The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is scheduled to send a five-member outfit to Guadalajara, Mexico from July 11-19 to be a part of the American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Youth Qualifier.
This is according to President of the association, Steve Ninvalle.
Ninvalle revealed that the team will be led by Caribbean champion, Alesha Jackman and will also include prospects, Travis Inverary, Wayne Castello and Patrick Harvey.
AIBA Three-Star Coach, Terrence Poole was named as the Manager/Coach of the sojourn.
“This team is made up of several of our young standout boxers” said Ninvalle who underscored the importance relating to exposing athletes internationally.
The announcement of Guyana’s representation at the qualifier comes on the heels of star featherweight Keevin Allicock’s qualification to the Olympic Games.
Allicock, a Youth Commonwealth Games silver medalist has been exposed to several high level training camps and competitions. His exposure enabled him to be ranked among the best amateur boxers in the world which paved the way to clinching an Olympic berth in Tokyo, Japan.
The qualifier will be the first international competition that the GBA will send boxers to since 2019.
