‘Superman’ Lewis cops best overall title

Colin ‘Superman’ Lewis copped the Best Overall accolade as Guyana recorded five gold medals and one silver accolade at the recently concluded Ronald Wilson Memorial Boxing Championship in Barbados.

Lewis captured two gold medals en route to the overall title, while Keyon Britton, Shakquain James, and Terron Wintz also stood at the podium following clinical performances in their respective divisions. Desmond Amsterdam lost controversially in his fight, which resulted in a silver medal.

Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Technical Director Terrence Poole said, “It was great, outstanding from the team because we won almost every fight. The one we lost was controversial, which is a fancy way of putting it. Amsterdam dominated his opponent in every round, but that is how it goes sometimes. It was an excellent performance from the team.”

He further said, “Wintz and Britton were outstanding, and James did what is expected of him, and that is to win. Overall, I’m very pleased and proud, and the whole nation is supposed to be as well.”

Meanwhile, GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “We are extremely proud of the success of the team, and we look forward to working closely to ensure that this group and every other team that departs local shores to represent the Golden Arrowhead continue to be well prepared in an ecosystem that is synonymous with success so that achievements such as this can continue and become a benchmark for the future. We will continue to support and equip our boxers with the requisite skills and tools that will make these achievements commonplace.”