… 2-hour visit, interaction with fans on tomorrow

THEIR commitment towards the continued development of sports in Guyana was once again expressed in tangible terms when Fitness Express manager Jamie McDonald welcomed Hugh Ross Classic Guest Poser Jeff ‘Classic’ Beckham to Guyana. Fitness Express sponsored the ticket and fees for Beckham to be in Guyana on the invitation of long-time friend and buddy, Hugh Ross.
Yesterday, at Fitness Express, located at 47 John and Sheriff Streets, Campbellville, Ross extended gratitude to McDonald for his unflinching support to the classics noting the significant part Fitness Express has been playing in the growth and success of the show over the years.
“I am humbly grateful to Mr McDonald, Fitness Express and staff for their partnership over the years. The Hugh Ross Classic Committee is really appreciative of your largesse and words of encouragement.”
McDonald in response thanked Ross and his committee for allowing his entity the opportunity to be on board once again.
“Fitness Express, ever since it opened four years ago have made it a priority to be deeply involved with bodybuilding and powerlifting and the strength sports in general, in Guyana, so any time an opportunity comes up we are always on board to help out in any way we can.
McDonald noted that he had no hesitation in agreeing to bring Beckham to Guyana especially since the IFBB Pro is very knowledgeable about the sport, nutrition and fitness.
“In addition to his guest-posing at the HRC Show, on Thursday (tomorrow) Jeff will be at our store between 14:00hrs and 16:00hrs and will answer any questions that customers or members of the general public pose to him about fitness, bodybuilding and nutrition in general. We are very excited to have him here for this as well.”
In brief remarks Beckham expressed gratitude to Fitness Express for agreeing to sponsor him. He noted that this is only the second time that he has travelled out of the USA and already has been experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the Guyanese fans.
“I’m having a wonderful time here and would like to thank Hugh for inviting me down here. I would like to encourage everybody to come to Fitness Express store and ask whatever questions they want. You can come punch me in my arms and have your photos taken, I’m cool, I’m just looking forward to see and interact with all you guys.”
Tickets for Saturday’s show are on sale at the National Cultural Centre at $1 500 each. Show-time at the same venue is 19:00hrs. Weigh-in time for athletes will be 10:00hrs on Saturday also.
Saturday’s showdown will feature defending champion Kerwyn Clarke whose quest to retain the overall crown will not be an easy task as he would have to get past the likes of old rival Devon Davis, Marlon Bennett, Alfred Jordon and new Novices King, Sylvester Andrews.
A mouth-watering show is in the making.