GBA to stage 2023 edition of Patrick...

From page 28 and Tobago. Meanwhile, Sportsman of the Year, GBA Boxer of the Year, and highest-ranked local IBA pugilist [on 23] Desmond Amsterdam will headline the international section which will also feature Junior Commonwealth Silver medalist, Keevin Allicock, and Colin Lewis. According to information emanating from the GBA, public interest in the tournament is at a zenith, as tickets that were initially available have been sold out, which is in-

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dicative of the sport’s growing momentum and direction.

The prestigious competition is staged in honour of the late pugilist Patrick Forde who etched his name in the annals of Guyana’s boxing history by becoming the first Guyanese to contest for the world title under the Golden Arrowhead. In his first attempt at international glory, Forde lost a contentious bout to Mexican Salvador Sanchez for the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title on September 13, 1980.

Forde, who captured the WBC Fecabox title and Commonwealth featherweight championship, lost his second bid at international glory at the hands of Eusebio Pedroza of Panama. He ended his career with an impressive 23-fight record of 19 wins and four defeats.Forde, who was the brother of pugilist Reginald Forde, passed away in

2011 at the age of 55.

The official international fight card

1. Jamal Eastman (GUY) vs Domelzo Schet (SUR)

2. Qunice Boyce (GUY) vs Richard Evert (SUR)

3. Nikaela Khodra (St Lucia) vs Leeann Boodram (T&T) (FEMALE)

4. Brian Harris (GUY) vs Jaden Castillano (T&T)

5. Alesha Jackman (GUY) vs Shawnelle Hamid (T&T) (FEMALE)

6. Joel Williamson (GUY) vs Jeremiah Toussaint (BAR)

7. Colin Lewis (GUY) vs Nathan Debesette (T&T)

8. Abiola Jackman (GUY) vs Kamara Stuart (BAR)

9. Keevin Allicock (GUY) vs Samuel Greene (SUR)

10. Troy Glasgow (GUY) vs Leandro Dongo (SUR)

11. Desmond Amsterdam (GUY) vs Nickelle Joseph (T&T)

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Answers to yesterday’s quiz:

(1) Tejnarine Chanderpaul-207* (Bulawayo, 2023)

(2) Hamilton Masakadza-147 (Bulawayo, 2017)

Today’s Quiz:

(1) What are the best innings bowling figures by a WI against ZIM in Tests to date?

(2) What are the best innings bowling figures by a ZIM against the WI in Tests to date?

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