Some 31 amateur boxers have been named in a list of probables to represent the nation at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) International Goodwill Competition which will be hosted here next month.
However, as a prerequisite to representing the Golden Arrowhead at the grand November 26-29 event, the pugilists will have to impress the selection committee when the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) stages its three-day National Open Championships tentatively billed for October 23.
According to chairman of the coaching commission, Sebert Blake, “the GBA has a long list of boxers so we gave them a heads up that they will represent Guyana pending their participation at the Open championships.”
The three-star International Boxing Association (AIBA) certified coach added that… “We will evaluate their performances in the National Open to come up with a formidable team to represent Guyana.”
The coaching commission comprises Blake along with the GBA’s Technical Director, Terrence Poole, national coach, Wincel Thomas, Adrian Thompson, James Walcott and Clifton Moore.
Fifteen territories were invited to compete at the Goodwill event and according to president of the association, Steve Ninvalle, eight of them have confirmed their participation so far.
Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, French Guiana, Jamaica, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago are the territories that are confirmed.
The local boxers named are: Tyron Lashley, Jamal Eastman, Michael April, Glenroy Smith, Dennis Thomas, Quincy Small, Travis Hubbard, Keevin Allicock, Kevin Allicock, Nankumar Singh, Klaus Daniels, Anandram Dharamraj, Clifton Graham, Jason Barker, Delon Charles, Richard Subratte, Seon Griffith, Orin Bancroft, Ron Smith, Dewani Lampkin, Junior Henry, Taseka Howard, Theresha London, Clairmont Gibson, Aquincy Harvey, Desmond Amsterdam, Markember Pierre, Trevon King, Enoch John, Quincy Boyce and Dwon Thompson.
