HAVING partnered with Holland Entertainment Promotions (HEP) less than two years ago, when that entity staged a card that was dubbed ‘Caribbean Fury’, Hurry Up Promotions which is led by Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore, will be bringing to local boxing fans, ‘Overseas Invasion’  set to punch off at either the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall or Banks DIH, Thirst Park ground in the not too distant future.
In a telephone interview with Moore, the present Pan American Boxing Association (PABA), North American Boxing Association (NABA) and Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Super Bantamweight champion said the final logistics for the card, including the budget is being worked out as he intends to leave no stone unturned in making this a success.
Moore will headline the card against an unknown opponent, while national featherweight champion Clive ‘Wonder Kid’ Atwell will have the opportunity to prove he is better than Mark ‘Iron Chin’ Austin, when the two meet on the undercard.
Other fights on the undercard pits James Walcott facing Germany based Colombian Joseph Angolu, Anthony ‘Six Pack’ Augustine matching gloves with 1996 Olympian and USA based Guyanese John Douglas and Kelsie George meeting Martin Abdool.
According to Moore, negotiations are in the pipeline for former European champion Howard ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman to face Frank Galaze from the USA, a bout the American is eagerly looking forward to, based on Howard’s ring experience.
“My aim is to make this card a successful one. Ever since my partnership with Carwyn Holland, I wanted to pull off something like this, but I guess the time was not right back then as it is now, given the activeness of the boxers who will be involved.”
The 32 year old Moore who is also Guyana’s super bantamweight champion and has a record that reads 28-2, was making reference to the monthly held ProAm Friday Night Fights, which is being used by many pugilists in the Caribbean to boost their records.
“Some of them (fighters) have been more active than some of their opponents, including me, and I must give thanks and extend an undisclosed amount of appreciation to the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) and its president Peter Abdool for introducing the FNF.
With this card, I will be looking to get 100% support from the GBBC to make it a success and even though I have been caught up with training for my fight on the card and working out the logistics to make the card a success, I am happy to say that things are progressing in an efficient manner at the present moment,” stated Moore.
Reflecting on his previous relationship with Boxing 360, a promotional company he recently severed ties with, Moore said they were going back and forth when it comes to his handling rights, which ended in several disputes.
“Following several disputes with Boxing 360, I found it difficult to remain focus on certain fight plans which were not healthy for me, forcing me to sever ties with that promotional company, a fact that was confirmed when I received a letter from the arbitrator, who told me we are no longer together.
I am now a free agent, but looking to partner with Jim Folley’s Boxing Promotions, a promotional company who promotes fights in the USA and Dominican Republic, and is interested in promoting fights in Guyana, commencing with ‘Overseas Invasion’,” said Moore.
When quizzed on the inclement weather conditions that Guyanese experience along with certain hiccups that would prevent him from using the CASH, Moore said he plans to meet with Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony, with regards to the CASH, as he has it in mind to use that venue on  October 13 for the card.
“I would certainly like to use the Sports Hall, since my aim is to not only put on the card, but ensure the paying patrons are comfortable in more ways than one. But if that is not possible, then I will have to use the outdoor facility at Thirst Park and set the card for 29th September.”
Whichever date is conducive for the hosting of ‘Overseas Invasion’ it will be welcomed by the GBBC and boxing fans and enthusiasts alike, especially with the cancellation of the GBBC’s card that was dubbed ‘Redemption’, which would have featured former World Boxing Association light heavyweight champion Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Brathwaite taking on Shawn Corbin for the WBC/CABOFE title.