The eight-man Trinidadian boxing team will be looking to land some serious blows during the three-day Caribbean School Boys and Juniors Championship and return to the Twin Island Republic with silverware.
So said Coach Merril Simon who exuded confidence ahead of his charges stepping into the ring tonight at the National Gymnasium.
“We have a good team” said Simon yesterday at the Plaza Hotel. “I think they’re all going to medal because they put in some hard work for this championship. They are in top shape and they are ready.”
Trinidad’s eight-man boxing contingent includes Tyrell Hosein (48kg), Nikelle Joseph (75kg), Tyrique Hosein (46kg), Abdul Taylor (46kg), Blessing Waldropt (57kg), Wang Rodrigues (53kg), Edwin Felix (54kg), and Denzel Massy (66kg).
Contesting the championships are several visiting territories, including Barbados, St Lucia, Suriname and for the first time, a contingent from Jamaica.
“You don’t know what the overseas teams will bring, they could be A grade boxers right down to D graders, but countries like St. Lucia and Suriname will be the dark horses,” Simon said.
“If my boxers get good and fair draws then I feel they will be successful.”
The second edition of the championships ends on Sunday. Bell time is 19:00hrs nightly. (Emmerson Campbell)
