Guyana will once again be in the spotlight as two major World Boxing Council (WBC) championship fights are scheduled for November 11 at the Everest Cricket ground.
This is according to a statement released recently from the promoters of the event. The USA based Elton Dharry will defend the WBC International super flyweight title which he won in a hard fought battle last April at the Providence National Stadium, in front of a packed audience which included President, Irfaan Ali and ministers of the Cabinet.
In the co-feature, Dexter Marques will fight for the WBC FECARBOX title in what promises to be the marquee boxing event of the year.
The card is sanctioned by the WBC and the Guyana Boxing Board of Control and will be organized by Nexgen Global Promotions and Jack Bharat in association with the Everest Cricket Club and Ministry of Sports.
The release added that Dharry, who is one of the most prolific fighters in the division is the top ranked contender for the world title and hopes that this fight will show the world that Guyana is ready to host a world title fight.
“This is my time and with the Guyana government having demonstrated its commitment to sports and tourism, there is no bigger draw than a championship fight to focus the world’s attention on Guyana,” he said.
Marques is all business when it comes to the ring and plans to put on a dominant show to secure the victory.
“I am a great fighter who is now getting the opportunity to show the world my talent. This will be a fight to remember,” he declared.
According to Bharat, “Elton is one of our greatest fighters and we are one step away from securing another world title for the country. I want to thank the government of Guyana for their unwavering support for the sport and I know that fight fans won’t want to miss November’s card.”
President of the GBBC Peter Abdool said, “Boxing is the only sport that has brought an Olympic medal to our country and we have produced five world Champions so far and have the potential for many more. I am excited to see this event, a long time in the making come to fruition and expect that another world title fight will soon be on Guyana’s soil.”
Tickets for this card are limited and are in extremely high demand. The release concluded that interested persons can contact the Guyana Boxing Board or the Everest Cricket Club for tickets.
