THE Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) would have its second edition of the Demerara Distillers Limited Under-16 boxing competition on December 14 at the Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown. GBA Tournament and Technical Director Terrence Poole disclosed that over 30 fighters from around the country are expected to participate.
Boxers representing Harpy Eagles, Forgotten Youth Foundation, Essequibo Boxing Gym, Rose Hall Jammers, Carryl’s Boxing Gym and Young Achievers will compete for honours. “We have planned to finish the year with a bang and the organising of this tournament bares testimony to what we promised,” Poole said.
The DDL Under-16 tournament began three years ago after the company joined forces with GBA to assist in youth exposure. DDL has since found reason to stay associated with the bcompetition which serves as the nursery for elite fighters.
Several boxers have graduated from the tournament to represent Guyana overseas. This year’s first edition of the tournament was staged in September at the same venue.