DEQUAN Shipping and Trading and Delmur Company Limited yesterday announced their support for Caribbean lightweight boxing champion, Jamal Eastman.

Eastman, the nephew of Howard ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman, is one of the country’s most promising boxers, and as such, Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is clear in ensuring he gets the necessary financial support needed to maximise his potential and do so without hindrance.

Eastman, to mark the long partnership with the two entities, received a cheque for an undisclosed sum and a pair of Everlast boxing gloves.

Steve Ninvalle, president of GBA, said the Berbician, a product of Rose Hall Jammers boxing gym, said the presentation was “simple, but significant”. He made a call for other companies to follow suit, as he emphasised the point that in many instances overseas boxers have the luxury of solely training and boxing, while Guyanese have to first earn a livelihood and then focus on training.

Darren Elcock, representing Dequan Shipping and Trading, said the company understands the difficulties local boxers face; hence he is “proud and happy to help”.
In a brief statement, Eastman said he is enthused by the support given and promised to do his best to ensure the Caribbean lightweight belt stays in Guyana.