THE Government of Guyana, through Ministry of Communities, Department of Housing, began to shower the country’s latest boxing champion with gifts, presenting Lennox ‘Too Sharp’ Allen with a plot of land as a means of recognition for his February 15 heroics, when he defeated Derrick Webster to become the WBA super middleweight ‘Gold’ title-holder.

Allen had made a courtesy call on the Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Patterson-Yearwood, but as it turned out, it was not just another ‘photo op’.
The minister, after the two had exchanged all pleasantries, told Allen that the nation was profoundly proud of his achievement, after which she made the announcement of the Government’s generosity.

Allen, visibly overjoyed, thanked Patterson- Yearwood and the Government of Guyana, adding that since his return to Guyana, he is overwhelmed by the love shown by not only Government officials, but alsi from everyone. He said that randomly on the streets, or wherever he goes, people would stop and congratulate him on the win and wish him well in the future.

The 33-year-old Allen pointed out that Guyanese generally put aside their differences and embrace their own whenever someone does something monumental to bring positive recognition to the country.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon heaped praises on ‘Too Sharp’ Allen. “Guyana is proud of you and the success you have achieved. You are one of us and you have placed the Golden Arrowhead on the map and we therefore say congratulations.” Minister Harmon told Allen, when he paid him a courtesy call at the Watooka House last evening.

The minister was in the Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) to participate in the Region’s Flag-raising ceremony to observe Guyana’s 49th Republic Anniversary.

Allen also met Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and was later the guest of honour at the 49th Republic Flag-raising ceremony at D’Urban Park.