Return of the Scorpions postponed to June 3

By Sean Devers

At 37, the clock is ticking on the career of USA-based Guyana- born Super flyweight pugilist, Elton Dharry, who is eager to make his dream of joining the seven other boxers to win World titles for Guyana, a reality.

Dharry made his pro debut on boxing day of 2004 when he beat Mark Fernandes at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Dharry, with a pro record of 33 fights, 26 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with15 of those wins coming by way of knock-out, last fought on April 22nd, 2023 when he defeated Orlando Ponabla at the Providence Stadium for the vacant WBC International Super Flyweight title.

Dharry was set to battle Ramos Ronald of Columbia over eight rounds in a Bantamweight class while Dexter Marques was to square off in an eight round Super Bantamweight affair against Columbian Luis Carillo tonight in the Seon Bristol promotion’s ‘Return of Scorpion’ boxing card at the National Gymnasium.

However, due to travel issues, which will take eight days to fix, the Columbians could not arrive in Guyana on time for tonight’s card, which forced the promotors to postpone the event to June 3.

“I was supposed to be in Guyana on Friday night but after I heard my opponent couldn’t travel to Guyana I did not leave here” informed Dharry, speaking from Brooklyn, New York.

“I wanted to fight, so I can’t say this postponement worked in my favour. I’ve been away from the ring for over a year.
But I wouldn’t let it affect me. I was hoping to have a warm-up fight before my title fight but I’m unsure if I will still fight,” said Dharry, who grew up on the Island of Leguan in the Essequibo River.

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

“I’ll be back in the ring soon but I’m unsure when I am coming to Guyana, but I will have a decision soon,” disclosed Dharry, who has been the promotor for three fights including his last one in Guyana.

“I apologise to everyone that wanted to see me fight. I was prepared to give my fans a boxing show, but I can only do what’s in my control,” said Dharry, who challenged for the WBA interim super-flyweight title in 2019.