Shaquan James and the Vergenoegen Boxing Gym earned the marquee accolades when the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged its Pepsi/Mike Parris schoolboys/juniors championships at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Gym yesterday.
James, a standout from the Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF) Gym, boxed his way to a first round stoppage of Garvel Hyman to earn the coveted best boxer award at the event.
The orthodox James, forced the referee to put a halt of the contest about 90 seconds after the opening bell against his 66-68kg rival.
The visiting Vergenoegen boxers stole the show however, and tallied six points on the nine-fight card to lift the Best Gym trophy ahead of runner up, FYF. Other winners on the card included: Johnny Alejandro, Jamel Jones, Keon Britton, Shaquan Marshall, Yohance Marshall, Jeremiah McGarrell, Tiquan Sampson and Yurdul Gala.
There was also an exhibition bout involving Alesha Jackman and Akela Vancooten both of the FYF Gym.
At the conclusion of the event, former world boxing champion, Shondell Alfred presented medals and trophies to the boxers and officials.
