GBA raises the bar at Patrick Ford memorial c/ships

By Emmerson Campbell On In Sports |
Flashback! Alesha Jackman made light work of her Trinidad opponent, Shawnelle Hamid, at the recent Patrick Ford Memorial tournament. In the fastest fight of the night, (53 seconds), Jackman cornered Hamid and unleashed a flurry of punches to end the proceedings. (Emmerson Campbell photo)
Flashback! Alesha Jackman made light work of her Trinidad opponent, Shawnelle Hamid, at the recent Patrick Ford Memorial tournament. In the fastest fight of the night, (53 seconds), Jackman cornered Hamid and unleashed a flurry of punches to end the proceedings. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

The meteoric rise of its fighters has seemingly inspired the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) to raise its bar as well.

 This was evident last Sunday with the staging of the top quality Patrick Ford Memorial Tournament where the overflowing, tastefully decorated National Gymnasium was buzzing with excited fight fans.

The bar was certainly raised and according to President of the association, Steve Ninvalle, he intends to maintain that elevated standard.