The highly anticipated return of the Caribbean Boxing Championship is in six days, and the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has appointed Seon Bristol as the manager of the national team set to compete in St. Lucia from February 27 to March 3.
Bristol, who serves as the GBA’s Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, is no stranger to the sport, being the nephew of former Commonwealth middleweight champion Kenny Bristol.
According to a release from the GBA, his leadership comes at a crucial time as Guyana looks to reclaim its status as a regional boxing powerhouse.
After a four-year hiatus, the Caribbean Boxing Championship remains the premier stage for amateur boxing in the region. Guyana has a strong history in the tournament, having last secured the overall championship title on home soil in 2018 and delivering an impressive performance in Trinidad and Tobago the following year.
Leading the charge for Team Guyana is Olympian and three-time Caribbean champion Keevin Allicock (57kg), who remains unbeaten in the tournament. He will be joined by a formidable lineup, including Sharquain James (67kg), Travis Inverary (71kg), Emanuel Pompey (92kg), and Aluko Bess (86kg). Heavyweight contenders Abiola Jackman (80+kg) and Zidhan Wray (91kg) are also part of the squad, along with South American Games bronze medallist Desmond Amsterdam (75kg).
Guyana’s rising boxing talent will also be showcased, with Junior division fighters Ken Harvey (57-60kg), Keyon Britton (48-50kg), and Lennox Lawrence (54-57kg) aiming to make their mark. Promising youth prospects, including Tofina Barker (54kg) and Simeon Haymer (63-66kg), will look to impress on the regional stage.
An experienced coaching team will guide the squad, featuring National Coach Lennox Daniels, renowned Cuban trainer Francisco Roldan, Clifton Moore, and Jeff Roberts. Their expertise will be vital as the team seeks to bring home championship glory.
