MINISTER of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, ahead of tonight’s Road to Redemption boxing championship fight, welcomed the Panamanian boxers Orlando Penalba and Gilberto Pedrozas to the country, as they prepare to battle against Guyana’s best.

“It is my pleasure to have you all here and my country welcomes you but remember that only two winners will emerge from this magnificent event .and, of course, our entire country will be out there supporting Elton Dharry and Dexter Marques,” said Minister Ramson during the meet-and-greet session with the overseas pugilists

Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, explained that it was important for the public to know that the fighters were in the country and ready to fight. “There will be no excuses or cancellation of this double WBC International Title. They are here and ready to go to battle.”

Speaking with confidence, the undefeated Orlando Penalba stared down Elton Dharry and boldly predicted victory over Dharry when they square off for the WBC International super flyweight title and that he would return to Panama with the belt. “I am a sergeant in our military and when I fight, I fight to win”.

Meanwhile, Dharry quietly predicted that this would be a tough fight but one that his experience and strength would make him emerge victorious. “I’m not going to disappoint my thousands of fans and fellow Guyanese tonight at the Stadium.”

Pedroza will take on Dexter `De Kid’ Marques in the co-main event for the WBC flyweight silver belt.
Promoter Aleem Hussain “with the extraordinary assistance being provided by the minister and the various departments under his control, we are now in a position to provide the greatest show in recent boxing history.

This is the first time that we have experienced such cooperation and the minister has led by example in ensuring that every aspect of the promotion is covered.”

The fight will be broadcast locally and internationally according to the head of NCN Neaz Subhan. “We have done several events with the Guyana Boxing Board and are confident that Devon and our team will deliver excellent quality and companies can advertise with us at extremely competitive rates on the 23rd.”

In addition to the packed action in the ring, there will be a half-time show put on by HJ Entertainment, featuring top local artistes and dancers to showcase Guyanese talent to the world.

Many major sponsors and new companies in Guyana such as Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Comfort Sleep, Samtronix, Morgan’s Investment, Hand-in-Hand Insurance, Unique Electrical, Caribbean Motor Spares, HRTN Consulting, Darthan Investments, Turbo Energy Drink, SuperBet, Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), along with dozens of overseas-based Guyanese companies, are supporting the event.

Tickets, priced as low as $1 000 for this amazing event are on sale at Giftland, MovieTowne, Amazonia Malls, all Assuria General Insurance offices nationwide, The Locals Restaurant in Vreed-en-Hoop and Fagoo’s General Store in Parika.