In bid to immortalise his significant contributions to the sport following his unexpected passing, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will host the inaugural Terrence Poole Memorial International Boxing Championship in October 2025.
The event, which is slated to be an annual affair and feature participation from several Caribbean territories, will be open to all age categories and weight divisions.
GBA Technical Director Poole unexpectedly passed away on October 2nd at the age of 60. According to reports, Poole complained of feeling unwell following his routine morning jog. He was subsequently rushed to the hospital after difficulty breathing and unfortunately passed away, stunning the fraternity in the process.
GBA President Steve Ninvalle said, “Terrence Poole’s legacy and contribution to boxing are unquestionable. This is a simple but significant step in immortalising Poole’s legacy, which has been instrumental in the development of the sport and which, in the long term, has afforded the association and, by extension, the nation, the platform to dominate the English-speaking Caribbean.”
According to Ninvalle, Poole’s ability as an administrator was unquestionable given his experience and overall knowledge, noting that finding a replacement within the community for such an individual will be an extremely difficult task, which illustrates the significance that he had garnered.
Ninvalle further elaborated, “As an administrator, his love for the sport was second to none, and this was evident not only in his work ethic but in his interactions and relationships with the local and regional fraternity. He will certainly be hard to replace not only locally but also regionally, given his contributions towards the development of the sport in the region. Poole’s passing leaves a massive hole that simply cannot be filled overnight. He will surely be missed both inside and outside the squared circle. He was boxing.”
