This event comes on the heels of statements from recently appointed national coach Wincel Thomas who said that several of the boxers lacked many of the basics of the fistic sport. He was, however, adamant that with the plans that the GABA has for the resuscitation of the sport, the boxers will improve over time.
Meanwhile, the event has received support from the Sport Ministry, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and GABA’s vice president Maurice Rajkumar.