Guyana seeks glory at Caribbean Boxing Championship in St Lucia
Mar 02, 2025
-A quest to continue the Cliff Anderson legacy
Kaieteur Sports- With the final day of the 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship billed for tomorrow, Monday in St Lucia, Team Guyana will be aiming to rewrite history, a boxing legacy first created by legendary coach Cliff Anderson. Today, a formidable 18-member team is currently in Castries, trading leathers as they campaign for 2025 Caribbean title.
Pictured is Coach Cliff Anderson (center) together with the 1988 championship team
As the nation pins its hopes on reclaiming the championship title after a 4-year hiatus. This year marks a significant return, with a team of talented pugilists, the largest contingent ever, is set to make history and honour the enduring legacy established by the late-great Cliff Anderson.
According to Statistician Charwayne Walker, Guyana first captured the Caribbean Amateur Boxing Championship title in 1988, a moment that would go down in history as a proud achievement under the stewardship of the esteemed Coach Cliff Anderson.
That illustrious year, Guyana showcased its boxing prowess at the National Sports Hall, now known as the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), securing five gold medals, one silver, and four bronze medals. Among the standout performances was Pascal David, who was voted Best Boxer, leading the team to victory after successfully defending their title from 1987.
However, the road to sustained triumph has not been without its challenges. In 1989, despite being defending champions, Guyana was unable to compete due to financial constraints, a painful reminder of the obstacles that can hinder even the most talented teams. Yet the spirit of resilience remains strong in the nation, as evidenced by the ongoing championship and the formidable team roster.
Headlining the current squad are standouts such as Olympian Keevin Allicock, Collin Lewis, Abiola Jackman, Alesha Jackman, Terroz Wintz, Travis Inverary, and Desmond Amsterdam. With their skills and determination, these boxers are not just competing for medals but are igniting the dreams of a nation eager to reclaim its former glory.
Beyond Anderson, Guyana’s boxing history is rich with inspiring figures. Carl Crawford, a celebrated name from the 1959 Pan American Games, became the first boxer from Guyana to be voted Sportsman of the Year. Additionally, the influence of Albouystown, a community renowned for producing world-class boxers, adds depth to Guyana’s storied boxing tradition, with legends like Terrence “Tiger” Green shining brightly in the 1962 Barbados tour.
The support for boxing in Guyana has thrived, with the nation last winning the overall championship title on home soil in 2018. Seven years ahead, they will be looking to rewrite history, this time on overseas turf.
As the 2025 Caribbean Championship wraps up, the hopes of a nation rest on the shoulders of its pugilists, as they strive not only to reclaim the title but also to continue the proud legacy left by the late Cliff Anderson some 37 years ago.
With skilled athletes and a rich history backing them, Guyana is on the brink of rewriting its boxing narrative. The Caribbean Championship in St. Lucia could become a new chapter in this legacy, one where the “Land of Many Waters” proudly rises to the top once again.
(Guyana seeks glory at Caribbean Boxing Championship in St Lucia)
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