Champs again! Guyana wins overall title at Caribbean Boxing Championship

In a commanding display of skill, determination and national pride, Guyana emerged as the overall champions of the 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship, which concluded on Sunday in St. Lucia.

The Guyanese amassed 35 points, finishing ahead of the 2019 champions, Trinidad and Tobago (28 points) and host nation St. Lucia (21 points).

This year’s championship marked the return of the premier regional boxing event after a four-year hiatus, and Guyana’s pugilists made sure their presence was felt.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) sent its largest-ever contingent to the tournament, comprising 16 elite and emerging fighters, and they delivered on the promise of regional dominance by securing nine gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

The elite competition was packed with high-stakes bouts, and none was more anticipated than the 57kg contest featuring Guyana’s Keevin Allicock.

The former Commonwealth Youth Games silver medallist and Olympian (Tokyo) extended his unbeaten streak at the Caribbean Championship, getting a hard-fought split-decision victory over Trinidad and Tobago’s Anthony Joseph.

Having previously won in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Allicock once again proved why he remains one of the region’s top fighters. At the championship, Allicock was also recognised for his contribution to the tournament over the years.

Another standout performance came from Abiola Jackman, who was named Best Female Boxer of the tournament.

She clinched victory over Trinidad’s Angel George in the 80kg class, while her sister, Alesha Jackman, made quick work of Antigua and Barbuda’s Chantel Johnson, forcing the referee to stop their 75kg contest just 44 seconds into the first round.

In the 75kg division, Desmond Amsterdam claimed a massive split decision victory over Trinidadian Olympian Arron Prince.

Colin Lewis also delivered a dominant display in the 67kg category, overwhelming St. Lucia’s Justice Surage to win on points.

However, not all the results went in Guyana’s favour.

Joel Williamson (63.5kg) fell short against Trinidad and Tobago’s Donnell Phillips, while Emmanuel Pompey (92kg) suffered a split decision defeat at the hands of Trinidadian heavyweight Nigel Paul.

The future of Guyanese boxing looks bright, as the country’s youth and junior fighters delivered outstanding performances.

In the youth division, Terroz Wintz was named Best Youth Boxer after his dominant showing against St. Lucia’s Denzel Stephens in the 67kg contest.

Wintz forced the referee to stop the fight two minutes and 36 seconds into the second round, cementing his reputation as one to watch in the years ahead.

Joshua Tamberran (57kg) won on points over Guadeloupe’s Noah Pakiry, while Semion Haymer (63kg) outboxed Trinidad and Tobago’s Darnell Sinaswee to win on points.

Among the juniors, Kenyon Britton (50kg) put on an impressive display, defeating Guadeloupe’s Davino Carty on points. However, Ken Harvey faced a tough battle in the 60kg bout, losing on points to St. Lucia’s Alex Nachan.

Guyana’s overall win resulted from individual brilliance, meticulous preparation and strategic guidance from a seasoned coaching staff.

National Coach Lennox Daniels, alongside Cuban trainer Francisco Roldan and assistants Clifton Moore and Jeff Roberts, played a crucial role in shaping the team’s success.

The team returned to Guyana on Monday afternoon where they met with GBA president Steve Ninvalle and Vice-Chairperson of the National Sports Commission Cristy Campbell.