KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The rhythmic pulse of Caribbean boxing is about to beat louder this weekend as Jamaica prepares to roll out the crimson carpet for a distinguished visitor.
Elise Seignolle, a former standout boxer and now one of many sport’s main directors, was set to the touch down at Norman Manley Worldwide Airport as a visitor of the Jamaica Boxing Affiliation (JBA). Her itinerary features a marquee occasion: the Gloves Over Weapons Futures Programme showcase at Kingston’s Stanley Sofa Gymnasium on Saturday night. The extremely anticipated end-of-month card will function a dynamic mixture of native expertise squaring off towards opponents from the UK and the Cayman Islands.
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For Stephen “Bomber” Jones, president of the JBA and a newly appointed director on the PanAm Boxing Confederation’s govt board, Seignolle’s presence is greater than ceremonial—it’s transformative.
“This weekend marks one other historic second for boxing in Jamaica following the ground-breaking go to from the president of World Boxing,” mentioned Jones. “We’re honoured to now welcome Elise Seignolle, the president of the Pan American Boxing Confederation to our shores. Her presence right here will not be solely a vote of confidence in what we’re constructing however will probably be a transparent sign that Jamaica is quick changing into the heartbeat of Caribbean boxing.”
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Jones emphasised that the Gloves Over Weapons initiative, which harnesses the self-discipline of boxing to empower youth, represents the form of innovation and management that aligns with Seignolle’s bold imaginative and prescient for the area.
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“She’s going to witness first-hand our Futures Program the place our younger boxers will go up towards boxers from the UK and the Cayman Islands to showcase their skills,” he famous. “Elise has additionally made it very clear that she needs our confederation to steer globally, and we right here in Jamaica are able to play our half—performing because the hub of innovation, excellence, and alternative for the area. So it’s thrilling instances forward and we’re wanting ahead to welcoming her.”
The go to will run by means of Tuesday, April 29, and marks one other milestone in Jamaica’s ascent as a pivotal participant on the Pan American boxing stage. With each Seignolle and Jones having assumed key roles within the PanAm govt earlier this yr, the assembly represents not only a diplomatic alternate, however a shared dedication to reshaping the way forward for the game within the Americas—and past.
