Jackman sisters become Guyana’s first IBA-ranked female boxers

Sisters Abiola and Alesha Jackman have become the first female boxers from Guyana to gain a ranking from the International Boxing Association (IBA).

In the latest ranking list by IBA, Abiola is now ranked 27th in the world in the Elite Women 81 and over Kg or heavyweight division while Alesha is ranked number 58th in the Elite Women 60-63 Kg or junior welterweight division.

Both would have recently represented Guyana at the Women’s World Championship in New Delhi, India last month.

“Their subsequent world ranking is testimony to the fact that with greater exposure comes bigger successes”, President of the Guyana Boxing Association, Steve Ninvalle stated.

He further indicated that GBA will “leave no stone unturned in its quest to provide the best for its athletes and officials.”