Guyana names boxing squad hopefuls for 2025 Caribbean Championships

Guyana has announced its training squad for the 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championships, set to take place in St. Lucia from February 27  to March 3.  The tournament returns after a break since 2019.

Among the boxers vying for a place on the team are Olympian Keevin Allicock, who won gold at the 2017, 2018, and 2019 championships, and Desmond Amsterdam, who won bronze at the 2022 South American Games.

Allicock, a featherweight, will look to continue his winning streak at the tournament. Light Heavyweight Amsterdam, who is also a featherweight, brings international experience to the squad.

The training group also includes Leon Albert, Septon Barton, Quince Boyce, Clifton Graham, Travis Inveraray, Shaquain James, Dwayne July, Colin Lewis, Orlando Norton, Emmanuel Pompey, Ronaldo Sutton, Zidan Wray, Joel Williamson, and Abiola Jackman.  Keyon Britton, Lennox Lawrence, Ken Harvey, and Tofina Barker have also been invited to train.

The boxers will be coached by a team including Cuban coach Francisco Roldan, national coach Lennox Daniels, Clifton Moore and Jeff Roberts.

Guyana last won the overall championship in 2018, when they hosted the event.

GBA President Steve Ninvalle said he was excited about the tournament’s return and confident that Guyana would select a strong team.

“We are thrilled to see the Caribbean Boxing Championships return after a long hiatus,” he said. “This tournament has always been a crucial platform for our boxers to showcase their talent on the regional stage.

I am confident that the best possible team will be selected, and we are focused on reclaiming our title as the Caribbean’s best.”

The final team will be selected after a period of training.