The Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) 12-member contingent, which features the largest representation of female fighters, departed local shores yesterday to compete in the ‘Champion of Champions’ boxing tournament in St. Lucia, which is slated to commence tomorrow.
This was confirmed by an official release from the entity. According to the correspondence, the eight-member fight roster will consist of three female pugilists in the form of Abiola (heavyweight), Alesha Jackman (middleweight), and Angelina Rodgers (flyweight).
The Jackman siblings represented Guyana at the 2023 World Championships in India, while Rodgers will be making her international debut.