The Guyana Boxing Board of Control is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of former well known illustrious boxer and title contender, Lalta Narine.
This is according to a release from the body that noted, “Lalta was born on April 3, 1968 and grew up in Essequibo. He began his boxing career under Colin Morgan at the Ricola Boxing Gym and from there joined the People’s Militia in 1984/1985 under the tutelage of the late Caesar Barrow. He campaigned initially as a bantamweight at 118lbs.”
According to reports, Narine died from malaria after recovering from COVID-19
Narine’s first bout as a professional boxer was on October 5, 1986 where he lost by disqualification over four rounds against Clifford Vaughn but proceeded to win his next three fights, developing a reputation for producing exciting fights.
His conquests included Ramesh Bess, Winston Goodridge, Malcom Hawker, Wayne Coates, Malcolm Darson and Ray Jones (TKO 6) before losing to 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Michael Parris for the bantamweight title of Guyana over 12 rounds.
He went on to challenge Joseph Murray for the vacant featherweight title of Guyana but lost by a TKO in the fourth round.
He then travelled to Barbados where he defeated Anthony Williams over 10 rounds and he also defeated Robin Lall over eight rounds.
He may be best remembered for his thrilling wars with Lall in 1993 and 1994, the latter for the featherweight title of Guyana. He won the first but lost the second. Narine last fight was on April 30, 1994 against Lall at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall for the vacant featherweight title where he lost a majority decision.
He eventually brought his nine year career to a close ending with a record of 18 fights, 11 wins and seven losses.
He was part of the former boxers’ support team which went to the Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis boxing gym each day to encourage and support Keevin Allicock in his preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.
The Guyana Boxing Board of Control, whose president is Peter Abdool has extended sympathy to his family and friends.
