Team Guyana is poised to retain the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys Championship trophy after dominant wins last night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.
In the four international fights on the seven-bout card, the pugilists from the 592 did not disappoint, earning wins in three of them.
First, Shakquain James turned back the spirited challenge of Bahamas’ Keano Cox, as the referee was forced to put a halt to their 57-60kg clash in the second round. Following a series of standing eight counts, after some crunching right hands to the head by James, the third man in the ring put an end to proceedings with 1:28 remaining in the second.
Malachi Greenidge won a split decision victory against his 51-52kg opponent, Arlington Johnson. Gravel Hyman also won unanimously against Trinidad and Tobago’s Paul Newallo in their 64-66 kg clash.
On the other hand, Trinidad and Tobago’s Chris Persaud was rewarded with a unanimous verdict against Jahuan Haniff in their 60-63 kg encounter.
Meanwhile, Shamaria Isaacs, Jadon King and Ezekiel Bancroft each racked up wins on the all local segment of the card.
Bancroft, a standout from the Young Achievers Gym, impressed those in attendance during their 34-36kg entertaining and punch-filled encounter with Keyon Britton. So much so, a member of the audience promised to sponsor his back-to-school attire following his split decision win.
The finale of the fifth edition of the three-night event is scheduled to start from 19:00hrs. Nine international bouts are scheduled. See you there.
