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Kaieteur News
Monday June 03, 2013
GBA Intermediate Boxing Championships
GCSL\Digimax tourney
GDF is champion gym but Rose Hall Town Jammers claim best boxer prize
Marks slams century as Farm XI beat Mahaica by 34 runs
By Michael Benjamin The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) amassed 14 points, the most by any other gym, and was duly declared champion gym when the curtains were drawn on the National Intermediate Boxing Championships at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym, Independence Boulevard, Saturday evening last. The Republican Boxing Gym (REP) finished in 2nd place after scoring 5 points, while the Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF) and the Rose Hall Jammers (RHJ) both ended at the bottom of the table with 2 points apiece. Jnr/ flyweight boxer, Tyron Lashley restored some pride for the RHJ when he forced the referee to halt his bout against Anthony Scipio (GDF) after Scipio’s groin protector repeatedly became dislodged. This was an infringement of the rule and Scipio suffered the consequences. Lashley went on to clinch the best boxer’s award. Doneka Lyle (GDF), created the biggest upset when she knocked out the more seasoned, Akeisha Arokium (RHJ) in just 59secs of their bantamweight fight. Lyle was all business as she attacked from the first bell, forcing Arokium backwards. The GDF representative refused to relent and after an especially vicious assault the referee decided to institute the mandatory eight count. Arokium re-entered the fray but was met by an aggressive Lyle and after several clobbers to Arokium’s head, the referee decided that he had seen enough and waved the bout off. The night’s proceeding got underway with an action packed encounter between Jamie Kellman (YA) and Quincy Wright (Essq). Both boxers were pint sized but delivered stiff leathers that belied their sizes. They pounded away at each other in the first stanza and when the bell sounded there was really nothing to separate them. The furious exchanges continued into the second round but Kellman surged ahead when scored with a roundhouse punch and forced the referee to institute a mandatory 8 count on his opponent. Unperturbed, Wright entered the final round with blazing fists; he connected with several salvoes that backed up his opponent to the ropes where Wright unleashed a vicious two fisted assault up the bell. This late assault wiped out the memories of the 8 count and the judges ruled that
Wright had done enough to earn the 2-1 verdict. Teo Bumbury (FYF) started his 65-69lbs encounter against Orwane Harris at a fast clip, flicking several jabs and followed up with right crosses. The pattern continued into the second stanza but by then Harris began to get a rhythm. By the 3rd round he was in full flow, landing several crunching blows. One of them connected flush to Bumbury’s jaw and he tumbled to the ground for the mandatory 8 count. That impacted on the scorecards and Bumbury went on to lose the fight by a close 2-1 verdict. Another Bumbury, this time, Shemar (FYF), entered the ring against Squalie Wright (Essq) and the two engaged in a delightful slugfest. Bumbury then lashed out with a vicious right hook that forced the referee to institute the mandatory 8 count over Wright. However, the affected boxer reentered the fray and matched his opponent’s blows to take the second round and set up an interesting final round. Both pugilists, though obviously tired, refused to relent and the crowd was treated to a slugfest as first one, then the other boxer seized the advantage. When the bell sounded, both pugilists were engaged in a vicious centre ring exchange. It was indeed a pity that one had to lose. In the end it was Wright who carted off the honours. Odeny Moore continued his winning ways for the Essequibo Boxing Gym after
scoring a points decision over his gym mate, Dishon Allicock in the 90-94lbs division. Moore took quite a while to get going, allowing Allicock to pile up his points. Moore eventually got his rhythm and regained control of the bout from halfway of the second and controlled all of the third round, to clinch the verdict. Elijah Insanally (HE) needed just 48secs to convince Anthony Camacho (YA) that he was the better boxer. A vicious wallop followed by several more and it was all over and Insanally was crowned the 95-99lbs champion. Shaka Moore (Essq) was also in winning mode, earning a points decision over Stephon Green (HE) in the 105-109lbs division, while Green’s gym mate, Travis Hubbard, made amends by taking a points decision over Quincy Boyce (GDF) in the 118-125lbs class. GDF bantamweight representative, Wincel Thomas, continued his winning ways with a lopsided victory over Stefon Nedd moments before Kevin Tinga-Lee (GDF) outpointed his gym mate, Jamal Mona in the lightweight category. Kelon King (FYF) was crowned the jnr/welterweight champion after he had outboxed GDF representative, Aquincy Harvey, while Linden Daniels (GDF) outpointed his gym mate, Kevon Fordyce to claim the welterweight elite title. Republican, Kevon Rodney, then forced his gym mate, William Hendricks to Continued on page 27
Try as he might, Shemar Bumbury could not evade Orwayne Harris’ straight right and the latter boxer went on to win.
Part of the action in the game between Mahaica Super Star and Better Hope Warriors yesterday.
By Zaheer Mohamed Lennox Marks stroked a fine century as Farm XI defeated Mahaica Super Star by 34 runs when action in the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL)\Digimax competition commenced yesterday at Everest Cricket Club ground. Playing in the Open category, Marks hit three fours and thirteen sixes and got support from Andrew Singh 34 (2x4, 3x6) as Farm XI posted 155-3 off their allotted 12 overs, batting first. L. Latchman took 2-22. Mahaica Superstars in reply were bowled out for 121 in 11.5 overs. M. Bob made 25 as Sheldon Perch grabbed 3-19, Ravindra Sarabjeet 3-12 and Patrick Khan 2-33. In other action, Better Hope Warriors got the better of Farm XI by 5 wickets. Farm XI took first strike and were skittled for 108 in 11.4 overs. Rajesh Reddy led with 41,
while Patrick Khan and Rawle Reid made 15 each. Nasir Khan claimed 3-16 and Feroze Khan 3-26. Better Hope Warriors responded with 1115 in 10 overs. Ravi Singh top scored with 30 while Chris Deonarine made 28 and Sunil Seeraj 17. Andrew Singh, Patrick Khan and Reyaz Haniff had 1 wicket apiece. Mahaica Super Star overcame Better Hope Warriors by 4 runs. Mahaica scored 113-9 in 12 overs after batting first. Quincy Holder 24 and Jagdesh Persaud 18 were their main run scorers as Nasir Khan picked up 3-20, Feroze Khan and W. Narine took 2 each. Better Hope in their turn at the crease managed 109 before they were bowled out in 12 overs. R. Rooplall stroked 35 and Sunil Seeraj 20; Colin Gordon bagged 4-19 for the winners. In the Over 35 division, Park Rangers beat Mahaica by 8 wickets. Mahaica batted first
and fell for 83 in 19 overs. Tony Singh was their best bowler with 4-8 while Mark Fung took 2-8. Park Rangers had little trouble in reaching their target. Richard Persaud stroked 39 and Danny Mohanram chipped in with 18 not out as they won the game in 12 overs finishing on 88-2. Meanwhile, the Banks DIH\Cloud Nine 8 over softball cricket competition is schedule to start on June 19 at the Banks DIH ground. This competition will see the first place team taking home $240,000 and the runner up $100,000; the beat batsman and bowler will receive $5,000 each. Matches will be played on 21st, 26th, 28thwhile the final will take place on June 29, and action starts at 18:00hrs each day. Entrance fee is $30,000. Interested teams can contact Samuel Kingston on 6149536.
Patrick April Inter School U-17 Memorial football to start today in Berbice The top schools in the New Amsterdam/ Canje catchment area will once again take to the football field when play in the Inaugural Patrick “Patto” April Inter School U17 Knockout football competition kicks off today with two matches at the Scott’s Church Ground, Princess Elizabeth Road, New Amsterdam. The competition, which is organised by the Hearts of Oak Master Football Club, will see eight schools participating in the 60 minutes encounters. The schools down to compete are - New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NAMS), New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School (NAMS), Berbice High School (BHS), Berbice Educational Institute (BEI), Vryman’s Erven Secondary School (VESS), Tutorial Academy Secondary School (CSS) and Canje Secondary School (CSS) and School of the Nations (SON). The one week competition will see eight matches being played over four days. In the matches scheduled for today, CSS take on SON in the first game, while BHS will match skills with NATI in what is expected to be a close encounter.
Tomorrow’s games will see VESS coming up against BEI, while NAMS and TASS will collide in the second game. Wednesday is semifinal day with the winners of today’s matches meeting in the first match, while Tuesday victors will take centre stage in the second encounter. Thursday will see the teams clashing in the finals and the third place play off. Starting time on all the days is 14:30 hrs. The presentation ceremony will take place immediately after the completion of the final. The top three teams will be presented with trophies and other accolades, while there will also be prizes for the top individual performers including the most valuable player, best goalkeeper, best defender, the best midfielder and best striker. Patrick April or “Patto” as he was known, was a popular football player and butcher in Berbice and Guyana who went on to represent Berbice on a number of occasions at various levels of the game. He once formed a potent combination with the famous Humphrey and Alphonso siblings that dominated the football arena. Coordinator of the tourney is Neil “Grizzly” Humphrey. (Samuel Whyte)