GDF sounds early warning in build-up to Terrence Poole Intermediate Boxing Championship

With the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Terrence Poole National Intermediate Boxing Championship, scheduled for October 25-27, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Boxing Gym is once again setting its sights on successfully defending its title.

Despite some early logistical challenges, Head Coach Eon Bancroft has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness.

“It’s going quite fine. Training is going on,” Bancroft shared as his charges intensified their preparations.

“The only hiccup was that some of the boxers were a bit limited earlier on, because of activities in the force, but we’re working on that. We also had a few army activities going on, so not everyone was able to get into the program right away. This week, though, training is expected to get tougher as we gear up for the championship.”

The GDF gym enters the tournament as a dominant force in local amateur boxing, holding titles in the national novice, intermediate and open divisions.

Bancroft, who has been part of several successful campaigns over the years with GDF, remains confident in his team’s ability to maintain its winning tradition.

“We are prepared and on schedule,” he said.

“Once we get everyone in and train properly, we’ll be in good shape. My expectation is simple, perform well and bring away the championship. We’re basically heading to another victory.”

This year’s championship holds special significance as they are being staged in honour of the late Terrence Poole, the long-serving Technical Director of the Guyana Boxing Association.

Poole, who passed away in October 2024, was a towering figure in local boxing for more than four decades. He served as a coach, coordinator, and mentor to hundreds of athletes, including many from the GDF gym, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the sport.

With the tournament fast approaching, Bancroft and his team are focused on fine-tuning their strategies, sharpening their conditioning, and ensuring the GDF maintains its reputation as a powerhouse in the ring.