Dowdridge punches way to best boxer award

The boxers pose for a photo in the ring with president of the GBA Steve Ninvalle (extreme left) and Guyana’s lone Olympic medalist, Mike Parris (extreme right).

Up and coming pugilist, John Dowridge punched his way to the best boxer award yesterday when the first (of two) Pepsi/ Mike Parris under-16 tournament concluded at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym.

After clinching a knockout victory against Isaiah Jacobs in their punch filled bout, the Harpy Eagles product gained the judges nod for the coveted trophy.

The crowd pleasing Dowrdige put on a dazzling display of attack and defense,