The highly anticipated ‘Return of the Scorpio’ Pro/Am boxing card that was scheduled to hit off tomorrow at the National Gymnasium has been postponed to June 3rd because the Colombian fighters, who were scheduled to compete, did not had sufficient documentation to travel to Guyana.

The organisers were made aware of this on the night the pugilists were set to arrive in the ‘Land of Many Waters’.
However, the organisers assured that the relevant documentation will be rectified in eight days and the fighters will be ready to compete on the new date.

During a press brief yesterday at the 704 Sports Bar on Lamaha Street, President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA); Steve Ninvalle, posited that this Pro/Am card, which is the first in Guyana for a few years, will be one of the best boxing meets in recent times.

Ninvalle also explained that while he is aware that many of the fans were anticipating some fistic fury this weekend, postponement should be looked at with some optimism.

The positives is that the event will have an added two weeks to be marketed and more importantly, the fighters will have more time to be in ship shape for what some are dubbing as an important meet for their careers.

AIBA three-star coach, Sebert Blake mentioned during the presser that his fighters will be training twice a day from today. He shared that the boxers are hungry and want to ensure that they put on a good show for the fans. Blake also made a call for the fans, “To come out in your numbers, wave your rags and flags, and cheer the Guyanese fighters to victory.”

Promoter Seon Bristol was unfazed by the postponement and was also confident that the added time will help ensure that all systems are in place for a memorable event.