Saint Lucia to Host Return of Caribbean Boxing Championships

Over 120 boxers will descend upon Saint Lucia for the AMBC Caribbean Boxing Championships, set to take place from February 28 to March 2 this year. A 15-member team will represent Saint Lucia, comprising standout boxers from both Castries and Vieux Fort. To mitigate weather-related disruptions, the event will be hosted at the Beausejour Indoor Facility. Ahead of the tournament, event facilitators held a press conference on Wednesday, in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Conference Room where President of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) David Shakes Christopher revealed that several challenges had delayed the championship’s return to Saint Lucia since it was last hosted on the island in 2015. Those challenges included disputes in international boxing.  Officials at Wednesday’s press conference where the details of the upcoming championships were disclosed. The AMBC Caribbean Boxing Championships will feature the best boxers from across the region, including representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana, who are all members of the International Boxing Association (IBA).  Additionally, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Maarten, and Puerto Rico are expected to participate in the event as they all compete for regional glory in thrilling boxing action. Seven Caribbean nations —...