Fresh from their participation in the Women’s World Championships in New Delhi, India, last month, sisters Abiola and Alesha Jackman have been rewarded with world rankings.
In the latest ranking list released by the International Boxing Association (IBA) Abiola Jackman is now ranked 27th in the world in the Elite Women 81 and over Kg or heavyweight division while her sister Alesha is ranked number 58th in the Elite Women 60-63 Kg or junior welterweight division.
“Their subsequent world ranking is testimony to the fact that with greater exposure comes bigger successes,” a beaming president of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle told Stabroek Sport.
“The Guyana Boxing Association will leave no stone unturned in its quest to provide the best for its athletes and officials,” he added.
According to Ninvalle, while the achievement is laudable, the two sisters and the GBA would not be resting on this achievement.
“We congratulate the two sisters and urge them to remain focused as the road they are on is littered with opportunities,” he declared.
