The Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) has expressed condolences at the sudden passing of Guyana Boxing Association Technical Director Terrence Poole.
According to a press statement from GBBC, which was signed by the entity’s President Abdool, the entity expressed shock at the sudden passing of the long-serving sports administrator whose commitment to the development and advancement of the discipline, both at the amateur and professional level, was unwavering.
The release stated, “His undeniable impact on the development of our young talent, on the representation of the formidable Guyana Defence Force’s boxing teams over the years, on the sterling reputation of our numerous medal-winning Guyana National boxing teams in international competition over decades, on our regional leadership of the sport, on the ability of the GBA to execute its annual plans and mandates, is all overwhelming, visible testimony of a life of dedication to boxing that has served our community, our country, and our region with great distinction.”
Poole threw the sport into a state of mourning following his expected passing on Tuesday.
According to reports, Poole complained of feeling unwell following the conclusion of his routine morning jog. He was subsequently rushed to the hospital following difficulty breathing and unfortunately passed away.
The release stated that Poole was a true ambassador of the discipline, an individual who seamlessly transitioned from boxer to coach as well as local to international manager during his storied involvement with the fistic art.
“Often the face of Guyana’s regional and international efforts in the sport, Terrence Poole, with his affable, calm, and sincere demeanour, his enduring smile, his integrity, his boundless energy, his big heart, and his willingness to work for the betterment of the sport, will always occupy a special place in the hearts, the memories, and the history of Guyana’s boxing fraternity”, the correspondence added.
The release further stated, “I suspect that our next card, amateur or professional, shall be the first that he will miss in nearly three decades. An overwhelming sense of loss and sadness shall surely accompany, if not entirely envelope, this particular ten count.
On behalf of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control, we extend our deepest condolences to Terrence’s family and relatives, the GBA Executive, and to the entire boxing fraternity, particularly to the numerous young boxers whose lives may have been in some way influenced by his.”
