Amateur boxing back on track with Pepsi Mike Parris National U-16 Boxing tournament

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GBA’s first Vice President, Dr Marissa Parris accepts the sponsorship cheque from DDL’s Brand Manager, Larry Wills as Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the association, Seon Bristol (left) and President, Steve Ninvalle look on.
GBA’s first Vice President, Dr Marissa Parris accepts the sponsorship cheque from DDL’s Brand Manager, Larry Wills as Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the association, Seon Bristol (left) and President, Steve Ninvalle look on.

After being floored by the COVID-19 pandemic, amateur boxing is back on its feet and will make a fighting return tomorrow in the form of the Pepsi Mike Parris National U-16 Boxing tournament.

These and other details were disclosed yesterday during a press briefing by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA).

The event which will see in excess of 40 pugilists battling for trophies and medals, returns to its roots after a two-year hiatus. According to president of the association, Steve Ninvalle, the 11th edition of fixture will box off from noon at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Gym.