THE second Andrew Lewis Novices boxing championships will commence this evening from 19:00hrs at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.The event, which should have started last Friday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall had to be rescheduled to tonight at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Eleven boxing gyms from around the country will be represented and keen and exciting competition is anticipated as the young pugilists from each of the gyms and in each weight category will be seeking championship honours in their respective weight divisions during the three-night affair.
Defending champions Guyana Defence Force will be keen to make a successful defence of the Overall champion gym title they won at the inaugural championships last year, but they will have to be wary of the opposition, as two gyms each from Essequibo and Berbice as well as two from Linden and four others from Georgetown will be seeking to claim championship honours.
Weigh-in and medical examinations were held yesterday at the Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis Gym, in Albouystown.
Admission is $500 for adults while children will be admitted free.