… leading up to Caribbean Championship

THE Caribbean’s highest AIBA-ranked boxing referee, Trinidadian James Beckles, will arrive in Guyana on Saturday for a 10-day stint.

Beckles will be the guest of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA). He will hold two referee/judges (RJ) seminars as well as officiate in the Caribbean Championship.
“Mr Beckles’ (or King James as we call him) presence in Guyana is synonymous with international competitions here. He was here in July when we held the Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors tournament and now for the Caribbean Championship, scheduled for December 6 to 9,” GBA president Steve Ninvalle informed.

“He will attempt to update both local and foreign RJs on rules of the sport. Beckles will hold a seminar on Sunday December 2 at the Resource Centre for local RJs.
The following day that seminar will wrap up with a practical session at the Andrew Lewis Gym in Albouystown. On Tuesday and Wednesday he will stage seminars for the foreign RJs,” Ninvalle added.

The GBA boss noted that his association is grateful that the high-ranking official has taken time out from his busy scheduled to fit in Guyana. “He is in high demand around the world and Guyana is fortunate that he has accepted to be with us at this time.”

The Caribbean Championship has attracted several countries including Antigua, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. The Twin Island Republic has the largest contingent of 26 boxers and would be led by Olympian Nigel Paul, a super heavyweight.