-13 division, while Lennox Lawrence claimed the Under-17 award and Lekiam Amores Barroso took the Best Boxer prize in the Under-19 category.
By the time the final bell sounded, Guyana had once again established its authority on home soil.
With 20 points, the host nation walked away as the 2026 Winfield Braithwaite Schoolboys and Junior Boxing Championship overall champions, with St Lucia settling for second place.
For Guyana’s emerging boxers, the three-day tournament provided more than a medal haul, it offered another compelling demonstration of the depth, talent and competitive spirit being developed through the country’s junior boxing ranks.
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