He further stated, “I want to wish the promoters tremendous success, as to my knowledge this will be the first time six titles will be up for grabs here in Guyana and what they are doing is trying to revive the sport and being an ardent sports fan, I had no hesitation in throwing in my support, which may be a surprise to many taking into consideration that I am a cricket fan, but we are talking about putting that face of Guyana on the international map through sports once again.”

Raphael wished Moore success in the defence of his title as well as contending for four others, which would place him in the number three position in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight division.

Moore’s promoter and manager and head of HEP Carwyn Holland thanked Raphael for his thoughtful and timely contribution and at the same time, informed the media of his charge’s options that are available to him, when he gets over Pastrana next Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).

“First of all, let me express heartfelt thanks to Raphael’s Real Estate and Day Care Centre for their support in helping us to make this card a success story not only for the boxers, but all of Guyana who will be on show. We know him to be deeply involved in cricket and for him to throw his support behind this card, speaks volumes for his love for sports in Guyana.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to inform all of Guyana that we have had two more bouts one lucrative and the other not so lucrative, in the making for Moore when he gets past Pastrana in the main bout of the card. This morning I received a call from Thailand, where he will be facing an opponent there for the number two spot” said Holland.

“Success in that bout will then see him taking on the number one ranked fighter for the title, as the champion has vacated same and moved up to a heavier division. This means that Guyana will be having another world champion within the next year, as Moore is capable achieving that.”