The return of professional boxing in Georgetown is imminent.
This is according to USA-based prized fighter, Elton Dharry who is scheduled to headline a mega event here in March at the National Stadium.
Dharry told Stabroek Sport yesterday that his promotional team has cleared a major hurdle by receiving the green light from the COVID-19 Task Force to stage a fight card on March 5.
“We received approval from the National Task Force for the card to be held on March 5,” said Dharry.
The card’s approval comes with a caveat. In order to gain entry to the world class venue, all boxers and patrons must provide proof of vaccination and all COVID-19 measures will have to be adhered to.
Dharry, who has a huge fan base here, stated that Dexter ‘De Kid’ Marques’ and his opponent will be the co-main event of the card which is expected to have at least two title fights.
“We are both fighting for the WBC International titles at super flyweight and at flyweight,” Dharry disclosed.
The 36-year-old orthodox fighter knows that Father Time is ticking on his career and plans to put on a show in front of the local boxing starved fans.
“I will be in contact with match makers in New York, Panama and Mexico to get quality opponents who will come to Guyana and fight. My main aim is to win big fights and get another crack at the world title.”
Dharry, who has been calling out world champions in his division, fought for the WBA Super flyweight title in 2019. However, he lost to Andrew Maloney in the latter’s hometown of Melbourne, Australia in a controversial ninth-round stoppage after the ring side doctor stopped the fight (which Dharry said he was dominating) due to an eye injury.
Dharry, who improved his record to 24 (14KOs)-6-1 with a first round stoppage of in his last opponent in July, stated that his ultimate dream is to win a world title for Guyana.
