Promoter Seon Bristol (Bristol Promotions) in collaboration with the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will be hosting a Jubilee amateur card on May 28 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall starting at 19:30 hrs.
A press briefing was held by the GBA to discuss the amateur boxing card set for May 28; in attendance were President of the GBA, Steve Ninvalle, local promoter Sean Bristol, former Commonwealth champions; Lennox Blackmoore and Kenneth Bristol and GBA Technical Director Terrence Poole.
Ninvalle expressed his appreciation for the continued partnership with local promoter Sean Bristol, a former amateur boxer himself and applauds his continuous contributions towards boxing in Guyana.
“Mr. Bristol has been very supportive, we (GBA) are happy that we can once again collaborate for the development of the sport” he stated.
Ninvalle further stated that the event will feature competition from mainly the youths, junior and schoolboys categories with the emphasis on developing our young boxers and indicated that they are looking to stage 15 bouts on the card.
Bristol, who also gave his remarks, stated he felt it was an injustice to the fans since there was no boxing event for the Jubilee, he stated that he instantly contacted the GBA.
“I think it was unfair to our fans, in regards to boxing not being part of such a proud moment that Guyana is experiencing, I immediately reached out to Steve Ninvalle and we are happy to have this event added”, Bristol said.
The promoter explained that this event will help to develop the young talent and prepare them for other engagements and hopes it would not only be a memorable event but also a successful one.
He also stated that he met with two former boxers Lennox Blackmore and Kenny Bristol and both without hesitation promised to assist in making the card a successful one. The promoter further indicated that former boxers who want to assist would be welcomed and can contact the GBA.
