Another historic moment was achieved by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), as the entity sent a two-member fight roster to the World Junior’s Boxing Championship in Yerevan, Armenia, which is pencilled to commence today.
Caribbean junior champions Tiquan Sampson and Akeela Vancooten will spearhead Guyana’s medal ambition, with experienced tactician Lennox Daniels serving as the coach. The trio’s attendance provides for the historic occasion, as it’s the first time that Guyana will be represented at the premier global youth championship, which is being administered by the world’s governing body, the International Boxing Association (IBA).
