The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will stage the Annual Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis National Novices championships from tonight at the National Gymnasium.
Some 10 gyms will battle for trophies and medals during the three-night fixture which boxes off from 19:00hrs.
According to Technical Director of the Association Terrence Poole, boxers from the Savannah Gym, Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF), Harpy Eagles, Young Achievers, Rose Hall Jammers, Vergenoegen Boxing Gym, the Guyana Police Force, Republican Gym, Guyana Defence Force and the Pocket Rocket Gym will compete at the local event.
Poole said yesterday that he expects in excess of 60 boxers to participate in the championships.
The GDF gym are the defending champions. Admission is $500.