THE GUYANA Beverage Inc., along with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), yesterday made timely contributions to the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) in support of its World Boxing Council (WBC) CABOFE junior welterweight title fight between Guyana’s Clive `The Punisher’ Atwell and Jamaica’s Sakima Mullings, which is set for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall tomorrow night.Speaking at the simple presentation ceremony which was held in the GBBC boardroom, Peter Abdool thanked both entities for lending their support to the fight card.

He said it is the first time that Guyana Beverages Inc. has come on board to support professional; boxing and it is his hope that the relationship will be longstanding.
The company’s Marketing Manager Shamieza Yadram in response said her company, under the Turbo Energy Drink brand, is pleased to have joined the many other sponsors who are supporting the card and indicated that the company will continue to support the GBBC.
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority said the GTA is always eager to assist in whatever way possible to promote Guyana as a tourism site and the Caribbean Collision card will in one way assist the entity to promote Guyana as a sport tourism site.
Abdool, in brief remarks, said the Guyana Fight Nights of which Atwell is a product is televised to over 26 countries across the Caribbean and North America, so GTA’s input is well received.
Abdool indicated that very soon, Guyanese will be able to witness a world title fight being staged here in Guyana.
Meanwhile, the 12-round fight between Atwell and Mullings is the feature bout on the GBBC’s five-fight card and will have at stake the World Boxing Council’s CABOFE junior welterweight title.
The other four fights on the card will see Mark Austin tackle Dexter Gonsalves in an eight-round junior welterweight contest, while Edmond DeClou and Derick Richmond are down to contest an eight-round middleweight bout.
Keeve Allicock will make his professional debut against Quincy Gomes in a four-round lightweight contest, while Travis Fraser and Charwin Estwick will both make their debut in a four-round junior middleweight bout.
Atwell took the fight on short notice after the original contender for the title, Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis was ruled unfit due to a shoulder injury sustained while preparing for the fight.
Mullings, who is no stranger to Guyana, had hinted that he wanted to beat Lewis in his own backyard. After learning that Lewis was injured and Atwell is the replacement, he promised to do likewise with Atwell.
Fight-time tomorrow night is 20:00hrs and admission is $1 500 for the stands and $3 000 for ringside. The GBBC would like to thank the other sponsors; Giftland OfficeMax, Digicel, Banks DIH Limited, Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Insurance and COURTS Guy Ltd among others for coming on board and supporting the card.