Hard Rock Cafe throws hat into boxing ring in Guyana 

General Manager of Hard Rock Cafe, Bernard Chavez (third from left) announced that the franchise will
provide all food and beverages for the VVIP, VIP, Ringside and President’s Pavilion along with their top notch service during a press briefing with some of the principals of the event yesterday. (Emmerson Campbell photo)
General Manager of Hard Rock Cafe, Bernard Chavez (third from left) announced that the franchise will provide all food and beverages for the VVIP, VIP, Ringside and President’s Pavilion along with their top notch service during a press briefing with some of the principals of the event yesterday. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

Hard Rock Cafe, known for fabulous entertainment and quality food worldwide has touched gloves with the promoters of the ‘Road to Redemption’ boxing event carded for April 23 at the National Stadium.

At a press conference held at their Movie Towne location yesterday, General Manager Bernard Chavez, of the internationally branded restaurant, announced that the franchise will provide all food and beverages for the VVIP, VIP, Ringside and President’s Pavilion along with their top notch service.

Said Chavez: “Once in a while a major event such as this double WBC International title fight comes along and we realized that this is a first for Guyana and wanted to ensure that Guyanese and the world are treated not only to the best in boxing but the best in food, drinks and service.”

The card, which will be headlined by Elton Dharry, with Dexter Marques in the co feature, brings international attention to Guyana’s sports development and has been given the full support of the government with Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., all demonstrating their commitment and providing massive resources to ensure the success of the event. 

The fight card will be broadcast locally and internationally according to the head of NCN, Neaz Subhan.

In addition to the packed action in the ring, there will be a halftime show put on by HJ Entertainment featuring top local artistes to showcase Guyanese talent to the world. 

Many major sponsors and new companies in Guyana such as Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Comfort Sleep, Samtronix,  Morgan’s Investment, Hand in Hand Insurance, Unique Electrical, Caribbean Motor Spares, HRTN Consulting, Darthan Investments, Turbo Energy Drink, SuperBet, Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) along with dozens of overseas based Guyanese companies are supporting the event. 

Tickets, priced as low as $1,000 for the event are on sale at Giftland, Movietowne, Amazonia Malls, all Assuria General Insurance offices nationwide, The Locals Restaurant in Vreed-en-Hoop and Fagoo’s General Store in Parika.