Dharry, Hedge in historic World title bout

Left to right (Selwyn Lett, Mahmood Loul, Patrick Boston, Kwesi Jones, Rudolph Hedge, Elton Dharry and Rudolph Fraser. (Iva Wharton photo)

Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry and Rudolph Hedge of Jamaica will create history tomorrow when they enter the ring to battle for the World Boxing Union (WBU) bantamweight title at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The two will contest the feature bout on the Night of Champions II Card.

That disclosure was made at the King’s Plaza, Main Street, where a press conference was held to introduce the boxers to the media.

This is the first time in Guyana’s history that males will be vying for a world title fight locally. Previously, female boxers