By Sean Devers
United States based 37-year-old Elton Dharry will battle Ramos Ronald of Columbia over eight rounds in a Bantamweight class while Dexter Marques will square off an eight round Super Bantamweight affair against Columbian Luis Carillo.

The pair will headline the Seon Bristol Promotions ‘Return of the Scorpion’ Boxing Card from 19:30 hours on Sunday May 21 at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

Dharry, with a professional record of 33 fights, 26 wins, 1 draw, with most of his victories coming by way of 15 knock outs, is scheduled to arrive in Guyana on Friday.

Dharry last fought in Guyana in April 2022 at the National Stadium at Providence when he beat Orlando Penal for the vacant WBC International Super Fly title.

Speaking to this newspaper from his home in Brooklyn New York Dharry, who challenged for the WBA interim super-flyweight title in 2019, said he was ready for Sunday night and to fight in the land of his birth.

“I always prepare to win, I did alot of boxing and physical training here (NY) in adding gathering knowledge on opponent. He is southpaw with a lot of experience but I ready for whatever he throws at me” disclosed Dharry who hails from Essequibo.

In 2013, Dharry’s win against Rudolph Hedge of Jamaica for the World Boxing Union (WBU) bantamweight title made him the first Guyanese to win a world title on home soil and he said that he is hoping to win another World Title in Guyana.

He also spoke the importance of Sunday’s fight as a stepping stone to that (winning a World title here) becoming a reality.

“This fight is very important. It’s important for me to win this fight since it’s the only way I can go forward with the bigger fights.

“I’ll be myself on fight night. The Elton Dharry that shows up to win,” responded Dharry when asked if he will be a boxer or fighter against the Columbian on Sunday.

“To all my fans, don’t miss this fight. I always show up to fight, show up to win, show up to represent.” promised Dharry who will be a guest on the ‘Sean Devers Sports Watch Radio program tonight.

Sunday’s bout will a great chance to get a warm-up fight ahead of his WBC Silver encounter in July.

Dharry will fight for WBC Silver which is one level down from a World Title and it is understood that fight is slated tentatively for July 15, 2023 at the Everest Cricket Club on Camp Road.