Bell goes on Saint Lucia’s biggest boxing showcase ever

Close to 90 boxers from eight Caribbean territories are in Saint Lucia for the 2024 Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Invitational Boxing Tournament. The tournament, which is being staged between Friday and Saturday at the Vigie Sports Complex, is the biggest boxing event ever held in Saint Lucia, according to President of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association, David ‘Shakes’ Christopher. Christopher disclosed to St. Lucia Times that the host team will comprise 30 athletes. Most of the boxes are relatively young and inexperienced, but they represent a growing programme. “I think this year OECS will be a real spectacle,” he asserted. “We want to encourage persons to make sure they make this event a big one, come out and support. Fans could expect to see the future of the Caribbean. And it’s good to see it for yourself so nobody could tell you what the future look like. “It’s developmental time now. We see Trinidad & Tobago coming with 18 young boxers, as young as the age of eight. We also have some 9 and 10 years old here also. So we’ve seen a lot of young boxers that coming through the development programme. “You’re going to still see some...